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The Obvious Choice

Jonathan Goodman

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Forget becoming an influencer. This podcast is for people searching for a simpler way to make more money, help more people, and have more freedom. No matter who you are and no matter what you sell, your customer is a human. And yet, marketing these days feels so (in)human. Filled with frameworks, entertaining stories, and admittedly bad-Dad jokes, The Obvious Choice is a much-needed recalibration and, at times, a refreshing slap for a business generation that’s lost its way. New episodes shi ...
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Run To Your Leadership Challenges!

Paul H. Grau, Jr., Leadership Coach, Trainer and Speaker

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Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, Paul Grau, has never shied away from Leadership Challenges. For the past 40 years, including a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, Paul has guided thousands of leaders in developing their skills while leading some of the greatest teams. Great leadership habits and teams don’t just fall into place automatically, they are the result of tackling difficult challenges every day, while continuously learning and growing. By listening to the “Run To ...
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Congratulations to Aaron & Gabby! Today, I share about how leadership, parenting, and weddings are all very similar. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue …
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Leadership Temptation comes from many different areas and how a leader responds can make or break them. Here are a few tips to encourage you and your team. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episo…
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Leadership Truth or Perspective? These two can be very similar at times, and different at times; how accurate are your perspectives? SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and w…
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Leadership Sense of Urgency can be a great motivator if used properly. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or…
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Small Leadership is BIG! This episode talks about how the smallest things a leader does can have a very BIG impact to your Team Members. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, a…
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Comparing yourself to others and obsessing over their success might just be the deadliest trap you can fall into on your journey. I've learned that while it's healthy to admire what others have achieved, it's crucial to understand the full story of what they sacrificed to get there – and to recognize that their path might not be one you'd actually …
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Leadership Diversity Disrupts our plans and mission, and this episode discusses how that can launch our organizations towards big wins! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, an…
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The secret lies in embracing seasons—focused periods of intensity followed by deliberate shifts. Like nature itself, our lives need rhythm: work and rest, doing and being, acceleration and recovery. This approach isn't about sacrifice. It's about sequence. Not limitation, but liberation. Let me show you how to stop drowning in overwhelm and start t…
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Leadership Shame can break a leader's confidence and growth. This episode talks about how you can overcome Shame by openly Failing. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we…
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Leadership Opportunities often come from the unlikeliest places and people. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” a…
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Listening can be a challenge for leaders; this episode offers tips how to listen better by using your eyes! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the …
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Leadership Doing More is a challenge many Leaders face each day. Here's a couple tips to help you Do More. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the f…
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Authentic Leadership... are you being yourselff? SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it her…
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Leader's Open Door... is it really "Open"? Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10 and hitting the ground running in 2025. We have over 100 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leade…
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Small talk for introverts is a necessary evil. As artificial intelligence increasingly pervades our daily interactions, mastering the art of small talk paradoxically becomes more valuable, not less. Knowledge is rapidly becoming universal and immediate. Whether it's a networking event, party, in-person business (like walking the floor as a trainer …
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Leaders are set in their ways; we have 'Mental Models' that may need tweaking... here's how. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The L…
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Leaders have OFF-Days too; here are a few tips to get through the days you really don't want to be there! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the fo…
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How do you know who to hire? Here are a couple tips. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it…
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This episode talks about how to get a Leadership Outside View of how you and your team are performing. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus…
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Doing the work worth doing is a wonderful thing. That's what I'll write about today—how doing work that makes you better as a result of the work, not because of any results you might get from it, is worth doing. Read the full article here: https://www.theptdc.com/articles/as-ai-takes-the-easy-you-must-choose-your-hard Pre-order my next book "The Ob…
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Leadership Decision Making can be challenging at times; this episode talks about this and how you and your team can Run To Your Challenges! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10…
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Great Leaders know when to say No to their people in order to say Yes to the most important things. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of…
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This episode talks about how great leaders stay in their lanes, and establish lanes for their people. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus …
