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Welcome to The Optimistic Outlook, a daily podcast with one idea to help you train your most important muscle — your brain — and apply it in real life. I’m John Eades, sharing insights from real leaders, modern psychology, and daily experiences to help you grow and lead with purpose.
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Follow My Lead is a podcast created for you, the young professional, millennial, or aspiring leader. If you are looking for tips, tricks, and hacks from experts about leadership, you are in the right place. Through our interviews we transfer struggles, stories, and best practices of today's leaders to the leaders of tomorrow.
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What’s the deal with that animal in The Optimistic Outlook logo? In this episode, John reveals why the quokka—often called “the happiest animal on Earth”—became the perfect symbol for contagious optimism, joyful leadership, and emotional energy. 🎯 Want to lead with clarity and joy? Start with the Daily Optimism Blueprint today: 👉 Get it Here…
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A group of porcupines huddling together in winter provides an unlikely but powerful metaphor for leadership. In this episode, John Eades dives into the critical importance of direct dialogue and the necessity of difficult conversations for team performance, accountability, and growth. You’ll learn: Why avoiding conflict is more harmful than facing …
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Podcast Description: In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John shares a personal reflection on worry, its root causes, and a powerful reframe that turns fear into fuel. Featuring a quote from Dan Zadra and a timely reminder to find peace in the present, this episode is a mindset reset for anyone feeling anxious about the future. Subscribe to …
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Negativity doesn’t just hurt feelings—it destroys team performance. In this episode, John dives into the fascinating research behind the "Bad Apple Effect," exploring how even one negative team member can reduce productivity, increase conflict, and harm morale. Learn how to identify negativity early, why traditional feedback doesn't work, and disco…
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In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John shares a simple but powerful mantra to help overcome imposter syndrome. Whether you’re doubting your abilities or struggling with self-worth, this mindset shift will help you replace fear with belief and silence your inner critic. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://optimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com…
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Leadership isn't about power, title, or authority. It's about courage, sacrifice, and choosing others over yourself. In this special Memorial Day episode, John shares a powerful story and explores what real leadership truly means—and why humility, responsibility, and genuine curiosity are qualities worth striving for. Listen in to reflect on your o…
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If you’ve ever wished you could go back and do things differently, you’re not alone. In this episode, John shares a personal story, timeless wisdom from C.S. Lewis and a Chinese Proverb, and a powerful reminder: The past can't be changed, but the present is full of possibility. 📩 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: https://optimisticout…
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When there’s no wind in your sails, row. In this episode, we unpack a powerful quote from Coach Molly Miller that reminds us to act even when conditions aren’t perfect. Progress doesn’t require ideal circumstances—it requires effort. You were built to do hard things, and today is a great day to prove it. 📰 Subscribe to the daily Optimistic Outlook …
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You become the five people you spend the most time with—but what happens when the people around you hold you back? In today’s episode, I share a lesson a coach once gave me about trees, grass, and growth. If you want to rise, you have to change your proximity. Don’t settle for being surrounded by people who don’t push you to grow. 📰 Subscribe to th…
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Courage isn’t reserved for the fearless — it’s a decision we make in spite of fear. In today’s episode, John Eades explores how life expands when we choose courage, why most people misunderstand it, and what Father Mike Schmitz taught him about raising courageous kids. If you’ve been holding back on something important, this episode is your invitat…
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"Great leadership inspires followership. It get people to follow the strategy. Followership doesn’t happen by just telling people what to do." Adam Weber joins the show in this week's episode. He is the former Chief People Officer at 15Five, co-founder of Emplify, and author of Lead Like a Human. You can learn more about Adam here Interested in boo…
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In this heartfelt episode, John reflects on the passing of his family dog, Henry, and the powerful reminder it brought: we often realize the value of something only after it’s gone. Whether it’s a person, a job, or a daily routine, this episode will challenge you to find joy and gratitude in what you have right now. A short but emotional lesson on …
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Everything is hard at first, but persistence changes you—not the task. Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Eades shares how overcoming challenges isn’t about changing the difficulty but increasing your strength. Keep going; your mountains will shrink. 👉 Sign up for the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: https://optimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com…
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