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Guests include Daymond John, Les Brown, Michael Gerber, Jonah Berger, Bob Berg, Greg McKeown, and with the host Gene Hammett.
Further podcasts by Gene Hammett interviews business experts including Chris Brogan, Hal Elrod,
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Leading a Company to Predictable Success with Curtis Matsko at Portland Leather Goods from 2023-12-11T02:30
Embark on a profound exploration of Leading a Company to Predictable Success in our latest podcast episode. Discover how visionary leaders navigate the intricate landscape of Leading a Company t...
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The Benefits of a Highly Transparent Culture with Jeff Neumeister at Neumeister&Associates from 2023-12-07T08:00
A highly transparent culture fosters trust and nurtures growth. Embark on an illuminating journey as we delve into The Benefits of a Highly Transparent Culture in our latest podcast episode. Unc...
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The Importance of Culture with Nelson Chu at Percent from 2023-12-04T02:30
Delve into the pivotal subject of the importance of culture in our latest podcast episode. Join us on an exploration of how crucial the importance of culture is in shaping organizational identit...
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The Power of Transparent Communication with Daniel Larkman at Keynes Digital from 2023-11-30T08:00
Explore the transformative impact of the Power of Transparent Communication in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we uncover how transparent communication can revolutionize workplace dynamic...
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Growth Requires You to Find the Right Talent and Develop Them with Carlos Corredor at Condor Agency from 2023-11-27T02:30
Growth is an intricate journey that demands finding the right talent and nurturing their potential. Join us in this episode as we delve into the crucial process of finding the right talent and d...
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Empower Employees with Self-Accountability with Drex Tanner from 2023-11-23T08:00
Empowering employees with self-accountability is the cornerstone of fostering a proactive and self-driven workforce. In this episode, we unravel the transformative impact of instilling...
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Creating a Team with Customer-centric Values with David VanHimbergen at Reel Paper from 2023-11-20T02:30
Creating a team with customer-centric values is essential for fostering a culture of exceptional customer service and satisfaction. In this insightful episode, we delve into the transformative p...
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End the Cycle of Overwhelm and Lead Intentionally with with Shawn Shepheard from 2023-11-16T08:00
Struggling with the cycle of overwhelm? Join us as we delve into strategies for breaking the cycle of overwhelm and leading with intention. In this insightful episode, we explore the transformat...
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How to Develop a Culture of Making Mistakes to Drive Growth with Amy Kohl at AK Operations from 2023-11-13T02:30
Explore the transformative power of fostering a culture of making mistakes as a catalyst for driving growth and innovation within organizations. In this insightful episode, we delve into the mul...
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The Importance of Career Optimization for Talent Retention with Owen Loft at Socium Media from 2023-11-09T08:00
Discover the significance of career optimization in fostering talent retention and organizational success. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted advantages of pr...
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Leaders Look at the Real People Behind the Brand with Sue Delegan at Brutus Broth from 2023-11-06T02:30
Unveil the transformative essence of leadership as we explore how visionary leaders perceive the real people behind the brand. Join us in this insightful podcast episode that delves deep into th...
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The Commitment to Company Core Values Aligns the Team with Mike DiFabbio at Encore Landscape Management from 2023-11-02T07:00
In today's fast-paced business world, the commitment to company core values stands as a fundamental pillar that drives team alignment and organizational success. Join us in this enlightening pod...
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The Power of Customer Success to Align Employees with Henrik Johansson at Gembah from 2023-10-30T01:30
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, understanding the power of customer success to align employees has become a cornerstone of organizational prosperity. Join us in this insightful podc...
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How a No Boss Culture Creates More Growth with Ed Watal at Intellibus from 2023-10-23T01:30
In modern organizational dynamics, the concept of a 'No Boss Culture' is revolutionizing traditional workplace paradigms, fostering a more collaborative and empowering environment that fuels acc...
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How to Develop the Skills for Outstanding Leadership with Tim Madden at Executive Career Upgrades from 2023-10-19T07:00
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, mastering the skills for outstanding leadership is essential for driving organizational success and fostering a culture of excellence. Today's guest i...
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The Importance of Employee Culture with Adam Goering at Revive Media from 2023-10-16T01:30
The importance of employee culture cannot be overstated in today's fast-paced and competitive business world. A thriving organizational culture is the cornerstone of a successful and innovative ...
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Leadership by Example with Paola Alvadado at Core Boiler and Mechanical Services from 2023-10-12T07:00
Leadership by example is more than just a concept; it's a fundamental principle that defines our approach to effective leadership. It embodies the idea that leaders should set the standard for b...
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Authenticity and Leadership Is Required More Than Ever with Adam Weber at 15Five.com from 2023-10-09T01:30
Authenticity and leadership are not merely buzzwords but the driving forces behind success in today's ever-evolving world. The synergy of authenticity and leadership has never been more crucial,...
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Fostering an Exceptional Remote Culture with Jared Siegal at Aditude from 2023-10-05T07:00
Fostering an exceptional remote culture has become an essential pursuit for organizations worldwide. With the paradigm shift towards remote work, creating an exceptional remote culture isn't jus...
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Inspiring Leadership is Treating Employees Like They are Volunteers with Ethan King from 2023-10-02T01:30
Inspiring leadership transcends conventional management approaches; it embodies the art of engaging employees as if they are volunteers, individuals driven by an innate sense of passion and purp...
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How Visionary Leaders Handle the Chaos of Growth with Marla Mattenson at Mattenson Coaching and Consulting from 2023-09-28T07:00
Navigating the chaos of growth is a hallmark of visionary leadership. In a rapidly evolving business landscape, it's imperative for leaders to not only embrace growth but also to steer their org...
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Embracing New Challenges on the Path to Expansion with Anand Kulkarni at Crowdbotics from 2023-09-25T01:30
Embracing new challenges is the cornerstone of growth and expansion for businesses today. In an ever-evolving landscape, organizations must continuously seek out and embrace new challenges to re...
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Recasting Core Values for Team Alignment with Cory Bengtzen at SkyShare from 2023-09-21T07:00
Embarking on a transformative journey to recast core values within your organization is akin to meticulously sculpting the very essence of your team's identity. Recasting core values isn't merel...
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Powerful Leadership is Leading By Example with Dylan Rich at Automated Revenue from 2023-09-18T01:30
Powerful leadership isn't just a catchphrase but a guiding principle defining our journey. At its core, powerful leadership embodies the qualities and actions that set exceptional leaders apart....
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Building Culture at a DTC Brand with Kelley Thornton at Tiege Hanley from 2023-09-14T07:00
Building culture at a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand is a multifaceted and essential endeavor. The process of building culture begins with defining a clear set of values and principles that alig...
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Transparency Drives Growth with Kyle Mlakar at Fox Logistics from 2023-09-11T01:30
Transparency drives growth in organizations by fostering trust, open communication, and a culture of accountability. When transparency drives growth, it leads to greater employee engagement and ...
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Leaders Nurture Relationships with Mark Weisensee at OpenRoad, Inc from 2023-09-07T07:00
Leaders nurture relationships at the heart of their leadership philosophy, recognizing that their ability to nurture relationships is a cornerstone of effective leadership. These leaders nurture...
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Improve Team Performance with Eduardo Briceño, Author of The Performance Paradox from 2023-09-04T01:30
To improve team performance is to unlock the potential for remarkable growth and success within an organization, fostering an environment where individuals thrive and collective achievements soa...
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Strategic Team Compatibility Optimizes Growth with Joseph McCabe at The Surefire Group, LLC from 2023-08-31T07:00
Strategic team compatibility plays a pivotal role in optimizing growth within organizations. It serves as a fundamental cornerstone for achieving sustainable success. By strategically aligning t...
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Why Job Fulfillment Matters and How to Improve It with Aaron Freedman at ACI Transport from 2023-08-28T01:30
Job fulfillment is a cornerstone of employee well-being and organizational success, representing the heartbeat of a thriving workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and emotionally conne...
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Innovate Your Culture as You Would Innovate Your Product with Greg Smith at Thinkific from 2023-08-24T07:00
Innovate your culture as you would innovate your product, for a thriving organizational culture is the bedrock of sustainable success. By daring to innovate your culture, leaders foster an envir...
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The Vitality of Leadership Inside of Company Growth with Jim Obsitnik at SourceScrub from 2023-08-21T01:30
The vitality of leadership is paramount in driving and sustaining company growth. Leaders who understand the vitality of leadership prioritize nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and adaptin...
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Establishing a Clear Direction Unifies The Team with Jonatan Ferrandiz-Sala at Unilogic Group from 2023-08-17T07:00
Establishing a clear direction is pivotal in unifying a team, propelling them towards shared goals, and serving as a guiding beacon. When establishing a clear direction, leaders offer a roadmap ...
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Living Company Values Creates Employee Alignment with Gene Hammett from 2023-08-14T01:30
Living company values is the cornerstone of creating strong employee alignment within an organization. In this podcast episode, we explore the transformative impact of leaders and teams actively...
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Maintaining an Entrepreneur Spirit to Activate Growth with Antonella Pisani at Eyeful Media from 2023-08-10T07:00
Maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit is a driving force behind activating growth and innovation. Leaders who embody the entrepreneur spirit are proactive, forward-thinking, and unafraid of taki...
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Leaders Evolve - The Story of a CEO's Transformation with Gene Hammett from 2023-08-07T01:30
Leaders evolve continuously throughout their journey, adapting to dynamic environments, embracing new technologies, and staying attuned to the ever-changing needs of their teams and organization...
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Understanding Your Personal Values to Become a Better Leader with Rober Glazer at Acceleration Partners from 2023-08-03T07:00
Understanding your personal values is crucial for your growth as a leader and becoming a better leader. By reflecting on and identifying your core values, you gain clarity on what drives your de...
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Great Leaders Embrace Persistence and Self-awareness with Didi Azaria at Workiz from 2023-07-31T01:30
Great leaders are persistent in their pursuit of success, and this unwavering determination sets them apart. Through challenges and setbacks, leaders are persistent, never giving up on their vis...
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The Power of Relentless Customer Focus with Andy Byrne at Clari from 2023-07-27T07:00
The power of relentless customer focus cannot be understated in today's customer-centric business landscape, where customers hold the key to sustainable growth and success. By adopting a relentl...
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Leaders are Present to a Fault with Gene Hammett from 2023-07-24T01:30
Leaders are present to a fault, understanding the immense impact of their presence on their teams and organizations. In this podcast episode, we explore the significance of leaders being fully e...
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Creating a Customer-Centered Approach Drives Growth with Rob Steele at Legendary Supply Chain from 2023-07-20T07:00
Creating a customer-centered approach is not only the key to driving immediate growth but also to achieving long-term success in today's competitive business landscape. By placing the customer a...
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Getting Back the Employee Alignment with Gleb Polyakov at Nylas from 2023-07-17T01:30
Getting back employee alignment is crucial for organizations to thrive and achieve their goals. By fostering a culture of transparency, open communication, and shared vision, organizations can r...
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Always Work Hard On Something Uncomfortably Exciting from 2023-07-13T07:00
Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting is a philosophy that drives personal and professional growth. By consistently putting in the effort and dedication to challenging and exhilar...
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Creating a Bottom's Up Culture for Growth with Kevin Frechette at Fairmarkit from 2023-07-10T01:30
Creating a bottom's up culture is essential for fostering growth and innovation within an organization. This transformative approach empowers employees at all levels to contribute their unique p...
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Finding a Breakthrough with Candid Conversations with Lisa Hladish and Windsor Gray at Paper Daisies Stationery from 2023-07-06T07:00
Finding a breakthrough with candid conversations is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. By engaging in candid conversations, individuals can address underlying issues, break do...
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Unifying Your Vision Across The Company with Will Robinson at Encapture from 2023-07-03T01:30
Unifying your vision across the company is essential for creating a cohesive and aligned workforce. When every employee understands and embraces the shared vision, it fosters a sense of purpose ...
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The 5 Star Service Guarantee and Employee Alignment with Josh Sweeney at Founderscale.com from 2023-06-29T07:00
The Service Guarantee sets the gold standard for excellence in our organization, serving as a guiding principle that drives us to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations in every int...
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Recruiting and Retaining a Talented Global Workforce with Hadi Chaudhry at CareCloud from 2023-06-26T01:30
Recruiting and retaining skilled professionals is vital for organizations to stay ahead, innovate, and achieve sustainable growth in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. In a highly comp...
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3 Principles of Growth and Leadership | Looking back after 1000th Episodes | from 2023-06-22T07:00
In this solo podcast series, I will be your guide as we explore the core principles of growth and how they intersect with effective leadership. The principles of growth are guiding concepts and ...
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1000th Episode Special: Unveiling the Secrets of Leadership in Hard Times |Ryan Estis, Todd Herman, Bob Glazer, Amanda Hammett, Karly Neveu, and Gene Hammett from 2023-06-19T01:30
Leadership in hard times requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and guide teams through uncertainty. In the face of adversity, exceptional leaders emerge, showcasing their...
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Retaining Talented People with Kshitij Jain at Joveo from 2023-06-15T07:00
Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the topic of retaining talented people. In today's competitive job market, organizations face the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. We...
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Others First Culture and Passion Alignment for Company Scale with Frankie Russo from 2023-06-12T01:30
Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the concept of an "others first culture" and its significance in fostering passion alignment for company scale. Other first culture is rooted in prioriti...
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Teams Focused on Customer Success with Daniel Jaye at Aqfer from 2023-06-08T07:00
Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the importance of teams focused on customer success. In today's competitive market, organizations need to prioritize customer satisfaction to thrive. We ...
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Leading the Next Generation with Brad Kugler at Direct Mail 2.0 from 2023-06-05T01:30
In today's ever-changing business environment, it's crucial for leaders to adapt their approaches and strategies to effectively guide and inspire the upcoming generation of talent. Leading the n...
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Culture that Fosters Innovation with Brian Minick at ZeroBounce from 2023-06-01T07:00
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must create an environment that nurtures creativity, risk-taking, and out-of-the-box thinking. We explore the key elements involved ...
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Why Employees Need to Memorize Your Values with David Asarnow from 2023-05-28T13:30
When employees internalize and memorize your values, it creates a strong foundation for decision-making and behavior alignment. By consistently reinforcing and emphasizing these values, you cult...
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Hiring Right and Building a Culture of Innovation with Chris Bullock at ClearGov from 2023-05-25T07:00
In today's competitive business landscape, building a culture of innovation is crucial for organizations to thrive. By creating an environment that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and c...
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Finding The Right People and Leading Managers with Thorwald Herbert at Semarchy from 2023-05-22T01:30
Leading managers requires not only strong leadership skills but also requires an understanding of what makes a good manager. Effective communication is key when leading managers, as it allows yo...
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Building Relationships Inside Your Company with Slava Khristich at TATEEDA from 2023-05-18T07:00
Building relationships is a vital part of running a successful business. When it comes to building relationships inside your company, it's important to take the time to get to know your employee...
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Create a Culture of Learning with James Carman at Callibrity from 2023-05-15T01:30
Creating a culture of learning within your organization is essential for employee growth and company success. To create a culture of learning, leaders must first prioritize learning and developm...
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Getting Team Alignment in the Face of Change with Jan Bruce at meQuilibrium from 2023-05-11T07:00
Getting team alignment is crucial to the success of any organization, particularly in the face of change. As organizations experience change, it is essential to have a cohesive team that can ada...
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Leaders Do the Inner Work with Marc Scheff from 2023-05-08T01:30
Leaders do the inner work, which means taking the time to reflect, learn, and grow on a personal level to become more effective and impactful in their roles. In today's fast-paced business envir...
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Treat Your People Right with Jim Paolino at LodeStar Software Solutions from 2023-05-04T07:00
Treating your people right means creating a positive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and engagement, you can build a...
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Leading a Fully Remote Team with Whitney Myers at Zuar from 2023-05-01T01:30
In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly popular, and many leaders are finding themselves managing teams spread across different locations and time zones. Leading a fully remo...
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Let Love in with the author, Jacob Kauffman from 2023-04-27T07:00
Welcome to our podcast where we discuss the transformative power of Let Love In, a book written by our guest, Jacob Kauffman. Jacob is a best-selling author and a High-Performance Coach & Busine...
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How to Create a Culture of Accountability with Gene Hammett from 2023-04-24T01:30
A culture of accountability is essential for fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among team members. When everyone is accountable for their actions, it becomes easier to identify a...
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Develop a Servant Leadership Mindset as Your Company Grows with Brad Griffith at Buckeye Innovation from 2023-04-20T07:00
A servant leadership mindset is focused on serving others and empowering them to reach their full potential. This leadership style can lead to higher employee satisfaction, better collaboration,...
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Using Technology to Enable Collaboration with Ibrahim Mesbah at RevolutionParts from 2023-04-17T01:30
Enabling collaboration is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and technology can help make it happen. By leveraging tools like video conferencing, instant messaging, and cloud-based softw...
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Finding Talent that Aligns to the Company Values with Travis McAshan at Glide Design from 2023-04-13T07:00
Finding talent that shares your company's values can lead to a more positive and productive work environment. It's important to have a clear understanding of the skills and qualities needed for ...
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Keeping Alignment of Vision and Values that Aligns Your Team with Anna Crowe at Crowe PR from 2023-04-10T01:30
When everyone on the team is aligned with the same vision and values, it becomes easier to make decisions and work together effectively. Keeping alignment of vision also helps to build a strong ...
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Right People, Right Roles with Erin Mays at EBCO Trends from 2023-04-06T07:00
In today's competitive job market, it's more important than ever to find the right people for the right roles. Having a clear understanding of the skills and qualities needed for each role can h...
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Increase Employee Engagement with Srikant Chellappa at Engagedly from 2023-04-03T01:30
Engaged employees are more productive, satisfied, and loyal to the organization, which can result in significant benefits for the business. By creating a positive work culture, providing growth ...
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B2B Lead Generation In Today's World with Philip Smith from 2023-03-30T07:00
With the increasing competition in the B2B space, it is crucial to understand how to generate high-quality leads that can convert into customers. B2B lead generation requires a strategic approac...
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Leading a Remote Culture with Ali Winkle and Stacey Clarke at Just Drive Media from 2023-03-27T01:30
With the rise of remote work, it is more important than ever for leaders to understand how to effectively manage and motivate remote teams. Leading a remote culture requires a different approach...
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Leading The Younger Generation with Kaushal Kakadia at Sociallyin from 2023-03-23T07:00
As more and more millennials and Gen Zers enter the workforce, leaders need to understand how to manage and engage with these younger employees. Leading the younger generation requires a differe...
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Discover Why Responsiveness Is the Key to Growth in 2023 with Jay Baer, Hall of Fame Speaker from 2023-03-20T01:30
Responsiveness is the key to growth, as it enables organizations to adapt to changes quickly, respond to customer needs, and stay ahead of the competition. To achieve responsiveness, it is cruci...
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Living the Values for Alignment with Rob Sanchez and Heather Buxton at Anteriad from 2023-03-16T07:00
Living the values for alignment is a critical component of personal and professional success. It involves aligning your beliefs with the core values of your organization. By doing so, you can cr...
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Delegate Better and Grow Your Company with Jenna Spencer at AssistPro from 2023-03-13T01:30
Delegation is essential for any business that wants to grow. It allows you to free up your own time so that you can focus on the bigger picture, while still getting all the work done. When you d...
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How to Optimize Your Relationship with Your Executive Assistant with Trivinia Barber at Priority VA from 2023-03-09T08:00
Your executive assistant can be a valuable asset in managing your workload and ensuring that you are able to focus on high-priority tasks. By leveraging their skills and expertise, you can incre...
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Leading a Team for Fast-Growth with Rob Volk and Megan Zeeck at Foxbox Digital from 2023-03-06T02:30
Leading a team is a critical skill for success in any business or organization. It involves creating a shared vision, setting goals, and motivating team members to work towards achieving those g...
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Protecting Your Culture for Growth with Orrin Klopper at Netsurit from 2023-03-02T08:00
Protecting your culture is essential for maintaining a positive and productive work environment. It involves creating and maintaining a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors that reflect the com...
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Creating a Culture Where You Promote From Within with Tom Carolan and Jennifer Rollins at Digital Market Media from 2023-02-27T02:30
Companies that promote from within have a competitive advantage over those that rely heavily on external recruitment. Creating a culture where you promote from within is an effective way to impr...
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Leading a Versatile Team with Chris Lee at Reel Axis from 2023-02-23T08:00
Leading a versatile team requires a leader to be adaptable, open-minded, and skilled in managing different personalities and work styles. When you are leading a versatile team, it is important t...
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Hiring the Right People the Right Way with Aaron VanderGalien at Deksia from 2023-02-20T02:30
Hiring the right people the right way is crucial for the success of any organization. It is important to find candidates who have the required skills and experience and fit well with the organiz...
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Company Growth Requires Strong Leadership with Kara Brown at LeadCoverage from 2023-02-16T08:00
A company's growth requires strong leadership to guide the organization toward its goals and vision. An effective leader is able to inspire and motivate their team, make informed decis...
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Leveraging Business Transparency with Natalie Nathanson with Magnetude Consulting from 2023-02-13T02:30
Leveraging business transparency helps to build trust and credibility with employees, leading to a more engaged and motivated workforce. Having open and honest communication fosters a positive c...
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Leverage Three Proven Frameworks to Transform Managers into Leaders from 2023-02-09T08:00
To transform managers into leaders is a crucial step in the growth and success of an organization. It involves equipping them with the necessary leadership skills, such as communication, decisio...
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The Importance of Being an Authentic Leader with Kenny Chapman at The Blue Collar Success Group from 2023-02-06T02:30
Being an authentic leader is important because it helps to build trust and credibility with team members. When leaders are genuine and transparent, it creates a sense of safety and respect withi...
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How to Get Employee Buy-in with Erik Olson at Array Digital from 2023-02-02T08:00
How do you get employee buy-in? For most leaders, it’s an important question to consider. Getting employee buy-in is an important step in implementing changes or new initiatives within an organi...
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Leading Without Ego with Gary Mittman and Andrea Fenster at KERV Interactive from 2023-01-30T02:30
Leading without ego means putting the needs of the team or organization before one's desires or personal agenda. It involves being open to feedback and criticism and being willing to admit mista...
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How to Accelerate Your Growth By Learning from Other Inc 5000 CEOs with Gene Hammett from 2023-01-26T08:00
If you want to accelerate your growth, there's no better way to learn than from other successful CEOs. The Inc 5000 list is full of inspiring entrepreneurs who have achieved incredible success. ...
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Building a Team of Leaders with Jeff Lantz at Prosponsive Logistics from 2023-01-23T02:30
Building a team of leaders can be a challenge, but it's critical for success. When you focus on building a team of leaders, you must start by getting to know them on a personal level and giving ...
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Buy Back Your Time - Interview with Author - Dan Martell from 2023-01-19T08:00
How you use your free time will make or break your success. The secret? It’s not about working harder or finding more time to do work. Today’s guest is Dan Martell, best-selling author of the bo...
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Healthy Leaders Have Increased Productivity and Effectiveness with Gene Hammett from 2023-01-16T02:30
Healthy leaders understand that the connection between performance and leadership is a two-way street. Productive and healthy leaders are focused, effective and productive. They help their emplo...
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How to Create Success with This One Trait with Gene Hammett from 2023-01-12T08:00
How to create success with the power of self-belief? You need a clear idea of what you want and believe you can achieve it. Self-belief can help you tackle any challenge and create success in ev...
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Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with A Time Audit by Gene Hammett from 2023-01-09T02:30
It is easy to overthink your time and feel overwhelmed. One of the first steps in taking back your time is to understand how much time you're spending on tasks and projects. A time audit can be ...
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How to Get What You Want - 4 Questions from 2023-01-05T08:00
How Inc 5000 CEOs Plan for Next Year - 2023 with Gene Hammett from 2023-01-02T02:30
At this time of year, we often think about career goals and make plans to grow. Having goals and a plan for next year will help you decide which direction to go when you need to make any changes...
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Attracting and Retaining Talent with Yu Sunny Han at Fulcrum Pro from 2022-12-29T08:00
Retaining talent is an important aspect of any organization's success. It can be challenging to find and hire top talent, so it's essential to do everything possible to keep them engaged and com...
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Employee First Mindset Creates Growth with William Harris at Elumynt from 2022-12-26T02:30
Many leaders across the world believe growth comes by putting customers first. However, fast-growth company leaders look at it another way. Having an employee first mindset is what drives growth...
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Being Intentional about Culture Creates Growth with Ryan Jones at Florence Healthcare from 2022-12-22T08:00
Throughout the years, successful businesses have learned the importance of having the right culture in a company. Being intentional about culture matters, and it makes every company unique. It i...
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Creating a Solid Office Culture to Drive Growth with Joe Shelerud at Ad Advance from 2022-12-19T02:00
Creating a solid office culture can be challenging. As leaders during this time of the rise of remote and hybrid work, collaboration and a level of trust to have an in-office culture are necessa...
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Leading Through a Pivot with Sarah Petty at Joy of Marketing from 2022-12-15T08:00
Every business has to go through change. In times of change, they need a rock-solid foundation for culture and leadership. Leaders must look for ways to align people and make sure they are cared...
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Making Sure People Feel Connected Creates Growth with John Duisberg at Cooleaf from 2022-12-12T02:30
For the organization to be successful, leaders must be proactive in keeping their people feel connected. Employees feel more engaged when they feel connected and appreciated at work. It benefits...
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Leading a Company to Scale Fast with Michael DeCesare at Exabeam from 2022-12-08T08:00
Companies don’t scale fast without the right people on the team. Leaders must focus on a strategy to develop people and create a place where culture is everything. Building the right team is ess...
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Values Driven Leadership Creates Predictable Growth with Chris Dreyer at Rankings.io from 2022-12-05T02:30
Having a Business that Runs Like Clockwork with Mike Michalowicz from 2022-12-01T08:00
Every business owner who needs to take their life back needs a business that allows them to spend less energy, resources, and money. A business that runs like clockwork gives you freedom and tim...
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Bring People Together From Across the World for Growth with Cameron Allahverdi and Hamza Khan at GetUrns from 2022-11-28T02:30
A true leader brings people together. As leaders during this particular time of the rise of remote and hybrid work, one of the top priorities right now should be bringing people together to achi...
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Transparent Culture Drives Growth with Syed Ishaqui at AvistaTech from 2022-11-24T08:00
Transparent culture is sharing information freely to benefit the organization and its people. When an organization is transparent, it increases employee engagement and allows them to communicate...
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Right People Required for Growth with Donovan Farrow at Alias Infosec from 2022-11-21T02:30
There are many avenues to an organization's success, but the process often starts with having the right people required for growth. Invest your time, resources, and energy to get the right peopl...
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Leading a Culture of Ownership with Abeer Raza at TekRevol from 2022-11-17T08:00
Leading a culture of ownership can be challenging. It is about holding yourself and others accountable for your mindset, behavior, and performance. Leading a culture of ownership starts with you...
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The Journey of Leadership with Jake Dunlap at Skaled Consulting from 2022-11-14T02:30
Becoming a great leader is a lifelong journey, it doesn't happen overnight. Every day you are on your personal journey of leadership and its full of of failures, lessons, and sacrifices along th...
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Why Culture Matters with Amanda Lucey at The Partnership from 2022-11-10T08:00
Culture matters, and it makes every company unique. Having the right culture builds trust, respect, and the opportunity for employees to participate in shared values and passion. Creating the ri...
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Being Adaptable with Jason Feifer at Entrepreneur Magazine from 2022-11-07T02:30
If the challenges of 2020 have taught us anything, it has certainly taught us the importance of being adaptable. There are times we experience unexpected unpleasant situations in life. Being ada...
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Leadership and Innovation with Mauro Porcini at PepsiCo from 2022-11-03T07:00
Leadership and innovation are a combination of leadership styles that influence employees to produce creative ideas, products, and services. It is also about figuring out how to add value to an ...
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Leadership is Everything with Quinton and Terran Lewis at Herb'N Eden from 2022-10-31T01:30
Leaders all across the world would agree that leadership is everything. It determines where the organization will go, what will be achieved, how it will be done, and when it will be done. Leader...
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Creating a Results-driven Culture for Growth with Enrique Alvarez at Vector Global Logistics from 2022-10-27T07:00
Companies have found a way to create engaged employees who have a clear view of the company’s future goals by transitioning to a results-driven culture that rewards employees' achievements. The ...
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Hiring and Leading Passionate People with Shawn Lankton at CoreView from 2022-10-24T01:30
Passion makes a difference and if you want to have a passionate, inspired workforce, it begins with you: the leader. Leading passionate people also requires passion. Passionate leaders motivate ...
