The Leadership Formula Podcast is where real leaders have real conversations about what it truly takes to lead with purpose, courage, and authenticity. Hosted by Chris LaGarde and Steve Ciprani, this show dives beneath the surface of leadership success to explore the challenges business owners and leaders rarely talk about — burnout, hiring struggles, team culture breakdowns, decision fatigue, self-awareness gaps, and the loneliness of leadership. Whether you're running a small business with 5–50 employees, leading a fast-growing team, or simply hungry for leadership that doesn’t sacrifice humanity for performance, you'll find yourself at home here. Each week, we bring you honest conversations, practical insights, and vulnerable stories from experienced leaders and guests who share their hard-earned lessons—both their triumphs and their mistakes. Expect real talk on leadership development, building high-performing teams, workplace culture, hi
