In the first episode, Clinton M. Padgett sits down with Urs Koenig, leadership strategist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of “Radical Humility.” Drawing from a remarkable career that spans military peacekeeping, ultra-endurance sports, and high-stakes corporate leadership, Urs shares why humility is essential for today’s leaders. Urs also discusses the core pillars of radical humility, the lessons learned from public failure, and why the best leaders are tender on people but tough on results. Plus, hear why Urs says that “leadership is a thinking man’s sport.” This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
In the second episode, Clint continues his conversation with Urs Koenig, leadership strategist and author of “Radical Humility,” to explore why the old top-down leadership model no longer works in today’s complex, fast-moving world. Urs also discusses transparency, vulnerability, and how ambitious leaders can stay humble without fading into the background. Plus, hear why Urs believes today’s leaders should act more like gardeners than chess masters—creating environments where teams thrive rather than micromanaging every move. This is the second part of a two-part conversation.