The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with both  Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary are passionate about creating healthy relationships between diverse people in a polarizing world. As co-authors of Bridge the Gap, they equip people to engage in curious conversations that open up meaningful dialogue in even the most tense of encounters. Jennifer and Katie are “work wives” who personally know the tran...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I discuss the importance of quarterly planning sessions rather than five-year strategic plans. I'll explain how quarterly plans are more effective – they are long enough to get meaningful work done but short enough to adapt to any changes in the world. Quarterly planning sessions review last quarter's results, make decisions on key issues and opportunitie...

In this episode, I speak with Kim “KC” Campbell. She served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damag...

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I'm diving into the vital role of company culture as a problem solver. I'll be sharing my insights on how to define culture and leverage it to resolve particular problems within an organization. I'll be unpacking the core principles of vulnerability, values, and vision, underlining the importance of a clearly articulated and comprehended set of co...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be speaking with Jeff Ma, a thought leader who is transforming the way businesses operate. As a co-author of "Love as a Business Strategy" and the host of "Love as a Business Strategy Podcast," he has a passion for bringing humanity back to the workplace. Jeff is also a co-founder of Culture+, a company that aims to transform employee and l...

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I’ll be discussing the importance of measuring success in organizations. I’ll note that many organizations are "flying blind" and not looking at the right numbers or not sharing the numbers with their team. Emphasizing that measuring success goes beyond revenue and profit and that sometimes the numbers aren't even known or accurate, stressing the...

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Kris Kelso, who is a keynote speaker, an author, a two-time entrepreneur, a Professional Certified Coach, and a mentor to leaders around the world. He is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and is a contributing writer for Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, a...

On this Mike on the Mic episode, we're diving into the fascinating concept of coachability. But hold on a sec because we're taking a slightly different approach. Instead of just looking at your team's coachability, we're going to turn the spotlight on you and encourage you to evaluate your own coachability. It's time for some self-reflection! Now, let's get one thing...

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Dr. Jenny Susser, Clinical Sport Psychologist specializing in sport and corporate high performance. Sounds elitist, but really, she likes to work with people who want to do better and feel better while doing it. So much of what we do all day is some form of “performance,” yet we reserve focus for what we consider to be the big stuff, missing important moments...

On this episode of Mike on the Mic, we discuss how setting priorities can move your company or team closer to achieving their long-term vision. We dive into the concept of "rocks," which are 90-day priorities that are aligned with the longer-term vision. We discuss the importance of weekly accountability meetings to track progress and hold people accountable. We also cover 10 rock rules...

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Jeanne M. Stafford, who is a leadership advisor and collaboration specialist. She helps boards, CEOs, and executive teams get big things done, even when the people involved have differing agendas and opinions. Jeanne’s given hundreds of talks to clients such as Columbia University, Standard and Poor’s, and Thomson Reuters. She is the Immediate Past President...

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I’ll be going over how we can improve the weekly meetings and/or start a weekly meeting, my agenda on what should be the main focus in a weekly meeting and tools to control your KPIs. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Ruth Rathblott, who is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She's a TEDx, an inspirational speaker, a bestselling author, and an award-winning nonprofit leader. She was born with a limb difference and speaks to companies on issues of equity and belonging, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences.  Ruth was profiled as a C...

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I will be talking about what culture is and how to proactively create a set core of values by applying the Mission to Mars exercise as one of my recommendations. I will describe three tests that will help make sure that the core values are right and powerfully helping drive and anchor your culture.   Core Values - Mission to Mars PDF Thanks for listening! Connect w...

In this episode, I speak with Stephanie Harris, the owner & CEO of PartnerCentric, the largest woman-owned performance marketing agency in the US.  A veteran of the space, Stephanie got her start as an award-winning affiliate program manager, personally managing at one time some of the largest programs in the PartnerCentric portfolio today. Her tenure in the industry and philosophy that in ord...

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be reflecting on a childhood story of mine to bridge into 8 Key Questions that will help you identify the next dragons in your life. Slaying dragons will help you overcome fears and obstacles standing between you and your relationships, dreams, and successes– including things you always wanted to learn and levels in your career that you have been unable to rea...

In this episode, I speak with Mike Carroll, who is the founder and managing partner of Intelligent Conversations, and he brings more than 32 years of business-to-business sales experience to help middle-market companies drive remarkable growth. Mike works hands-on with senior executive sales leaders and salespeople to build profitable sales cultures. He's transformed hundreds of sales teams b...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, we will discuss how important it is in your business to incorporate quarterly talent assessments to ensure optimal performance growth. I break down the different types of employees found in every organization and share action plans on to handle each one. Who are the different players on your team? Why is it necessary to nurture your overachievers and have the tough...

In this episode, I speak with Elizabeth Lynch, who has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Miami University and an Executive MBA from Case Western Reserve Weatherhead School of Management. She has focused her career in leadership development and strategic planning. Prior to creating Engaged Leadership Consulting, she was the VP of Leadership Development for one of Northeast Ohio’s Fastest growing comp...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, we will discuss today’s rapidly changing business landscape. The world is progressing at a faster rate than ever before. To succeed in these times, you MUST make your goals change-ready.   Have you been setting goal after goal for your business but seeing none of them come to fruition? We will deep dive into all the essential elements, from aligning your goals arou...

In this episode, I speak with Gina Mollicone-Long; she helps people get what they want. She is an international best-selling author, compelling speaker, and peak performance coach with a mission to reveal greatness in individuals, teams, and organizations. She is the co-founder of The Greatness Group, a global team-building and personal development company. Since 1998, she has trained, coached, or...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I will talk about the big picture of Culture within an organization and how a company’s personality shapes this behavior. First, I will explore the three V’s within Culture; Values, Vision, and Vulnerability. Next, I will dive deeper into Vision and its main components; Purpose, the four types of BHAGs (Big Audacious Goals), and the elements of 3HAG (3yr Highly Ach...

In this episode, I speak with Brad Giles, who has more than twenty years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, strategic planner, and leadership coach. He has twice been recognized as a BRW Fast 100 founder, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and is actively involved in EO, the Entrepreneurs Organization. As founder of strategic planning and coaching consultancy, Evolution Partners, Brad w...

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I will dive deep into specific techniques and philosophies to hire A players, the superstars that will take your company to the next level. We will go into the implications of the question- Would you enthusiastically rehire everyone on your team?  And if the answer is NO, then what are you doing to cut the cord of the underperformers in your organization, and how a...

In this episode, I talk to ​​Cait Donovan, a Keynote speaker, one of New York City’s leading burnout experts, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor," and an acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Chinese medicine. Her creative burnout recovery solutions have been featured on podcasts and online magazines such as “Forbes,” “NPR,” and “The...