Episode 63: The Texas Hold 'em Way: Poker Strategy for High-Stakes Leadership | Raymond Foster
Leadership in Quarters: 15-Minute Culture Insights · 2026-01-01 · 28 min
Episode notes
In leadership, as in poker, you are often dealt a hand you didn't choose-but how you play that hand determines your success. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with retired police lieutenant and author Raymond Foster to discuss why leadership is an art based on science, and why "safety" is actually the lowest level of development. Raymond breaks down his "Speak, Think, Act" framework and explains why the most impactful leadership actions often happen in the quiet moments between the big decisions. From recognizing the "synchronicity" of minor behavioral changes to knowing when to "fold" a vision that has outlived its purpose, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom for leaders at any level. In this episode, you'll learn: The Five Card Stud Rule: How to maximize the team you have, even when they aren't your "first picks." Synchronicity in Leadership: Why noticing minor details twice (like a late arrival or unshined shoes) is the key to preventing major failures.