Episode Details

In this direct conversation on Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik cuts through performative toughness to ask a harder question: how do men lead when the ground keeps shifting? Leadership author and executive coach Dr. Andy Neillie breaks down his practice of “confident uncertainty”—making the best decision you can today, then iterating tomorrow. We cover transparency without performative vulnerability, the Leader’s Hour morning rhythm, team-first language, mental health under pressure, and why humility— not perfection—earns trust at home and at work. If you’re a founder, executive, or dad navigating volatility, this episode offers a pragmatic map for steady leadership, men’s mental health, and resilience you can actually use.

About the guest  :

Dr. Andy Neillie is a leadership strategist, award-winning speaker, and bestselling author of The Golden Principles. He coaches executives (including Fortune 500 leaders) and runs Neillie Leadership, drawing on decades of real-world leadership in business and community.

Key takeaways:

• Confident uncertainty: Decide what you’ll do today, act, review tomorrow, and pivot without self-beat-up.

• Lead yourself first: A daily Leader’s Hour—physical, mental, spiritual, and planning—grounds better decisions under stress.

• Transparency over perfection: Admit “we don’t know yet” while setting next steps; dependable doesn’t mean omniscient.

• Humility scales trust: Use “we” more than “I.” Free teams to try, learn, and adjust; loyalty follows.

• From image to impact: Shift attention from mirrors and metrics to people and outcomes; influence beats optics.

• Normalize learning: Wisdom is accumulated mistakes you no longer repeat—capture lessons, not blame.

• Model mental health: Name stress and uncertainty; avoidance amplifies team anxiety.

• Operate for VUCA: Expect volatility and ambiguity; build routines, short feedback loops, and clear priorities.

• Masculinity reframed: Strength = integrity, service, and steadiness—especially when answers aren’t clear.

• Practical next move: Define three non-negotiables for today, communicate them, and review with your team tomorrow.

Connect with the guest  

Visit Neillie Leadership and request a 15-minute Zoom intro - http://neillieleadership.com/. You can also find Dr. Andy Neillie on LinkedIn; mention this episode when you reach out.

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