Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:56:13 -0500 http://leadtough.com en-us © 2026 Lead Tough Not Loud yes 8fbe073d-0c7e-5940-8599-291dc5e5261a Jon Hatch episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jon Hatch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m96cgy4nse7skwmq6r9q7lbbolbb?.jpg http://leadtough.com Adam Pavis Character, Personality, and Leadership Our character and our personality are two main elements of who we are as people and have a major effect on how we lead. Character is the core essence of who we are and our personality is how that essence is expressed. Leaders need to understand how the two work together, and the dangers of confusing the two with each other. Listen in as we discuss character, personality and leadership.

]]> Our character and our personality are two main elements of who we are as people and have a major effect on how we lead. Character is the core essence of who we are and our personality is how that essence is expressed. Leaders need to understand how the two work together, and the dangers of confusing the two with each other. Listen in as we discuss character, personality and leadership.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12607661 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1407 2 21 full false What We Model... What we model, is what we get. Leaders might be very familiar with the principle of this statement. But most leaders underestimate the impact leading by example has on those that follow. Listen in as we dive into this incredibly impactful principle.

]]> What we model, is what we get. Leaders might be very familiar with the principle of this statement. But most leaders underestimate the impact leading by example has on those that follow. Listen in as we dive into this incredibly impactful principle.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12581592 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1766 2 20 full false Yes is Yes & No is No In this episode we discuss one of the most common mistakes leaders make. It's something that will save a lot of time and frustration if leaders can learn to keep from doing this.

]]> In this episode we discuss one of the most common mistakes leaders make. It's something that will save a lot of time and frustration if leaders can learn to keep from doing this.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12510793 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1153 2 19 full false The Power of Questions Good tough leaders ask more questions than they give answers. They listen more than they talk. Listen in as we discuss how leaders can harness the power of questions.

]]> Good tough leaders ask more questions than they give answers. They listen more than they talk. Listen in as we discuss how leaders can harness the power of questions.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12510738 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1346 2 18 full false Listen & Receive Leaders who learn how to listen and receive feedback well have tapped into a powerful advantage for growth and development. In this episode we discuss what it means to listen and receive feedback well.

]]> Leaders who learn how to listen and receive feedback well have tapped into a powerful advantage for growth and development. In this episode we discuss what it means to listen and receive feedback well.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12414748 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1555 2 17 full false Candor In this episode of the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast we talk about something leaders can use to help them grow their team and build trust faster when used well. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of candor in leadership.

]]> In this episode of the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast we talk about something leaders can use to help them grow their team and build trust faster when used well. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of candor in leadership.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12414820 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1404 2 16 full false Mental Health & Work - Part Two Listen in as we talk about one of the best proactive steps leaders can do to address the issue of mental health in the workplace. 

]]> Listen in as we talk about one of the best proactive steps leaders can do to address the issue of mental health in the workplace. 

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12266912 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1602 2 15 full false Mental Health & Work Our mental health effects our work, and our work effects our mental health. In this episode we discuss how leadership can address the mental health of their teams, and why it's important to be aware of this issue.

]]> Our mental health effects our work, and our work effects our mental health. In this episode we discuss how leadership can address the mental health of their teams, and why it's important to be aware of this issue.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12258891 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1465 2 14 full false Title Or Trust As leaders we have a choice on how we lead those we are responsible for. We can emphasize our title and position as we direct our teams or we can work hard to earn the trust of our people. Find out which is better in this latest episode from the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast.

]]> As leaders we have a choice on how we lead those we are responsible for. We can emphasize our title and position as we direct our teams or we can work hard to earn the trust of our people. Find out which is better in this latest episode from the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12210832 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1364 2 13 full false Character & The Bottom Line Few leaders give any thought about how character affects the bottom line in an organization. The fact is that it does. If leadership isn't focusing on finding, hiring, and developing people of good character they are opening themselves up to loss. Listen to the discussion on how character affects the bottom line.

]]> Few leaders give any thought about how character affects the bottom line in an organization. The fact is that it does. If leadership isn't focusing on finding, hiring, and developing people of good character they are opening themselves up to loss. Listen to the discussion on how character affects the bottom line.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12210803 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1383 2 12 full false Playing The Long Game There's one thing that can create longevity for our leadership and for those we are leading. Focusing on development creates sustainability. When we choose to make constant development a part of our leadership we are choosing to play the long game with our leadership. Listen in as we discuss how development creates longevity. 

