Reviews

Great messages!

I really enjoy this show! I try and find many different ways to learn about leadership and the lessons that are out there to be learned and shared. Jeff puts a great spin on the topic of leadership. He is a great host with a great approach. A really great listen!

Goody1128
Sept. 17, 2023

An easy, valuable listen

This is such a creative concept. I loved the episode on self care and Ted Lasso - big fan of both! Appreciated the tips on leadership inserted throughout. And Jeff’s voice is like butta too so it’s a very easy listen. Highly recommend!

LoveBefore100
Sept. 16, 2023

Combining Star Trek and Great Leadership Lessons? Make it so!

Yes, a Star Trek podcast would be cool, but there are plenty of those. Yes, a leadership podcast would be cool, but there are plenty of those. Tying both together? Genius! Jeff does a fantastic job of pulling and delivering lessons from all the Star Trek shows (but I don’t think any of the movies have been covered yet?). If you’re a leader who also loves sci-fi, this show’s for you.

SIMPLEbrandWithMattLyles
May 9, 2023

Starfleet Leadership Academy is such a unique concept.

This is a show made specifically for me. I like Star Trek and I’m into entrepreneurship. After reading a ton of reviews from people like me, I realized there must be more us than I thought. It’s creative and full of little nuggets.

loving the podcast
May 9, 2023

So creative

I mean, this level of creative is just chefs kiss! This podcast is such a cool combo of leadership and Star Trek!! So cool 🖖🏻

Jubeeju
May 9, 2023

Pretty cool!

Star Trek really isn’t my thing but I so enjoyed the retelling and tying this to a life lesson. Really well done! Definitely a show any fan could get into.

Cdraw18
April 18, 2023

Genius!

I love Star Trek. I’ve always loved Star Trek. TOS theme song was played at my wedding and we have a cat named after a Klingon. But hearing the lessons turned into modern examples on how to better function in a work environment is nothing short of genius and such a wonderful application!

LadyBlackwood
April 8, 2023

Not Just For Trek Fans

There are lots of leadership podcasts but this one stands out for two reasons. First, host Jeff Akin is clearly passionate about teaching leadership and he loves Star Trek. His enthusiasm and knowledge about both topics shine through every episode. Second, the structure of the show engages listeners in a unique way. Jeff describes a featured Star Trek episode complete with sound clips. He then shares how the story illustrates a lesson about leadership as well own experience with the issue. And then he closes by giving specific ideas for how you can apply the lesson in your own work. It’s a useful and fun show and others have pointed out you don’t need to know anything about Star Trek to benefit from Jeff’s insights.

Mac Prichard
April 4, 2023

Fantastic Podcast for Leaders and Trek Enthusiasts

I re-downloaded apple podcasts just so I could leave a well-deserved review for The Starfleet Leadership Academy. I stumbled upon this completely by chance but WOW! If you're a Trek fan, this is a fantastic listen. If you're not - this is STILL a great listen for leadership skills. Jeff's enthusiasm is absolutely contagious. The way he breaks down episodes to highlight leadership in a way that you can see on screen, then translates into a modern office anecdote makes leadership fundamentals and their importance easy to understand and follow. I have happily shared with friends and mentors, and you should too. Good leaders can be hard to find, but you can help hone and polish your skills with the lessons learned in this podcast. Ad Astra!

RedCrownBravo2
March 8, 2023

Literally the most unsung podcast on the internet. Jeff Akin should be on the tip of everyone's tongue when it comes to leadership. TED talks, talk show appearances...people, this is your guy! On this podcast, Jeff teaches next leadership through Star Trek! It's incredible. It's fun, it's interesting, it's engaging and it is effective. Highly recommend!

iwasmelvined
Jan. 26, 2023

A Refreshing Look at Star Trek

I am a huge Star Trek fan but haven't enjoyed a lot of the new stuff that has come out. This podcast has renewed my love for the franchise! Jeff is energetic, charismatic, entertaining and brilliant. His ability to take these episodes, even the terrible ones, and teach such actionable and timely leadership and management lessons is amazing. I highly recommend this podcast.

I Was Melvined
Jan. 26, 2023

SFN, The Professor and Star Trek😎

I heard of Jeff Akin when he appeared on Something For Nothing- A Rush Fancast. Where he talked about his love of Rush and in particular their drummer, Neil Peart (The Professor). From there I heard of this podcast dealing with leadership principles in the light of Star Trek. I started at the beginning of this podcast and have a ways to catch up. I have enjoyed it so far. I look forward to digging in deeper. -WJames💀’s and🌈’s

WjaSea
Jan. 22, 2023

Interesting angle related to business

This podcast is interesting because it uses the Star Trek shows as examples of great leadership. He gives specific and actionable insights and activities related to leadership. Fun to listen to even if you don’t watch Star Trek. Guarantee you’ll learn something.

Big Jags
Dec. 28, 2022

So fun!

This show is so fun! What a creative way to revisit the Trekkie universe and entertain at the same time. Obvious choice for the fans.

