The Steady Leader Podcast
Welcome to the Steady Leader Podcast, inspired by Schuyler Williamson's book, The Steady Leader! This podcast is your go-to resource for mastering leadership at every level—whether you're leading yourself, managing a team, or driving company growth. Join us each episode as we dive deep into actionable strategies, insights, and personal stories that will empower you to sharpen your leadership skills, build resilience, and unlock new levels of success for you and your business. Tune in to become a more effective, steady leader, and take your business to the next level.
Episodes
28 episodes
These 3 Steps Will Help You Find Work You Love and Get Paid For It
In this episode, Schuyler Williamson breaks down how to identify your unique ability—the work you love to do—and how to build a business or career around it.Schuyler has lived it: from West Point → pro ba...
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5:39
John White: Leadership and Success Always Come Down to People and Purpose
What does great leadership really come down to? People.In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, I sit down with John White—someone I liked so much that I needed to keep him in my life. I even bought the product he was selli...
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32:05
The Right Way to Set Goals (That Actually Motivate You Long-Term)
How do you stay motivated and focused on the right goals that are most important? I’ve gone from pro baseball player → Army Ranger → Realtor + owning 4 businesses. Through it all, one thing kept me steady: a clear vision rooted in p...
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8:39
Brian Covey: The Private Habits & Mindset Shifts Behind Success
From being shaped by great coaches to leading teams at the highest levels, Brian Covey has mastered the art of leading yourself first so you can influence others. In this episode, Brian shares:How to win the first momen...
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44:13
The 10-Minute Habit That Supercharged My Success
Is your business stuck? Are you not growing in your career? You might be skipping a step.In Iraq, I learned firsthand that what happens after the mission is just as important as the mission itself. My soldiers faced stress, guil...
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10:50
How To Bring Faith To Your Workplace: Building a Faith-Centered Culture
As Christians, we are called to love others deeply and make disciples wherever we go — this includes the workplace. Bringing faith into work isn’t about pushing beliefs on others, but about leading with transparency, grace, patience and love — ...
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6:14
How Strong Leaders Survive the Unthinkable
In this episode, I open up about survival guilt—what it is, my personal experience with it from my time in the Army, and the model I’ve developed to stay grounded through any storm.We’ll cover:How to work thro...
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10:24
3-in-1 Leadership: How the Trinity Models Perfect Leadership
What does the Trinity teach us about leadership? God is three in one—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It’s a mystery, but also a model. As leaders, we’re created in God’s image, which means we’re called to lead from a whole, integrated ...
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5:25
I bet my hiring process is better than yours... and it only takes 60 minutes.
Your people matter. Your culture matters.If you’re not protecting them with every hire—you’re risking everything you’ve built.In this episode, Schuyler breaks down the levels of hiring and reveals his 60-minute process that ...
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4:26
Never Lose a Direct Report: How To Keep Your A-Players
You don’t lose when you lead your team with intention. Even in tough conversations or personal challenges—when you show up the right way, you always move forward.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The winning f...
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10:29
The Market Slowed—Here’s How We Still Make Money
One of the Jobs of a Steady Leader? Constantly Thinking.In this episode, I share a real-world example from my construction company, Mission Home Builders. Even when things are going well, steady leaders ask: “What could stop...
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7:15
4 Personal Branding Strategies To Make Sure I Stay Top Of Mind
When your kid starts telling people “My dad is The Steady Leader,” you know your brand is landing. In this episode, I break down how to build a clear and effective personal brand—so clear that even a child can expl...
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5:53
Marketing Lessons I Learned From a Wedding | Unique Branding Strategy
Weddings showcase who a couple is and what is unique and special about them. But what if that same principle applies to your personal brand as a leader?In this episode, I break down how the wedding industry helped me understand the p...
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5:01
I Love That My Coach Is Awful To Me
Not everyone in your life is supposed to comfort you—some are meant to challenge you.In this episode, we talk about the vital role a coach plays in your leadership journey. A real coach isn’t there to make you feel good—they’re there to ...
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3:46
Is success killing your spiritual health?
It’s easy to rely on God when life is hard.But what about when everything’s going well?In this episode, we explore how to stay spiritually steady in seasons of business success—and how gratitude keeps you grounded in your re...
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7:08
Don't Praise People For Their Talent! You Are Killing Their Growth!
The secret to lasting success? It’s not talent—it’s growth mindset.In this episode, we dive into the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset—and why the latter changes everything, especially for leaders.You’ll lear...
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6:18
Peak Performance: Health Habits Every Leader Needs
In this podcast episode, Schuyler Williamson, sits down with top doctors and wellness experts in Austin to uncover the secrets to holistic health, wellness, and peak performance. Together, they explore the critical connection between a leader's...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:27
My Discipline Is Killing My Success - Here's Why
Can you use your strengths too much? In this episode, I get real about my obsession with discipline—and how it was actually holding me back from my goals. Sometimes our greatest strengths, like discipline and structure, bec...
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Season 1
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4:52
Start Strong Every Morning: How Leaders Take Control of Their Energy and Effectiveness
Before he became known as The Scale Architect, Scott Ritzheimer was just a 21-year-old with a dream and a lot to figure out. After helping over 20,000 businesses and nonprofits, Scott discovered one unshakable truth: as your business g...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:27
Who Attends The CEOs Funeral?
As a leader, your time is pulled in a million directions—but one area you can’t afford to neglect is your relationships. In this episode, we dive into the concept of social wealth: what it means, why it matters, and how it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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5:14
Leadership That Multiplies: The Power of Creating Leaders, Not Followers | Ex-Psychiatric Nurse
What does it take to become the kind of leader your team can rely on—without creating dependency?In this powerful episode, Schuyler Williamson sits down with Jessen James—UK Public Speaking Champion, 8x award-winning international speake...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:46
3 Simple Ways To Win At Arguments
In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler breaks down 3 ways to win at an argument—by stepping back, seeing the bigger picture, and leading with emotional control. It’s not about proving you're right, it's about leading wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:29
This One Military Lesson Changed How I Lead Forever
In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler shares the hardest leadership lesson he learned in combat: not everyone moves at your pace. As a young Army leader, he discovered the tension between holding high standards and tru...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:49
Inspiring and Equipping Leaders to Become Who They’re Meant to Be
In this episode, John Gallagher shares powerful insights on inspiring, encouraging, and equipping leaders to move boldly toward their calling. Whether you’re leading volunteers, a team, or an entire company, the core of leadership is helping ot...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:48
Why PASSION Separates True Leaders From Mere Managers
Meghan Moretti is the CEO of Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, a national nonprofit honoring military service by providing college scholarships to the children of fallen or disabled service members. Over the last 11 years, the Fund has awarded more tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:31