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Leadership and Innovation - AI in Marketing with Erik Huberman at Hawke Media from 2022-10-20T07:00
Leadership and innovation are much more than just inventing new creations. It is about figuring out how to add value to an organization and, like with most practices, reaching mastery of leaders...
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Using Your Values to Create Growth with Nehal Kaiser at Blue Hammer Roofing from 2022-10-17T01:30
Company values play a crucial part in how the company is shaped and grows. It is vital to start using your values in the early stages of building your company and consider them in your hiring st...
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How to Create a Culture of Integrity with Adwait Joshi at DataSeers from 2022-10-13T07:00
Creating a culture of integrity is something every leader should strive to build. Integrity matters, and creating a culture of integrity takes a lot of intention, thought, and commitment to doin...
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Creating an Adaptable Culture with Sam Kolbert-Hyle at Brandlive from 2022-10-10T01:30
Business leaders are aware of how important it is to have an adaptable culture to survive. We all wish our employees were ever-evolving, adaptable, willing to be a little bit flexible, and looki...
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How Culture is Everything with Darrin Jahnel at Jahnel Group from 2022-10-06T07:00
This comes as no surprise how culture is everything across an organization. It affects all aspects of business, from protocols to decision-making, managing employees, and projects. When workplac...
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Leading a Team Atmosphere Creates Growth with Justin Rainer at TeamWRX from 2022-10-03T01:30
As a leader, if you want to foster a culture of creativity and productivity, then you may want to take steps to create a team atmosphere. Creating a team atmosphere in the workplace unites emplo...
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The Shift of Leadership with Bill George - Author of True North from 2022-09-29T07:00
Leadership is changing, it comes in many forms, and right now, we are in the middle of a significant shift of leadership. Many examples of the shift in leadership don't fit the stereotypical ima...
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Strong Culture and Retaining Talented Employees with Corbin Wrights at REPLI from 2022-09-26T01:30
A core element of a strong culture is retaining talented employees. With the low unemployment rates and expensive employee turnover costs, the focus on retaining talented employees is vitally im...
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How to Build a Confident Team for Massive Growth with Brett Stevens at FOHSE from 2022-09-22T07:00
Your team matters more than you know, and as a leader, you'll have to play a more direct role in ensuring the team works well together. One of the most important roles is helping them improve th...
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Two Ways to Improve Organizational Alignment Across a Team - Behind the Scenes from 2022-09-19T01:30
To improve alignment within the organization is a powerful strategy. It helps achieve goals faster, overcome challenges, and create a unifying workplace culture. To do this effectively, you have...
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A 3 Year Revenue Growth of 14,016% by Having the Right Culture with Marie Nicole Clothing from 2022-09-15T07:00
Throughout the years, successful businesses have learned the importance of having the right culture in a company. Culture matters, and it makes every company unique. Having the right culture bui...
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How to End the Cycle of Overwhelm - Special Episode from 2022-09-12T01:30
As a leader, your to-do list can be overwhelming. The constant feeling that you're running behind and that what you're doing is not enough. Feeling the cycle of overwhelm is often the initial si...
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Give Employees Space to Think Differently with Tom Wheelwright at WealthAbility from 2022-09-08T07:00
An effective leader knows it is necessary to give employees space and time to innovate. Give employees space to think, share ideas, and create ways to solve problems. Leadership is about support...
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How Leaders Can Prevent Quiet Quitting - Special Episode from 2022-09-05T01:30
Quiet Quitting is about doing the bare minimum at work. It's about doing what is only required of you without telling your boss you're leaving. In this special episode, our CEO, Amanda Hammett, ...
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The Principles of Leadership that Drive Growth with Joseph Hansen at Buy Box Experts from 2022-09-01T07:00
Leadership principles are essential for management professionals to have so they can accomplish their business goals. While there are several styles of leadership and unique theories, all great ...
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Setting Up the Right Culture for Growth with Chintan Shah at Brainvire Infotech from 2022-08-29T01:30
Having the right culture makes all the difference. Successful companies typically have to put a great deal of attention into setting up the right culture that aligns with their mission, vision, ...
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Building Trust in a Team Environment with Charles Feltman - Cycle of Commitment from 2022-08-25T07:00
Trust is the foundation of company success. Building trust in a team is just as important as building your brand. Employees must believe in each other. Because when they don’t, communication, te...
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Getting Everybody Aligned Creates Growth with Chris Prefontaine at Wicked Smart from 2022-08-22T01:30
Leaders all across the world would say that one of the most important aspects in creating the kind of growth that is necessary is getting everyone in the company aligned. Every leader should sta...
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Leaders treat employees like internal customers with Matthew Davis at Davis Business Law from 2022-08-18T07:00
Always treat your employees precisely as you want them to treat your best customers. Employees who believe that leaders are concerned about them as a whole person, not just an employee, are more...
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Leading Employees To Solve Their Own Problems with Lee Deaner at Leading Edge Training Solutions from 2022-08-15T01:30
Every leader I know wants their employees to solve their own problems. Leaders who solve problems for their people are considered micro managers. When employees solve their own problems, they fe...
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Leadership Styles that Drive Growth with Brandon Knudsen at Ziggi's Coffee from 2022-08-11T07:00
Leadership comes in many shapes, forms, and people. Across the history, many great leaders have emerged with exceptional leadership styles in providing guidance, executing plans, and motivating ...
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The Leadership Mindset Drives Growth with Nathan Miller at Rentec Direct from 2022-08-08T01:30
Leadership mindset is very important for the growth of the company. It involves having certain attitudes, beliefs, and expectations that create the foundation of who you are, how you lead others...
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Building a Culture that is an Ambitious, Fun, and Exciting with Ahad Khan at Kajabi from 2022-08-04T07:00
Every leader knows that culture is essential. Building a culture matters not just to the employees but also impacts the company's financials. The companies on the Inc 5000 typically have put a g...
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Growth Comes From Being Relentlessly Focused with Patrick Ghilani at MRI Software from 2022-08-01T01:30
Distractions don't just pull us away from our work. They impede us on personal growth. As you grow your company, being relentlessly focused becomes even more critical than when you started. Toda...
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Leading Remote Teams in Today's Workplace with Alex Faust at Growth Institute from 2022-07-28T07:00
The future requires you to embrace remote work. Leading remote teams is a new skill set that has emerged over the last few years. Some of the leadership strategies that used to work just don’t a...
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Scaling Your Business a Different Take with Craig Swanson from 2022-07-25T01:30
Scaling your business is often the goal. This means growth in revenue, optimizing your systems, and developing authentic leaders. When scaling your business the right way, you get to experience ...
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Reimagining Company Culture with Michel Falcon at Brasa Peruvian Kitchen from 2022-07-21T07:00
Reimagining company culture will allow you to create the company of your dreams. Having a company that people love and know how to do the job passionately requires authentic leadership. Today’s ...
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Being Honest with Your Team is a Path to Growth with Brian Burke at SellYourMac.com from 2022-07-18T01:30
Being an honest leader may seem like a given. However, being honest with your team is not for every leader. Many leaders don’t like to share the bad news. I believe in transparency. Today’s gues...
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The Mindset of Improvement with George Breiwa at DynaVap from 2022-07-14T07:00
How you think matters more than you know. What you do is essential, and it all comes from your mindset for improvement. Today’s guest is George Breiwa, Founder of DynaVap. Inc Magazine ranked it...
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Keeping the Right Talent with Josh Becerra at Augurian from 2022-07-11T01:30
Keeping the right talent will give you an edge in company growth. The job market right now is insane. When you have the strategies, your people are aligned with your company's mission. Today’s g...
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Keep the Culture with Remote Workers with Ryan Thogmartin at DISRUPT Media Group from 2022-07-04T01:30
Employees are demanding flexibility. Flexibility can work, but it causes specific challenges. One big challenge is how to keep the culture with remote workers. Today’s guest is Ryan Thogmartin, ...
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How to Develop Your Leaders - What it is Missing with Gene Hammett and Amanda Hammett from 2022-06-30T07:00
This is our 900th episode of the podcast. We celebrate by asking our CEO, Amanda Hammett, to join us for a conversation on how to develop your leaders. Amanda is an expert on young leaders in th...
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Alignment on Vision is Required for Fast-Growth with George Baker at ParkHub from 2022-06-27T01:30
Getting your people on the same page is a phrase we often hear. What they mean is having alignment on vision of the company's future. From there, you get alignment on strategy and projects that ...
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Culture First Drives Growth with Brett Curry at OMG Commerce from 2022-06-23T07:00
Every business is stretched in many directions and has competing priorities. In this interview, we look at a new concept for many leaders - being a culture first organization. Today’s guest is B...
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Attracting Quality People and Excellent Levels of Service with Peter Green at MASSIE R&D Tax Credits from 2022-06-20T01:30
The two biggest challenges in business today are attracting quality people and retaining them. In this interview, we dive into attracting quality people to help you scale your business. Today’s ...
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Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier with Allison Minutillo with Rebel Interactive Group from 2022-06-16T07:00
Most believe that business is won and lost on the external work like strategy and execution. I happen to think that much of success begins internally. In this interview, we look at the importanc...
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Work-Life Balance Matters Long-term with Marc Reifenrath at Spinutech from 2022-06-13T01:30
You likely feel the pain of getting more done in fewer hours. Maybe you need to hire people or have more work than people. No matter what is happening, work-life balance matters. Today’s guest i...
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Hiring Location-Independent Employees with Jeff Wilhelm at Infused Innovations from 2022-06-09T07:00
The current job market for employers is extremely tough. Many companies are struggling with the ideas of working from home, being in the office, and how to do you manage hybrid work. I want to l...
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Having the Right Leadership for Growth with Jayesh Mori at Rapidops from 2022-06-06T01:30
The effects of having the right leadership will change not just the culture but your bottom line. Powerful leadership is a competitive advantage when developing your people into leaders. Today’s...
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The Value of Transparency with Liz Steblay at ProKo Agency from 2022-04-21T07:00
Many leaders are afraid to share everything with their people. I talk to so many CEOs who embrace sharing almost everything with their people that I believe it is essential. The value of transpa...
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Leading through Innovation with Kathleen Brunner at Acumen Analytics from 2022-04-19T07:00
Leading through innovation is required if you want to be a market leader. The skills to drive new ideas to market that make a difference for your clients will give you an advantage over your pee...
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Mission More than Money with Kevin Stoller at Kay-Twelve from 2022-04-18T01:30
Every business wants to make money. However, when you believe mission is more than important than money, you will create a company that makes a difference. The by-product is also likely to a bus...
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Leading through Difficult Times with Noah Dentzel at Nomad Goods from 2022-04-14T07:00
Every business will face a change in strategy at some point. The skills of leading through challenging times will align your resources and give everyone hope for better times. Today’s guest is N...
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Navigating a Business Pivot for Fast-Growth with Guy Ironi at Nutrifresh Services from 2022-04-12T07:00
Navigating a business pivot requires strong leadership so that people stay aligned. Businesses often have to change strategies. The challenge that you must address when navigating a business piv...
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Creating an Amazing Team with Paul Goldman at Muserk from 2022-04-11T01:30
Every leader wants to create an amazing team. For many, they believe it is something that they need to do to make it work. The reality is you have to also look at what is getting in the of havin...
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The Power of Focus for Growth with Jon Elwell at Kno2 from 2022-04-07T07:00
Every CEO understands the battles of managing priorities. Discover the power of focus and how it is applied to company growth. Today’s guest is Jon Elwell, CEO at Kno2. Inc Magazine ranked his c...
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Creating a Values-centric Organization with Susan Acker-Walsh at CREO from 2022-04-05T07:00
Company values are the culture’s operating system. Having a values-centric organization means you are operationalizing your values. Today’s guest is Susan Acker-Walsh, CEO & Co-founder at CREO. ...
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Leading Your Team to Conscientious Participation with John Spencer at BrainGu from 2022-04-04T01:30
CEOs want to create inclusive cultures and provide a strong sense of belonging. One part of that kind of culture is conscientious participation. Discover how this plays a role in company growth....
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Creating a Culture of Game Changers with Paul Wiltshire at SongTradr from 2022-03-31T07:00
Every company that aims to innovate must have a culture of game-changers. It is not one person that drives innovation -- it takes a team to scale innovation. Today’s guest is Paul Wiltshire, CEO...
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Hiring the Right People with Spencer Hadelman at Advantage Marketing from 2022-03-29T07:00
One critical part of company growth is hiring the right people. The market for talent is a challenge for many CEOs. Hiring the right people is not part of the solution - it is the solution. Toda...
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The Neuroscience of Leadership with Dr. Alok Trivedi from 2022-03-28T01:30
Learn critical elements of the neuroscience of leadership to be a better leader. Leadership is not just execution and getting things done. When you understand the neuroscience of leadership, you...
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Give People Ownership to Activate Growth with Brent Gibson at Construction Simplified from 2022-03-24T07:00
Beyond responsibility, you have a state where people feel like owners. This does not require financial ownership like profit sharing or options. I have seen powerful benefits when you give peopl...
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Great CEOs Know How to Build Strong Relationships with David Nour from 2022-03-22T07:00
CEOs must do many things. However, great CEOs know how to build strong relationships. Even with all the strategies to navigate and execution to oversee, relationships with others are essential t...
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Business Performance and Parenting Well Go Together with Yummii Nguyen from 2022-03-21T01:30
If things are not right at home, it impacts your life at work. As a leader, you want to make sure you can lead effectively at home so you can focus on work when at work. Today’s guest is Yummii Ngu...
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Creating the Feeling of Ownership that Drives Growth with Sandy Posa with Force of Nature from 2022-03-17T07:00
Fast-growth companies get lots of things right. One little unknown aspect is how the leaders create a feeling of ownership throughout the company. I have researched this topic for years and love...
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How to Get Your Employees to Be Client Advisors with AV with Avero Advisors from 2022-03-15T07:00
Great companies focus on creating massive value for their clients. One part of that is having employers that are client advisors. Today’s guest is Abhijit “AV” Verekar, President & CEO at Avèro ...
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Inspire People to Create the Unimaginable with Keri Ford from 2022-03-14T01:30
Do you have big audacious goals? Discover how to create the unimaginable with our special guest. Keri Ford is the founder and CEO at Elevate with Keri. This elite transformational coaching movem...
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Investing in Leadership Development is the Path to Growth with Chester Buczynski at Big Lakes Lawncare from 2022-03-10T08:00
Investing in leadership development is a must in today’s marketplace. Employees want to improve their skills and get experience that makes them more valuable. When investing in leadership develo...
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Optimizing a Hybrid-work Model for Growth with Vishal Sunak with LinkSquares from 2022-03-08T08:00
Many challenges have arisen with the hybrid-work model caused by recent shifts in employee demands for flexibility. The hybrid-work model is not going away. This is a concept that is here to sta...
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Employer Branding is the Intentional Strategy that Aligns People with Mada Seghete with Branch Metrics from 2022-03-07T02:30
Everyone knows the power of branding your company. Let me share with you an emerging concept of employer branding. Discover how you can use this to attract talented people to your company. Today...
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Building the Right Team with Ken Jisser at The Pipeline Group from 2022-03-03T08:00
Building the right team is essential if you want to scale your company. Hiring and developing your people allow for more creativity. Leaders must develop the skills of building the right team. T...
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Leading Your Company to Maximize Your Company Value with John Warrillow from 2022-03-01T08:00
Do you want to maximize your company value? Every business owner who wants to sell in the future must understand what they need to do to improve their value now. Today’s guest is John Warrillow,...
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Hiring Independent Employees and Retaining Talent with Ivan Jarry at Obvio Health USA from 2022-02-28T02:30
Selecting the right people to join your company is essential to scaling your company. One way to ensure you have a team of empowered people is by hiring independent employees. Today’s guest is I...
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Leaders vs. Managers from the View of a Extremely Entrepreneur, Naveen Jain at Viome from 2022-02-24T08:00
The word “managers” is through about and often seen as interchangeable with the word “leaders.” However, the concept of “leaders vs. managers” must be seen as different. Today’s guest is Naveen ...
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Leading through a Major Pivot with Stephen Aborn at Freightplus from 2022-02-22T08:00
Every leader knows the challenges of changing strategies and business models. Founders are required to have the skills of leading through a major pivot. Today’s guest is Stephen Aborn, CEO at Fr...
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Employee Ownership Without Financial Tools with Allison Blake and Elisa Van Arnam at SoulKu from 2022-02-21T02:30
Fast-growth companies have one common approach to alignment and cohesion. It is creating a culture of employee ownership. You don't have to use financial tools and strategies to make this happen...
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Embracing Failure and a Culture of Joy with Evan Horowitz at Movers+Shakers from 2022-02-17T08:00
If you want innovation, then embracing failure is required. You want people to feel safe sharing their ideas, even the crazy ones. Many fast-growth companies have people that are embracing failu...
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Aligning Culture with Mission with Ben Hodson at JobNimbus from 2022-02-15T08:00
Every business has a mission. The idea is to know how to use it strategically. There is power in aligning culture with mission, and it drives company growth. Today’s guest is Ben Hodson, Co-Foun...
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Employee-centric Focus to Fast Growth with Jill Ellsworth at Willow Industries from 2022-02-14T02:30
Leaders often believe company success comes down to how well you can deliver value to your customers. However, that is not everything. In fact, having an employee-centric focus is required to sc...
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How Diversity and Inclusion Drive Growth with Everett Harper at Truss from 2022-02-10T08:00
Every business has challenges that must be overcome. As your company grows beyond product-market fit, you want to figure out your Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) approach. This topic is often misu...
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Learning from Other Leaders with Lauren Collander at LC Design Interiors from 2022-02-08T08:00
One way of expanding your capacity to lead is learning from other leaders. It may be mentors, coaches, or others in your peer network. Today’s guest is Lauren Collander, the Owner / Interior Des...
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Leading Remotely in Today's New World with Garik Goldsheyd from 2022-02-07T02:30
Virtual workers are commonplace for many businesses. Workers are demanding freedom. Leading remotely comes with particular challenges that you must understand. Today’s guest is Garik Goldsheyd, ...
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Military Leadership Advantages and Disadvantages in Business with Craig Henderson at Extract Labs from 2022-02-03T08:00
You have many leadership styles to choose from. We often look at how military leadership experience can guide us to a new level of growth. In my experience, there are advantages and disadvantage...
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Embracing Humble Leadership with Marcello Parravicini at Cygnus Education from 2022-02-01T08:00
There is no single strategy or tactic for better leadership. Yet it is clear that if you don’t have a culture of humble leadership, you are likely to go in the wrong direction. Today’s guest is ...
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Developing a Mindset for Fast Growth with Benjamin Tietje at Earthley Wellness from 2022-01-31T02:30
The beliefs and thoughts that you have determined your mindset. The mindset for fast growth leaders is different from companies that tend to grow more slowly. Today’s guest is Benjamin Tietje, C...
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Realizing the Company's Purpose with John Berkowitz at OJO Labs from 2022-01-27T08:00
Mission-driven companies know the power of purpose. The strategies of realizing the company's purpose will help you create the kind of team that you always wanted. Today’s guest is John Berkowit...
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Promoting the Entrepreneur Spirit within the Company with Brian Elrod at Text Request from 2022-01-25T08:00
The entrepreneurial spirit is one reason why founders are driven to innovate. It can also be harnessed to grow your company. The entrepreneurial spirit throughout your people will help you overc...
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Helping Others Be Successful with Sean Mooney at BluWave from 2022-01-24T02:30
Leadership is not just about getting the job done. It is about developing others. Another way to say that is helping others be successful. Today’s guest is Sean Mooney, Founder & CEO at BluWave....
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People Make the Company with Ganesh Shankar at RFPIO from 2022-01-20T08:00
Your company idea is essential, and timing certainly matters. However, people make the company in the long term. Leaders seek to align people to the goals. Culture shapes how you communicate and...
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Creating Your Company Values with Johnny Hanna at Homie from 2022-01-18T08:00
Company core values are a big topic in today’s business world. Many leaders know that they need to refresh their values. Creating your company values the right way will give you a boost in compa...
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Optimize Teamwork Across the Company with Joshua Bieler at Vector Force Development from 2022-01-17T02:30
All leaders want more teamwork across the company. Fast growth companies know the principles of optimizing teamwork. Learn how you can develop the skills necessary to engage high-performance tea...
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The Future of Remote Working with Liam Martin at Time Doctor from 2022-01-13T08:00
Given the shifts in the last two years to working from home, we have to look at the future of remote working. Many employees are now in a place where they desire more flexibility which requires ...
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Making Your Team Your Greatest Assets with Jake Deegan at Simplify Home Loans from 2022-01-11T08:00
Leaders have many areas of focus. Making your team your biggest asset comes when you develop them and keep them aligned to the company mission. Discover how making your team a powerful machine f...
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Collaborative Cultures Drive Growth with Johnathan Ruggiero at Manly Bands from 2022-01-10T02:30
Your culture can take many shapes that define who you are. When companies share openly and actively engage in conversations aimed at growth, you have collaborative cultures at work. Today’s gues...
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Transformational Leadership Lessons From a Pro Athlete with Chris Redhage at ProviderTrust from 2022-01-06T08:00
Every business must execute if they want to stay in business. I also believe that companies must develop their people. One way to look at this is transformational leadership. It is an essential ...
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The Great Resignation with Amit Kothari from 2022-01-04T08:00
For months now, companies have been navigating a new era of work. It is called “the great resignation.” It is not a problem you can afford to ignore. Let’s look at the drivers of the great resig...
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Building a Strong Remote Culture with Ryan Malone at Smart Bug Media from 2022-01-03T02:30
Flexibility at work is the new standard and remote teams are not going away. You have likely been talking about keeping a strong remote culture over the last few months. It is a challenge that m...
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Hiring the Best People Starts with Your Values with Derek Weber at goBRANDgo! from 2021-12-30T08:00
The job market today is very competitive. It may be tempting to hire people that are less than optimal. However, hiring the best employees is the cornerstone of a powerful culture and long-term ...
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Investing in Your Employees for Rapid Growth with Ed Buckley at Peerfit from 2021-12-28T08:00
Investing in your employees is not just smart business. It is essential. When you have the right strategies for employee growth, the whole company benefits - including the bottom line. Discover ...
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Creating a Culture of Humility with Fred Kneip at CyberGRX from 2021-12-27T02:30
Culture is an essential part of company performance. One aspect of that is to create a culture of humility. Leaders that know the power of being humble tend to lead others to be more humble. Tod...
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Put Culture First for Fast Growth with Chris Crosby at Compass Datacenters from 2021-12-23T08:00
Many leaders know the importance of people. When leaders put culture first, the people feel it. My coaching experiences with founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies give me an inside view how...
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Creating a Place People Love to Come to Work with Sunny Lowe at Blue Jean Networks from 2021-12-21T08:00
Let’s be honest we have all had jobs where it is a chore to go to work. I hope you have had the experience of working in a place where you love to come to work. You can likely guess which enviro...
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High-growth Cultures Drive Customer Value with Brett Galloway at AttackIQ from 2021-12-20T02:30
Many people believe culture is essential to work and perform at your best. Leaders that understand high-growth cultures will have an advantage over their peers. Today’s guest is Brett Galloway, ...
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The Challenges Going from Founder to CEO with Joel Trammell at Khorus Software from 2021-12-16T08:00
Not every founder is meant to be the CEO of their company. Going from founder to CEO takes new skillsets, and some founders aren’t willing to do the work. Today’s guest is Joel Trammell, founder...
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Cultural Transformation to Drive Growth with Brittany Burns at Simpler Trading from 2021-12-14T08:00
Cultural transformation is more straightforward when the company is smaller. As the company grows, any changes in culture can be complicated. Today’s guest is Brittany Burns, CEO at Simpler Trad...
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Improve Employee Engagement With Core Values with Labinot Avdiu at Medication Management Partners from 2021-12-13T02:30
Lots of things can get in the way of company growth. The time to improve employee engagement is worth it because people are the path to scaling. Today’s guest is Labinot Avdiu, CEO at Medication...
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Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be with Jordan Passman at Score a Score from 2021-12-09T08:00
Most entrepreneurs are so focused on executing their strategy that they don’t think much about expanding their leadership capacity. Becoming the best leader you can be is one of the most critica...
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Hiring Slow and Firing Fast with Tanner Milne at Menlo Group from 2021-12-07T08:00
You have likely heard the adage of “hiring slow.” Well, it is still working now, just as it always has. Even with the markets being employee-driven, hiring slow is essential. Today’s guest is Ta...
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Fast-Growth Companies are Values-driven with Brian Hudson at Avant Healthcare Professionals from 2021-12-02T08:00
Company core values may seem trivial to companies. However, being a values-driven organization is a big part of how successful companies scale effectively. Today’s guest is Brian Hudson, Senior ...
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Leading the Journey to a Niched Company with Tim Brown at Hook Agency from 2021-11-30T08:00
One idea that is often debated is how to focus your company in the right direction. I am a firm believer in creating a niched company. It aligns people, processes, and products to one audience. ...
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Improving Your Culture with Matthew Greer at Digital Marketing Services from 2021-11-29T02:30
Many strategies define an organization. None is more critical in the long term than improving your culture. Leaders who understand the power of culture will tell you that creating an environment...
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Driving Flexibility at Work in Today's Workplace with Tom Shea at OneStream Software from 2021-11-25T08:00
The shifts in the last eighteen months due to work from home have changed the minds of millions. Flexibility at work is not a strategy; it is a must in the future of work. Today’s guest is Tom S...
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The Values of the Company are the Glue that Binds Us at Jeff Oskin at Forcivity from 2021-11-23T08:00
Every leadership book agrees on one fundamental idea. The values of the company must be front and center every day. You may hear them say “operationalize your values” or “living your values,” ei...
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Get Full Buy-in from Employees to Serve Your Customers with Daniel Catullo at Perishable Shipping Solutions from 2021-11-22T02:30
You don’t just hire people to do some work if you want to grow fast. You need buy-in from employees that is deeper than just the trade of time for money. Today’s guest is Daniel Catullo, Chief C...
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Culture is the Personality of the Company with Marc Betesh at Visual Lease from 2021-11-18T08:00
Culture is more than a business buzzword. Discover how you can improve the personality of the company in this interview. Today’s guest is Marc Betesh, CEO and Founder at Visual Lease. Inc Magazi...
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Why Values Drive Growth with Steve McQuin at Farwell from 2021-11-16T08:00
Growth is a by-product of other things working inside our businesses. Those other things are not always clear to leaders. I have seen companies that make company core values a central part of th...
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From Start-Up to Grown-Up with Alisa Cohn from 2021-11-15T02:30
The journey of every start-up takes many turns. Not all of them will be successful. Since this podcast is dedicated to growth and leadership, our special guest is an expert on both. Today we hav...
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Great Company Cultures Drive Impact in Many Ways with Brian Mize at Ad Victoriam Solutions from 2021-11-11T08:00
Businesses are struggling to find talented people and retain the right people. Great company cultures attract and keep the right people. Today’s guest is Brian Mize, President at Ad Victoriam So...
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Putting Employee-First is Everything with Sean McGraw at FOR Energy from 2021-11-09T08:00
Most leaders would likely say that customers are more important than employees. I have read the books that tell you that a customer-first strategy is what works. However, fast-growth companies o...
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Leading Through Challenges with Steve Latham at Banyan Hills Technologies from 2021-11-08T02:30
Every business goes through difficult times. Leading through challenges is part of the job. Discover the strategies that will help you be a more effective leader. Today’s guest is Steve Latham, ...
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Investing in Your People to Fuel Growth with Nour Baki at InstaFuel from 2021-11-04T07:00
To invest or not invest. Investing in your people is a big decision. The real issue here is that it depends on where you are in the growth of your company. But for nearly all of the companies I ...
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Leading a Hybrid Team with Bill Austin&Associates from 2021-11-02T07:00
The future of work has changed. Most organizations will never go back to 100 percent back to the office. It would help if you learned the power of leading a hybrid team. Today's guest is Bill Au...
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Talent Attraction and Development with Brad Ebenhoeh at AccountFully from 2021-11-01T01:30
Great leaders have intentional strategies for talent attraction. In today’s war for talent, you have to get ahead of other employers. It takes more than just more money. Talent attraction and de...
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Innovative Workplace Demand A Culture of Forward Thinking with Steve Thies at Integrated Biometrics from 2021-10-28T07:00
Innovation that comes from the top will be limited. Companies that can embrace forward-thinking at all levels will have innovation from everyone. Leaders that want more innovation must see the p...
