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Adaptive Leaders Podcast

Adaptive Leaders Podcast

Written by: Josh Sanchez
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 The Adaptive Leaders Podcast was built for those who thrive in uncertainty and lead from the front. We dive into the battle-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and unfiltered stories of the world’s top leaders—CEOs, founders, and high performers who’ve adapted, evolved, and conquered.This isn’t theory. It’s real-world leadership forged in the fire of experience. Each episode extracts powerful insights, strategies, and mindsets that you can apply immediately to navigate challenges, make bold moves, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.If you’re obsessed with growth, relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and ready to lead with adaptability—this podcast is for you.Copyright Josh Sanchez Economics Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • High-Stakes Leadership: Learning From Pressure, Loss, and the Pursuit of Success

    High-Stakes Leadership: Learning From Pressure, Loss, and the Pursuit of Success
    Dec 31 2025
    Welcome to Adaptive Leaders. In this end of year episode, host Josh Sanchez moves beyond the surface of highlight reels and dives into the unfiltered reality of what it truly means to be tested as a leader. Drawing from the experiences and pressures of 2025, Josh Sanchez explores the profound challenges and pivotal lessons that defined his year—not just as a founder, but as a leader, a father, and an individual navigating both professional and personal arenas.

    If you’re seeking a candid perspective on leadership through adversity, and actionable lessons on how to endure, grow, and lead with integrity when the stakes are highest, this episode offers both reflection and practical wisdom. Join us as we unpack what it means to lead adaptively in a world defined by constant change and pressure.

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    37 mins
  • Facing Goliath, Deals with Rock Legends: Rick Lindsey Changes the Insurance Game ALP Eps 42

    Facing Goliath, Deals with Rock Legends: Rick Lindsey Changes the Insurance Game ALP Eps 42
    May 13 2025
    Welcome back to The Adaptive Leaders Podcast! In today’s episode, host Josh Sanchez sits down with Rick Lindsey—the renegade of insurance, founder of Prime and X Insurance, and the man behind a $450 million empire built on no-nonsense principles. Rick’s forty-year career has been shaped by a clear-eyed approach to leadership, unconventional thinking, and an unwavering refusal to accept business-as-usual in a notoriously risk-averse industry. From insuring household names like Drake and the Rolling Stones to taking death cases to the California Supreme Court and winning, Rick’s journey is packed with bold moves, high-stakes decisions, and straight talk that’s uncommon in the world of insurance. He shares how his early dreams of becoming a pro athlete evolved into an entrepreneurial drive, what it means to build partnerships over policies, and why betting on facts over feelings has been his winning formula. Rick’s leadership style is all about common sense, integrity, and staying close to the action—whether he’s managing 4,000 lawsuits, leading a 300-person team, or racing speedboats in Florida. Stick around for a candid conversation full of wild stories, industry insights, and invaluable takeaways from one of the most interesting—and disruptive—leaders in business today.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Mind of a Master Entrepreneur : Joel Peterson on Leadership That Lasts

    The Mind of a Master Entrepreneur : Joel Peterson on Leadership That Lasts
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of Adaptive Leaders, host Josh Sanchez welcomes Joel Peterson—renowned investor, JetBlue chairman, and Stanford professor—for a revealing and wide-ranging discussion. Joel shares candid stories from his early years, including the lessons he learned facing down childhood bullies, launching his first business with a little brother and a red wagon, and growing up with parents who instilled grit and entrepreneurial spirit. Josh and Joel dig into pivotal moments in Joel’s life, from connecting with icons like Trammell Crow and Ray Dalio, to making tough leadership decisions and overcoming professional setbacks. Joel offers rare insight into his values-driven approach to leadership, why trust is his cornerstone, and how “running toward the fire” has defined his career. Packed with personal anecdotes, hard-earned lessons, and practical guidance for entrepreneurs and leaders at every stage, this episode delivers inspiring takeaways for anyone who wants to lead with integrity and purpose.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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