2025 Leadership Reflections: Growth, lessons, and the road to 2026
LevelUp Leadership | Executive Coaching, AI and Management · 2025-12-30 · 4 min
Episode notes
In this final episode of 2025, Lee Whitmore reflects on the rapid growth of the LevelUp Leadership Podcast: moving from a simple LinkedIn page to a platform with over 6,000 views across Spotify, YouTube, and Substack. Lee recaps the essential lessons shared by a wide range of expert guests throughout the year and provides a first look at the focus for 2026, including the launch of his new book on AI and leadership. 00:00:00 – The journey from zero to 6,000 views in six months. 00:01:12 – A note of thanks to listeners, supporters, and guests. 00:01:54 – Recapping 2025: Key guests and their unique perspectives. 00:02:50 – Universal themes: Personal agency and 'Act Like You Own It'. 00:03:15 – Looking ahead to 2026: AI, new guests, and 'Enhanced Leadership'. This year featured a diverse group of leadership experts and practitioners: Tamara Myles: Specialist in meaningful work and productivity. Jon Rosemberg: Expert on moving from survival mode to thriving. Fred Miller: Consultant focused on unleashing agency and visible leadership. Jennifer Riel: Global strategy expert and author on integrative thinking. Mercedes Martin: Advisor on the complex experiences of modern leaders.