The Reload with Sean Hansen

Nov 18 2024 223 ep. 48 mins 2
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A podcast for high performing leaders looking to optimize their leadership capacity while staying connected to the things that make their life worth living.

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Overcoming the Pitfalls of Fear-Based Leadership: Building Positive and Collaborative Work Environments - 223

Nov 18 2024 41 mins  
Can fear-based leadership really cripple an organization's success? Join me as we unravel the complexities of fear-driven tactics in leadership and their counterproductive impact on team morale and productivity. Drawing from my experience as a performance coach, I share insights into the pressures that can lead even well-intentioned leaders to adopt intimidating behaviors that stif

Navigating Leadership: Curbing Hubris, Embracing Professionalism, and Fostering Two-Way Communication - 222

Nov 11 2024 34 mins  
What if your biggest asset as a leader could also be your greatest downfall? Imagine the sharp edge of intelligence being dulled by the subtle creep of overconfidence. In this compelling episode of The Reload, we scrutinize the perilous sway of hubris within leadership, drawing insightful parallels with Greek tragedies. As a performance coach and special operations combat veteran,

Transforming Organizational Culture: Insights on Embracing Change - 221

Nov 03 2024 25 mins  
Unlock the secrets to transforming organizational culture and embracing change with insights from renowned therapist Esther Perel and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman. Discover how leaders can foster a culture of flexibility and adaptability, even when employees come in with fixed expectations. We promise you'll leave with strategies to recruit individuals open to change and unde

Enhancing Teamwork through Structured Decision Frameworks - 220

Oct 27 2024 34 mins  
Curious about how to turn your team's creative chaos into clear, effective decision-making? Discover the key strategies that can transform your brainstorming sessions from endless discussions to decisive actions. This episode reveals the vital influence of emotional intelligence in leadership and how even the most rational leaders can benefit from understanding emotional dynamics.

Transformative Power of Embracing All Emotions - 219

Oct 23 2024 37 mins  
What if embracing the emotions we often label as 'bad' is the key to unlocking personal and leadership growth? This episode of The Reload promises to explore just that. As a performance mindset coach, I share insights from my own life, including a deeply impactful event in Iraq, to illustrate how confronting fear, anger, sadness, and disgust can transform self-imposed suffering int

From Shaving Mistakes to Leadership Wins - 218

Oct 14 2024 40 mins  
Who knew that the simple act of shaving could teach us profound lessons about leadership and communication? Join me, Sean, as I share personal stories revealing how the quest for efficiency can sometimes lead to painful mistakes, both literally and metaphorically. This metaphor sets the stage for a broader conversation about the significance of patience and attentiveness in achievi

Elevate Your Leadership through Emotional Literacy - 217

Oct 08 2024 39 mins  
Unlock the secrets of emotional literacy and transform your leadership style with insights from my years as a performance coach. Ever wondered why some leaders excel in logical thinking but stumble when it comes to emotional awareness? Discover how enhancing your emotional literacy can empower you to manage stress, build stronger teams, and achieve collective goals with ease. Throu

Mastering Team Conflict: Transforming Tension into Productivity - 216

Sep 30 2024 38 mins  
Have you ever wondered why conflict within teams sometimes spirals out of control, while other times it propels the group to new heights of productivity? Join us on this episode of "The Reload" as we unpack the intricate dynamics of team conflict and reveal how to harness it for positive outcomes. You'll discover why highly intelligent team members often struggle with criticism and

From Silence to Solutions: Enhancing Team Dynamics - 215

Sep 24 2024 62 mins  
Ever wondered why your team isn't talking to you about the real issues? This episode promises to transform how you understand and address communication barriers in leadership. I'll walk you through the four major signs that your team may not be communicating effectively: silence, indirect communication, excessive but meaningless chatter, and insincerity. We'll also dissect why thes

Being the "Extra Mile" Person - 214

Sep 10 2024 58 mins  
Ever wondered if admitting weakness could be a sign of strength? In this episode of The Reload, I recount a powerful encounter with a respected influencer during a training event in Idaho. His heartfelt revelation about battling isolation in the Alaskan wilderness opened my eyes to the immense strength in vulnerability. Join me as we explore how our unseen efforts and connections i