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The Aesthetics of Leadership

The Aesthetics of Leadership

By Dr. Edwin Adams

The Aesthetics of Leadership are a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of transformations, especially in leadership. Hosted by Dr. Edwin H. Adams, leader of The Men’s Map community.

Take your podcast experience to the next level with fully transcribed and searchable video versions of the podcast, exclusive insights and extra teachings from Dr. Adams, and action plans to help you live into the podcast lessons. Join The Men’s Map community and become an optimized version of your best self. Learn more about the community at: AestheticsOfLeadership.com
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Ryan 'Stacks' Harmon: Transformations In Words & Actions

The Aesthetics of LeadershipNov 09, 2020

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Ollie Carson: The Strength To Endure

Ollie Carson: The Strength To Endure

In this episode of the Aesthetics of Leadership podcast, host Edwin Adams interviews Ollie Carson, a former member of the British Army and an entrepreneur. Ollie shares his journey from the military to starting his own fitness business, Grenade Fit, and eventually transitioning to online coaching. He emphasizes the importance of leadership skills learned in the military and how they helped him guide his clients to achieve their goals. Ollie also discusses the challenges he faced in his personal life and how they shaped his mindset and character. He highlights the significance of values, particularly integrity, in his decision-making process. The conversation then shifts to the mental health crisis affecting men and the role of comparison and lack of purpose in contributing to this issue. Ollie suggests that embracing discomfort and pursuing challenges can lead to a more fulfilling life. He also emphasizes the importance of having a coach to support and guide individuals in achieving their goals. The episode concludes with Ollie sharing his mantra for 2024 and discussing his business, Supercharged FitPro, which helps personal trainers and online fitness coaches grow their businesses. Ollie encourages listeners to pray for the strength to endure difficult situations rather than seeking an easy life. He also emphasizes the importance of setting goals and embodying the identity of the person one wants to become. Join host Edwin Adams as he delves into the inspiring journey of Ollie Carson, a former military member turned entrepreneur, and learn how to embrace discomfort, achieve goals, and grow as a leader.


Follow Ollie on InstaGram: @OllieCarson__ and Online

Mar 22, 202446:54
Jay Chase: Don't Touch My Mindset
Feb 04, 202446:08
The Men's Map Journey

The Men's Map Journey

For 2024, The Aesthetics of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Edwin Adams, will be a transformative journey into the male psyche and the pursuit of personal growth. Edwin's two books, "Misguided in the Magnolia: A Climb Through the Branches of Self-Awareness" and "The Men's Map," serve as a compass for the soul, a beacon for the heart, and a strategy manual for the mind. Through engaging conversations and shared experiences, listeners are invited to redefine strength, confront vulnerability, and navigate life's challenges with purpose and authenticity. Join Dr. Adams on this exploration of masculinity, men's mental health, and personal growth, and be part of the conversation that breaks down barriers and shines light into the world.

Feb 03, 202408:45
Riser Network: Building Community

Riser Network: Building Community

The Riser Network is a collaborative movement to build a worldwide community of leaders who aim to make an impact on the world through their unique purpose. Riser Networking events are designed to share stories, grow leaders, and build community. At such events you can expect a large vendor village with some of the best health, business, and food/drink companies, some of the best music talent that Austin has to offer, incredible networing opportunities, and more. The environment is designed to be relaxed, and welcoming so that everyone can have the chance to meet new people, and build their community.

Founded by Matt Worthington, Zach Barney and Christian Smith, the Riser community is built on values of service, honor, faith, and consistency. These incredible leaders are constantly growing and organizing events, with plans for a potential live conference in the future. Along this journey, these gents have personally transformed, learning the importance of patience, hard work, and loyalty to one another.

Their ultimate goal is to make a positive impact and inspire others, thus creating a supportive and empowering community.

#RiserNation #Community #Inspiration #Values #Leadership #PersonalGrowth.

Learn more about the Riser Network Events at: https://riserevent.com/

Learn more about the Riser Network at: https://www.risernation.org/

Follow the Riser Network on Instagram @RiserNetwork

Matt Worthington on Instagram @Matt_Worthington

Christian Smith on Instagram @ChristianSmithMedia

Zach Barney on Instagram @KickBack_WithZach

Dec 26, 202340:57
Jared Boyle: Living A Heroic Life
Dec 21, 202327:47
Airon Mallars: Thriving Through Risk
Nov 21, 202339:60
Newton Kellogg: True Consistency
Nov 15, 202353:60
Vinnie: The Army's Best Medic

Vinnie: The Army's Best Medic

You can follow Vinnie on Instagram @AirborneMedic13

Leader, athlete, father, medic, transformer, mentor, soldier, absolute machine.
Nov 11, 202325:54
Arjun: The Creative Gift

Arjun: The Creative Gift

In this episode, I speak with Arjun - an inspiring voice in the noise of social media. We covered a lot!

