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What does it take for groups of people to come together to do extraordinary things? Kevin sits down with Karina Mangu-Ward to discuss the habits that help teams thrive in complex and uncertain environments. Karina explains why exceptional teamwork requires more than a strong strategy, talented individuals, or simply working harder, and introduces three essential areas of focus: organizing for impact, deciding in uncertainty, and designing for learning. They talk about how living team charters keep people aligned as conditions change, how "even overs" clarify difficult tradeoffs between two valuable priorities, and why working in public allows teams to collaborate earlier, learn faster, and avoid wasted effort. Karina also encourages leaders to replace perfectionism with experimentation, create shared language around decision-making, and begin where there is energy rather than waiting for a company-wide mandate. About Karina Karina Mangu-Ward is the author of the forthcoming book Teams Who Meet the Moment: 9 Practices for Unlocking Performance and Growth in Uncertain Times . She is an organizational expert who has worked with PepsiCo, Planned Parenthood, Chanel and more and is a Partner at August. At August, she's had the privilege of working with some of the largest, most complex organizations in the world to shift their everyday ways of working. Before August, her adventures included conducting research on implicit bias, helping arts organizations behave as creatively behind the scenes as they do on stage, and running social innovation labs. If you buy Karina a coffee, she'd love to tell you how all of these experiences led her to exactly where she is now. Her motto is "get caught trying," which means she'd rather try and screw it up than not try at all. She lives with her partner and kids in Brooklyn, NY. Website: https://www.aug.co/book Book Recommendations Teams That Meet the Moment: 9 Practices for Unlocking Performance and Growth in Uncertain Times by Karina Mangu-Ward Hidden Patterns: A Playbook for More Human Workplaces by Clay Parker Jones Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) by Bree Groff The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict by Priya Parker Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad Like this? Creating Dream Teams with Mike Zani The Science of High Performance Teams with Dr. David Burkus Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Cold Open 0:30 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 1:24 Meet Karina Mangu-Ward 3:16 Why She Wrote Teams Who Meet the Moment 6:14 The Big Idea: 3 Lies We Love About Performance 9:47 The 3 Themes: Organizing, Deciding, Learning 12:52 Practice: Team Charters 16:14 Why 12 Weeks Is the Sweet Spot 18:43 Deciding in Uncertainty 20:48 Practice: "Even Over" 25:52 Practice: Work in Public 29:54 Where Organizations Should Start 32:04 What Karina's Reading 34:53 Where to Find Karina & the Book 35:29 Now What? ---
Unser heutiger Gast verbindet zwei Welten, die viel mehr gemeinsam haben, als man auf den ersten Blick vermutet. Leistungssport und Unternehmertum. Schon früh gehörte Hockey zu seinem Leben. Mit dem Uhlenhorster HC gewann er mehrfach den Europapokal der Landesmeister und spielte viele Jahre auf höchstem Niveau. Er gehörte zu einer Generation, die den UHC über viele Jahre prägte. Besonders in Erinnerung bleibt der überraschende Hallenmeistertitel 2018, als eine Mannschaft aus erfahrenen Routiniers und jungen Talenten noch einmal ganz oben stand. Beruflich entschied er sich zunächst für einen anderen Weg. NACH SEINEM BWL STUDIUM begann seine Karriere in der Otto Group bei bonprix, Er wurde dort sehr schnell Führungskraft. Er verantwortete er internationale Geschäftsbereiche und sammelte Erfahrung in einem Unternehmen, das wie kaum ein anderes für moderne Führung, Kultur und New Work in Deutschland steht. Dann kam ein ungewöhnlicher Schritt. Er gab die Sicherheit eines erfolgreichen Konzerns auf und wechselte er zur HYROX World GmbH, einem jungen Unternehmen, das sich seit ein paar Jahren in einer dynamischen Wachstumsphase befindet. Heute verantwortet er dort als Director HYROX Experience die weltweite Experience rund um eine der am schnellsten wachsenden Sportmarken der Welt. Seit über neun Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 550 Folgen mit über 700 Gästen darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Was nimmt man aus einem Unternehmen wie der Otto Group mit, wenn man anschließend in ein schnell wachsendes Start-up wechselt? Welche Prinzipien aus erfolgreichen Leistungsteams helfen dabei, internationale High-Performance-Teams aufzubauen? Und wie schafft man den Wechsel von maximaler Sicherheit zu einem gefühlten Neuanfang mit Anfang vierzig? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Patrick Breitenstein. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern HYROX Cruises buchen und mit Gutscheincode OTWTNW-CRUISE 30% sparen unter: https://cruises.hyroxexperiences.com/
