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Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

Doug McKinley, Psy.D.

Leadership is about who you are as well as what you do. If you are interested in learning more about yourself and how to lead, follow, and connect with those you work with, tune into this podcast hosted by Psychologist and Master Certified Coach, Doug McKinley. He addresses topics such as self-awareness, emotional agility, workplace cultures, diversity and inclusion.

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26:33

The 7 Expectations that Leaders Need to Let Go

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2026/02/09

Every leader carries expectations they rarely question. In this episode, Dr. McKinley exposes seven common expectations that quietly undermine leadership when left unchallenged. Drawing from psychology and timeless wisdom, he explores how unrealistic demands erode trust and resilience and how releasing them restores clarity and influence. Healthy leadership starts with telling the truth about how people actually behave. Listen in to hear if any of these expectations may be limiting your leade...

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33:16

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2026/02/02

Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves. Watch the episode on Youtube- | www.youtube.com/@StillBecoming-e3z To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Do...

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32:40

From Accountant to Entrepreneur

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2026/01/12

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Mike Harris for a candid conversation about what it really takes to start, build, and sell companies. We explore not only practical wisdom on investing in businesses, but also the often overlooked work of developing people along the way. Mike brings a simple yet rich perspective shaped by real experience, offering insight that applies to both business growth and human growth. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit D...

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32:48

One Word

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/12/29

Every year, our family practices a simple but meaningful tradition. Each of us chooses a single word to guide the year ahead. Not as a resolution, but as a lens. A word to pay attention to, to live with, and to let shape us over time. Today, I am joined by my wife, Jana, our son Seth, and daughter Megan. Together, we look back on the past twelve months and reflect on how these words played out in real life. Not theory. Not polish. Just honest stories of growth, tension, and becoming. To Ord...

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23:13

The Currency of Friendships

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/11/03

Leadership was never meant to be a solo pursuit. We talk often about courage, clarity, and competence, but rarely about the friendships that make those possible. In this episode, Doug unveils the idea of relational currency: the value exchanged between people who know and trust each other. Drawing from Tom Rath’s work on Vital Friends and identity-based leadership framework, he explores why friendship is more than emotional support; it’s the infrastructure of resilience and influence. This is...

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44:12

Agility: Bend So You Don’t Break

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/10/27

In this final episode of The Resiliency Quest series, the mic remains in the hands of guest host Adam Mock, who turns the focus toward the fifth and final trailhead, Agility, as he interviews Dr. McKinley, the author of the book that inspired the series. Agility is more than a leadership skill, it’s a survival trait for the uncertain, complex world we’re all navigating. In this candid conversation, Dr. McKinley unpacks what it means to stay grounded while everything around you shifts. Togethe...

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37:21

Protect Your Energy: The Boundaries Trailhead

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/10/20

We’re nearing the summit in The Resiliency Quest podcast series. This week guest host Adam Mock continues his conversation with Dr. Doug McKinley—this time exploring one of the most misunderstood dimensions of resilient leadership: Boundaries. Boundaries are often mistaken for walls, but they’re actually bridges to freedom. In leadership, if you’re always available, you’re never fully present. Dr. McKinley shares how burnout isn’t caused by working too hard—it’s caused by carrying what was ne...

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33:27

No One Climbs Alone: The Connection Trailhead

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/10/13

In this episode of The Resiliency Quest podcast series, guest host Adam Mock continues his discussion with Dr. Doug McKinley, diving into the next trailhead on the journey toward resilient leadership: Connection. At first glance, connection might seem like a soft skill—but in reality, it’s the backbone of sustainable leadership. Leaders often find themselves isolated at the top, praised for independence but starving for authentic human connection. Dr. McKinley reminds us that resiliency isn’t...

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28:35

Blind Spots and Breakthroughs: The Self-Awareness Quest”

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/10/06

Welcome back to The Resiliency Quest podcast series—where we hand the mic to Adam Mock, leadership author and podcast host, to interview Dr. Doug McKinley about his own book and the five Trailheads that map the journey toward resilient leadership. Today’s Trailhead: Self-Awareness Self-awareness isn’t a soft skill—it’s the first summit every resilient leader must face. Too many leaders operate with blind spots they don’t even know exist. But what if your most painful feedback or your last big...

