Welcome to the Advice To My Younger Self podcast series, a career and leadership podcast by Jeff Fleischman, offering practical advice and personal insights to help professionals navigate real-world challenges.

Jeff draws on over 35 years of experience leading large high performing teams across Fortune 500 and privately held companies as well as a Board Advisor to several start-ups. The goal of this podcast series is to mentor others by sharing career insights and stories that can help professionals at any stage of their career.

Each episode in this podcast series features a chapter from the book, unpacking the wisdom, struggles, and strategies behind each piece of advice. Whether you're just starting out or reflecting on your journey, there’s something here for you.

In Episode 3 of the podcast series based on chapter 3, Listen Attentively Before Speaking, Listen with the Intent to Understand, I explore why true listening is one of the most overlooked yet powerful leadership skills.When we listen with intent, we create space for deeper understanding, better connections, and more productive conversations — especially when emotions or differing viewpoints come into play. This chapter looks at practical ways to practice active listening, build trust, and resolve conflicts before they escalate. (Advice To My Younger Self is available on Amazon).

🎵 Music: Amarent, "At the Heart Of It Is Just You And Me"

🎙️ This podcast uses AI narration to convey each chapter in the author’s voice and intent.

Welcome to the Advice To My Younger Self podcast series, a career and leadership podcast by Jeff Fleischman, offering practical advice and personal insights to help professionals navigate real-world challenges.

I draw on over 35 years of experience leading large high performing teams across Fortune 500 and privately held companies as well as a Board Advisor to several start-ups. The goal of this podcast series is to mentor others by sharing career insights and stories that can help professionals at any stage of their career.

Each episode in this podcast series features a chapter from the book, unpacking the wisdom, struggles, and strategies behind each piece of advice. Whether you're just starting out or reflecting on your journey, there’s something here for you.

Episode 2, Chapter 2 - Be Brave and Trust Your Intuition, reflects In a world overloaded with data and opinions, trusting your intuition is both a skill and a necessity. This chapter encourages finding balance between informed analysis and decisive action—especially when time is limited or information is incomplete. By combining gut instinct with reliable data, feedback, and clear decision-making frameworks, you can lead with greater confidence, speed, and impact. (Advice To My Younger Self is available on Amazon).

🎵 Music: Amarent, "At the Heart Of It Is Just You And Me"

🎙️ This podcast uses AI narration to convey each chapter in the author’s voice and intent.

Welcome to the Advice To My Younger Self podcast series, a career and leadership podcast by Jeff Fleischman, offering practical advice and personal insights to help professionals navigate real-world challenges.

I draw on over 35 years of experience leading large high performing teams across Fortune 500 and privately held companies as well as a Board Advisor to several start-ups. The goal of this podcast series is to mentor others by sharing career insights and stories that can help professionals at any stage of their career.

Each episode in this podcast series features a chapter from the book, unpacking the wisdom, struggles, and strategies behind each piece of advice. Whether you're just starting out or reflecting on your journey, there’s something here for you.

This first episode covering Chapter 1 - Don’t Let Anyone Else Define Who You Are, explores the importance of staying true to your identity and aspirations, even when others try to limit or mislabel you. I share personal experiences about being underestimated, how I navigated tough feedback, and the lessons I learned about trusting yourself, assessing advice objectively, and building the courage to chart your own path. This chapter is about finding your voice and owning it. (Advice To My Younger Self is available on Amazon).

🎵 Music: Amarent, "At the Heart Of It Is Just You And Me"

🎙️ This podcast uses AI narration to convey each chapter in the author’s voice and intent.