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Intentional Leader with Cal WaltersAuthor: Cal Walters
Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles). That's why Intentional Leader exists. We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities. This is why we get out of bed each morning. We love helping leaders on their personal growth journey! Because we know when the leader gets better everyone benefits. Organizations, communities, and families all thrive when the leader is thriving. We are a team of ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for personal growth and helping leaders thrive. Join this community to pursue personal growth and leadership excellence, to inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the world. Life is short, so let's make it count by living an intentional life. On this podcast, Cal Walters a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, West Point graduate, former Infantry Officer, Army Ranger, combat veteran, lawyer, and Army JAG passionately explores ways to live intentionally, make each day count, and lead with greater influence and impact. Cal firmly believes leadership matters, and this podcast will help you lead yourself and inspire others. Cal believes we each have a unique contribution to make to the world, and he wants to help you make yours! For show notes, visit https://www.calwalters.me/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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136: Jordan Montgomery — Why Even High Performers Need Encouragement (and How to Lead with It)
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Check out Jordan's work: https://www.montgomerycompanies.com/ 00:00 Intro + Why Encouragement Matters (Even for High Performers) 01:09 Why Everyone Needs Encouragement (No Matter Their Success) 02:35 What Elite Performers Have in Common (They All Have Coaches) 04:16 The Paradox of Growth: The More You Learn, The More You Need Help 06:25 How Jordan Coaches Leaders (2 Powerful Questions) 07:44 "What Do You Want?" + "Who Are You Really?" 10:01 Why Most Leaders Struggle with Self-Awareness 11:47 Identity, Calling, and Becoming an Encourager 13:27 Jordan's Failure Story (Losing His Career at 27) 15:53 "You're Not Buried, You're Planted" (Valley Season Lessons) 17:01 The Power of Self-Encouragement 19:32 How to Rewire Your Thinking (Speak vs. Listen to Yourself) 21:32 Practical Self-Talk (What It Actually Looks Like Daily) 23:27 The Art of Authentic Encouragement 23:56 Why Specific Encouragement Is More Powerful 26:59 Final Takeaways + How to Encourage Others Better 27:42 Practical Leadership Application (Cal's Closing Thoughts) What if encouragement isn't just "nice"… but essential for leadership? In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Montgomery, bestselling author of The Art of Encouragement, to unpack: Why even elite performers need encouragement The surprising link between success and coaching How to lead yourself when your mindset is off Why most encouragement feels fake—and how to fix it A simple framework to become a better encourager today This conversation is short—but packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately in your leadership, your family, and your team.
