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Fire Forged Leader

Steve Baumgartner @FireForgedLeader

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Welcome to Fire Forged Leader - devoted to individuals wanting to lead in life! To Learn more more, visit www.FireForgedLeader.com ! Hey there, I'm Steve Baumgartner, and on this podcast you will learn tactics to lead in multiple different areas of life, as I focus on three primary arenas of leadership; At work, At Home, and out in the community! The interviews feature some of the most talented and creative leaders out there! Other times I fly solo, expanding on real life lessons that I lear ...
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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Fire Forge Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner discusses the transformative power of trauma in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of sharing personal scars and experiences to help others heal and grow. By breaking societal norms around masculinity and vulnerability, men can embrace their stories as …
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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader podcast, Steve interviews Angus Jenkins, a leadership expert from New Zealand. Angus shares his journey through leadership, human resources, and personal adversity, including his battle with cancer. He emphasizes the importance of human connection in leadership and the need for organi…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner emphasizes the importance of personal development and the impact of mentorship on growth. He discusses the characteristics of both poor and great mentors, providing listeners with actionable insights to evaluate their own networks. The conversation culminate…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Dan and Brad introduce themselves as additional hosts of the Fire Forged Leader podcast, sharing their backgrounds and experiences related to masculinity and leadership. They discuss the importance of self-development and the need for men to reclaim their masculinity while also stepping into leadership roles …
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner addresses the pressing issue of men's mental health, particularly focusing on depression and the societal pressures that contribute to it. He shares statistics highlighting the alarming rates of suicide among men and emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help. Throughout the conversa…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader podcast, Steve Baumgartner emphasizes the critical importance of taking action in leadership and personal development. Drawing insights from the Bedros Kueilian Live conference, he discusses the common tendency to procrastinate and the need for a structured approach to turn learning i…
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Send us a text Summary Shane Butler, an underground miner and ex-army serviceman, shares his journey of overcoming mental health challenges through yoga. He started practicing yoga at the suggestion of his wife and experienced a positive change in his mental well-being from the very first lesson. Inspired by his own transformation, Shane became a y…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner shares personal stories and insights on the importance of being a visible leader. He emphasizes the value of connecting with employees on a personal level and being present in their work environment. Steve discusses the concept of the royal standard and how it symbolizes a leader's presence …
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Send us a text As promised, Tyler's non-profit is: Stop the addiction start the healing: life changing, love, passion, and a helping hand! - Welcome (cross2bear.org) Summary Riaan Swiegelaar shares his journey from being involved in the occult and Satanism to encountering Jesus Christ and becoming involved in deliverance ministry. He explains that …
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Send us a text Note: This episode is RAW! Please make sure your kids are not around if you listen to this episode. Guys, war, trauma, mental health and the rest is not pretty. Sometimes it's simply about just being here. Summary SFH (Still F***ing Here) is a clothing and apparel brand that has grown into a community of fighters and warriors who sup…
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Send us a text I've come down with a bad sickness since coming home from Australia. While in Australia however I am reminded of how much others have contributed to my success. Dr. John Ross Jr. is one of those men who have always been in my corner. Please check him out at his YouTube Channel for Dr. John's Maintenance Minute! (8) Dr. John's Mainten…
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Send us a text Summary Advocacy is when someone believes in your abilities and promotes you, even when you're not present. It can lead to incredible opportunities. The speaker shares a story of how he got to Australia through advocacy. He emphasizes the impact leaders can have by advocating for others and provides practical steps to become advocate…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner discusses the importance of communication and setting expectations in leadership, both at home and in the workplace. He shares his personal experiences with his wife and how their morning routine helps drive clear communication. Steve also talks about the importance of involving and informin…
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Send us a text Summary The Fire Forge Leader podcast explores the analogy of pool maintenance to leadership, emphasizing the importance of balance and integrity. Just as a pool needs chlorine to disinfect, leaders need integrity to cleanse the workplace and build trust. Maintaining a pool's pH levels mirrors a leader's need to balance empathy and a…
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Send us a text Summary The podcast episode discusses the negative impact of politics on society and emphasizes the need for strong values and visions to counteract this. It highlights the divisive language used by political leaders and the role of media in perpetuating this behavior. The episode encourages listeners to disconnect from the political…
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Send us a text Summary Leadership is not reserved for those with formal titles or high-ranking positions. It is a quality that resides in each and every one of us. True leadership is about influence, inspiration, and impact. It is about setting an example, showing empathy, and empowering others. Leadership can be demonstrated in various aspects of …
