EntreLeadership

As a United States Army Green Beret, Scott Mann traveled to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. And in each of those high-stakes situations, he discovered we all—regardless of religion or ethnicity—have one thing in common: struggle. It’s that universal experience, what he refers to as our scars, that enable us to forge real human connections—but only if we’re willing to share them. Tune i...

Greatness doesn’t happen accidentally—and it takes a lot more than hard work to achieve it. In fact, one of the biggest game changers, says founder and senior pastor of Life. Church Craig Groeschel, is the way you invest your most valuable resources (aka people, time and money). Tune in to hear Craig break down the four most common mistakes we all make when it comes to divvying up resources. If yo...

NCFIT founder Jason Khalipa has never been one to shy away from hard work. Case in point: In 2008, Jason graduated from college, won the CrossFit Games, and started a business. But he didn’t stop there. From the moment he signed the lease on his first gym, Jason went all-in on building a business bigger than himself. Tune in to hear the invaluable lessons he’s learned that have allowed him to scal...

If you’re anything like the average team member in America today, you attend roughly 62 meetings every month. And if you’re an executive, that number is even higher. About half (yes, 50%) of your work week is spent in meetings! Even worse? Most of those meetings are a complete waste of time, says bestselling author Michael Hyatt. Tune in to hear Michael explain five ways to make the most of every...

At EntreLeadership, there’s nothing we love more than seeing small-business owners win. But we’re also fiercely committed to understanding exactly why they’ve been successful—and where they’ve fallen short—so we can provide a clear, guided path along the way. Tune in to hear Sarah Sloyan, EntreLeadership Senior Vice President, and Daniel Tardy, Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President of Business...

New year, new you? Not a bad idea after all, according to New York Times bestselling author James Clear, who says the key to behavior change is actually identity change. How you view yourself, he says, largely influences your habits—which are really the building blocks for achieving your goals. Listen and learn how to align your habits with your beliefs, supercharge productivity, and make time an...

From defying the odds and achieving impossible goals to navigating the infinite game of business, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2019. And we couldn’t pick a favorite episode if we tried! That’s why we’re bringing you highlights from nine of this year’s best episodes—the ones that challenged and inspired us, pushed us out of our comfort zone, and changed our perspective. Trust us, they’re worth...

One glance at Scott Parazynski’s resumé—which includes a career as an emergency medicine and trauma physician, five Space Shuttle missions, seven space walks, and a death-defying summit of Mount Everest—and it’s easy to assume that he’s a total adrenaline junkie. While that may be true, Scott credits his achievements to his ability to visualize his success, one small step at a time. Tune in to hea...

If you’re lucky enough to witness Benjamin Zander at work conducting the Boston Philharmonic, you’ll instantly notice two things: his infectious passion for classical music and the sheer joy he brings to his work. And that, he says, is thanks to his unfailing belief in the power of possibility. Tune in to hear how possibility has transformed his personal and professional life and why living in a p...

As a former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink knows a thing or two about beating impossible odds and working tirelessly to do so. Perhaps that’s why, even now as a civilian, Jocko sees tremendous value in pushing himself personally and professionally—and tracking his progress every step of the way. Tune in to hear the bestselling author and leadership coach explain why performance standards are an invaluab...

After working in the restaurant industry for nearly 30 years, Mina Group president Patric Yumul knows that outstanding service starts and ends with one thing: humility. But the first step, he says, toward that noble quality is realizing that your customers—no matter what industry you’re in—have a choice. And your job is to serve them with such excellence that they choose you over and over (and ove...

When ABLE Founder and CEO Barrett Ward and his wife moved to Ethiopia in 2008, they came face to face with an unspeakable tragedy: young women forced into prostitution as a means of supporting themselves and their families. But instead of relying on charity alone to help them, he set out to create a more sustainable solution—one that has since evolved into the thriving fashion brand he heads up to...

