System & Soul

One commonly shared idea in the work force is the idea that the less work one has to do, the better. Although true in some cases, Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secrets to Happiness At Work , challenges this notion––pointing out pervasive trends such as “quiet quitting” and increased disengagement at work.  According to Brower the key is not to work less; the key is to find joy in your work. Work...

Leaders and entrepreneurs are often found somewhere in the tension between operating at a high speed for the sake of productivity and slowing down enough to creatively foster healthy culture and problem-solve.  In this episode, Kristi Turner, best-selling author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently , talks about the leadership and decision-making power that comes from pausing, as...

According to our past guest, Jeff Henderson , “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher , PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has more to do with who you are and less to do with...

Focusing on your passion and the things that give you the most energy may be the best thing you can do for your business. Few know this better than Jesse Cole, Author of Fans First , entrepreneur, and owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team. In this episode, Jesse and Benj talk about putting your fans (customers) first, and how a leader’s propensity to see things as they could be is a game cha...

This week, we dig deeper into the concept of intentionality, a key component for success in both our personal and professional lives. Intentionality is the deliberate practice of controlling our behavior, thoughts, and actions to create a desired outcome. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Robby Angle , Mark Butler , and Benj Miller, to dig one layer deeper and examine what factors...

Ambitious business owners understand how valuable every minute of every day is. But even if you're committed to working hard, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day. Being intentional means taking the time to evaluate your goals and objectives, as well as your processes and strategies, to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction. That’s why, this week, Benj Miller...

This week Benj Miller talks with best-selling author and business leader, Sean Castrina , about ensuring consistent growth in business and life. Sean shares what he does to maintain his physical and cognitive energy, and what condensing your yearly goals down to quarterly goals can do for your business. If you want to create breakthrough in your business by gaining clarity and control, don’t miss...

For many leaders, the turbulent leadership landscape of the past several years has highlighted the importance of honing the most foundational leadership skills. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller talks with entrepreneur and business coach, Tyler Dickerhoof , about focusing on people and relationships in the midst of trying seasons. Tyler shares the importance of learning and sharing from...

One skill of a great coach is the ability to ask helpful questions instead of providing answers. Few people embrace this skill as well as author and business coach, Steve Chandler . In this episode, Steve shares his journey of becoming a coach, the importance of being curious, and best practices for selling yourself as a coach. He also touches on what coaches should do when they find themselves in...

This week, we’re super excited to invite executive coach and author of Overcoming the Impostor , Kris Kelso , onto the podcast. Kris is an experienced entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on leading authentically and vulnerably. In this episode he shares his thoughts on building community, the tension between selling something you truly believe in and falling into the ubiquitous sales tactics a...

Diversity is one of the biggest assets to an organization that values healthy growth and impact in the marketplace. In other words, a diversity deficit is a great way to keep your organization stuck right where it is. But how to achieve diversity is a question that many leaders wrestle with regardless of how willing they are to embrace it. In this episode, author and leadership expert, Dr. Marisol...

Leaders are not immune to believing that life happens to them. It’s often called the victim mindset. This can affect everything from work, to relationships, to the way we communicate. But, as our good friend, award-winning speaker, self-awareness specialist, and communications expert, Michael Allosso reminds us, we have agency with our happiness. Michael shares how theater and leadership have taug...

When it comes to hiring a new team member, you’re not just picking them––they’re picking you. A large part of their decision comes down to the culture of your business. This week, Benj Miller brings back Jonathan Reynolds along with Jeff Boucher, Senior Director of Operations at Titus Talent, to talk about the role that the Titus culture played in attracting him and how they continue to live out t...

As an entrepreneur, you probably often ask yourself, “What’s next?” That’s why on System & Soul, we like to bring you guests who are asking the same questions and leaning into the uncertainty. Today, we’re honored to have Jaime Villalovos on to discuss how she has navigated her what’s “next question” after moving from a small Montana town to become a successful entrepreneur––despite limiting b...

Your people are your business’s greatest asset. That’s a well-known truth among entrepreneurs. But, the ability to keep your greatest asset, especially the top performers, is often thought of as an elusive soft skill that requires a secret business recipe. The good news is that there is a recipe. More good news, it’s not a secret. In this episode, Benj Miller and Chris White invite Jonathan Reynol...

As business seasons change, your organization requires different employees and different skills. But how do you equip your current team and leaders to adapt to the necessary changes that the future requires? In this episode, Benj Miller talks with BELAY CFO, Lisa Zeeveld , about how to manage the professional development of your current team. They also discuss positioning your business to change a...

What if you served your clients so well that they became your strongest sales team? That’s what Jonathan Reynolds, CEO at Titus Talent , has accomplished with his team of culture engineering leaders. Benj and Chris are excited to bring Jonathan back on System & Soul to talk about how to grow through generosity and serving your people well. As Jonathan points out, “If your business has people,...

However clear or vague it may be, we all have an idea of what our ideal life looks like. But a dream is just a dream without action. This week on System & Soul, expert guide and coach, Jeff Lovell , joins Benj and Chris to discuss how he helps entrepreneurs and business leaders embrace authentic living. The three ideas Jeff bring to this conversation are how to help people answer the “what’s n...

System & Soul invites GoogleTech Project Manager, Brin Enterkin , to this week’s conversation. Brin’s impressive background as a philanthropist, Chief Strategy Officer, Chair at Harvard’s Innovation Adventures, and her current work at Google has earned her key and unique insights into how strategy and execution can help any entrepreneur to scale their ideas and their business. In this episode,...

#017: The Power of “I Don’t Know” with Clay Scroggins Despite what your ego might tell you, you don’t have to know it all in order to lead. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller invites long-time friend and returning guest, Clay Scroggins , to discuss the power of admitting you don’t know the answer. Clay also shares the importance of getting the right people on the bus and a few who aren’t...

Benj said it himself––this episode is a masterclass in leadership! This week, System & Soul invites Heather Fortner to share her journey of becoming CEO of SignatureFD ––a ground-breaking wealth management company that understands the difference between wealth and worth. Heather shares what she has learned about servant leadership and intentionally working through chaos with “grit and grace.”...

Healthy culture and lasting growth go hand-in-hand in any successful organization. Today, we bring back culture expert, Will Scott , Founder of The Culture Fix Academy , to discuss what it means to lead with a culture-first mentality; when and how the next recession will change the way businesses operate; and the necessary skills leaders need to develop in order to reach the next level of their le...

Growing businesses are always adapting because great business leaders know that what might have worked for them up to this point probably won’t get them to the next level of business. This week on System & Soul, we invite sales guru Jeremy Miner, Founder and Chairman of 7th Level Communications , to talk about bringing in the right people and systems to prevent your business from plateauing, t...

Did Benj just find his System and Soulmate? This week, we talk with Dr. Jerome Lubbe , an expert in shifting from health care to human care, and a man with a bio so fascinating you have to hear it for yourself. This week Benj Miller and Dr. Jerome talk about what it really means to be taken care of, how business leaders can effectively take care of the people they serve in a way that builds health...

Gaining clarity and control in our business is not a one-time event; it’s an on-going journey that requires leaders to gain new skills along the way. Today on System & Soul, we invite crisis expert John Robertson , who helps senior leaders transform both personal and professional crisis into opportunities to thrive. In this episode, Benj and John discuss how to move leadership and culture out...