Most people don’t quit companies. They quit managers.
They quit the boss who doesn’t challenge them. They quit the leader who doesn’t care about their growth. They quit the person who drains their energy instead of fueling it.
If you're committed to improving yourself or others, this week is for you.
I. If people aren’t getting better, you aren’t leading.
What it means:
Making people better doesn’t mean you want it more than they do. It doesn’t mean you grow for them. However, it does mean creating a culture and environment where growth is expected, supported, and celebrated.
II. Leadership is about fueling others, not draining them.
What it means:
The best leaders fuel their people. They provide clarity. They give praise and recognition. And most importantly, they transfer belief.
When leaders drain people, they get compliance. When leaders fuel people, they earn commitment. And commitment is the difference between a team that shows up and a team that steps up.
III. Your personal development sets the ceiling for your team’s growth.
What it means:
Too often, leaders forget that their best leadership isn’t their words, but rather their example. When you see someone who is improving themselves, you want to model it. So if you keep improving, you show your people what growth looks like in action. You model the standard.
Use your gifts,
John Eades
CEO | LearnLoft | The Sales Infrastructure
P.S. I’m excited to share something new. I’m opening up a free coaching spot each week called Breakthrough Corner. Real coaching. Real breakthroughs. If you’d like to be coached by me (and help others learn from it too), you can apply here.
The Optimistic Outlook (Newsletter)
The Optimistic Outlook is a daily newsletter designed to remind you to focus on the bright side, one day at a time. Join 932+ leaders who are already improving their Optimistic Outlook.
The Optimistic Outlook is now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Channel your inner John Eades and make your kids listen to it, then read it aloud to work on their minds and communication skills.
Why Your Identity Shapes Every Result You Get (Podcast)
The Breakthrough Corner - Real Coaching. Real Breakthroughs.
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with my friend Scott Cornwell, author of The Present Executive and President of the Center for Intentional Leadership. Scott shares powerful insights on identity, presence, leadership, and sustaining meaningful behavior change. We discuss:
Why presence matters more than the title of “executive”
The role of identity and how “I am” statements shape your behaviors and results
The power of codes, core values, and mantras in leadership
Balancing short-term execution with long-term purpose
How to create lasting behavior change through mindset, structure, and practice
The Breakthrough Corner
The Breakthrough Corner - Real Coaching. Real Breakthroughs.
Each week, I’ll feature one reader for a free 15 to 30-minute coaching session. These coaching sessions are designed to create clarity, unlock growth, and help you break through the challenges holding you back in your leadership or career.
How it works:
Apply with a short form (link below).
If selected, we’ll schedule a Zoom session.
With your permission, I’ll record the conversation so others can learn from it too.
These aren’t hypothetical discussions. They’re real free coaching sessions that lead to real breakthroughs.
Here Are Some Ways We Could Partner:
Customized Leadership Development Programs: Bring the Accelerate Leadership Program or Catalyst for Growth Program in-house for a customized experience for your team members. Programs include virtual or in-person instructor-led training, a Leadership Growth Plan, and group coaching to ensure real-world mastery.
1:1 Coaching: Work 1-on-1 with me or one of our certified coaches to achieve your goals, strengthen critical skills, and address your most pressing challenges. This 6-month program focuses on mindset and execution for tangible, lasting outcomes. Show me more
Speaking: We are now booking keynotes for the fall of 2025 and early 2026. John’s new keynote, “The Teamwork Advantage” has been a hit for organizations. Hit reply on this note, or check out some of our recent talks here.
