The Listening Leader: Transformative Leadership Through Active Listening | Savage Executive Podcast Ep. 11

In Episode 11 of the Savage Executive Podcast, host Steve Smith delves into the transformative power of listening as a core leadership skill. Dispelling the myth that listening is passive, Steve emphasizes that true leadership involves actively hearing, learning, and leading based on input from others. Drawing from personal experiences and practical examples, he outlines three levels of executive listening and provides actionable tips to integrate effective listening into leadership practices. Join us to learn how listening leaders multiply trust, expand vision, and make better decisions.

00:00 Introduction to the Savage Executive Podcast
00:32 The Power of Listening in Leadership
00:53 A Personal Story of Leadership Transformation
02:43 The Three Levels of Leadership Listening
08:33 Practical Tips for Building Listening Skills
10:42 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

10 Steps to Legendary Leadership | Episode 10 Milestone Celebration

Welcome to the Savage Executive Podcast! In our milestone 10th episode, host Steve Smith reflects on the foundational leadership principles covered so far. Introducing 'The Savage Blueprint: 10 Steps to Legendary Leadership,' Steve reviews key topics such as leading with intention, creating space to win, thinking like a visionary, measuring what matters, and building an A-team. He also highlights the importance of turning setbacks into setups, leading for the long haul, cutting through the noise, delega-training to multiply leaders, and leaving a lasting legacy. Engage with these insights to bolster your leadership journey and ensure your impact lasts well into the future. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts on which step has been most impactful for you!

Episode 9: Dela-train – Multiply Leaders, Multiply Impact

Delegation gives you relief. Dela-train gives you leaders.

In this episode of the Savage Executive Podcast, Steve Smith introduces the concept of Dela-train—delegating in a way that doesn’t just offload tasks, but raises up leaders. You’ll learn how to move beyond short-term relief to long-term multiplication, empowering your team to lead with vision and confidence.

Key takeaways:

• Don’t just delegate chores—delegate outcomes
• Use every handoff as a training opportunity
• Trust your people enough to let them own the result
• Build leaders while you build momentum

If you’re tired of carrying too much on your own, this episode will give you a framework to lighten your load while strengthening your team.

🎧 Listen now and start multiplying leaders where you lead.