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Why You Probably Shouldn't Hire a Coach with John Patrick Morgan at Creating Company from 2021-10-26T07:00
Coaching has become a powerful part of personal growth and that has created massive company growth as well. However, many people wonder if they should hire a coach and end up doing nothing about...
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Weaponizing Core Values to Align Operations with Justin Holland at HealthJoy from 2021-10-25T01:30
Growth requires an intentional focus on the right things. One big part of that is living the company's core values. Some leaders take it even further with a concept called weaponizing core value...
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The Ever Evolving Leader with Todd Walsh at Alpha Cubed Investments from 2021-10-21T07:00
Being an entrepreneur requires continuous learning. Embracing the identity of being an evolving leader will pull you to constant improvement. Today’s guest is Todd Walsh, CEO at Alpha Cubed Inve...
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Become a Leader Worth Following with David Bezar at Thrive Financial Services from 2021-10-19T07:00
Leadership is more than a role. Those that have risen the ranks of companies may believe that leadership is about finally making it. But the reality, it takes more than most leaders are willing ...
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Special 800th Episode - The Fastest-Growth Company on the 2021 Inc 5000 list - Human Bees with founder Geetesh Goyal from 2021-10-17T07:00
What does it take to be Inc's Fastest-Growth Company? Well, it is more than just a great idea at the right time. The fastest growth company is one that can attract and retain talented people. Th...
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The Journey of a Leader's Sabbatical with Sam Eitzen at SnapBar from 2021-10-14T07:00
The stress of being a CEO of a growing company is comprised of pressure-filled moments. When it builds up, the answer is not to quit. You might consider the leader’s sabbatical. Taking intention...
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Founder Alignment is Essential to Company Alignment - Behind the Scenes from 2021-10-12T07:00
At times founders of companies will find themselves out of alignment. Just like with a tire alignment on your car's suspension. You need to have regular founder alignment conversations. Sometime...
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Leading with Your Core Values - 3 Ss with Chris Hurn at Fountainhead from 2021-10-11T01:00
Fast companies tend to have in common the focus on leading with core values in mind. They make their values front and center. Discover why leading with core values is not something you can ignor...
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Value Acceleration before Planning Your Exit with David Clayman at Twelve Points Wealth from 2021-10-07T07:00
There may be a day in the future you want to sell your company. You will want to make sure you are getting the most for it. One term to add to your understanding is "value acceleration." Today’s...
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Leadership Decisions Often Require You to Take the Hard Path - Behind the Scenes from 2021-10-05T07:00
Every leader faces challenges. The nature of the role requires them to face leadership decisions with confidence and courage. With over ten years of working with high-level executives and entrep...
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Employee First Focus Impact on the Bottomline with Cory Brymer at BryComm from 2021-10-04T01:30
Many believe leaders must put customers first. However, fast-growth company founders and CEOs believe in employee-first focus. This is a very different approach to scaling a business. Putting em...
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Employee First Focus Impact on the Bottomline with Cory Brymer at BryComm from 2021-10-04T01:30
Many believe leaders must put customers first. However, fast-growth company founders and CEOs believe in employee-first focus. This is a very different approach to scaling a business. Putting em...
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The Journey to Scale and Losing it all with Robert Fraser at Aspen Funds from 2021-09-30T07:00
The ups and downs of entrepreneurship are not for everyone. The journey to scale a business requires many skills and evolving mindset. Join us for this climb of building a business. Today’s gues...
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Using Your Company Mission to Align the Hearts of Your People - Behind the Scenes from 2021-09-28T07:00
Being a mission-driven company requires that you integrate it into the daily functions of the company culture. Let's look at using your company's mission to change the vibe of the culture. I sha...
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Attracting Talented People with Your Company Mission with Robert Netzly at Inspire Investing from 2021-09-27T01:30
Every company wants to hire the best employees. In our current economy, attracting talented people is one of the biggest challenges they face. There is no easy fix, but the process of attracting...
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Leading People to Think Like Owners with Dean Owen at M. Dean Owen CPA from 2021-09-23T07:00
Getting employees to go beyond responsibility is the dream of many leaders. Great companies intentionally encourage employees to think like owners. My research with fast-growth companies has unc...
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Inspiring People to Walk Through Walls - Behind the Scenes from 2021-09-21T07:00
Leaders will all agree that they want more loyal employees. The strategy for loyalty is extraordinary leadership. In other words, leaders must learn the skill of inspiring people to walk through...
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Leadership Requires Transparent Communication with Igor Epshteyn at Coherent Solutions from 2021-09-20T01:30
Communication is one of the most critical aspects of leadership and company culture. Fast-growth companies tend to agree that transparent communication is a driving factor to their growth. Leade...
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Beyond Hiring and Firing by Core Values with Alex Parker at CAP Venture Group from 2021-09-16T07:00
Company values are essential to fast-growth companies. Many fast-growth companies know hiring and firing by core values is part of their success. Leaders have to be intentional about living by t...
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Leaders Often Resist Managing Tensions - Behind the Scenes from 2021-09-14T07:00
Leadership requires you to execute plans, be strategic, and effectively communicate the vision. But the real work of leadership is when it comes to people. Leaders also must be skilled at managi...
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Empowering Brand Ambassadors to Grow the Company with Sheryl Hunter at Hunter Business Law from 2021-09-13T01:30
The demand for talent seems to be heating up. The brightest people don’t want just a job and a paycheck. They want to be part of a mission. Great leaders know the value of empowering brand ambas...
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Employees taking ownership of the Work with Meghan Freed and Kristen at Freed Marcroft from 2021-09-09T07:00
Fast-growth companies want employees taking ownership. It is not enough for employees to get the work done. They want them to feel like owners. This is common theme across many companies. Employ...
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Leading Your Team to Embrace Informed Risk-taking - Behind the Scenes from 2021-09-07T07:00
Al innovation requires Informed risk-taking. Leaders often encourage employees to bring more creative ideas to work. When you have a culture of informed risk-taking, you have people pushing the ...
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Increasing the Customer Value with Karlo Tanjuakio at Kure from 2021-09-06T01:30
Businesses do more than make money. Money is the byproduct of increasing customer value. In today’s work, you have to make it the central point of your company. Today’s guest is Karlo Tanjuakio, fo...
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Inspiring generational leadership with DeLinda Forsythe at Innovative Commercial Environments from 2021-09-02T07:00
Every company contains a mixture of generations. Leaders often feel frustrated in finding alignment with different thinking from generation Z, Y, X, and to the Baby Boomers in today's workforce....
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Managing Up vs Managing Down - Behind the Scenes from 2021-08-31T07:00
Managing down has been the most typical approach to leadership over the last century and beyond. Managing down is based on authority, power, and even fear. Telling your people what to do is one ...
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Leading through Uncertainty Requires You to Be Fearless with Carey Lohrenz from 2021-08-30T01:30
We all feel the stressors of work, family, and the unknown. After last year, leading through uncertainty is a given. Leaders must do more with less information. Today’s guest is Carey Lohrenz wh...
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Handsoff Leadership is Not Lazy Leadership with Peter Ranzino at Learning Sciences from 2021-08-26T07:00
Founders love to get deeply involved in the company. However, there comes a time when you have to take a different approach. Modern leaders like to have hands-off leadership. Today’s guest is Pe...
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The Energy Shift in Difficult Conversations - Behind the Scenes from 2021-08-24T07:00
Every leader has to get comfortable with tough conversations. The challenge of these conversations is not the talking. It is the fear and resistance that comes up that stops you from initiating ...
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Beyond Traditional Management Strategies to Become a Selfless Leader with Grant Botma at Stewardship from 2021-08-23T01:30
When you want to evolve as a leader, you have to push beyond the traditional. Leaders often get caught up in the title, authority, and power of leadership. Beyond all that is the selfless leader...
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Creating a Culture of Caring with Chris Grandpre at Outdoor Living Brands from 2021-08-19T07:00
Business leaders often forget to honestly care about the people that have committed to work together. Creating a culture of caring may sound touchy-feely. The truth is our companies are scaling ...
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The BIG Challenge in Leadership with Co-founders and CEO/COO - Behind the Scenes from 2021-08-17T07:00
When companies grow fast, they have to overcome many issues. One big challenge in leadership happens at the top of the company. I see these co-founders and CEOs with their COOs. This challenge i...
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Strategies of Leading a Remote Team with Matt Mugar at Boa Logistics from 2021-08-16T01:30
Every company has a challenge in figuring out how to gather or not gather as we get back to the office. One skill you have to master is leading a remote team. Your leadership capacity will be de...
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Why Putting Employees First Drives Growth with Steve Pockross at Verblio from 2021-08-12T07:00
Founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies have one big idea in common. They know that putting employees first is a driver for revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and profit increases. The st...
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Being Transparent is a Part of Modern Leadership - Behind the Scenes from 2021-08-10T07:00
Many leaders don't understand the benefits of being transparent. They also don't understand the transparency line. In today's special behind-the-scenes episode, you will discover the importance ...
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The Right Mindset to Create Teams that Drive Growth with Brett Helgeson at Adopt Technologies from 2021-08-09T01:30
The right mindset for leadership is a moving target. As you grow, you have to shift how you think. Over the last decade, I have worked with inspiring and successful leaders to help them evolve a...
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Create a Mission Driven Company to Alignment Your People with Farzen at Lotus Sustainables from 2021-08-05T07:00
Every business has a mission, but many of them don’t understand the power of a mission. When you create a mission-driven company, you get a multiplier effect. The company mission aligns people t...
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Each New Level Requires a New Leadership Mindset - Behind the Scenes from 2021-08-03T07:00
Everytime you move up on the five phases of growth you have to adopt a new leadership mindset. Your mindset is how you see the world. It is also what you believe to be true. We all have limiting...
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The Egoless Founder Makes Decisions that are Best for the Company with Nir Polak at Exabeam from 2021-08-02T01:30
Every founder is proud of their “baby.” The role of the founder becomes a massive part of their identity. Often the ego gets in the way of being the leader the company needs. Being an egoless fo...
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The Courage to Execute The Right Way with Jonathan Miller at Parsonex from 2021-07-29T07:00
Courage is more than just a nice to have part of leadership. The courage to execute is essential to the success of your company. All leaders have to connect to the strength that allows them to o...
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C-Suite Executives Must Unlearn Doing to Be Successful - Behind the Scenes from 2021-07-27T07:00
You are likely where you are today because you have executed consistently at a high level. This is how you rise to the ranks of the C-Suite executives. To perform at the level you are expected t...
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Why the Entrepreneurial Mindset Matters Inside Companies with Josh Teeple at Grobstein Teeple from 2021-07-26T01:30
The most successful entrepreneurs know execution is essential to growth. Yet your entrepreneurial mindset matters more than you may believe. The way you think and what you believe shape how you ...
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The Messy Middle of a Pivot Change Unlocks New Growth with Hope Horner at LemonLight from 2021-07-22T07:00
CEOs are always looking for what unlocks new growth. My hope is that our interviews with successful leaders will give you new ideas. As companies feel pressure to overcome challenges, you have t...
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Close the Leadership Gap with this Odd, Simple Framework - Behind the Scenes from 2021-07-20T07:00
Each of us has two versions that we have to get to known. The easy one is how you see yourself. The hard one is how everyone else sees you. The difference between the two is a gap. You have to c...
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Improving Employee Retention Requires Leadership Growth with Adam Hergenrother at Hergenrother Realty Group from 2021-07-19T01:30
Growth requires a team. When it comes to fast growth, every team is comprised of talented people. One essential factor to keeping the team intact is improving employee retention. You will strugg...
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The Relationship of Your Ego and Leadership with Kyle Francis at Professional Transition Services from 2021-07-15T07:00
Not many people talk about ego and business. The relationship between ego and leadership determines the health of your company. The real problem happens when our ego gets in the way of you leadi...
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A Powerful Leadership Strategy is the Missing Conversation Question from 2021-07-13T07:00
Leading people through challenges and driving growth requires you to do more than get the work done. So let me share with you a powerful leadership strategy that I have used with my clients for ...
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Culture is Everything and Drives Growth with Derek Hansen at Mynt Systems from 2021-07-12T01:30
Companies don’t scale without the right people on the team. So leaders have to craft a strategy for growth and create a place where culture is everything. Believing culture is everything is a sh...
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Leading the Dream Team with Mike Zani at Predictive Index from 2021-07-08T07:00
Do you think about creating your dream team as your company grows? Great leaders know that people are essential to scaling up. It takes more than a great idea and perfect timing. You have to lea...
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Insights on Difficult Conversations and a Free Tool - Behind the Scenes from 2021-07-06T07:00
Every leader must have difficult conversations. It is the nature of the role. In m conversations with successful founders and CEOs, they often share with me running a business is easy, but lead ...
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Leaders Trust Themselves Even When Uncertain with Aaron Anders at Woo Tungsten from 2021-07-05T01:30
Confidence comes up in all parts of leadership. However, leaders trust themselves because they have to believe they will overcome challenges in front of them. If you are uncertain of the future,...
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Leading Innovation for Fast Growth with Jonathan Propper at Dropps from 2021-07-01T07:00
Every company faces the need to stay ahead of the competition. Our job as leaders is leading innovation even when we are ahead of our peers. My research in fast-growth companies has revealed the...
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Leading Through Conflict Resolution - Behind the Scenes from 2021-06-29T07:00
Every organization has challenges that get in the way of growth. When you are leading your people through conflict resolution, you must understand the people first. I know you want the people to...
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The Principals of Forming a Fast Growth Team with Christian Ranke at Tridata from 2021-06-28T01:00
Behind every great company is an excellent group of people. Forming a fast-growth team requires you to understand people. You have to study other companies to learn from their mistakes. Today’s ...
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How Working Hours Relate to Crafting a Powerful Culture with Stephan Aarstol with Tower Paddle Boards from 2021-06-24T07:00
People are the heart of every company. Technology, strategy, finance, and other business aspects are driven by crafting a powerful culture. The culture you have defines your ability to attract a...
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A Simple Formula for Scaling the Business - Behind the Scenes from 2021-06-22T07:00
Grow in revenue requires skills in scaling the business. I’ve taken several companies from zero to multi-millions. In today’s behind the scenes, we look at the dynamics of scaling the business. ...
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The 5 Phases of Growth with Jesse Kaufman at Shipping Tree from 2021-06-21T01:00
Growth is the goal of many driven, hungry entrepreneurial leaders. I have been researching fast-growing companies to see the patterns. In this episode, we look at my work and ability to codify t...
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Growing Others Through Mindset is Leadership with Karthik Ganesh at EmpiRx Health from 2021-06-17T07:00
Leadership is an inside-out process. All great leaders have the skill of growing others through mindset. To change someone’s thinking, you have to be able to shift the way they see their world. ...
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Leaders Getting Employees to Be Vulnerable - Behind the Scenes from 2021-06-15T07:00
The best way to get your people to open up to you and share what is going on is to lead by example. Getting employees to be vulnerable is a powerful skill that can improve the way you lead. In t...
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Becoming a Self-aware Leader with Charles Rath at RS21 from 2021-06-14T01:30
Leadership is often challenging. Leading people requires you to understand yourself. Being a self-aware leader will help you know your limits. It is also essential as you lead others to be self-...
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The importance of Culture when Acquiring Companies with Claude Zdanow at StadiumRed from 2021-06-10T07:00
Every company acquisition has many moving parts. Many people don’t look at the culture when acquiring companies. However, given that the “people” part of any merger is often the most challenging...
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Where are you on the 5 Phases of Leadership Growth? - Behind the Scenes from 2021-06-08T07:00
On any journey, you need a map. The phases of leadership growth are a map to help you see what is next. I have studied leadership for the last decade and spent more than a decade before growing ...
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Putting Impact Before Profits with a Mission-driven Company with Tyson Smith at Reading Horizons from 2021-06-07T01:30
Today’s guest is Tyson Smith, CEO at Reading Horizons. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4161 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Reading Horizons provides a dynamic, successful way for people to reach be...
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Powerful Leaders Can Shift their Mindset with Vanessa Shaw from 2021-06-03T07:00
Every leader is looking for an edge or advantage. Powerful leaders can shift their mindset by understanding what it is. I had struggled at times with my mindset, especially when I was not aware ...
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The Mindset Shift that Drives Empowerment - Behind the Scenes from 2021-06-01T07:00
Many leaders love to focus on getting the work done. So many gurus talk about taking action and getting it done. However, leaders that look for an edge over the competition or just looking for m...
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Defining a Culture Early Drives Meaningful Growth with Erin Willett Assured Consulting Solutions from 2021-05-31T01:30
Defining a culture early may not seem important with all the tasks of an early-stage start-up. Many other things may seem more important than defining a culture early. However, when you have a s...
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As Your Company Grows, You Have to Unlearn Leadership Strategies with Ryan Hogan at Hunt A Killer from 2021-05-27T07:00
As your company grows, you have to unlearn leadership strategies that don’t work anymore. In the start-up phases of companies, the leadership is quite different than a more mature company. As yo...
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Creating a High-performance, Self-managing Team - Behind the Scenes from 2021-05-25T07:00
Getting your employees to be a self-managing team is the goal for many leaders. I hear these words all the time. Let me share with you a story about a high-performing, self-managing team. Inside...
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Building the Mindset of a Leader through Growth with Sam Frank at Four Twelve Roofing from 2021-05-24T01:30
Running a business is more than just the right strategy and getting the work done. Leaders must have the correct thinking to create a team that feels empowered. The mindset of a leader includes ...
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Leadership through a Strategic Pivot with Brandon Hurd at BHRS Companies from 2021-05-20T07:00
Every company is going to navigate change. Leadership through a strategic pivot is more than just sharing the vision. When employees are expected to adapt, you want to be an intentional leader. ...
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The 3 Things that Get in the Way of Growth - Behind the Scenes from 2021-05-18T07:00
Every organization that is hungry to be the top provider in their industry must address the things that get in the way of growth. After years of talking to founders and CEOs from the fastest-gro...
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Improving Employee Communication with David Danzig at Cosset Inc. from 2021-05-17T01:30
Communication is the backbone of every organization. In fast-growth companies, we can easily dismiss the importance of improving employee communication. However, my claim is that teams that aim ...
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The Importance of Tenacity to Inspire the Team with Bryan Gerber at Hemper.co from 2021-05-13T07:00
Ups and downs are a part of the entrepreneur’s journey. One critical skill in leadership is knowing when to grip tight on your current strategy and when to let go. In this episode, we look at th...
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Growth Lesson - Nothing Changes Unless Something Changes - Behind the Scenes from 2021-05-11T07:00
In our journey to create more impact or influence others, we often default to working harder. Sometimes more work is not the answer. One growth lesson that will help you achieve more of what you...
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The ABCD's of Leadership to Create New Growth with Milind Mehere at Yieldstreet from 2021-05-09T07:00
When you create new growth, it is not just putting your head down and executing. Leading a team to create new growth is more than getting the work done. Today's guest is Milind Mehere, Founder a...
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You Must Evolve to Scale with Tyler Horsley at Nuclear Networking from 2021-05-06T07:00
Adaption is required if you want to grow a company. You must evolve to scale your business if you’re going to lead consistently through the market’s challenges. Today’s guest is Tyler Horsley, c...
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3 Principles of Success and Significance - Behind the Scenes from 2021-05-04T07:00
Simple is powerful. Simple is easy to comprehend. However, simple is not always easy. Thousands of people have written about success. I want to give you my principles of success that have guided...
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Empowering Leaders to Lead for Fast-growth with George Azih at LeaseQuery from 2021-05-02T07:00
The opposite of micromanaging people is empowering leaders. Most people have a shallow understanding of empowering leaders. My research on fast-growth companies has shown me the nuances of empow...
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Mission-driven Companies Are Pulled to Fast Growth with James Schmachtenberger at Neurohacker Collective from 2021-04-29T07:00
Younger workers in today’s world want to be part of something meaningful. Some advantages of being mission-driven are easy to see. Mission-driven companies get extra press (more than their peers...
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Lift Your Energy and Channel Your Mind by Changing One Word - Behind the Scenes from 2021-04-27T07:00
One area of leadership is not talked about enough. That area is energy management. Energy lifters and trainers are everywhere. Today, we look at how to lift your energy with an intentional choic...
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Strong Leaders Bring Courage and Confidence to All Things with Enrico Palmerino at Botkeeper from 2021-04-25T07:00
Every company will say they desire strong leaders. Few are willing to do the work or invest in their people to make that happen. Strong leaders do more than execute. They develop the people arou...
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The Journey of Being a Serial Entrepreneur with Aaron Muller at ChomChom Roller from 2021-04-22T07:00
Being a serial entrepreneur has more cache than it used to. Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are considered serial entrepreneurs because they have run multiple companies. From what I have seen, being a ...
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Tolerating a Bad Employee Is a Quick Way to De-motivate a Great Employee - Behind the Scenes from 2021-04-20T07:00
Attracting top talent requires leaders to be highly intentional in how they treat the culture. Nothing will de-motivate a great employee faster than tolerating a bad employee. When leaders don’t...
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Inspiring Trust at All Levels of a Company with James "Chef" Barlow at Blue Air Training from 2021-04-18T07:00
When you have are inspiring trust throughout the company, you know you are creating a place where people get things done. Leaders know that inspiring trust is a huge part of a strong culture. In...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Grow As A Leader with Ron Sinai at Nova Funding from 2021-04-15T07:00
The grip of self-doubt will always lift you. Many leaders don’t realize they need of overcoming imposter syndrome. In some ways, the doubt pushes you to work harder than your peers and shapes wh...
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3 Powerful Coaching Skills That Make You an Extraordinary Leader - Behind the Scenes from 2021-04-13T07:00
Leading people requires you to understand how people work. Managers and leaders must activate the people on their teams to align resources to a common goal. Google's deep research on what makes ...
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Innovation Requires You to Creating Your Own Category with Joe Fuca at Reputation.com from 2021-04-11T07:00
Nearly every market has competition. You choose to be a little different than your peers, or you can lead your company to a place where you are creating your own category. Leaders that have cour...
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Going Beyond a Metrics Driven Organization with Dennis Fois at Copper from 2021-04-08T07:00
Numbers don’t lie. Yet many leaders rely too much on metrics. This conversation will require an open mind if you are a leader of a traditional metrics-driven organization. We look at how a new g...
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A Simple Framework for Delegation that Aligns People - Behind the Scenes from 2021-04-06T07:00
Delegating the right way is a constant challenge. I see leaders that try to support their people in delegation that believe they have to give the step-by-step to ensure clarity. This may be the ...
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Author of The Art of Impossible with Steven Kotler from 2021-04-04T07:00
Making an oversized impact on the world will require more from you than you can imagine. The most successful entrepreneurs and the most driven people have created impossible things by tapping in...
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Navigating a Pivot Requires You to Rally The People with Jeff Guberman at McVeigh Global Meetings and Events from 2021-04-01T07:00
A strategy shift is commonplace in today’s quick changes. Leaders are navigating a pivot every time the market shifts. Pivots require all employees to get on board with the new idea. Today’s gue...
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Navigating a Pivot Requires You to Rally The People with Jeff Guberman at McVeigh Global Meetings and Events from 2021-04-01T07:00
A strategy shift is commonplace in today’s quick changes. Leaders are navigating a pivot every time the market shifts. Pivots require all employees to get on board with the new idea. Today’s gue...
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One Simple Framework to Lead People Through Challenges and Issues - Behind The Scenes from 2021-03-30T07:00
You get what you tolerate. If you have an employee that encounters a challenge at work, you want to help them get unstuck. Removing the obstacle is an essential part of leadership. To lead peopl...
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Focusing on People and Using Core Values Drive Growth with Tony Grebmeier at ShipOffers from 2021-03-29T01:30
No company grows at a remarkable pace without the leverage of the right people. Great leaders know the importance of focusing on people. When I study fast growth cultures, I see a consistent app...
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Empowering Employees The Right Way with Anup Tamrakar at Urban Infraconstruction from 2021-03-25T07:00
The opposite of micro-management is empowering employees. If you want to create a team of people that drives the company forward, you must understand empowering employees. Common leadership teac...
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Lessons Learned Doing 75 Hard - Breakdown on the Wisdom from this Challenge - Behind the Scenes from 2021-03-23T07:00
You know the challenges of doing hard things. Well, today, I share with you a recent challenge I encountered. It is called 75 Hard. The lessons learned by doing 75 Hard are transformational. Ins...
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Creating Evangelizers of Culture with Daniel Kasidi with Rastaclat from 2021-03-21T07:00
Culture is more than how people work. Culture is the foundation on which people communicate and collaborate. For it to work, you want to have evangelizers of culture throughout the organization....
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The Importance of a Leadership Mindset to Company Growth from 2021-03-18T07:00
Leaders must think differently than those around them. The leadership mindset requires clarity in direction and confidence it is possible. I am obsessed with the leadership mindset in my work, s...
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Letting Yourself Dream Big and Three Steps You Must Embrace from 2021-03-16T07:00
Leaders are known for their ability to visualize a future that is not yet created. Great leaders can dream big about a future that very few people can appreciate. Many people will even say your ...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Chris Anderson - Creating the Space To Be Visionary from 2021-03-15T01:30
In our series on time, we aim to improve how you spend your time. One of the most significant issues I see with CEOs in my work is the struggle to create the space to be visionary. It is straigh...
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A Look at Culture Shifts As a Company Grows with Todd Olson at Pendo from 2021-03-11T08:00
Just as your strategy changes and your target client gets better, your culture shifts as the company grow. There are defined inflection points that will help you anticipate the culture shifts as...
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Stop Overthinking - Behind the Scenes from 2021-03-09T08:00
Many leaders I talk to have a pattern that gets in the way of their next level of growth. This pattern is overthinking a big decision. When you stop overthinking, you can connect to beliefs that...
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A Simple Delegation Framework that Empowers Leaders with Greg Ott at Nav from 2021-03-07T08:00
You know delegating is essential to managing more and more work. You want a simple and easy way to empower your leaders. Using a delegation framework will make it consistent every time you need ...
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Visionary Leadership - How CEOs Become Visionaries with Horst Schulze from 2021-03-04T08:00
CEOs around the world struggle in letting go of the day-to-day. They ask me how CEOs become visionary leaders. This interview kicks off a new series just for CEOs who know they have to move beyo...
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An Extremely Simple Formula to Create Extraordinary Results - Behind the Scenes from 2021-03-02T08:00
Years of working with very successful leaders and entrepreneurs have allowed me to see what works for extraordinary results. Today, I will give you the extremely simple formula that drives succe...
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Why Culture Starts Early with Marc Randolph with Netflix Co-founder from 2021-02-28T08:00
Every company that wants to scale fast juggles many projects so they can move forward with speed. It is prevalent to put many projects before culture. In this episode, we look at why culture sta...
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Not-so-obvious Lessons Learned from Inc 5000 Founders and CEOs - 700th Episode from 2021-02-25T08:00
A seven-year journey to get here. We reached 700 episodes and this very special one is just me. You get a summary of the not-so-obvious lessons from the Inc 5000 founders and CEOs. These lessons...
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Micheal F. Schein - Interview with the Author of "The Hype Handbook" from 2021-02-23T08:00
Getting your message out into the world has been getting more difficult for years now. The amount of content is causing noise across all channels. Some people are slightly better at the hype of ...
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Developing Your Executive Leadership Team with Jeff Hilimire at Dragon Army from 2021-02-21T08:00
Mastering the art of developing your executive leadership team requires many skills. The leaders that you hire to support you in the journey to growth are usually competent and full of experienc...
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Employee Training is the Cornerstone to Company Growth with Nick Smarrelli at GadellNet Consulting Services from 2021-02-18T08:00
Every great company has some employee training provided. There are many reasons for employee training, but one of the most essential is because employees want to work in a place where they are g...
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Why Transparency is Important for Growth with Todd Ablowitz at Infinicept from 2021-02-16T08:00
Leaders often talk about why transparency is important. However, the absolute truth is that each leader has a “transparency line,” which is how much openness they are comfortable with. In my hun...
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The Case for Putting People First Very Early with Brad Casper from 2021-02-14T08:00
When starting a new enterprise, many decisions must be made. Some are urgent now, and others can be pushed off until the future. One big question is what kind of company do you want to be? This ...
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Interview with the Author of Activator - Dr. Jason Jones from 2021-02-11T08:00
Leadership is more than just getting the job done. We have to be Activator to lead our employees beyond what they believe is possible. Dr. Jason Jones is our special guest today. Dr. Jason Jones...
