In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Bryon Beilman, CEO of iuvo Technologies and author of Leadership at the Edge. Bryon introduces his innovative "Hyperloop Mindset"—a high-speed, low-friction approach to culture and leadership that propels business forward. Together, they unpack how to hire A+ players, empower leaders at every level, and embed change into your weekly rhythms.

Bryon shares how his award-winning IT consulting firm builds culture intentionally, supports employee growth, and maintains excellence through transparency, feedback, and strategic delegation. Whether you're scaling a business or coaching emerging leaders, this episode is packed with practical tools for leading from the edge.

Highlights from this episode:

[00:04:43] – What is the Hyperloop Mindset? A metaphor for building a business that moves at high speed with low friction—emphasizing simplicity, speed, and continuous improvement.

[00:06:29] – Hire the Best People (Don’t Settle). Great hiring isn’t about filling seats—it’s about aligning with values, culture, and long-term fit.

[00:09:08] – Culture-Driven Interviewing. Final interview includes a passion presentation to assess cultural fit and authenticity—any employee can veto a candidate.

[00:13:36] – Eagles Know Eagles. Why employee referrals and constant recruiting are cornerstones of hiring success.

[00:17:25] – Let Go to Scale. Managers must transition to coaches, letting go of control and empowering others to think, act, and own results.

[00:21:54] – Make Time for Change. Change shouldn't be reactive. It must be scheduled and embedded into the rhythm of the business.

[00:24:29] – Entrepreneurial Energy Lives in Everyone. Leaders must cultivate this spark and build cultures where innovation and ownership thrive.

Get Bryon's book, Leadership At The Edge: https://a.co/d/91fLxn2

Also mentioned in this episode:
Traction by Gino Wickman https://a.co/d/bcpV5fL
Good to Great by Jim Collins https://a.co/d/apHCLtE

Connect with Bryon:
Website: https://beilman.com//
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbeilman/
X: https://x.com/bbeilman

Listen today at www.vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!
Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/