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How can better teamwork and stronger leadership help a company uncover new business opportunities?

In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Mike Goodfriend, President of Goodfriend & Associates, about leadership development, team alignment, and the practical strategies that help organizations work more effectively together. As a leadership coach, teamwork engineer, and meeting facilitator, Mike helps teams strengthen collaboration, improve strategic thinking, and create better conditions for growth.

Mike shares how he works with organizations to help teams become more cohesive and better equipped to identify and pursue business opportunities. He explains the thinking behind his “Teamwork Sharks” workshops, which use a fun, competitive format to teach leaders how to present business plans more effectively, think more strategically, and engage more fully as a team.

The conversation also highlights the role of data analytics in leadership and decision-making. Mike discusses why detailed data can be a game changer when used well and how strong leadership values from the top down influence company performance. This episode is especially useful for business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams who want to improve team performance, sharpen strategy, and create a stronger culture of accountability and opportunity.

Topics include:

leadership development

teamwork and team alignment

strategic thinking

data-driven decision-making

business opportunity development

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