Leadership Under Pressure: The Mindset That Builds High-Performance Teams | Jon SheldonWhat separates great leaders from everyone else when the pressure is on? Is success really about strategy—or is your mindset the operating system driving every decision you make?In this episode of Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne, Coach Lori Anne welcomes Jon Sheldon, leadership coach, growth strategist, and high-performance expert. A former Marine infantry squad leader who served during the Iraq War, Jon led more than 150 combat missions before transitioning into business leadership, where he built successful sales organizations and served as a Director of Sales for a Fortune 500 company.Today, Jon helps entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers build sustainable success by developing resilient leadership, intentional habits, and high-performing teams rooted in authenticity, accountability, and purpose.Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or striving to become your best self, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons that apply both professionally and personally.
Pressure does not create a response. It exposes the response that has already been trained. Former professional hockey coach and mental strength coach Greg Poss returns to explain how leaders can recognize fear-driven reactions, return to a more deliberate state, and build resilience before the stakes rise. Greg, John McMahon, and John Kaplan examine why external achievement delivers only temporary satisfaction, how a leader's emotional state influences the performance of the team, and why productive discomfort must be paired with a clear path forward. They also discuss practical tools including breathing, visualization, self-awareness, and Greg's 21-day process for building more consistent responses in high-pressure environments. Greg Poss spent decades coaching professional hockey in the United States and Europe, including leading the Mannheim Eagles to a championship and coaching the German national team. He now works with athletes, coaches, and business leaders to strengthen mental resilience and improve performance under pressure. Connect with Greg: LinkedIn Website Resources mentioned: The Peter Attia Drive Podcast, Ep. #399 ‒ The evolution of Alzheimer's disease and dementia care: how early detection, personalized treatment, new therapies, and a multimodal approach are changing the landscape | Gayatri Devi, M.D. Greg Poss's 21-Day Brain Training Program Other Revenue Builders appearances: ”The Most Important Reward Is The Process” with Greg Poss Key takeaways from this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 03:05 – Why Greg believes the brain must be trained to respond deliberately before pressure arrives. 07:41 – How frustration, anger, and anxiety can signal that fear is beginning to shape a leader's response. 16:25 – Why external achievements provide temporary satisfaction, while sustained fulfillment comes from the process of learning and mastery. 23:50 – How a leader's emotional state influences the energy, confidence, and performance of the people around them. 36:04 – Why pushing people outside their comfort zones only produces growth when leaders also provide the tools and path forward. 50:45 – How victim thinking blocks accountability, learning, and the ability to improve after a setback. 57:29 – Why effective visualization includes adversity, friction, and the response required when events do not go according to plan. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management
Viele Führungskräfte verwechseln gute Führung mit Nettsein.Sie wollen empathisch sein. Verständnisvoll. Harmonisch. Also nehmen sie Druck raus und sagen: "Alles gut."Das wirkt menschlich – ist aber fatal.Ohne es zu merken, begrenzen sie damit die Performance und das Potenzial ihres Teams.Show Notes:>> No Zero Days | Buch für Ingenieure: nozerodays.de/buch>> Mentoring für Ingenieure: engineer-alliance.de>> Crashkurs: engineer-alliance.de/crashkurs>> Tim Schmaddebeck auf LinkedIn: Hier klicken>> Buchempfehlungen: mentorwerk.de/buecherStichworte zur Folge:Führungskraft werden, Mitarbeiterführung, Führung lernen, Leadership für Ingenieure, Ingenieur Karriere, technische Führungskraft, vom Ingenieur zur Führungskraft, schlechte Führung erkennen, Führungsfehler, schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, Mitarbeiter motivieren, Teamführung, Feedback geben, kritisches Feedback, klare Kommunikation, Erwartungen kommunizieren, Durchsetzungsstärke, hohe Standards, Mitarbeiter fordern und fördern, Mitarbeiter entwickeln, Team Performance, High Performance Team, leistungsorientierte Führung, Verantwortung übernehmen, Radical Candor, Tough Love, Servant Leadership, empathische Führung, Leadership Mindset
