367 - The Power of Doing the Work No One Sees: Building Confidence Through Consistency

367 - The Power of Doing the Work No One Sees: Building Confidence Through Consistency

Doug Noll
Published on: 11/08/2026

Doug Noll interviews Anthony Trucks on “dark work,” identity transformation, resilience, and the unseen effort behind success. From foster care to the NFL, Anthony shares how consistency, discomfort, and self-awareness drive meaningful growth.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness Growth and StrategiesPersonal Growth
366 - Scaling Startups with Simplicity: A Veteran Entrepreneur’s Guide to Vision, Cash Flow, and Building Winning Teams

366 - Scaling Startups with Simplicity: A Veteran Entrepreneur’s Guide to Vision, Cash Flow, and Building Winning Teams

Doug Noll
Published on: 30/06/2026

Doug interviews Graeme Barlow on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Graeme shares lessons on cash flow, vision, team building, and how Founder Link helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses to their first million.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness Growth and StrategiesPersonal Growth
365 - Emotional GPS: How Emotions Guide Us Through Business, Conflict, and Life

365 - Emotional GPS: How Emotions Guide Us Through Business, Conflict, and Life

Doug Noll
Published on: 28/04/2026

In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll interviews Doug Johnston, a former corporate executive turned emotional researcher. Johnston shares how his daughter's struggle with depression sparked a decade-long journey documenting 272 emotional states through 8,000 quotes, culminating in a book. Together, they challenge cultural misconceptions about emotions, emphasizing that emotions are fundamental to rational decision-making. They introduce "nervous system leadership," highlighting how naming emotions regulates the brain and transforms leadership.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness Growth and StrategiesPersonal Growth
363 - From Military Service to Executive Coaching: A Journey of Leadership and Emotional Awareness

363 - From Military Service to Executive Coaching: A Journey of Leadership and Emotional Awareness

Doug Noll
Published on: 11/03/2026

In this episode of "Listening with Leaders," host Doug Noll interviews Bobby Humes, Lead Consultant and CEO of BH Consultancy. They discuss Bobby’s journey from Army HR roles to leading Seattle’s HR department during COVID-19, and now running the consultancy BH Consultancy. The conversation explores the value of emotional intelligence, overcoming resistance to "soft skills" training, and science-based coaching methods.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness Growth and StrategiesPersonal Growth