  • We discuss the concept of purpose and the importance of continuous improvement and positive action towards goals.
  • We discuss the importance of routine and structure for optimal performance and fulfillment.
  • We discuss the importance of accountability in achieving personal and professional goals.
  • We discuss the significance of nutrition, fitness, and wellness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • We discuss the concept of time and energy being the two primary currencies in life.
  • We discuss the significance of values in shaping beliefs and fostering greater understanding and connection in society.

You can follow Arjun on InstaGram @SuperHumanLiving1

Oct 17, 202359:51
Book Launch: The Men's Map
Oct 04, 202323:37
Alex Wassom: Stronger Than His Pain

Alex Wassom: Stronger Than His Pain

With the rapid evolution of the digital age and the pressures of modern life, many men grapple silently with feelings of isolation, inadequacy, and hopelessness. Alex Wassom, a social media influencer with an incredible mission to reduce suicide rates in men, stands as a beacon of hope in this domain. Through his platforms, Stronger Than Your Pain, he candidly shares his personal struggles, offering resources, insights, and, above all, a message that men are not alone in their battles AND they are stronger than their pain. His mission underscores the importance of building communities where men can openly discuss their feelings, seek help, and find solidarity. 


Connect with Alex:

• on Instagram @AlexWassom or 

• work with Alex through his mission and passion, Stronger Than Your Pain (https://www.strongerthanyourpain.com/)


To anyone reading this and grappling with severe depression or suicidal thoughts, know this: Your life holds immeasurable value. 


There is help available, and there is hope. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  is a crucial resource. Trained professionals are available 24/7 to offer support, resources, and a listening ear. Taking that step to reach out, be it to a friend, family member, or professional, can be a lifeline.


• Call or text 988

• Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Text TALK to 741741


Sep 14, 202354:09
Jonathan Poole: A Journey of Faith
Sep 09, 202358:08
Brandon Burns: The Key to a Successful Life

Brandon Burns: The Key to a Successful Life

This episode, with the incredibly inspiring superhero - Brandon Burns, explores how to take control of one's life and achieve long-term success. We discuss at the importance of time management and intentional task selection and getting in touch with oneself - all important aspects for finding one's passion and purpose. We also discuss maintaining mental and physical wellbeing, focussing on developing a good work ethic and avoiding taking shortcuts for immediate results. The episode ultimately emphasizes the importance of creating good habits and staying mindful of one's own inner power to achieve true success.

Aug 24, 202344:52
Trevor Griffith: Challenging The Status Quo
Jul 03, 202343:44
Dash Rendar aka Rene Charest: The Long Term Approach

Dash Rendar aka Rene Charest: The Long Term Approach

Dash Rendar, otherwise known as Rene Charest in his real, real estate life, is just a dude who loves nerdy things and shooting his longbow. He's an online influencer who has achieved success through highlighting a personal physical transformation, as well as, showcasing the principles of ancient weaponry use. He's clearly demonstrated, through his social media platforms, the value of perseverance, knowledge, and humility. Rene is passionate about inspiring others to bring out their inner childhood fantasies and take calculated risks. The main takeaways from this discussion are the importance of pursuing one’s passions, educating oneself, and taking a long-term approach to goals instead of resorting to get-rich-quick schemes. Rene also emphasizes the power of positivity and recommends that everyone prioritize spending time with family. Rene believes hard work and dedication are necessary in order to achieve success; tackling challenges with confidence and curiosity will yield positive and rewarding results.

Follow Rene on TikTok @garnish_and_gains and Instagram: @GarnishAndGains

Jun 18, 202327:59
Timon Kriek: Curiosity, Commitment, Faith

Timon Kriek: Curiosity, Commitment, Faith

Timon had been taught Christianity in his youth, but his curiosity and skepticism led him to question this faith. He tried to escape his unhappiness by partying, but this lifestyle was unsustainable. In a moment of clarity, he gave up his worldly connections and prioritized his faith in God. From that moment to now, he has forever changed his trajectory of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness,

Four key takeaways for a happier, more meaningful life can be derived from Timon’s experience. In order to be happy, stay close to God, focus on doing something you’re passionate about, trust the process, and consistently invest in yourself.