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When Parental Leave Drives More Growth with Debbie Millin at Globalization Partners from 2021-02-09T08:00
Every business has to balance the right perks and profitability. Today we look at the power of offering parental leave and the impact it has on company growth. Parental leave is more than just t...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Jordan Erskine - How to Delegate the Right Way from 2021-02-08T02:30
Leaders who can do most tasks in their company seem to struggle in one central area. It is learning to delegate the right way. The main reason is they know how to do the thing. They also know ho...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Peter Maldonado - Getting Employees to Take Ownership from 2021-02-04T08:00
Fast-growth companies are fast mainly because the CEO can remove themselves from being the bottleneck. My research into fast-growth companies revealed the importance of getting employees to take...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Jory Schwach at Andium - Talk Less and Lead Better from 2021-02-02T08:00
Communication is a cornerstone in the skills of leadership. This does not mean you have to do all the talking. Actually, there is power in talking less and leading better. When you understand th...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science - Doing the Hard Stuff from 2021-01-31T08:00
You have likely heard the phrase "Eat the frog." It comes from the iconic Brian Tracy. It means that you have to keep doing the hard stuff every day. This means can't procrastinate the problemat...
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The OYT Coaching Series: How CEOs Spend Their Time with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions from 2021-01-28T08:00
Growing fast requires you to have to be an intentional leader. Pushing yourself and challenging your team members is a regular part of any CEO’s work. One aspect of being very deliberate in how ...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network - Identify Your Next Role in Leadership from 2021-01-26T08:00
Everything evolves. Great leaders are intentional about it. Once your company stabilizes from a growth phase, you may be thinking about what is next. In other words, you have to identify your ne...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Bryan Jakovcic at Fusion Health - Making Time to Think from 2021-01-24T08:00
Back-to-back meetings may sound optimal in how you approach your schedule. However, don’t overlook the power of making time to think. If you want to see around corners and create a new future, y...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Mike Gentile at CISOSHARE from 2021-01-21T08:00
Improving leadership communication does not have the mindshare of many leaders like operational strategies. However, communication is an essential element that many employees often say needs imp...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group - Creating Time to Think from 2021-01-19T08:00
Many leaders feel that they have to make the most of every minute of the day. They optimize their schedules to get the most out of their time. However, many times they are not creating time to t...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Matt Kueker CEO at Kenway Consulting from 2021-01-18T02:30
Don’t overlook the need to think about the future, innovation, and potential threats. Yet too many CEOs are overscheduled. I get asked all the time. “How to create more white space to think?” As...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Renzi Stone - Delegate without Micro-managing from 2021-01-14T08:00
Believing you need to improve accountability across your organization is a common thought. However, many times it is seen as hovering. The idea is to improve how you delegate without micro-manag...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Jeff Kupietzky at Powerinbox from 2021-01-12T08:00
For many, success has a price. CEOs that put all of their energy and time into the work will often wake up one day and wonder what happened to their personal lives. I was one of those people and...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Jeff Knauss at Digital Hyve from 2021-01-11T02:30
Every CEO is faced with dozens if not more projects that must be completed. The challenge is choosing the right projects. Not all of them can be done immediately. It is usually a balance of shor...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Erik Huberman - Manage Your Calendar Better from 2021-01-07T08:00
Your calendar is likely the one tool that keeps you organized. If your calendar is not right, you are likely late to meetings and unaware of your commitments. When you manage your calendar bette...
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The OYT Coaching Series - Justin Bakes - CEOs Creating White Space from 2021-01-06T08:00
One of the biggest challenges that CEOs face when it comes to optimizing their time is creating white space in their calendar. It seems that no matter what they do, they have people that want to...
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CEOs Optimize Your Time - The OYT Coaching Series for CEOs of Fast-Growth Companies from 2021-01-04T08:00
When you spend your time wisely, you are focused on the right things. You can remove distractions from your mind to do the most valuable things. It is a never-ending journey to optimize your tim...
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Prepare for the New Year - Strategies that Activate Growth with Gene Hammett from 2020-12-31T08:00
What a year it has been. Instead of looking back at our mistakes, let’s look at how you can prepare for the new year. Discover three essential elements to being a stronger and more influential l...
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Getting Employees to Think Like Owners with Sam Eitzen at The Snap Bar from 2020-12-30T08:00
Those that have an ownership stake tend to think differently about the work and decisions they have to make. Do you believe that getting employees that think like owners without any real financi...
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The Ins and Outs of Servant Leadership Skills with John Eanes at Eanes Heating and Air from 2020-12-29T08:00
Being a servant leader is not new. The big idea is as the CEO; you serve your people. However, you have to understand the servant leadership skills if you want to get all the value you can out o...
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One Key to Leadership is to Stay Curious with Mitch Greenwald at Cloudbakers from 2020-12-28T08:00
Thinking you know it all is the enemy to growth. When you can stay curious, you get to see perspectives. Today's guest is Mitch Greenwald, CEO at Cloudbakers. Inc Magazine ranked them #1174 on t...
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Define Your Culture Before You Create Your Product with Godard Abel at G2 from 2020-12-27T08:00
Your company has a culture whether or not you intentionally set it. When you define your culture to empower people, you set up the business for long-term success. The essential parts to define y...
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Embracing Change in the Journey of Growth with Travis Terrell at Soundstripe from 2020-12-26T08:00
Adapting to the ups and downs of a crazy, fast-paced work environment is all about embracing change. Companies that resist change and make excuses suffer the consequences. The leaders of any org...
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Focusing on Your People is the Heart of Leadership with Kurt Donnell at Freestar from 2020-12-25T08:00
People are essential to every business that is growing fast. The heart of leadership is focusing on your people. Your product or service is essential, but scaling quickly requires people to feel...
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Employee First Culture Requires Strong Leadership with Mel Gun at SYNERGEN Health from 2020-12-24T08:00
Culture is just as essential as your service or product. In fact, I believe that your people should feel like they come first. This is what I call an employee-first culture. Today’s guest is Mel...
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Unique Ways to Invest in Employees and the Culture with Gregg Cohen at JWB Real Estate Capital from 2020-12-23T08:00
Leaders that invest in employees dare to see a future where their employees are an essential part of the business growth. When you fail to prioritize your employee’s development, you may not fee...
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Leadership Shapes Culture Alignment Through Fast-growth with Thomas Black at Nepali Capital from 2020-12-22T08:00
Most early-stage companies focus on the product or service they are bringing to market. What you sell is essential for sure. However, the fast-growth companies think beyond the business model to...
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Culture is Never-ending for Fast-Growth Companies with Olin Hyde at LeadCrunch from 2020-12-21T08:00
Your culture is defined by the way people communicate, work, and behave. The problem is many people believe culture is something you do once. However, the truth is culture is never-ending. Fast-...
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Leading with Core Values for Consistent Fast-growth with Damon Decrescenzo at The Credit Pros from 2020-12-20T08:00
Way too many leaders don't understand the importance of leading with core values. After hundreds of interviews with founders and CEOs, I can tell you those creating strong teams are leading to c...
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The Importance of Tenacity when Growing Fast with David Coppins at Intelycare from 2020-12-19T08:00
Every entrepreneur has faced challenges in their journey. You know the importance of tenacity when growing fast. One hurdle is to get your team members to be tenacious. Today's guest is David Co...
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Being a Data-Driven Culture with Ray Lui at Sprinly from 2020-12-18T08:00
Many high and low-level decisions are on data. Many organizations strive to be data-driven. What does it truly mean for an organization to have a data-driven culture? Today’s guest is Ray Lui, C...
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Leaders Must be Deliberate about Culture with John Lincoln at Ignite Visibility from 2020-12-17T08:00
Being deliberate about culture takes intention, strategy, and a lot of heart. As a result, culture can be sacrificed if leadership is not committed to the vision it takes to be deliberate about ...
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Company Growth - David vs. Goliath with Rick Carlson at SharpSpring from 2020-12-16T08:00
How has your strategy for company growth been working? How did you pivot plans for company growth during a pandemic? Today’s guest is Rick Carlson, CEO at Sharpspring, Inc. Sharpspring, Inc. is ...
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Coaching Up Your Executive Team with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb from 2020-12-15T08:00
CEOs often look for ambition within their organization but can overlook the importance of coaching up the ladder. Today’s guest is Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman at Ware Malcomb, ranked at #4019 o...
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Putting People First, Even Before Company Profit with Boris Epstein at Binc from 2020-12-14T08:00
Nearly every company has put profit first for decades. However, when they put people first, they see tremendous company growth. Today’s guest is Boris Epstein, CEO at Binc. Inc Magazine ranked B...
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Embracing Change Starts With Leadership Mindset Shift with Zac Paulson at TrueIT from 2020-12-13T08:00
Every fast-growth company has a tremendous capacity for adaption. Embracing change is part of their DNA. Today’s guest is Zac Paulson, CEO at True IT. Inc Magazine ranked True IT #1057 on the 20...
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Mission is Important to Every Business and Drives Growth with Matthew Fiedler at Vinyl Me, Please from 2020-12-12T08:00
Driving company growth is more than just the bottom line. Many companies on the Inc 5000 are mission-driven. These leaders know the mission is important. Today's guest is Matt Fielder, CEO at Vi...
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Leading Innovation Requires Transparency with Joel Cox and Dave Miles with Strategus from 2020-12-11T08:00
The path forward will require new ideas that change how your clients engage with your company and services. You must focus on leading innovation if you want to stay relevant. Leadership requires...
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Leading by Example for Fast-growth with Aaron Riley at CannaSafe from 2020-12-10T08:00
When you walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk, you are leading by example. The complexity of running a fast-growth company requires you to be a role-model at all times. Today's guest is Aaron Riley, ...
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The Value of a Flexible Culture with Ryan Kohler at ApplicantPro from 2020-12-09T08:00
If the challenges of 2020 have taught us anything, it has certainly taught us the importance of being adaptable. Inside of our companies, we have had to create new ways to work and connect with ...
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Ways to Increase Alignment with the Leadership Team with Michael Bor at CarLotz from 2020-12-08T08:00
Every team has to work at forming better as a team. Executive leadership teams are not immune. Today we look at how to increase alignment with the leadership team. Our guest is Michael Bor, CEO ...
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Hiring a Great Leadership Team with Abe Kleinfeld at GridGain from 2020-12-07T08:00
As you grow, every founder begins to think about creating an executive leadership team. You may be able to promote within, which is usually a good idea when you have the talent ready to step up ...
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Leaders Requires Being an Impeccable Role Model of Leadership with Betsy Bassan at Panagora Group from 2020-12-06T08:00
Leading by example is not just a good idea. It is THE idea. Leaders must be a role model of leadership to their people. Today’s guest is Betsy Bassan, Founder of Panagora Group. Inc Magazine ran...
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Live and Die by Culture - People First with Eric Griffin at Mobile Outfitters from 2020-12-05T08:00
Every leader would say that people are essential. However, most would say the business is designed to make money. When profit is more important, it is impossible to put people first. The irony w...
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Recognizing Employees To Feel Like Owners with Jonathan Keyser from 2020-12-04T08:00
Why would you want to show appreciation for your employees for doing their work? The simple answer is recognizing employees is something great leaders do consistently. The problem is recognizing...
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Systems Grow Your Business with Trent Dyrsmid at Bright Ideas from 2020-12-03T08:00
Company growth is not just one thing. It takes the right product/service, the right timing, and the right people. It also takes the right systems. I can attest that systems grow your business. I...
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Being Fully Transparent Takes Courage with Tiffany Sauder at Element Three from 2020-12-02T08:00
Being open with your employees about financials and other aspects of the business takes real courage. When you are fully transparent, you share all that you can. When you embrace being fully tra...
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Making the Most of Your Time - Behind The Scenes from 2020-12-01T08:00
Do you ever feel like you are behind in getting your work done? Well, you are not alone. I will share with you some simple and powerful ideas for making the most of your time. It is all about ge...
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Put Employees First To Grow Fast with Arthur Barrett and Tim Barrett at Barrett Distribution from 2020-11-30T02:30
Every company that enters a scaling mode knows the importance of employees. Yet few leaders understand the reasons why we must put employees first. After years of studying fast-growth companies,...
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The Power of Empathy to Create Company Growth with Jeanne David at Outer Aisle Gourmet from 2020-11-26T08:00
One profound superpower is how you leverage the power of empathy. Leaders that have a deeper relationship with their team members must use their hearts. Today we look at the power of empathy to ...
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Balancing the Day-to-day Work and Being The Visionary - Behind The Scenes from 2020-11-24T08:00
Every CEO struggles with how to spend their time. I often get asked how do you balance your time doing the day-to-day stuff and being the visionary the company needs. If you want to shift into b...
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Creating a Culture to Attract Top Talent with Jason Carter at UNCOMN from 2020-11-23T02:30
Hiring the best is one factor in your company building the foundation for growth. The rules to attract top talent are not just in paying the most. Your culture likely plays an even more critical...
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Building the Right Team for Growth with Jeremy Parker at Swag.com from 2020-11-19T08:00
Teamwork requires the right people and exemplary leadership. Building the right team is an exercise in many skills of leadership. Today's guest is Jeremy Parker, CEO of Swag.com. His company was...
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What Does Teaching a Man to Fish have to Do with Leadership - Behind the Scenes from 2020-11-17T08:00
Leadership is a never-ending process if you do it right. There is always another level of growth for those that you lead. I talked to a client the other day about the quote that starts, "teachin...
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Putting Your Heart in Leadership with John Hightower at Arch + Tower from 2020-11-16T02:30
Leadership is not just about results. Of course, you have to execute. You also have to put your heart in leadership to create a team that wants to join you on your mission. Putting your heart in...
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Defining Your Company Values Creates Unity with Sam Bobley at Ocrolus from 2020-11-12T08:00
The work in defining your company values may seem like fluffy work. However, after talking with hundreds of leaders from the Inc 5000, I can assure you that defining your company values is a str...
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The Vision of Culture - What it Could Be Like - Behind The Scenes from 2020-11-10T08:00
Imagine the power of visionary leadership that connects people and aligns the work to a robust culture. It is financial health, strong employee experience, and your own peace of mind. The vision...
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The Importance of Women in Leadership and Mentorship with Heather Elrod at Amazing Lash Studio from 2020-11-09T02:30
One big issue in leadership is still the lack of representation of women in leadership. The surprising thing is that the strong women in my life are all strong leaders, so it makes sense that we...
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Leaders Embrace Transparent Communication with Bill Spohn at TruTech Tools from 2020-11-05T08:00
Creating a fantastic experience for your employees and partners is done with intention. Some of the keys to this are transparent communication and an open environment. Today's guest is Bill Spoh...
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Where to Start When You Want to Improve Your Leadership Skills from 2020-11-03T08:00
When you decide to improve your leadership skills, you may think the best solution is to find the latest book on leadership. I have interviewed many authors in the world of leadership, and they ...
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Communication, Autonomy and Entrepreneurial Thinking with Dr. Johnny Garcia at SimIS from 2020-11-02T02:30
This may sound scary to you, but you should encourage entrepreneurial thinking at all your company levels. When you have entrepreneurial thinking, you have a culture of ownership. Today's guest ...
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Conversations with the Author of Cracking the Leadership Code - Alain Hunkins from 2020-10-29T07:00
When you understand the underpinnings of culture, you will be a more decisive and effective leader. Alain Hunkins is a thought leader and expert in the area of culture. We talk about this book, ...
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What to Do When You Get Too Much Email - Behind the Scenes from 2020-10-27T07:00
When you take time to attend meetings or even take time away from the office, do you feel a touch of anxiety about the amount of email that will clutter up your inbox? The "I get too much email"...
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5 Questions to Make Better Decisions - Interview with Andy Stanley from 2020-10-26T01:30
Decisions shape the stories of our lives. Better decision making requires you to use everything you have available to you. Today, we look at the five questions to better decision making with And...
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Encouraging Agility to Activate Growth with Chris Ratterman at Shady Rays from 2020-10-22T07:00
In times like today, we have to move fast. We must be encouraging agility at all levels of the company. Encouraging agility is hiring the right people. It is about how you lead them too. Today's...
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What Does Real Team Alignment Look Like? - Behind the Scenes from 2020-10-20T07:00
Getting your team to perform at a higher level is a big part of your job as a great leader. One essential element of growth has team alignment, that is a competitive advantage. But you have to b...
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One Powerful Way to Lead with Core Values with Joe Payne at Code42 from 2020-10-19T01:30
Nearly every fast-growth company knows the power of company core values. The real question is, how do you lead with core values? The core values become guardrails to success and provide support ...
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Investing in Employees to Drive Growth with Darius Fisher at Status Labs from 2020-10-15T07:00
The people in an organization are the life of every growing business. Investing in employees is a requirement if you want your team to grow, develop new skills, and retain talent. Every company ...
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Leadership Requires Going Beyond Your Comfort Level - Behind the Scenes from 2020-10-13T07:00
All growth requires you to go beyond your comfort level. Working requires muscle failure for growth. Leadership requires you to go beyond your comfort level. Let me share a quick story about how...
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The Power of Transparency in Leadership Development with Matthew Nix from 2020-10-12T01:30
Fast-growth companies understand the power of transparency. Transparency happens when leaders dare to be open with their people. This openness provides a connection that endures all kinds of cha...
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The Business Case for an Entrepreneurial Culture with Gavin and Jordan at Dynamic Blending from 2020-10-08T07:00
One counterintuitive factor in many fast-growth businesses is the strategy of encouraging an entrepreneurial culture. An entrepreneurial culture is where every person embraces thinking like a bu...
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What To Do When You Feel Like You Are Always Behind - Behind the Scenes from 2020-10-06T07:00
When you are always behind, you will struggle to move forward. The feeling of being behind is negative energy that pulls you away from your highest level of thinking. As I share with you today, ...
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Create Psychological Safety and Ownership to Activate Growth with Joel Clark at Kodiak Cakes from 2020-10-05T01:30
Google has been able to create one of the strongest brands over the last two decades. The amazing people at Google did an in-depth study on what makes high performing teams. They discovered that...
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Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dywer Hansen Share Wisdom on Their Book - Ask! from 2020-10-01T07:00
Getting what you want is easy when you know how to ask for it. Today, we talk with the authors of Ask! Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen share their wisdom on their new book. Mark Vict...
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The 3 R's of Conducting an Executive Retreat - Behind the Scene from 2020-09-29T07:00
Taking time away from the office with your executive team is an essential part of team alignment. When you are conducting an executive retreat, you want to make the most of it by remembering to ...
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Growth through Core Values and the Pillars that Feed Them with Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network from 2020-09-28T01:30
One of the essential elements of company culture is the company's core values. After studying fast-growth companies for the last few years, I know that growth through core values is real. Today'...
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Using Leadership Development to Activate Growth with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb from 2020-09-24T07:00
There are many levers to pull to create growth in your company. One essential strategy is using leadership development programs. When you develop influential leaders, you have more connections a...
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Leaders Are Listeners - Behind the Scenes from 2020-09-22T07:00
Listening is one of those skills that we take for granted. Yes, you listen to others. However, when I say, "Leaders are listeners," I want to say that you need to improve your listening skills, ...
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Manage the Team, Not the Problem with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions from 2020-09-21T01:30
Leadership requires many skills. One essential aspect of leadership requires you to manage the team of people to a higher level. When you manage the team well, you lift their confidence and empo...
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The Mission is Customer First with Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ from 2020-09-17T07:00
The company mission is essential to bonding the people together. One perspective on the mission is to put the customer first. When you have a focus on customer success, you can understand them b...
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Is Working Before Bedtime Causing More Harm Than Good? - Behind the Scenes from 2020-09-15T07:00
When you put in an hour or two after dinner, you may feel productive. But working before bedtime could be hurting your company's growth. Working before bedtime is a sign that something is wrong ...
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Empower Employees Creates Lasting Growth with Darpan Munjal at Squadhelp from 2020-09-14T01:30
How do you empower employees in today's crazy world of leadership? Start by knowing that the leaders that empower employees understand how to stop micromanaging. When you empower employees, you ...
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Empowering Your Employees to Feel Ownership with Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing from 2020-09-10T07:00
The opposite of micromanagement is empowering your employees. When you have the skills of empowering your employees, they have a feeling of ownership that drives the business forward. My guest t...
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There is Hope - Shifting Your Leadership Model from 2020-09-08T07:00
Many founders and CEOs have worked hard to get where they are today. And the next level of growth is possible, but you feel you are the bottleneck. Today, I am going to share with you a story ab...
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How To Optimize Working with Your COO with Erik Huberman at Hawke Media from 2020-09-07T01:30
Companies that are engineered for growth know the importance of teamwork. One of the most critical teams is the CEO and COO. Today, we look at how to optimize working with your COO. Our guest is...
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The Art of Authentic Leadership to Drive Growth with Scott Webb at Avionos from 2020-09-03T07:00
Many of my clients say they need to be themselves to continue growing their companies. However, over the years, the work and pressure have caused them to lose sight of who they are. Getting what...
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How to Stop Being Overwhelmed and Over-scheduled - Behind the Scenes from 2020-09-01T07:00
Your time is precious. How you spend your time is an indicator of what you see as important. To lead your people, you have to stop being overwhelmed. You have to stop over-scheduling. Today, I a...
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The Future of Leadership Development in Today's New Economy with Ryan Estis from 2020-08-31T01:30
Leadership is shifting. It is more than just a pandemic that is changing how we lead. The future of leadership development requires us to adapt. My guest today is Ryan Estis. Ryan is one of the ...
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How to Manage Your Time as a Leader with John Hall at Calendar from 2020-08-27T07:00
Attention Leaders: You have likely felt overscheduled before. If the old strategies are not working, discover how to manage your time as a leader in new ways. My guest today is John Hall, Co-fou...
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Leadership is About Balancing These Two Things - Behind the Scenes from 2020-08-25T07:00
You can't be in just the forest or the clouds. Leadership is about balancing being in both. Today, I share with you about being in the details of work and doing the visionary work. Discover why ...
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How to Improve Teamwork that Drives Fast-Growth with Scott Schwalbe at Nimbelink from 2020-08-24T01:30
Setting up a culture that centers on collaboration has become a critical factor for success. Today, we look at how to improve teamwork across your culture. Our guest is Scott Schwalbe, CEO, and ...
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How to Create an Effective Remote Team Culture in Today's Uncertainty with Art Saxby at Chief Outsiders from 2020-08-20T07:00
You know that team culture is essential to long-term company growth. Given the pressure of COVID to work from home, you may be thinking about leading an effective remote team culture. It takes i...
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3 Insights from Seth Godin on Leadership - Behind the Scenes from 2020-08-18T07:00
Seth Godin writes one of the most-read blogs in the world. He writes about marketing mostly, but his mind is sharp and filled with wisdom. I did a full interview with Seth Godin on Leadership th...
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3 Big and Fixable Mistakes in Building a Team of A-Players from 2020-08-17T01:30
Recently my team and I developed training on the top 3 fixable mistakes when building a team of A-players. This comes from the research I have done with over 530 Inc 5000 companies where I inter...
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Stop Micromanaging to Grow Fast with Loren Brill at Sweet Loren's from 2020-08-13T07:00
When you decide to empower your people, you have to stop micromanaging. You know that micromanaging is not effective in leadership, but often you feel like you have to overlook the work of your ...
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Delegating the Right Way - Behind the Scenes from 2020-08-11T07:00
Is it possible you have not been delegating the right way? Leadership requires many skills. Delegating the right way is one that will allow you to make a bigger impact. Today, I share with you h...
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Interview with Billionaire Tom Golisano, Author of Built Not Born and Founder of Paychex from 2020-08-10T01:30
The pathway to creating a billion-dollar company can take many paths. Today’s guest is billionaire Tom Golisano, Founder at Paychex. Tom Golisano is the best selling author of “Built, Not Born.”...
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How to Hire People the Right Way with Monique Bernstein at Universal Yums from 2020-08-06T07:00
Every company requires talented people. This means you must know how to hire people the right way. Hiring is one of the more unnatural aspects of leadership. It is common to fumble your way when...
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Stop Managing the Work. Start Leading the People - Behind the Scenes from 2020-08-04T07:00
Growth requires the effective execution of the right strategy. It also needs the right people to scale your organization. Many leaders emphasize getting the work done that they often forget abou...
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Adapting to Change Through COVID with Renzi Stone at Saxum from 2020-08-03T01:30
Given the current state of business, we all must be adapting to change. Leaders and the people's willingness to accept the need for change is a sign of strength and courage. When your team is ad...
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Remarkable Transparency in the Midst of a Crisis with Jon Bolen at Entouch Controls from 2020-07-30T07:00
Transparency in business is more than just a fad. It is one of the driving factors in a company's success. When a company embraces remarkable transparency it becomes a competitive advantage. Rem...
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2 Big Questions to Ask Yourself When You Are Working On Vacation - Behind the Scenes from 2020-07-28T07:00
When you do take time away from work, you want to make sure you use it wisely. I do believe that you should minimize working on vacation. Ideally, the only work you should do is the DEEP THINKIN...
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Growth by Attracting the Right Talent with Mohit Vij at General Informatics from 2020-07-27T01:30
In this age of knowledge workers, you likely understand the value of attracting the right talent. However, understanding and doing are different. One of the most important aspects of attracting ...
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Scaling Culture As The Company Grows with Brian King and Matt Kueker at Kenway Consulting from 2020-07-23T07:00
One aspect of growth that is often overlooked is scaling culture as the company grows. When you add people to the mix, you have to intentionally shape how you want the culture. My guests today a...
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The 2 Dangerous Lies Leaders Tell Themselves about Vacation - Behind the Scenes from 2020-07-21T07:00
Going on vacation is not just fun. It is a requirement in my opinion. Vacation is time away form the day-to-day. It has many amazing benefits that you can’t get somewhere else. However, there ar...
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The Challenges in Leadership to Scale Growth with Ron Carucci from 2020-07-20T01:30
Every role in a company has its challenges. Leaders have a unique set of challenges when they focus on how to scale growth. Leadership requires clarity in the face of uncertainty. Leading others...
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Creating a Culture Focused on Customer Success with Joe Welu at Total Expert from 2020-07-16T07:00
You have a culture that is either intentional or not. When you focus on creating a culture, you have to look at the long-term benefits. You have to let go of the excuses of being too busy and fo...
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Using a Crisis to Get Employees to Take Ownership - Behind the Scenes from 2020-07-14T07:00
Responsibility is not enough in today's world. Get your employees to take ownership instead of obligation. Responsibility has shades of grey. Ownership is black and white. Leaders that get emplo...
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How to Create a Relationship with Employees that is High Trust with Carolin Soldo from 2020-07-13T01:30
Trust at work is not a given. Many organizations get results despite the lack of trust. But when you learn how to create a relationship with employees that is high in trust so you can overcome c...
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Distraction is a Symptom of Culture Dysfunction with Nir Eyal from 2020-07-09T07:00
Everyone I know has some struggle with distraction. We all have challenges in this area. As a team, we tend to have cultural dysfunction when we are not intentional about focus. Today, we look a...
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We are in a Recession - Lead by Example - Behind the Scenes from 2020-07-07T07:00
As of February 2020, we are technically in a recession. Now more than ever, you have to lead by example if you want your team to align together through the challenges ahead of you. You likely kn...
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Leaders Can Use Skills in Strategic Planning at Home with Matthew Porter at Invisibly from 2020-07-06T01:30
You know the importance of strategic planning at work to guide the company forward. However, today we look at how to use that strategic planning in your home life too. When I heard Matthew Porte...
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Culture of Safety - How to Improve IT Security with Derek Harp at Cambios from 2020-07-02T07:00
Safety has always been essential. Security has moved up in importance, given the concern we have in the world today. Are you 100% certain that an employee can't be duped to sharing their passwor...
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We Don't Need More Managers. We Need These Instead - Behind the Scenes from 2020-06-30T07:00
Times are tough for many companies. It is more than the virus. It is more than working from home. There is a mood around us that requires a new approach. We don't need more managers. We need inf...
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Why Servant Leadership Drives Growth with Chase Mullin at Mullin from 2020-06-29T01:30
What happens when you shift the leadership model to serving your employees instead of believing they are here to help you. What I am talking about is why servant leadership drives growth. My gue...
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Former CEO of Honeywell - David Cote Author of WINNING NOW, WINNING LATER from 2020-06-25T07:00
In today's challenging times, you have to go beyond the thinking of winning now. You also can't focus on just the future, either. Your business is likely in the midst of radical change that requ...
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6 Qualities of Great Leadership - Behind the Scenes from 2020-06-23T07:00
When you look at leaders that you admire, what do you see? Not how they are dressed, but the qualities of great leadership. Today, I'm sharing with you six qualities of great leadership. One way...
