Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIllusion and Self-deception
In this episode of Leadership Currency, Dr. McKinley steps into the world of illusion with professional illusionist, David Laflin, to explore what magic reveals about the human mind. From sleight of …
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
From the Vault: What Agreements Have You Made With Yourself?
Leaders are more vulnerable than ever before to become burned out, messed up, and off track. Using the ancient wisdom from the Toltecs, Dr. McKinley will discuss the Four Agreements that every leader…
Published on 4 months ago
From the Vault: Who Am I?
Today Dr McKinley will be the guest of his own podcast. Using one of his team building exercises, Doug will answer questions about himself from a guest host. This is a way for our listeners to get to…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
From the Vault: The River of Life
Life is very much like a river. In this reflective podcast Dr. McKinley explains how real life happens “in the river” where the current is constantly flowing. Sometimes we deny, avoid, or opt out of …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
From the Vault: The Simon Birch Mindset
It is important to realize that your life matters to someone. Inspired by a movie called Simon Birch, this podcast from Doug reminds leaders that purpose can guide life decisions, shape goals, and of…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Echo Chamber
Why do people keep talking about the same concepts—like trust, resilience, clarity—as if saying them out loud enough might make them become real? In this episode, Dr. McKinley invites leaders to do s…
Published on 5 months ago
Meetings Matter: The Three Wise Monkeys
In our final summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that thought leaders in psychology and organizational health consistently highlight that when team members don’t feel seen, …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Meetings Matter: Be Vulnerable and Accountable
In this 7th episode of our summer series, Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that meeting and leadership experts strongly condemn “throwing people under the bus” or backstabbing behaviors in profes…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Meetings Matter: Be Transparent
In this 6th episode of Meetings Matter on the Leadership Currency podcast, Dr. McKinley shares why meeting and leadership experts generally discourage manipulative tactics like offering donuts or sna…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Meetings Matter: Bring Passion and Energy
In our 5th summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley discusses why business meeting experts widely agree that monotone delivery and low energy can severely undercut a leader’s effectiven…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago