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Our brains are amazing. Using your brain power can be a secret weapon in your desire to be the best you can be. But it takes training to unleash that power. In this episode, our guest is someone who struggled in college to make his grades. He was introduced to the magnificent power the brain […] The post Train Your Brain for Peak Performance 111 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common...

Who says that? What I’m trying to say is that in this episode, we’re talking about all aspects of being an entrepreneur. Top to bottom, A to Z, soup to nuts… you get it. My guest is Brian Kelly, himself a serial entrepreneur and specialist who has really been there, done that. Join us as […] The post Entrepreneurship Soup to Nuts – OK Maybe More | Ep 110 first appeared on L...

Highly effective leadership requires intentional focus and effort. Much is written about principles, values, and styles of leadership. But if you are never intentional about applying any of the teachings, you’ll never up-level your leadership game. But what does it mean to be that kind of intentional? Join us as we discuss the real significance […] The post The Magic in Intentional Lea...

Leadership effectiveness relies on crystal-clear communication. If you run a team of people, your communication ability is critical to your ultimate success. From time to time, it’s important to check your communication effectiveness. Join me as we explore the best ways to become a better communicator. My guest is Brenden Kumarasamy. For several years, Brenden […] The post How to Be a...

Promoting your business, building a brand, developing good content and effective marketing is all a big mystery to most business owners. What you are looking for is ways to get discoverable. How do people even know you exist? In this episode, I visit with Vinnie Potestivo who has been helping companies and social media influencers […] The post How to Become Discoverable | Ep 107 first appear...

So much has been written about company culture, yet there is still so much to learn about leading the right culture. How does a leader or founder make that happen? In this show, we break down everything it takes to build a culture that fits and works. Guest Bio: As a founder and leader, JM […] The post A Different Look at Building Company Culture 105 first appeared on Leadership Powered by C...

Communication is on everybody’s list of leadership skills. Yet, because it is a “given” it can actually be overlooked. So what can leaders do to up their leadership game by improving communication? I mean really improve it? Join me as my guest Jem Fuller tells us exactly how to do it. Guest Bio: Jem has […] The post How Conscious Communication Can Change Your Game 104 first...

Join me as I visit with fighter pilot Dominic “Slice” Teich. Besides flying high-powered military fighters and training others to do so, Dom runs several of his own businesses. Listen as we talk about what it means to have a “single-seat mindset”. In fighter jets, the pilot is by himself inside the cockpit. There, you […] The post Having a Fighter Pilot Mindset to Run...

Hard Rock that is. I am interviewing Jim Knight, the former leader of talent development and culture at the famous global brand Hard Rock Cafe. Jim spent 20+ years as a leader at Hard Rock. Listen as he shares his experience building a unique brand culture. You likely know Hard Rock as the place where […] The post How to Build a Business Culture that ROCKS! | Ep 101 first appeared on Leaders...

Special Note – This is a milestone for this show. We proudly present to you episode 100. You start a business and have hopes to grow it, right? But what about building a dynasty of service, success, and high performance? It all may come down to how you think about the business. Knowing what drives […] The post Entrepreneurs – Building a Dynasty | Ep 100 first appeared on Leadership Pow...

Procrastination is a habit that keeps crawling back into our lives. And each time, again and again, it sabotages your plans making you feel frustrated, angry, or even depressed. The big question is why people procrastinate instead of doing a task relatively easily. There might be many reasons behind this silly habit. In this episode, […] The post Meet the Procrastination Fixer | Ep 099 first...

Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream for many people. In this episode, I visit with someone who made the shift from the head office of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers to his own life as a solopreneur. His name is Zach Matthews. Zach was a student-athlete in school, studying sports management. The logical step after […] The post From the NFL to Entrepreneur | Ep 098 first appeared on Leadership P...

