The Better Leadership Team Show

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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I explore what it truly means to lead through adversity. I break down the Stockdale Paradox, a powerful mindset that balances realism with hope, and show how I helped leadership teams apply it in real time during major crises. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step process for guiding your team through difficult times—without losing morale, clarity, or momentum. Whet...

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Massone, leadership coach and founder of Prepared Leader Consulting, to discuss how we can prepare the next generation of leaders before they step into formal leadership roles. Jeff brings over 20 years of project management experience and deep coaching insights rooted in his training with the John Maxwell Team. We unpack: Why succession planning often fails H...

In this episode, I sit down with Diane DiResta, certified speaking professional, author of Knockout Presentations , and CEO of DiResta Communications. Diane has coached executives from the boardroom to the media spotlight and shares why communication is one of the most essential and underestimated leadership skills. We explore practical frameworks like the Rule of Three and sound bite speaking, di...

In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, bestselling author of Super Bold and co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to explore how boldness can revolutionize your leadership. We talk about how to shift from hesitation to action, how boldness creates better teams, and why being bold is a skill anyone can build—one small step at a time. Whether you're struggling with feedback, collaboration, or just...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with executive coach John Gallagher to explore how intentionality can transform leaders and teams. John shares the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual disciplines that top-performing leaders implement—and the biggest obstacles that get in their way. We also explore John's 7D Roadmap for sustainable organizational growth and how to lead with legac...

Kimberly Brown is a renowned career and leadership strategist, bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move , and CEO of Brown Leadership. In this episode, she shares a powerful reframe: fear isn’t something to avoid—it’s a signal to move forward. We explore how leaders can turn fear into a catalyst for action, navigate tough conversations with confidence, and develop middle managers into empowered...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Jeff Hancher, a powerhouse executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the award-winning Champion Forum Podcast . Jeff's journey—from growing up in poverty with two disabled parents, to serving in the U.S. Army, to climbing the ranks at a Fortune 500 company—is a story of grit, growth, and transformational leadership. We di...

In this “Mike on the Mic” episode of The Better Leadership Team Show , I dive into one of the biggest traps leaders fall into:  constantly managing their team instead of coaching them. If you ever feel like you’re putting out fires all day and doing work that’s not yours, this episode is for you. I walk you through five specific strategies to coach your team, empower ownership, and finally free yo...

Ed Howie is one of the most experienced business branding strategists in the world. He has spent over 30 years helping to create, develop, and launch brand concepts for mainstream companies, leading to more than $350 million in incremental revenue. Ed has worked for and with brands like Chick-fil-A, H-E-B Grocery, United Airlines, 7-Eleven, KFC, Kroger, JackBe, and gusto!  In addition to helping o...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into 10 powerful questions every leadership team should be asking—again and again. These questions are your roadmap to clarity, alignment, and innovation. Whether you’re just forming your leadership team or have been together for years, these prompts will challenge your thinking, expose blind spots, and drive your company forward. Let’s raise the bar—bec...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dig into one of the most critical challenges leadership teams face today: adaptability. When the world changes—whether through global events, industry disruption, or internal shifts—how do you know when your plan no longer serves you? And what do you do about it? I explore how to recognize the key signals that it's time to adapt, and share the structured rhy...

In this “Mike on the Mic” episode, I explore how to turn your strengths—and the strengths of your team—into a superpower. I share a personal story that shifted how I lead, define what a true strength really is, and offer practical tools to help you stop wasting energy on your weaknesses. If you're ready to increase performance, reduce burnout, and create a more fulfilled, high-impact team, th...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show , I sit down with Phil M. Jones, bestselling author of Exactly What to Say , to explore how leaders can use language to influence, align teams, and drive action. Phil shares powerful insights on subconscious influence, strategic questioning, and overcoming indecision, helping leaders elevate their impact through the words they choose. Thanks for l...

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, and author of The Source and The Retention Trap. Mark shares his powerful leadership journey, starting as a factory worker at 12 to building a thriving business grounded in trust, empathy, and worker wellbeing. We dive deep into his creation of The Source, a game-changing nonprofit helping employees overcome life challenges, an...

In this episode, I dive into the critical yet often overlooked role of mid-level leaders. Learn why they’re the backbone of your organization and how you can empower them with 8 practical strategies, from clear expectations to leadership development and career pathways. Transform your mid-level leaders, and watch your leadership team—and company—thrive. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mik...

What does it take to develop an Olympic-level performance mindset? In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble, a world-class sailor, to explore how elite athletes build resilience, manage pressure, and develop the mindset needed to perform at the highest level. Stephanie shares her journey from childhood sailing in Wisconsin to competing o...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Chalmers Brothers, best-selling author, executive coach, and expert in leadership development. Chalmers dives into the power of conversations in shaping leadership success, introducing concepts like "carefrontation" and the SOAR framework. We discuss how language creates possibilities, why avoiding difficult conversation...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, to discuss his groundbreaking book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence . Kevin shares insights on why most leadership development programs fail, the importance of integrating mindset, skillset, and habit-set, and how leaders can...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Klyn Elsbury, a powerhouse in sales strategy and mindset. Klyn shares her inspirational journey—from battling cystic fibrosis to becoming one of America’s top sales trainers. We dive deep into how failure fuels success, the biggest leadership mistakes that kill sales performance, and the keys to building a resilient sales team. We...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. James Pogue, CEO of JP Enterprises, a professional services firm with a global clientele focused on strengthening the connections between Leaders and Teams, which lead to increased Innovation, Creativity, Production, and Profits.  JP Enterprises works closely with Leaders who are driving transformational change, helping them a...

In this "Mike on the Mic" episode of The Better Leadership Team Show , I delve into the cornerstone of every successful leadership team—trust. Learn why vulnerability-based trust is vital for creating open, honest, and high-performing teams. Discover actionable strategies to identify trust gaps, build deeper connections, and create a culture of accountability and commitment. Whether you’...

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show , Eric Coryell dives deep into the art of building accountable teams and transforming traditional organizational hierarchies. Drawing from decades of corporate and consulting experience, Eric explores the foundations of team accountability, the pitfalls of leader-led models, and actionable strategies for creating cohesive, high-performing teams. F...

In this episode of Mike on the Mic , we dive into the importance of feedback as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Leaders often struggle to receive honest and constructive feedback, especially at senior levels. Discover six actionable strategies, including 360-degree evaluations, coaching, mastermind groups, and peer accountability exercises, to ensure you’re continuously improvin...

Are you making one of the four biggest mistakes that leadership teams struggle with? In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the critical errors holding your team back: unclear success measures, juggling too many priorities, neglecting talent development, and thinking too small. Discover actionable strategies to redefine success, focus on what matters, grow your team, and adopt a bold 10X mi...