While it may not always be the easiest or quickest route, collaborating with your team members to solve problems is always a good idea. In fact, best-selling author and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina says doing so just may be the key to advancing your own career. Tune in as Carly explains how to go about creating a culture of collaboration in your own organization, as well as why it is so vital to your success. We’re also bringing you a power-packed Women in Leadership panel from our r...
Jul 01, 2019•57 min•Ep. 329
Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to Instagram? How about Facebook? Take a second and think about how many times you mindlessly look at your phone in one day. Although best-selling author Cal Newport says more and more of us are questioning our relationship with personal technology, we’re fighting an uphill battle as tech companies are spending billions of dollars to monopolize our attention. Tune in as Cal breaks down ways to reclaim a more focused and meaningful life in an increasingl...
Jun 17, 2019•45 min•Ep. 327
Sure, conflict at work may feel uncomfortable at times, but best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says it’s absolutely vital to the health of your organization. Tune in to hear Pat explain why the right kind of conflict (i.e. not mean spirited) builds trust, improves relationships, boosts productivity, and more. Also joining us are members of the Ramsey Solutions operating board, answering questions on a wide range of topics from attendees at this year’s EntreLeadership Summ...
Jun 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 326
Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-CEOs of BELAY, know a thing or two about maximizing productivity. In fact, they’ve built an entire business around it by helping overworked business owners find amazing virtual assistants, bookkeepers and web specialists. On this episode, Bryan and Shannon explain how getting out of the way and delegating results, not tasks, has helped them become more efficient than ever. Also joining us is StoryBrand Founder Donald Miller, who has a lot to say about building a busin...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 325
Dutch Bros Coffee CEO and Founder Travis Boersma has big expansion plans—like opening 800 new stores in the next five years—but he wouldn’t even dream of scaling at that rate without one thing: a passionate team. In fact, he credits his almost 10,000 employees, who he likes to call cultural cultivators, for the coffee chain’s continued success. Tune in to hear Travis explain why culture is king at Dutch Bros and how he pours into his team every day. Also joining us is Ramsey Solutions Executive ...
May 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 324
While some might argue that showing emotion is a sign of weakness, emotional wellness coach Miles Adcox says that doing so actually makes you stronger—and twice as effective as a leader. Not to mention, stifling your emotions kills your creativity, can have serious health consequences (think anxiety and depression for starters), and often leads to burnout. Tune in as Miles shares how to become emotionally fit to prevent all that. Also joining us is North Point Community Church lead pastor Clay S...
May 20, 2019•50 min•Ep. 323
The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work, which is why it’s so alarming that 70% of American workers report being unhappy with their jobs. Even if you love what you do, you can’t ignore the statistical likelihood that at least one of those disgruntled people is on your team. But, luckily, Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman insists it doesn’t have to be that way. And his against-the-odds breakthrough into broadcasting is all the proof we need. Tune in as Ken break...
May 13, 2019•48 min•Ep. 322
Although it may seem like entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top, his success has actually been more than 20 years in the making. And the lessons he’s learned along the journey have shaped the way he runs his business today. Tune in as Daymond offers invaluable advice on everything from when and how to scale to the undeniable value of recognizing the contribution of your team members. No matter where you are in your career, this is...
May 06, 2019•44 min•Ep. 321
We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit and sharing a proven strategy from Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman to help lead you to a career you love. Tune in to hear Ken explain why the places you put yourself in dramatically affect the trajectory of your career. Pick the right ones and you’ll likely find yourself closing in on your dream job. If you are part of the 70% of Americans who are unhappy at work, you can’t afford to miss this! Also joining us are Daniel T...
May 03, 2019•45 min•Ep. 320
We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, leadership expert Simon Sinek, and strengths expert Marcus Buckingham. Talk about a dream team! Join us as the powerhouse trio tackles questions from our attendees on topics ranging from pacing growth and surviving tough times to ways to spark creativity and innovation. Their answers are insightful and candid—and offer game-changing perspective for sure. entrelead...
May 02, 2019•52 min•Ep. 319
On today’s bonus episode, we’re taking you back to San Diego, California, where EntreLeadership Summit is underway. Have you ever heard of a natural-born leader? Well, we hate to break it to you, but there’s no such thing. Tune in as Dave Ramsey explains why leaders are built , not born, and what it takes to become an amazing one. Hint: It’s much more than being a boss—you know, the person who simply makes all the rules and signs all the paychecks. We’ll also take you behind the scenes to our Li...
