As leaders, we are called to make high-stakes decisionsā¦ It can be stressful to make decisions when you canāt predict what will happenā¦ (And when your team is relying on you to make the right call)ā¦ But what if there were practical techniques to make decisions in the face of uncertain outcomes? My guest, Everett Harper, is here to discuss his book Move to the Edge, Declare it Center. In the book, Everett outlines practices and processes for creatively solving complex problems in high-pressure en...
Oct 26, 2022ā¢35 minā¢Ep. 99
Thereās been a seismic shift in leadershipā¦ Leading with power and control doesnāt work anymoreā¦ Itās all about meaningful connections . But how do you build these connections & better serve your team? Dr. Michelle Johnston is here to discuss her book The Seismic Shift in Leadership . Listen to learn: How to own your journey Why you need to give up perfection How to identify your communication style The power of values alignment How to listen from the heart Tips for owning your calendar And ...
Oct 19, 2022ā¢39 minā¢Ep. 98
What holds leaders back from creating the future? Visions are a dime a dozen, but few people make them happenā¦ What separates these leaders from the rest? Rich Russakoff is here to break down the Six Cās of Leadership. Listen to learn: Why leadership = good listening How to get others to buy in to your vision Why leaders need to be lifetime learners How to be a proactive listener Why leadership isnāt transactional The power of questions Why paraphrasing is a necessary skill The meaning of constr...
Oct 12, 2022ā¢49 minā¢Ep. 97
Having a personal brand isnāt an option anymoreā¦ Less than 15% of people have a personal brand, but many more claim to. Whether you want to land your dream jobā¦ Attract the perfect employees for your businessā¦ Or build relationships with like-minded leadersā¦ Your personal brand sends a clear message about your goals and philosophy. (And itās deeper than self-promotion!) In this episode, Chellie Phillips shows you how to get started with a personal brand. Listen to learn: Why great leadership is ...
Oct 05, 2022ā¢37 minā¢Ep. 96
If everyone on your team had your attitude, what would happen? As a leader, you have more influence than you thinkā¦ Even if youāre hiding your fear and doubt, itās seeping into your teamā¦ But if you learn the art of state management, you can shake off negative emotions and approach your day with your head in the game. Tim Redmond leads one of the most successful business growth coaching firms in the world. In this episode, heāll share leadership wisdom to help you boldly live your purpose and se...
Sep 28, 2022ā¢37 minā¢Ep. 95
As a 21st-century leader, you NEED global communication skillsā¦ With the rise of remote work, business is only becoming more internationalā¦ But how can you bridge cultural differences to lead your team in a global setting? My guest, Heather Hansen, is a Global Communication Consultant who helps top global leaders foster unmuted communication cultures across global and remote teams. In this episode, sheāll share how global leaders can become better listeners and ensure that every voice is heard. ...
Sep 21, 2022ā¢53 minā¢Ep. 94
Your business isnāt really about selling your productā¦ Itās about the narrative you buildā¦ The stories you tell to mobilize people around your messageā¦ The big picture vision for your futureā¦ Narratives are what make great companies and great leaders. When your narrative is strong, even your customers will want to be a part of it. But how do you turn your vision into a powerful narrativeāand communicate it to employees and customers in a compelling way? My guest Guillaume Wiatr is the author of ...
Sep 07, 2022ā¢57 minā¢Ep. 92
Ready to be a brand new person? Weāre giving you a āRebirth Roadmapāā¦ These changes are so simpleā¦ But they plant the seeds for you to become the best leader you can be. And because personal development IS professional developmentā¦ Weāre taking a deep dive into personal growth with my guest Kasey Tench, a Holistic Life Coach. Kasey has developed a coaching plan that uses the seasons of nature to unlock your personal growth journey, and sheās here to share that with you. Weāll also discuss: How t...
Aug 31, 2022ā¢39 minā¢Ep. 91
You might be missing out on this incredible way to level up your leadershipā¦ You can do it when youāre relaxing at the beachā¦ Iām talking about reading a book. And though we love business books, fiction books are an untapped resource for leadership wisdomā¦ My guest Melanie Bell, the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, benefited so much from reading fiction that she started Leaders Who Fiction, a virtual book club for leaders. In this episode, we discuss: Why fictional characters make great case studi...
Aug 24, 2022ā¢55 minā¢Ep. 90
Have you been stuck in a cycleāand not even noticed? Itās easy to go with the flow and get caught in a patternā¦ But if you never take stock of the bigger pictureā¦ Youāll never go beyond where you are now. You need to embrace intentionality. Luckily for you, my guest wrote a book on it. Larry Long Jr. is the Founder and CEO of LLJR Enterprises and the author of JOLT!: Get Zapped Into Intentionality. In this episode, Larry will show you how to transform your life by setting intentionsāand followin...
