HeyJaredSteward Leaders: Not About Us
Steward Leaders is a podcast for executives, founders, and professionals who understand that leadership is not about power or self.Hosted by Eric R.
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Conversation with Ryan McCool about selfless leadership & lessons from the US Marine Corps (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Ryan McCool about selfless leadership, the leadership lessons Ryan drew from his experience as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, and the ideas behind his book, It’s Not About You! Discovering Selfless Leadership. The conversation explores connecting everyday work to a greater purpose, respecting employees’ personal time, taking accountability rather than assigning blame, understanding leadership as a burden and responsibility to others, and practici
Conversation with Paul Barnhurst about financial planning & analysis (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Paul Barnhurst about the evolving role of FP&A (financial planning and analysis) professionals, stewardship in financial leadership, and how finance can create greater value through sound analysis, business partnership, and wise decision-making. They discuss technical excellence, AI, empathy, operational understanding, communication, burnout, and the importance of presenting thoughtful recommendations rather than simply reporting numbers.
Conversation with Scott Dueser about building an enduring culture of exceptional customer service (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Scott Dueser about building an enduring culture of exceptional customer service, leadership, and stewardship at First Financial Bank. They discuss intentional culture-building, employee development, customer care, leadership training, hiring, teamwork, and creating joy through people-centered leadership.
Conversation with Scott Dueser about stewardship and building enduring banking institutions (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Scott Dueser about stewardship, fiduciary leadership, and building enduring banking institutions. They discuss stewardship, relationships, generational customers, governance, culture, performance, and the responsibilities leaders owe to customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Conversation with Jeff Mercer about "building better bankers" (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Jeff Mercer about leadership development in community banking, the Texas Tech School of Banking, and the stewardship mindset required for effective bankers and bank directors. The discussion explores building better bankers, developing leadership through practice, preparing future bank leaders and directors, and the importance of governance, accountability, and lifelong learning.
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