Have you ever been captivated by the glint of a 'shiny penny'? 
We've all worked for those leaders and some of us have even been those leaders—chasing the thrill of every possible new idea. 
On today's episode, we peel back the curtain on the Shiny Penny Syndrome (S.P.S.), and talk about how to understand it, manage it, and how help our teams with it.

It's almost impossible to keep up with how quickly things change in marketing. Between the ever evolving technology and strategies, it's easy to get lost trying to stay current. But, there's one marketing principle that never changes - telling great stories. On today's episode Drew helps business owners understand the steps they have to take to become better story tellers and how they can better market their business.

Have you ever been at a crossroads, wondering whether to take a bold step forward or patiently wait for the right moment? Our latest podcast episode, Matt and Drew talk about the pace of leadership and why you need both a gas and brake pedal to lead effectively.

Have you ever wondered what your boss really thinks but won't say? Our survey revealed a few shocking responses to our question. On this episode we find out, not only what bosses said, but you can hear how Matt and Drew coach both sides to greater clarity and clearer communication.

At best the employer / employee relationship is complicated. Of course there are great organizations with great leaders and inspiring culture where things operate amazingly, but by and large (and unfortunately) the perpetually frustrated employee is the rule. 

On this episode Matt and Drew go through a few responses to the poll that asked our listeners to fill in this blank - "I wish my boss would ________ ." In response the guys give some direction on how leaders can better lead their teams and how followers can open up better communication with their leaders. 

Life can often be painful. Leading anything meaningful eventually leads to more of it. On this episode Matt and Drew talk about embracing the pain of leadership, how pain can fuel growth and how pain can ignite your passion in a way comfort never could. 

This one scene from Christoper Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises inspired this topic. On this episode Matt and Drew talk about making the jump without the rope. The big idea is if you're playing it safe, you are limiting your future. The safety you seek is holding you back. 

"Feedback" is often a platitudinal buzzword in the work place, but even if feels tired, I promise you it's incredibly crucial. On this episode Matt and Drew talk to leaders who need to grow in how they receive feedback from their teams, and we give some tips for employees who want to learn how to give their leader feedback. 

For good and for bad, leaders (employers) have huge influence on the people they lead. AND, as employees it's imperative we don't give away more of our emotional and mental health than we have to, even as we contribute at high levels in our jobs. Today Drew and Matt talk about redefining our relationship with work so we can live healthier lives.

Leaders, don't make the mistake of creating this kind of culture. Today we poke the bear and get Drew talking about unhealthy "family culture" we see so often in organizations.