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This episode talks about Dirty Leadership, and how getting dirty can make you a Great Leader. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The …
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Today, I'm diving into the idea that real success isn't about chasing a finish line but about crafting systems that celebrate every little win along the way. In this video, I share my journey on how shifting from traditional goal-setting to building effective, life-affirming processes can turn your everyday efforts into triumphs. Order my book, "Th…
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This episode talks about the challenge of Leadership Relationships, and offers a couple encouraging tips to help you and your team Run To Your Challenges! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episod…
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Everyone teaching social media growth is competing for attention . . . on social media. They're forced to share what performs best, not what works best. Read the full article here: https://www.theptdc.com/articles/how-to-grow-social-media-from-nothing-or-basically-nothing Order my book "The Obvious Choice" here: https://amzn.to/4ghBzce Mentioned in…
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What Leadership Actions are you taking? This episode talks about the challenge of Leaders taking Action by Listening, then Doing. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we w…
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This episode tackles the challenge of Leadership and Anger. Anger is something many people stuggle with, and there is no reason to deal with it alone. Listen for some encouraging tips how you can Run To Your Challenge! SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this sh…
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This episode talks about Why Leadership Training Fails, and offers a few encouraging tips. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Lea…
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Today's "Weekend Edition" is about creating memorable moments. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we r…
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Books I recommended in this video: Snow Leopard by Category Pirates https://amzn.to/4ii8zBS The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter https://amzn.to/3QHaKmS Four Thousand Week by Oliver Burkeman https://amzn.to/4h2nxe3 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb https://amzn.to/4hjOVVn The Humans by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/41AicWR Order my book "The Obvious…
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Why do you do what you do? This episode asks this question, and explains why I do what I do. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The L…
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Consistency is crucial for a leader to establish credibility... here are three words that will help you be consistent in every area of your life. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Sea…
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It's been almost two months since The Obvious Choice was released. Lots of people have been asking me how it's been going. If I'm honest, my answer is "not great". I've been disappointed with sales and so has my publisher. I'm sharing five crucial lessons I've learned from this experience. Not to complain, but to illuminate the path for anyone brin…
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Power can be challenging to many leaders... today's episode discusses Referent Power, and offers a few tips how to increase yours. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we …
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This episode discusses the challenge of clearing the path for others, and offers some encouraging tips. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focu…
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Assumptions can be a challenge for all leaders and here are a few tips to help you and your team stop assuming. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with …
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Writing isn't just about putting words on a page—it's about clarifying the chaos in your mind and presenting ideas in a way others can understand. In a world where AI can write for us, mastering this inhuman skill might be the most powerful advantage for any ambitious person today." Order my book "The Obvious Choice" here: https://amzn.to/4ghBzce N…
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The Croak Factor can save you from catastrophic things from happening. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or…
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Reflection is a challenge that many leaders struggle with... reflection is good, but don't dwell. Here's a couple tips to help you and your team. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Sea…
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with my long-time friend Alex Hutchinson, New York Times best-selling author of "Endure" and his new book "The Explorer's Gene." We dive into the courage it takes to explore new creative paths rather than getting typecast by your past successes, and Alex shares how his unplanned writing journey led to hi…
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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussion Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every ep…
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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every e…
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Passion is something every leader has, but may struggle with showing passion towards his/her team members. Here's a couple tips to encourage you. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Sea…
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The biggest challenge of my life: losing my dad! This episode is a tribute to my dad, Paul H. Grau, who went home to be with Jesus on March 22, 2018. SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in…
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In this episode, we're talking about letting your geek flag fly and how embracing your unique obsessions can be your secret weapon in business. If you're tired of blending in with everyone else online, I'm going to show you why your weird, nerdy passions are actually the key to standing out and connecting with the exact people who will become your …
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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every e…
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SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I’m Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I’m excited about Season 10. We now have over 150 episodes in Season 10, and we will continue with the focus of “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every e…
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