Sessions with System & Soul

[Free Tools] - The Org Chart Fix: Eliminate Bottlenecks, Confusion & Burnout. The org chart is one of the most underused yet powerful tools in business. In this Free Tools, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal 4 hidden dysfunctions caused by a weak org chart—and how to fix them. 💡 You’ll learn to: • Spot bottlenecks + accountability gaps • Redesign roles for clarity + speed • Avoid l...

Protect, Perfect, or Scale: The Hidden Question Driving Your Business Protect, Perfect, or Scale? Every founder and leadership team is operating from one of these 3 mindsets, but most never name it. In this Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack how this unspoken tension shapes decisions, strategy, and alignment. Learn to: • Spot hidden misalignment in your team • Ask “b...

SSS EP02 - The Cost of Carrying It All: A Soul Dive for Leaders This Soul Dive Session is your wake-up call: 77% of exceptional leadership isn’t about what you do — it’s about who you are. Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker peel back the layers of leadership to explore two often-overlooked traits that define the most impactful leaders: being inwardly sound and others focused.  No fluff, just raw insi...

Why We’re Here: The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul” In our kickoff episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker share why they created Sessions with System & Soul—a space for founders, COOs, and leaders to work on their business and themselves, not just in it. They explore the tension between growth and burnout, and how blending systems and soul leads to sustainable leadershi...

We’re giving you something special becase we like breaking the rules! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the book to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! Limited number available! Get FREE access to the Renegades audiobook by following these steps: 1....

008: Renegades Audiobook Preview! This week, we have something very special for you! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the audiobook to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! See below for details! Limited number available! Get FREE access to the Reneg...

Dr. Crawford Loritts delves into the four essential traits of enduring leadership: brokenness, uncommon communion, servanthood, and radical immediate obedience. Loritts shares his personal journey of refining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the critical role of faith. Key Takeaways: - The distinction between brokenness and woundedness - The pitfalls of entitlement and narcissism in leadersh...

Reggie Brock shares the value of collaboration, the impact of collective effort, and the significance of addressing individual struggles within a community setting. He also discusses the philosophy of 'one step at a time' and the approach of focusing on one thing at a time to drive personal and professional progress. Key Takeaways: - The power of community and collaboration - The borderl...

Lantz Howard explores the intersection of leadership, marriage, and personal development, emphasizing the impact of relational and emotional health on individual and organizational success. It delves into the role of coaching, the challenges of marriage, and the importance of faith and prayer in personal and professional growth. Take aways: The impact of relational and emotional health on individu...

Benj Miller chats with Dr. Randy Ross, an author and speaker who specializes in leadership, culture, and employee experience. They discuss three of Dr. Ross's books: 'Remarkable,' 'Relationomics,' and 'Fireproof Happiness.' Dr. Ross shares insights on creating a movement of good, building a relationally rich environment, and developing hope and happiness. He emph...

Benj interviews Judy Kane, a mindset change specialist. They discuss the process of changing subconscious beliefs and how it can impact various aspects of life. Judy explains that mindset change involves rewriting subconscious beliefs that are getting in the way of personal growth and success. She shares examples of common subconscious beliefs, such as fear of success and scarcity mindset. Judy al...

In this episode, business coach and confidence expert, Steve Lover discusses his confidence development model and its application in leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of confidence in achieving success and explains the vital difference between confidence and self-esteem. Key Takeaways: - The confidence development model - The difference between pleasing and serving - The willing...

Former CEO of SeaWorld and Herschend Enterprises, Joel Manby , joins Benj Miller to discuss how Love in the workplace increases engagement, job satisfaction, and profitability. Takeaways: - Why love is a key leadership principle - What metrics measure love in an organization - Loving your people through challenging times This episode is sponsored by The 261 .  Start your day with clarity! As leade...

Creative Founder of Lead with Levity , Heather Walker, Ph. D., reflects on getting older and the importance of staying relevant while leading diverse teams. Dr. Walker also explores the challenges and benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And, she shares insights on managing large teams and the importance of maintaining personal relationships with team members. Takeaways:...

Benj Miller, McKenzie Decker, and Jonathan King introduce the concept of the Six Dimensions of Compensation and discuss its development and application. Financial compensation is just one aspect of compensation and other dimensions, such as feeling valued, having meaningful work, and having work-life balance, are equally important. Learn the importance of having conversations around these dimensio...

Benj invites Richard Cunningham and Autumn Hanline, representatives of Faith Driven Entreprenuer, to discuss: - FDE’s work creating financial netwroks of like-minded entreprenuers and investors - The real importance of a supportive peer group - Aligning investment dollars with faith values References: Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller a...

In the final installment of our Renedages series, Benj and McKenzie invite Renegade Leader Jason Moore , founder of DNA Partners , for an indepth chat about the journey to close the gap between founder and leader. They discuss: - Closing the gap between Renegade Founder and Renegade Leader - The hardest shifts for Renegade Leaders to embrace - Tried and true methods for building a healthy culture...

What better way to continue our series celebrating the release of our new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom , than to invite two of our very own System & Soul coaches to share the impact they’re seeing firsthand through the businesses they’re coaching. Today, you will meet Jonathan King and Bill Green as we talk about: - Firsthand transformation we are experiencing within the companie...

This week, we’re continuing our series on our brand spanking new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom ! In this episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker lay the groundwork for the internal, soul-level work that renegade leaders need to do within themselves and in the teams they build.  They discuss: - Being inwardly sound and others-focused - Growing beyond tying your identity to your busine...

We have something big to share with you! We just launched, Renegades , our brand new book for business founders and entrepreneurs who want to close the gap from being a Renegade Founder to a Renegade Leader. This is the first of a four-part series in which we dive deep into the book, the storeis and challenges that shaped it, and why this book is a game-changer.  In this episode Benj Miller and Mc...

A dynamic world requires dynamic leaders. In this episode, Benj Miller chats with David Emerald Womeldorff about: 1. Updating Our Human Operating System 2. Making Decisions with a Seven-Generation Mindset 3. Finding More Time to Play Pickle Ball This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re no...

“Growth is not our problem; desire is our problem.” Gary Harpst, author of Built to Beat Chaos , joins Benj Miller to discuss: 1. Why has civilization rapidly progressed technologically but not sociologically?  2. Creating order our of the raw material of chaos 3. Learning to embrace constraints This episode is sponsored by The 261 .  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless thin...

Author and speaker, Joe Mull, chats with Benj about re-humanizing the workplace by creating a people-centered environment that benefits employees and employers alike. The three big ideas they discuss in this episode are: - How people are tired - The myth that no one wants to work - Where does commitment come from? All this and more on System & Soul. This episode is sponsored by The 261 .  Star...

This week, Benj talks with coach, speaker, author, and P90x video game character Traci Morrow about the importance of leading yourself first. Traci has been personally mentored by John C. Maxwell and knows better than most that you cannot give what you do not have. They discuss: Leading Yourself First How to Build Healthy Relationships The Beautiful Mess of Marriage This episode is sponsored by Th...

Benj Miller chats with marketing legend, author and co-founder of Level C, Marty Neumeier . In this episode they discuss: - The definition of growth: When growth becomes the enemy - The role of business in a divided society - The meaning of brands when tribal beliefs become a substitute for truth This episode is sponsored by The 261 .  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless thi...