Forged with Dan Greer

Permission Slip Not Required

Too many people are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and say, “You’re ready.” Newsflash: leadership doesn’t come with a permission slip.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I break down why you don’t need to wait for approval, a title, or someone else’s blessing. If you see the need, pick up the sword and get after it. Leaders aren’t appointed — they’re forged in action.

The Leadership Trenchline: Why Grit Beats Glamour Every Time

Everyone wants the spotlight, but real leadership isn’t about glamour — it’s about grit. In this Labor Day special, Dan Greer digs into the trenchline of leadership, where grease, grind, and grit build leaders who last.
True leadership means shifting the focus from yourself to others — helping them see what they’re capable of and stepping into it.Spotlights fade. Glamour doesn’t last. But grit? That’s the stuff that forges leaders in the trenches.

Sweat Equity Still Matters

We live in a world chasing shortcuts — instant results, overnight success, and “hacks” for everything. But the truth hasn’t changed: sweat equity still matters.
In this episode, I break down why real work isn’t outdated. Sweat, blisters, and early mornings are still the foundation of success. If you want lasting results, you’ve got to put in the work — and this is your reminder that shortcuts can’t replace sweat equity.

Why This Book Exists

Every leader hits a wall. Six years ago, I slammed into mine. What I needed was a roadmap — something honest, gritty, and practical. It didn’t exist. So I wrote it. Grit, Grease, and Grace isn’t just a book, it’s the playbook I wish I had when I was stuck. In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I’ll tell you why this book had to be written and why it might be exactly what you need right now.

Six Years in the Making

Most people overestimate what can be done in a year and underestimate what can be achieved in a decade. Six Years in the Making dives into the lessons learned from years of building, failing forward, and refusing to quit.
It’s not about chasing the private jet dream overnight, it’s about stacking one solid step on top of another until the big picture takes shape. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode reminds you that as long as you keep moving, you’re still making progress.

Lessons From the Trenches

I learned more running a blade and patching potholes than I ever did in a boardroom. The dirt teaches what diplomas can’t.
Lessons From the Trenches is about real leadership — forged in hard work, tough choices, and everyday life. Dan Greer shares raw stories and practical wisdom that cut past the fluff and get straight to what works.
Because leadership isn’t taught in a classroom. It’s forged in the trenches.

The Blueprint for Leading Your Family Like You Lead a Company

If your business is thriving but your family is gasping for air, you’re losing where it matters most. This episode dives into the same principles that build strong companies—vision, structure, and intentional leadership and shows you how to apply them at home. Because success in the boardroom means nothing if you’re bankrupt at the dinner table.

Hard Choices Forged Leaders

Real leadership doesn’t grow in safe spaces—it’s hammered out in the moments that make your stomach drop. In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we cut through the fluff and get real about how the hardest calls shape the strongest leaders. Every tough decision builds grit, every risk sharpens confidence, and every challenge creates leaders who last.
This isn’t about theory, it’s about stepping up when it counts.

Why You Feel Alone in Leadership (and How to Fight It)

Why You Feel Alone in Leadership (and How to Fight It)
Every leader eventually hits that wall, the quiet moments when the weight of responsibility feels heavier than ever and no one seems to understand. That’s the lie of leadership isolation. You are not meant to carry it alone.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we expose why loneliness creeps in at the top and share practical ways to fight back—by staying grounded, leaning on your circle, and staying connected to the One who called you to lead.

Burn the Safety Net

Six years ago, I walked out of corporate life with nothing but grit and faith. Scary? Absolutely. Worth it? Every single day.
This 5-minute episode of Forged with Dan Greer is for anyone sitting on the edge of change, scared to leap. Sometimes freedom doesn’t come with a parachute, it starts with one terrifying step.