In the Season 2 premiere of Great Friends, John Wheeler sits down with Andrew Horn, executive coach and founder of Relational Leadership, for a deep dive into the mindset and practices that define great leadership. Together, they explore how personal integrity—living your values, speaking the truth, and honoring agreements—creates the foundation for leading with clarity and impact.

Andrew shares the “identity model of change,” a powerful framework that shows why true transformation doesn’t begin with strategies or goals, but with how leaders see themselves. From there, he unpacks the drama triangle and empowerment dynamic, revealing how leaders can shift from reactivity to responsibility and create environments where teams thrive.

The conversation isn’t just about leadership in the boardroom—it’s about showing up fully in every area of life. Andrew and John discuss flow states, the subtle art of nervous system regulation, and how to build impeccable agreements that keep teams aligned and accountable. With practical tools like the “above the line/below the line” mindset and the simple power of gratitude practices, Andrew helps leaders reimagine how they lead, connect, and grow.

As John reflects, leadership is more than achieving outcomes—it’s about becoming someone who inspires trust and action by embodying the values they expect from others. This episode offers a rare look at the inner work required to make that shift and invites listeners to join a new season of conversations designed to challenge and equip leaders for their next chapter.