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Send us a text Summary The conversation explores the themes of meaning and purpose in leadership, leaving a legacy, the power of storytelling, the emotional impact of war, and the betrayal of veterans in the Afghanistan withdrawal. In this conversation, Scott Mann discusses the importance of building social capital and trust in communities and busi…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner explores the art of storytelling within leadership. He emphasizes how a well-told story can inspire, motivate, and lead a team to greatness. Steve shares his personal stories and highlights the power of storytelling in building trust, bridging cultural divides, and increasing listener retent…
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Send us a text Summary The episode discusses the concept of rejection therapy and how embracing the fear of rejection can lead to personal growth and resilience. The host shares examples of how he has applied rejection therapy in his own life, such as asking for discounts, reaching out to podcast guests, and seeking promotions. The benefits of reje…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Steve Baumgartner and Christopher Healy discuss various topics related to law enforcement, leadership, and their personal experiences. Baumgartner shares his experience working on the southern border, dealing with corruption and drug trafficking. He also talks about blowing the whistle on his own boss an…
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Send us a text Summary Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, shares her journey of unlocking the transformative power of storytelling. She discusses the impact of stories, the role of thought leaders, and the process of crafting compelling narratives. Her personal story of change and purpose is a testament to the powe…
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Send us a text Summary The episode discusses the importance of educating children about the true meaning of Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by fallen warriors. It emphasizes the need for parents to have intentional conversations with their children and provides practical ways to engage kids in understanding the significance of the holiday. Tak…
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Send us a text Ever encountered a leader who shrugged off criticism with a dismissive "that's just the way I am"? It's a phrase that can poison a team's well-being and clamp down on growth. In a frank discussion on leadership pitfalls, I explore how this attitude fosters a toxic hierarchy, excuses unprofessional conduct, and blocks the path to pers…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Drew Dudley discusses the impact of his TED Talk on everyday leadership and the importance of recognizing leadership in individual moments. He emphasizes the power of compassion, forgiveness, empowerment, and courage in creating positive change. The conversation also touches on the divisive nature of pol…
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Send us a text Summary The Fire Forge Leader podcast aims to provide knowledge and tools around leadership strategies in the workplace, community, and family. The host, Steve Baumgartner, discusses the five worst traits that keep people from leading well: micromanagement, lack of transparency, inflexibility, selfishness, and indecisiveness. He shar…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner and Dan DeLaiarro discuss various topics related to leadership, masculinity, and personal growth. They explore the importance of understanding and embracing masculinity, the challenges of being a leader in different environments, and how to navigate negative pride. They also discuss when it'…
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Send us a text Summary The episode discusses the impact of our words and actions on others and emphasizes the importance of creating positive memories and lasting impacts. It encourages self-awareness and reflection on how we make others feel. The host shares personal experiences and challenges listeners to compliment their spouse, spend quality ti…
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Send us a text Summary The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is explored in this podcast episode. The host emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and growth-oriented individuals. He shares personal examples of the people in his life who inspire and challenge him. The episode conclu…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve reflects on two stories from the Bible that demonstrate the power of meeting people where they are and showing them love and forgiveness. The first story is about Jesus washing the feet of Judas, the disciple who would betray him. The second story is about Jesus showing compassion to a woman caught in a…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Steve Baumgartner reflects on the importance of family and shares lessons he has learned as a father. He emphasizes the need for patience and grace when dealing with children and the importance of leading by example. Steve also discusses the value of giving children agency and the importance of showing h…
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Send us a text Summary Father Michael Butler discusses masculinity and the importance of mature masculinity in various aspects of life. He shares his personal journey and the need for men's formation. Father Butler also highlights the objective characteristics of masculinity and the distinction between immature and mature masculinity. He emphasizes…
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Send us a text Summary This episode explores the harmful effects of perfectionism and provides strategies for overcoming it. The host emphasizes the negative impact of unrealistic standards on mental health, relationships, and productivity. He shares personal stories and examples to illustrate the consequences of obsessing over perfection. The epis…
