The Psychology Of Leadership

About

Psychology of Leadership explores the mental frameworks, emotional intelligence, and behavioral patterns that distinguish exceptional leaders. Hosted by a licensed clinical psychologist, each episode combines research-backed insights with real-world examples from Special Forces commanders, CEOs, and high-stakes decision-makers. Discover how to build psychological safety, overcome imposter syndrome, navigate power dynamics, and develop resilient leadership in today’s complex environment.

Episodes

• The Psychology of Decisiveness Under Extreme Pressure: Elite Lessons from Special Forces Commanders and Corporate CEOs 2026-05-11

  This episode uncovers how Special Forces commanders and corporate CEOs make decisive actions under extreme pressure. It examines strategies for maintaining clarity and overcoming biases to execute high-stakes decisions.

• DELTA FORCE OPERATOR DALE COMSTOCK DISCUSSES HIS CAREER AND MINDSET 2021-09-27

  This episode features Dale Comstock, a Delta Force operator, who shares insights from his career and discusses his personal mindset.

• GREAT CONVERSATION RETIRED TEAM SIX NAVY SEAL DON MANN AS HE SHARES HIS STORIES 1 2021-07-12

  Retired Navy SEAL Don Mann is featured on The Psychology Of Leadership podcast. He shares stories from his experiences.

• WE CHAT WITH NFL SUPERBOWL CHAMPION JIM MCMAHON ABOUT OVERCOMING CHALLENGES & CONCUSSIONS1 2021-02-02

  This episode of The Psychology Of Leadership features NFL Super Bowl Champion Jim McMahon. He discusses his experiences with overcoming challenges and concussions.

• FORMER WWE WRESTLER JAKE THE SNAKE DISCUSSES HOW HE BATTLED ADDICTION 2021-01-25

  This episode features former WWE wrestler Jake the Snake discussing his personal battles with addiction. The conversation is part of The Psychology Of Leadership series.

• FORMER GREEN BERET TU LAM DISCUSSES THE SPIRIT OF THE WARRIOR 2021-01-15

  This episode of The Psychology Of Leadership features former Green Beret Tu Lam discussing the spirit of the warrior.

• FORMER NAVY SEAL BREAKSDOWN THE FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP 2021-01-12

  A former Navy SEAL shares insights into the four essential components of leadership in this episode of The Psychology Of Leadership.

• HOW MICHAEL SUGRUE SURVIVED BEING SHOT AND OVERCOMING PTSD 2021-01-11

  Michael Sugrue discusses his experience of being shot and his subsequent journey overcoming PTSD. This episode is part of The Psychology Of Leadership series.