What keeps teams stuck in the same conversations without making real progress? In this episode, Kevin talks with Gustavo Razzetti about why teams avoid the conversations that matter most and how leaders can help them move forward. Gustavo shares that silence often happens not just because people feel unsafe, but because speaking up feels pointless when nothing changes. They discuss the difference between backward talk (blame, avoidance, and groupthink) and forward talk, which helps teams address real issues, learn, and act. Gustavo also introduces the idea of conversational debt, the price teams pay for the questions they don't ask, the ideas they don't share, and the issues they avoid. Kevin and Gustavo discuss the three types of this debt: alignment debt, belonging debt, and collaboration debt, and why leaders must continually validate alignment, welcome healthy dissent, and create space for real progress. They also touch on how AI can amplify existing team dynamics, making groupthink and misalignment even more costly. Listen For 0:00 Why teams get stuck and stay silent 0:36 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 1:32 Meet Gustavo Razzetti 2:41 Why Gustavo wrote Forward Talk 4:22 The real reason people stay silent 6:30 Forward talk vs. backward talk 9:01 False harmony and psychological safety 10:56 What is conversational debt? 12:45 Alignment debt 16:12 The illusion of alignment 17:24 Belonging debt 19:17 Collaboration debt 21:17 How AI amplifies team dynamics 25:34 One organizational next step 28:09 What Gustavo is reading 29:01 Where to find Gustavo Razzetti 29:58 Now what? Kevin's closing challenge Gustavo's Story: Gustavo Razzetti is the bestselling author of Remote, Not Distant, Stretch for Change, and his latest book, Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck. He is a culture strategist, workshop facilitator, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience—first as a marketing and advertising executive, now as CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy. He's facilitated more than 1,500 workshops with leadership teams at Mars, Microsoft, Merck, the Inter-American Development Bank, and hundreds of organizations across the world. Razzetti is the creator of the Culture Design Canvas, now used by over 500,000 practitioners worldwide, and the Forward Talk framework. He helps teams surface issues early, challenge groupthink, and turn avoided conversations into decisions that stick. His work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, and Fortune. He's also a regular contributor to Psychology Today. https://gustavorazzetti.com/about/ https://www.fearlessculture.design/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavorazzetti/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com. Book Recommendations Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck by Gustavo Razzetti Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace by Gustavo Razzetti Stretch for Change: How To Improve Your Change Fitness And Thrive In Life by Gustavo Razzetti Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles Like this? The Science of High Performance Teams with Dr. David Burkus Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes
How do I handle becoming my close friend's boss? How do I recover after upsetting a coworker?How do I get my boss to stop micromanaging?In this episode, Muriel and her producer, Mary, answer listeners' questions to help you navigate the issues you face at work.For further reading: Good Leaders Admit Mistakes: https://hbr.org/video/2228473497001/good-leaders-admit-mistakesTransitioning from Peer to Manager? Here's What to Expect: https://www.csinsider.co/email/transitioning-from-peer-to-managerThe Secret to Building a High-Performance Team: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-secret-to-building-a-high-performing-teamWhy Micromanagement Is So Harmful: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-of-the-manager/202409/why-micromanagement-is-so-harmfulConnect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel's book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wir sprechen darüber, … …warum Heavy Metal mehr mit moderner Führung zu tun hat, als man zunächst denkt, was High-Performance-Teams von durchschnittlichen Teams unterscheidet, warum Unternehmenskultur kein Wohlfühlthema, sondern ein Erfolgsfaktor ist, weshalb Führungskräfte zuerst bei sich selbst anfangen müssen, wie Mindset, Leadership und Werte im Alltag Wirkung entfalten, welche Warnsignale zeigen, dass ein Team im Mittelmaß feststeckt, und