The Craig and Greg Show

As a leader, you have the great responsibility, and privilege, of setting the tone for your team. One of the biggest ways you set the tone for your organization is how you react to stressful situations. Remaining calm through adversity signals to your team that they can remain calm as well, and provides amazing stability to your organization. In this episode, Craig and Greg discuss this topic and...

Everyone loves stories! Whether it be a book, movie, or even a friend's tall tale, we love hearing stories because they connect with us on a deeply personal level. As leaders, we can use stories as a powerful tool to connect with our staff and help reinforce the point we're trying to make. Stories aren't just for kids, they're a vital part of effective communication. Watch the video version of thi...

Every good leader is competitive. From dollars earned to patients treated, there isn't a leader out there who isn't constantly trying to improve their numbers and outdo the competition. However, the wrong kind of competition can fester and create an unhealthy workplace. In this episode, the guys discuss how fostering healthy competition in your organization is vital to your success.   Check out th...

Criticism is baked into leadership. Any change you make, whether good or bad, will be met with some level of criticism either internally or externally. Other times, you'll be in the position of having to express criticism of a decision someone on your team made. Navigating criticism in a productive way can be tricky, but luckily Craig and Greg are here to help! In this episode, the guys discuss ho...

Automatic habits are an integral part of our everyday lives. From driving a car to the way we tie our shoes, these habits help us all the time with very little thought. Of course, habits aren't limited to these mundane tasks, we also form them in other areas, like our leadership. As a leader, it's important to be self-reflective of our habits, and make sure they are taking us in the direction we w...

If you said, "No," are you sure? Sometimes micromanagement can come out of good intentions, or as we focus on a project, we as leaders can slide into it without even realizing it. In this episode, Craig and Greg discuss why micromanagement is bad for your leadership, how to identify if you've fallen into this trap, and, most importantly how to free yourself to soar into a place of macro-leadership...

Periodically, the guys like to revisit the topic of leadership builders and killers. In this episode, you get TWO leadership killers, as they tackle the two-headed monster of ignorance and arrogance. They cover how to deal with these people in your organization and provide actionable advice you can employ if you catch yourself slipping into either of these pitfalls. Let us know what you think in t...

This week we are celebrating Greg! His new book is entitled Sage Advice , and it has just been released, and everyone at Maximize is incredibly excited for you to be able to finally get your hands on the finished product. In this episode, the guys discuss the new book, and talk about how each chapter pairs a story from Greg's childhood with a helpful leadership lesson. Be sure to pick up a copy of...

Fear is something every leader struggles with, but great leaders learn to reframe that fear into an opportunity to grow. Join Craig and Greg as they discuss overcoming fear, reframing fear, and helping your team to do the same. If you're struggling with fear and would like some more personalized strategies to help you overcome, the guys would love to coach you. Reach out to us at https://maximizel...

Words are incredibly powerful! With our tongues, we can elevate others to amazing heights, or tear them down completely. In this episode, Craig and Greg discuss how, as leaders, it is critical that we are mindful of our everyday words so that we ensure we are taking our team in the right direction.   Watch the video version of this podcast here .  To get more info about personalized coaching, or t...

There seems to be a belief among some leaders that the louder they yell, the better they're understood. No need to call anyone out, but we're sure someone just came to mind. When you received that kind of coaching, did you receive it well? Of course not! Coaching should be focused on correcting and improving for the next time, not berating for things in the past. So tune in, and learn more about h...

Too often we fall into the trap of seeing meetings as perfunctory, tedious, and downright boring to attend. Today Craig and Greg are here to tell you, they like meetings! If managed correctly, meetings can be an impactful leadership tool that helps grow and bond your team. So set aside any of your preconceived notions, and let the guys tell you why they think you should embrace opportunities for m...

When was the last time you noticed your team? Not just on a surface level like saying hello in the hallway, but really truly paying attention to what's going on with your team. Noticing is easy to do, but it does require you to spend time doing it. It's impossible to see what your team is doing locked inside your office, so get out there and notice! Check out the video version of this podcast here...

Performance reviews are a great tool to help leaders measure and celebrate the growth of their team, but the standard model of quarterly and yearly reviews is a terrible way to go about it. In this episode, Craig and Greg suggest a different approach to reviews that relies on frequent coaching and giving your team "the answers to the test" to set them up to succeed.   Check out the video version o...

Recently Greg got a call from an educational institute asking him for advice on how to help their athletes "toughen up." Unfortunately, they're not alone, it seems like resilience is in increasingly shorter supply across the board these days. As a leader, it is your job to help instill grit into your team. Not tearing them down, but showing them that you view them with more potential. Check out th...

Accepting a new position is a very exciting experience! Wether it's a promotion in your current organization or an opportunity elsewhere, it's very tempting to want to immediately throw your full attention into the next project. In this episode, the guys discuss the necessity of maintaining a balance between that excitement, and recognizing that the people on your team now still need your leadersh...

No need to call anyone out, but when we say "difficult peer" at least one person probably comes to mind right away. So what's the solution: ignore them, scream, tear your hair out? Craig and Greg think there's a better solution. In this episode, they walk through how they've dealt with difficult peers in the past and give actionable advice on how your leadership and coaching can help them improve....

Craig is not a very good golfer, so when they hit the course together Greg is generous enough to give him a mulligan...sometimes a lot of them. In the same way, we as leaders need to be willing to give our team members chances to learn from and improve upon their mistakes. In this episode, Craig and Greg discuss how embracing a "mulligan culture" in your organization helps everyone grow and thrive...

As a leader, you will have to deal with very emotional situations from time to time. While you may not always have control over when these situations arise, you do have the ability to control your reaction to them. In this episode, Craig and Greg discuss emotional regulation, and how keeping your emotions managed can be a powerful tool for leaders. Watch the video of this podcast by clicking here...

When we think about leadership, we often envision the people in organizationally designated leadership roles "leading down" to the people on their team. In this episode the guys flip the script, discussing how you can "lead up" to those above you and help your team achieve greater levels of success.  If you're interested in coaching from Craig and Greg, visit https://www.maximizeleadership.com/coa...

As leaders, it's our responsibility to help our organization grow. As Craig and Greg discuss in this episode, one of the best ways to do that is by focusing on your own personal development. It might seem counterintuitive, but by focusing inward we make ourselves more flexible, robust, and prepared leaders. This in turn enables us to better influence and encourage others in our leadership roles. F...

As we kick off the new year, Craig and Greg are certain you have big dreams for the coming months. In this episode, the guys talk about how setting goals can help create a plan to turn your dream into a realized result. We're excited to hear what you have planned for 2023, tweet us @maximizepodcast with your goals for the year so we can cheer you on!

The first episode of The Craig and Greg Show debuted over two years ago on September 15th, 2020, and was appropriately titled "Leaders are Learners." However, the discussions that became this show go back years before then. Today, the guys take you into the bagel shop where many long conversations about leadership became the show you see today.   Thank you for your support over the last fifty epis...

It seems like some people are so averse to change that they begin to regard it as a four-letter word. That couldn't be further from the truth! Change is an essential part of any organization, and healthy change will help catalyze amazing gains!

Recently, quiet quitting has become a mainstream topic of discussion. While some of this can be attributed to the individual employees, Craig and Greg are here to tell you that a lot of the responsibility for this phenomenon lies at the feet of leaders. However, just as poor leaders can cause quiet quitting, powerful leaders can catalyze their teammates to be incredibly motivated contributors to t...