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Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Spirit Across the Company with Darin Anderson at Salas O'Brien from 2020-06-22T01:30
Many leaders believe that encouraging their employees to think like entrepreneurs is a dangerous move. This is not about them leaving the company to start their own business. When you are inspir...
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The Importance of Effective Communication in Company Growth with Chris Vickers at STARC Systems from 2020-06-18T07:00
You know effective communication is essential to your companies culture. One challenge that comes up is the belief that a company has effective communication right now. Today's guest on the podc...
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Why Team First is Important in Times Like These - Behind the Scenes from 2020-06-16T07:00
There is a MYTH that comes with growing a company. This is one of those harmful myths. It is when you fail to put the team first. You create more layers of management to manage the people. Manag...
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Creating a Culture of Flexible Employees to Activate Growth with Anthony Geraci at Geraci Law Firm from 2020-06-15T01:30
When a business changes as fast as it has recently, we need flexible employees. Creating a culture that is high on adaptability and able to shift proactively is the goal of many leaders. Hiring ...
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Leading By Example and Craving Criticism with Erin Hooley at Bailey's Blossoms from 2020-06-11T07:00
We know the old saying that we "lead by example." The reason this has saying has been around for centuries is that it is so true. Another way to look at leadership is the art of influencing othe...
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Align Employees to the Mission - Behind The Scenes from 2020-06-09T07:00
Do you want to align employees to the mission of the company? Getting people to buy-in to want to do the work is much easier when they are connected to the mission of the company. Fast-growth co...
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Leading a Culture of Innovation and Growth with Chris Anderson at Ledge Loungers from 2020-06-08T01:30
Have a culture of innovation. Leadership that inspires new thinking takes a does of self-awareness and courage. A culture of innovation allows you to go beyond the traditional. Today's guest on ...
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Humility and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand with Manny Dureja at Airtower from 2020-06-04T07:00
Founders and CEOs understand the relationship between humility and leadership is important. However, for most, it is an afterthought. Humility and leadership must be intentional. It has to be pr...
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What is the Feeling of Having Employees Take Ownership? It is the Feeling of Relief - Behind the Scenes from 2020-06-02T07:00
When you have talented employees take ownership of their work, it creates a feeling inside them. There is a corresponding feeling that leaders experience when employees take ownership. Tune in t...
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Casting Vision and Navigating Change with Alexander Johnson at Mixt Solutions from 2020-06-01T01:30
Leaders must set the direction for the team. Part of that is casting a vision that alights the people to work. Casting vision will pull the people to overcome the challenges, add value to the co...
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The Power of Integrity and Accountability with Robert Davies at Stealth ISS Group Inc from 2020-05-28T07:00
When your people have the systems of integrity and accountability, you have a team aligned to the right work. Creating a culture with integrity and accountability requires new approaches to lead...
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Leadership Insights for Difficult Conversations from 2020-05-26T07:00
As a leader, you will need to have difficult conversations. The critical part of difficult conversations is to give them enough time of planning that allows you to prepare what you need to say. ...
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Employees First, Customers Second with Steve Burke at Texadia Systems from 2020-05-25T01:30
Fast growth companies do one thing entirely different than those companies that don't grow as fast. I have analyzed hundreds of companies to find that one thing. It is the concept of putting emp...
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Mission Driven Cultures Drive Growth with Vernon Green at G Cubed from 2020-05-21T07:00
People want to be aligned with a purpose to drive impact. Another way to look at this is a mission-driven culture drives growth. You may believe that your mission as a leader is to increase the ...
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Fire Yourself - Letting Go is the Path to Faster Growth - Behind the Scenes from 2020-05-19T07:00
When you get to a certain point in your business growth, you will face a series of decisions about letting go of the day-to-day work. Another way to look at growing your company is that you will...
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Interview with the Author: The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-05-18T01:30
Often the easiest and quickest thing to do is to give some your advice. However, there is something called "the advice trap" that keeps people from growing in their role. If they fail to grow, y...
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How to Drive Growth with Core Values with Greg Ott at Nav from 2020-05-14T07:00
Do you want to discover how to drive growth? Leaders that are committed to growth know the importance of company foundational elements like mission, vision, and values. Today, we look at how to ...
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Leaders Learn to Rest, Not Quit - Behind the Scenes from 2020-05-12T07:00
Sometimes you might feel guilt for needing to re-charge. I believe leaders need to learn to rest, not quit when they are tired. Today, I share with you some reason why you want to learn to rest,...
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The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Values Driven Organization with Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group from 2020-05-11T01:30
Growth is more manageable when you a solid foundation that guides the company, the people, and the decisions. One element of that is having a values-driven organization. The company's core value...
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Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Use your Time Wisely - Behind The Scenes from 2020-05-05T07:00
Eventually, you wonder how you can stop feeling overwhelmed. I have struggled with his for years in my leadership of a fast-growth company. I discovered that it is better to change how you appro...
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How Transparent Communication Contributes to Fast-growth with Saint Hung at Universal Processing from 2020-05-04T01:30
Many people avoid transparent communication. Some think that they are transparent enough. When you value transparent communication, you are open and honest to a fault. You dare to share more tha...
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The Power of Servant Leadership Now with Dwight Hunt at B3 Group from 2020-04-30T07:00
Let's start with a fact: servant leadership is more than a buzzword. Servant leadership is more than a leadership strategy. I believe the core of servant leadership is the mindset. Leaders that ...
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Leadership Now Requires Using The Right Tool - Behind The Scenes from 2020-04-28T07:00
During this challenging time, we have to get used to new ways of operating our companies and living our lives. Leadership now is essential and requires new approaches. You can't do what you have...
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Why Staying Curious is a Game Changer and How it Powers Up Negotiation with Molly Fletcher from 2020-04-27T01:30
A big part of your growth is the ability to stay curious. When you think you know it all, you close off new ideas. Your arrogance can get the best of you. Staying curious is what top performs do...
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How to Hire Based on Core Values with David Wright at Pattern from 2020-04-23T07:00
Attracting the right people is vital to your success and company growth. Today, we look at how to hire based on core values. The hiring steps are often a trial and error process. My guest today ...
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Slowing Down To Speed Up - Growing As a Leader from 2020-04-21T07:00
The period of COVID-19 has forced many of us to slow down, even if it is just less travel and no wasted time commuting. When your goal is growing as a leader, you often want to have a quick chat...
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Benefits of an Ownerhsip Culture Through A Crisis with Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad at PRx Performance from 2020-04-20T01:30
Every business owner I know is under tremendous pressure right now. For some, it is the pressure to keep up with the new demand for their services and products. For many, it is how to navigate t...
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Improving Collaboration in a Virtual World with Joe Blewitt at Epion Health from 2020-04-16T07:00
In a typical work environment, we are challenged to improve collaboration. With today's shelter in place and working from home, the need to improve collaboration is more critical than ever. If y...
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This Leadership Mistake Is So Common - Do you make it? - Behind The Scenes from 2020-04-14T07:00
Recently, my team took a look at top leadership mistakes in a new training series. In this video, you can see what we choose as the #1 leadership mistake. It is common for leaders to think they ...
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Decision Making Under Pressure Like Now with Alec Torelli, Professional Poker Player from 2020-04-13T01:30
We all have to commit to a path even under stress. Now more than ever do have to focus on decision making under pressure. Given the shifts in business over the last few months, leaders will have...
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Leadership in Uncertain Times with Joe Calloway from 2020-04-09T07:00
We find ourselves in a time of uncertainty. When you don't know what to do next, you have to develop a strong sense of leadership in uncertain times. You can't do what you have always done. You ...
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Why Leadership Development is Important Especially In Uncertain Times - Behind The Scenes from 2020-04-07T07:00
You know that investing in your people is important. Given the uncertainty that you are facing you may not want to focus on leadership development right now. I get it. If you are scrambling to s...
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Sales and Marketing Shifts Necessary In Crisis Leadership with Angelique Rewers at The Corporate Agent from 2020-04-06T01:30
Are you ready to lead through today's COVID-19 ordeal? There is no doubt that we are in a moment that requires crisis leadership. Today, we look at the shifts necessary for sales and marketing i...
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Why We Must Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking for Growth with Dane Maxwell from 2020-04-02T07:00
Getting your employees to innovate and create value means you are encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. Leaders that develop employees by embracing entrepreneurial thinking see a lift in loyalty...
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Leaders Inspire Employees to Take Ownership of their Work- Behind the Scenes from 2020-03-31T07:00
When your people go beyond responsibility, they are taking ownership of their work. They take ownership of the client experience. Ownership is YES or NO. Ownership is black or white. Ownership i...
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Attracting Talent with Culture with Bryan Jakovcic at Fusion Health from 2020-03-30T01:30
Hiring the right people is essential to growth. You must be attracting talent to your company. I have talked with many leaders about the importance of attracting talent in today's tight job mark...
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Keys to Leading a Remote team with Peter Coppinger at Teamwork from 2020-03-26T07:00
Many companies have avoided having remote teams. The recent shifts required with work from home make remote teams necessary. There are some subtle shifts to leading a remote team that most peopl...
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Coronavirus Leadership Challenges - Insight on Leading a Virtual Team - Behind the Scenes from 2020-03-24T07:00
If you have been leading a virtual team for any period, you know the importance of setting up some guidelines to support the team and your leadership. Most of my days of leading a fast-growth co...
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Evolving as a Leader and Letting Go of Your Ego with Adam Hirsen At UpShow from 2020-03-23T01:30
Grow requires you to take your leadership to a new level. The process of evolving as a leader requires you to be courageous. My work with amazing leaders that are founders and CEOs proves that g...
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A Mission-Driven Culture Drives Growth with Ben Harrison at Jonas Paul Eyewear from 2020-03-20T01:30
There is an extraordinary power when a company has a story behind it that pulls at your heart. Many mission-driven cultures have stories that drive their success. It does take more than just a m...
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COVID-19 Leadership Challenges - Non-obvious Strategies for Your Team - Behind the Scenes from 2020-03-17T07:00
Leading through tough circumstances is part of the job. When you have the right mindset and strategies, you can move forward and keep calm, no matter what you face. This behind the scenes episod...
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How to Align Employees to the Mission with Weston Lunsford at Dental Intelligence from 2020-03-16T01:30
Leaders must align employees to the mission so that they feel like owners in the company. A compelling mission is not a nice to have in business. It has become mandatory. When you align employee...
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Interview with the Author: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger from 2020-03-12T07:00
Whenever we try to change something, we often default to a particular approach: Pushing. Is the boss not listening to that new idea? Send them another PowerPoint deck. Client not buying the pitc...
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Only One Thing Holding You Back - Behind The Scenes from 2020-03-10T07:00
With decades of business experience and working with thousands of Founders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs, I can say that your success comes down to one thing. This one thing is what is holding you ba...
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Values in Action - Data-Driven Decisions with John Girard at Cience from 2020-03-09T01:30
One of the most critical aspects of company growth is a common understanding of the values and alignment to company core values. Many companies miss the alignment part of this, and what they nee...
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Why You Must Be a Courageous Leader with Michael Resnik at TriFold from 2020-03-05T08:00
Every leader is called about to make tough decisions. When you want to grow fast, you must be a courageous leader. The fears that come up don't just go away unless you decide to face those chall...
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Character Traits of Great Leaders - Behind the Scenes from 2020-03-03T08:00
One method of identifying the character traits of great leaders is to look at the visionaries that you admire. For years, I have asked my clients who they admire in the world of business. I call...
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Living Your Values to Grow Fast with Jeff Kingsley at IACT Health from 2020-03-02T02:30
Company growth in times of change requires leaders to have a rock-solid foundation for your culture and leadership. Today, we keep the conversation going on living your values to align the team....
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Living Your Core Values for Growth with Shawn Lipman at Feedonomics from 2020-02-27T08:00
After hundreds of interviews and my research with Founders and CEOs, I know the importance of living your core values when you want to create company growth. I can also say that many leaders bel...
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Increase Your Productivity - Find Your Hours of Genius - Behind the Scenes from 2020-02-25T08:00
Your time is valuable. But not all the time is the same. To increase your productivity and focus, you want to do your highest value work at a time when you are at your best. I get asked by peopl...
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Interview with the Author: The Leader's Greatest Return by John Maxwell from 2020-02-24T02:30
Experts with 40 years of experience are scarce. Today's guest is John Maxwell, New York Times best-selling author many times over. John Maxwell joins us to talk about his latest book: The Leader...
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Beyond the OKR Methodology with Ivan Osmak at Gtmhub from 2020-02-20T08:00
Have you heard about the OKR methodology? This OKR methodology has taken the world of leadership by storm. My guest today is Ivan Osmak, Co-founder of GTMHub. This company has been in hypergrowt...
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Going from Founder to CEO is the Path to Growth - Behind the Scenes from 2020-02-18T08:00
One big challenge I see with leaders today is getting stuck in the day-to-day of the business. You tell me that they know they should go from Founder to CEO. You feel the need within the organiz...
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Embracing Empathetic Leadership with Samantha Barnes with Raddish Kids from 2020-02-17T02:30
Leadership is not an easy endeavor. Because it involves other people makes it one of the hardest aspects of growing your company. I often get asked for the most crucial skill for a leader. After...
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How to Create Great Teams with Todd Ehrlich at BAMFi from 2020-02-13T08:00
You want a team that drives growth and overcomes any challenges the company faces. I get asked all the time about how to create great teams that can navigate the challenges of fast-growth. Inspi...
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Improve Employee Alignment with Shared Goals - Behind the Scenes from 2020-02-11T08:00
Leadership has changed. In 2020 and beyond, employees are hungry for connection to their work. They want to feel like what they are doing will improve their skills and increase their value. You ...
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How a CEO Can Leverage Marketing Strategies for Fast-growth with Karen Hayward at Chief Outsiders from 2020-02-10T02:30
Driving new revenue is not just having a great product or service. Companies have to get the message distributed to the right people. If you had marketing strategies for fast-growth, you would s...
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Employee First Drives Customer Service Excellence with Matt Watson at Stackify from 2020-02-06T08:00
Nearly every company I know wants to have customer service excellence. You may look at brands like The Ritz-Carlton or Zappos to model what real customer service excellence is. The truth is it i...
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Developing Leadership Coaching Skills - Behind the Scenes from 2020-02-04T08:00
Ownership is not just something reserved for the founders, partners, and stockholders. Ownership is a state of mind that can be developed. I believe that the most potent technique available to l...
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Creating a Culture of Speed with Ryan Margolin at Professional Hair Labs from 2020-02-03T02:30
Do you want a culture of speed? In our changing world, you may think about getting your people to speed up and adapt quicker. It does take exceptional leadership to enable a culture of speed. My...
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Employee First Leadership Drives Growth with Josh Leslie at Cumulus Networks from 2020-01-30T08:00
Many leaders across the world believe growth comes by putting customers first. However, fast-growth company leaders look at it another way. Employee first leadership is what drives growth. When ...
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My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 3 from 2020-01-28T08:00
Many people believe that the journey of success to significance must be linear. As in once you achieve success, you can create significance. I discovered that success to significance is more lik...
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Continuous Improvement Culture with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science from 2020-01-27T02:30
When leaders value innovation, they often have a value for a continuous improvement culture. If you look at the products and services of your company, they have evolved over time. You might want...
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Ownership Culture with Mason Arnold at CeCe's Veggie Noodle from 2020-01-23T08:00
Going beyond accountability is what I call an ownership culture. In an ownership culture, your employees feel the pride of ownership that drives a higher degree of customer satisfaction. It also...
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My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 2 from 2020-01-21T08:00
Today's episode is what I like to call "behind the scenes" of my life. I share a personal story of a failure I had to endure. It was tough for me to share behind the scenes elements like this un...
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Why you want healthy Conflict To Create Growth with Magdiel Rodriguez at Alivi from 2020-01-20T02:30
Embracing healthy conflict is hard to do. Often attempts at including healthy conflict within your culture fail. My guest today is Magdiel Rodriguez, CEO of Alivi. His company was ranked #300 in...
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Continuous Improvement with Chris Jacob at Gateway Genomics from 2020-01-16T08:00
Learning is a process of continuous improvement. Leaders are often looking for strategies that activate continuous improvement across their organizations. My guest today is Chris Jacob, CEO of G...
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My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 1 from 2020-01-14T08:00
Have you ever experienced a failure to success journey in your life? This is my story from failure to success to significance. Ten years ago, I had to deal with a huge failure that changed every...
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How to Hire With Your Business Core Values with Alex McKeown at Fusion Recruiting Labs from 2020-01-13T02:30
Today, we talk about business core values. We talk about how to hire using your business core values. My guest today is Alex McKeown, CEO of Fusion Recruiting Labs. His company was ranked #223 i...
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Living Company Core Values with Todd Olson at Pendo from 2020-01-09T08:00
The company's core values are more than just words on the wall. The company's core values define how you lead and make decisions. My guest today is Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo. His company was rank...
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How to Video - 4 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Goals this Year from 2020-01-07T08:00
Do you want to achieve your goals this year? Have you ever wanted to hit a target or make a goal, but you missed it. Today, I share with you a straight forward process to achieve your goals. Go ...
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How to Develop Employees To Quick Productivity with Tyler Convey at MDStaffers from 2020-01-06T02:30
When you develop employees, you must invest in their skills. If you want to speed up the time to effectiveness, you must be intentional to develop employees. My guest today is Tyler Convey, CEO ...
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How to Create an Environment for Top Talent with Jared Kaplan at Opploans from 2020-01-02T08:00
When you hire top talent, you must also give them the environment to excel. Top talent needs space to have the autonomy, and they crave a challenge. All too often, we focus on strategies and tec...
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Year End Review - 3 BIggest Lessons on Leadership and Growth from Inc5000 Leaders from 2020-01-01T02:30
Looking back at your past is a powerful tool in leadership. The bIggest lessons on leadership come when we get radically honest with ourselves. I want to give you a look into my year in review w...
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Establish Your Executive Leadership Team For Faster Growth with Jason Hennessey at Hennessey Digital from 2019-12-30T02:30
Your executive leadership team can make your company or break it. Hiring the executive leadership team is the process of finding people with the right experience, values, and fit for your compan...
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Persistence Drives Growth with James Heller at Wrapify from 2019-12-26T08:00
Persistence is needed more than ever as everything is changing fast. Those people that have persistence will drive the company goals forward. Part of the formula is hiring people that already ha...
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The 500th Episode: A Look Back At My Favorite Moments and Guests on the Podcast from 2019-12-24T08:00
WOW! Today marks the 500th episode of the show, and I am beaming with pride. I took a journey back at the past episodes and the fantastic guests that have been on the show. Best selling authors,...
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Transparent Leadership Creates Trust with Adam LaBarbera at EETechMedia from 2019-12-23T02:30
Transparent leadership creates trust with your people. When you embrace openness within everything, you have a chance to create a remarkable culture. Employees feel heard and valued. The transpa...
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Becoming an Energetic and Healthy Leader with Angelo Poli at Metpro from 2019-12-19T08:00
Your job as a leader requires you to have stamina and mental clarity. Your best strategy for increasing your energy and being a healthy leader is to focus on your nutrition. Recently, I started ...
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Behind the Scenes: Invest in Yourself to Evolve as a Leader from 2019-12-17T08:00
We all know that when you invest in yourself you get to grow in new ways. However, many people let their fears control them. Warren Buffett has said openly about the need to invest in yourself, ...
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Discover Why Employee First Works with James Dowd at Iuvo Logistics from 2019-12-16T02:30
Our people are the most valuable aspects of our businesses. It more than their hard work and even their output. However, customer first has dominated much of the leadership for many decades. "Em...
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Creating a A No Excuses Culture to Drive Growth with Roy Dekel at SetSchedule from 2019-12-12T08:00
What do you do with the excuses your people come up with for why they didn't make a goal? If you tolerate excuses, you will get more of them. This episode is about creating a "no excuses culture...
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Behind the Scenes: Developing Leadership Rituals from 2019-12-10T08:00
We have things we do each day that define who we are. Your leadership rituals are just as important as any other rituals you have. This is the holiday season, and our rituals often make us happy...
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How to Create an Organization that Adapts Quickly with Adam Petrilli at Web Presence from 2019-12-09T02:30
You want to create an organization that adapts quickly. My guest today is Adam Petrilli, Founder of Web Presence. His company was ranked #208 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how to create an...
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Why is Culture important with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science from 2019-12-05T08:00
Have you ever wondered, "why is culture important?" Culture for some companies is an afterthought. I talk to many fast-growth companies, and they know the importance of culture. Today we talk ab...
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Behind the Scenes: Making Your Work Schedule Fit Your Lifestyle from 2019-12-03T08:00
When and where you work play a massive role in your happiness. If you are reactive to your work schedule, you will feel like you are always behind. I believe that if you want to be the best lead...
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Creating a Culture of Ownership with Breezy Griffith at Skinny Dipped from 2019-12-02T02:30
The way your people engage and communicate shapes the culture. Culture is also about how they get work done. In a culture of ownership, you have people that are willing to go beyond responsibili...
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Put People Over Profits to Drive Growth with Josh Levin at Empowered Electric from 2019-11-28T08:00
Most leaders that profit and revenues are the most crucial factors for company growth. These same people often have a limited view of what it takes to grow a business. However, putting people ov...
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Behind the Scenes: The Difference in Being Thankful and Being Grateful from 2019-11-26T08:00
Today, I share a story of how I learned the difference in being thankful and being grateful. I go back almost ten years to recall this story that my mentor taught me while I was in coach trainin...
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Important Strategies to Creating a Learning Organization with Khaled Naim at Onfleet from 2019-11-25T02:30
Creating a learning organization is not just about training. In fact, training is just a tiny slice of the concept of creating a learning organization. Today, we will unpack some of the critical...
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Creating a Culture of a Learning Organization with Mike Gentile at CISOSHARE from 2019-11-21T08:00
Do you want your people to be continually improving? Well, you want to create a learning organization that is ingrained in your culture. It starts with hiring people that are confident enough to...
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Behind The Scenes: The Power of Reflection from 2019-11-19T08:00
Taking time to look back at how far you have come is essential and often overlooked. Today, I am sharing with you a ritual I have on my birthday to show you the power of reflection. I give you t...
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How to Create an Amazing Culture with Chase Bowers at Dropified from 2019-11-18T02:30
Having a robust culture is not a luxury in today's economy. Record low unemployment and the race for talent increases continuously. This episode is how to create an amazing culture. My guest tod...
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Ownership Requires Everyone To Have a Seat At The Table with Pete Maldonado at Chomps.com from 2019-11-14T08:00
What would happen if you gave everyone a seat at the table? I know from experience what happens when you don't give your people a seat at the table. My guest today is Pete Maldonado, Founder of ...
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Ownership Requires Everyone To Have a Seat At The Table with Pete Maldonado at Chomps.com from 2019-11-14T08:00
What would happen if you gave everyone a seat at the table? I know from experience what happens when you don't give your people a seat at the table. My guest today is Pete Maldonado, Founder of ...
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Behind The Scenes: Bridging the Gap - One Overlooked Step from 2019-11-12T08:00
When you set out to achieve a goal, the most common approach is to think of your next steps. It is so common in fact, that people often don't even think about the full equation to bridging the g...
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The Value of Coaching with Tony Whalen at Vision33 from 2019-11-11T02:30
Before you think about hiring a coach for yourself or someone on your team, you want to think about the value of coaching. I hired a coach in the first two years of launching my business, and it...
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Company Growth Requires Sales Execution with Chris Cochran and Richard Hoehn at FreightWise from 2019-11-07T08:00
To have revenue growth, you have to get good at sales execution. When I say sales execution, it is the art and science of closing the deal. Every company has to figure out the path to predictabl...
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Behind The Scenes: He Said I Was Wrong from 2019-11-05T08:00
I sat down with the CEO of a Fortune 50 company that I admired. This meeting was the first face-to-face interaction. He started with a genuine interest in me and my work. Then I shared my resear...
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Getting Your Culture to Embrace Failure with Jeremy Delk at Tailor Made Compounding from 2019-11-04T02:30
You have likely heard that failure should not be avoided. You have heard that failure is part of the process. However, too many companies have a culture that is playing not to fail. This is dang...
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New Ideas to Retaining Employees with Jeff Hay at RDI Technologies from 2019-10-31T07:00
Fast growth requires you to be great in many aspects of the business. One area that has many benefits is retaining employees. Your employees have relationships with your clients. Your employees ...
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Behind the Scenes: Setting Boundaries To Reduce Stress at Work and Life with Gene Hammett from 2019-10-29T07:00
In today's fast-paced world, you have to be intentional to reduce stress at work and life. One way to do that is to set boundaries. These boundaries are intentional times that you can let go of ...
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The Three C's of Fast-Growth Leadership with Rex Kurzius at Asset Panda from 2019-10-28T01:30
If you want to have a company that grows fast, you must understand fast-growth leadership. Leaders that I have talked to about their companies, employees, innovation, and even business models ha...
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How to Get Employees to Take Ownership with Stu Sjouwerman at KnowBe4 from 2019-10-24T07:00
You can't do it alone. If you want to create a company with a significant impact, you must build a team that goes beyond only you. You don't need just any team either. The end goal is to get emp...
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Behind The Scenes: Are you the Bottleneck to Growth? from 2019-10-22T07:00
When you are the bottleneck to growth, you have created processes and systems that make you the final say to completion of work in the business. The founders of fast-growth companies often face ...
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36,680% Growth with an Ownership Culture with David Freedman at Freestar from 2019-10-21T01:30
Can you even imagine what it takes to grow your company by 10x this year? Well, you will be blown away when I tell you the private company with the highest level of revenue in the last three yea...
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How to Empower Employees for Fast Growth with Jared Hecht at Fundera from 2019-10-17T07:00
The process to empower employees is often misunderstood. Empowerment takes trust and courage. It also requires that you be the kind of leader that wants others to make decisions. Empowering empl...
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Continuing Growth: For Every New Level There is a New Devil from 2019-10-15T14:00
Do you want to continue growing your business as fast as you have been growing? If you could see where I am standing right now, you would see a symbol of growth, the Inc 5000 letters at the Inc ...
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Creating a Misison-Driven Company with Zachary Quinn at Love Your Melon from 2019-10-14T01:30
Creating a mission-driven company is much more than giving money away. Mission-driven has become a buzzword in today's business. The ones that do it right have seen benefits that go beyond phila...
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Wake Up Leaders: High-Performers Love to Learn from 2019-10-11T07:00
Are you a high-performing leader, and you love to learn? I am attending the Inc5000 Conference in Phoenix this week. I stumbled upon three colleges clustered together and was reminded of my coll...
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Finding Team Alignment with Blake Harris and Charlie Matter at Case Energy Partners from 2019-10-09T07:00
Every leader I know is charged with finding team alignment so that the company grows in a collaborative way. The process of finding team alignment takes intentional thought and robust strategies...
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Shifting Beyond the Fear of Failure Leadership Style with Brock Berry at Adcellerant from 2019-10-07T01:30
Shifting from fear of failure to lead the team to higher levels of success takes time. The fear of failure is a common fear among entrepreneurial leaders. It comes from doing something big and s...
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Why Transparency Matters and How to Leverage it with John Laramie at ProjectX from 2019-10-02T07:00
Discover why transparency matters in modern culture. One big reason is that transparency breeds trust. When you are open to transparency in your business, you signal to your people that they are...
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The 5 Types of Workers Hurting Your Employee Retention from 2019-09-30T07:00
Employee retention is one of the biggest and most expensive problems that companies have. If you have an employee leave before you are ready for them to leave, you know the cost of replacing tha...
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Why It Matters To Invest In Your Employees with Noah Curran at Monkedia from 2019-09-30T01:30
Invest in your employees if you want to create a strong team. Investing in their skills to do their work is a big part of creating a culture that drives the business forward. You might be tempte...
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How do you Measure Culture with John Mazur at Homesnap from 2019-09-25T07:00
Culture is often thought of as intangible. I do believe you can measure culture with attributes that make up how we work and communicate together. I interviewed John Mazur, CEO at Homesnap. His ...
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Creating an Amazing Employee Experience with Dan Foley at Curate Partners from 2019-09-23T01:30
When you lead a company that has an amazing employee experience, you get more than just happy people. The employee experience shapes how they think about their work, their co-workers, and leader...
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Being Customer Centric By Investing in Employees with Gordon Vanscoy at PantherX from 2019-09-18T07:00
Companies that want to grow understand the need for investing in employees. Leaders of these companies make the hard decision to put money and time into skills training that lift their employees...
