Podcasts by Back Porch Leadership With Ken McQ

We vs. Me from 2021-09-25T16:54:42

This week we explore the way our society has flipped from focusing on “We” to “Me”…. We also discuss the power and impact young people can have on the world!

The Value of Coaching and Meeting “Lieutenant Joe” from 2021-07-25T16:15:26

This week I address the value of “Coaching” in both our business and personal lives and the influence it has on others. I address the value of both scheduled” and “impromptu” opportunities and how ...

What’s Your Leadership Legacy…. from 2021-07-11T23:14:52

Our “legacy” begins at birth and is all about the impact and influence you have on others. On this episode I explore some of the leaders that have impacted and influenced my life and the lives of o...

The Coach,the Kid from the Village and the “Life Lesson” he taught me! from 2021-05-15T19:55:10

We all have those people that have influenced and impacted our lives in special ways..... This is the story of a man that influenced me and how I got to thank him 30 years later!....

Enough already....lets stop the Hate!!! from 2021-03-29T02:34:48

This week we take on the tough topic of "Hate in America"... If our society is supposed to be so advanced, why do we still struggle with things as basic as hating someone just because they are diff...

Leadership Lessons from an Insurrection from 2021-03-06T23:33:01

The events from the January 6th 2021 shook our nation to its core.  Since then I, like many of us have had to stop and think about "leadership" and its influence on our nation and the world...

Leadership Lessons of 2020 from 2021-01-01T00:57:41

After on of the more challenging years in recent memory...what leadership lessons have you learned? How will you apply what you’ve learned going forward? In our final episode of 2020, I share my “T...

We Can’t Lead Others Till We Can Lead Ourselves.... Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress from 2020-11-21T16:39:25

This week we address the topic of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and how we as leaders need to pay attention not just to those we lead and influence but ourselves. PTS is real and although mostly asso...

Two Guys Talking Leadership from 2020-10-07T00:47:21

This week we are joined by Chief Master Sergeant Retired Tony Brinkley. Tony is the President and CEO of “On the Brink Consulting” where he travels the world delivering his special perspective on l...

Don't be afraid of the hard stuff! from 2020-09-22T13:27:19

This week we talk about addressing how to talk about "tough conversations" regarding issues and relationships and how to contribute to the solution more than being a part of the problem.  I...

My 9-11 Experience from 2020-09-12T02:22:49

As we recognize the 19th anniversary of the tragic events of 9-11 I'd like to share my experience...  Granted, like everyone else, I'm sure you remember where you were and what you were doi...

Effort Matters! from 2020-09-08T09:35:06

This week we address the value and importance of "Effort" in all we do.  What credit do you as a leader give to "effort" when looking for that new team member... Where in your "Leadership V...

Always look for the Good! from 2020-08-22T18:04:46

This week we look at the importance for us as leaders to "Look for the Good!"  We have so many negative elements in the world right now it's more important than ev...

When getting "fired" can be a good thing! from 2020-08-16T22:10:43

This week I will tell a story of when I was "fired" from a job....for all  the right reasons and the great things that came from it!  Please be safe and happy out there and thanks for ...

7 Steps to Leading During Challenging Times from 2020-08-09T21:49:12

This week we address how to be a more effective leader during challenging times in our lives and careers.

What are your Leadership Values? from 2020-08-01T21:35:49

On this, my "flagship" episode of "Back Porch Leadership" we will talk about our "Leadership Values"....those things that make us the leaders we are.  We will talk about some of my Leadersh...

Back Porch Leadership With Ken McQ (Trailer) from 2020-07-18T11:32:07

Welcome to “Back Porch Leadership!” from 2020-07-16T23:05:55

Wanted to welcome you to my new podcast where we will talk about how we can become better leaders in both our professional and personal lives.... Let’s get at it and have some fun and maybe we will...