Live Like a Leader

John Bates believes leadership is a function of communication, and great leadership is a function of great communication. That's been the basis of his Live Like a Leader podcast since it began four years ago and is the center of his conversations with top leaders across different fields.

Bates, a leadership communications development expert, author, and executive coach, has interviewed NASA astronauts, bestselling authors, TED and TEDx speakers, and entrepreneurs on the podcast. The conversations draw lessons from the guests' failures so listeners can become better leaders, communicators, and speakers.

The show also provides actionable insights. For example, in an episode with Shama Hyder, the founder and CEO of marketing and PR agency Zen Media, Hyder discusses how to adjust to artificial intelligence and its effect on social media marketing.

In another episode, Bates welcomes voice actor and instructional designer Shelley Anderson to discuss surviving an avalanche in Colorado and how it served as both a professional and personal wake-up call.