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Meta-Cast

Bob Galen & Josh Anderson

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson use their decades of coaching experience to power your organization"s need for agility and scale. If our 200+ episodes don"t have what you need, ask us a question and we"ll help you out!

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25:33

If Leaving Your Team Hurts Then You Probably Did It...

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2025/12/01

What happens when you've built an amazing team and then have to leave? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson explore the guilt, emotion, and complexity of leadership transitions. Learn why good leaders struggle most with leaving while bad leaders walk away without a second thought. Josh shares his gut-wrenching experience leaving Dude Solutions, Bob discusses how to maintain relationships through transitions, and both hosts reframe departure around legacy and the coaching tree concept. If leaving your team

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38:14

From Stack Ranking to AI Hiring - Detecting and...

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2025/11/24

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dissect toxic workplace culture and challenge leaders to take ownership. Learn why stack ranking exists (spoiler: because leaders aren't doing their jobs), why brutal AI-driven hiring processes are destroying recruitment, and how to properly use performance improvement plans. Stop passing the buck to HR or the C-suite. If your workplace is toxic, it's your responsibility to detoxify it. Bob shares his experience refusing to participate in stack ranking, Josh explains why

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44:34

8 Things EVERY Leader Needs to Do MORE Of in 2026

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2025/11/17

Celebrate Episode 100 of The Meta-Cast's Leadership Focus as Bob Galen and Josh Anderson share 8 critical areas where leaders need to do MORE. Learn why hiring can't be outsourced to AI, how to be aggressively patient with change, why speaking truth to power matters, and the importance of growing the next generation. Plus: advocating for women in leadership, thinking about your legacy, and building team cohesion through language. Practical leadership advice from two thought leaders with decades of

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29:26

The Painfully Easy Leadership Traps We Fall Into,(And...

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2025/11/10

This week, Josh and Bob tackle the hidden beliefs that hold leaders back — inspired by a recent Harvard Business Review article. From perfectionism and ego to the inability to say “no,” they unpack the mental traps that quietly sabotage leadership growth.Through stories, humor, and brutal honesty, they dig into what it really means to lead without making it about you. Whether it’s learning that not everyone’s wired like you, realizing you’re the ceiling for your team, or finally getting comfortable

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37:25

Hard Conversations You Need to Have With Yourself

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Josh and Bob hold up the mirror — hard. This isn’t a pep talk; it’s a reality check for anyone frustrated with their career, the market, or leadership.They unpack the idea of being “Me First” — not in a selfish way, but in a self-accountable way. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix the market, find your job, or create your opportunity, start by asking: What do I need to change? What can I do differently?The duo call out the tough truths facing agile professionals, coaches,

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41:58

Why Networking Still Beats Any Career Hack

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2025/10/27

This episode dives into one of the most "avoided" skills in career growth — networking that actually matters. Josh and Bob pull back the curtain on how real connections, not polished résumés, shape opportunities, careers, and even leadership credibility.The conversation hits on a key truth: too many professionals are obsessing over self-improvement in isolation — certifications, frameworks, “personal brands” — while ignoring the real engine of progress: people. Relationships. Community.This is not

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37:14

How to Use AI Without Losing Yourself

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2025/10/20

This episode isn’t another AI hype session — it’s a wake-up call.Josh and Bob dig into the growing trend of professionals outsourcing their craft to AI tools, whether it’s writing code, managing products, or even “leading” through automation. The conversation gets real as Josh shares his own experiment of building a full product through AI (and what it cost him in confidence and skill).This is not an anti-AI rant. It’s a rallying cry to stay grounded in human intelligence — your experience,

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26:58

Anxiety Isn’t The Enemy — it’s The Signal

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2025/10/13

This week, Josh and Bob take on one of leadership’s most under-discussed realities: anxiety.Leading is hard enough. Leading while anxious? That’s another level. In this raw and personal episode, they unpack what anxiety looks like in real leaders — not as something to suppress or “manage,” but as something to understand, even befriend.They share personal stories about how anxiety has shaped their decisions, moments they’ve fumbled through tough conversations (including a very human “first time

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40:23

Self-Care for Leaders Who Never Stop

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2025/10/06

In this episode, Josh and Bob take a reflective detour from their usual leadership banter. They challenge each other with spontaneous “When was the last time…” questions—raw, unscripted, and deeply human.From vulnerability and ethical courage to the power of self-care and connection, this episode models what it looks like when two seasoned leaders drop the masks and just talk. You’ll hear stories about asking for help, putting your foot in your mouth, saving “baby trees,” and rediscovering what

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23:59

Trusting Your Gut: The Vanishing Skill of Modern...

