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MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow

MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow

Written by: Eric Pfeiffer
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 People don't quit jobs, they quit bad leaders. We've all been there. Working under a leader who made every day feel like a battle, where communication was lacking, vision was unclear, and pressure felt like a crushing weight rather than a challenge to rise to. But what if you could be the leader who changes that? The MPWR Podcast is here to help you do just that. Hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, this podcast is for leaders who want to show up stronger, smarter, and more resilient in an increasingly high-stakes world. Because let's face it, leadership isn't easy. 83% of companies say leadership development is crucial, yet most leaders are left to figure it out on their own. And when leadership fails, the consequences are massive: • Toxic cultures • Disengaged employees • High turnover and burnout But when leadership thrives? Everything changes. • Teams feel empowered and engaged • Communication is clear and trust is strong • Productivity and performance soar Leadership is more than a job, it's a responsibility. And the best leaders? They don't just manage; they inspire. They create environments where people thrive, take ownership, and step into their full potential. Each week on the MPWR Podcast, we dive deep into real-world strategies, expert insights, and actionable takeaways to help you lead with confidence and clarity, even under pressure. Whether you're an executive, an entrepreneur, or someone striving to lead yourself better, this podcast is for you. 🎧 Listen now and start leading the way you were meant to. Stay connected with us: 🌐 Learn More: https://MPWRcoaching.com 📩 Contact: Admin@MPWRcoaching.com2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • #43: If They Keep Coming to You for Everything, This Is Why—and How to Fix It

    #43: If They Keep Coming to You for Everything, This Is Why—and How to Fix It
    Jan 26 2026
    Why does your team keep coming to you for every answer—and why does it feel so exhausting? In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, Eric and Dawn unpack one of the most subtle leadership traps: confusing helpfulness with effectiveness. When leaders default to solving problems, giving quick answers, and removing uncertainty, work may move faster in the moment—but long-term growth quietly stalls. This conversation explores why over-functioning leaders unintentionally create dependent teams, how certainty and responsibility migrate upward, and why many leaders become the bottleneck without realizing it. You'll hear why efficiency can cap team capacity, how growth actually happens in the tension, and what it means to shift from being the hero to becoming the guide. Through powerful real-life stories—from parenting and coaching to building leaders inside organizations—Eric and Dawn reveal a more mature leadership posture: one that stays engaged without rescuing, asks better questions instead of giving faster answers, and creates environments where people develop judgment, ownership, and confidence. If you're leading a team, growing a business, or feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making, this episode will challenge you to slow down, pause differently, and lead in a way that builds capability—not dependence. In this episode, you'll learn: Why answering every question can limit team growth The difference between efficiency and effectiveness in leadership How leaders accidentally train teams to rely on them Why ownership only forms when leaders allow tension How to shift from problem-solver to capacity-builder What it really means to empower people without abandoning them This is a must-listen for leaders who want to scale impact, develop strong decision-makers, and stop being the bottleneck in their organization. Powerful Quotes from the Episode "When certainty lives with the leader, responsibility migrates there too." "Growth doesn't happen when you remove the tension. Growth happens in the tension." "We solve the problem, but we rob the moment." "Your team isn't lazy—you've just become the place where their certainty lives." "Efficiency feels good in the moment, but effectiveness builds capacity for tomorrow." If this episode resonated with your current leadership season: 👉 Follow or subscribe to the MPWR Podcast for executive-level conversations on growth, leadership, and sustainable performance. If this episode gave you language for something you've been experiencing — leave a review on Apple to help other leaders find these conversations when they need them most. Eric has released a new book that takes this conversation even further: 👉 Upgrade Your Leadership: 8 Foundational Tools to Overcome Drama, Build Trust, and Thrive Under Pressure This book is more than a leadership manual; it's a blueprint for transformation. Eric shows how to: Identify the drama cycles that drain energy and derail teams. Build trust intentionally rather than assuming it will emerge on its own. Thrive under pressure by upgrading the internal system that drives every leadership decision. And yes—set boundaries that strengthen leadership rather than weaken it. Are you ready to unlock your full potential and lead with purpose, clarity, and conviction? The MPWR Podcast, hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, is your go-to space for transformational conversations, powerful insights, and practical strategies to help you step into the next level of your leadership journey. Whether you're scaling your business, seeking greater alignment in life, or stepping into your calling—this podcast will challenge, inspire, and empower you. Want more tools to accelerate your growth? Head over to mpwrcoaching.com where you'll find free resources, game-changing books, and programs designed to elevate your mindset, build resilience, and transform the way you lead—from the inside out. 🔥 Subscribe to the MPWR Podcast on your favorite platform. 📲 Follow Eric Pfeiffer across social media (links available on the website). 🌐 Access our free mini course here! 🔗 Check out our Leadership Framework System Want more? 🎧 Enjoyed today's episode? If this conversation challenged or inspired you, we'd love for you to help us spread the impact. Share it with a fellow leader, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and—if you got value—leave us a quick review on Apple! Your reviews help more leaders discover the MPWR Podcast and step into the influence they were made for. And remember— Be the leader YOU want to follow. See you next time.
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    41 mins
  • #42: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: The Shift Required for Your Next Level

