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There are over three hundred podcasts available to help you grow as a leader. Your LLC coach will be assigning specific podcasts for you to use each week, but feel free to access any of the remaining podcasts at any time.

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What are you reading?
What you read determines what you think, and what you think, determines what you do.


It's the weekend!
Weekend advice.


Monday Morning Attitude
How do you help your associates get in the right frame of mind on Monday morning?


Olympic Class Leader
With olympics in mind, let us be olympic leaders!


What's a woman to do?
Words of wisdom from legendary leader Francis Hesselbein.


What do you do when someone messes up?
How you react when an employee messes up will determine their level of risk tomorrow.


Four Powerful Words
What are the four most powerful words around your business? You will want to memorize them!


It's the weekend!
Nurturing the memories of our life can sustain us for years...how can we do that?


Are you going to be good today... or great!
It's a new day. And tomorrow is not here yet. So, how will you lead the people in your life to acheive greatness?


What's Your Contingency Plan?
Contingency planning is not a luxury...it's a necessity!


How about a mind altering experience?
It's considered the greatest mental health discovery of a generation-have you had it?


Finding, Training, and Keeping the Very Best
How do you develop an associate? Discover the three essential elements.


How to break the habit of working 60 hrs a week
It's Friday and that means your questions. Bruce wants to know how to stop working more than 60 hrs. per week.


It's the Weekend
What are the components of a "mentally healthy" home?


You better be dreaming today!
Which comes first...the people or the dream? If you expect to lead today then you better be dreaming.


Watch where you step!
Wherever a leader chooses to look and what they are looking for will determine a whole team's direction.


Are You In The Wrong Jungle?
One of a leaders most important roles is to know when to retreat. There are three critical questions you must ask yourself.


Death By Meeting
How much do your meetings cost? Discover a strategy that will make meetings a profit center!


Thank You For Working Today!
Leaders are stewards of the confidence of those around them. Today discover what you can do to make a difference this Labor Day.


Your Last Chance To Be A Kid!
Are growing too old too fast? Saturday's Lasting Leadership is about family and personal inspiration. Find out how you can "feel" like a kid again.


Rainy Days And Mondays
Mondays aren't what they used to be. Federal laws have made them part of a three day weekend. Find out how to use this holiday to make tomorrow better.


Dealing With Difficult People
What do you do when the difficult person is your colleague or peer rather than an employee. Today you will learn how to A.S.K. for what you want.


Can You See The Dashboard?
What drives your business everyday? Learn how the right dashboard could help you arrive on time and under budget.


The Power Of Assumptions
What assumptions are you basing your business plan on? Discover how to avoid the pain of wrong assumptions.


Is Anybody Listening To Me?
Friday is question day and Lisa asked, "how can I listen better?" Find out how silence can become a leadership strength.


It's The Weekend---What are you doing today?
The Weekend edition is about leadership in our family and community. Find out what could have the best benefit for you this weekend.


Motivation - It Does A Person Good
How will you motiviate your team this morning? Learn how to make this process a team effort and raise the level of momentum.


Is The Wolf At Your Door?
Wolves don't like to change, they like predictability. Are you leading a pack of change fearing wolves? Find out how to tame them!


Leadership In A Family Business
What does it take to lead a family business? A successful family business leader shares his insight.


How's Your Anxiety Level?
Could anxiety really be a good thing for a leader? Find out how an uncertain market can bring out the best in you!


How's Your Anxiety Level?
Could anxiety really be a good thing for a leader? Find out how an uncertain market can bring out the best in you!


How Do I Coach An Employee To Improve?
On Friday Barry takes your questions. Larry wants to know how to coach an employee without them getting defensive?


It's The Weekend - Keep On The Sunny Side
Do you remember that song from the movie, "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" The sunny side can be dangerous. Barry shares a very personal story that could save your life!


The Sky Is Not Falling!
Today, September 15, 2008 might be a tough day for some in business. Find out how you can get ahead of the curve with your associates.


Leadership By Sound Bite Doesn't Work
Everyone is looking for that quick response but in a complex world you need depth. Find out how to create it.


Selling Your Soul
Are you willing to open up your soul and put it on the line? Find out what your customers really want before they want your product or service.


Who Motivates The Leader?
How does the leader find motivation? Discover three keys to personal motivation that are essential for successful leaders.


Friday's Question - Should I Be Planning?
Your question for today was about planning. In this turbulent market can you really plan effectively? Yes, but you will need to know the best way to do it.


It's The Weekend - Are You Leaving A Legacy?
You have worked hard to be a good parent maybe even a grandparent. How do you leave a legacy for future generations? Today you will find out how!


The Most Expensive Leadership Decision
What is the most expensive decision you make? It's not equipment or inventory. Find out how to ensure a positive return on your biggest investment.


Do You Have The Remote Control?
More people than ever are telecommuting. Do you know how to manage them? Find out three strategies that work!


Resolving Conflict - Creatively
Do you seek conflict? Of course not! But resolving it takes creativity. Find out how you can do that today.


