The Learning To Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
The Learning To Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
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The Learning to Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff Helping Good Leaders Become Great—One Practical Insight at a TimeYou’re busy. The demands are real. But your desire to grow as a leader hasn’t gone anywhere.That’s why The Learning to Lead Show is designed for leaders like you—driven, growth-minded, and always on the go. Hosted by Executive Leadership Coach Mark J. Cundiff, this podcast delivers practical leadership insights you can use today, not someday.Each week, you’ll get:Short, focused teaching episodes packed with real-world lessons from decades of leadership experience, bestselling books, and proven frameworks.Authentic interviews with front-line leaders who share how they’re navigating challenges, building teams, and leading with purpose, right where they are.Whether you’re commuting, working out, or grabbing a few quiet minutes between meetings, this show helps you invest in your leadership without adding to your already busy schedule.Because great leadership isn’t about having more time—it’s about using the time you have to lead on purpose.This show is for growth-minded professionals who want more than titles and tactics. It’s for those who want to lead with purpose, develop a legacy, and make their future bigger than their past.So whether you're leading a team, a business, or yourself—tune in, take notes, and let’s grow together.
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The podcast emphasizes practical leadership insights, with themes revolving around influencing without authority, emotional intelligence, storytelling, and change management. Episodes include discussions on the importance of engaging frontline leaders and the use of frameworks like ADKAR and situational leadership to navigate leadership challenges effectively.
The Learning to Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
Helping Good Leaders Become Great—One Practical Insight at a Time
You’re busy. The demands are real. But your desire to grow as a leader hasn’t gone anywhere.
That’s why The Learning to Lead Show is designed for leaders like you—driven, growth-minded, and always on the go. Hosted by Executive Leadership Coach Mark J. Cundiff, this podcast delivers practical leadership insights you can use today, not someday.
Each week, you’ll get:
- Short, focused teaching episodes packed with real-world lessons from decades of leadership experience, bestselling books, and proven frameworks.
- Authentic interviews with front-line leaders who share how they’re navigating challenges, building teams, and leading with purpose, right where they are.
Whether you’re commuting, working out, or grabbing a few quiet minutes between meetings, this show helps you invest in your leadership without adding to your already busy schedule.
Because great leadership isn’t about having more time—it’s about using the time you have to lead on purpose.
This show is for growth-minded professionals who want more than titles and tactics. It’s for those who want to lead with purpose, develop a legacy, and make their future bigger than their past.
So whether you’re leading a team, a business, or yourself—tune in, take notes, and let’s grow together.
LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.
#34 Intentional Leadership: Turning Behavior into Results with Dr. Ken Wagner
In this episode of The Learning to Lead Show, Mark Cundiff sits down with Dr. Ken Wagner, founder of Daylight Advisory and a globally respected expert in behavioral science and organizational performance.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with leaders across six continents, Dr. Wagner explains how the science of behavior can transform leadership, culture, and performance. He challenges common leadership myths—especially the idea that motivation comes primarily from praise or financial rewards.
Instead, Wagner explains that positive reinforcement is anything that increases the likelihood a behavior will be repeated. The most powerful reinforcement, he argues, is often natural reinforcement—when people clearly see that their actions make their work easier, more successful, or more meaningful.
Throughout the conversation, Wagner shows how great leaders intentionally design cultures by shaping the behaviors they encourage or discourage within their organizations. He shares practical examples from manufacturing plants and other industries that illustrate how small leadership behaviors—such as what managers write down in meetings or follow up on during the day—can quietly shape culture.
Dr. Wagner also explains why many change initiatives fail, why vague expectations weaken accountability, and why recognition systems like “Employee of the Month” often create unintended competition instead of collaboration.
The key to sustainable performance, he says, is intentional leadership—leaders who clearly define the behaviors that drive success, reinforce them consistently, and create environments where people experience meaning and small wins that build momentum.
If you want to build a culture of accountability, engagement, and consistent high performance, this episode will give you a powerful framework grounded in the science of behavior.
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🔎 About LeaderNotes
LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.
Contact Mark at: [email protected]
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