    #42: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: The Shift Required for Your Next Level
    Jan 19 2026
    You don't hit a plateau because you're failing; you hit it because you've outgrown the version of yourself that got you here. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we unpack one of the most challenging truths in leadership, business, and personal growth: the habits, mindsets, and strategies that created your current success may now be the very things holding you back. This conversation explores the invisible ceilings leaders face when they rely on outdated patterns, over-optimize comfort, or mistake consistency for growth. The next level doesn't require more effort—it requires a shift in identity, responsibility, and execution. You'll hear why evolution demands letting go, how leadership maturity changes at higher levels, and what it truly takes to move forward when what once worked no longer does. In this episode, we cover: Why success creates its own hidden limits The difference between discipline and transformation How identity—not strategy—becomes the bottleneck The internal shifts required to access your next level Why growth demands discomfort, not perfection If you're feeling stalled, restless, or called toward more—but unsure why the path feels unclear—this episode will help you recognize what needs to change so your growth can continue. 🎧 Tune in and step into the next version of leadership, power, and purpose. If this episode resonated with your current leadership season: 👉 Follow or subscribe to the MPWR Podcast for executive-level conversations on growth, leadership, and sustainable performance. If this episode gave you language for something you've been experiencing — leave a review on Apple to help other leaders find these conversations when they need them most. Eric has released a new book that takes this conversation even further: 👉 Upgrade Your Leadership: 8 Foundational Tools to Overcome Drama, Build Trust, and Thrive Under Pressure This book is more than a leadership manual; it's a blueprint for transformation. Eric shows how to: Identify the drama cycles that drain energy and derail teams. Build trust intentionally rather than assuming it will emerge on its own. Thrive under pressure by upgrading the internal system that drives every leadership decision. And yes—set boundaries that strengthen leadership rather than weaken it. Are you ready to unlock your full potential and lead with purpose, clarity, and conviction? The MPWR Podcast, hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, is your go-to space for transformational conversations, powerful insights, and practical strategies to help you step into the next level of your leadership journey. Whether you're scaling your business, seeking greater alignment in life, or stepping into your calling—this podcast will challenge, inspire, and empower you. Want more tools to accelerate your growth? Head over to mpwrcoaching.com where you'll find free resources, game-changing books, and programs designed to elevate your mindset, build resilience, and transform the way you lead—from the inside out. 🔥 Subscribe to the MPWR Podcast on your favorite platform. 📲 Follow Eric Pfeiffer across social media (links available on the website). 🌐 Access our free mini course here! 🔗 Check out our Leadership Framework System Want more? 🎧 Enjoyed today's episode? If this conversation challenged or inspired you, we'd love for you to help us spread the impact. Share it with a fellow leader, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and—if you got value—leave us a quick review on Apple! Your reviews help more leaders discover the MPWR Podcast and step into the influence they were made for. And remember— Be the leader YOU want to follow. See you next time.
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    47 mins
  • #41: The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership — Part 2

