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It has been said culture can eat strategy for breakfast. The wrong culture can impact all of your best intentions. But building the right culture can unleash a tidal wave of high performance, brand loyalty, and customer satisfaction. How can a leader build that kind of culture? In this episode, we dive deep into those […] The post How To Design A Company Culture Employees Love (#070) first a...

Leaders live and die by the way they communicate with their teams. Being able to explain things in ways that create clarity, purpose, and a sense of positive possibility gives people inspiration. Leaders must be sensitive to how they craft their message. Because our messages as leaders are made up of words, the words we […] The post Communications and the Words We Choose (#069) first appeare...

From time to time, it’s helpful to hear someone else’s story about their journey into entrepreneurship and business ownership. There are so many different lessons to learn, things to explore, and experiences for success. In this episode, my guest, Paul Halme, talks about his journey. He’ll share what worked and what didn’t. Listen as we […] The post One Business Owner...

Success in business does not always equal success in life. Too often leaders in the business world suffer stress at home and have trouble with personal matters. How do you build a business success without creating a personal mess? My guest is Kyle Sullivan. He is a former athlete, turned pastor, and now a business […] The post Unleashing the CHAMP Within (#067) first appeared on Leadership P...

When we think of teams, we usually think about performance. Is the team achieving everything you hope for? High-performing teams need high-performing leaders. But to be able to perform at the highest level as a leader, it is helpful to study those who have already achieved various degrees of success. My guest is one such […] The post Understanding Truly EPIC Performance (#066) first appeared...

The idea of a mastermind group was first introduced by Napoleon Hill in his “Think and Grow Rich” book almost 100 years ago. But historically, mastermind groups have existed far longer. Some might go so far as to say that Jesus and his 12 disciples were the first such group. Why? Because masterminds are based […] The post Unleash the Power in a Mastermind Group (#065) first appea...

In this show, we’re talking about the role leaders have in being absolutely sure they have created the right opportunities for their team to succeed. As obvious as that might sound, it is seldom set as a priority. Instead, bosses just get busy. They miss golden chances to elevate their team where their team could […] The post Leaders Building Great Opportunities for Their Teams (#064)...

Two big factors impact a leader’s success. The first involves the imposter syndrome where you feel inadequate for the job at hand. This is followed closely by burnout caused by working too hard to overcome the imposter belief. Both are common problems leaders can face. Join me as my guest, Scott Anderson, himself a burnout […] The post Overcoming Burnout and the Imposter Syndrome (#063...

What do astronauts, Olympic Champions and Nobel Laureates do differently that allows them to achieve such high levels of success? You too can learn their secrets. There are four common attributes or characteristics that distinguish these high performers from other people. Listen as I explore these key difference makers with my guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian. […] The post Exploring the Success Factor...

In the post-pandemic work world, getting the most from teams at work takes some special consideration. In this episode I visit with Dr. Seth Silver. We explore a return to basics whereby a manager and his team can each come together, one on one, to explore the natural connection of expectation and obligation to perform […] The post Two in the Canoe – Effectively Managing Teams (#060) first a...

From time to time, you will meet someone who has built not just one business, but multiple. Their stories can help fuel your passion for moving forward with a business of your own. In this show, my guest is Anthony Mac Neil. Anthony will share his journey, the lessons learned, and ideas for his newest […] The post Serial Entrepreneurship – Lessons Learned (#059) first appeared on Leadership...

People wanting to break away from a corporate job or enhance their investment options often turn to investing in a franchise. Running such a business as a hands-on owner/operator or choosing to be a more passive owner/investor are great options for smart, motivated individuals to create wealth. Today I interview a specialist in franchising. Jon […] The post Exploring the Franchising of a Bus...

It’s one thing to have a good sales team driving new business. What if that effort was based on a deeper meaning? What if the sales effort was purpose-driven, tapping into core values for you and the business brand you meant to represent? In this episode, I meet with Catherine McCourt, herself a purpose driven […] The post Creating Purpose Driven Sales Teams (#056) first appeared on Le...

If you own a business, setting the price for your goods or services can be challenging. It is often helpful to get advice from someone who has been there and done that. In this episode, I am visiting Patty Block, founder of The Block Group, a fractional COO firm helping small businesses with expanding their […] The post Helping Owners Think the Right Way About Pricing (#055) first appeared o...

Managers, owners, and executives work on many leadership skills. One that is often high on the list is communication. Yet communication is much bigger than the message you deliver. In this episode, I meet with Bryan Rutberg, himself a masterful communicator, educator, speaker, and coach. Bryan, founder and president of 3C Communications, guides and inspires […] The post Leadership Communicat...

We live in a fast-paced, sometimes crazy world. Owning a business and leading a team can be a drain. You love it, but it zaps energy. How do you recharge? It all starts with making space. Space to do the things you need to do to maintain your health, energy, focus, resilience, and ability to […] The post Making Space for Recharging Your Leadership (#051) first appeared on Leadership Powered...

Running a business or leading a team requires people to be accountable. Or at least that’s what they tell us in B-School. What if you built a team where everyone, including the boss, was “count-on-able?” It’s a catchy word created by my guest, Jeff Cohen. Join me as Jeff and I talk about the shift […] The post How to Become Count-On-Able (#050) first appeared on Leade...

It has been said that Leadership is a journey. You need direction, vision, and a guide to be an effective leader. It’s a lifelong journey that offers great reward and satisfaction. But you have to start the journey. In this episode, I visit with Dr. William Attaway. His Catalytic Leadership programs have been used by […] The post Help With Mapping Your Leadership Journey (#048) first a...

Leadership effectiveness can come in many ways. Making the right connections with colleagues, employees, peers, and others requires the right stuff. Sometimes it can help to take a totally different view, contrary to any schooling, coaching, or training you’ve had. In this episode, I bring just such a departure from popular norms. We’re going to […] The post Understanding Human D...

Putting together a business forecast does not require a ton of skill, but it does deserve some careful attention to detail. In this episode, I visit with Ian Schnoor who has made a career of building better forecasts. Ian is one of the founders of the Financial Modeling Institute in 2017. He oversees the organization […] The post Better Ways to Forecast Your Business Future (#044) first appe...

We’re taking a hard look at how companies can differentiate themselves from the competition. What can you say about “being the only one in your segment to do ____________”? My guest is Roy Osing. Roy is a former president, CMO, and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every […] The post Be Different or Be Dead – How’...

Among the most endorsed leadership experts in America and Asia, Robert lives and teaches the principle that “life is a series of choices and one choice is to live an extraordinary life personally and professionally.” Robert has personally lived that extraordinary life and will entertain and inspire your audience with passion, laughter, and stories proven […] The post Leadership for Team Buil...

Using self-directed retirement accounts can be one way to fuel your new business or help grow a business you already own. In this episode. my guest is Daniel Blue. He is the founder and CEO of Quest Education where his team helps owners find creative (and legal) ways to leverage existing retirement funds to fuel […] The post Leveraging Your 401K to Grow Your Business (#040) first appeared on...

Have you ever thought about hosting an event to grow your business? It’s being done by thought leaders, coaches, and authors. Why not you? Join me as we talk with Shay Wheat, one of the nation’s premier certified event producers. She’s been behind the scenes for some of the biggest names on the planet. Her […] The post Using the Power of Events to Grow Your Business (#038)...

In this episode, we attack something known as the Tall Poppy Syndrome. It is a cultural phenomenon that has been talked about for centuries. The post Leaders Beware of the Tall Poppy Syndrome (#037) first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .