Michael and Kathryn discuss the concept of cognitive biases and break down how biases can interfere with your decision-making, how you lead your company, your communication, and your relationships. If you want to improve your work culture and grow your company, then this podcast episode is for you!
Michael and Kathryn warn against the danger of assuming your customers accurately know what they need. There's nothing worse than setting yourself (and your customer) up for failure from the get go. Sometimes a customer will say they need X, when what they really need is Y. Discover the best ways to suss out their true needs so that you can help them achieve their objectives and goals. Become a better Passion and Provision company by giving this podcast episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn share the best way to get more traffic to your website. Are you used to the inbound marketing strategies of 5 years ago that centered around blogging? Get up to speed with the most effective strategies for generating traffic by giving this episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn discuss Chip Heath and Dan Heath's book, The Power of Moments , and ways you can transform life's transitions, milestones, and pits into extremely powerful moments for your employees and company. Discover how to start creating a company culture where your team feels affirmed and recognized for their achievements by giving this podcast episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn discuss the primary job of any leader: to empower and protect. Discover how you can empower and protect those that follow you so that they can thrive and flourish. If you are a leader in any capacity- leading a team, managing employees, or running a company- then this podcast episode is for you!
Michael and Kathryn dive into what it means to have a 'mad scientist' leadership style and the reasons why it can be unhealthy for you and your company. Get insight on how to grow, develop trust, and hold yourself and your leaders accountable in this podcast episode.
Michael and Kathryn share the 11 most important Dos and Don'ts when it comes to video conferencing. If you've ever experienced a solo or team video conference call, chances are, you are guilty of at least one of these faux pas (if not more). Improve your video conferencing etiquette and help your team do the same by giving this podcast episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn share their experience from a recent conference they attended on the Future of Work. When we think about the future of work in our world, there are many areas to consider such as technology, health and wellness, giving and equality, and the hearts and minds of workers. Is your business staying on top of the latest trends? If you've ever wondered about the future of jobs and work in your industry, then give this podcast episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn give a high-level definition of vision and discuss how it impacts areas of your business including Leadership, Marketing, Management, and Finance. If you've ever struggled to articulate your company's purpose or values, then this podcast episode is for you!
Michael and Kathryn discuss the 6 major areas of influence as described in Robert Cialdini's book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion . If you want more profit and joy in your company, need to improve your leadership skills, or want to turn your customers into raving fans, consider upping your persuasiveness game with these tips on influencing.
Michael and Kathryn discuss the demographic of current 18 to 35 year-olds, commonly referred to as 'Millennials.' Should you believe stereotypes that say every Millennial you encounter in the workplace is a narcissist with poor communication skills? Or should you take a step back and acknowledge that every generation over the past century needed time to mature and develop professionally? Give this episode a listen to get tips for how to think about and effectively work with younger generations....
Michael and Kathryn dive into the definitions of contribution and legacy. If you've ever wondered what it truly means for you and your company to leave a legacy and make an impact in the world, give this episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn discuss what it means to have blindspots in your business. To get from point A to point B you need some kind of reference point. But what if that reference point is poor quality or out-of-date? Discover what you can do to pinpoint your blindspots by giving this podcast episode a listen.
Michael and Kathryn give an overview of Joe Polish's 9 Steps to Magic Rapport. Improve the quality and longevity of your business relationships with these helpful tips. Gain insight into networking, your customer and client relationships, and growing your Passion and Provision company by giving this podcast a listen.
Michael and Kathryn discuss the online marketplace giant, Amazon. 30% of all online purchases occur on Amazon, a major influencer in the e-commerce industry. Give this podcast a listen to discover the latest trends set by Amazon and why your Passion and Provision company can no longer afford to ignore them.
Michael and Kathryn recount their experiences at the 2017 Digital Marketer conference and discuss techniques for good business networking. Overcome your hatred of networking with these simple strategies for engaging with potential business partners. It's easier than you might think!
Michael and Kathryn discuss and analyze a 13th century work of art known as "The Allegory of Good and Bad Government". They paint a verbal picture of the artwork's imagery, discuss how it relates to businesses today, how it can shape your understanding of good leadership, and how this will help you grow your Passion & Provision company.
Michael and Kathryn discuss a useful method for speed reading a person's personality type based on the psychology of the Myers Briggs personality inventory. You will discover how to quickly ascertain someone's temperament by asking them specific questions. If you've ever wondered if knowing personality types makes a difference in the success of your business, give this podcast a listen.
Michael and Kathryn give a high level definition of Strategy and discuss why every company, big or small, needs to effectively strategize in order to achieve its major objectives. Gain insight on ways to think about strategy as a business leader in order to grow your Passion and Provision Company.
Michael and Kathryn expand on the intriguing dynamic within Philanthropic Marketing and how it can be both fulfilling and strategic for your presence in the community.
Michael and Kathryn expand on highly useful tips provided by Nancy Harhut in 10 Human Behavior Hacks that Will Change the Way You Create Email.
Michael and Kathryn discuss the topic of grief and how it affects your company. Whether you are a leader who is experiencing grief, or it's one of your employees, knowing the 5 Stages of Grief and how to identify them will benefit your Passion and Provision company.
Michael and Kathryn discuss the marketing strategy known as retargeting. This simple online strategy can help you generate more leads and customers, and ultimately will make you more money.
Michael and Kathryn discuss customer service, why it matters, how it affects your entire company, and how to improve your strategy. Learn how customer service done right can help you build your Passion and Provision company.
Michael and Kathryn review Patrick Lencioni's book, "The Ideal Team Player" and discuss how it will help you hire, fire, and evaluate current employees in your Passion and Provision Company.
Kathryn and Michael discuss how you will know it's time to fire a client. In the business world, 20% of your customers will cause you 80% of your pain. But how exactly will you know it's time to say goodbye? Discover the answers in this week's podcast!
Michael and Kathryn discuss the reasons why you should pay attention to group dynamics and how they affect your company and customers. This podcast will help you understand why dynamics change with different group sizes and how to best communicate in each setting.
Michael and Kathryn give an introduction to the personality test known as Myers Briggs. They discuss the importance of understanding yourself and how that will lead to a better understanding of others. Understanding and using Myers Briggs will help you in your company and relationships.
Michael and Kathryn talk about why it is critical to develop a buyer persona. By developing and using personas you can reach more people with a stronger message that turns more of those people into paying customers.
Michael and Kathryn talk about why it's important for leaders to have mentors, the 4 types of mentors, and the ways mentors impact and shape our lives. Learn more about mentors and mentoring in this week's podcast.