Aug 17, 2022ā¢40 minā¢Ep. 89
If 66% of businesses fail within the first 10 yearsā¦ How do you not only avoid failureā¦ But become a power brand in your market? You need to unlock sustainable revenue growthābut where do you start? Luckily for you, my guest Jackson Calame coined the 8 Pillars of Sustainable Revenue Growth. As the founder and CEO of First Class Business, Jackson has used these principles to help entrepreneurs optimize their conversion rates and become market leadersāand in this episode, heās here to share them w...
Aug 10, 2022ā¢53 minā¢Ep. 88
If youāre trying to lead every member of your team as if they were the same personā¦ Youāre probably hitting a wall. Your team is made up of unique individuals with unique motivations. But how do you discover these motivations and build one-on-one relationships with your team? Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley and Wall Streetāand an entrepreneur, advisor, and author. Heās here to share his leadership expertise on: Navigating the fine line between personal and professional Using huma...
Aug 03, 2022ā¢44 minā¢Ep. 87
Business is more international than everā¦ Meaning that leaders NEED to work cross-culturally. But what does it take to build trust across cultures that have different ways of doing business? Dr. Rajesh Kumar is the CEO and Founder of Global Strategic Advisory, where he helps international brands navigate cross-cultural differences and avoid billion-dollar mistakes. In this episode, heāll discuss the ins and outs of cross-cultural negotiations and how leaders can cultivate a global mindset....
Jul 27, 2022ā¢45 minā¢Ep. 86
What does storytelling have to do with leadership? The best leaders understand the power of narrativeā¦ If you can make your team feel like theyāre on a heroās journeyā¦ Just like the epic quests you see in moviesā¦ Theyāll follow you wherever you want to go. Paul Glover is a performance coach and former federal court trial attorney who believes in the power of narrative to influence and educate. In this episode, heāll discuss: Taking your followers on a heroās journey Connecting with your team on ...
Jul 20, 2022ā¢35 minā¢Ep. 85
Want an easy, 5-step method to build your vision and strategy? What about a system to determine your teamās superpowers? Michael King is here to break down his T.E.A.M.S. Methodology and the Enneagram of Personality. These tools will help you define your gameplanāand then determine how to leverage your teamās unique gifts to enact it. Michael is a pastor turned Executive Coach who uses these systems to help high-level business leaders transform their teams and achieve their goals. Listen to find...
Jul 13, 2022ā¢1 hr 2 minā¢Ep. 84
How do you ensure that your business is guided by your core valuesā¦ Even when the unpredictable happens? My guest Jonathan Cotten calls this radical integrity. As the President and CEO of Easy Step Enterprises, Jonathan leverages his business to transform lives and reflect his core values. In this episode, heāll share: How to lead your business with radical integrity Why you need a cultural frameworkānot a business strategy Why the employee is kingānot the customer The importance of adversity An...
Jul 06, 2022ā¢51 minā¢Ep. 83
The most valuable asset in a business? People. When you understand your teamās valueā¦ You can make miracles happen at work. My guest, Dave Bookbinder, is a valuation expert who believes in the impact of human capital. Heās here to talk about the valuation of people, as well as: How to avoid toxic employees Why trust is the secret to innovation Why building resilience builds the bottom line And more...
Jun 29, 2022ā¢47 minā¢Ep. 82
As a leader, you want to amplify your impactā¦ The best way to do that? Build other leaders. When you unite other leaders to your vision, your impact will be exponential. But how do you empower others to lead? And how can you navigate leadership in challenging times? This episodeās guest, Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, helps leaders rethink the way they tap into their networks to achieve their goals and strengthen their communities. She joins the podcast to share her wisdom with yo...
Jun 22, 2022ā¢38 minā¢Ep. 81
What if there was a way to do lessāand gain more? What if you could accelerate business growth without bulldozing your personal life? This episodeās guest, Simon Severino, figured out how to achieve his business goals while maximizing time spent away from work. And he wrote his book, Strategy Sprints, to help you do the same. Listen now to hear Simonās story and find out how his blueprint can double your revenue--and give you more time to build a vibrant life....
Jun 15, 2022ā¢29 minā¢Ep. 80
Turning every message into a story leads to better outcomes ā better leadership, better results in high stress situations, better sales numbers. Anyone can do it, and Richard Newman explains exactly how to get started. The author and Founder of Body Talk has helped over 100,000 business leaders from around the world improve their communication skills and their impact. Richard gives listeners the answers they need to start taking action now and see results fast, including: How to align body langu...
