Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast
Rusty Gaillard
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Do Something Different is a podcast for high-achievers who want to grow their impact. Each week, former Apple executive Rusty Gaillard helps you build the skillset and mindset to break free from the conventional corporate leadership model and create meaningful, lasting impact for your company, your team, and your career. Come away empowered and inspired to put these simple, practical leadership tools to use: share your honest opinion, give candid feedback, delegate effectively while maintaining high standards, and take back control of your schedule.
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S2E6 How to Build Confidence
Send us Fan MailMost confidence advice is designed to help you look confident to other people. That's the wrong game.In this video, I break down why the three most common confidence tips — prepare…
S2E5 The Invisible Pattern: Why the Same Problem Keeps Happening
Send us Fan MailIf you're feeling stuck in your career, the problem may be invisible to you, but everyone else sees it. Until you see it, working harder, executive presence skills, or personal…
S2E4 Executive Presence: Command Any Room Without Saying a Word
Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered why some people command the room the moment they walk in — and others don't — it's not about what they're saying. Your executive presence speaks for itself,…
S2E3 How to Get Promoted After Age 30
Send us Fan MailIf you're working hard but still not getting career growth, nobody told you the rules changed. After 30, getting promoted at work has nothing to do with doing more. It requires the…
S2E2 Stop Asking For Feedback. Do This Instead.
Send us Fan MailMost professionals think feedback is essential to self improvement. But what if feedback limits your personal growth?This episode challenges one of the most common practices in…
S2E1 How to Prepare for Executive Meetings
Send us Fan MailMost leaders think executive presence in high-stakes meetings comes from being well prepared. But they prepare the wrong thing.In this episode, I share the 3-step formula I use with…
S1E39 Stop Overthinking and Trust Your Gut: How Executives Make Good Decisions
Send us Fan MailExecutive presence isn’t just about communication. It’s also about making good decisions. In this episode, we discuss how to use leadership intuition in decision making when the…
S1E38 Career Success Secrets You Wish You Knew Sooner
Send us Fan MailMost professionals are never taught how to choose a career that leads to lasting professional growth and meaningful personal development. This episode reveals powerful insights from…
S1E37 When Grit Backfires: The Hidden Obstacle to Career Growth
Send us Fan MailGrit may get you started in your career, but it’s not what gets you promoted. In this conversation on leadership, personal development, and professional development, Guy Yalif—Chief…
S1E36 What Successful Leaders Get WRONG About Career Growth
Send us Fan MailSuccess in your career doesn't just come from mastering skills—it comes from mastering your mindset. In this powerful conversation with Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at…
S1E35 The Hidden Leadership Mistake Costing You Promotions (And How to Fix It)
Send us Fan MailMany high performers unknowingly sabotage their chances at promotion by making a single critical mistake. Discover the hidden obstacle that holds back smart, capable leaders—and learn…
S1E34 Speak Like a Leader: 10 Communication Shifts for Executive Presence
Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered how to speak like a leader at work, this episode delivers the answer—through practical, tactical language shifts that instantly elevate your presence. Whether…
S1E33 The Game-Changing Leadership Skill for Unstoppable Career Growth
Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest way to advance your career isn’t about working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, discover the mindset shift that elevates your leadership skills,…
S1E32 The Critical Leadership Question You Never Think to Ask
Send us Fan MailThere’s one deceptively simple question that most people never stop to ask, but it holds the key to clarity, confidence, and success. Whether you're facing a career crossroads,…
S1E31 Sounding Smart Isn’t Enough: How to Speak with Authority
Send us Fan MailExecutive presence is stubbornly difficult to define. This episode breaks down the critical connection between communication style and executive presence, and challenges the common…
S1E30 Building a High-Trust, High-Performance Team with Eric Bensley
Send us Fan MailWhen leaders build teams they can trust, they unlock not only organizational impact—but personal freedom. In this powerful episode, Eric Bensley, Head of Global Product Marketing at…
S1E29 The Hidden Career Killer for High Performers
Send us Fan MailHigh performers often double down on results—but that mindset alone ultimately leads to failure. Sustainable leadership requires more than performance. In this episode, discover why…
S1E28 Small Shifts for Big Leadership Growth
Send us Fan MailSmart, successful professionals often assume that career growth is about learning new skills. But the real unlock isn’t about your skillset—it’s about your mindset. In this episode,…
S1E27 The Success Trifecta: How to Win More, Work Less, and Love It All
Send us Fan MailYour quality of life as a leader is directly tied to how well you leverage your team. Two real client stories illustrate this concept, one of which demonstrates the Success…
Leadership for Nice Guys. Or Don't Be Like Justin Baldoni.
Send us Fan MailIs it possible to be too nice as a leader? We examine this question using the tension between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively as a real-world lens into leadership challenges. Explore…
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Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast has published 46 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Management.
Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.
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