Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

As leaders, we are called to make high-stakes decisions… It can be stressful to make decisions when you can’t predict what will happen… (And when your team is relying on you to make the right call)… But what if there were practical techniques to make decisions in the face of uncertain outcomes? My guest, Everett Harper, is here to discuss his book Move to the Edge, Declare it Center. In the book,...

There’s been a seismic shift in leadership… Leading with power and control doesn’t work anymore… It’s all about meaningful connections . But how do you build these connections & better serve your team? Dr. Michelle Johnston is here to discuss her book The Seismic Shift in Leadership . Listen to learn: How to own your journey Why you need to give up perfection How to identify your communication...

What holds leaders back from creating the future? Visions are a dime a dozen, but few people make them happen… What separates these leaders from the rest? Rich Russakoff is here to break down the Six C’s of Leadership. Listen to learn: Why leadership = good listening How to get others to buy in to your vision Why leaders need to be lifetime learners How to be a proactive listener Why leadership is...

Having a personal brand isn’t an option anymore… Less than 15% of people have a personal brand, but many more claim to. Whether you want to land your dream job… Attract the perfect employees for your business… Or build relationships with like-minded leaders… Your personal brand sends a clear message about your goals and philosophy. (And it’s deeper than self-promotion!) In this episode, Chellie Ph...

If everyone on your team had your attitude, what would happen? As a leader, you have more influence than you think… Even if you’re hiding your fear and doubt, it’s seeping into your team… But if you learn the art of state management, you can shake off negative emotions and approach your day with your head in the game. Tim Redmond leads one of the most successful business growth coaching firms in t...

As a 21st-century leader, you NEED global communication skills…   With the rise of remote work, business is only becoming more international…   But how can you bridge cultural differences to lead your team in a global setting?   My guest, Heather Hansen, is a Global Communication Consultant who helps top global leaders foster unmuted communication cultures across global and remote teams.   In this...

Your business isn’t really about selling your product…   It’s about the narrative you build…   The stories you tell to mobilize people around your message…   The big picture vision for your future…   Narratives are what make great companies and great leaders.   When your narrative is strong, even your customers will want to be a part of it.   But how do you turn your vision into a powerful narrati...

Ready to be a brand new person? We’re giving you a “Rebirth Roadmap”… These changes are so simple… But they plant the seeds for you to become the best leader you can be. And because personal development IS professional development… We’re taking a deep dive into personal growth with my guest Kasey Tench, a Holistic Life Coach.   Kasey has developed a coaching plan that uses the seasons of nature to...

You might be missing out on this incredible way to level up your leadership… You can do it when you’re relaxing at the beach… I’m talking about reading a book. And though we love business books, fiction books are an untapped resource for leadership wisdom… My guest Melanie Bell, the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, benefited so much from reading fiction that she started Leaders Who Fiction, a virtua...

Have you been stuck in a cycle—and not even noticed?   It’s easy to go with the flow and get caught in a pattern…   But if you never take stock of the bigger picture…   You’ll never go beyond where you are now.   You need to embrace intentionality.   Luckily for you, my guest wrote a book on it.    Larry Long Jr. is the Founder and CEO of LLJR Enterprises and the author of JOLT!: Get Zapped Into I...

If 66% of businesses fail within the first 10 years…   How do you not only avoid failure…    But become a power brand in your market?   You need to unlock sustainable revenue growth—but where do you start?   Luckily for you, my guest Jackson Calame coined the 8 Pillars of Sustainable Revenue Growth.   As the founder and CEO of First Class Business, Jackson has used these principles to help entrepr...

If you’re trying to lead every member of your team as if they were the same person…   You’re probably hitting a wall.   Your team is made up of unique individuals with unique motivations.   But how do you discover these motivations and build one-on-one relationships with your team? Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley and Wall Street—and an entrepreneur, advisor, and author.    He’s her...