Wherever You Are - Be There!
Have you noticed how easy it is to get distracted? A leader has to be on point everyday. Find out what it takes for you to have you head in the game!


How A Leader Avoids A Crisis
It's the question everyone is asking. How could the financial markets fall apart so quickly? Find out what a leader must nurture to avoid a crisis.


The Road To Excellence
What are you good at? How do you keep from slipping into mediocrity? There are three questions on the road to excellence!


How To Get Connected
Are you connected? No, I don't mean to your banker or business association, are you connected to your team? Discover how getting connected is good business!


Get A Grip!
Whether you are in business or not, the financial news has been disturbing. But great leaders make progress despite the storm. Barry will show you how they do that!


Everybody Go Long!
Remember that play from pick up football games? Well, it doesn't work in business...but you have to have a strategy for innovation.


Profit Is Not A Dirty Word
Some politicians and pundits would have you believe that a career in business is to be avoided. But good things come from profit!


Leaders Produce Leaders - How About You?
How are leaders made? You are the biggest source of leaders in your organization. How are you doing? Find out how to do even better.


It's The Weekend - Who You Gonna Encourage?
What is the most lasting and important institution of western civilization? The answer won't surprise you but you might just learn how to make the one you are in better!


Leadership Style - It Really Matters
What style of leader are you? Will your style work in this volatile market? Learn why the traditional approach may not be enough!


Fear - The Deadliest Enemy!
Where does it come from? Can we really conquer it? Your leadership is on the line today...listen and you will be encouraged!


What's On Your Mind?
Are you aware of your thoughts throughout the day? They could be playing a bigger part in your success than you ever realized. Find out how to harness the power of your mind!


A Voice From History - When We Need Him Most!
Few living people ever heard him speak, yet his words ring throughout history. What would Winston Churchill say to us today? What encouragment would he give? You can find out!


Friday's Question - How Do I Correct Another
We have all had that colleague whom we believe is not pulling their weight. But when they are a leader, it becomes a bigger problem. Discover seven steps to building cooperation.


It's The Weekend - Half Day Saturday!
When I was young most people worked a half day on Saturday. But we made up for it in the other half! If you ever need a day off it's today.


Watching Out For Number One
What is your most valuable resource? In an uncertain time it just might be - you! Find out today what you must to do to protect yourself as a leader.


It's A Good Day For Counting Beans!
Have you ever been accused of being too data driven? Find out why leaders can't avoid the facts and how to make sure that the beans all line up!


A Leader On The Rebound
Have you ever failed as a leader? Are you on the rebound now? Discover how successful leaders learn from their failure to only emerge stronger!


When Times Are Tough - Don't Run!
Every leader faces the temptation to run. Sometimes circumstances seem to suggest that you have no choices - but wait - your greatest blessing may be in that tough time.


Question - How Do I Get My Team Involved?
Motivating people to be solution finders and not just problem presenters isn't new. But there are simple steps to change that. Find out how today!


It's The Weekend - Are You Ready To Volunteer
No country on earth has more of its people volunteering than we do in America. And we are the better for it. But how does a leader choose the best route to volunteer. Barry will show you how to keep it close!


Try Selling Not Telling
It's the first lesson of effective leadership, you have to sell a lot more than you tell. Others won't do what you want just because you want it. Find out how to turn tell into sell!


What Are You Going To Do Today?
Every leader faces a daily choice. Do I work through an inbox filled with email or do I spend more time with one of my associates? The Choice isn't even close!


The Seven Best Investments A Leader Can Make!
Everyone wants to know - where is the best investment today? There are seven investments that are critical for lasting leaders...find out what they are in just seven minutes.


A Leaders' Response To Fear
Every leader today has a team facing some sort of fear. How do you respond in a way that replaces fear with faith?


Friday Question - How Do I Lead My Boss?
You may not be the final authority, you might have a boss. So, how do you influence them? There are two things you must do first, then you are ready.


Some Advice From Edison
Thomas Edison is the most prolific innovator of the past two centuries. Could we learn from him today? You might be surprised!


Are You More Touchy Feely?
In a down economy what does it take to stay connected? Find out on today's podcast what it means to increase your touches and tune in to feelings!


Have You Stolen Your Private Identity?
Wait a minute, how can you steal your own identity? You might be surprised how many leaders conceal their real selves. Learn how to avoid this trap and lead from who you really are at your core.


Leading From The Bottom
You are no longer at the top of the pyramid...at least you better not be if you intend to lead effectively. Find out why being at the bottom - works!


Question - Should I Cut Training?
In a downturn it is often the first thing cut. But training should actually be the first thing you do. Find out how
to do it on a budget!


It's The Weekend - Dads and Daughters
Dad's and daughters or step daughters should have a special relationship. Today discover 10 ways to be a better dad to the daughter in your life!


Can A Leader Be A Team Player?
How does a leader become a team player? Does it really matter? Yes! Find out the three key principles of how successful leaders learn to partner.


It's Voting Day In America!
Finally, this unending election is doing just that - ending! Or is it? Actually, the results are just beginning. As a leader have you done the right thing...find out what that is.