Timon is founder of TimoFitness, his first and incredibly successful entrepreneurial venture. As a fitness and nutrition expert, Timon put created his success by leaning into his giftedness. Next, he launched Skool4CEOs.com to teach people how to scale their online influence. With thousands and thousands of followers, Timon, agin, leaned into his experiences and his talent to grow yet another business. And soon, he will launch Accelerator 2.0, taking his social media influence training to a new level of performance.

Follow Timon on YouTube and Instagram.


Jun 12, 202337:59
James Dumoulin: The School of Hard Knocks
Jun 05, 202334:33
Jared Herzog: Growing Pains & Necessary Change

Jared Herzog: Growing Pains & Necessary Change

Jared Herzog is a singer-songwriter originally from the beautiful panhandle of Florida. Growing up on gospel and worship music, Jared became influenced by the smooth, emotional melodies and joined the choral and ensemble groups in his school and church. In these groups, he competed in the highest levels of state and carried his pursuit of music into his studies at Lee University.

Jared began his professional music career by gigging full time in the 30A (panhandle of Florida) area when Covid put a halt to his career in Nashville. It was in Florida that he met industry-leading producers, musicians, and managers, who prompted him to move back to Nashville. After spending some time in the music city, Jared realized just how unique of an area 30A Florida truly is, as it offers a place where he could make a much bigger name for himself while connecting with all the same executives from the Nashville area. After performing on Broadway in Nashville, as well as other downtown locations, Jared has just recently relocated to Blue Mountain Beach to continue his artistry in a greater way than ever before. Jared has drawn inspiration from John Mayer, Allen Stone, and Ed Sheehan over the years, but is now producing music that has it’s own pop-soul sound.

"You take the whole audience on a journey and that's what a performance is all about," said John Legend. “Many artists talk about how it feels when they connect with an audience, Jared knows only the joy of connectivity.”

Stay connected with Jared on Instagram @JaredHerzogMusic and on his website.

May 08, 202336:15
Your Rx: Thrive on Life

Your Rx: Thrive on Life

A recap of Episode 94 with CJ Finley.

CJ Finley is a successful entrepreneur who is driven by his mantra of "thrive on life" that he became aware of during a Riser Nation entrepreneurial networking event in Austin, Texas. He believes that challenging oneself in mental, physical, and spiritual ways can lead to success; and he's motivated to host events, podcast, and educate others as a form of giving back. His understanding of success has been built brick by brick, rather than being set off by one specific moment or day, and he emphasizes the importance of instilling hard work, kindness, and respect in children at a young age. CJ Finley encourages anyone with the right mindset and dedication to become an entrepreneur, and he can be followed on Instagram @cj.finley or visited on cjfinley.com, both of which promote his message of making every heartbeat count.

May 07, 202304:36
CJ Finely: Thrive on Life
Apr 03, 202354:11
Your Rx: Focus and Drive

Your Rx: Focus and Drive

In this episode of Your Rx, we reflect on Episode 92 with Tom Knight!

Apr 01, 202303:38
Tom Knight: Voice, Action, Inspirtation
Mar 27, 202354:40
Your Rx: The Power of The Spiritual Journey

Your Rx: The Power of The Spiritual Journey

From Episode 91, my takeaways and key points with Dr. Ryan Livingston. He's an inspiring example of how it is possible to overcome limiting beliefs and feelings of self-doubt. This key takeaway explains how spirituality and religious faith can be connected and positively impact our lives. For example, prayer is an act of faith, not just a way of asking for help, and hyperbaric oxygen is proven to help heal cancer patients. It also suggests to not take life for granted, and to make every second count. It is important to maintain a strong connection to source and an amazing support network, set intentions, engage in spiritual and religious activities, and cultivate relationships. Additionally, it is encouraged to adopt practices of other religions and embrace love, as nobody is incurable. Finally, Dr. Livingston and his organization Forged Medical can be reached out to, both through Instagram and the website forgemedical.com.

Mar 26, 202304:24
Dr. Ryan Livingston - Gratitude to God
Feb 27, 202301:14:35
Your Rx: The Visioneering Process

Your Rx: The Visioneering Process

An episode interlude where I reflect on Episode 90 with Zach Bailey and provide a 6-step process to creating a vision for life.