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Send us a text Summary This conversation discusses the transformation of a struggling plant through the creation of a winning culture. The host shares his experience of taking over a plant with poor performance and low morale, and how he turned it around by focusing on culture. The conversation highlights the importance of setting incremental goals…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Steve challenges the notion that qualifications are necessary for success. He discusses the fallacy of qualifications, highlighting the limitations of degrees and the high cost of education. Steve also explores the idea that titles and positions should not define one's abilities. He emphasizes the import…
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Send us a text Summary Leadership in crisis requires understanding, preparation, and the development of key traits. Crisis can occur in various contexts, including the home, workplace, and community. To prepare for crisis, leaders can conduct risk assessments and simulations. Key traits for operating under pressure include emotional intelligence, d…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, the host discusses the importance of effective communication in relationships and the tendency to let ego drive conversations. The host shares a personal experience of a conversation with a friend from Lebanon, highlighting the need to listen and understand rather than assuming and imposing one's own experien…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve shares his personal journey of escaping a stagnant and purposeless life and finding fulfillment through accomplishing tasks. He emphasizes the importance of planning and introduces his own system called 'Dominate the Day.' Steve explains how he uses a notebook to prioritize tasks and projects, and break…
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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Steve emphasizes the importance of belonging to a tribe and the benefits it brings. He discusses how people with a stronger sense of group identity are less impacted by adversity and recover more quickly. Having a tribe also gives us a sense of purpose and support. Steve shares his own experience of finding m…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of creating an open door culture in both professional and personal relationships. The speaker shares a personal experience of being challenged by a subordinate and how he handled the situation. The main themes explored include challenging authority, the importance of …
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Steve opens up about his personal experience with low-grade depression and anxiety. He shares how these feelings affected his work, his coaching business, and his relationships. Steve then introduces cognitive-based therapy (CBT) as a solution to address dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors. He d…
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Send us a text I want to pre-apologize for my audio, please don't let that distract you...I found an issue with my mixer after recording :( I tried to clean it up the best I could. 2 Free Courses Jeff has given the listeners! Please make sure to go out there an give Skull Games a monetary gift for his generosity! Protect Your Family Course- https:/…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Steve discusses the importance of finding purpose and mission in life. He highlights the common trend of setting New Year's resolutions without a deeper understanding of personal motivation and purpose. Steve shares his own struggles with purpose and how it affected his engagement with his work and perso…
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Send us a text 🌟 Unleash Your Inner Hero in 2024! 💪 Be Your Own Superstar and Conquer the New Year! Tonight we are changing the calendar from the year 2023 and entering into a new year. Most people when looking at the new year sit in one of two camps: Camp 1 is 100% full on energy, thinking they are going to change the world starting January 1st, b…
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Send us a text As many of us are reviewing our vision and goals for 2024, no matter whether we are working our tactics by quarter or longer, we all could use a bit of motivation to move us into the new year. Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving the SEALs, Ray turned hi…
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Send us a text I have had thousands of conversations with many men over time, however I can only think of a few of these who have had such an impact on my life as this man has. The conversation that you are going to hear in this episode originally aired on October 28th, and it took my beliefs that I had from movies on the big screen into a place of…
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Send us a text Nick Lavery has been through a lot, like getting shot in the face and taken shrapnel to the back. In Afghanistan his leg was tore up by an Afghan soldier by one of the guns in the back of a pickup to the point where he had to shove a ball of gauze up inside his leg to stop the bleeding while passing out multiple times and taking care…
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Send us a text So many times in my life, my past mistakes or even the mistakes of generations have weighed heavy on me like an anchor tied to my neck. It weighs me down and continues to take me farther down into the depths. But it doesn’t have to be like this….there is a choice to overcome the mindset that keeps us there. In this solo episode, I di…
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Send us a text Most times us Americans don’t realize how great this country really is. Drago Dzieran really helps us to understand how great this country is through his accounts of growing up in socialist Poland with a father who was a communist leader, but having a loving Catholic mother who raised him better. His childhood was much different than…
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Send us a text This is the highest-ranking solo episode that I have on the podcast. Find more episodes here: www.FireForgedLeader.com Have you ever felt like a raft in the middle of an ocean, just flowing back and forth where the wind and waves take you? I’m sure you have, we all have at one time in our life or another…it’s part of the human condit…
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Send us a text Find more great episodes at: www.FireForgedleader.com Find Steve on all the socials: @FireForgedLeader.com Summary This conversation challenges the preconceived notion that a college degree is necessary for success. The rising cost of college and the oversaturation of degrees are highlighted as issues. The effectiveness of trade scho…
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