The Humility Advantage

What does it actually mean to lead? In this episode, Dr. Dung Trinh sits down with Jay Alexander—Marine Corps veteran, author of The Humility Advantage, and leadership coach—to discuss a fundamental shift in how we view authority.
J shares behind-the-scenes insights from his journey into the John Maxwell coaching community. He breaks down why leadership isn’t about the name on your door, but the influence you have on those around you.
In this episode, we discuss:
  • Influence over Authority: Why anyone, regardless of their rank or title, can be a leader.
  • The Power of Community: How connecting with a network of growth-minded leaders transformed Jay’s own confidence and perspective.
  • Psychological Safety: The essential ingredient for creating a workplace where people feel safe to share ideas and speak their truth.
  • The Maxwell Philosophy: Understanding the DISC assessment and how to adapt leadership principles to your own authentic voice.
Whether you are a formal manager or an aspiring influencer, this episode provides a roadmap for continuous growth and creating impact.

What is The Humility Advantage?

The Humility Advantage — Less Ego. More Impact.

What if the secret to stronger leadership, deeper influence, and lasting peace isn’t more confidence—but greater mental fitness rooted in humility?

Hosted by J. Alexander—former Marine, healthcare executive, and leadership coach—The Humility Advantage goes beneath the surface of success to explore what truly drives authentic, sustainable leadership. This podcast challenges the inner saboteurs that quietly undermine high performers—the inner critic, the controller, the pleaser, and the judge—and replaces them with calm, clear, purpose-driven leadership from within.

Through real stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and practical mental fitness tools inspired by Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence, each episode helps you recognize when ego and fear are hijacking your decisions—and how to return to your wiser, grounded self in real time. You’ll learn how to quiet imposter syndrome, build emotional intelligence under pressure, and lead from a place of clarity rather than reactivity.

Blending science, soul, and strategy, The Humility Advantage equips you to win the inner battles that drain your energy and limit your impact—so you can lead with presence, composure, and confidence that doesn’t rely on force or image.

Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or simply working to lead yourself better, this show will challenge how you define strength, success, and greatness.

Because the world doesn’t need more impressive leaders.
It needs more mentally fit, humble ones.