    #41: The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership — Part 2
    Jan 12 2026
    The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership (Part 2) In Part 2 of this conversation, we go deeper into what really happens when leadership development stalls—and why the consequences rarely stay contained. Most leaders don't realize this until it's already shaping their teams: what goes undeveloped internally begins to ripple outward. Emotional intelligence gaps, unregulated stress, and inconsistent leadership behaviors quietly influence communication, trust, psychological safety, and culture. In this episode, we explore two critical ripple effects of underdeveloped leadership: Emotional Intelligence Gaps When leaders lack self-awareness and emotional regulation, teams feel it—often as tension, hesitation, or silence. You'll learn why leaders act as either a thermometer (reacting to the room) or a thermostat (setting the temperature), and how your internal state has more influence than you think. Cultural Drift Culture doesn't collapse overnight—it drifts. Subtle inconsistencies in standards, follow-through, and communication slowly reshape expectations and norms. Over time, this creates heaviness, misalignment, and disengagement that leaders often misdiagnose as "people problems." This episode is a call to look upstream—to understand that leadership is not just about strategy and results, but about presence, consistency, and internal alignment. Because leadership doesn't stay personal. It spreads. If you're a leader who wants to create healthier teams, stronger culture, and sustainable impact—this conversation will help you see what's happening beneath the surface, and where real change begins. 🔥 Powerful Quotes from the Episode "We cannot give to other people what we first do not have internally." "Leadership doesn't stay contained. What you haven't developed yet is already showing up around you." "You are either a thermometer reacting to the room—or a thermostat setting the temperature." "Culture doesn't collapse overnight. It drifts when leaders stop paying attention." "If the room feels heavy, it's worth looking upstream." If this episode resonated with your current leadership season: 👉 Follow or subscribe to the MPWR Podcast for executive-level conversations on growth, leadership, and sustainable performance. If this episode gave you language for something you've been experiencing — leave a review on Apple to help other leaders find these conversations when they need them most. Eric has released a new book that takes this conversation even further: 👉 Upgrade Your Leadership: 8 Foundational Tools to Overcome Drama, Build Trust, and Thrive Under Pressure This book is more than a leadership manual; it's a blueprint for transformation. Eric shows how to: Identify the drama cycles that drain energy and derail teams. Build trust intentionally rather than assuming it will emerge on its own. Thrive under pressure by upgrading the internal system that drives every leadership decision. And yes—set boundaries that strengthen leadership rather than weaken it. Are you ready to unlock your full potential and lead with purpose, clarity, and conviction? The MPWR Podcast, hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, is your go-to space for transformational conversations, powerful insights, and practical strategies to help you step into the next level of your leadership journey. Whether you're scaling your business, seeking greater alignment in life, or stepping into your calling—this podcast will challenge, inspire, and empower you. Want more tools to accelerate your growth? Head over to mpwrcoaching.com where you'll find free resources, game-changing books, and programs designed to elevate your mindset, build resilience, and transform the way you lead—from the inside out. 🔥 Subscribe to the MPWR Podcast on your favorite platform. 📲 Follow Eric Pfeiffer across social media (links available on the website). 🌐 Access our free mini course here! 🔗 Check out our Leadership Framework System Want more? 🎧 Enjoyed today's episode? If this conversation challenged or inspired you, we'd love for you to help us spread the impact. Share it with a fellow leader, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and—if you got value—leave us a quick review on Apple! Your reviews help more leaders discover the MPWR Podcast and step into the influence they were made for. And remember— Be the leader YOU want to follow. See you next time.
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