MandyCccccc
Dec. 23, 2022

Love the approach to leadership practices

I’m not a regular fan of Star Trek programs, but I’m super impressed with this podcast and the energy in each episode. I like the premise of using episodes of the Star Trek universe to pull out timely leadership practices and tips. Nice work! Definitely recommend this for any leaders that also love sci-fi!

emjay217
Dec. 22, 2022

New twist on Leadership

If you’re looking for a new view on leadership, and more Star Trek, this is your podcast! Jeff even broke down The Infinite Vulcan and did a fantastic job of showing how well Star Trek covers diversity & how we can all apply it into our own business. Jeff Akin has the business experience that will help you boldly go where no one has gone before.

Podcastermom
Dec. 20, 2022

Very well done!

I am not a Star Trek fan, not because it isn’t entertaining, rather much of its core messaging is extremely problematic. That being said, Jeff creates a very entertaining and well done podcast that really draws you in. His message is distilling leadership principles from the episodes, which is something on which we can agree. Jeff’s experience, humor, and obvious talent comes through each episode and leaves the listener entertained, engaged, and thinking. I don’t know what else you would want. If you are a Star Trek fan, this is a no-brainer, if you are not, I still encourage you to listen. You will find as I did, that it is well worth your time.

OTBL1
Dec. 20, 2022

Great leadership - Make it so!

I love Jeff’s take on summarizing episodes of Star Trek canon, sharing some behind-the-scenes facts, then pulling lessons on leadership out of those episodes. I had forgotten there was an animated series until this show! Great blend of fun, humor, entertainment, and ah-ha moments.

The Real Jerry Dugan
Dec. 16, 2022

Out of this world!

This show is fantastic! I recommend it often to friends who are interested in leadership or Star Trek or BOTH! Jeff is an absolute pro with a killer voice and a passion for this. Hit play…you won’t regret it!

FitMessJeremy
Dec. 16, 2022

A Fun Take on Leadership Principles

First, this show is just fun. The enthusiasm is palpable and stories are classic. Second, the production is fantastic! It features lots of clips and sound bites from the original shows. Really nicely done! Third, the principles are sound. It’s easy for leadership material to feel dry. This format makes it so great to take in! I was a bit put off by the sheer quantity of ads (I lost count after 6), but I know a show has to pay the bills somehow. Overall it’s an amazing show that you should definitely drop in and listen to!

dcumberland
Dec. 14, 2022

Unarguably contagious enthusiasm

I was encouraged by many of the podcast’s reviews from others like me that said they weren’t huge fans of Star Trek but enjoyed the show. I’m glad that was enough to convince me to give it a chance because who doesn’t love a show that finds a way to engage you on an interesting topic but with a truly unique spin? Whoever that person is we wouldn’t be friends anyway and I definitely wouldn’t trust their podcast recommendation or playlist. This show is worth a listen. The host has an incredible podcasting voice that’s extremely easy and enjoyable to listen to. His enthusiasm is obvious and one might say unarguably contagious. Try not to get sucked in all you want - but I promise that you can’t!

C$E&@!
Dec. 8, 2022

Very creative podcast!

This podcast is incredibly creative. I love the way that the host has found a way to take a topic that he loves, and review that while also applying it to leadership principles, and sharing takeaways that we can all take into our every day lives. Well done!

Afuhriman.
Dec. 7, 2022

Interesting

I’m not a big Star Trek fan , but thoroughly enjoyed how the host weaved in elements of the show with leadership advice. I found this podcast to be unique and engaging. Well done!

ToshJ
Nov. 29, 2022

Fun leadership lessons

As a Star Trek fan and fellow podcaster (Simplify Jesus podcast), this is a fun one to listen to! Good leadership talks using episodes and scenarios from all throughout the Star Trek timeline in a fun and engaging way.

MattG2013
Nov. 29, 2022

Fun!

This podcast is well produced and a really fun way to learn about leadership. Give it a listen!

MamaResilience
Nov. 25, 2022

Great concept!

This is such a creative way to explore leadership! Jeff gives a fun recap of the Star Trek episode at the beginning before digging into the lessons we can take away from it. Even if you’re not a Trekkie, you’ll enjoy Jeff’s take.

faintlyvisible
Nov. 23, 2022

👏👏👏

To be transparent I do not know much about star trek so I didn't expect to be captured by this podcast! However I was greatly uplifted hearing how he can relate the leadership qualities from the characters from the show! He really brings it down to earth with applicable lessons on how we can improve out own leadership! Thank you

Sam Aiko organicmatrix
Nov. 3, 2022

A different take on leadership

I’m soooo pleased that I found this podcast! Very happy that the r planes were so relevant to my organization even though I’ve never seen the Star Trek episode that was referenced. It didn’t matter because the truths that were communicated are universal. Excellent addition to anyone’s podcast feed! Looking forward to more.

Think_Blue78
Oct. 27, 2022

Not Normally a Star Trek Fan

While I would never call myself a true “trekky I grew up on Star Trek. I have has mixed feelings over the years about the shows that have come and gone. I wanted to find out more about the new show and I have got to say, they now have my attention. The insights and just passion on this show make me believe I have been missing out by not trying the new show.

the fallible man
Oct. 23, 2022

Leadership & Diversity under a Star Trek lens

This is a very unique show concept that illustrates how Star Trek is full of leadership examples. It has the trivia and fandom warranted of Star Trek but it gets translated into day to day life lessons and leadership insights. If you have any passion for science fiction, and at least no aversion to Star Trek, you will enjoy this podcast.

Ten Hands One Home
Oct. 22, 2022