{"podcast":{"title":"Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta","slug":"choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737","podcast_index_feed_id":4623737,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta","website_url":"https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QH0UkTd-vOGrvA6Jr8EEcjFfaxrwwYeMGxSHgpDqclg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2OTc0LzE2NjQ5/NDk0MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Sumit Gupta","episode_count":325,"summary":"As a leader, you are always making choices. Even when you think you have no choice. And if you are unable to make a decision, you are choosing to stay in a state of indecision. The only question is - are your choices taking you where you want to go? I am Sumit Gupta, and this is \"Choosing Leadership\" - a podcast for high performers with big dreams - who know deep inside that there is more. This is a podcast for people who know they are more powerful than the level they are currently playing. I have spent a long time feeling powerless, and that is why I see where you are powerful even when you cannot. I dare to say what most people would not. I dare to speak to the \"tremendous power\" which you already have rather than what you believe are your strengths and limitations. This podcast is called \"choosing leadership\" - because that is what leadership is - a choice. The choice to step into the unknown. The choice to see fear as a friend. The choice to take courageous action rather than waiting for readiness. Join Sumit in exploring this question when it comes to your leadership. In each moment of life, are you Deploying Yourself or not? In each moment of life, are you Choosing Leadersh…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737"},"episode":{"title":"Leadership Journeys [261] - Jeff Perkins - \"Family and fitness keep me grounded - without them, leadership gets heavy fast.\"","slug":"leadership-journeys-261-jeff-perkins-family-and-fitness-keep-me-grounded-without-them-leadership-gets-heavy-fast","published_at":"2025-12-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737/leadership-journeys-261-jeff-perkins-family-and-fitness-keep-me-grounded-without-them-leadership-gets-heavy-fast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737","url":"https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/2592d9a9/4e20b804.mp3","summary":"This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name. This conversation with Jeff Perkins goes straight into the real tension every modern leader faces: how do you scale a company without losing your sanity, your team, or yourself? Jeff opens up about shifting from hands-on operator to big-picture CEO, and the messy, very human challenges that come with that leap. We dig into the people side of growth—tough role changes, honest conversations, and why some folks thrive in scale while others don’t. Jeff also shares how fitness, family, and small daily practices keep him grounded while leading a fast-moving startup. If you’re wrestling with growth, communication, or the weight of leadership, this episode will give you clarity, companionship, and a few hard-won lessons you’ll want to steal immediately. You can find Jeff Perkins at the links below https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffperkins1/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/soundstripe/ In the interview, Jeff shares “Great leaders evolve from doing the work to empowering others to do it even better.” “Scaling a company isn’t just about growth—it’s about whether your people can grow with you.” “If you can’t trust your team, you’ll never free yourself to lead at the level your company needs.” “Storytelling isn’t a one-time event; it’s the drumbeat that keeps a company aligned.” “The hard…","meta_description":"This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. 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