welche ersten Schritte Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer gehen können, um mehr Energie, Klarheit und Verantwortung ins Team zu bringen. Interviewpartner: Dr. Finn Breuer, internationaler Keynote Speaker, Unternehmer, Leadership-Trainer und Business-Mentor. Weitere Informationen –> Finn bei LinkedIn–> Finns Website–> Zum Buch Metal Up! Your BIZ Im Interview: Dr. Finn Breuer Das Thema Metal Up Your Business: Was Unternehmen von Heavy Metal über Führung lernen könnenHeavy Metal und Unternehmensführung – kann das zusammenpassen? Dr. Finn Breuer sagt: unbedingt. Der Keynote Speaker, Unternehmer, Leadership-Trainer und Business-Mentor verbindet Business mit Heavy Metal und zeigt, was Unternehmen von einer oft unterschätzten Kultur lernen können: Energie, Haltung, Respekt, Gemeinschaft, Leidenschaft und Loyalität.In dieser Folge von Themen-Radio sprechen wir darüber, warum viele Teams unter ihren Möglichkeiten bleiben, weshalb echte High Performance nicht allein durch Ziele, Prozesse und KPIs entsteht und warum Unternehmenskultur kein weiches Thema ist, sondern ein harter Erfolgsfaktor.Dr. Finn Breuer erklärt, weshalb Führungskräfte zuerst bei sich selbst anfangen müssen, welche Rolle Mindset und Werte spielen und wie aus einer Gruppe von Mitarbeitenden ein Team werden kann, das Verantwortung übernimmt und wirklich performt.Das Gespräch macht deutlich: Wer Menschen führen will, braucht mehr als Methoden. Es braucht Klarheit, Energie, Haltung und den Mut, Kultur nicht nur zu beschreiben, sondern vorzuleben.Eine Folge für Unternehmerinnen, Unternehmer, Führungskräfte und alle, die Teams aus dem Mittelmaß holen und Führung neu denken wollen. Weitere Buchempfehlung von Finn:Simon Sinek, Frag immer erst: Warum. Redline Verlag
High Performance Teams Don't Just Work Hard - They Reset Think about the last big project your team completed. What happened the moment it was done? My guess is - not much. A brief exhale, perhaps a quick well done in the next team meeting, and then straight into the next thing. Because there's always a next thing. In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I explore one of the most common patterns I see when working with teams: near-constant forward motion, with no real pause until the end of the year. Eleven months of pushing, and a few brief moments of reflection. That's not a rhythm, it's survival. Drawing on a lesson from my first 86-mile ultramarathon, I share why the halfway reset wasn't just useful, it was essential. And why the same principle applies directly to how you lead your team. Because without a deliberate mid-stretch pause, there's just constant effort with no acknowledgement of progress, no chance to learn, and no real reset before the next chapter begins. In this episode, you will learn: Why most teams only ever reset once a year, and why that's not enough What an 86-mile ultramarathon taught me about breaking a big challenge into manageable chapters Why acknowledging progress matters as much as making it Three simple questions that can give your team clarity, energy, and renewed focus How to find your team's next halfway point, and what to do with it Ben's Key Takeaway The best teams I've been part of and worked with share one thing in common on this topic. They prioritise these reset and review meetings, and they don't allow them to be bumped. A proper team reset doesn't need to be a full day off-site or a formal retrospective. But it does need to be deliberate. Three questions are enough: What have we achieved? What have we learned that we don't want to carry forward? What's been working well that we can do more of? Done well, that conversation takes an hour. And what it gives back - in clarity, energy, and connection - is worth every minute invested. So here's the question to take away: when is your team's next halfway point? Not the end of the financial year. Not the Christmas break. The next natural pause in the work you're doing right now. Find it, put it in the diary, and plan how you'll use the time. Interested in The Leader in Me? If this episode resonated, it might be a sign that you - or someone in your team - would benefit from some proper investment in leadership development. The Leader in Me is my practical, cohort-based leadership programme for managers who want to build real confidence, sharpen their skills, and lead their teams more effectively. No fads, no role play. Just tools and frameworks that actually work. If you're ready to: Build confidence and capability as a leader Break free from firefighting and become more proactive Learn how to inspire your team and deliver results… It's open to individuals, and if you're in HR or run a business, you're welcome to register interest on behalf of colleagues too. Register your interest for the next cohort here.
