The Crossroad Podcast: Redefining Effective Leadership

S 1 Ep 8: Victim Mentality vs. Freedom Mentality

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie discuss one of the most important and difficult aspects of leading well. There are two key postures we can take toward life - we can either focus on how things affect me or how I can affect the things around me. Our focus, perspective, and mentality concerning who has authority in our own lives determines how we think and what we do. Taking ownership of our own life rather than blaming others is foundational for living and leading well.

S 1 Ep 7: The Mood Curve

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie talk about the journey of leading. The path of all of our human endeavors follows the same basic shape. The journey, from the fall of expectations to the development of intimacy, tests our commitment to our vision and gives us the opportunity to progress through perseverance. There are no shortcuts. The shape of The Mood Curve is a reality for us to acknowledge and navigate as effectively as possible.

S 1 Ep 6: How to Use The Freedom V

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie are joined by Kate Goehler, squad mentor with The World Race. Kate shares her stories, insights, and experiences leading young adults through the challenging terrain of boundaries and consequences. The Freedom V has practical implications for all walks of life. Kate has witnessed first hand the difference a little shared understanding can bring to individuals and organizations.

S 1 Ep 5: Expectations, Boundaries, and Consequences

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie talk through the practical implications of boundaries and how they allow us to lead well. What are natural boundaries and internal boundaries? How do the two work together? What is the value of boundaries and what happens when we go beyond them? Using the structure of the Freedom V, we can develop healthier boundaries and help lead others into doing the same.

S 1 Ep 4: Assessing Reality

Joey and Kylie discuss the surprising challenges that come with trying to name reality. There are so many competing voices, false internal narratives, and false starts we have to navigate. But if we cannot name where we are, we cannot get where we are going. Leading well includes a candid and intentional process of naming reality not as we want it but as it truly is.

S1 Ep 3: Finding Your THERE

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie talk about the framework of life. How does life work and how can we be intentional about operating within this framework? We will introduce a vision-centered process that includes motivation, taking true inventory, and setting well-aimed goals. The Framework of Life is a key mental model for learning how to lead ourselves and influence others.

S1 Ep 2: Stewarding Influence

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie are joined by David Kuhnert, Army veteran and oil business manager. Dave shares his experience in redefining effective leadership and how it has transformed all aspects of his life. Everyone can be a leader because leadership is about learning how to influence others. Dave talks about the different ways in which we can influence the people around us, including modeling what it looks like to live with intention.

S1 Ep 1: The Crossroad of Leadership

In this episode of The Crossroad Podcast, Joey and Kylie discuss the value and purpose of life. We are all standing at an intersection, trying to be who we are and operate within a community. We are both individual characters and social creatures. Effective leadership is about standing in this crossroads boldly and with intention. How does this view of leadership differ from popular narratives? How can we begin to turn our perspective to seeing life and leadership in a better, more effective, truer way?