Do You Have Enough Anxiety In Your Life?
What kind of question is that? But wait a minute, if you had little anxiety would you really be growing? Find out how to channel anxiety as a welcomed source of energy!


Don't Ignore The Obvious - It's Here!
Barry's new e-book, How To Manage Up In A Down Economy will be released in days. Listen as he shares one of the seventeen imperatives on how to survive and succeed.


Question - How Do I Say No, And Make It Stick
Even a savvy leader can find themselves trapped into saying yes when they mean no. Find out how to say no and mean it without creating tension.


It's The Weekend - Are You A Leader In Love?
Ok, I am not going to start giving out "love" advice! But being a leader in your marriage cannot be ignored. There are five things my wife of 32 years has taught me and I want to pass them on.


Don't Lose Sight Of Your Customer
Barry's new e book, "How To Manage Up In A Down Economy" will be released soon. Today he shares from chapter four on the role of customers.


Leader In A Family Business
What does it take to be a leader in a family business? Is it entitlement or experience? Find out three key traits of a successful family business leader.


What If?
Contingency planning is not for cowards! As a leader you have to "be prepared". It may not be wise to share your plan - but you better have one!


Your Personal Best
What can we learn from legendary basketball coach John Wooden? Perhaps no one is a greater example of committment to being your best.


Friday Question - How Do Leaders Listen?
Sound too obvious? Bob asked THE important question, "How do 'effective' leaders listen?". Today I will tell you how they do it!


It's The Weekend - Mothers and Sons
Ok, are all the stories about moms and sons true? If a mother does her job well as a leader, then her son will eventually leave her...but that's the goal after all!


Do Leaders Ever Retire?
Whether you are 32 or 62 focusing too much on retirement can undermine your leadership. Find out how leaders can stay motivated at any age!


Are You Following An Objective Or A Strategy?
In today's turbulent economy this is more than a semantic exercise. There are five components to a successful strategy. Do you know what they are?


Don't Take It Personal!
What happens when a leader takes everything personal? It's simple - work becomes more about them and less about pleasing clients or customers. Find out how to avoid this trap!


Back To The Future!
Are you afraid to look out the windshield? The Pundits aren't always right, the sky is not falling. But you have to lead with a right perspective on the future.


Friday's Question - Cooperation or Collaborate?
We often use these words interchangeably but they are distinct. In fact one of these words is the preferred skill for lasting leaders...find out which one.


It's The Weekend - But Thanksgiving Is Coming
Are you ready for this truly American holiday? Today Barry shares ten ways to begin the holiday early!


How About Some Passion!
No, I'm not talking about a romance novel! It's the little known secret to success despite your circumstances. Do you have any?


What Happens When Leaders Doubt?
You might be surprised to find the positive role that doubt can play during tough times...but you have to keep it in perspective!


Are You Working Today?
The day before Thanksgiving can be slower than Christmas Eve for a lot of businesses...but as a leader this should be a busy day for you!


Thankful For The Path I Chose
Our lives are the sum total of the choices we make. Are you thankful for where you are...despite the detours? There is joy in the "Road Less Traveled".


Is Your '09 Plan Ready To Go?
This may be the most difficult year in your career to plan effectively...and it may be the most important year for getting it right!


It's The Weekend - Are You Decorating?
The Saturday after Thanksgiving has become the time to decorate. But could there be danger lurking in your neighborhood? Find out how to lead even on your street!


Are You Coaching Or Controlling?
In a down economy you must get stellar performances from your team. But how do you do that? There are three steps you cannot miss if you want to win!


Leading By The Numbers
Can a leader afford to delegate financial management? The answer is...it depends. Today's climate requires a particular strategy.


Learning - Growing - Achieving
Are you committed to this path of leadership? Lasting leaders have a clear focus on these three goals.


The Christmas Letter
It's that time of year! Have you gotten one yet? There are five statements that could write to your team that
would inspire them to follow!


Question -How Do I Recognize Someone Quickly?
Motivation works, especially in a down economy. But it has to be prompt. There is an inside track of how to
do this.


It's The Weekend - Take Good Care Of You!
In a tough environment the leader must remain strong. There is a strategy for balancing life that works!


Are You Just More Of The Same?
Everyone is bombarded with messages. Is yours getting lost in the static? Find out how to stand apart and be heard!


Laser Leadership!
You can't afford to wait for business to come to you. Do you know how to create a laser marketing strategy? In seven minutes you can find out how!


The Smallest Gift
This weekend what gift can you give that will be remembered for its significance rather than its size?


How Well Do You Work With Other Leaders?
By definition leaders tend to work alone. But today's environment requires teamwork more than ever...find out which way works best!


Don't Stop Training!
In a tough marktet, training is often dropped first...except by those who know how to win! Today learn how to keep it up.


Do You Know The Question?
Management is all about answers but leadership, real lasting leadership, is all about questions. Today find out how to ask the right ones!


It's The Weekend - What's On Your Nightstand?
That sounds like a personal question! But what you are reading is a hint about what you will be thinking in the days to come. Find out how valuable that is.