Feb 26, 202304:60
Zach Bailey: The Balance of Pain & Pleasure
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Payne Schoen: The Influence of Vision
Dec 29, 202258:01
Shadi Asad: Scarcity to Abundance
Dec 21, 202246:15
Dylan Pabia: A Fighter For Change
Dec 14, 202239:27
Michal Zukowski: The Next Generation of GainZ
Dec 09, 202230:28
Ian Inman: Redemption
Dec 07, 202240:07
Jason Nemes: From Death to Life
Nov 25, 202231:40
Clay Stephens: Perseverance - Body and Mind

Clay Stephens: Perseverance - Body and Mind

Back again for another fantastic conversation. So thankful to have this incredible leader back on the show! Clay was on back in Season 2, Episode 57 and shared his incredible story.

He was born with only one pectoral muscle, lacking the one in the right side of his chest. "It's a fairly major muscle in the chest. Everyone has their battles, it just happens that mine is quite visually obvious, so it’s talked about a little more. I don’t think of it as any more hindering than issues that other people in elite sport face though, whether that be mental or physical. We’re all fighting against something.” 

What a profound statement from one of today’s top athletes. It speaks to the heart of the man on the inside. Clay Mason Stephens, born in Australia, is continuing his journey for an Olympic bid to represent his home country. Clay has been part of the NCAA Fighting Illini gymnastics squad and his now back in Australia training with his country team. 

Join our conversation as we discuss the nature and appreciation of transformations, environments for growth, and the mindset to press on under the greatest resistance.

Nov 19, 202225:47
Carson Teagarden - Influence Through Action
Oct 21, 202221:06
Marco Germann - Leadership In Motion
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Dr. Mark Byrne - Creating His Future, Impacting Lives
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Mitch Scarski - Never Settle
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Kevin Hejnas: Perspective Shifts & New Opportunities
Aug 18, 202248:43
Modern Masculinity with Luke Smith

Modern Masculinity with Luke Smith

Luke Smith is a man chasing the best version of himself. He is a former Army Ranger, but that is only part of his story. He never wanted to be the man that says, “I use to be…” He wants to love each day as he pursues that next mountain peak. Some days he win; and others he does not. However, he believes it is all about consistently pursuing his goals, one day at a time. He's confident that those incremental gains will get him to where he wants to be. I know this conversation with a real American hero and masculine warrior will inspire men to own their masculinity and use it in service of those in need.

Jun 04, 202242:51
Chris Jordan: Alpha & Omega
Apr 16, 202238:15
Trevor Franklin: Student of the Game
Apr 15, 202238:15
Craig Capurso: Values As Vehicles
Apr 13, 202235:07
Dustin Becerril: Meant for More
Mar 27, 202237:13
Derrick Townsend: Transformed
Mar 23, 202235:00
Sean Alexander: Control
Feb 27, 202233:11
Matt Branch: Overcome
Feb 25, 202248:18
Cameron Borch: Responsibility

Cameron Borch: Responsibility

Three years ago, my life as I knew it came crashing down due to a disc herniation in my lower back. I went from swimming, weight lifting, and running hours each day to not putting socks on without pain. Thousands of wasted dollars and chiro and PT appointments later, I crossed paths with Andrew on Instagram. He had overcome the SAME situation (a herniated disc and sciatica) despite being told by several” medical professionals” that he would never be able to do so. He was the beacon of light for me, and I have followed his teachings of movement ever since.

Since then, I’ve learned how to move with intention and awareness and am healthier and happier than ever. Today, I am highly passionate about my holistic health. I am continually learning movement and fitness through FRC, PRI, DNS, aerobic training, weightlifting, and gymnastics. Running and road biking are among my current top favorite sports. Laughing is my favorite hobby in the world.

I have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from USC in Industrial and Systems Engineering. After graduating, I had the opportunity to work in Sales, Operations, and Marketing for MoveU, where I met Shiloh and Katie.

The most rewarding result of my injury is that it ultimately led me to this team and professional path. It is my goal to enable you to live a better life because I know you can. I’ve been overweight, I’ve been in pain, I’ve been unhappy. We’ll show you the right steps to take, and you will never look back. Remember, it's not your fault...it's your responsibility.

Follow Cam on Instagram: @CamBorch

Feb 23, 202250:22
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Drew DeOrsey: Manifest
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