Does the World Really Need Another Leadership Podcast? With Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eighteen months ago, the world didn’t need another leadership podcast, but the world has completely changed. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this introductory episode of the</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to Lead Podcast</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, get to know hosts Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask as they share who they are, why they’re here, and what you can expect in the weeks and months to come. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hint: it will be different from other leadership podcasts. More raw, more real, more personal. It will also be helpful, applicable, relevant—and fun.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What Leadership Looks Like Today</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When 2020 rolled around, leadership was already changing. Then came the pandemic. Leading through and after Covid is one of the toughest challenges leaders have ever had to face. The old ways of leading just aren’t going to cut it any longer. Leaders need to pivot if they want to lead powerfully. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There will be entire batches of leaders who have never led in an office environment, who will never have the connection that comes with leading someone face-to-face. People will learn how to lead (and be led) virtually. This won’t be easy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Richard and Jeff recognize their obligation and responsibility to have raw and honest conversations, to share anecdotal stories not just about people who got it right, but people who messed up. There’s less to be learned from success than failure. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who Is Jeff Mask?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Who the heck are you?” Richard asks Jeff. “And why should I listen to you?”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Some white dude who has no clue about life,” Jeff says. “I’m a husband of 21 years, father of 4 kids, and figuring it out as I go.”</span></p> <p><spa