Leader By Design

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. Motivation is easy at the start of the year. Clarity is harder and far more important. In this leadership podcast episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing and how to fix it , Brendan Rogers expla...

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. As the year comes to a close, many business owners and leaders rush into planning for next year — without stopping to reflect on what actually worked. In this business growth podcast episode, Brend...

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. From the outside, a dual-CEO structure can sound collaborative, progressive, and even safer than relying on one person at the top. But in reality? For most organisations, two CEOs create more compl...

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. Most business owners think they need more complex marketing strategies to grow — funnels, SEO, content machines, paid ads… But the truth? The biggest growth lever is often the simplest one you’re i...

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. Most leaders aren’t held back by what they see — they’re held back by what they don’t. And the biggest leadership blindspot inside growing teams is also the one almost no one talks about: Avoiding...

If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. Most business owners and leaders believe their business system is the problem — EOS, OKRs, Lean, SOPs, L10s, dashboards, workflows. But the truth is far more uncomfortable: Systems don’t fail becau...

Want a self-managing team and a business that grows without you doing it all? If you're a business owner or leader who wants more clarity, stronger performance and a team that actually takes ownership — it’s time to step into the High-Impact Leader you’re meant to be. Click here. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is powerful for structure, clarity, and accountability — it helps you lead t...

Most business owners and leaders say they need better time management . But here’s the truth: you can’t manage time — you can only manage your priorities inside it. In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan Rogers shares a real coaching conversation that flips the traditional idea of “time management” on its head. You’ll learn how to plan weekly, decide dail...

When only a few team members are doing the wrong thing, sending a group email might feel easier — but it rarely fixes the real issue. In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan Rogers shares a real story of a new SME leader who took a “broad-brush” approach to correcting team behaviour… and how it backfired. You’ll learn why direct conversations build trust,...

You’ve built success — but you’re still stuck. In this Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) business growth podcast , Brendan Rogers shares the five critical signs your business isn’t built for scale, even if it looks successful from the outside. Many SME leaders are unknowingly trapped by the very habits that made them successful — personal oversight, reactive decision-making, and...

If your business is growing but you’re working harder, feeling stretched, and losing control — this episode is for you. In this Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) business growth podcast, Brendan Rogers reveals how growth without balance quietly breaks many small businesses and SMEs — and the simple framework that helps you fix it for good. The SME Impact Triangle™ shows you how...

Feeling unsure about your leadership doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re paying attention. In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the script on self-doubt and reveals why reflection is actually the clearest sign you’re a savvy business owner. You’ll discover how awareness, cur...

Most leaders think giving more feedback is the secret to better performance. But the truth? The fastest way to build a genuine feedback culture is to ask for feedback yourself . In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the traditional feedback mindset and shows why real leadership starts...

Are you stuck in the “Networking Black Hole”? You attend events, hand out cards, smile, and leave... but nothing happens. No new leads, no partnerships, no growth. If that’s your experience, this small business podcast episode is for you. In this short solo episode of the Why Your Business Isn’t Growing business growth podcast, Brendan Rogers from Leader By Design flips the outdated belief that “t...

Are your 1:1s driving team performance—or just chewing up time? In the latest business growth podcast episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing , Brendan Rogers reveals the 5 most common mistakes business owners make that turn 1:1 meetings into status updates, instead of powerful performance meetings that actually drive business results. You’ll discover: Why most 1:1s lead to vague updates, not o...

More rooms doesn’t equal more growth. In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan Rogers shows why your networking may be slowing sales—and how to fix it in a week. You’ll learn five signs (cards not relationships; dreading follow-up; pitching instead of connecting; entering events without a goal; a foggy one-liner) and simple fixes...

Long plans don’t grow a business—weekly execution does. In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan Rogers hands you a one-page strategic plan for busy owners: five questions (12-month success, why it matters, one metric, 3 focus areas, 90-day outcomes), a 90-day rhythm (plan, review weekly, reset), and his three-word filter—Money •...

Still avoiding “micromanagement” and wondering why projects drift? In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan Rogers shows why vagueness—not control—kills momentum. You’ll learn his 90-second Clarity Contract (Result, Evidence, When, Guardrails, Help) to set outcomes without hovering, plus scripts for handovers and check-ins that l...

Could a quiet money–trust wobble put you on the front page? In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) , Brendan shares a 30-minute trust tune-up to protect reputation and speed business growth . You’ll get five simple moves: Write clear “Money Rules” Use two outside approvers Keep a daylight conflict register Run boring monthly controls Create a safe Speak-Up path The...

Are performance reviews quietly stalling business growth ? In this straight-talking episode, Brendan Rogers shares three habits to retire—skipping the conversation, scoring people, and drowning everyone in forms—and the simple system to grow your business without HR drama. You’ll learn a light monthly check-in and deeper quarterly review, outcome-based goals with 360 input, plus a one-page guide a...

What would your “Kiss Cam” moment reveal about your leadership? In business, you’re always in the spotlight — even when you don’t know it. In this episode, Brendan unpacks Coldplay’s now-viral Kiss Cam moment, where six seconds on a stadium screen exposed two senior leaders, triggered resignations, and sent shockwaves through their company. You’ll discover why growing your business isn’t just abou...

Still firefighting at 9 pm while growing your business feels impossible? In this episode Brendan Rogers spotlights the five red-flag realities throttling business growth —decisions stalled on your desk, A-players bailing, daily firefights, a vision no one can repeat, and your mood hijacking the room. You’ll unpack the three levers— clarity, capability, cadence —plus micro-habits like 60-second vis...

Think being “open to feedback” proves great leadership? Brendan Rogers says it’s the hidden handbrake on business growth . In this punchy episode he dismantles the myth and unveils the Feedback Hunt: systemise, ask specific questions, close the loop, and seek the quiet voices. The result? Relentless business growth powered by teams that feel 4.6 × more empowered. If growing your business feels stu...

Think a new hire should smash KPIs in week one? Think again. In this raw, relatable episode Brendan Rogers unpacks how the first 90 days nursing Baby Sky through drug withdrawal unlocked a neuroscience-backed Regulate-Relate-Reason roadmap for leaders. You’ll discover the daily micro-touchpoints, guided-autonomy phase, and weekly 1:1 rhythm that shrink ramp-up time, cut turnover, and ignite durabl...

Are you the go-to expert in your business - but still feel stuck on the tools and buried in team questions? This episode uncovers why being too good at your job might quietly be slowing down your business growth. Brendan shares how technical mastery, while once your biggest asset, can become the bottleneck that limits team performance and stalls your ability to grow your business . You’ll learn: W...