The Daily Leader

The Daily Leader, driven by curiosity, exists to foster in-depth discussions about what leadership is, why it’s important, and how to more effectively lead in today’s world. We interview leaders across various walks of life and types of work, aiming to learn from each of them how to better lead in our personal lives and work.

The Daily Leader is a business podcast hosted by Pattern Talent, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pattern Talent hosts The Daily Leader, a business show with 106 episodes published.

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  Unlock the Next Level of Your Leadership – Dr. Ben Redmond

  Dec 30, 202539 minS0

  <p>Dr. Ben Redmond, executive coach, speaker, author, and COO of Five Capitals, shares joins hosts Brad McDonald and Taylor Jessup to share skills that unlock the next level of leadership. He explains how it begins with self-leadership, the importance of discerning the difference between urgent and important, and why the most important question for a leader is "when?" </p><p><br></p><p>Beyond tactics, Ben challenges leaders to step back and ask foundational questions: What life am I trying to build—and how does leadership fit into that? And how am I influencing, impacting, and leading the people on...

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  The 7 Essentials of Business – Tim Urmston

  Dec 23, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Daily Leader, hosts Brad McDonald and Taylor Jessup welcome back Tim Urmston, CEO of Five Capitals and author of a brand new book, The 7 Essentials of Business. </p><p><br></p><p>With only 40% of businesses being profitable in the US, the stakes for effective leadership have never been higher. Tim challenges leaders to choose vulnerability, remain transparent, and never underestimate the impact of bad culture on organizational success. From leading multi-generational teams to recognizing that innovation is a matter of survival, Tim shares practical insights for building organizations that truly thrive.</p><p><...

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  Going Pro in Your Leadership – Brad McDonald

  Dec 16, 202529 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Daily Leader, Brad McDonald unpacks what it means to go pro in your leadership. Drawing from Steven Pressfield's book Turning Pro, he discusses the difference between amateur and professional identity and the radical commitment required to leave behind excuses and self-sabotage. </p><p><br></p><p>Whether with work, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation challenges listeners to go all in and fully commit to your calling. </p><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned: Turning Pro by Stephen Pressfield, Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute, The Three Laws of Performance by Steve Zaffron a...

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  Creating a Culture of Clarity

  Dec 9, 202543 minS0

  <p>Leaders don't fail because of lack of talent or vision—they fail because no one knows what the vision means or what to do next. In this episode of The Daily Leader, hosts Brad McDonald and Taylor Jessup explore how to create a culture of clarity and challenge leaders to close the gap between what they think they're communicating and what their teams actually understand.</p><p><br></p><p>RECOMMENDED RESOURCES</p><p>Looking to transform your life and leadership? Reach out to ⁠taylorjessup@gmail.com⁠ or ⁠brad@patterntalent.co⁠ to learn more about Embark, our new leadership coaching p...

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  The 7 Issues Holding Leaders Back – Dr. Garland and Dorothy Vance

  Dec 2, 202547 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Daily Leader, Dr. Garland and Dorothy Vance, co-authors of Unleashed Leadership: How to Solve the 7 Issues Holding You Back from Your Greatest Impact, share the hard truth that every problem in business starts as a leadership problem. But the good news is that means every solution starts with that leader. They discuss the critical importance of clarity, along with why establishing a working definition of leadership matters for sustainable impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you feel stuck as a leader or are looking for a breakthrough in your business, this conversation offers...

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