In this episode, host Mike Horne talks with Curtis Sprouse, founder and CEO of Eureka Connect, who shares insights on building high-performance teams, leadership development, and the social skills necessary for organizational success. Discover practical strategies and the importance of wellness in leadership effectiveness. Key Points: Curtis explains the difference between high functioning and high performing teams, emphasizing how great leaders create more leaders within their organizations He addresses common misconceptions about team performance and leadership overestimations, highlighting the role of behavioral assessments versus traditional personality tests The discussion also covers the importance of social acuity and human connection in leadership, as well as the impact of sleep and well-being on team performance Curtis shares strategies for leadership development in a tech-driven, AI-influenced workplace and suggests practical shifts leaders can make immediately, such as ensuring team members get enough sleep He also explores the influence of behavioral traits like social skills and goodwill, and discusses his approach to client engagement and leadership coaching Links: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/, LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/, Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike Learn More about Curtis Sprouse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtissprouse/ https://eurekaconnect.com/company
Antje Heimsoeth Podcast - Erfolg I Motivation I Leadership I Mentale Stärke im Verkauf
Ich teile Erkenntnisse darüber, was Unternehmen und Führungskräfte vom Spitzensport lernen können. Er betont die Bedeutung von Vorbereitung, mentaler Stärke, Ritualen, Routinen, konstruktivem Feedback, positiver Kommunikation, Wertschätzung, Erfolge feiern und Vertrauen. Ziel ist es, diese Prinzipien auf den Arbeitsalltag zu übertragen, um bessere Leistungen und eine positive Kultur zu fördern. Key Takeaways Vorbereitung als Erfolgsfaktor: Erfolg beginnt lange vor dem eigentlichen Ereignis – durch Training, Wiederholung und das Durchspielen von Szenarien – sowohl auf dem Spielfeld als auch im Kopf. In Unternehmen wird oft zu wenig Wert auf die akribische Vorbereitung wichtiger Gespräche, Vorträge oder Präsentationen gelegt. Anpassungsfähigkeit und Zielklarheit: Erfolgreiche Teams passen sich laufend an veränderte Umstände an, ohne das Ziel aus den Augen zu verlieren. Es reicht nicht, Pläne zu machen; sie müssen regelmäßig mit der Realität abgeglichen und überdacht werden. Rituale und Routinen für Sicherheit: Viele Spitzensportler nutzen Rituale und Routinen, die ihnen Sicherheit geben, besonders unter Druck. Diese sollten in Ruhe entwickelt und in Wettkampfsimulationen oder vor einer Präsentation getestet werden. Konstruktives Feedback ist essenziell: Feedback muss klar, konstruktiv und respektvoll sein, ohne den Selbstwert des Gegenübers zu verletzen. Es sollte tendenziell mehr positive als negative Punkte enthalten. Kommunikation als Basis für Teamerfolg: In Teams entscheiden nicht die besten Einzelspieler, sondern die Qualität der Interaktionen. Der frühere Sportpsychologe der deutschen Fußballnationalmannschaft besprach mit Spielern, was sie nach Fehlern oder Toren von Mitspielern brauchen – ein Beispiel für gezielte Kommunikation. Ohne offene Gespräche können Probleme wie Missverständnisse oder Fehler nicht gelöst werden. Wertschätzung ist keine Einbahnstraße: Wertschätzung bedeutet, den Menschen unabhängig von seiner Leistung zu schätzen. In Unternehmen wird oft seitens der Mitarbeitenden über fehlende Wertschätzung geklagt, während gleichzeitig über die Führungskraft gelästert wird. Wertschätzung ist keine Einbahnstraße. Erfolge feiern für Selbstvertrauen: Im Gegensatz zum Sport werden in Unternehmen Erfolge oft nicht ausreichend gefeiert. Stattdessen wird schnell zum nächsten Projekt übergegangen. Das Feiern von Erfolgen stärkt das Selbstvertrauen und sorgt für Energie für neue Herausforderungen. Vertrauen als Basis der Führung: Vertrauen ist eine Haltungsfrage und eine Entscheidung, die sowohl von Führungskräften als auch von Mitarbeitenden getroffen wird. Es wird durch ehrliches, konstruktives Feedback, klare Kommunikation und das Verfolgen gemeinsamer Ziele gestärkt. Ich habe ein Buch über Vertrauen in der Führung geschrieben. Wem die Folge gefallen hat – mein Podcast und ich freuen sich über eine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-Bewertung, Abos und/oder eine Rezension auf Apple Podcasts. Danke! Gratis E-Book „Vertrauen entscheidet: Die vergessene Basis der Führung“ jetzt herunterladen: https://www.heimsoeth-academy.com/ebook-vertrauen/ Der Beitrag Gewinnen beginnt im Kopf: Mentale Stärke für Führung und High Performance Teams erschien zuerst auf Heimsoeth Academy.
