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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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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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13:22

Meetings Matter: Be Vulnerable and Accountable

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/07/14

In this 7th episode of our summer series, Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that meeting and leadership experts strongly condemn “throwing people under the bus” or backstabbing behaviors in professional settings. These actions are seen as toxic, trust-breaking, and deeply damaging to team cohesion and organizational health. Learning to be vulnerable and accountable goes a long way in meetings with colleagues. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Vis...

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11:53

Meetings Matter: Be Transparent

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/07/07

In this 6th episode of Meetings Matter on the Leadership Currency podcast, Dr. McKinley shares why meeting and leadership experts generally discourage manipulative tactics like offering donuts or snacks to get people into a meeting under false pretenses—especially if it’s a bait-and-switch strategy. Meeting participants are more apt to be engaged when transparency is evident. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley....

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15:47

Meetings Matter: Bring Passion and Energy

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/06/30

In our 5th summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley discusses why business meeting experts widely agree that monotone delivery and low energy can severely undercut a leader’s effectiveness—no matter how good the content is. 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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16:07

Meetings Matter: Set Clear Expectations

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/06/23

In this 4th episode of Meetings Matter, we will focus on why top leadership experts across leadership, productivity, and organizational psychology emphasize intentional, disciplined use of time during business meetings. Join Dr. McKinley as he discusses the importance of setting clear expectations for meetings. 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&n...

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18:00

Meetings Matter: Provide a Compelling Story

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/06/16

In this 3rd episode of our summer series, Dr. McKinley shares why top leadership consultants and communication experts overwhelmingly advise against using PowerPoint slides overloaded with text—especially if the presenter simply reads them aloud. Listen in to get some helpful meeting presentation tips to keep participants engaged. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resourc...

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15:38

Meetings Matter: Provide Clear Direction

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of Leadership Currency, we focus on the currency of meetings, specifically why meeting experts consistently advocate for having clear, intentional meeting agendas as a cornerstone of effective leadership and team productivity. Far from being just calendar fillers, meetings—when done well—can align teams, accelerate decision-making, and drive culture. Dr. McKinley explores why effective meetings matter more than ever in today’s fast-paced work environment. To Order Dou...

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37:39

Murder by Meeting with Marie Pawlak

Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley ·

2025/06/02

Dr. McKinley invites podcast designer, Marie Geneviève Pawlak, Founder and CEO of Prime Alchemy, to the podcast today. She recently created an episodic radio podcast that offers a tongue-in-cheek exploration of bad meetings, shady leaders, and suspicious meeting techniques. She shares her meeting insights and suggestions which helps set up the vision for Leadership Currency’s summer series: Meetings Matter. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's We...

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