]]> There's one thing that can create longevity for our leadership and for those we are leading. Focusing on development creates sustainability. When we choose to make constant development a part of our leadership we are choosing to play the long game with our leadership. Listen in as we discuss how development creates longevity. 

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-12024134 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1490 2 11 full false Practicing Wisdom Leaders make decisions that effect lots of people all the time, but few have a clear strategy for making such decisions. A good decision making strategy includes wisdom. Listen in on this episode as we discuss creating a strategy for making sound decisions that practices wisdom and is independent of trends, emotions, and majorities.

]]> Leaders make decisions that effect lots of people all the time, but few have a clear strategy for making such decisions. A good decision making strategy includes wisdom. Listen in on this episode as we discuss creating a strategy for making sound decisions that practices wisdom and is independent of trends, emotions, and majorities.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11884819 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1321 2 10 full false When The Going Gets Tough... ...the tough get going. Adversity is a part of leadership. There's no avoiding it. In fact adversity is a big reason why leadership is necessary. In the midst of adversity tough leadership develops the grit necessary not only to keep moving forward but to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Listen in as we discuss the need for perseverance in leadership.

]]> ...the tough get going. Adversity is a part of leadership. There's no avoiding it. In fact adversity is a big reason why leadership is necessary. In the midst of adversity tough leadership develops the grit necessary not only to keep moving forward but to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Listen in as we discuss the need for perseverance in leadership.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11884778 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1477 2 9 full false Developing Humility Qualities of character can be intentionally developed. And humility is no exception.  Listen in as we talk about a great first step toward intentionally developing humility as a person and in our leadership. 

]]> Qualities of character can be intentionally developed. And humility is no exception.  Listen in as we talk about a great first step toward intentionally developing humility as a person and in our leadership. 

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11690769 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1306 2 8 full false Discovering Value The value you offer goes beyond just the products or services you provide. Discovering the depth of your value will help drive your organization and leadership forward. In this episode we discuss who determines our value, and how we can identify the depth of value we provide.

]]> The value you offer goes beyond just the products or services you provide. Discovering the depth of your value will help drive your organization and leadership forward. In this episode we discuss who determines our value, and how we can identify the depth of value we provide.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11690610 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1591 2 7 full false Greater Integrity = Greater Trust Integrity is a foundational leadership quality that most everyone knows is important, but few can truly define. In this episode we discuss what integrity is, how it can be developed, and why it is one of the most important personal leadership traits that builds trust with your team.

]]> Integrity is a foundational leadership quality that most everyone knows is important, but few can truly define. In this episode we discuss what integrity is, how it can be developed, and why it is one of the most important personal leadership traits that builds trust with your team.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11646278 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1668 2 6 full false Quiet Quitting Part 2 Keeping a team, employees and people engaged in the work of an organization or business is an important skill in leadership. When it comes to issues that lead to quiet quitting leaders need to specifically focus in on things that can address and prevent this type of disengagement.

]]> Keeping a team, employees and people engaged in the work of an organization or business is an important skill in leadership. When it comes to issues that lead to quiet quitting leaders need to specifically focus in on things that can address and prevent this type of disengagement.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11489952 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0700 1477 2 5 full false Quiet Quitting Part 1 Listen as we discuss the recent trend of quiet quitting. Part one of our conversation is about clarity around the meaning of quiet quitting, and what's causing this form of disengagement. 

]]> Listen as we discuss the recent trend of quiet quitting. Part one of our conversation is about clarity around the meaning of quiet quitting, and what's causing this form of disengagement. 

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11489905 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 1511 2 4 full false Why Character Matters The reality is that at the core of good leadership is good character (the consistent moral and value driven behaviors of an individual). Developing leadership principles is important, but principles alone can cause us to miss out on the depth of trust character development can bring to our leadership. Who we are matters more than what we achieve. And who we are can help us achieve better.

]]> The reality is that at the core of good leadership is good character (the consistent moral and value driven behaviors of an individual). Developing leadership principles is important, but principles alone can cause us to miss out on the depth of trust character development can bring to our leadership. Who we are matters more than what we achieve. And who we are can help us achieve better.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11432841 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 1128 2 3 full false Intentional Culture In this episode we discuss what a company culture is, why it's so important, and how leaders are ultimately responsible for culture creation. Leaders create culture whether they are intentional about it or not. So why not be intentional to make sure you are building the type of culture that helps produce the results you are after? 