1 + 1 = 3 — Wie aus einzelnen Verantwortlichen ein kraftvollesWIR wird - JAVIA
High-performing teams need trust before the pressure hits. Lindsay Shookus spent 20 years at Saturday Night Live, including 10 years as a producer, where every week required a team of writers, cast members, celebrity hosts, musicians, producers, and crew to create a live show in six days. In this conversation, Lindsay joins John Kaplan and John McMahon to share what SNL taught her about building trust quickly, hiring people who elevate the room, reading talent under pressure, and creating a process that allows strong personalities to perform together. She also shares leadership lessons from Lorne Michaels, the importance of adaptability and coachability, and why authentic connection gives teams the confidence to take risks when the stakes are highest. Lindsay Shookus spent 20 years at Saturday Night Live, including 10 years as a producer, where she led talent booking, worked with celebrity hosts and musical guests, and helped scout and recruit cast members. She is a four-time Emmy Award winner, a former producer on 30 Rock, and the co-founder of Women Work Hard, a community supporting female entrepreneurs and leaders. Connect with Lindsay: Website Resources mentioned: Women Work Hard on IG Women Work Hard Website Rethinking Success by J. Douglas Holladay Key takeaways from this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 06:25 - What it really takes to build trust quickly when high-performing people have only days to align. 14:22 - Why many leaders misread talent when they rely on credentials instead of team fit, coachability, and social awareness. 07:55 - A look inside how high-pressure decisions get made when timing is tight and every stakeholder has a point of view. 11:46 - Why hiring people who can take your job quietly raises the standard for the entire organization. 37:35 - What leaders often overlook about coachability once someone has already reached the top of their field. 43:49 - Lindsay Shookus' perspective on why vulnerability creates stronger leadership connections than polished perfection. 51:36 - Why strategic absence can make a leader's presence more valuable. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management
Why “easy to work with” can become a leadership liability How small acts of avoidance create cultural drift The hidden relationship between accountability and trust Why high performers notice inconsistent standards first How unclear expectations frustrate teams over time The concept of “autopilot leadership” from Think First Learned helplessness and what it does to workplace culture The difference between Firefighter leadership and Architect leadership Why avoiding hard conversations creates bigger problems later A practical question leaders should ask themselves regularly:“Am I protecting this relationship, or avoiding discomfort?” How deliberate leaders create clarity without sacrificing compassion Why strong cultures are built through consistency, honesty, and accountability Think First
"This framework is the core of what we do at Chief Maker. We join leaders' intuitive abilities with a framework and a process they can follow and repeat and really make it their own." Chief, in today's Minisode I run you through the High Performance Teams framework that is behind the Chief Maker MiniMBA Program we run every quarter for executives and other aspiring senior leaders. Recently, in Episode 385, I spoke about the I AM GREAT method, which I believe is crucial to implement if you desire to lead a high-performing team. Today, I walk you through the 5 pillars of the HPT framework so that you get a clear understanding of what separates good teams from great ones.
