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Playing to Your Strengths and Humility

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Dec. 12, 2023

089: TOS: The Deadly Years

Playing to Your Strengths and Humility

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Nov. 28, 2023

088: VOY: The Fight

Control the Controllables

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Oct. 31, 2023

Jacob Morgan - A Special Interview

Courtesy of the Deep Leadership Podcast

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Oct. 17, 2023

087: TAS: The Practical Joker

Not everything is a crisis - task prioritization..

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Oct. 3, 2023

086: TNG: The Icarus Factor

Great leaders create more leaders

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Sept. 19, 2023

085: ENT: Anomaly

Control your reactions and have a for real conversation

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Exploring Themes of Diversity and Empowerment in the Animated Series The Infinite Vulcan

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About the Host

Jeff Akin

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Jeff Akin is a 20-year veteran of the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in both media and entertainment, as well as over two decades in management and leadership. Jeff specializes in listening to others, helping them unleash their true potential, and giving feedback that is authentic yet kind.

This pro wrestling TV broadcaster turned executive leader is never afraid to get his hands dirty when it comes to improving lives!

Reviews

Great topics!

"I have been in federal management for years. I just finished an MBA thinking it would help me in my career. I think I have learned so much more about leadership through the podcast than I did with my…"

Eric | Sept. 30, 2021

Unexpected but welcome combo: Star Trek and Leadership

"I’m not a Trekkie (if anyone asks, I mean… shhh), but I used to work in the corporate world. Now that I work mostly solo, you might think that I’d have no use for a corporate leadership podcast. Howe…"

Rev Setty | Feb. 4, 2022

New twist on Leadership

"If you’re looking for a new view on leadership, and more Star Trek, this is your podcast. Jeff Akin has experience that will help you get where you want to go, check it out!"

Podcastermom | May 27, 2022

Love it!

"I really like how Jeff draws comparisons to leadership principles in this allegorical way. Great concept and fun to listen to!"

Diane LMFT | July 6, 2022

Unique and compelling

"If you love StarTrek and you value leadership you’ll love this podcast! Jeff is fun to listen to and really takes time to develop the episodes, giving them a layer of depth you don’t often hear in l…"

Sisternomics | July 16, 2022

Fun, entertaining, and informative

"As a Trekkie, I love the episode recaps and insights. As a manager, I love the leadership tips and ideas Jeff explores. Add the extra benefits of humor and personal stories, makes this podcast a m…"

Billtrek | Sept. 1, 2022

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