Apr 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 317
As any entrepreneur will tell you, bringing a new idea to life can be unpredictable, but best-selling author Scott Belsky says there is one thing you can always count on: a messy middle. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, Scott, who has worked with former start-ups like Airbnb, Pinterest and Uber, insists that this volatile time between the start and the finish of a project is the most crucial part of any venture. Tune in to find out why, as well as how to endure the tough moments ...
Apr 22, 2019•29 min•Ep. 315
According to a recent Gallup poll , only 33% of workers in the United States are engaged in their jobs—which means you’ve likely got some unhappy, unmotivated people in your own organization. The solution, says best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni, starts and ends with simply showing your team members that you care about them. Tune in as Pat shares the three things everyone needs in order to love their work. entreleadership.com/podcast The Truth About Employee Engagement by...
Apr 15, 2019•37 min•Ep. 314
If you regularly struggle to get to the bottom of your to-do list and think the solution is finding more hours in the week, best-selling author Michael Hyatt says you’re wasting your time. Instead, the leadership and personal growth expert insists that the key to achieving more is to actually do less . Tune in as Michael shares his three-step process for taking control of the time you have so you can become more focused and productive—and infinitely less overwhelmed. Now that’s what we call a wi...
Apr 08, 2019•49 min•Ep. 313
After hitting the New York Times best-seller list in 2018 and with a 500% revenue increase for her company expected this year, Rachel Hollis isn’t slowing down anytime soon. But the founder of The Hollis Company is quick to point out that she has been anything but an overnight success. Join us to hear Rachel make the case for fiercely owning your dreams, listening to your tribe, and staying true to your vision as you build your business. If you’re chasing a big goal of your own, stay tuned as Da...
Apr 01, 2019•48 min•Ep. 312
While the influence of word of mouth on customer behavior is not particularly surprising, what New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer does find shocking is that few companies bother to build any sort of strategy around it. And that, he says, is a huge missed opportunity. Join us as Jay gets super tactical and breaks down exactly how to create talk triggers, also known as the strategic choices you make to get your customers talking about your product or service. Also joining us is EntreLeade...
Mar 25, 2019•45 min•Ep. 311
Whether you’re just starting your career, own your own business or are firmly established in the C suite, we all have one thing in common: people problems. It’s just like Dave says, “Business is easy until people get involved.” Tune in as EntreLeadership Senior Vice President Sarah Sloyan answers listeners’ questions about everything from where to find the best people for your team to course correcting and resolving conflict. We might just have the answer you’ve been looking for. entreleadership...
Mar 18, 2019•32 min•Ep. 310
Even if your work has nothing at all to do with aviation, the lessons former Navy fighter pilot Carey Lohrenz learned in the cockpit are universal—and will change the way you do business. Tune in as Carey, the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, shares her thoughts on building a culture of excellence, overcoming fear, and the importance of finding focus. Leadership consultant Dr. Henry Cloud also joins us with a story about his personal experience flying in a fighter jet. Let’s just say flying at tw...
Mar 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 309
We’re so excited to share highlights from our recent EntreLeadership 1-Day event! Over 1,000 small-business owners and leaders from around the country joined us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to pour into themselves and their businesses. Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey explain why taking your time—our process has 12 steps—is the most important part of hiring the right people for your team. We’ll also hear from Ramsey Solutions’ own Christy Wright on the importance of building a motivated team. And final...
Mar 04, 2019•51 min•Ep. 308
What’s the one skill that all great leaders have in common? They’re master communicators. And on this week’s episode, we have one of the best. Craig Groeschel, founder and senior pastor of Life.Church—one of the largest churches in America—joins us to share his tips on how to sharpen your communication skills. He says it’s all about what you want people to know, how they should feel and how you’re going to lead them toward action. Staying on the subject of communication, Ken interviews two of Ra...
Feb 25, 2019•51 min•Ep. 307
Whether we like it or not—and sometimes, in spite of our best intentions and best efforts—failure is unavoidable. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, says filmmaker Jon Erwin, whose production company makes faith-based, inspirational feature films. In fact, he insists if you examine failure closely—think an uncomfortable, really honest look—you may very well find the keys to your next big success. Tune in as Jon shares how doing just that helped him learn from a crushing box office loss in 2...