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Agile Culture Improves Growth with Andrew Paradise at Skillz from 2019-09-16T01:30
Creating an agile culture gives you speed and results. Agile is the norm in development teams. They have proven the value of small incremental growth that evolves the technology quickly. Some co...
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Maintaining a Culture with a Remote Team with Jeff Kupietzky at PowerInbox from 2019-09-11T07:00
Maintaining a culture with a remote team requires intention. The culture of an organization is the cornerstone of how work gets done. It is easier when the people show up to the same building an...
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Making a Partnership Work with Sam Khorramian and Oliver Graff from 2019-09-09T01:30
Discover the rules of making a partnership work from two fast-growth c-founders. Partnerships can be hard. Most tend to end in frustration and turmoil. Partnerships are much harder when you don'...
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Increasing Team Confidence with Mark Ellis at Liftoff from 2019-09-04T07:00
The journey of increasing team confidence requires that you lead by example. This means your confidence level has to rise higher than your team. The energy that you have when your confidence lev...
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People First Leadership Drives Growth with Jeff Knauss at Digital Hyve from 2019-09-02T01:30
People first leadership is rare. Putting your team before your clients are tough. After hundreds of interviews with fast-growth leaders, I see that most of these leaders know the value of their ...
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Being Vulnerable Triggers Growth with Thomas Donohue at Level Agency from 2019-08-28T07:00
Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. When it comes to leadership vulnerability, it is a strength. Those that dare to have leadership vulnerability will say I don't know the answer. They wi...
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Getting Employees to Want to Do the Work with Justin Bakes at Forward Financing from 2019-08-26T01:30
Getting your employees to want to do the work is very different than just getting them to do the work. You may think it is semantics, but getting your employees to want to do the work has tremen...
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Getting Employees to Think for Themselves with Mark Gallagher at GForce Life Sciences from 2019-08-21T07:00
One of the most important jobs for you as a leader is getting employees to think for themselves. You want them to see the challenges of the organization internally and externally. You want them ...
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Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Spirit at work with Kyle Goguen at Pawstruck from 2019-08-18T13:30
Employees with an entrepreneurial spirit have the capability to be more resilient, resourceful, and innovative. Those with the entrepreneurial spirit have the ability to create new areas for gro...
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Growth with Entrepreneurial Employees with Sean at Affordable Luxury Group from 2019-08-14T07:00
Developing entrepreneurial employees may scare you. This is more than just embracing intrapreneurs. Entrepreneurial employees have the ability to create massive value for the organization. Today...
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Operationalize Your Values to Grow Fast with Zach Smith at Funded Today from 2019-08-12T01:30
I remember exactly where I was when I heard the term "operationalize your values." A speaker asked the audience of more than a thousand if they had done the work beyond creating values. The proc...
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How to Make Work Fun with Adham Yusupov at Ecology Mir Group from 2019-08-07T07:00
Most leaders don't think about how to make work fun. A few evolved leaders do think about adding fun into the work environment. Today's interview is with Adham Yusupov, founder of Ecology Mir Gr...
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Improve Collaboration on Your Team with Brad Griffith at Gametime from 2019-08-05T01:30
Companies want better communication. They really want to improve collaboration amongst their team members. You hire smart people so they can create amazing results. When they collaborate, you se...
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Failure is the Way to Grow Together Shay Berman at Digital Resource from 2019-07-31T07:00
In the start-up world, there is a famous saying, "move fast and break things" that comes from the speed of action and their comfort with failure. This is the same mantra that Mark Zuckerberg use...
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Communicating with your team during rapid growth with Nir Polak at Exabeam from 2019-07-29T01:30
Every leader thinks about how to improve the process of communicating with your team. The word and the tone of our communication have so much to do with how we interact together. Teams that comm...
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The Importance of a Nimble Culture with Jan Bednar at ShipMonk from 2019-07-24T07:00
Having a nimble culture is a requirement when you want to have a fast-growing company. A nimble culture is one where people move fast, break things, and challenge the old way. Being nimble becom...
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Creating a Fast-growth Culture With Kevin Lustig at Scientist.com from 2019-07-22T01:30
When you have a fast-growth culture, you have a team that will move with agility and one that embraces change. Culture is often claimed to be important to company stability. It is critical to co...
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How to Hire the Best Employees with Ben Wright at Velocity Global from 2019-07-17T07:00
Discover how to hire the best employees with one of the fastest-growing companies in the 2018 Inc Magazine List. Founder and CEO, Ben Wright, shares how Velocity Global grew so fast. He decided ...
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New and Improved - New Name is Growth Think Tank from 2019-07-15T01:30
Growth Think Tank is the new name. Welcome to the podcast. For five years this show has been called, Leaders in the Trenches. The change to Growth Think Tank is to represent significant changes ...
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Beyond Flexible Working Arrangements- The Power of a 32-hour Work Week with Natalie Nagele from 2019-07-10T07:00
Flexible working arrangements are the new craze. Employees want to work from home or coffee shops on their time. Employers want to embrace flexibility and yet get the work done too. Beyond flexi...
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Pushing Beyond Your Mental Barriers for Leaders with Joe De Sena, Founder of Spartan, the Obstacles Races from 2019-07-08T01:30
Mental barriers for leaders can stop even the strongest most committed. We all have mental barriers or if you prefer psychological obstacles. We can do the work to go beyond them, or we can let ...
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Bad ideas Lead to Creative Ideas with Zvi Band with Contactually from 2019-07-03T07:00
Creative ideas are necessary for companies that are evolving quickly and innovating in their market. Creative ideas don't come from just the good ideas. You have to have bad ideas too. I talked ...
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How to Create Team Alignment with Diedre Paknad from 2019-07-01T01:30
Discover how to create team alignment that improves your company growth. One critical factor for a leader is to create team alignment so that each person is going in the same direction. Most com...
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Improving Your Leadership Skills When They are Technical Experts With Joel Beasley from 2019-06-26T07:00
Improving your leadership skills is required in today’s professional world. The pace of change drives us to think of new ways to activate people. Improving your leadership skills will make you m...
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Leading a Turnaround With Steve Lucas from 2019-06-24T01:30
Leading a turnaround will challenge even the best leaders. The momentum is going the wrong way, and there is never just one thing off. In my decades of leadership, leading a turnaround for a com...
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Developing a Content Strategy with Michael Brenner from 2019-06-19T07:00
Developing a content strategy is often overlooked. Either we become reactive and create content when we feel like it. Or we fail to create content that aligns with our goals and leads people thr...
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How to Have Better One-on-One Meetings with David Hassell from 2019-06-17T01:30
Better 1 on 1 meetings with your direct reports starts with a better understanding of the person that you are talking too. If you understand what they want to accomplish, the progress they have ...
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Operationalizing Your Values with Brandon Hull from 2019-06-12T07:00
Operationalizing Your Values is a process that takes understanding and application of values to the deepest levels in the company. When you operationalize your values, you create a way for the p...
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Leading a Rebrand with Coldwell Banker from 2019-06-10T01:30
Leading a rebrand is a challenge no matter what the business. But when you have a brand with a legacy in their market the biggest challenge is aligning people inside and outside the company to t...
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Creating Buy-In for Your Shared Vision with Steve Wiggins from 2019-06-05T07:00
Buy-in for a shared vision of the company is a powerful force for growth. A shared vision is one with the alignment of direction. It like the crew boat that has all the crew members rowing toget...
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Learning to Lead by Leading Yourself First with Ron Williams from 2019-06-03T01:30
Learning to lead in today's world is critical. We must let go of attempts to control our people if we want them to think for themselves. There is no micro-management in today's fast pace of chan...
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What is your Superpower and Making Others the Hero of Their Story from 2019-05-29T07:00
Your superpower holds the key to massive growth and increased ease in your business growth journey. What is your superpower? In my initial years of growing my company and my team, I had no idea ...
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The Inflection Points of Growth as a Leader with Gary Goerke from 2019-05-27T01:30
We all have inflection points in our businesses and the journey of leadership. The question is how will you meet those opportunities for growth. The inflection points of growth as a leader somet...
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Recruiting and Retaining Rockstars from 2019-05-22T07:00
Retaining rockstars at your company will help you create a team that can innovate and navigates change. I talk to many leaders that stress about retaining rockstars. It starts with a strong miss...
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How to Calculate the Cost of Retention with Stephen King from 2019-05-20T01:30
The cost of retention is massive for companies that have employees leaving before you are ready for them to go. To calculate the cost of retention you want to make sure you include the direct an...
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Your Team Wants These 4 Leadership Traits from 2019-05-15T07:00
Being a better leader requires you to have a variety of leadership traits. The leadership traits of an evolved leader must be continuously put on the forefront of your priorities. In my early da...
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The First Step in Powerful Leadership is Identity with Stedman Graham from 2019-05-13T01:30
Powerful leadership starts with a keen understanding of who you are at a personal level. If you don't know who you are, it is much harder to lead others. I remember having a team of 15 people re...
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Increasing Your Focus Will Change Your Impact from 2019-05-08T07:00
Knowing the steps to increase your focus are common. Doing them is an entirely different thing. Everyone has their way of increasing focus that works for them until it doesn't anymore. I remembe...
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Leveraging the Media with Kate Delaney from 2019-05-06T01:30
Leveraging the media can boost your brand and your business. However, not all strategies are going the move the needle. This is another special episode where I am talking to an expert about what...
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3 Habits of High-Performing Teams from 2019-05-01T07:00
Discover how you can create high-performing teams. Team members can handle twice the amount of pain versus lone wolfs. Forming high-performing teams will not only allow your people to endure mor...
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How Does it Feel to Be Coached - Gene Gets Coached by Cameron Herold from 2019-04-29T01:30
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be coached? The experience is not comfortable. You get insight into how you see the world and how you could see it. Your coach has a different perspective ...
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Marie Kondo Can Have An Impact On Your Leadership Effectiveness from 2019-04-24T07:00
Leadership effectiveness is more determined on what you let go of what you keep doing. Let's start with a question. Do you know who Marie Kondo is? She is the author of The Life-Changing Magic o...
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Building Wealth Using Financial Diversification with Marco Santarelli from 2019-04-22T01:30
Building wealth remains a goal for many business owners and people in general. There are many paths to wealth. Some are better than others. Some are safer than others. Today's guest is Marco San...
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Leadership Development is Different than Creating Managers from 2019-04-17T07:00
Leadership development in today's work is not a nice to have. It is a must. I share a story with you about training a manager when you should have created a leader. This story will help you see ...
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21 Days to Form a Habit or is it 66 days with James Clear from 2019-04-15T01:30
Have you heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit? Or maybe you heard it was 66 days? What is the truth in days to form a habit? I chatted with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to unders...
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What is an Executive Coach and Why It Matters from 2019-04-10T07:00
Even the most talented and accomplished leaders benefit from working with an executive coach. In today’s episode, I share with you the benefits of having an executive coach. The biggest reason o...
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How to Improve Your Reputation with AJ and Rory Vaden from 2019-04-08T01:30
How to Manage Overwhelm from 2019-04-03T07:00
How to manage overwhelm with one quick exercise. I have been feeling overwhelmed lately. My clients feel overwhelmed too. That is one reason why they have a coach. This past Monday I had to take...
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Overcoming Overwhelm with Jamie Masters from 2019-04-01T01:30
Overwhelm is all too common these days. Overcoming overwhelm means that you have to be willing to change the way you do your work, but also the way you see yourself too. Jamie Masters is our gue...
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Why It Is Not Customer First If You Want Fast Growth from 2019-03-27T07:00
Customer first is a prevalent thought when you think about growing fast. However, my research with fast-growth companies -- the top 1% of revenue growth -- shows that customer first is not the p...
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The Difference in Managers and Leaders with Carly Fiorina from 2019-03-25T01:30
There is a difference between managers and leaders. Organizations need both managers and leaders. However, we are in a severe need for leaders. The difference is not just in titles or authority....
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Better Delegating Requires You to Stop This from 2019-03-20T07:00
Better delegating will help you be a better leader. It will be hard to do what I ask. It will go against what you believe to your core as a leader. And it will change the way your team performs ...
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Finding Your Strengths with Darren Virassammy from 2019-03-18T01:30
Finding your strengths is a rite of passage for many people. You want to discover what you are best at doing. Some people call this working in your genius zone. Today's guest is Darren Virassamm...
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A Leader's Guide to Goal Setting from 2019-03-13T07:00
Here is a guide to goal setting in a team environment. We won't be talking much about S.M.A.R.T. goals. We will be talking about a missing element in goals that many leaders often forget. Discov...
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Learn to Increase Performance Lessons from Athletes with Alan Stein Jr. from 2019-03-11T01:30
Today you will learn to increase performance for your employees and yourself. Performance is a huge topic of conversation in today's workforce. I wanted to go outside of business to examine the ...
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Improve Retention Rates - 5 Core Areas of Retention from 2019-03-06T08:00
The process to Improve retention rates is a top challenge for many companies. Your company may not have a retention problem. In either case, you want to be proactive to retention because the cos...
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How to Create a Best Place to Work with Robert Glazer from 2019-03-04T02:30
How to create a best place to work on this podcast. You have likely seen companies be honored with accolades about being a best place to work. My guest today shares how you can do it. Robert is ...
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Fast Growth Leadership Requires More Than Responsibility from 2019-02-27T11:00
If you want fast-growth leadership, you must understand the gap between responsibility and ownership. This gap exists because you ask your employees to trade money for time. Many leaders believe...
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Getting More Refferals With Phillip Stutts from 2019-02-25T02:30
Getting more referrals for your business is always a good thing. Getting referrals signals that your client base is getting value from your work. Today's guest is Phillip Stutts who shares with ...
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Qualities of a Good Leader with Leaders in the Trenches from 2019-02-20T08:00
The qualities of a good leader are sometimes clear and straight forward. Other times they are counterintuitive. This is a special episode of the podcast today. We discuss the qualities of a good...
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Fast Growth Requires GrowthIQ with Tiffani Bova from 2019-02-18T02:30
Knowing how to be a leader is not something that you are born to do. You have to work at it. You have to be intentional. You have to learn. To be a leader you have to engage others to believe in...
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Growth Tools - Free Resources - Speaking, Podcast, and more from 2019-02-13T08:00
Growth tools to help you spread your word. This episode is all about the tools I I use to run my business. I am going to share with you free growth tools. For some of you, this will change your ...
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How to Become Self-Aware with Ken Keis from 2019-02-11T02:30
Are you self-aware? Self-awareness is your ability to see the real you and know where you are best...and where you aren't. There are many elements to the journey of how to become self-aware. I i...
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Overcoming Challenges - To Hell and Back from 2019-02-06T08:00
Part of leadership is overcoming challenges. You will face tough times, and they will make you a better leader. Today I share with you my to hell and back story. It is all about overcoming chall...
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Work Culture Drives Growth with Anita Grantham from 2019-02-04T02:30
The work culture defines how we work, communicate and get things done in our professional lives. Every company has a work culture, even if it is just you. Culture is something that leaders begin...
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How to Get More Done from 2019-01-30T08:00
We all have thoughts of how to get more done. Most of you attempt to hustle harder and increase productivity. Today I want to give you a counterintuitive approach to how to get more done. Let me...
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Getting More Sales With Mo Bunnell from 2019-01-28T02:30
Nearly every business I know has a goal of getting more sales. Increasing your revenue allows for new investments in technology, new hires, and talent development. I interviewed Mo Bunnell, auth...
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Emotional Intelligence for Visionary Leaders from 2019-01-23T08:00
Emotional intelligence is a big buzzword now. I want to give you my take on what is emotional intelligence for leadership. I am honored to engage with hundreds of clients over the last few years...
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Leading Excellence Co-founder of Ritz Carlton with Horst Schulze from 2019-01-21T02:30
You likely have a drive for excellence. You certainly want your team to do their work with excellence too. I wanted to create an episode about leading excellence. There is one brand in the world...
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Creating the Courage to Lead from 2019-01-16T08:00
Having the courage to lead is often overlooked. I want you to bring your courage front and center. I talk to dozens of leaders and founders each week. I am never surprised that successful people...
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How to Recognize Your Employees with Steve Pemberton from 2019-01-14T02:30
How to recognize your employees for doing great work? How do you recognize innovation? How do recognize collaboration? If you are an evolved leader, you know the importance of recognizing your t...
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Commitment to The New Year, The New You from 2019-01-09T08:00
There are some concrete steps I take in planning for next year. I want to share with you some of the actions I take in starting the year on the right intention. Planning for the next year is som...
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Crafting Your Vision from Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang from 2019-01-07T02:30
Crafting Your Vision is an essential skill if you want to create a new future. Leaders in companies that can craft a compelling vision are more effective in aligning the people. Period. Vision i...
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Are You Getting Ready for 2019? from 2019-01-02T08:00
Are you getting ready for 2019? Or do you stay ready? I walked into the gym today and there was no one there. It was the day before New Years. I was curious where everyone was. Do you stay ready...
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Planning for the Year from 2018-12-31T02:30
There are some very specific steps I take in planning for the year. I want to share with you some of the steps I take in starting off the year on the right intention. Planning for the year is so...
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Changing Habits One Tool You Can Use from 2018-12-26T08:00
If you want to be a leader that evolves and grows consistently, you must have the right habits. Habits are essential to many things in life. Look at a person's habits, and it will tell you a lot...
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Authentic Leadership Is Critical to Growth with Kat Cole from 2018-12-24T02:30
Authentic leadership is not new. However, it is something that many leaders don't understand. This episode has a great definition of authentic leadership and why it is so important. My guest tod...
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How to Coach As a Leader from 2018-12-17T02:30
Coaching in leadership is not a nice to have. It is a must. If you want to learn how to coach your employees to think for themselves, increase their confidence and have more profound levels of c...
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Watching the Game Film - How to create a breakthrough from 2018-12-12T08:00
Do you want to know how to create a breakthrough? I study success and growth in business. I look for patterns and share back what I learn with you. One way to create a breakthrough is to look ba...
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Culture Development Lessons From High-Growth Companies from 2018-12-10T02:30
Culture development is the practice of improving your culture. This means you are improving the way your people engage with their work and the way they communicate with each other. I found a pee...
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Encouraging Employees To Think Independently from 2018-12-05T08:00
Have you ever wished your employees would think independently? Or maybe you just want them to make decisions. Getting your employees to think independently is an essential step to creating what ...
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Leading Virtual Teams with Tara Powers from 2018-12-03T02:30
Leading virtual teams used to be a novel or even a crazy idea. Now leading virtual teams is a new standard. If you to be an effective leader of a team that you don't see face-to-face on a regula...
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I Love Mondays - Why You Should Too from 2018-11-28T08:00
You may think I am crazy. Most of the world thinks I'm crazy. I want to tell you something, "I love Mondays" is not just a saying to me. It is a way of life. I love Mondays because every Monday ...
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Lessons of Growth from the 4th Fastest Growing Private Company Velocity Global from 2018-11-26T02:30
Today we talk about the lessons of growth from the 4th fastest-growing private company. I am talking to the CEO of Velocity Global, Ben Wright. Ben lead Velocity Global to a staggering 3-year gr...
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Creating a Breakthrough in Confidence from 2018-11-21T08:00
Creating a breakthrough in your confidence is hard work. It is difficult, and it is not your fault. Your current level of confidence is tied to your identity. Your identity is who you are at you...
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The Value of Bold Leadership with Nav Salimian from 2018-11-19T02:30
Bold leadership is the new normal in today's fast past world. Change is constant. I got a chance to go in the trenches with a bold leader, Nav Salimian. Nav tells his story of growth by breaking...
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No Excuses - Increasing Your Leadership Impact from 2018-11-14T08:00
What happens when you have a "No excuses" way of leadership. Well, first it changes everything. It also depends on you. You must be able to take full ownership of your work, projects, goals, and...
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Mental Toughness for Leaders with World Record Everst Climber Colin O'Brady from 2018-11-12T02:30
Mental toughness in today's work is the ability to navigate uncertainty and overcome obstacles. When you have mental toughness, you can transfer those abilities to others that need it. All leade...
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Change Your Corporate Culture from 2018-11-07T08:00
Corporate culture is the foundation for your growth, innovation, and your impact. You must be able to monitor your corporate culture and change it when necessary. The culture of your organizatio...
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Special Episode | Seeing Your Choices from 2018-11-06T17:34:44
This is a [Special] episode today. Seeing your choices is about voting. It is about diving deep into your beliefs to uncover the real choices that are available to you. To grow and reach your po...
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Jesse Itzler shares why Normal is Broken from 2018-11-05T02:30
Jesse Itzler believes normal is broken. Well, it is more than a belief. He sees the world through the lens of normal will only get you so far. He has lived life and created billion dollar busine...
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What is Productive Procrastination and How it Impacts You from 2018-10-31T07:00
We have all experienced productive procrastination. It is a conscious choice to focus on something that needs to get done and avoid the tasks that are most important to your growth. I have felt ...
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How to Run Effective Meetings with Cameron Herold from 2018-10-29T01:30
We all want to have effective meetings. We want to be needed and have our ideas heard in our meetings. Effective meetings are essential to growth. Our meetings are a big part of our communicatio...
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Beyond the Performance Culture from 2018-10-24T07:00
Many leaders believe the nirvana of business is a performance culture. They focus on the need to create results and that is usually a focus on the measurement of profits, revenue, inventory, cas...
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365 | How to Create a Cultural Change with Aaron Bell from 2018-10-22T01:30
Cultural change inside of companies is hard work. It is hard because it is complex and filled with landmines. It is also worth it. A cultural change can lead to higher profits, lower turnover, a...
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Customer First or Employee First? Which is best for you? from 2018-10-17T07:00
The big debate in business is customer first or employee first. For many, it is a hard decision. I asked seventeen Inc, 5000 leaders of the fastest growing companies, the same question. The only...
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Operations Management for HyperGrowth at Hubspot from 2018-10-15T01:30
Operations Management is the process of streamlining the systems of the business. When you grow fast, you often have to change some of the outdated operations management procedures to ensure tha...
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Overcoming Self-doubt With Help from Sara Blakely from 2018-10-10T07:00
Overcoming self-doubt is part of the journey to growth. Embracing it and learning to grow through it is the key. I was at an event where Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, was talking about her jou...
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How to Increase Trust Online with Phil Singleton from 2018-10-08T01:30
Now there are some fundamental reasons why you must learn how to increase trust online. It is not just because it is great for your brand and catering to the needs of your customers. It is also ...
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Getting Out of Firefigher Mode and Becoming A Leader from 2018-10-03T07:00
Every CEO or leader has spent some time in what I call firefighter mode. It is that type of leadership where you are the one that has to make decisions and put out fires. You want to be a servan...
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Powerful Insights on Improving Customer Service with Shep Hyken from 2018-10-01T01:30
Discover how to improve customer service with new insights to get to the heart of the issue. Every business has to create systems to improve customer service. Today's interview is with Shep Hyke...
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Become a Better Leader for Growth from 2018-09-26T07:00
If you desire to become a better leader, you must be willing to look inside yourself. Leadership is as much about you (the leader) as it is about the people you ...
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The New Rules Of Sales Using LinkedIn Phil Gherbyshak from 2018-09-24T01:30
How to improve your sales using Linkedin. Linkedin is not new. In fact, more than 10 years ago I was using to help me grow my business. The new era of sales requires you to use the tools in ways...
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Create Better Systems for Growth from 2018-09-19T07:00
It is commonly said that a business is a collection of systems. Our job as leaders and owners is to create systems that allow us to attract customers, enroll them, serve them and create experien...
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Creating a Culture of People First with Janel Laravie from 2018-09-17T01:30
Putting people first is the way it should be. But I write it that way because sometimes it is not. Janel Laravie shares with me how putting people first has changed her culture and business to b...
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Create a Stronger Team for Growth from 2018-09-12T07:00
When you think about creating a culture for growth, you want to have 3 aspects of your culture aligned. Today, we talk about your team. You will learn how to create a stronger team. You will dis...
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How to Create Systems To Operate Your Business with Mike Michalowicz from 2018-09-10T01:30
Does getting your business to run like clockwork sound like a dream? To me the idea of the business running smoothly and clients being cared for is SEXY. Yes. I said sexy. If you can align your ...
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How to Be a More Effective Leader the C's to Leadership from 2018-09-05T07:00
How to be a more effective leader with these 4 C's in the art of leadership. I struggled as a leader until I was able to understand the power of these four words that start with the letter C. Wh...
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How Do you Double Your Company from 2018-09-03T01:30
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How to Create Success - Your Give Up List from 2018-08-29T07:00
Do you want to create success? Many people focus on what the must do to have success. This short video is a different take on it. It is about you must give up to create success.
Vulnerability is NOT a Weakness in Leadership With Dov Baron from 2018-08-27T01:30
Have you ever heard or thought that vulnerability was a weakness? It is a prevailing thought in our world that you have to be strong and resilient. However, I beli...
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How to Make More Impact - Finding Essentialism from 2018-08-22T07:00
How to make more impact on your work. Today, I share with you insight on how to get more done which is really all about getting the RIGHT things done. I learned this from Greg McKeown who wrote ...
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Creating a Growth Culture with Mike Popowski from 2018-08-19T13:30
Do you want to make the Inc5000 next year? If you do, you must have a growth culture. This is a culture that goes beyond just focus on performance to create real g...
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How To Be More Productive - Your Calendar from 2018-08-15T07:00
Would you like your calendar to be filled with the RIGHT stuff and at the RIGHT time?
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Leadership that Activates the Entrepreneurial Mindset With Frank Blake from 2018-08-13T01:30
When you get employees to think like entrepreneurs, you get them to see the work they do from a different perspective. I have noticed this in my own business for years, and it has been confirmed...
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Getting Your Employee To Go Beyond Responsibility from 2018-08-08T07:00
Have you ever thought to yourself that you wanted to hire a mini-me for your business? You might have even said it out loud. I know I have said this before so I co...
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How to Sell On Value Instead of Price with Paul Reilly from 2018-08-06T01:30
You have likely heard of selling on value. Or maybe you know it as Value-based pricing. No matter what you call it, when you understand your value and can align your sales process to value -- yo...
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How Leaders Can Increase Connection from 2018-08-01T07:00
Vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, the courage it takes to be vulnerable is something that should be celebrated. Today's message is about how leaders can in...
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How to regain Trust with Stephen MR Covey from 2018-07-30T01:30
Trust is essential in business, leadership, and relationship. But what happens when you lose trust. What do you do next? I have a great interview with Stephen M.R....
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340 | Getting the Team to Take Ownership from 2018-07-25T07:00
You don't want your employees to DO the work. You read that right. You want more than that. You want them to WANT to do the work. When they want to do the work, yo...
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339 | How to Lead Sales People with Deb Calvert from 2018-07-22T07:00
Every company depends on sales for growth. When you start adding people to your team that will sell your services or products, you must learn how to lead salespeop...
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338 | Creating a New Sales Process from 2018-07-18T07:00
Do you want to improve your sales? Improving means you might have to change the way you actually sell and how you engage the team to do so. It takes a complete rev...
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337 | How to find the right agency for you with Tyler Sickmeyer from 2018-07-16T01:30
Have you ever wondered how to find the right agency for you? Today we talk about marketing agencies, but I think this conversation applies to any service provider....
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336 | The Evolution of Leadership: It is not YOUR company...It is OUR Company from 2018-07-11T07:00
The evolution of leadership has been coming for some time now. All things evolve. Markets evolve. People evolve. Leadership must evolve too. One of the most signif...
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335 | Discover Your Moonshot with Naveen Jain from 2018-07-09T01:30
Do you have a mission? Better yet, do you have a moonshot? Today we talk about what a moonshot is. We talk about why you need one. And we talk about it with a bill...
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334 | Do you have self-care built into your schedule? from 2018-07-04T07:00
Do you take time for yourself? No really think about that question. Are you intentional with your self-care? I find that leaders are so focused on goals, growth, a...
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333 | How to Find Your Core Idea for Your Business with Dolores Hirschmann from 2018-07-02T01:30
Are you looking to clarify your idea you wish to share with the world? Dolores helps IDEAPRENEURS do just that. On this episode, we talk about Dolores’s communicat...
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332 | Getting Your Employees To Do More from 2018-06-27T14:21:36
Have you ever thought to yourself...I wish my employees would do more than just the work that is right in front of them. I hear this all the time. I thought I woul...
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331 | Developing Leaders with Seth Godin from 2018-06-25T01:30
Seth Godin is an 18-best selling author and writes one of the most read blogs in the universe. Seth talks today about developing leaders. We talk about the problem...
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330 | Creating a Growth Culture from 2018-06-20T07:00
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329 | How to Test Your Way to Growth with Michael Cammarata from 2018-06-18T01:30
Growth does not come because you hope it will. Growth is a result of the actions you take. One way to approach new strategies and new plans is to devise a test. Th...
