by | Mar 16, 2025 | Business Leaders, Podcast, The Longs

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“The number one thing a leader can do is have a vision for their team’s careers—yet only 12% of employees say their boss ever talks to them about it.” — Dr. Kevin McGarry.

In this episode of Uncorking a Story, we sit down with Dr. Kevin McGarry—leadership expert, CEO of Leading 360, and author of Lead with Purpose. Kevin shares his journey from corporate leadership to academia and back, revealing the insights from his doctoral research on what makes an effective leader. He also talks about his unique approach to writing, the parallels between coaching youth sports and leading in the boardroom, and the deeper purpose behind his book. Plus, he shares how his 13-year-old daughter played a special role in bringing Lead with Purpose to life.

Key Themes:

  1. The Evolution of a Leader – From corporate sales manager to leadership coach and author.
  2. Turning a Doctoral Thesis into a Business Fable – The challenge of shifting from academic writing to storytelling.
  3. Lessons from the Field – How coaching his daughter’s softball team influenced Kevin’s leadership philosophy.
  4. The Biggest Leadership Gap – Why most leaders fail to have career vision conversations with their employees.
  5. The Business of Writing a Book – Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing and the realities of book marketing.
  6. Goal Setting at Home – How Kevin applies leadership principles to parenting.

Buy Lead with Purpose: A Story About Leading In Your Personal and Professional Life

Amazon: https://amzn.to/437kQVh

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798990933804

 

Connect with Dr. McGarry

Website: https://mcgarryleadership.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgarry-leadership/about/

 

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