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31:25

The Quest for Purpose

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/09/29

Seats are swapping for this special podcast series on Resiliency. Author and podcast host Adam Mock steps in to interview Dr. Doug McKinley—the regular host—about his own book, The Resiliency Quest. This unique series explores five trailheads, each a metaphorical waypoint on the mountain hike of resilient leadership. Today’s episode: The Quest for Purpose Purpose isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the trail marker that keeps leaders from getting lost in noise, burnout, and busywork. When you lead wit...

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41:47

Awakened to Lead: Coaching Women Toward Self-Awareness

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/09/22

In this episode, Dr. McKinley has an engaging discussion with podcast favorite, Amy Kemp, a dynamic leadership coach who specializes in guiding female leaders toward deeper self-awareness. Through powerful stories and practical insights, she shares how clarity of identity transforms confidence, communication, and impact. If you lead—or coach—women, this conversation is rich with wisdom and relevance. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://...

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35:06

The Art of Detachment (Part 2)

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/09/15

Welcome back to the second part of a conversation where Dr. McKinley and Tim Mohns are exploring the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

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37:30

The Art of Detachment (Part 1)

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/09/08

Dr. McKinley invites Tim Mohns back to the podcast to explore the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes. Detachment isn’t apathy—it’s the disciplined art of letting go while still showing up fully. Join us as we unpack what it means to lead with passion, purpose, and poise—without being owned by results. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: ...

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34:24

Illusion and Self-deception

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/09/01

In this episode of Leadership Currency, Dr. McKinley steps into the world of illusion with professional illusionist, David Laflin, to explore what magic reveals about the human mind. From sleight of hand to self-deception, we examine how leaders—like audiences—can be fooled not just by others, but by themselves. What lies do we choose to believe? Why do we see what we want to see? Join us for a fascinating conversation about perception, belief, and the hidden traps of leadership psychology. ...

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33:59

From the Vault: What Agreements Have You Made With...

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/08/25

Leaders are more vulnerable than ever before to become burned out, messed up, and off track. Using the ancient wisdom from the Toltecs, Dr. McKinley will discuss the Four Agreements that every leader might consider before they start their day. Using this simple but effective tool, leaders can become more focused and less confused about things that don’t matter and free to lead and serve without unnecessary internal distractions. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us ...

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36:48

From the Vault: Who Am I?

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/08/18

Today Dr McKinley will be the guest of his own podcast. Using one of his team building exercises, Doug will answer questions about himself from a guest host. This is a way for our listeners to get to know Doug on a deeper level. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

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33:48

From the Vault: The River of Life

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/08/11

Life is very much like a river. In this reflective podcast Dr. McKinley explains how real life happens “in the river” where the current is constantly flowing. Sometimes we deny, avoid, or opt out of that reality and choose to be stuck on the riverbank. Listen and learn how to stay in the current. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

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29:08

From the Vault: The Simon Birch Mindset

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/08/04

It is important to realize that your life matters to someone. Inspired by a movie called Simon Birch, this podcast from Doug reminds leaders that purpose can guide life decisions, shape goals, and offer a sense of direction and meaning. Purpose provides the motivation to get up every day and embrace the work. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

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20:09

The Echo Chamber

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/07/28

Why do people keep talking about the same concepts—like trust, resilience, clarity—as if saying them out loud enough might make them become real? In this episode, Dr. McKinley invites leaders to do some self-searching by tuning into their own “echo chamber”—the repeated themes, values, and questions that may reveal blind spots, hidden fears, or deep aspirations. With tools like the Echo Inventory, Dr. McKinley guides us in decoding the gap between the words we use and the growth we seek. &nbs...

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16:54

Meetings Matter: The Three Wise Monkeys

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/07/21

In our final summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that thought leaders in psychology and organizational health consistently highlight that when team members don’t feel seen, heard, or valued, it leads to disengagement, burnout, and turnover—and ultimately undermines both performance and culture. Lead meetings in a way that members truly feel they are playing a positive part. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Web...

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