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
37 episodes
Anchored Leadership: Vision, Purpose, and Character
Schuyler spent years watching every move of his commander in Baghdad—studying how he thought, how he made decisions, and how he led people when it mattered most.This week on the Steady Leader Podcast, that commander joins him: Colonel (Reti...
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Protect Your Culture: Why Leaders Must Remove Negativity
In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, we hear from a successful leader of over 3 decades, Ted Oakley, as he shares what it really takes to lead yourself, your team, and your company. Ted Oakley discusses how leaders set the pace and dir...
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People Before Projects: The Power of Empathetic Leadership
In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler sits down with Lisa Oborne and Christopher Eaddy to talk about what it really means to lead with empathy—putting people over projects and caring for the whole person, not ...
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Who Should You Work For? Leadership Lessons for Young Leaders with Jordan Montgomery
On this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler Williamson sits down with Jordan Montgomery to explore what it truly means to lead—yourself, your team, and your company. Jordan and Schuyler discuss the importance of a young lead...
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How To Build The Unshakable Confidence of an Army Ranger
Stepping into leadership can feel intimidating — especially when you’re new, inexperienced, or surrounded by people who seem to have it all figured out.Army Ranger, former professional athlete, and now multi-business owner Schuyler Willi...
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5 Mindsets That Make People Want To Follow You
What makes people want to follow you — not because they have to, but because they believe in you? In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler Williamson reveals the 5 mindsets that make people naturally want to foll...
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From Solopreneur to CEO: Lessons in Leadership and Longevity
This week, I sit down with Michelle Simmons to celebrate 10 years of building Slow North — from starting as a solopreneur to becoming a nationally recognized brand now sold in Nordstrom and more well-known storefronts.Michelle opens up a...
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The 6-Step Morning Routine That Made Me a Pro Athlete, Army Ranger, Top 1% Realtor & 4X Business Owner
The most successful leaders have one thing in common: they win the morning before the world even wakes up. In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, I break down the exact 6-step morning routine that helped me become a pro athlete,...
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NAVY SEAL Kyle Buckett: Joy Over Burnout and Overcoming Fear
In this episode, Navy SEAL and author Kyle Buckett unpacks what it takes to lead yourself, your team, and your company with joy.Here’s what we cover:Lead Yourself: Tools to start everyday with success. How to protect your time, fu...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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