Unlocking Potential on the Frontline

From The Lean Solutions Podcast by Patrick Adams

May 12, 2026 · 35 min · Season 5 · Episode 18

About this episode

The episode explores the SOAR mindset in leadership, emphasizing storytelling, ownership, and resilience.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Shayne Daughenbaugh and Catherine McDonald sit down with leadership strategist and Army veteran Jonathan Pride to explore the SOAR mindset. A leadership framework built around storytelling, ownership, abundance, and resilience. Jonathan shares how leaders can move beyond compliance-driven management and develop teams through coaching, curiosity, and intentional conversations. The discussion highlights why storytelling is one of the most overlooked leadership tools and how leaders can use their lived experiences to build trust, connection, and influence. You’ll also learn how practical habits like asking better questions, using the “three whys,” and starting each day with intentional praise can create stronger teams and more empowered problem solvers. The conversation emphasizes that leadership development starts internally through self-awareness, mindset, and personal growth, before it ever impacts others. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a more authentic, resilient, and people-centered leader, this episode offers a practical framework to help you start. Key Takeaways: Great leadership starts with owning your story and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald

Guest: Jonathan Pride

Topics covered

leadership
mindset
storytelling
coaching
personal growth
team development

Keywords

leadership
SOAR mindset
storytelling
coaching
resilience
team development
self-awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Army