If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your ceiling, this conversation is your nudge to test it. We connect three simple moments—a chaotic drive-thru, a standout service interaction, and a gym set that pushed our limits—to the deeper truth that teams mirror their leaders and capacity grows where mindset allows it. You’ll hear how one bad customer experience reveals weak standards at the top, why a single friendly voice can signal a strong system, and how small, consistent stretches rewire what y...
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If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your ceiling, this conversation is your nudge to test it. We connect three simple moments—a chaotic drive-thru, a standout service interaction, and a gym set that pushed our limits—to the deeper truth that teams mirror their leaders and capacity grows where mindset allows it. You’ll hear how one bad customer experience reveals weak standards at the top, why a single friendly voice can signal a strong system, and how small, consistent stretches rewire what y...
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your ceiling, this conversation is your nudge to test it. We connect three simple moments—a chaotic drive-thru, a standout service interaction, and a gym set that pushed our limits—to the deeper truth that teams mirror their leaders and capacity grows where mindset allows it. You’ll hear how one bad customer experience reveals weak standards at the top, why a single friendly voice can signal a strong system, and how small, consistent stretches rewire what y...
Ever feel like your team is living inside a 24-hour breaking news cycle? We’ve been there—where every email, rumor, or policy tweak turns into a fire drill and the loudest voice sets the tone. Today we unpack a simple shift that changes everything: stop breaking glass, and start to breathe and elevate. It’s not about dialing down ambition; it’s about dialing down drama so urgency becomes productive, not performative. We talk through how media-style panic hijacks leadership judgment and why a...
They develop hundreds of thousands of leaders. And they were all in one room at Sundance, Utah. In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill takes you inside the executive summit for HR and L&D leaders. Some highlights: When managers face a wall of competencies, bloated slide decks, and libraries of courses, they default to noise over clarity. The fix isn’t more content. It’s fewer, simpler systems that tie every action to real outcomes. We start with a bold reset: lead with...
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-- Get weekly leadership tips delivered to your email inbox: Subscribe to our leadership email newsletter https://www.leadin30.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company! -- About the podcast: The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to gro...
It’s never happened in our lifetime. The recent assassination of a major political figure highlights something troubling about our current environment - the increasing inability to peacefully coexist with those who hold different views. While one person bears responsibility for violent actions, we all contribute to the climate around us, especially as leaders. What can we do to create healthier workplaces where people don't feel isolated, dismissed, or bitter toward those with different pers...
Trying to improve in too many areas simultaneously is the fastest path to nowhere. In this thought-provoking episode, Russ Hill tackles the widespread problem of focus dilution that plagues both organizations and individuals. Drawing from his extensive experience coaching executive teams at major companies, Russ reveals how well-intentioned HR departments and leaders often sabotage progress by overwhelming their teams with too many priorities, resources, and development initiatives. He vivid...
Are you leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance your leadership, or are you getting left behind? The technology revolution isn't waiting for anyone, and leaders who resist adapting to these powerful new tools are choosing obsolescence. In this action-packed episode, I reveal the six essential ways every leader should be using AI tools right now. These aren't futuristic concepts—they're practical applications already transforming how the most effective leaders operate. From automaticall...
Ever find yourself fixating on that one harsh critique while ignoring dozens of positive comments? You're not alone. This deeply human tendency to focus on criticism over praise affects leaders at every level—and it could be holding you back from your full potential. Through candid personal stories about receiving feedback on an upcoming book and observing a woman's extreme reaction to a tiny nail in a gym sauna, we explore the critical distinction between constructive feedback and chronic c...
Stop being invisible in meetings. Stop decreasing your value in the company. Have a take! Offer an opinion. Give some insight. In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill takes a position! He claims the most valuable people in any organization aren't those who simply show up. They're the ones who listen carefully, then boldly state: "I think we should sell this division" or "We need to delay this product launch by six months." These clear positions immediately engage other...