What can the everyday business owner learn from 17th century Pilgrims? According to New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert Stephen Mansfield, a lot. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, Mansfield gives us an account of the people who were compelled by a vision that changed the world. Better yet, he shares what today’s leaders can learn from their tenacity, faith and willingnes...

In a world that seems to be moving faster than ever, bestselling author Ryan Holiday favors a steadier, more measured approach to things. Rather than being fueled by emotion and rushing into big decisions, he insists that there is real insight to be gained in what he calls stillness, a strategic pause to stop and evaluate every option. Tune in to hear Ryan explain why stillness is the ultimate exp...

Entrepreneur and Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu isn’t a doctor, but he has confidently diagnosed himself with a “sickness” that has only one symptom: an intense need to matter. But if you ask him, it’s a pretty good affliction to have. And considering that he helped grow Quest by 57,000% in only three years, we’d say he’s 100% right. Tune in as Tom breaks down the difference between ambitio...

Considering that we’re experiencing the longest economic expansion in United States history, Ramsey Solutions Chief Financial Officer Mark Floyd says the likelihood of an economic recession in the United States isn’t a question of “if,” but “when.” Before you go into full-on panic mode, tune in to hear Mark explain the most important numbers to track in your business and why operating without a bu...

If you’ve ever heard that voice in your head telling you you’re not smart enough or talented enough or good enough, Steven Pressfield says you’re not alone. The bestselling author contends that no one—regardless of who they are or what they do—is immune to this sort of self-sabotage that he likes to call Resistance. Tune in as Steven explains why Resistance is so destructive and details how to not...

Instead of wasting your time hoping and waiting for your next big break, Mark Miller, vice president of high-performance leadership at Chick-fil-A, has a much better idea. He suggests focusing your efforts on the things you can actually control right now, like putting in extra time, energy or creativity when it’s not necessarily expected. Tune in to hear Mark explain why becoming a steward of your...

Thanks to her beloved mom Miriam, entrepreneur and bestselling author Marie Forleo grew up believing anything is possible—or as she likes to say, “figureoutable.” The problem, she says, is most of us don’t understand how powerful our beliefs are, which allows all kinds of things to get in the way of what we were born to do. Tune in to hear Marie explain the three rules of her super straightforward...

If you’re currently in a leadership role—or even if you aspire to be—psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud says you must accept one thing: You can’t do it alone. Sure, as the leader you are ultimately responsible for the bottom line and overall success of your endeavors, but that doesn’t mean you are all your business needs. Tune in as Dr. Cloud explains what he calls the five buckets...

If you’re counting on a fancy title or Ivy League pedigree to make a name for yourself at work, world-renowned marketing expert and bestselling author Seth Godin says you’re sadly mistaken. In order to become truly indispensable—what he calls a linchpin in your organization—you have to bring a unique human sensibility to what you do. And no distinction or degree in the world can do that for you. T...

When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder, there’s the traditional way—you know, steady promotions over a long period of time—and then there’s the Kat Cole way. In only two years, she went from waiting tables at Hooters to opening franchises around the world for the restaurant chain. And she was just warming up. By age 31, she was leading Cinnabon out of the recession and into becoming a bill...

This week marks the 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation. And for a select few like Jason McCarthy, that tragedy ignited a call to service that completely altered the trajectory of their life. In response to 9/11, Jason enlisted in the United States Army and went on to earn a spot in the elite Green Beret unit. And it was his military service that ultimatel...

Forget winning or losing. Bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek says the most important thing is to determine what kind of game you’re playing. For example, baseball is a finite game—a game with known players, fixed rules and an agreed-upon objective. Business, on the other hand, is an infinite game: The rules are changeable, there is no set finish line, and no one wins. And if that...

A whopping 54% of the United States gross domestic product and 66% of all job growth in this country can be attributed to one thing: small business. So it’s only fitting that we dedicate an entire episode to answering questions from the very people that make our economy go ‘round. Tune in as Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman and Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President Daniel Tardy join Dave to tack...