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2025/09/29

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive into the uncomfortable but powerful role of intuition in leadership. Data-driven decision-making has become the default, but what happens when the data runs out—or worse, when it misleads you? Both share personal stories of times they ignored their gut and paid the price, and times when trusting that inner signal made all the difference.This isn’t about rejecting data. It’s about recognizing intuition as another form of input—one that leaders often suppress out of

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23:08

The Final Three Habits That Define Real Leadership

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2025/09/22

In this episode, Josh and Bob wrap up their exploration of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by tackling the final three habits: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw.They unpack what these really mean for leaders today. From the trap of talking too much and forgetting to listen, to why “playing Legos” with people never works, to the absolute necessity of investing in your own growth—this is a conversation full of practical insights and

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33:25

How Great Leaders Create Win-Win Outcomes

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2025/09/15

In Part 2 of their series on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into “Put First Things First” and “Think Win-Win.” Learn how modern leaders can prioritize with courage, create clarity, and build true win-win relationships. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse"Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers

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28:13

What Covey’s 7 Habits Teach Us About Modern...

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2025/09/08

We’re kicking off a brand-new series revisiting Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — through the lens of modern leadership. In this episode, Josh and Bob unpack the first two habits:Be Proactive – Don’t wait for permission. Great leaders anticipate, act, and build ahead of the curve. From hiring talent before you need it to proactively managing your own growth, proactivity isn’t about flailing — it’s about intentional, forward-looking leadership.Begin with the End in Mind –

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34:22

The New Leader’s Roadmap

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2025/09/01

Josh and Bob get real about what happens when leadership lands in your lap—whether you asked for it or not. From “org charts on chairs” to the harsh reality of being the single ringable neck, they break down the mistakes, lessons, and turning points that define the journey from individual contributor to leader.They share personal stories of micromanaging gone wrong, learning the hard way about delegation, discovering that the true job of a leader is helping others succeed, and the uncomfortable

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29:39

Human-Centered Leadership for High Performing Teams

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2025/08/18

In this episode, Josh and Bob challenge the growing obsession with artificial intelligence and mechanical leadership “frameworks” by reminding us what matters: leading humans like a human. They unpack what authentic high-performance leadership looks like and how showing genuine care for people is still the most powerful management tool you have. Instead of passing leadership responsibilities on to checklists or algorithms, the hosts lay out a bold reminder — real leadership comes from connection,

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25:29

If You Don’t Do These Things, You’re Not Leading

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2025/08/11

What does great leadership look like?In this episode, Josh and Bob unpack their personal, hard-earned list of what truly defines a great leader — beyond the metrics, beyond the titles, and way beyond the fluff. From building resilient, high-performing teams to owning mistakes, speaking truth to power, and knowing when to be patient (and when to push), this is a no-BS breakdown of how to measure leadership that matters.This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience — the stuff you feel when you’re around a

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20:45

Are You a Leader or Just In the Role?

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2025/08/04

In this powerful episode, Josh and Bob go all-in on the responsibility of leadership—especially when it’s uncomfortable. Prompted by listener feedback questioning whether it’s “worth it” to speak truth to power, they deliver a no-nonsense masterclass on the cost and courage of real leadership.This conversation is blunt, passionate, and grounded in decades of lived experience. From promotions earned by speaking uncomfortable truths to the burden of responsibility great leaders carry, this is not a

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33:49

An Unfiltered Masterclass for Modern Leaders

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2025/07/28

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive deep into Colin Powell’s 18 Principles of Leadership, but with a Meta-Cast twist. They each bring their top five principles to the table and unpack them—not as motivational posters, but as real-world lessons earned in the trenches. The discussion spans hard truths about pissing people off as a leader, the danger of falling in love with the "expert" class, why perpetual optimism actually moves teams forward, and how fun and humility are underrated superpowers. As

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38:46

Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations at Work

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2025/07/21

Silence is compliance. That’s the raw truth at the heart of this episode.Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into what it really means to speak truth to power — and why so many teams and leaders fail to do it. They unpack the fear, politeness, and avoidance that keep people quiet, and share hard-won advice on building a culture where truth-telling is not just encouraged but expected.Through real stories, role-playing, and honest debate, they challenge leaders (title or not) to step up, put the

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27:15

Why “I Don’t Know” Is a Power Move for Leaders

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2025/07/14

Curiosity isn’t optional. It’s a leadership superpower — and most leaders don’t use it nearly enough.In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen unpack what real curiosity looks like in leadership. They explore how fake curiosity shows up (leading questions, hidden agendas, performative listening), and how authentic curiosity creates space for collaboration, innovation, and trust.You’ll learn practical ways to assess your own curiosity, how to reawaken it in your team, and why the ability to say “I

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