Why You Should Lead With Care, Not Just Authority With Kaine Ogden

The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea · Oct 13, 2026 · 23m

Kaine Ogden described influence as earning people’s buy-in and said it grows when leaders take risks and make difficult decisions. He reflected on nearly eight years in the Australian Army, where both strong and poor leaders shaped the leader he wanted to become. One senior leader initially seemed abrasive, but Kaine came to understand that his approach was rooted in genuine care and experience, which led Kane to advocate for him. A 2016 podcast by Tom Bilyeu sparked Kaine’s interest in personal development, entrepreneurship, and reading. Since leaving the military, Kaine has built a jet ski…