Podcast Guest On People Development, Leadership Myths and Execution
John D Harney is a podcast guest who challenges conventional leadership thinking and introduces a more effective approach: developing people so performance follows.
As the author of Lead. Manage. WIN!, John brings a contrarian but grounded perspective on why the leadership vs. management devote is a false choice, and how people development is what actually drives results.
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Topics John is invited to talk about
Why leadership vs. management is the wrong debate
How people development drives accountability and execution
Developing people without lowering standards
When to lead, when to manage, and why both matter
Why calling everyone a leader often creates confusion
Building clarity, ownership, and follow-through on teams
What John Brings to Your Podcast
Contrarian insights on leadership vs. management
Real-world frameworks for people development
Stories from 20+ years inside organizations
Practical takeaways your audience can implement immediately
Business and entrepreneurship podcasts
Leadership, management and culture shows
HR and people operations audiences
Founder, operator and executive listeners
Faith-adjacent or values-based leadership conversations
Ideal Podcast Fit
Podcast Style
Direct. Thoughtful. Practical.
John doesn’t chase sound bites or trends. He helps hosts create conversations that make listeners rethink how work actually gets done through people.