The Craig and Greg Show

Are you in touch with your emotions? While it might sound like something out of a Hallmark movie to some- having a robust emotional quotient is a vital skill for a leader. Join Craig and Greg as they get all emotional in this week's episode.

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If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

Everyone wants to fit in—it's an entirely natural human instinct to desire the approval of those around you. However, when this instinct causes us to change who we are it can become very destructive to us both personally and professionally. In today's episode Craig and Greg discuss how being a poser is a sneaky leadership killer that can creep in without you even noticing.

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If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

Like many popular phrases in the lexicon you've probably heard "consistency is key" thousands of times and rarely given it a second thought, but Craig and Greg want to challenge you to revisit this vital area. In today's episode the guys discuss how an intentional focus on consistency will make you a better leader—which in turn will make your team more effective and productive.

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If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

What do you want people to remember about your leadership? It's an easy question to overlook, but striving to be remembered well can help you to be a better leader every day. In today's episode Craig and Greg discuss the attributes of a memorable leader and reminisce about past leaders in their lives.

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If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

Sales is a battle! While there (hopefully) isn't any real bullets flying, the stress and exhaustion can make it feel like there is at times. To stay in the fight and avoid defeat in these situations you need preparation and planning. This is where Greg's new book Sales Armageddon comes in. In a previous episode, Craig and Greg gave an overview of the book, but today they are diving deep on just a few of the insights contained within.

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Get your copy of Sales Armageddon here!

If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

In a previous episode we brought you the exciting news that Craig and Greg are collaborating to write a series of books called Business By The Book. In today's episode the guys revisit the first book in this series, "A CEO's Vision", and discuss how once the vision has been cast the next vital step is to bring your team along with you.

Check out the video version of this conversation.

If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

Show Notes:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:11] Craig welcomes Greg to an exclusive club!

[0:49] The guys show why they are over-achievers.

[2:00] Leaders need to take others along with them, transitioning from "I" to "we."

[4:39] How do leaders handle the frustration of a slow-moving team?

[6:51] How we wrote "Business by the Book" for a CEO who is casting vision.

[7:11] The importance a leader going first.

[10:53] Be realistic with your team about the challenges ahead.

[11:49] How do leaders handle doubts or questions from their teammates?

[14:37] Leaders need to know the pitfalls of casting vision.

[16:59] Watch out for the things that will distract from your vision!

[20:25] The courage to take the first step is vital.

[22:03] Leaders need to help the stragglers catch up with everyone else on the team.

[23:23] The last crucial step is for leaders to move forward confidently.

[24:31] Maximize Leadership has a lot of resources to help you on your leadership journey.

The entire Maximize team loves our veterans! Those that volunteer to serve and protect our nation deserve our utmost respect, and we honor their sacrifice. In today's episode Craig and Greg discuss the leadership lessons they have learned from veterans—some directly and others by simply observing the way our nation's protectors conduct themselves. Join us as we salute the contributions of veterans!

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For more from the guys:

Craig: http://craigtowens.com

Greg: http://maximizeleadership.com

Show Notes:

[0:00] Introduction

[0:15] One of our favorite days of the year

[1:08] Leadership lesson #1 from veterans: Sacrifice

[2:28] Leadership lesson #2: Selflessness

[4:12] Leadership lesson #3: Camaraderie

[5:33] Leadership lesson #4: Organization in planning and training

[8:52] Leadership lesson #5: Emotionally invested

[9:31] Leadership lesson #6: Training in action

[11:18] Leadership lesson #7: Communication skills

[12:53] Leadership lesson #8: A bigger cause—a heritage of service

[15:41] Leadership lesson #9: A visible leadership style

[17:27] Greg's salute to veterans

We can all agree that disagreeable people are some of the hardest to work with, constantly shooting down ideas without providing anything constructive in return. These types of people can quickly put a strain on any organization if left unchecked. However, we need to be careful not to lump disagreement into the category of disagreeable. In today's episode Craig and Greg discuss why people in disagreement are actually the exact opposite of disagreeable, and are a valuable asset to your organization.

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If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

One of the amazing things about the Bible is that it has practical application for every aspect of our lives—including the business world! Today Craig and Greg are excited to announce that for the first time in their long friendship they are writing collaborators on a new series of books titled "Business By The Book." In today's episode the guys preview the first book in this series about a CEO's vision. Enjoy the episode, keep an eye out for the book's release, and let us know in the comments what roles you would like them to write about next.

Watch the video version of this episode.

If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

"Kids these days just don't understand!"

That's probably a phrase you've heard more than a few times from members of generations your elder, and there is some truth to it! Each generation has very diverse experiences which make them unique from the groups before and after them. In today's episode Craig and Greg want to encourage you to understand and embrace generational differences to make your team stronger.

Check out the video version of this episdoe.

If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth.

In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his new book The Business Baton.

Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.