Leadership Development Group
Hosted by Leadership Development Group
A husband-and-wife consulting duo offers weekly advice for managers on eliminating workplace conflict and improving team productivity.
This is a co-hosted podcast by the husband-and-wife team behind a leadership consulting firm. Each episode diagnoses a common workplace problem—like 'firefighting' or poor communication—and reframes it using their 'drama-free' methodology. The show functions as content marketing for their business, consistently referencing and promoting their own guides, workshops, and consulting services as the solution.
“The show's core identity is its 'drama-free' angle, applying a consistent framework to all leadership challenges. The husband-and-wife dynamic between hosts Dennis and Lisa McIntee is central, as is the direct and transparent pipeline from podcast advice to their paid consulting services.”
Who hosts this show
Dennis and Lisa McIntee are the founders of Leadership Development Group, a consulting firm established in 2005 to help companies improve their work culture. Through their "Drama Free Living" podcast and other work, they have assisted over 2,000 companies in reducing workplace conflict and boosting productivity. Dennis is an author and keynote speaker who has coached leaders internationally, while Lisa manages the operational and strategic side of the business.
Credentials & credits
- CEO and Co-Founder, Leadership Development Group
- Business Consultant
- Keynote Speaker
- Executive Coach
- Author, "The 8 Qualities of Drama Free Teams"
- Author, "The Power of Pursuit"
Other ventures
- Leadership Development Group (Consulting Firm)
- Leadership Roundtable (Peer Community)
- Keynote Speaking
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Stop cleaning up the webs without dealing with the spider 🕸️ #leadershipJun 28, 2026 · 32s
- 02Your problem might not be the real problem #leadership #problemsolvingJun 26, 2026 · 32s
- 03
- 04
- 05Drama Free Living Podcast, Ep. 215: 4 Problem-Solving Blind Spots Most Leaders HaveJun 22, 2026 · 29 min
- 06Context Turns Orders Into PartnershipsJun 18, 2026 · 32s
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Drama Free Living Podcast, Ep. 215: 4 Problem-Solving Blind Spots Most Leaders Have
This episode clearly articulates the show's core premise: leaders should stop 'firefighting' symptoms and instead identify the root cause of problems.
- 02Drama Free Living Podcast, Ep. 214: 5 Leadership Mistakes That Create Drama: Communication
Offers practical communication tactics, such as 'contracting' for conversations, that exemplify the show's actionable advice style.
- 03Drama Free Living Podcast, Ep. 213: Coaching Teams to Own, Grow, and Thrive (Bill Perry)
Demonstrates the show's interview format, featuring an internal team member to discuss coaching and reinforce the firm's methodologies.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is primarily a co-hosted discussion and not a traditional interview-based podcast. On the rare occasion a guest is featured (typically an internal team member), the format becomes a three-person conversation. The hosts guide the discussion around a central theme, integrating the guest's insights into their existing 'drama-free' framework rather than conducting a formal Q&A. They often build on the guest's answers with their own client examples and analysis.
The format is a conversational dialogue between co-hosts Dennis and Lisa McIntee, who build on each other's points using client anecdotes and simple analogies (e.g., the spider and the web). While primarily a two-person show, they occasionally feature their own team members as guests. A key part of the style is the regular promotion of their company's guides and workshops as solutions to the topics discussed.
Questions Leadership Development Group keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Leadership Development Group reaches for it.
problem-solving
1- Q.01
“Do you ever feel exhausted running from fire to fire, never solving the real problem?”
This is an opening question used to establish immediate relatability with leaders who feel overwhelmed.
process
3- Q.01
“What if what you're calling a problem is actually just a symptom?”
The hosts use this question to introduce their core methodology of looking for root causes instead of surface-level issues.
- Q.02
“What's the mistake leaders are making in this situation?”
A framing question used to introduce and analyze a common set of leadership errors.
- Q.03
“What does a transformational, relational leader actually look like in practice?”
Asks for a practical, behavioral description to make a theoretical leadership style more concrete.
advice
2- Q.01
“Can you give an example of when a leader gave the 'how' without explaining the 'why'?”
A prompt designed to elicit a concrete story that illustrates the importance of providing context.
- Q.02
“Are there any 'hacks' or shortcuts to increase your sense of wonder?”
This question seeks quick, actionable tips for the audience after a more theoretical discussion.
mindset
2- Q.01
“What does it actually mean to 'get your needs met' in a professional context?”
This is a clarifying question used to break down a psychological concept for a business audience.
- Q.02
“What mindset does a leader need to effectively coach and develop their team?”
An opening question used in guest episodes to establish the core principles of the topic.
personal
1- Q.01
“What's your big takeaway from our conversation today?”
A closing question, often directed at a guest, to summarize the episode's main point.
Signature segments
- · Drama Free Living
- · The 'firefighting' metaphor
- · The spider and the web analogy
- · Promoting their '10 Blind Spots' guide
- · Adult-to-adult conversations
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not typically feature external experts. Guests are drawn from within their own organization, such as team member Bill Perry, to provide an internal perspective that reinforces the hosts' methodologies.
- Bill Perryon Coaching Teams to Own, Grow, and Thrive (Bill Perry)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is self-sponsored, serving as the primary marketing channel for the hosts' company, Leadership Development Group. Episodes consistently promote the firm's paid guides, online courses, and consulting services.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Leadership Development Group
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by Dennis and Lisa McIntee, the husband-and-wife co-founders of Leadership Development Group.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is primarily a co-hosted conversational show. The hosts discuss common leadership challenges and offer solutions based on their consulting frameworks. They occasionally feature their own team members as guests.
- Is the podcast still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, the 'Drama Free Living Podcast' releases new episodes weekly.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- The show does not typically feature external guests. Episodes are either hosted by Dennis and Lisa McIntee alone or with one of their internal team members.
- Where can I find the free guides and resources mentioned in the episodes?
- The resources, such as the '10 Leadership Blind Spots Guide', are available for download on the Leadership Development Group website.
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