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Pull Up a Chair: CEO Lessons on Trust, Feedback, and Growth
In this premiere episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin dive into the most important — and often overlooked — topic for CEOs and executive leaders: trust. Discover why choosing who to listen to is critical for growth, how to avoid dangerous "echo chambers," and what great leaders really look for in feedback. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation will give you actionable insights into building stronger advisory circles, asking better questions, and accelerating personal and professional growth.
Mike Maddock is the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur known for helping leaders transform big ideas into reality.
John Tobin is the co-founder and president of Slalom Consulting, a global consulting firm helping organizations tackle their most ambitious projects and build a culture of innovation and trust.
00:00 — Welcome & what this podcast is all about
02:10 — Why John wanted to start the show
05:05 — Why Mike wanted to do this together
08:00 — How they see the world differently
12:15 — John’s story: building teams & attracting talent
21:00 — Mike’s story: early sparks & entrepreneurial roots
27:30 — The ghosts that drive leaders
32:50 — Pivotal feedback that changed John’s path
40:20 — The power of culture & humility
48:00 — Big decisions during crises
55:00 — Lessons learned & core values
1:04:00 — Failures we’re grateful for
1:12:00 — What to expect from future episodes
1:17:00 — Final reflections & closing
Mike Maddock is the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur known for helping leaders transform big ideas into reality.
John Tobin is the co-founder and president of Slalom Consulting, a global consulting firm helping organizations tackle their most ambitious projects and build a culture of innovation and trust.
00:00 — Welcome & what this podcast is all about
02:10 — Why John wanted to start the show
05:05 — Why Mike wanted to do this together
08:00 — How they see the world differently
12:15 — John’s story: building teams & attracting talent
21:00 — Mike’s story: early sparks & entrepreneurial roots
27:30 — The ghosts that drive leaders
32:50 — Pivotal feedback that changed John’s path
40:20 — The power of culture & humility
48:00 — Big decisions during crises
55:00 — Lessons learned & core values
1:04:00 — Failures we’re grateful for
1:12:00 — What to expect from future episodes
1:17:00 — Final reflections & closing
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👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1826002539
https://open.spotify.com/show/0fDDb1gvrvsttm4nInRL8Y
👉 Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmichaelmaddock/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tobin-a54225/
https://flourishadvisoryboards.com/
https://www.mike-maddock.com/
Pull up a chair. There’s always room for your seat at the table.
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By Mike Maddock & John TobinIn this premiere episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin dive into the most important — and often overlooked — topic for CEOs and executive leaders: trust. Discover why choosing who to listen to is critical for growth, how to avoid dangerous "echo chambers," and what great leaders really look for in feedback. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation will give you actionable insights into building stronger advisory circles, asking better questions, and accelerating personal and professional growth.
Mike Maddock is the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur known for helping leaders transform big ideas into reality.
John Tobin is the co-founder and president of Slalom Consulting, a global consulting firm helping organizations tackle their most ambitious projects and build a culture of innovation and trust.
00:00 — Welcome & what this podcast is all about
02:10 — Why John wanted to start the show
05:05 — Why Mike wanted to do this together
08:00 — How they see the world differently
12:15 — John’s story: building teams & attracting talent
21:00 — Mike’s story: early sparks & entrepreneurial roots
27:30 — The ghosts that drive leaders
32:50 — Pivotal feedback that changed John’s path
40:20 — The power of culture & humility
48:00 — Big decisions during crises
55:00 — Lessons learned & core values
1:04:00 — Failures we’re grateful for
1:12:00 — What to expect from future episodes
1:17:00 — Final reflections & closing
Mike Maddock is the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur known for helping leaders transform big ideas into reality.
John Tobin is the co-founder and president of Slalom Consulting, a global consulting firm helping organizations tackle their most ambitious projects and build a culture of innovation and trust.
00:00 — Welcome & what this podcast is all about
02:10 — Why John wanted to start the show
05:05 — Why Mike wanted to do this together
08:00 — How they see the world differently
12:15 — John’s story: building teams & attracting talent
21:00 — Mike’s story: early sparks & entrepreneurial roots
27:30 — The ghosts that drive leaders
32:50 — Pivotal feedback that changed John’s path
40:20 — The power of culture & humility
48:00 — Big decisions during crises
55:00 — Lessons learned & core values
1:04:00 — Failures we’re grateful for
1:12:00 — What to expect from future episodes
1:17:00 — Final reflections & closing
🎙️ Enjoyed this conversation?
Subscribe to Your Seat at the Table for more candid discussions on leadership, growth, and the real stories behind the decisions that shape great organizations.
💬 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments — or let us know what topics you'd like us to explore next.
👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@YourSeatatTheTablePodcast
👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1826002539
https://open.spotify.com/show/0fDDb1gvrvsttm4nInRL8Y
👉 Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmichaelmaddock/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tobin-a54225/
https://flourishadvisoryboards.com/
https://www.mike-maddock.com/
Pull up a chair. There’s always room for your seat at the table.