Why most chiropractic team evaluations fail The hidden psychological damage of inconsistent reviews How unclear expectations create staff anxiety and turnover Dr. Noel Lloyd's “everybody gets As” evaluation philosophy The power of open-book evaluations and objective KPIs Why chiropractors struggle with management compared to patient care How job books and scripting reduce staff overwhelm The importance of in-the-moment coaching Why correcting staff in front of patients destroys confidence How self-evaluations change the entire power dynamic The truth about performance scores and long-term mastery Using data-driven metrics instead of emotional feedback How to identify culture fit and hidden office tension Why helping your staff reach personal goals improves retention Leadership systems that reduce stress and scale your practice Want help implementing these systems into your practice? Book a free practice-building strategy session with Dr. George Birnbach: https://myfivestar.com/book-consultation/ Register for the live Streamline Scale Succeed event in Chicago July 25-26: https://myfivestar.com/events/streamline-scale-succeed-2/ Subscribe to The Successful Chiro Podcast for more practice-building deep dives Note: This episode was created using AI-generated voices based on Five Star Management training content and teachings from Dr. Noel Lloyd.
Unser heutiger Gast war bereits bei uns. Sie ist Pilotin bei der Lufthansa, aktuell als Senior First Officer auf der Langstrecke unterwegs, unter anderem auf dem Airbus A350 sowie zuvor auf A330 und A340. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann in der klassischen Luftfahrt: Ausbildung zur Verkehrsflugzeugführerin, Studium der Luftfahrtsystemtechnik und später eine Promotion an der Charité zum Thema Jetlag und zirkadiane Rhythmen. Was sie dabei über viele Jahre hinweg erlebt hat, ist ein Arbeitsumfeld, in dem Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit getroffen werden müssen, in dem Teamarbeit über Sicherheit entscheidet und in dem Fehlerkultur, Kommunikation und Vertrauen keine Buzzwords sind, sondern existenziell. Neben ihrer Tätigkeit im Cockpit begleitet sie heute auch Führungskräfte und Organisationen, mit einem klaren Fokus auf Themen wie psychologische Sicherheit, Entscheidungsfindung und High Performance Teams. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 500 Episoden mit fast 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat – und was sich noch verändern muss. Wie gelingt es, unter Unsicherheit gute Entscheidungen zu treffen – und was können Unternehmen dabei von der Luftfahrt lernen? Warum ist psychologische Sicherheit kein „Soft Topic“, sondern die Grundlage für echte Leistung im Team? Und was braucht es, damit Teams nicht nur funktionieren, sondern auch in Krisensituationen handlungsfähig bleiben? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Dr. Tanja Becker. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern
"What I noticed was that a lot of the self-help material out there really just didn't give you a sense of how to build the high performance system in order to achieve excellence and flow." Chief, in today's Minisode I am going to give you the background on how I developed the I AM GREAT framework for executive mastery, and how I've evolved it over time. As a leadership and executive coach for nearly 20 years, I have witnessed the extremes of performance: what makes teams succeed beyond their capacity, and what causes them to fail spectacularly. Over time, I've developed and iterated a framework which I believe is crucial to implement if you desire to lead a high-performing team. Today, I give you the step-by-step actions you need to take in order to rise above the pack, inspire your people, and leave a legacy.
What does it really take to build trust and psychological safety in teams under pressure? In this episode of The Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Peter Hodgkinson, high-performance consultant and the former Head of Build at Mercedes F1. Peter has spent decades in elite motorsport, including Formula 1, Le Mans, and the America's Cup. He shares how environments with razor-thin margins and constant pressure shaped his philosophy on intent-based leadership, consistency, and human performance.Peter's experience connects directly to what many people are navigating every day: burnout from grinding in “second gear,” leading teams through high-stakes moments, and trying to align values with actual behavior, not just words on a wall. You'll learn practical frameworks like Peter's three-part model of trust (reliability, capability, relationship) and the importance of psychological safety in performance. Plus, get insight into how organizations like Mercedes made culture real by tying behavior, instead of just outcomes, to performance reviews and incentives.If you're a leader, coach, or performer looking to build stronger teams, reduce burnout, and lead more effectively under pressure, this conversation offers both clear models and immediately actionable insights you can start applying today.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training LabConnect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe to the podcast on Apple | SpotifyThis show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.
