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Welcome to the Lead Well Podcast , where real conversations inspire stronger leaders, greater resilience, and a life of purpose. Hosted by Brandon Holland, an experienced local government executive, motivational speaker, and leadership enthusiast, Lead Well goes beyond traditional leadership advice to explore what it truly takes to lead yourself, influence others, overcome adversity, and make a lasting difference. Through engaging conversations with accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and everyday difference-makers, each episode delivers powerful stories, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that challenge you to think bigger, grow stronger, and lead with intention. Whether you're leading an organization, building a business, navigating life's challenges, or simply striving to become the best version of yourself, Lead Well is your invitation to grow beyond where you are today. Because great leaders
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Lead Well Podcast, where real conversations inspire stronger leaders, greater resilience, and a life of purpose. Hosted by Brandon Holland, an experienced local government executive, motivational speaker, and leadership enthusiast, Lead Well goes beyond traditional leadership advice to explore what it truly takes to lead yourself, influence others, overcome adversity, and make a lasting difference.
Lead Well is hosted by Brandon Holland. The show has published 68 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "073 Matthew Johnson on Effective Disagreement, Next Phrase, Local Government Communication" (23 October 2026, 21 minutes), "072 Bill Stovall (Author) The Ledger Never Lies | Drifting, Rebuilding, Sales, Leadership" (13 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "071 w Jude Leonard - Internship, Mapping, AI, Leadership" (25 September 2026, 20 minutes).
Lead Well publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 68 episodes.
Booking probability for Lead Well is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lead Well requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lead Well's contact route on record: public web form.
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Brandon Holland hosts Lead Well, a business podcast with 68 episodes published.
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Leadership, Communication, and the Move from Manager to Guide with Matthew Johnson On this episode of the Lead Well Podcast , host Brendan Holland speaks with Matthew Johnson, a longtime local government leader, about...
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The Ledger Never Lies: Leadership, Personal Standards, and Rebuilding After Setbacks with Bill Stovall What does it take to stop drifting and start rebuilding? In this episode of the Lead Well Podcast , host Brandon...
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Jude Leonard on Local Government, GIS, and Learning to Lead Well Brandon Holland sits down with Jude Leonard, a 21-year-old GIS graduate student who interned with the City of Newton, to talk about what local government...
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Sylvia Baffour on Street EI, leadership, and the hidden work behind great communication Brandon Holland sits down with Sylvia Baffour, a globally recognized speaker who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and studied...
Today's conversation features Larry Long Jr., one of the nation's leading motivational speakers, sales coaches, and customer experience experts, alongside Taylor Lunin, speaker strategist and co-founder of Business of...
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<p>🎙️ Lead Well Podcast – Show NotesLeadership, Growth, and Becoming a City Manager</p><p>In this episode of the Lead Well Podcast, I sit down with the new City Manager of Trinity to discuss his leadership journey, the...
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<p>In this powerful episode of The Lead Well Podcast, host Brandon Holland sits down with Ben Cranford, author of Beyond My Pit, for a raw and inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, finding purpose in pain...
<p>In this episode of The Lead Well Podcast, Brandon sits down with the Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Appalachian State University for an insightful conversation on the evolving...
<p>What if the most powerful leadership strategy isn’t authority—but care?</p><p>In this episode of The Lead Well Podcast, Brandon sits down with Glenn Hasteadt, author of Power in Caring, to break down the true meaning...
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<p>In this episode of the Lead Well Podcast, we sit down with Micah Gaudet to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming local government. From the real impact of AI on government jobs to practical ways cities...
<p>Brandon has a moving conversation with Jordan Frost. Jordan held a successful career in Law Enforcement especially in leadership roles. Jordan walks us through his highs and lows, and shares how he transformed his...
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<p>🎙 Show Notes Episode #: 061Release Date: 9/26/2025Guest: Bob ShacklefordEpisode DescriptionIn this episode, Brandon Holland sits down with Dr. Bob Shackleford, founder of the Shackleford Leadership Institute, to...
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<p>Episode Description:<br>In this episode, we sit down with the leadership Nick Dyson from Dyson Leadership to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of managing multiple generations in today’s workplace. From...
<p>In this episode Brandon interviews Will Choplin a UNC-Chapel Hill student currently working with the City of Newton. Will is a sophomore studying to become a lawyer, an accomplished golfer and also a DJ (DJ Chop)...
<p>In this special edition - Brandon interviews Marcus Williams and Felicia Setzter with questions provided by City of Newton intern Will Choplin (UNC-CH) This episode was recorded live before the Newton Junteenth...
<p>This episode is part 2 of a chat with the new City Manager for the City of Asheboro, Donald Duncan - they discuss leadership insights and lessons that helped move Donald's career to the current new position.Special...
<p>In this episode Brandon has a chat with the new City Manager for the City of Asheboro, Donald Duncan - they discuss Donald's start into local government and time at Appalachian State University, along with some...
<p>Host: Brandon HollandGuest: Tom PapasSponser: @hyperx Episode OverviewLeadership isn’t about a title—it’s about impact. In this episode of the Lead Well Podcast, Brandon Holland sits down with Tom Papas for a real...
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<p> Episode 054 of the Lead Well Podcast, Brandon Holland interviews Nick McNeill, a soccer coach and director of Asheboro Hybrid Academy. The conversation highlights Nick’s leadership journey, the unique vision behind...
<p> Episode Number: 052 Release Date: Nov 25, 2024 Duration: 41:33 Episode Summary In this episode of The Lead Well Podcast, host Brandon Holland dives into the dynamic world of social media with special guest Sam...
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author of Good Grammar: Joyful and Affirming Language Lessons That Work for More Students, Sheppard Pratt's Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research
Director of Collegiate Sales, Larry Long Jr. Enterprises
award-winning journalist, first woman president of PBS and CNN Productions, Appalachian State University
author of Power in Caring
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