The Leadership Gambit

By: Chris Miller Dane Smith
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Leadership Gambit, where we aim to be your guides to survive and thrive in a volatile business world. Our vision is to ignite a global transformation in leadership and management practices for the next generation through professional and personal guidance.

    Recognizing the widespread frustration with existing management practices, work methods, and the lack of support, we aim to bridge this gap by offering the practical advice and insights many are searching for. To do this we distill over 20 years of hands-on experience, a dozen best practice certifications, insights from over 300 business and psychology books, and hundreds of in-field experiments, into actionable ideas and practical takeaways.

    We aim to build inspirational and inclusive leaders, empowering managers, and help everyone cultivate better habits for themselves. For those feeling unsupported and worried about their futures, we provide the guidance and assistance needed to not only survive but thrive in an unpredictable world.


    Our hope is to help foster a community of inspirational and inclusive leaders, empowered managers, and engaged employees.

    Join us on "Thrive in Leadership" to find the practical guidance you need on your journey in life and to become your best self.

    Subscribe now and start thriving today!

    © 2025 The Leadership Gambit
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Episodes
  • S02E04: Personal Branding: Start Building Your Story
    Jan 28 2025

    What do people say about you when you are not in the room?

    What brand do you want to build for yourself?

    How can you influence your reputation?


    Your personal brand is your most valuable asset—it's what differentiates you from others in today's competitive job market. It's also a critical element of advancement and promotions. In this episode, we dive into the art of personal branding, exploring how to define who you are, what you stand for, and how to align your actions with your vision. Learn the difference between brand and reputation, why self-reflection and feedback are essential, and how authenticity is key to long-term success. Packed with practical tools like visualization exercises, this episode will inspire you to take control of your narrative and build a brand that truly resonates.

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    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    42 mins
  • S02E03: Protect Your Mind: 5 Silent Energy Killers
    Jan 21 2025

    How is our brain like a battery?

    How do I avoid energy lows through-out the day?

    Why is multitasking a myth?


    Transform how you think, lead, and live as we unveil the powerful connection between mental energy and peak performance. Discover the hidden energy drains— like decision fatigue, the myth of multitasking, and digital distractions—and learn science-backed strategies to recharge, refocus, and thrive. Packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode will empower you to take control of your energy, boost your productivity, and lead with clarity. Whether you're driving personal growth or leading a team, this is your blueprint for success. Tune in and level up!

    Resources:
    Amazon.com: Neuroscience for Organizational Change: An Evidence-based Practical Guide to Managing Change: 9780749493189: Scarlett, Hilary: Books

    Dopamine Nation — Anna Lembke, MD

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    Support the show

    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    46 mins
  • S02E02: The Accountability Crisis
    Jan 14 2025

    Why is accountability vanishing from leadership, workplaces, and daily life?

    If accountability is the cornerstone of trust and leadership, why are these values so absent in modern culture?

    If so many of us are not happy with the current systems, who will take responsibility for building something better?


    In this episode, we dive deep into the roots of the accountability crisis—exploring selective responsibility, cultural shifts, and the failures of leadership to model the values they preach. From corporate scandals to digital lives, we uncover why personal accountability has been eroded. None of us know what the future holds, but we all know that it will require strong accountable leadership to get us through it. If you are someone who wants to learn how to model personal accountability, hold others accountable, or help drive systemic change, this conversation is for you.

    Support the show

    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    46 mins

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