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When we think of truly high-performing teams, we often turn our attention to championship sports teams. Listen in this episode as I interview former NFL coach, Evan Burk. Evan climbed the coaching ladder, learning from the very best in the field. We discuss why having a winning vision is not enough. Nor is talent enough. […]

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It is said what we consume for information will shape our attitude. How is your consumption going? How's that working out for you?

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Good leaders build great teams. But reality tells us that sometimes teams start to fail, get disorganized and become dysfunctional. How do you fix that? In this episode, I visit with not one expert, but two. Join me as I visit with Dr. Anne Dranitsaris and her daughter, Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard. Both are accomplished experts in […]

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Effective leadership demands whole-body presence. Leaders who achieve the most typically have good habits and disciplines to help them maximize the way they show up in the moment. In this episode, I am talking with Jonathan McLernon, a coach who himself has lost 100 lbs by using science and psychological behavior modifications to make the […]

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People spend their whole life pursuing a path that can leave them feeling unfulfilled. You have doubts about the journey. In this episode, we are talking with Tony Martignetti who wrote the book “Climbing the Right Mountain.” Listen in as we explore the steps to making course adjustments and identifying the right path for the […]

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In this episode, we explore why some companies grow exponentially while others merely plod along. My guest is Aaron Bare. Aaron has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 big brand companies, learning best practices, and guiding others to grow. To achieve exponential growth, we need exponential leaders; think of Elon Musk as the poster child […]

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We all have some default modes we revert to in our day-to-day lives. Like picking toothpaste, we seldom put much thought into that kind of activity. But what happens when you start running your business in a default mode, like picking toothpaste? In this episode, we explore what happens. Join me with Steve Fredlund. He’s […]

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These days, employees are looking for more from their employers. Yet bosses are struggling to figure that out. In this episode, my guest. Dea (Dee-ah) Irby explains a simple answer for making employees feel the love from their employers. You need to hear this. The great Resignation is in full swing. Maybe it hasn’t hit […]

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We all face change in our daily lives. You can ride the tide or direct the flow. Your choice. Yet making meaningful choices about change requires digging deeper to find meaning and purpose in what we end up doing. Join me and my guest, Mike Hynes as we discuss taking a good look at your […]

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Charismatic leaders seem to possess an effortless ability to influence, captivate, charm, and inspire people to action. Whether it is through grace, passion, or unshakable confidence, charismatic people can rouse the sentiments and energies of the people they touch. While not everyone can master charisma, there is one charismatic tool that any leader can learn […]

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