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you might want to take a page from a tech company start-up playbook. The things needed there may be the right fit for almost any business. Listen as my guest, Bryan Clayton shares his stories of the start of GreenPal, the ‘Uber’ of lawn care service providers. Guest […] The post How to Lead a Tech Company Start-Up | Ep 097 first...

Here’s a simple note to say THANK YOU. You are loved. I appreciate each and every one of you who follows my blog or listens to my podcast. YOU are the reason I do what I do to help equip better leaders. The post Happy Thanksgiving 2022 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

When it comes to marketing and branding, clever, innovative ideas usually drive success. Yet with so much of modern media being saturated with information overload, how does a brand stand out? Listen as I interview expert and researcher Robin Landa. Called a “creativity guru,” Robin Landa, an ideation expert, is a Distinguished Professor at Kean […] The post The New Art of Ideas – Unlock Cre...

Company owners and senior leaders are placing more and more emphasis on the development of leaders. People in middle management and those recognized as having high potential are all getting more opportunities to attend classes or have coaches. But effective development of next-gen leaders is a journey not a class. Listen to this episode as […] The post The Best Leadership Development is a Jo...

Why do some people never reach their full potential to connect and influence others? Our guest today is Catherine Mattiske (SAY Matt-IS-key), founder of TPC — The Performance Company. With Inner Genius, she shows us how to communicate based on our specific Inner Genius Archetype. Welcome, Catherine. What is Genius Quotient, and why should business […] The post Unlocking Your Inner Genius | E...

After coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have started talking about resilience. Leadership workshops everywhere are asking the question, how can I increase my own resilience and help my team do the same? Today we are exploring the real meaning of resilience and ways to boost your personal resilience. First, we’ll take a […] The post The 5-3-1 Resilience Boost | Ep 092 fir...

If your company culture isn’t quite what you want it to be, perhaps you should think about building a village. No, it’s not a political idea. It’s a practical and powerful way to create a thriving company culture. My guest is an authority on ways to help you create a village mindset. Look for these […] The post Leaders Should Adopt a Village Mindset | Ep 091 first appeared...

Starting a business may be your special dream. Becoming your own boss sounds great. However, there are a few very critical things to consider before launching to open a business. In this episode, I visit Tom Maze. Tom is himself a serial entrepreneur, starting 5 different businesses. He has made his own mistakes. Here he […] The post The Real Truth About Starting a Business | Ep 090 first ap...

Have you ever felt burnt out? Or maybe you feel frustrated by the job you’re in even though the pay is incredible. Or are you in a bad relationship that is not going anywhere? In this episode, I am visiting with Kevin Palmieri. Kevin is an entrepreneur and fellow podcast host who has seen the […] The post Leaders Finding Personal Purpose and Passion | Ep089 first appeared on Leadership...

Building a brand for your business is hard work. But all the effort to define the brand can fall flat if your team is not on board to deliver. As a leader, providing your team with a clear vision and an explanation of the standards needed to deliver on the brand is your main job. […] The post Brand Value Comes from Within Your Business | Ep 088 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common...

The current state of modern business has put leaders under new pressures. Post-COVID work standards, the Big Quit, a tight market, and now ever-increasing global inflation are just a few of the challenges current bosses must face. Yet there is no leadership situation any more challenging than that of battlefield operations, fighting enemies whose tactics […] The post Leadership Under Pressur...

Lately, we hear a great deal about leaders needing to build trust inside their teams and organizations. No environment relies on trusted leaders more than a school campus. My guest, Dr. Toby Travis has a story of working in a highly dysfunctional and toxic environment, and through the implementation of intentional action steps, the school […] The post Identifying Transferrable Leadership Ski...

When you need to hire new talent, identifying the best person is hard enough. But finding the right way to market your opportunity takes an extra step. If you believe that people join companies, but quit bad bosses then what about flipping that around. People follow great leaders, so showcase your leadership as you recruit […] The post Put a ‘Spark’ in Your Recruiting Effort | Ep 085 first a...