Jun 08, 2022ā¢43 minā¢Ep. 79
Challenge your assumptions of leadership. Why should you ask candidates where they want to be AFTER the position you are hiring for? Why is getting into the weeds on a complex problem good leadership? Dan Gray leads the growth team at Kotn, a sustainable clothing line, and has a decade of experience scaling B2B and B2C brands. The passion for his employees, drive to learn and commitment to his core values and beliefs are an inspiration to all leaders. This is a conversation you do not want to mi...
Jun 01, 2022ā¢52 minā¢Ep. 78
This episode is for every entrepreneur and every business leader who wants to find five-star employees but dreads the hiring process. All In Company Co-Founder Danielle Mulvey has cracked the code for recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best employees for your team. Her objective employee rating system removes the hassle and guess work, allowing you to identify candidates who will fit your company culture and help your business become more successful. Listen in to learn: Which values to look f...
May 25, 2022ā¢48 minā¢Ep. 77
Six skills for more effective leadership. Six skills to win interviews and gain greater self-knowledge. Six skills you need now. Guest Michelle Holden is an author, corporate coach, and āself-esteem architectā who works with individuals and corporations to develop the talent within. She shares a six pack of skills that have helped her clients achieve their leadership goals. Stop asking, āwhat if?ā and start asking, āwhat next?ā Listen now!...
May 18, 2022ā¢48 minā¢Ep. 76
Successfully scaling up your business from 2 to 200 is one of the greatest challenges you will face. Doing so while maintaining a strong company culture with remote teams spread across the globe makes it an even taller task. But it can be done! Myles Anderson navigated this path and joins the podcast to map the way for other up and coming entrepreneurs. As the CEO and Co-Founder of BrightLocal, Myles has implemented a culture of empowerment and support across the entire organization. He has a hi...
May 11, 2022ā¢58 minā¢Ep. 75
Every referral is a recommendation. Every testimonial is a recommendation. Are you getting the recommendations your business needs? David Nour is a world-renowned speaker, coach, and expert on business relationships. His Curve Bender strategy will help you identify, prioritize, and cultivate the impactful relationships that will not only determine what you can accomplish but also shape the leader you can become. Reach out to top contacts and reestablish relationship āonrampsā with contacts youāv...
May 04, 2022ā¢58 minā¢Ep. 74
Mike Malatesta is on a mission to help as many entrepreneurs as he can create successful companies that improve peopleās lives, and he joins this episode to do just that for everyone listening in! For everyone stuck in the Grind stage of the Entrepreneurial Journey ā bogged down by daily tasks and unsure how to get back to what makes your business uniqueā¦ For everyone who feels like they are pivoting in circles when they should be shifting things forwardā¦ For everyone who is in the Valley of Unc...
Apr 27, 2022ā¢57 minā¢Ep. 73
Calling all entrepreneurs and early-stage business leaders! This episode is for you! Andy Cabasso is an entrepreneur, speaker, and lawyer. His most recent business, Postaga, is a fully remote, all-in-one platform for link building and email outreach. He joins the show to share his lessons for starting, growing, and selling a first-time company, including: The importance of implementing a business operating system How to build company culture across several time zones Critical skills for early-st...
Apr 20, 2022ā¢46 minā¢Ep. 72
Listen in before your next meeting. No one loves drama at work. But weāve all had those meetings, the ones where everyone leaves nodding their heads and believing theyāre all on the same page... only to receive an email several hours later from someone who wants to critique or change the plans. Ego loves drama. And ego drives all the little actions we take to get through everyday tasks. When we donāt take time to focus, align, communicate our needs, and hold ourselves accountable, ego gets in th...
Apr 13, 2022ā¢59 minā¢Ep. 71
As a leader, you are always negotiating. Sometimes itās a major deal to hit a revenue goal, other times itās taking care of the needs of team members. How do you deal with friction in the process? How do you become an implementer and not just a deal maker? Get the psychological edge in your next negotiation with special guest Alistair McBride. Alistair is a coach, facilitator, and trainer whose Goliath Negotiation Method has helped executives and business owners be mentally and emotionally prepa...
Apr 06, 2022ā¢57 minā¢Ep. 70
What could you do if you were able to generate your own value? Would you know how to leverage that personal value into greater business and personal success? Andy McDowell is a strategic coach who understands how small business owners and executives can generate their value to take ownership of their lives and position themselves to take advantage of opportunities. Listen in to get Andyās 3 Tools for Generating Your Value. And donāt miss a 4th Bonus Tool from Nicole!...
Mar 30, 2022ā¢1 hrā¢Ep. 69