Business is more international than ever…   Meaning that leaders NEED to work cross-culturally.   But what does it take to build trust across cultures that have different ways of doing business?   Dr. Rajesh Kumar is the CEO and Founder of Global Strategic Advisory, where he helps international brands navigate cross-cultural differences and avoid billion-dollar mistakes.   In this episode, he’ll d...

What does storytelling have to do with leadership? The best leaders understand the power of narrative… If you can make your team feel like they’re on a hero’s journey… Just like the epic quests you see in movies…   They’ll follow you wherever you want to go. Paul Glover is a performance coach and former federal court trial attorney who believes in the power of narrative to influence and educate. I...

Want an easy, 5-step method to build your vision and strategy?   What about a system to determine your team’s superpowers?   Michael King is here to break down his T.E.A.M.S. Methodology and the Enneagram of Personality.   These tools will help you define your gameplan—and then determine how to leverage your team’s unique gifts to enact it.   Michael is a pastor turned Executive Coach who uses the...

How do you ensure that your business is guided by your core values…   Even when the unpredictable happens?   My guest Jonathan Cotten calls this radical integrity.    As the President and CEO of Easy Step Enterprises, Jonathan leverages his business to transform lives and reflect his core values.    In this episode, he’ll share:  How to lead your business with radical integrity Why you need a cult...

The most valuable asset in a business?   People.   When you understand your team’s value… You can make miracles happen at work. My guest, Dave Bookbinder, is a valuation expert who believes in the impact of human capital. He’s here to talk about the valuation of people, as well as: How to avoid toxic employees Why trust is the secret to innovation Why building resilience builds the bottom line And...

As a leader, you want to amplify your impact…   The best way to do that?   Build other leaders.   When you unite other leaders to your vision, your impact will be exponential.   But how do you empower others to lead?    And how can you navigate leadership in challenging times?   This episode’s guest, Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, helps leaders rethink the way they tap into their ne...

What if there was a way to do less—and gain more?   What if you could accelerate business growth without bulldozing your personal life?   This episode’s guest, Simon Severino, figured out how to achieve his business goals while maximizing time spent away from work.   And he wrote his book, Strategy Sprints, to help you do the same.   Listen now to hear Simon’s story and find out how his blueprint...

Turning every message into a story leads to better outcomes – better leadership, better results in high stress situations, better sales numbers. Anyone can do it, and Richard Newman explains exactly how to get started. The author and Founder of Body Talk has helped over 100,000 business leaders from around the world improve their communication skills and their impact. Richard gives listeners the a...

Challenge your assumptions of leadership.   Why should you ask candidates where they want to be AFTER the position you are hiring for?   Why is getting into the weeds on a complex problem good leadership?   Dan Gray leads the growth team at Kotn, a sustainable clothing line, and has a decade of experience scaling B2B and B2C brands. The passion for his employees, drive to learn and commitment to h...

This episode is for every entrepreneur and every business leader who wants to find five-star employees but dreads the hiring process. All In Company Co-Founder Danielle Mulvey has cracked the code for recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best employees for your team. Her objective employee rating system removes the hassle and guess work, allowing you to identify candidates who will fit your compa...

Six skills for more effective leadership.   Six skills to win interviews and gain greater self-knowledge.   Six skills you need now.   Guest Michelle Holden is an author, corporate coach, and “self-esteem architect” who works with individuals and corporations to develop the talent within. She shares a six pack of skills that have helped her clients achieve their leadership goals.   Stop asking, “w...

Successfully scaling up your business from 2 to 200 is one of the greatest challenges you will face.   Doing so while maintaining a strong company culture with remote teams spread across the globe makes it an even taller task.   But it can be done!   Myles Anderson navigated this path and joins the podcast to map the way for other up and coming entrepreneurs. As the CEO and Co-Founder of BrightLoc...

Every referral is a recommendation.   Every testimonial is a recommendation.   Are you getting the recommendations your business needs?   David Nour is a world-renowned speaker, coach, and expert on business relationships. His Curve Bender strategy will help you identify, prioritize, and cultivate the impactful relationships that will not only determine what you can accomplish but also shape the l...