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Welcome to the Lead Well Podcast, where real conversations inspire stronger leaders, greater resilience, and a life of purpose.
Hosted by Brandon Holland, an experienced local government executive, motivational speaker, and leadership enthusiast, Lead Well goes beyond traditional leadership advice to explore what it truly takes to lead yourself, influence others, overcome adversity, and make a lasting difference.
Through engaging conversations with accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and everyday difference-makers, each episode delivers powerful stories, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that challenge you to think bigger, grow stronger, and lead with intention.
Whether you're leading an organization, building a business, navigating life's challenges, or simply striving to become the best version of yourself, Lead Well is your invitation to grow beyond where you are today.
Because great leadership isn't just about what you accomplish. It's about who you become and the lives you impact along the way.
Lead with purpose. Grow through adversity. Make an impact. Lead Well.
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073 Matthew Johnson on Effective Disagreement, Next Phrase, Local Government Communication
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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072 Bill Stovall (Author) The Ledger Never Lies | Drifting, Rebuilding, Sales, Leadership
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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071 w Jude Leonard - Internship, Mapping, AI, Leadership
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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070 w Sylvia Baffour on Street EI, Public Speaking World Championship, Maya Angelou as a mentor
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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069 w/ Taylor Lunin and Larry Long Jr
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Lead Well Podcast 068 w/ Larry Burks
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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067 w/ Michael Burroughs
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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066 Beyond My Pit w/ Ben Cranford
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May 15, 2026 |
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065 Dr. Pat Mitchell on the Appalachian State MPA Program
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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064 Power in Caring w/ Glenn Hasteadt
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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063 AI AI Oh! w/ Micah Gaudet
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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062 with Jordan Frost: Law Enforcement, Career Transformation, Motivation
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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061 with Bob Shackleford
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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060 with Nick Dyson
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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059 With Will Choplin (UNC-Chapel Hill/Intern)
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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058 - Junteenth Live Recording - Newton NC
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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057 Part 2 w/ Asheboro City Manager - Donald Duncan ICMA-CM
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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056 Asheboro's New City Manager, Donald Duncan ICMA-CM
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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055 The Cost of Leadership w/ Tom Papas
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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054 Beyond the Field w/ Nick McNeill
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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053 How to Dominate Social Media With Same Toles
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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052 Game Changers - James "Chief" Buie & Dr. David Williams
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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051 Steve Maynard - Service Above Self
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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050 Follow Men's Conference
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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049 Will it Help Me, or Hurt Me w/ Marc Collins
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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048 Zoning Officials Conference (NCAZO)
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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047 Lead like Jesus
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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046 The Missing Piece
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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045 Struggling with Confidence
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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044 Winning, 3 things they don't tell you
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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043 The Ultimate Success HACK!
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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042 Christopher Brooks Master Sergeant Virginia Army National Guard
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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041 Feeling Stuck?
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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040 Joe Turner, City Manager Unfiltered
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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039 Walt Disney's Leadership Principles with John Formica "The Ex Disney Guy"
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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038 The Resistance
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May 25, 2023 |
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035 Tune in and turn up! The exciting launch of Unzoned w/ Dr. David Williams
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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034 How to Start a Podcast with Austin Coble
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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033 If you do the work, it works out - Zach Burick
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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032 Live2Lead Event With Jeri Ann Kelly from the John Maxwell Team
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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031 Jonathan Aguallo - Official Photographer of App State Football
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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030 House United - App State Support
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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029 Craig Janney vs #75HARD
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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028 Ed Dudley - We Are Connect-ED - People Helping People
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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027 An American Idol Journey with Tobias Hill (@PrinceTCH)
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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026 Visionary Leadership with Traci Philips
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May 03, 2022 |
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025 The Lou Everett Group - The Power Couple
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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024 Sarah Madras - The Girl Who Does Stuff
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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023 Now You Know - Q&A with Tony Sears
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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022 ECU Leadership Class with Lee Wheeler and Monica R. Gibbs on Purpose and Passion
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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021 Standing Out in Your Field with Jesse Cole
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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020 I Will Always Love You
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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019 Process vs Product with Randy Kelley
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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018 Life is Art, Live it in Color with Emmanuel Mollette
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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017 Lee Wheeler - Developing Students as Leaders
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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016 Military and Leadership - Sergeant Matt Pugh US Army, Retired
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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015 House United - Making a Difference
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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014 Managing Yourself for Success with Coach McLean
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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013 How to Foster a Lifestyle of Wellness with Emily Martin
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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012 What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur with Corey Pulido
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Don't Quit - Motivational Track
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Leadership: an App State "Experience"
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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7 Second Sandwich
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Hiring the Right People with John Formica "The Ex Disney Guy"
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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Passion and Authenticity with Andrew Gardner
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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John Formica "The Ex-Disney Guy" - Elevate the Customer Experience
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Intro
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May 26, 2020 |
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Culture, and Creativity with Zac Beane
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May 26, 2020 |