The Daily Spark
Start your day with purpose. The Daily Spark is a 5-minute motivational podcast designed to ignite your mindset, sharpen your leadership, and help you rise with clarity—every single weekday. Whether you’re a business leader, a public servant, or someone striving for personal excellence, these quick hits of inspiration are made for your climb. 🎧 Fuel your day. Lead with clarity. Start with a spark.
Episodes

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
How candid, in-the-moment updates from leaders create clarity, connection, and collective resilience.

2 days ago
2 days ago
How candid, in-the-moment updates from leaders create clarity, connection, and collective resilience.

4 days ago
4 days ago
Why openness is a leadership strength—and how timing can elevate—or erode—its impact.

5 days ago
5 days ago
Why unscripted leadership matters—and how today’s short, honest videos from CEOs build trust.

Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Crisis isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. Jacinda Ardern’s COVID-19 response shows why resilience sustains leaders through the long storm.

Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Toyota’s post-tsunami recovery wasn’t just about supply chains—it was about empathy. Chad Brocato explores why caring leaders recover stronger.

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Ebola taught us that in crisis, silence fuels panic. Clarity, consistency, and empathy turn fear into trust.

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Chad Brocato revisits the Chernobyl disaster as a cautionary tale on hesitation and contrasts it with Three Mile Island—showing why decisive leadership matters most when information is incomplete.

Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
In today’s Daily Spark, Chad Brocato shares how KLM Airlines turned volcanic ash into a leadership lesson: calm creates trust in chaos.

Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Stop chasing endless to-do lists. Learn how finish lines provide clarity and boost productivity.