Mind Your Business

Have you ever asked a question in a team meeting only to be met with pure, unadulterated silence? Or perhaps the opposite is true: one person dominates the airtime while everyone else tunes out. In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of team communication and the invisible forces that drive—or stifle—participation. We explore why "open floor" discussions often fail and how leaders can ar...

Are you still using the "Good, Bad, Good" method to deliver criticism? It turns out, the "Feedback Sandwich" is giving your team feedback-indigestion. Research suggests that when you use this outdated tactic, high performers walk away thinking they failed, while low performers walk away thinking they’re doing great. In this episode, we dismantle the sandwich and replace it with "Build-Break-Build"...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into communication, we flip the script on traditional feedback. We explore why "feedback" might be the wrong word entirely if you want honesty, and how to cultivate a culture where bad ideas are celebrated as the currency for gold. We also tackle the hardest balancing act in leadership: Vulnerability vs. Ability. How do you show you are human without making your team wor...

Does the phrase "Can I give you some feedback?" send a shiver down your spine? You aren't alone. For many leaders, giving feedback feels like walking a tightrope, and for teams, receiving it can feel like a personal attack. But what if the silence is actually more dangerous than the critique? In this episode, we break down why feedback is the ultimate driver of team performance—and why the lack of...

Confidence is the most attractive trait in a leader—but cross the line by an inch, and it becomes conceit. So, how do you find the balance? In this deep dive, we break down the mechanics of Authentic Confidence. We move past the "fake it ‘til you make it" advice and look at the neuroscience and psychology behind showing up with true executive presence. We cover: The Confidence Checklist: A 4-step...

What do a rock climber dangling 1,000 feet in the air and a CEO running a Monday morning meeting have in common? If they don't close the loop on communication, things go south fast. In this episode, we swap the boardroom for the basecamp to explore what high-stakes rock climbing can teach us about leadership, communication, and trust. We dive deep into the concept of "Closed Loop Communication" an...

"I met him for the first time a month ago... and I would now trust him with my life. The trust is unparalleled compared to other people I've spent three days with." For Matt and Brian, the mountains aren't just a playground—they are the ultimate classroom for leadership. In this episode, we bridge the gap between the backcountry and the boardroom to explore why the most resilient teams are forged...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, everyone is talking about being thankful—but does gratitude actually have a place in a high-performance business environment? In this episode, Brian and Matt go beyond the cliché of the "glass half full." They dig into a recent Substack article by Brian to explore how gratitude acts as more than just a warm sentiment; it is a tangible strategic resource for res...

Mind Your Business is kicking off with one of the most important questions a leader can ask: Is it my job to motivate my team, or do they just need to show up motivated? Forget the old school of thought (and the short-term band-aids). Hosted by executive coach Brian Hengesbaugh and Matt Hunter, this episode dives deep into the behavioral science of motivation, giving you the playbook to unlock sus...