Have we lost our sense of urgency? That's the uncomfortable question at the heart of this eye-opening episode featuring an exclusive preview from Lone Rock Leadership's upcoming book "Deliver." Step into the cracked pavement and broken windows of an abandoned factory outside Memphis where something extraordinary happened. In just 122 days, a team transformed this derelict appliance plant into the world's most powerful AI supercomputer—a feat industry standards suggested should take 18-24 mon...
If you're using AI apps then maybe you've already learned this lesson. Maybe you're discovering that what you get back from ChatGPT, Grok, or Claude is largely determined by the prompt you type in. In this episode Lone Rock Leadership's Russ Hill dig into the lessons that teaches us for leaders. • Leadership communication is like a prompt for AI - quality in, quality out • Frustration with team performance often stems from unclear expectations • When disappointed with output, examine t...
True team buy-in requires both operational involvement (hands and feet) and emotional involvement (hearts and minds), with many managers struggling to achieve both simultaneously. The distinction matters because emotional investment drives innovation, resilience, and sustained performance beyond mere task completion. In this episode of the Lead In 30 podcast, Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill dives into the difference between operational and emotional involvement. • Operational invol...
What's your unique value in the marketplace? What problem are you uniquely able to solve? In this episode of the Lead In 30 podcast we explore the critical importance of identifying your unique value proposition and leveraging it in today's marketplace. The opportunity to monetize your distinct abilities has never been greater, especially when you clearly understand what problems you're solving according to Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill. He dives into: • Understanding what makes ...
Ready for a science-backed permission slip to disconnect this summer? Discover how Harvard's longest running happiness study proves that getting completely off the grid isn't just good for your wellbeing—it's critical for your leadership effectiveness. Drawing from his personal experiences volunteering at camps and preparing for family houseboating trips, Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill breaks down exactly why intentional disconnection creates more impactful leaders. The evidence i...
The 10 things he wish he knew when he was younger. Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill shares a list of things he regrets not knowing when he was a younger manager. See what you think of the list and which ones you've unlocked through experience in managing people. Share this episode with a colleague, your team, or a friend. Tap on the share button and text the link. -- Get weekly leadership tips delivered to your email inbox: Subscribe to our leadership email newsletter https://www...
Is your team drifting or in reactionary mode? Do you wish you were scaling faster? In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill dives into the value of systems. He defines the importance of setting identity and vision first and then building out the systems that activate those things in order to drive growth. • Systems transform dreams and intentions into tangible results • Growth requires both leadership (vision) and management (systems) • The four strategic focus areas need on...
The science shows we're doing it all wrong! New research about virtual and offsite meetings shows they're leading to burnout and lack of engagement. We're doing it all wrong. In this episode Lone Rock Leadership cofounder Russ Hill shares three new scientific research studies that shows how we need to adjust our virtual meetings and our offsite schedules to boost engagement and drive results. • Virtual meetings should ideally last 30 minutes, never exceeding 2 hours • Limit meetings to 3-4 p...
He is the opposite of Elon Musk and "Founder Mode" being promoted by some of the loudest voices in business today. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about human-centered leadership. It's what Lone Rock Leadership Co-Founder Russ Hill says is the core of the 3rd Leader approach advocated in the Lead In 30 course. Staya Nadella transformed Microsoft from a competitive, siloed culture into a collaborative powerhouse that grew from $300 billion to $3 trillion in market value. Link to full inter...
You want to get promoted. You want to be invited to the higher-level meetings. You want to make more money. You want to scale your career faster. How do you make that happen? In this episode of the Lead In 30 podcast, Lone Rock Leadership Co-founder Russ Hill shares three critical moves to unlock the career advancement you're seeking for yourself. • Own your narrative by building a consistent story of impact and articulating how your work connects to strategic priorities • Define what makes ...
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your ceiling, this conversation is your nudge to test it. We connect three simple moments—a chaotic drive-thru, a standout service interaction, and a gym set that pushed our limits—to the deeper truth that teams mirror their leaders and capacity grows where mindset allows it. You’ll hear how one bad customer experience reveals weak standards at the top, why a single friendly voice can signal a strong system, and how small, consistent stretches rewire what y...