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327 | How to Define Customer Expectations To Drive Your Business with Chris Kneeland from 2018-06-11T01:30
How to define your customer expectations. This may sound too simple or you will rationalize that you have already done it. Ta...
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326 | How to Create a Mission To Drive Your Company from 2018-06-06T07:00
Do you have a mission for your business? Your "mission" is not to make more money. Your mission is something that fuels you from the inside. Today's mini-episode i...
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325 | How to Create an Agile Culture with Michael Gale from 2018-06-04T01:30
Agility. Agility of change. Agility of leadership. Have you felt the need for more agility in your culture? I got a chance to talk with the author of "The Digital ...
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324 | The Keys to Courageous Leadership from 2018-05-30T07:00
Do you have courageous leadership? Be honest with yourself here. Do you have some fear holding you back? Doing what you have never done takes courage. Leading your...
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323 | What is Intrapreneurship Inside the Brand of a Corporate Giant, Coca Cola from 2018-05-28T01:30
Do you know what is intrepreneurship? Do you know the value of it? It maybe be a term y...
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322 | How do you improve your culture? from 2018-05-23T07:00
One of the most powerful factors to attracting the right people to your business is Culture. Culture is more powerful than strategy and culture is what shapes your...
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321 | Improving Employee Engagement Takes Intention with Kevin Kruse from 2018-05-21T01:30
When you set out to improve employee engagement, you have to first understand what it is and what it is not. Most people confuse that it is all about working envir...
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320 | You Can't Learn To Lead From A Book from 2018-05-16T07:00
When you read a business book, do you consistently take something from the book to apply to your business or leadership? Well, you can't learn to lead from a book....
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319 | How to Make Your Marketing More Effective with Lynan Saperstein from 2018-05-14T01:30
The process of creating a more effective marketing strategy includes tracking ROI. You can’t wing this component. You can’t use “gut feeling” in the fine-tuning ph...
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318 | Creating a Vision That Gets Buy In from 2018-05-09T13:37:14
You want everyone within your organization to understand your vision and work to making it a reality. Creating a vision that is shared across the organization is a process that breaks the norms ...
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317 | How Do You Create High-Performance Employees with Rob Braiman from 2018-05-07T01:30
Creating high-performance teams is a competitive advantage and the path to fast growth. This episode is about creating teams that are aligned and able to produce r...
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316 | How to Build Trust Using Radical Transparency from 2018-05-02T13:48:12
Discover how to build trust using radical transparency. This is all about how you can create a loyal following of people and have continuous growth.
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315 | The Mindset Of Success with Michael Zipursky from 2018-04-30T01:30
The way we think and see the world is defined by our mindset. It is more than being open-minded. It is more than seeing opportunity. Mindset shapes everything we say, do and have. This Listen
314 | Develop Your People HyperGrowth Tips from 2018-04-25T07:00
Develop your people. Your people will build your business. This is a common saying in the circles of leadership. From what I have seen with companies that are growing rapidly they embrace the co...
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313 | Operationalizing Company Values with Dina Dwyer Owen from 2018-04-23T01:30
Company values are often taken for granted. We take time to develop values with our teams (I hope you include your team). We talk about them for a while. Then we l...
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312 | The One Missing Element to Achieving Your Goals with Daymond John from 2018-04-18T13:42:06
311 | Lifetime Learning Methodologies with Bronkar Lee from 2018-04-16T01:30
We are always learning. Learning is the basis for growth. I have always had an interest in learning modalities and what would take my retention to a new level. My guest today is more than a mult...
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310 | Hypergrowth Tips - Do You Have True Employee Employee Engagement? from 2018-04-11T13:00
Do you have real employee engagement inside your company? Think about that for a second. As a leader, do you know how engaged everyone within your team is at the work they're doing? It's not abo...
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309 | Leading Innovation with Josh Linkner from 2018-04-09T01:30
Innovation is not a buzz word. Innovation is necessary in our world of ever-changing tech, marketing, and customer expectations. Discover how to develop a culture of innovation with Josh Linkner...
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308 | Hire Right to Maintain Hyper Growth with Adam Robinson from 2018-04-02T01:30
Do you want to build an elite team of superstars that support you and your clients? I bet you do. Having a great team is the dream of leadership. Author of “The Be...
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307 | Values are the Heart of Leadership with Bryan Falchuk from 2018-03-26T01:30
Values are the heart of leadership. If you are not clear about your values, how can you expect others around you to be clear? Brian Falchuck shares how leadership and values relate. Listen in fo...
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306 | How to Re-Purpose Content with Brian Wright from 2018-03-19T01:30
Creating content for your brand has become a necessary part of sharing your message and building your community. You also want to re-purpose your content into the right channels. Today's intervi...
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305 | The Evolution of PR with Donna Cravotta from 2018-03-12T01:30
The Evolution of Public Relations (PR) has been needed for years now. In fact, I still get nearly 100 pitches per month to be on my show. 99% of them are old-schoo...
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304 | The Brand Ambassador Series: Salesforce with Ludo Ulrich from 2018-03-05T02:30
The use of Internal Brand Ambassadors is not new and yet so few have used this strategy well. One company that has embraced their employees to be Brand Ambassadors...
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303 | The Brand Ambassador Series: CEO of Impact, Bob Ruffolo from 2018-02-26T02:30
Fast growth companies understand the value of core values, purpose and people that allow for the culture to support the growth. Hiring right and developing leaders...
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302 | The Brand Ambassador Series: CMO of Sage, Ron McMurtie from 2018-02-19T02:30
Ron McMurtie, CMO of Sage talks to us about the Evolution of Marketing. Where being ahead of the game means staying relevant with Listen
301 | The Brand Ambassador Series: VP of The One Thing, Geoff Woods from 2018-02-12T02:30
Discover how empire builders are letting others build an empire for themselves. Keller Williams Realty has embarrassed the idea of "Internal Brand Ambassadors." Th...
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300 | The Brand Ambassador Series: Microsoft, Christi Olson from 2018-02-05T02:30
Christi Olsen is a leader for digital marketing teams. On this episode, she talks about her passion for empowering these teams to speak onstage effectively to conv...
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299 | Activating The Purpose Within with Craig Filek from 2018-01-29T02:30
So, you’ve achieved the level of success you’ve always wanted, but you thought you’d feel better than you actually do. Our guest, Craig Filek, created Purpose Mapp...
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298 | What is making your life hard with Russ Perry from 2018-01-22T02:30
Russ Perry wants you to ask yourself what is making your life hard. Are you willing to give that up? For Russ, it was his relationship with alcohol. It was holding...
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297 | Growth is Not An Accident with Greg Centineo from 2018-01-15T02:30
Greg Centineo is all about working with your team to cultivate hypergrowth. The journey of Hypergrowth is not a solo process. Growth is about building clear intent...
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296 | What I Learned To Help You Grow - Year End Review from 2018-01-08T02:30
On this episode, I take a moment to reflect back on all the wins and lessons learned over 2017. Plus, I share what I’ve got planned for 2018. This year marked the ...
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295 | The Entrepreneurial Journey with Mano Behera from 2018-01-01T02:30
At the beginning of Mano’s entrepreneurial journey, he knew he needed a mentor. He knew he needed to make connections so he could be in the places and spaces where...
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294 | The Visibility Coach Shares Uniqueness with David Avrin from 2017-12-25T02:30
In today's crowded marketplace, you have to have a unique aspect to your business to capture attention and close sales. We l...
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293 | Hiring Those With The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Brian Scudamore from 2017-12-18T02:30
Growth in business is never a solo sport. You have to engage your team and others around you. One key aspect to growth, is to...
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292 | Lead Generation in A New Frontier with Billy Gene Shaw from 2017-12-11T02:30
Billy Gene teaches marketers how to use social media to get ROI for local businesses. Find out why your branding and credibility don’t mean as much as your followi...
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291 | Next Level Productivity with Peter Shankman from 2017-12-04T02:30
Being overstimulated is no excuse to compromise our productivity. Peter Shankman, author of Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success w...
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290 | Using Friction to Improve Your Marketing with Linda Popky from 2017-11-27T02:30
Linda Popky asks, are you afraid of friction and failure in your business? Tune in as we talk about the significance of FRICTION in your business. Avoiding the tra...
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289 | Using LinkedIn to Connect with Prospects with Ana Melikian from 2017-11-20T02:30
Have you been using Linkedin to its full potential? Ana Melikian joins us on this episode where we chat with about how to use Linkedin a...
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288 | Creating Content that Educates with Jill Schiefelbein from 2017-11-13T02:30
Are you creating content that educates your audience? Content marketing is not a buzzword. It is a fact of life. Buyers are trained to search for information and i...
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287 | Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky from 2017-11-06T02:30
Getting too comfortable is a problem. In fact, it may be the reason why you are "fine" or "OK" with your life or business right now. You have heard about getting o...
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286 | Using Speaking to Spread Your Message with Tamsen Webster from 2017-10-30T01:30
Speaking is an unfair advantage. You are face-to-face with your audience. You have a chance to connect like no other form of marketing. When you are in the room wi...
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285 | Four Uncommon Principles to Leadership with Angela Buttimer from 2017-10-23T01:30
With all the talk about leadership, there seems to be something missing in most of the concepts. Today we look at 4 uncommon principles of leadership through the e...
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284 | Building Great Brands with Rick Cesari from 2017-10-16T01:30
You have watched late-night TV before to see the brand ambassadors show you a new product that is sure to change your life. Well, you can learn from that magic fro...
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The Trap of Success - Special Launch Day Episode from 2017-10-10T16:00
This book is NOT about building a wildly successful business in a traditional sense. And it’s certainly NOT about “How I made millions, and you can too.”
283 | The Courage to Create A Cult Brand with Ryan Gill from 2017-10-09T01:30
Our guest today is Ryan Gill, the founder of CULT. There is a “new” age of advertising and it means LESS advertising. On this episode, we talk about creating a bra...
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282 | Creating Influence with Internal Thought Leadership with Neen James from 2017-10-02T01:30
When you have more influence and authority, people pay attention. Have you considered raising your focus on "Thought Leadership?" My guest today is the Ah-mazing N...
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281 | How to use Live Video To Grow with Joel Comm from 2017-09-25T01:30
Live video is not going away. When Facebook added this feature to their platform, I knew it would be powerful. Well, it is only powerful if you use it right. Joel ...
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280 | Keys to Your Exit Strategy with Steve Little from 2017-09-18T01:30
It is not too early to think about your exit strategy. In today's episode we look at some of the key factors of "The Exit." ...
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279 | How to Sell Socially with Jack Kosakowski from 2017-09-11T01:30
Selling in business is part of the journey. Well, it is actually a huge part of your growth. No sales means no business. Sale...
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278 | Talk Triggers to Get Free Clients with Jay Baer from 2017-09-04T01:30
Get more referrals. Referrals have a sweetness in business that never gets old. Would you like to increase your word of mouth exposure? Today's interview is with J...
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277 | Finding Your Competitive Advantage with Sally Hogshead from 2017-08-28T01:30
The competitive edge of business is getting harder and harder to grab. Before anything, you must captivate your audience with your messaging. In other words, you m...
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276 | How to Be Remarkable with Sue Falcone from 2017-08-21T01:30
How do you build a business when it is so common to be positioned as a commodity? One aspect of that is to be intentional about how to be remarkable. Being remarka...
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275 | The Killer Question to Build Relationships with Tim Sanders from 2017-08-14T01:30
Tim Sanders is an expert in relationship building. In today’s world of takers and money makers, Tim believes in approaching business with the utmost compassion. In...
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274 | Company Brand or Personal Brand? with Rand Fishkin from 2017-08-07T01:30
We hear all about creating your BRAND in business. The most common approach is to focus 100% on a company brand. However, I believe that having a strong personal b...
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273 | How to Be More of You with Taki Moore from 2017-07-31T01:30
The process of growth and achieving more in business is often a study of others. We begin to look at their way of growing and even mimicking their way of showing u...
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272 | Making Life Matter Now with Cole Hatter from 2017-07-24T01:30
Business has a tendency to wrap us up into our numbers and all the growth aspects of the company. However, one reason we are ...
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271 | How to Give a Speech that Connects with Tricia Brouk from 2017-07-17T01:30
When you get a chance to speak on a stage or to a group of people, you are likely focus on the "content" that you intend to d...
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270 | Activating The Coach Inside You with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2017-07-10T01:30
Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons, shares he and his team of facilitators teach 10-minute coaching so busy managers build stronger teams and get better results. On this episode, ...
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269 | How to Improve Your Marketing with Noah Kagan from 2017-07-03T01:30
Marketing genius Noah Kagan joins us today to talk about how the world of Marketing is changing every day. We dive in deep into how to stay relevant in today’s rap...
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268 | Making A Quantum Leap Using Game Theory with Simcha Gluck from 2017-06-26T01:30
Do you know what Game Theory is? Game Theory was created to help entrepreneurs reflect on the actions they take in day-to-day life. The game itself encourages a pl...
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267 | Using Visibility to Grow Your Digital Agency with Rich Brooks from 2017-06-19T01:30
Authority gives you a chance to have a seat at the table. If you have no or low visibility in the eyes of your prospects, you will only exist through referrals. Re...
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266 | Getting Started with Facebook Lead Generation with Marya Jan from 2017-06-12T01:30
Having a steady stream of leads for your business is powerful for many reasons. Think for a second about you having the systems in place that allow for quality pro...
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265 | How to Build Deep Relationships with Dan Miller from 2017-06-05T01:30
The foundation of business is still and always be about relationships. How do you build deeper relationships that will last a life timeListen
264 | How to Talk About What You Do with Holly Chantal from 2017-05-29T01:30
The most common question in the start of a conversation in business is "What do you do?" or some variation on that. I'm not saying it should be the first question,...
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263 | How to Handle Objections in the Sales Process with Petra Foster from 2017-05-22T01:30
Today we chat with Petra Foster about PRICING. So many of us entrepreneurs have struggled or are currently struggling with our pricing packages. On this episode, we talk about how to get out of ...
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262 | UnCrapify Your Follow Up with Speaker Jeff Havens from 2017-05-15T01:30
Jeff Havens is not your typical Keynote Speaker. Join us on this episode where we dive deep into the key elements of speaking. You may think content is everything ...
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261 | How to Disrupt And Why You Must with Eric Wahl - Renowned Graffiti Artist from 2017-05-08T01:30
Are you willing to disrupt your own business? Our guest today, Eric Wahl, calls himself a disruptive strategist. He is a graffiti artist and powerful speaker who o...
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260 | Leading Others - Your Path To Greatness with Lolly Daskal from 2017-05-01T01:30
Leadership is a journey. It is filled with new challenges that cause you to evolve as a leader. I had a chance to sit down with Lolly Daskal, author of The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You ...
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259 | Creating Your Own Media Platform with Brandon Adams from 2017-04-24T01:30
What Media Platform are you using? Join us today where we chat with Brandon Adams about the platforms of Writing, Podcasting, and Video. Discover the power that lies within each platform to help...
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258 | How to a Create Content Marketing Strategy for Your Business with Byron White from 2017-04-17T01:30
The content marketing revolution is growing even more important. Forward thinking companies are starting to think like "old s...
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257 | How to Win in Today's Market with Marc Werner from 2017-04-10T01:30
When you have success in ONE WAY, the tendency is to look at new ventures through the same lens. In other words, when a something works why change it. Marc Werner,...
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256 | CRO - Aligning the Needs of Your Visitors to Your Website with TIm Ash from 2017-04-03T01:30
Most people focus on more traffic. They want new sources of traffic. However, traffic is only part of the solution to a growth in your business. One of the most im...
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255 | Growing Your Company from 1 to 10 to 50 Employees with Joel Holland from 2017-03-27T01:30
Getting to 10 employees requires you to make some drastic changes in your leadership and management side. It is even more of change to get to 50 employees. Today, ...
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254 | The New Strategies of Automated Webinars with Casey Zeman from 2017-03-20T01:30
Using online training (webinars) is an excellent way to establish your expertise and authority. The next level approach is using "automated webinars. Our guest tod...
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253 | A New Dynamic in Leadership with Mitch Axelrod from 2017-03-13T01:30
Leadership is different and has not changed either. Now is the time to examine your leadership strategies to improve your goal setting. Discover Listen
252 | Celebrate 3 Years - What Happens When Your Facebook Ads Aren't Working with Molly Pittman from 2017-03-06T02:30
How to get your Facebook Ads to work...today we talk with Molly Pittman. I want to say "THE" Molly Pittman because I am such a fan of her work. Molly is the VP of ...
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251 | How to Use Video To Drive High-Value Clients with Steve Gumm from 2017-02-27T02:30
Video will continue to be more important to share you story and reach new customers. You don't have to create Super Bowl styl...
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250 | Innovation Is a Competitve Advantage with Tamara Kleinberg from 2017-02-20T02:30
Innovation means different things to different people. I agree with our guest today, Tamara Kleinberg (founder of Go To Launch Street) about innovation. Innovation...
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249 | How to Break Through The Noise - The One Strategy You Need with Ryan Deiss from 2017-02-13T02:30
If you are in marketing, you likely know of Ryan Deiss. Ryan is the founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer. Over the last 36 months Listen
248 | Creating Connection and Significance Through Speaking with Les Brown from 2017-02-06T02:30
Motivational Speaker, Les Brown shares with us how the road to growth and transformation requires the COURAGE to change. If you want to evoke the spirit of transfo...
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247 | How to Build Your Team and Define Your Culture with Mike Ganino from 2017-01-30T02:30
Our guest Mike Ganino joins us today to discuss his training and culture tips that help to build a team and ensure the future success of businesses. We talk about ...
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246 | How to Build Communties That Drive Business with Arthur Tubman from 2017-01-23T02:30
Our guest and creator of Monday Monday is Arthur Tubman. Tune in to discover how building a successful business is all about ...
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245 | How to Create a Personal Brand with Stefanie Sheehan from 2017-01-16T02:30
Our guest, Stefanie Sheehan is the founder of Mastermind Your Launch. We talk about owning who you are to launch a business. This episode is about how to play Listen
244 | From Expectation Hangover to Finding Happiness Within with Christine Hassler from 2017-01-09T02:30
Christine Hassler, author of the book Expectation Hangover gets vulnerable about how she found true happiness. In using the experience of a crisis, she found the e...
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243 | Recap of 2016 from 2017-01-02T02:30
Join us on this very special episode where I share the good, the bad and the ugly of 2016. I talk about what worked, what di...
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242 | How to Make a New Success Habit Stick with Jen Macquarrie from 2016-12-26T02:30
Have you tried making a habit to accelerate your personal growth? Most of us have but have had difficulty sticking with it. Jen Macquarrie, founder of Bright Habit...
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241 | The Crazy Idea that Changed A Speaker's Bureau with Nancy Vogl from 2016-12-19T02:30
Nancy Vogl, founder of the Speaker’s Bureau talks about the power of face to face interaction. In today’s world of ever expanding Listen
240 | How to Network - The New Rules with Angus Nelson from 2016-12-12T02:30
Networking is not new, but we all know people that struggle with all kinds of networking. I have connected with Angus Nelson to share the new rules of networking. ...
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239 | How to Growth Hack Your Business with Brad Stevens from 2016-12-05T02:30
Growth hacking is not a new term. It has become a big topic in today's marketing and scaling conversations. Our guest today is Brad Stevens with Entreholic. We tal...
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238 | Getting Out of your Comfort Zone with Dr. Liz Bywater from 2016-11-28T02:30
Living for comfort is a mistake. Yes...if you seek comfort in all that you do, you will fail to grow and navigate the challenges of life. This interview is all abo...
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237 | The Neuroscience of Communications with Nick Morgan from 2016-11-21T02:30
Communication is the backbone of everything we do. It is more than just words. Today's guest is Dr. Nick Morgan. Nick's company is Public Words. He shares insights...
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236 | Starbucks: Filling Your Soul With Howard Behar from 2016-11-14T02:30
What does your Soul have to do with Leadership? Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks. On this episode, we discuss the connection between the soul and ...
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235 | Significance with 48 in 48 - Jeff Hilimire and Adam Walker from 2016-11-07T02:30
One year later, 48in48.org is pushing into new realms. They are doing another 48 websites for 48 nonprofits this year in Atlanta. And they are also doing another s...
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234 | Making New Choices with Mike Pisciotta from 2016-10-31T01:30
We all have times in our lives that force us to question the path we are on. We all have moments that make us choose a new direction. I have seen this for myself. ...
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233 | Be THE Choice, Not Just a Choice with Gene Hammett from 2016-10-24T01:30
In highly competitive markets, it is getting harder and harder to win the business. I specialize in helping companies grow by making them THE choice, not just a ch...
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232 | Valuating Your Business with John Shumate from 2016-10-17T01:30
Do you know the valuation of your company? I think that if even if you were not planning to sell your company soon or even in the next decade that you should know ...
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231 | What is your One Thing with Jay Papasan from 2016-10-10T01:30
What’s your one thing? Today’s guest is Jay Papasan. He is the best selling author of The One Thing where he explores the unexpected simple truth behind impactful ...
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230 | Leadership Communication and Connection with Ron Wallace from 2016-10-03T01:30
Today’s guest and author of Leadership Lessons from a UPS driver is Ron Wallace. Ron emphasized the importance of how true connection is even better than communica...
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229 | What you need to know about writing a book with Tucker Max from 2016-09-26T01:30
Our Guest today is Tucker Max, CEO and author of Book in a Box. The philosophy at Book in a Box highlights that the best way to get an idea into the world, ...
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228 | Going Beyond The Ceiling with Daniel Batten from 2016-09-19T01:30
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227 | Getting to Yes. The Art of Professional Persuasion with Matthew Kimberley from 2016-09-12T01:30
Getting someone to YES is a part of life. It might in business or in your personal life. Have you ever tried to get a 9-year-old Listen
226 | What is Success? with Russell Brunson from 2016-09-05T01:30
Today’s guest is best selling author, Russell Brunson. Russell’s mission is about helping small business entrepreneurs start and scale their online companies. His ...
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225 | How to Scale Your Service Business with Mandi Ellefson from 2016-08-29T01:30
When you are ready to take your service business to the next level, this is the episode for you. This one is about how to scale your service based business. I chat...
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224 | Thinking Bigger From the Amazing 3 Foot Tall Sean Stephenson from 2016-08-22T01:30
Learning to "Think Bigger" is huge part of your growth at a personal and professional level. I have pulled out the big gun fo...
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223 | The 3 Keys to Entrepreneur Success with John Bowen from 2016-08-15T01:30
Today we look at the 3 keys to entrepreneur success. What is really special about this is having John Bowen with me on the podcast. John is considered the #1 coach...
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222 | Interview with the author of Unmistakeable by Srini Rao from 2016-08-08T01:30
Humans are meant to grow. Our guest today is Srini Rao- author of Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best. In today’s noisy world, Srini shares with us how to b...
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221 | Leveraging Your Unfair Advantage with Scott Oldford from 2016-08-01T01:30
Most people believe they understand how to nurture prospects into becoming customers. Well, the key word there is "nurture." Most people are talking to everyone wi...
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220 | Making the Pitch, Telling Your Story with John Livesay from 2016-07-25T01:30
Stories have become a key part of marketing and frankly, of business growth. We remember stories. We get emotionally connecte...
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219 | How to Understand the Power of Conditions of Satisfaction with Jeffery Hayzlett from 2016-07-18T01:30
Today’s guest is Jeffrey Hayzlett. He is the primetime television host of C-Suite with...
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218 | Sales Is About Adding Value With Each Step With Andy Paul from 2016-07-11T01:30
Each and every business has to have sales. This is obvious. However, the sales process we take day in and day out is rarely c...
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217 | Using Events to Better Serve Your Clients with Kyle Porter from 2016-07-04T01:30
There are many ways to better serve your current clients. Yet most people who have a small budget could not even imagine investing in a big event to serve current ...
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216 | Business is NOT a Solo Sport - The Art of Relationships with Selena Soo from 2016-06-27T01:30
Imagine having a power Rolodex full of influencers and market makers. For younger readers, a Rolodex is what we used to keep our contact information in the old day...
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215 | How to Make Better Decisions Using Social Influence With Jonah Berger from 2016-06-20T01:30
Why do some things catch on while others fail? How come certain products or services become more popularized than others? Our guest, Jonah Berger examines the beha...
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214 | Business is About Service with14 Year Old Caleb Maddix from 2016-06-13T01:30
It’s never too early or too late to start a business.Today’s guest is Caleb Maddix- 14-year-old Listen
213 | How to Develop Talent with Tara Powers from 2016-06-06T01:30
Tara and her team use a tool called “DISC Personality Assessment” to help people understand themselves better... It’s purpos...
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212 | Being a Couragous Leader with Jordann Windschauer from 2016-05-30T01:30
Not many business owners are willing to share with you the mistakes they made in the past. I think it is out of fear of how they will be perceived. I think that sh...
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211 | Narrowing It Down to the Essential with Greg McKeown from 2016-05-23T01:30
Are you busy? Are you pushing yourself to get it all done? Well, most of us a struggling to keep up with the opportunities we have now. And if we are not careful t...
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210 | Leading Through Change With Ryan Estis from 2016-05-16T01:30
Leading change in any organization is a constant, ever-evolving challenge. This requires the discipline to change and the desire to disrupt. Ryan Estis, a professional speaker, and consultant, o...
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209 | Culture Lessons from Chick-fil-a with Dee Ann Turner from 2016-05-09T01:30
Creating a compelling culture of in business is not nice to have. Your culture is essential to the success of the enterprise. I interviewed Dee Ann Turner, VP of H...
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208 | Mindset Clarity Exercise with Dan Sullivan from 2016-05-02T01:30
You have heard it before and you will hear it again. Mindset is the foundation of success. As an entrepreneur, mindset is so ...
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207 | How to Grow Your Business 400% with Ron Dod from 2016-04-25T01:30
Making the shift to massive growth is not luck. It is not all about hard work. You can work hard and never get there. Ron shares how he shifted his thinking to tak...
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206 | Uncovering the BIG question "What is Leadership?" with Bob Dunham from 2016-04-18T01:30
Leadership is a concept that people can easily spout off a definition. The interesting thing is all those definitions will seem right yet incomplete. Leadership is...
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205 | Shifting to the 21st Century Mindset with Paula Fracasso from 2016-04-11T01:30
The inner game of leadership and entrepreneurship is discussed often and not many people understand the value of a deep understanding of your thinking. The "unders...
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204 | Engaging Employees to A Shared Vision with Seippel from 2016-04-04T01:30
A company or a person without a vision to a new future is navigating blindly. One of the challenges of leadership is to get the others in the company to follow the vision of the leader. Will Sei...
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203 | Being a Courageous Leader with Darryl Lyons from 2016-03-28T01:30
Every CEO faces challenges and has to make decisions about the company. It takes courage to be a strong leader that makes the hard decisions and continues to lead ...
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202 | Standing Out as a Thought Leader with Dorie Clark from 2016-03-21T01:30
When you decide to step up and stand out in your marketplace, you typically get met with resistance. However, here is a simple breakdown of standing out with a bes...
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201 | Why You Should NOT Write a Book with John Corcoran from 2016-03-14T01:30
Have you ever been told that publishing a book is the best thing you can do for your business? Well I have heard it. But in t...
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200 | The Trap of Success with Gene Hammett from 2016-03-07T02:30
There is always a choice. The choice is not always easy, but there is always a choice. To create something amazing and innovative you have to leave the comf...
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199 | Activating Employees to Be a High Performers from 2016-02-29T02:30
Taking your performance to a new level in business is a continuous practice. If you want to make a change, you will be better...
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198 | How to Empower Your Employees with Kathy Fettke from 2016-02-22T02:30
Leading your team to new levels is your job as the CEO. One key element to that is empowerment. Well, it is empowering your employees to see their role as part own...
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197 | Leadership with Open Empowerment with Ty Crandall from 2016-02-15T02:30
Leadership is that necessary skill that can make or break your company. Leading is every changing too. Discover the power of "open empowerment" in this episode. Ou...
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196 | Creating a Life of Significance Takes Courage with Adam Walker and Jeff Hilimire from 2016-02-08T03:00
Success is not just about money. In fact, I think money is only a part of success. However, I do believe success has a ton to do with significance. Also, I love to...
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195 | Leading a Culture Shift with Gene Hammett from 2016-02-01T02:30
As a leader you are leading a culture shift to activate the leaders within your company. The shift is to activate the leader...