Feb 18, 2019•46 min•Ep. 306
News flash: When it comes to running a business, you can’t do it all. Sure, you can survive 90-hour work weeks for a season, but ultimately if you’re interested in building a business bigger than you, you’re going to have to delegate. And it’s not as simple as telling someone else to do something for you and hoping for the best. Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey explain the 10 basics of delegation, the same ones that helped him build his business from scratch and develop it into an international brand...
Feb 11, 2019•50 min•Ep. 305
Core values can be tricky. So many companies are quick to say they have them, but if you ask best-selling author and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller, too few actually mean much of anything. And the reason is simple: They fail to answer three things that every team member wants—and needs—to know. Tune in to hear Donald explain exactly how to get your core values right so they inspire and motivate your team, not create mass confusion. entreleadership.com/podcast Donald Miller's website Ken Blanchard ...
Feb 04, 2019•34 min•Ep. 304
While chitchatting about the latest office rumor or griping about a coworker’s incompetence may feel harmless, New York Times best-selling author and leadership expert Stephen Mansfield says it’s anything but . In fact, gossip breeds distrust and can quickly spiral out of control, robbing your organization of morale, productivity and creativity. Join us as Stephen shares four things that every leader must do to shut down gossip for good. entreleadership.com/podcast Stephen Mansfield's website Fr...
Jan 28, 2019•37 min•Ep. 303
If you tend to blame yourself for your bad habits, New York Times best-selling author James Clear says you’re wasting your time. Not only does such behavior create feelings of guilt—which, by the way, are pretty counterproductive—but it also does nothing to get you any closer to achieving your goals. Tune in to hear James explain the real cause of bad habits (translation: You’re off the hook!), as well as some super easy strategies to help you break them and replace them with good ones. We think...
Jan 21, 2019•40 min•Ep. 302
A retired Navy SEAL and one of the world’s top endurance athletes, David Goggins doesn’t know the word “quit.” But that wasn’t always the case, and understandably so. After surviving a childhood of unimaginable physical abuse, poverty and prejudice, David says that failure had become the narrative of his life. That all changed when he decided to run toward his fear and, against all odds, became a Navy SEAL. Join us as David shares his unforgettable journey that will inspire and move you—and prov...
Jan 07, 2019•59 min•Ep. 300
From tackling the right reasons to lead and the danger of complacency to figuring out how and why to drive innovation, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2018. So much, in fact, that it’s near impossible to pick a favorite episode. But guess what? You don’t have to! We’ve compiled a comprehensive roundup of the year’s episodes that did what the best ones always do: inform and inspire, change our perspective, and challenge us to stretch ourselves. Trust us, they’re well worth a second (or third!) l...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 299
As we all begin to look forward to 2019, we couldn’t think of a better way to close out the year than by answering some questions from our listeners. Tune in as host Ken Coleman and Ramsey Solutions Senior Vice President Daniel Tardy talk about everything from career advancement and idea generation to dealing with failure. Who knows, we might just have the answer you’ve been looking for too. entreleadership.com/podcast The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud Sometimes You Win—Sometimes You Lea...
Dec 24, 2018•37 min•Ep. 298
When it comes to growing your career, marketing guru and best-selling author Seth Godin insists you have much more leverage than you think. Sure, it’s easy to blame a toxic environment, an unreasonable boss, or even not being in charge for your lack of advancement or personal development. But in reality, Seth explains, all of those things are just excuses. Tune in for his advice on how to overcome the obstacles you think are standing between you and your desired future. We’ll also share a lesson...
Dec 17, 2018•42 min•Ep. 297
Twelve years ago, Wendy and Jay Papasan made a decision to get intentional about their shared goals, and they’ve never looked back. In fact, they are so passionate about casting a vision for their life that they now hold goal-setting retreats to teach other couples to do the same. Tune in to find out how this easy-to-do practice can change everything—it helped Wendy and Jay become net-worth millionaires in only 10 years—and how to do it yourself. entreleadership.com/podcast Wendy & Jay Papas...
Dec 10, 2018•47 min•Ep. 296
