Systematic Leader

Join us for a discussion about focusing on the one thing that matters in our lives. Jay Papasan is a best-selling author and CEO. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when he shares the question that Gary Keller asked him to hone in on finding the best executive assistant for him and his company. Highlights from the interview. Jay Papasan's background and partnership with Gary Keller Jay...

Join us for a discussion about listening to your customers and how it can help you uncover hidden opportunities. Tim Grahl is the CEO of Story Grid Publishing. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Tim talks about how he interviewed over 500 customers to get to the heart of his business. Storytelling framework for business Tim explains his framework for crafting a resonant story - dee...

Join us for a discussion about helping people find value in their work. Michelle Scribner is the CEO of the Sum of All Numbers accounting firm. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when she talked about her Monday morning routine and why it helps with employee engagement. J 1. Embracing Systems Michelle discusses how she initially viewed systems as restrictive but now sees them as freeing...

Join us for a live coaching call with an entrepreneur who wants to improve his courses and scale his business. We talk through some of the internal system issues he is facing and how he can improve them. My favorite part of the interview is when he talks about the four powerful “Aha’s” that came out of our session together. 1. The importance of systems and processes Karl emphasizes the value of ha...

Join us for a discussion about creating investment systems that help you in business and your portfolio. Rob Wolff is the founder of Digital Asset News. One of my favorite parts of this interview is his framework for investing. This segment alone is well worth your time. Rob first learned about Bitcoin in 2012 when his son told him about a friend who wanted to sell 500 bitcoins for $500. Rob was i...

Join us for a discussion about the importance of stepping back to align your work with your goals. Simone Severino is the founder of Strategy Spints. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Simone shares his framework that helps leaders create a more innovative team culture. 1. Importance of strategy Simone and Karl discuss why strategizing is often difficult for busy professionals who...

Join us for a discussion about documenting your leadership standards and why it’s so important. Therman Trotman is the founder of The Sharepoint Helpdesk. One of my favorite parts of the interview is his story about why he didn’t think he could document his leadership approach and how he was going to start doing this to help his team understand his standards. Highlights from the interview: 1. Ther...

Join Austin LaRoche and me as we discuss balancing vision and execution as the leader of a company. Austin runs a technology consulting agency called Atak Interactive. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how Austin uses the company's core values to assess people’s performances. Highlights from the interview: 1. Balancing vision and implementation  Austin shares how his company adopted th...

Join us for a discussion about the importance of core values, building a community and why setting standards for your team is so important. Dave Stachowiak shares how he got into the coaching and leadership space, starting with a 15-year career at the Dale Carnegie training organization. He then pursued a doctorate degree and started the Coaching for Leaders podcast as a side project, which eventu...

Join us as we discuss the challenges of being a work-from-home father and how you can improve your productivity and work-life balance. Thom Gibson is the founder of Work From Home Dads. One of my favorite parts of this interview is the story he shares when he was a teacher and how he got buy-in from his students to help out in the classroom. It’s a perfect Leadership 101 lesson that all leaders ca...

Join us for a discussion about how to use storytelling in your business and career. Sean Platt is Founder of Sterling & Stone and Co-Founder Invisible Ink Media. One of my favorite parts of this interview was the framework he teaches to small business owners so that they can sell their services. Reflecting on storytelling and narrative Sean shares his background as a writer, noting how his wif...

Join us for an interview about the importance of addressing the interconnection between personal and professional life, and helping clients dissolve inner blocks and triggers to free up mental space and creativity. Cathy Domoney is a coach who helps leaders release trauma and blocks to get the most out of their life and careers Highlights from the interview: 1. The shift towards proactive mental w...

I'm sharing an episode of "Creating the Vision," Maria Maldonado Smith sits down with Karl Staib, the systems expert. We delve into the critical importance of creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline business processes, mitigate friction, and drive both corporate and entrepreneurial success. Maria kicks off the discussion by expressing her excitement to have Karl on the show, hi...

Join us for a discussion about how you can develop a simple CRM system that works well for your business. Adrienne Bellehumeur, author of 24 Hour Rule, shares her tips on developing a simple CRM system with simple tips to apply in your process. Karl also shares how you can build systems to create a CRM process that works well for your business. 1. Simple CRM Philosophies Adrienne discusses three k...

Join us for a conversation about building a team that thrives with and without you. Dennis Dowdell is a best-selling author of Maximize You. One of my favorite parts of the interview is the story of how he trains people to replace him. 1. Leadership principles and frameworks Dennis shared frameworks for leadership like knowing what comes next, importance of tasks, and utilizing available resources...

Join us for a conversation about being flexible with how you connect and lead people. Maria Maldonado Smith is the Chief Empowerment Officer of MMS Consulting and creator of the Executive Vision Imagery program. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when she explained how to adapt to employees’ personalities will help build our relationship with them. 1. Prioritizing goals through self-ref...

Join us for an in-depth conversation about leadership challenges and strategies for connecting with your people. Lucy Rowell has 20+ years of corporate leadership experience and now runs her agency. One of my favorite parts of the interview was her story about one of her favorite leaders from her career and why she was so good. 1. Leadership challenges and solutions Lucy discusses an experience wh...

Join us for an interview about delivering on expectations inside your business. This conversation was with Jim Stevenson, a founder and international growth consultant. One of my favorite parts of the interview is when he  Highlights from the interview: 1. Agile methodologies and continuous improvement Jim explained how agile principles of prioritizing value over process and delivering work iterat...

Join us for a conversation about using data to tell better stories. John Linford co-founded Deckability, a company that helps leaders tell better stories using data. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when he shared how he thinks about personal and career growth so he continues to develop his career and leadership skills. Highlights from the interview: 1. Overcoming obstacles through fe...

In this interview, you'll learn about the core foundation of developing SOPs and processes so you can streamline your team and company. I was interviewed by a student, and at first, I thought it was a fun interview and that I would never share it. But then, as I listened to it, I realized that it's important to share the foundation of SOPs and processes. We don't talk enough about creating standar...

Join us for an interview about career frameworks to level up your business. Callum Borchers is a Wall Street Journal columnist specializing in career research, advice, and ideas. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when he explains how to use Highlights from the interview: 1. Work-life balance and mental health benefits Callum discussed the changing workplace in light of the pandemic, wi...

Join us for an interview with Mike Schmitz, who shares how journaling helps him reflect on progress made through small iterative improvements. He helps people apply values-based productivity principles and systems. Highlights from the interview: 1. Quarterly planning and personal retreat process Mike details his quarterly planning process involving personal retreats, where he reviews values, inten...

Join us for a discussion about the importance of creating culture in a company. We discussed relationship-building and leadership as the focus. Chrisa Zindros Boyce is an executive coach and strategic advisor to her clients. Highlights from the interview:  1. Leadership lessons from past experiences  Chrisa tells a story about a leader who advocated for her potential despite limits, shaping her em...

Join us as we discuss navigating challenges and how important mindset is to get through our difficult moments as a leader. Meredith Calloway is the founder and CEO of the Gifted Travel Network. One of my favorite parts of the interview was how she built her company culture by bribing people with coffee. Highlights from the interview: I hope your ready to grow your leadership skills with frameworks...

Join us as we explore how we can peel back the layers in our careers so we can make better decisions. Priya Nalkur, Ed. D. is the President of RoundTable Institute LLC and Author of Stumbling Towards Inclusion.  You’ll learn how your early life experiences can shape your career. Priya's experiences growing up as the only person of color in her community led her to feel excluded. A kindergarten tea...