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194 | Insights to Leading Your Team with Eric Holtzclaw from 2016-01-25T02:57
Leading the leaders in your organization is your primary responsibility. If you are a CEO, President, Founder or similar, you are charged with activating the leade...
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193 | The Recipe for Culture Part 2 with with Landon Ray from 2016-01-18T02:57
Every organization has a culture. The question is are you intentional about the culture? Our guest on the show today is Landon Ray, CEO of Ontraport. They have abo...
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192 | The Recipe for Culture Part 1 with Lena Requist from 2016-01-11T02:57
Every organization has a culture. The question is, are you intentional about the culture? Our guest on the show today is Lena Requist, President of Ontraport. They...
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191 | Year End Recap from 2016-01-04T02:57
As you review your 2015, how do you measure your success? Tune in as I get real about my triumphs and lessons. In this episode, I reveal what I had to let go of to...
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190 | Why Putting Customers First Is Wrong with Jay Samit from 2015-12-28T02:57
Do you believe in putting your customers first? It is a common thought. At many levels it makes total sense. However, today's...
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189 | Getting in State for Peak Performance with Ryan Walsh from 2015-12-21T02:57
When you lay in bed at night after a long day, what do you think about? Are you beating yourself up over what you didn’t do? Our guest today is Ryan Walsh. What he...
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188 | Launching and Relaunching with Joel Boggess from 2015-12-14T02:57
Launching a business is easy. Launching a successful business is what is hard. Your job as leader is to make your business su...
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187 | The Entrepreneur's Formula For Wealth with Todd Tresidder from 2015-12-07T02:57
Your habits determine your health, wealth and happiness. It is not the pivotal moments in life...it is your day-to-day choices. Todd Tresidder shares insights on c...
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186 | The Key Elements of Growing Fast with Kimra Luna from 2015-11-30T02:57
Building a business fast is likely your goal. You can take your time, but fast movers tend to learn the lessons and grab the mind share Listen
185 | Be Magnetic and Attract Clients with Joe Calloway from 2015-11-23T02:57
Do you have a clear idea of what you want your clients and prospects to say about you? This is the key to your success in building your business. Joe Calloway desc...
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184 | The Foundation to Start Your Business with Mortgage Broker Ryan Boughen from 2015-11-16T02:57
Breaking free to a new level is rarely if ever done by doing more of what you are already doing. And doing what everyone in your industry is doing is actually the ...
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183 | Being the Go to Expert with Sue B Zimmerman from 2015-11-09T02:57
Positioning yourself to your marketing is often overlooked. Look around and be totally honest wtih yourself...are you positio...
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182 | Seizing Your Niche as a Coach with Marc Mawhinney from 2015-11-02T02:57
Getting more quality leads for your business is not about going broader. You are much better off narrowing your focus to the right clients. Not all clients are the...
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181 | How Meeting Planners Think with Shirley Hogsett from 2015-10-26T01:57
If you want to be a speaker (paid or unpaid), you want to understand how meeting planners think. In this episode, Shirley Hogsett shares her years of experience Listen
180 | Stop Worrying About What Makes You Different with Jason Leister from 2015-10-19T01:57
Charging higher fees and positioning yourself in your market are essential to quick growth and lasting success. Jason Leiste...
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179 | Thought Leadership Attracts Great People with Lee Odden from 2015-10-12T01:57
If you don't have what you want, it is because you don't understand something. Misinformation is what gets in the way of your success. Lee Odden from Top Rank Blog...
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178 | Connecting People in A Powerful Way from 2015-10-05T01:57
Relationships are the lifeblood of life and business. What are you doing to "up- level" your relationships? Kevin Thompson sh...
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177 | The Courage to be an Entrepreneur with Paul Durante from 2015-09-21T01:57
Running a business takes courage. It takes heaps of courage. In today's interview with Paul Durante,...
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175 | Unlocking Your Website Conversions with Alex Harris from 2015-09-13T07:00
Why do some websites experience conversions while others...
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176 | Performing to Steal the Show with Michael Port from 2015-09-12T01:57
When you "steal the show," you are performing at your highest levels. Do you want to be a better performer in all of l...
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173 | Revolutionizing how we fulfill THE VISION with Ken Dunn from 2015-09-10T01:25:06
Ken Dunn is the Founder and Chief of Reader’s Legacy - a...
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172 | Working Hard Is Not The Answer with Michelle Bersell from 2015-09-10T01:23:51
When you have to make more money or launch a new project...
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171 |Thriving in Your Business with Your Core Values with Sue Guiher from 2015-09-10T01:22:05
Our inner core VALUES are what drive our lives and busin...
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169 | How to Value Your Own Value with Carrie Greene from 2015-09-10T01:20:05
One concept that we constantly look at on our entreprene...
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168 | Automation That Brings in the Revenue with Sonaya Williams from 2015-09-10T01:17:30
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed in your busines...
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167 | How You Show Up Matters with Catherine Cassidy from 2015-09-10T01:15:11
How are you showing up in the world and in your business...
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166 | Relationships are Everything with Aaron Walker from 2015-09-10T01:13:01
Our podcast guest Aaron Walker had all the money and “th...
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165 | Adopting the Membership Model to Create Community with Robbi Baxter from 2015-09-10T01:10:43
If you’re a service based business owner, then you’ll wa...
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174 | A Constant Flow of Ideal Clients with Dov Gordon from 2015-09-10T01:05:32
Every business, yes every business, needs clients to sur...
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170 | How to be the Extreme Expert in Your Niche with Chala Dincoy from 2015-08-09T18:04:05
Are you familiar with what it means to be the “Extreme E...
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164 | Release Fear and Get in Your Flow with Rich Litvin from 2015-06-22T06:07:08
As entrepreneurs, we can get caught up in the...
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163 | Understanding and Improving Your Mental Fatigue with Dr. Carri Drzyzga from 2015-06-10T10:43:45
Feeling tired and overwhelmed is all too common in the w...
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162 | Busyness is The Enemy To Your Business with Coach John Brubaker from 2015-06-07T05:36:51
We are all busy. We are all trying to fit in all that we...
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161 | Finding Your Audience with Jeff Goins from 2015-06-05T09:17:16
There are 2 traditional approaches in the marketing worl...
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160 | The Power of Niching Your Business with Tim Grahl - Part 2 from 2015-06-04T09:55:06
Have you thought about writing a book to position you in...
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159 | The Power of Niching Your Business with Tim Grahl - Part 1 from 2015-06-02T05:07:14
Have you thought about writing a book to position you in...
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158 | The Entrepreneurial Journey Brings Out The Crazy with John Robinson from 2015-05-27T04:30:28
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely experience at times. For all of us entrepreneurs, this makes sense. We also know that what brought us to the experience entreprene...
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157 | Using Advanced Marketing with Jon Loomer from 2015-05-21T13:32:25
Taking your marketing to the next level will take your quality of clients to the next level. Today’s guest is Jon Loomer, who has taken his experience in social me...
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156 | Shifting from Me to We for Impactful Leadership with Kare Anderson from 2015-05-17T07:53:48
The meaning of leadership today is shifting significantly and it’s for the better. Join us on this podcast with Kare Anderson who says that leaders who possess a “...
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155 | Digital Marketing: What’s Working Now Episode 3 of 3 Gene Hammett from 2015-05-12T16:49:07
I’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on my website. I’ve learned what to do and what not to do and my advice is this: Be Tactful. Before you jump into handi...
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154 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 2 of 3 with Dustin Drees from 2015-05-09T17:03:38
Are you guessing what and how things are converting on your website? A lot of people do it this way and if you’re one of those people, you really want to lean into...
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153 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 1 of 3 Andrew Medal from 2015-05-05T10:16:30
I know you’ve seen lots of entrepreneurs out there killing it online through social media. Are you wondering how you can do it too? Well Listen
152 | Lead Generation with Facebook Ads with Valerie Shoopman from 2015-05-03T12:21:10
Do you have all the leads you can handle? Do you have high-quality leads for your business? Well, usually the answer is - I can use more of those, thank you. Th...
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151 | Being Imperfect: A Non-Obvious Path to Success with Rohit Bhargava from 2015-04-28T16:07:27
Have you heard of the power of vulnerability? Being vulnerable is often considered to a sign of weakness. Today's guest is ...
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150 | Increasing Your Levels of Charm with Jordan Harbinger from 2015-04-26T08:12:10
Who doesn't want to be more charming? Well you should want this. With more charm you w...
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149 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 3 of 3 With Gene Hammett from 2015-04-21T12:34:53
Join us for our final episode in a 3 part series of Hiring and Managing a Sales Rep! We’ll dig into the process of hiring and firing in this one too. Reflecting ba...
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148 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 2 of 3 With Joe Koufman from 2015-04-18T17:24:59
Today is all about the hiring process for your first or your next sales rep. Don't take this lightly. Hiring the wrong person will derail you in many ways. Be smar...
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147 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 1 of 3 With Mark Jamnik from 2015-04-15T04:47:49
Sales is a critically important part of your business success. In fact, it’s arguably the most important part. Most business owners have to learn to sell and posi...
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146 | Let Go of What You Have Now To Get Success With Jesse Moskel from 2015-04-11T04:21:22
If you want to do something different or new, you have be willing to do something new. Ok, not rocket science. Well <...
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145 | Doing Work That Matters With Inspired Clients with Gene Hammett from 2015-04-07T05:41:11
Have you ever had a client that stressed and frustrated you? I know you have. Even the newest of business owners have taken on a client that has turned out to be l...
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144 | Successful People Have a Morning Routine with Hal Elrod from 2015-04-04T00:04:05
Most people wake up and rush around to “get it done.” Well, this is mostly a reactive mode that has you chasing your tail and just doing what comes up. There is an...
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143 | Starting A Movement with Andy Zitzmann and AJ Amyx from 2015-04-01T00:35:13
There are businesses and there are movements. Business and movements may or may not make money. Business become
142 | From $1 to $23 Million in Ten Months with Mike Agugliaro from 2015-03-28T16:57:10
If the title didn’t catch your eye, lean in a little closer. Listen and learn to how Mike Agugliaro completely shifted his bu...
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141 | Creating Funnels for Ultimate Optimization with Zach Johnson from 2015-03-24T15:32:30
Creating content and sharing it is not enough. If you find yourself in the trenches, one of the reasons could be that you are not keeping track of your conversion ...
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140 | Get the Gig: Series 3 of 3 with Gene Hammett from 2015-03-22T06:08:49
Today, I share with you the the third episode in this “Get the Gig” series and what personally works for me. I’ll be specific...
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139 | Get the Gig - Speaker Series 2 of 3 with Chris Brogan from 2015-03-18T03:41:35
Taking the stage is a great way to promote your business and claim your authority. You can do it at local events or your next step might be national events or perh...
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138 | Get the Gig - Speaker Series 1 of 3 with Jane Atkinson from 2015-03-15T02:54:04
Speaking on stages big or small is a great way to grow your business and position your authority. If you have a message or ...
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137 | Leaders Are Not Born- They’re Developed with Brian Holmes from 2015-03-10T05:19:19
Most of us are conditioned to think that Leaders are “born.” In other words, you are either a born or leader or you are not. This is not true according to Brian Ho...
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136 | Speed Of The Team Is Determined By The Speed Of The Leader With Matt Miller from 2015-03-07T05:02:13
Leadership in business is essential yet often misunderstood. Leadership begins inside the leader; however most of the focus s...
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135 | Making the Shift from Overwhelmed and Overworked with Chris Atley from 2015-03-03T12:52:09
It seems like we are surrounded with work and cannot find a way to create barriers between work and life. There is always so much to do and the stress that comes w...
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134 | On the Other Side of Fear is Amazing with Pat Flynn from 2015-03-01T05:41:23
ONE YEAR!!! I can't believe it. Today, we talk about fear. Specifically, the fear that you encounter when you have to let go of something that is comfortable. It m...
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133 | Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership – Which Do You Want? with Peter Docker from 2015-02-25T01:32:49
The difference between Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership may seem subtle. A leader can be charismatic and inspire others. It also works the other...
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132 | Be Authentic to Improve Know, Like and Trust with Joel Comm from 2015-02-22T07:39
You hear it all the time: “share your real life.” Then you hear: “don't share too much.” Then you hear expert after expert with opinions that conflict with one ano...
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131 | Building a System for Referrals and Loyalty with Noah Fleming from 2015-02-17T07:02:59
Here is a strategy to improve your business by paying more attention to the people that already trust you. Yes, the clients you have worked so hard to serve are y...
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130 | The Importance of The Profitable Niche with Jason Swenk from 2015-02-16T03:52:43
Think of this as a case study on the PROFITABLE NICHE where we explore the depth you can take a niched coaching business in 12 months. Jason Swenk is today's guest...
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129 | Finding Your Profitable Niche with Gene Hammett from 2015-02-08T10:54:12
Do you want more leads for your business? Do you want more quality leads? Lean in to today's episode as I combine many of the...
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128 | How Disappointments Become Blessings with Brian Smith from 2015-02-06T15:48:21
As most entrepreneurs know all too well, disappointments are bound to happen. Knowing that the disappointments are coming can actually be a good ...
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127 | My System to Produce My Podcast with Gene Hammett from 2015-02-03T08:47:16
Systems are critically important to your business. If you don't have systems, you are likely not as productive as you can be. This ep...
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126 | Why and How to Hire Young Entrepreneurs with Peter Voogd from 2015-01-31T06:29:44
Hiring top players is critically important to your business success. Peter Voogd is a top coach to the Gen Y crowd. Peter gives us...
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125 | A Case Study in Turning Around A Struggling Business with Drew Pearson from 2015-01-27T10:23:08
Have you ever struggled to make payroll? Have you ever stressed over taking your business to the next level? Well, most entrepreneurs ...
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124 | Speaking to Transform Your Business with Amy Mead and Michael Port from 2015-01-25T11:04:31
Taking the stage is a privilege and an honor. The audience deserves all you can give them. Most speakers focus on the content so much that they f...
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123 | Being Productive on Purpose with Erik Fisher from 2015-01-20T07:37:08
Productivity is a must in our busy, busy world. It seems to be a continuous struggle to get it all done. Do you start the day with a ...
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122 | From Impossible to Inspired with Molly Ola Pinney from 2015-01-19T01:45:04
Have you ever been told that what you wanted to accomplish is impossible? Well today's guest on ...
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121 | The 3 Questions You Must Understand Before Writing A Book with Kelly Epperson from 2015-01-14T02:50:10
Don't be scared of writing a book. Don't let fear stop you. Kelly Epperson joins us today and she is an expert in writing, coaching and guiding leaders from the id...
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120 | Growing a Successful Business Through Curiosity with Chris Guillebeau from 2015-01-11T04:12:51
Being curious is underrat...
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119 | Not About to Quit with Lori Cheek from 2015-01-04T14:44:58
Have you ever felt like quitting? Have you ever just wanted to give up on your dream of building your business? How about this one… you worked really hard for the ...
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118_Angelique_Rewers-final.mp3 from 2015-01-03T13:28:59
Coaches, creatives and consultants- this episode if for you. You don’t sell a product. You sell a service that might be hard ...
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117_Gene_Hammett_Mistakes_Pivots and Success in 2014-final.mp3 from 2014-12-29T11:56:19
Not many business owners are willing to share with you the mistakes they made in the past. I think it is out of fear of how they will be perceived. I think that sh...
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116_Maggie_Patterson-final.mp3 from 2014-12-24T04:50:14
It is common to hear people say “tell stories” to engage the listener. It is totally true. And yet rarely do you find the right story format to really impact your ...
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115_Chirs_Hogan-final.mp3 from 2014-12-22T23:48:42
Waiting for referrals or waiting for the market to change are just two ways that entrepreneurs get stuck in their comfort zone. This is a wake up Listen
114_Bob_Burg-final.mp3 from 2014-12-21T04:24:45
Many people mistakenly interchange “money” and “value.” However, value comes first. Value is the relative worth of a service or product. Value is always from the p...
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113_David_Mead-final.mp3 from 2014-12-16T15:24:08
Everyone knows WHAT they do, some people know HOW they do it, and yet very few people know their WHY. The WHY is really the most important part. David Mead shares ...
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112_Jack_Mize-final.mp3 from 2014-12-10T05:50:43
If you hate to sell, listen in here to this episode. Positioning yourself prior to the sale allows you to bypass the traditional sales process. Jack Mize, h...
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111_Sujan_Patel-final.mp3 from 2014-12-09T16:23:09
Adding new customers is the name of the game. There are many moving parts to growing a SAAS (Software As A Service) business to add those new customers. It takes s...
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110_Scott_Barlow-final.mp3 from 2014-12-07T06:20:40
Understanding the strengths you have will help you grow your business faster than your weaknesses. When you develop your strengths to a point of mastery, you incre...
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096_Carolina_Albano-final.mp3 from 2014-10-23T07:15:36
All leaders have a vision of the future that filters out distractions that come along with being an entrepreneur. Many times the vision does not come with the “how...
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095_Gene_Hammett-final.mp3 from 2014-10-21T03:06:37
Content marketing is all the rage. To some people it’s just a buzzword, but content marketing real. I wholeheartedly believe ...
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094_Wes_Schaeffer-final.mp3 from 2014-10-19T14:45:55
Sales to many people represents the pushy and sometimes even the slimy. When you have even the slightest resistance to sales,...
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092_Abbie_Burhans-final.mp3 from 2014-10-14T17:18:55
Many people have misconceptions about events. Not all events are three days and hundreds or thousands of people. In fact, events come in all sizes. Today we talk a...
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091_Emily_Chase_Smith-final.mp3 from 2014-10-12T22:02:52
Many entrepreneurs hold the common belief that “trying harder” will lead them to personal and financial success. They continue to try harder even though results ar...
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089_Power of Podcasting-final.mp3 from 2014-10-06T05:52
I love podcasts. But I love being a podcaster even more. This is the best decision I have ever made for my business marketing and lead generation. There are so man...
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088_Michael_Gerber-final.mp3 from 2014-10-06T05:42
Entrepreneurs get into business because of a skill and to solve problems. However, they rarely think of the mindset of being ...
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087_Dr_Carri_Drzyzga-final.mp3 from 2014-10-02T09:16:33
Building a business is not easy because there are so many skills, talents and other factors that impact your success. There are challenges that impede you and most...
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086_Joan_Sotkin-final.mp3 from 2014-09-29T06:54:55
Do you know what keeps you from charging more for your services (and products)? In this episode, Joan Sotkin shares her discoveries that require your attention if ...
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085_Re_Perez-final.mp3 from 2014-09-24T20:34:10
Many people use the terms branding and marketing interchangeably. There is a difference…a BIG difference actually. Re Perez with Branding for the People shares his...
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084_Tony_and_Alisa_DiLorenzo-final.mp3 from 2014-09-24T20:19:23
Yes, I had to put the word SEX in the title. In fact, this is a first here at Leaders in the Trenches. Its the first time we have ever discussed sex and we talk ab...
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083_Jason_Hartman-final.mp3 from 2014-09-24T18:49:51
You can tell tons about people by the excuses they give you about their business and life. You can tell if they see the scarcity in everything or the abundance. Listen
082_Susan_Baroncini-Moe-final.mp3 from 2014-09-22T17:10:06
Let me let you in on a secret. Are you ready? There is no “one thing” that will turn your business around. A business is a collection of systems, processes and of ...
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080_Monique_Caradine-final.mp3 from 2014-09-16T16:07:18
Who do you have in your life that helps you see another perspective? Who do you have that holds you accountable? Who do you have that shares wisdom and insights wi...
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079_Jeremiah_Claybrooks-final.mp3 from 2014-09-14T15:45:55
Taking contract work to make ends meet…burning the midnight oil with freelance clients…balancing work and family…living with stress all the time. Does this story ...
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078_Michael_Stelzner-final.mp3 from 2014-09-12T06:42:59
Every business owner struggles in the beginning to bring in revenue. They tend to lean on friends and their network. But as q...
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077_Shannon_Graham-final.mp3 from 2014-09-09T14:15:45
A motivational speaker, self-help author and success mentor. He has helped countless individuals and businesses reach their g...
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081_David_Hooper-final.mp3 from 2014-09-03T05:13:55
When you understand the value of an “audience” to your business your life will change. You won’t see just numbers and sales, you will see the people. You will see ...
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072_Billy_Boughey-final.mp3 from 2014-08-27T03:21:50
You must, must, must know where you are going. The vision that you see is essential to achieving your goals. Billy Boughey started his business with a vision that ...
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071_Gene_Hammett_Get Rich in the Niche-final.mp3 from 2014-08-24T18:46:07
Why do some businesses take off and others get stuck? This is a big question that really perplexes so many people. It really comes down to two parts. The first we ...
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070_Todd_Nienkerk-final.mp3 from 2014-08-21T10:07
Good leaders know the value of good employees with a specific skill for the job. Great leaders know that you hire people and train for skills.
076_Jason_Long-final.mp3 from 2014-08-16T10:41:32
Stress and struggle seem to be part of the deal when running a business, especially when you believe you have to do it all yourself. Jason Long tells us about his<...
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075_Ben_Greenfield-final.mp3 from 2014-08-16T10:01:42
Many people want to start off their businesses so that it reaches a broad segment of the market. They want to reach as many people as possible and they get stuck i...
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073_Jeff_Root-final.mp3 from 2014-08-15T16:56:03
Most people believe you have to have a business that attracts huge volumes of people, but in this new age of online business, you create a strong business in a nar...
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074_Steve_Chou-final.mp3 from 2014-08-15T16:49:01
Have you ever dreamed of creating a sideline income (just a bit of money on the side)? Well, Steve Chou thought about it and did it. He didn’t have tons of busines...
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069_Susan_Friedmann-final.mp3 from 2014-08-11T05:50:58
Niching is the #1 way I know to set a solid foundation to establish your brand. It is all about positioning yourself as the authority and standing out from the cro...
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065_WHPH_Summit-final.mp3 from 2014-08-10T18:27
Most conferences are usually structured the same. We walk way with tons of useful information, but rarely do we build lasting...
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067_Nick_Unsworth-final.mp3 from 2014-08-08T09:49:21
Failure is part of business. Failure is something that all of us have faced. Even the millionaires and billionaires of our so...
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068_David_Scott_Meerman-final.mp3 from 2014-08-08T09:31:50
When you publish content on the web, it is searchable by everyone (fact). When you publish valuable content, it positions you as an authority (fact). When you publ...
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066_Janice_Marturano-final.mp3 from 2014-08-08T08:49:20
Every business owner I know understands that leadership is a key aspect of growth. Leadership is not the “command and control” type of approach to delegating. Real...
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064_Michael_Port-final.mp3 from 2014-08-07T16:21:33
Laser-like focus on your ideal client is essential to your business and your success. You must take the time to understand the inner workings of your audience so t...
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063_Donna_Cravotta-final.mp3 from 2014-08-06T04:36:58
Getting RESULTS is not about luck. It is about your strategy and execution. To create the right strategy and execute it with effectiveness, you also have to have...
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062_David_Saltzman-final.mp3 from 2014-08-04T12:00:12
Some people dream of having a big audience or a huge tribe. While others know that journey starts with impacting a few. David Saltzman shares with you about his su...
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059_WHPH-final.mp3 from 2014-07-27T16:33:20
This episode is not for business owners that want to be average or mediocre. It is for those special leaders that want to be different and separate themselves from the pack. It is all about “sta...
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061_John_Cote-final.mp3 from 2014-07-20T06:19:19
So many businesses tend to believe that they can serve anyone and everyone. However, if you listen to many episodes here at Leaders in the Trenches, you know that ...
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060_Nicole_K_Lundy-final.mp3 from 2014-07-20T06:10:56
Too many business owners look to their peers to see what they are doing and how they run their businesses. This thinking creates a whole lot of bland business that...
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058_Ben_Kruger-final.mp3 from 2014-07-19T06:16:15
You probably have heard the words in this title before and maybe you have even said the words before “I know what to do, but I am just NOT doing it”. Don’t take my...
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055_Gene Hammett_Get_More_Done_in_Less_Time-final.mp3 from 2014-07-18T06:02:57
Time is our most valuable resource. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. Discover the enemies to being productive and why “I D.I.D. I.T” is so im...
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056_Joshua_Turner-final.mp3 from 2014-07-10T06:57:18
How are you using Linkedin? Today we talk about ways that you can increase your effectiveness with this social platform to get more quality leads for your business...
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057_Sharon_Lecther-final.mp3 from 2014-07-05T18:08:54
Everybody who has ever started a business has struggled with THIS one thing. Even today’s guest, Sharon Lechter who has started multiple businesses as well as aut...
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051_Ryan_Daniel_Moran-final.mp3 from 2014-07-05T17:50:14
Tons of business owners get it all wrong. They search for ideas about businesses and analyze business models. At the end of all this research, they usually get wha...
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054_Joleene_Moody-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T07:04:39
Have you ever thought of taking the stage to share your insights and wisdom? Have you ever thought, “I want to talk to a group of people that can use what I know?”...
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053_Gene_Wright-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T06:43:45
So many of the episodes on this show talk about the power of the niche. You might resist it now, but listen in to Matthew May share his journey of specializing his...
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052_Matthew_May-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T06:18:55
So many of the episodes on this show talk about the power of the niche. You might resist it now, but listen in to Matthew May share his journey of specializing his...
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050_Katie_Krimitsos-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T05:51:05
Every business aims to get more customers (which is VERY important to keep the lights on) and most businesses seek to create raving fans. However, marketing in thi...
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049_Phil_McGrath-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T04:37:34
Content Marketing is all the rage in marketing today. It’s the strategy of creating valuable content that positions you as the authority in your market.
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048_Kristen_Brown-final.mp3 from 2014-06-30T04:28:13
No more clones. No more being just like everyone in your industry. In episode 48, Kristen Brown shares how you can stand apart from everyone else by properly using...
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047_Jill_Konrath-final.mp3 from 2014-06-27T08:48:40
Every entrepreneur knows the value of sales to their business. However, most misunderstand what sales is really.
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046_Scott_Duffy-final.mp3 from 2014-06-23T06:33:41
We talk about mindset quite a bit here on Leaders in the Trenches…the reason is because it is so important. Mindset is the ba...
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045_Adam_Karwoski-final.mp3 from 2014-06-23T06:18:04
Everyone’s journey to being an entrepreneur is a little bit different. However, I love the stories of finding a passion and making it your business. Adam Karwoski ...
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044_Laura_Roeder-final.mp3 from 2014-06-20T04:29:35
Every entrepreneur I know wants to make a difference in the world yet they also want to build a life of freedom along the way. Laura Roeder did just that! Listen
043_Patty_Farmer-final.mp3 from 2014-06-18T04:26:02
Every expert can give you their “opinion” of the critical elements of business success. The truth is there are many critical elements that every business owner mus...
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042_Gene_Hammett_Enrollment_Conversation-final.mp3 from 2014-06-16T05:03:12
The success of your business comes down to the number of quality conversations you are having. In my 20+ years experience in sales and growing my own companies, al...
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041_Kim_Walsh_Phillips-final.mp3 from 2014-06-12T17:29:09
If you do not have the business you want or dream of…this interview is for you. Kim Walsh-Phillips shares her journey from crying in your car after working 10 year...
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040_Tad_Hargrave-final.mp3 from 2014-06-11T09:26:21
Marketing is a critical component to business success. In it’s simplest terms, marketing is all about awareness and attention...
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039_Matt_Theriault-final.mp3 from 2014-06-08T17:02:18
You will be able to relate Matt’s journey if you have ever had hard times. I know I have. Matt lost it all many years ago by not seeing the SHIFT in the music busi...
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038_Luke_Charlton-final.mp3 from 2014-06-05T14:52:01
Success in business does not require a website or a big marketing budget. In today’s episode, I am talking with Luke Charlton who coaches other coaches on how to f...
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037_Gary_George-final.mp3 from 2014-06-03T13:04:01
Many digital agency owners attempt (in the very beginning…or longer) to take any client that has money. They want the experience and they want to get a portfolio. ...
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036_Chris_Ducker-final.mp3 from 2014-06-01T18:58:16
Becoming known in today’s marketplace requires you to be crystal clear on who you are and who you serve. This is all about creating a personal brand. When you thin...
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035_Matthew_Goldfarb-final.mp3 from 2014-05-30T04:43:34
This one will blow you away on how important it is to be clear about your business direction. We kick off with the importance of WHY you do what you do…WHY you ser...
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034_Gene_Real_Target_Market-final.mp3 from 2014-05-27T18:25:20
In more than 30 episodes at Leaders in the Trenches, we have talked about “target market” and the value that it offers the companies that really understand the aud...
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