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So much has been written about company culture, yet there is still so much to learn about leading the right culture. How does a leader or founder make that happen? In this show, we break down everything it takes to build a culture that fits and works. Guest Bio: As a founder and leader, JM […] The post A Different Look at Building Company Culture 105 first appeared on Leadership Powered by C...

Communication is on everybody’s list of leadership skills. Yet, because it is a “given” it can actually be overlooked. So what can leaders do to up their leadership game by improving communication? I mean really improve it? Join me as my guest Jem Fuller tells us exactly how to do it. Guest Bio: Jem has […] The post How Conscious Communication Can Change Your Game 104 first...

Trying to build a business takes effort and focused determination. But what questions do you need to ask along the way? Do you have a road map or plan to get you there? In this episode, I host Kevin Brent as he introduces us to his Entrepreneurial Scale-Up System (or ESUS for short). Listen for […] The post The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System – or ESUS 103 first appeared on Leadership Powered...

Join me as I visit with fighter pilot Dominic “Slice” Teich. Besides flying high-powered military fighters and training others to do so, Dom runs several of his own businesses. Listen as we talk about what it means to have a “single-seat mindset”. In fighter jets, the pilot is by himself inside the cockpit. There, you […] The post Having a Fighter Pilot Mindset to Run...

Hard Rock that is. I am interviewing Jim Knight, the former leader of talent development and culture at the famous global brand Hard Rock Cafe. Jim spent 20+ years as a leader at Hard Rock. Listen as he shares his experience building a unique brand culture. You likely know Hard Rock as the place where […] The post How to Build a Business Culture that ROCKS! | Ep 101 first appeared on Leaders...

Special Note – This is a milestone for this show. We proudly present to you episode 100. You start a business and have hopes to grow it, right? But what about building a dynasty of service, success, and high performance? It all may come down to how you think about the business. Knowing what drives […] The post Entrepreneurs – Building a Dynasty | Ep 100 first appeared on Leadership Pow...

Procrastination is a habit that keeps crawling back into our lives. And each time, again and again, it sabotages your plans making you feel frustrated, angry, or even depressed. The big question is why people procrastinate instead of doing a task relatively easily. There might be many reasons behind this silly habit. In this episode, […] The post Meet the Procrastination Fixer | Ep 099 first...

Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream for many people. In this episode, I visit with someone who made the shift from the head office of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers to his own life as a solopreneur. His name is Zach Matthews. Zach was a student-athlete in school, studying sports management. The logical step after […] The post From the NFL to Entrepreneur | Ep 098 first appeared on Leadership P...

If you run any kind of business, setting the best price for your services can be tricky. Start out at the wrong price and you will struggle. If it’s too high, people ignore your offers. Set the price too low and you leave money on the table. You might even begin a pricing death spiral. […] The post A Visit With the Price Whisperer | Ep 096 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common...

Here’s a simple note to say THANK YOU. You are loved. I appreciate each and every one of you who follows my blog or listens to my podcast. YOU are the reason I do what I do to help equip better leaders. The post Happy Thanksgiving 2022 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

When it comes to marketing and branding, clever, innovative ideas usually drive success. Yet with so much of modern media being saturated with information overload, how does a brand stand out? Listen as I interview expert and researcher Robin Landa. Called a “creativity guru,” Robin Landa, an ideation expert, is a Distinguished Professor at Kean […] The post The New Art of Ideas – Unlock Cre...

Company owners and senior leaders are placing more and more emphasis on the development of leaders. People in middle management and those recognized as having high potential are all getting more opportunities to attend classes or have coaches. But effective development of next-gen leaders is a journey not a class. Listen to this episode as […] The post The Best Leadership Development is a Jo...

Why do some people never reach their full potential to connect and influence others? Our guest today is Catherine Mattiske (SAY Matt-IS-key), founder of TPC — The Performance Company. With Inner Genius, she shows us how to communicate based on our specific Inner Genius Archetype. Welcome, Catherine. What is Genius Quotient, and why should business […] The post Unlocking Your Inner Genius | E...

After coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have started talking about resilience. Leadership workshops everywhere are asking the question, how can I increase my own resilience and help my team do the same? Today we are exploring the real meaning of resilience and ways to boost your personal resilience. First, we’ll take a […] The post The 5-3-1 Resilience Boost | Ep 092 fir...

If your company culture isn’t quite what you want it to be, perhaps you should think about building a village. No, it’s not a political idea. It’s a practical and powerful way to create a thriving company culture. My guest is an authority on ways to help you create a village mindset. Look for these […] The post Leaders Should Adopt a Village Mindset | Ep 091 first appeared...

Starting a business may be your special dream. Becoming your own boss sounds great. However, there are a few very critical things to consider before launching to open a business. In this episode, I visit Tom Maze. Tom is himself a serial entrepreneur, starting 5 different businesses. He has made his own mistakes. Here he […] The post The Real Truth About Starting a Business | Ep 090 first ap...

Building a brand for your business is hard work. But all the effort to define the brand can fall flat if your team is not on board to deliver. As a leader, providing your team with a clear vision and an explanation of the standards needed to deliver on the brand is your main job. […] The post Brand Value Comes from Within Your Business | Ep 088 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common...

The current state of modern business has put leaders under new pressures. Post-COVID work standards, the Big Quit, a tight market, and now ever-increasing global inflation are just a few of the challenges current bosses must face. Yet there is no leadership situation any more challenging than that of battlefield operations, fighting enemies whose tactics […] The post Leadership Under Pressur...

When you need to hire new talent, identifying the best person is hard enough. But finding the right way to market your opportunity takes an extra step. If you believe that people join companies, but quit bad bosses then what about flipping that around. People follow great leaders, so showcase your leadership as you recruit […] The post Put a ‘Spark’ in Your Recruiting Effort | Ep 085 first a...

A hot topic on most managers’ minds is the “Big Quit” that has been going on. In this episode, I visit with Merrylue Martin. She is a PhD who has studied human behavior in the workplace. Her research defined the key challenges that we as business leaders face in maintaining high employee retention and engagement. […] The post Introducing The Big Quit Survival Guide | Ep 084...

Listen as Doug interviews Tom Kereszti a former Fortune 500 CEO and global leader. Tom shares his key insights and stories from the C-suite. Listen for: 3 key questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves How to manage millennials (or not) Ways to overcome overwhelming mental pressures Getting your head on straight to lead Motivating the […] The post 4 Keys to Leadership Success | Ep 08...

Having a playlist of favorite tunes, movies or podcasts is a great source of entertainment. But there’s another playlist that can make or break our effectiveness as business leaders. It’s the playlist in your head. As things happen around you and to you, what tapes get played? What do you hear as reminders of prior […] The post Understanding the Leader’s Playlist (#082) first app...

The best leaders show up with a well-round view of all aspects of their lives. They demonstrate quality attributes not just at work but at home and in the community. You might call it having a full-stack leadership approach. In this show, we explore what having that full stack looks like. My guest is Yigal […] The post Exploring the Full Stack of Effective Leadership (#080) first appeared on...

Owning, leading, and running a business takes a mastery of many different skills. One big area where business owners go astray is properly aligning the team they lead. Alignment means different things to different people. Join me in this episode as we explore the real meaning of alignment in business teams and how to get […] The post Finding Business Leadership Alignment with Enneagram (#079...

In this episode, Doug visits with Steve Preda. They discuss a 5 part business model that helps emerging privately held companies 5x their results in 5 years. Steve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help privately owned businesses grow and thrive. He built and sold an investment banking firm in Europe […] The post Introducing the 5 Part Pinnacle Business Model (#078) first...