]]> In this episode we discuss what a company culture is, why it's so important, and how leaders are ultimately responsible for culture creation. Leaders create culture whether they are intentional about it or not. So why not be intentional to make sure you are building the type of culture that helps produce the results you are after? 

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11432806 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1490 2 2 full false New Season Welcome to season two of the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast. We are excited for this new season and all that we have planned to talk about. We start it off in this episode discussing the 8 key areas of focus that good leaders give attention to. Listen in and discover the things good leaders pay attention to that helps drive organizational and personal growth.

]]> Welcome to season two of the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast. We are excited for this new season and all that we have planned to talk about. We start it off in this episode discussing the 8 key areas of focus that good leaders give attention to. Listen in and discover the things good leaders pay attention to that helps drive organizational and personal growth.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-11432797 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1215 2 1 full false Liking Vs. Willing How do we shrink the gap between the change we would like to see happen and it actually happening? It’s a shift in focusing and giving energy to something more important think. Listen to find out what it is.

]]> How do we shrink the gap between the change we would like to see happen and it actually happening? It’s a shift in focusing and giving energy to something more important think. Listen to find out what it is.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-9380194 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700 384 full false Create, Maintain, Improve Leaders spin a lot of energy on a lot of things. But what’s most important to spend the most energy on? Listen to this weeks episode to find out.

]]> Leaders spin a lot of energy on a lot of things. But what’s most important to spend the most energy on? Listen to this weeks episode to find out.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-9298489 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700 416 1 4 full false Communicate To Connect No matter who, what, or how every opportunity to communicate is an opportunity to connect. Listen to this week’s episode for a couple of tips on how to make the most of every communication opportunity.

]]> No matter who, what, or how every opportunity to communicate is an opportunity to connect. Listen to this week’s episode for a couple of tips on how to make the most of every communication opportunity.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-9298482 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700 398 1 3 full false Decisive Reality Leaders make decisions everyday. Sometimes there’s more to those decisions than we think. In this episode we discover how to recognize the different context of the decisions we face and how knowing these helps us make wiser decisions.

]]> Leaders make decisions everyday. Sometimes there’s more to those decisions than we think. In this episode we discover how to recognize the different context of the decisions we face and how knowing these helps us make wiser decisions.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-8957646 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0700 462 1 2 full false Tough vs. Loud In this episode we define and explain the difference between loud and tough leadership. It might not be exactly what you think, but knowing the difference between loud and tough will move you forward towards becoming a better leader.

]]> In this episode we define and explain the difference between loud and tough leadership. It might not be exactly what you think, but knowing the difference between loud and tough will move you forward towards becoming a better leader.

]]> Jon Hatch Buzzsprout-8957549 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0700 688 1 1 full false Lead Tough Not Loud - Introduction The Lead Tough Not Loud podcast is about helping leaders focus on the most important things not just the loud things. Good, tough leadership learns to identify and focus on the most important things and prioritize taking action on them. This action has huge impact on everything else in the organization.

As we explore these issues you'll find out quickly that there are no cookie cutter solutions to the tough issues leaders face. And this type of leadership isn't always easy. In fact it's often gonna mean doing things that aren't that glorious. Making hard decisions but right decisions. It might mean taking a risk that doesn't make sense to the majority but brings complete clarity for the few focused on the future.

In this podcast we are going to dive deep into these issues and learn how to avoid common mistakes but more importantly how to intentionally lead better.

]]> The Lead Tough Not Loud podcast is about helping leaders focus on the most important things not just the loud things. Good, tough leadership learns to identify and focus on the most important things and prioritize taking action on them. This action has huge impact on everything else in the organization.

As we explore these issues you'll find out quickly that there are no cookie cutter solutions to the tough issues leaders face. And this type of leadership isn't always easy. In fact it's often gonna mean doing things that aren't that glorious. Making hard decisions but right decisions. It might mean taking a risk that doesn't make sense to the majority but brings complete clarity for the few focused on the future.

In this podcast we are going to dive deep into these issues and learn how to avoid common mistakes but more importantly how to intentionally lead better.

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