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Employee engagement, customer experience and more from two business coaches. Mike and Mark turn business trends, research and theory into practical actions you can apply at work.... more
FAQs about It doesn’t take a genius.:How many episodes does It doesn’t take a genius. have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.
December 16, 2025Lessons from two successful Chick-fil-A'sMike and Mark had a chance to interview the owner-operator of two incredibly successful Chick-fil-A locations. Her insights on customer experience--and employee engagement--inspired us to record this overview. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more27minPlay
December 09, 2025The Gift-Giving HackThanks to research, Mike has cracked the code on how to give a memorable present. Tune in to hear how diamond charms for your friend's Crocs may actually be a good idea. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more22minPlay
December 02, 2025Keep asking questionsHave you fallen into the trap of problem-solving instead of asking? It may be counter-intuitive, but if you're the manager ... it's how you grow your team. (AI says: The discussion focuses on the importance of questioning and understanding decision-making processes, emphasizing that managers need to develop skills in asking thoughtful questions rather than providing immediate solutions. The episode concludes with insights on organizational growth challenges and the need to foster independent problem-solving through active listening and reflective thinking.)Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more9minPlay
November 25, 2025The water main leak in us allDo what now? Well, the disaster in Mark's front yard (yeah, it's a water main) illustrates a workplace truth echoed in the book of Jeremiah. When all you see are actions, how can you judge intent? Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more10minPlay
November 18, 2025Bringing in a new manager to replace you ...It's not what you think! In less than 5 minutes, Mike gives you a powerful question that will give you fresh eyes for your entire operation--and a followup question that will ensure you can take action. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more5minPlay
November 11, 2025AI, spam and how you can leverage your advocatesMark had an Experience with AI. It's a sign that there has never been a better time to connect with your network. Listen for six ideas on how to increase interest in your brand in the Age of AI. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more25minPlay
November 04, 2025Your bosses' feedback shows they are 1 of 4 typesObserve these two actions in your boss (or yourself!) to identify one of four types of leaders. Only one type is the best. ... (Every good business book needs a foursquare grid--and Kim Scott's "Radical Candor" gives us an incredibly practical one.) Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. ...more31minPlay
October 28, 2025Four Ways to Get Above the LineHow do you maintain enthusiasm and motivation, particularly during challenging times like the transition into fall and the holidays? Use Marcus Aurelius' practice that has influenced millions ... and these three other great ideas. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark....more11minPlay
October 21, 2025Are your people rude ... or insecure?A general manager made an observation, and maybe you've seen it too. Some employees are rude--or the opposite, fawning. Is it possible that it's just a lack of self-worth? Tune in to learn the symptoms that point to an employee self-worth issue--and what a manager can do about it. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark....more18minPlay
October 14, 2025Signs are a Band-Aid on poor designAlmost 7 minutes of straight fire! (We're pretty sure the kids are still saying that.) Do you need signs to tell customers what to do? You may be putting a Band-Aid on poor design. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark....more7minPlay
FAQs about It doesn’t take a genius.:How many episodes does It doesn’t take a genius. have?The podcast currently has 324 episodes available.