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Everybody wants to improve.

But most people aren’t prepared for what improvement requires: sacrifice, consistency, and doing the work when it’s not fun.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Palmieri to talk about the part of growth that doesn’t get posted—the lonely reps, the trade-offs, and the discipline it takes to become dependable in your health, your relationships, and your life.

We cover:

• The real cost of leveling up
• Why the “social world” version of success is misleading
• How to build discipline when motivation is gone
• The standards that separate amateurs from dependable leaders
• A simple 2% move you can apply this week

If you’re building in a busy season, this will help you tighten your mindset and stay on track.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o?si=271390a3a3b040a9
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader

Website + newsletter: https://www.thinklikealeaderpod.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

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Most leaders say they’re adaptable.

Until the plan changes.
Until pressure hits.
Until uncertainty shows up.

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Ramirez, organizational scientist and leadership coach, to talk about why change exposes leadership gaps—and what dependable leaders do differently when things stop being predictable.

We cover:

• Why rigidity feels safe but limits growth
• How adaptable leaders adjust without lowering their standards
• What uncertainty does to identity and decision-making
• The difference between reacting and leading through change
• One small adjustment you can make this week to lead more effectively

This conversation is for anyone leading in a season where the answers aren’t clear and the environment keeps shifting.

Leadership doesn’t mean having it all figured out.
It means staying responsible when the context changes.

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinrdramirez/

www.realchangestudio.com

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Most people think they’re losing the job search because of experience, timing, or competition.

They’re wrong.

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Adler — career strategist, resume expert, and host of The Job Search Podcast — to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes when companies hire.

We talk about:

• Why “good resumes” still get ignored
• How hiring managers really make decisions
• The biggest mistakes smart professionals keep making
• How to position yourself as the obvious choice (without sounding fake)
• Why clarity and strategy matter more than volume

This conversation isn’t about gaming the system.
It’s about understanding it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated in your career, this episode will reframe how you think about the entire job search.

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader

Website:
https://www.thinklikealeaderpod.com

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