Your culture isn't what you say in calm moments. It's what your team experiences when tension rises, deadlines slip, and someone has to tell the truth.We sit down with returning guest Bill Benjamin, co-author of The Last 8%, to move from individual stress behaviors to the bigger question leaders wrestle with: what happens to your culture when things get hard? Bill shares a simple, powerful way to diagnose any team culture using two dimensions that decide everything people do under pressure: courage and connection. We unpack what it looks like when courage shows up without care (transactional, results-first, often unsustainable) and when care shows up without courage (the “family” vibe that can quietly breed frustration, slow decisions, and protect underperformance). We also name the fear-based culture many people recognize and the real costs of silence.From there, we focus on the target: high care with high accountability. We talk about why connection comes before courage, how leaders can create psychological safety without lowering standards, and how to handle the last 8% moments that define trust. You'll also get highly practical tools for leadership communication, including a two-step feedback approach that reduces defensiveness, helps you stay specific, and ensures the hard message actually lands. We close on why culture is the operating system for strategy, execution, engagement, and retention.If this helps you see your team more clearly, subscribe, share the episode with one person who needs it, and leave a review with the quadrant you think your culture lives in today.
In part two of this conversation, Matt Weaver breaks down the systems, structure, and discipline required to build a high-performing mortgage team. He explains how scripted processes and clear standards create consistency, enable delegation, and allow teams to scale—even in flat or declining markets. Central to his approach is the “single lane” strategy, where each team member focuses on what they do best while eliminating distractions that limit production. The discussion also covers the difference between branch and team models, the role of mentorship, and why staying aligned with a defined purpose drives long-term success. For originators and leaders looking to improve performance and build scalable teams, this episode offers a practical playbook grounded in real-world execution. Related to the episode: Zeb Lowe's LinkedIn Matt Weaver's LinkedIn Cross Country Mortgage Matt Weaver Team The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire's Zeb Lowe every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
What you'll learn in this episode: ● How to set clear expectations and define rules of engagement ● Why great leaders hire for their weaknesses ● The art of listening when others disagree ● How to respond instead of react when challenges arise ● How to remove bottlenecks and empower team decisions ● Why collaboration beats being “right” every time
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Beau Vincent, an insurance agency owner, leadership coach, speaker, and host of ‘The Conviction of a Leader' podcast, joins the conversation to share the leadership mindset behind building a high-performing business. After growing Vincent Family Insurance from 300 to nearly 13,000 policies, Beau now helps business owners scale with a stronger culture, clearer leadership, and better systems.In this episode, the discussion explores what it really takes to build great teams, set higher standards, develop people, and create a culture where performance and accountability thrive. It's a practical conversation on leadership, growth, and building businesses that last.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
You do not build a remarkable practice by doing everything yourself. You build it by building people. Dr. Eric DiMartino is back with Dr. Lona to break down what it actually takes to move from assistants to a true team in the build phase of practice. From hiring A players with heart and talent to defining crystal clear roles, scorecards, and training rhythms, this episode lays out the leadership shift required to grow beyond owner-operator. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business, this is your roadmap to building a team that builds the practice for you. Key Highlights 01:11 – Learn how to recognize the difference between having assistants versus building a true team, and why this distinction determines whether your practice stays stuck or starts growing. 02:56 – Discover why A players refuse to work in unclear environments and how defining roles and ownership attracts higher caliber team members. 04:50 – Understand the leadership mindset shift required in the build phase and why the doctor's real job becomes developing people instead of doing everything. 06:23 – Explore the three qualities that define an A player and how hiring for heart and talent first creates a stronger long-term team. 08:58 – Learn why defining the role before hiring the person prevents confusion, overlap, and underperformance within your practice. 10:18 – Understand how scorecards and KPIs transfer ownership from the doctor to the team and create a culture of accountability. 12:43 – Discover how training culture prevents team drift and why ongoing development is essential for consistent systems and growth. 15:37 – Learn why training and equipping your team produces the highest return on investment in your practice. 16:37 – Understand how casting a compelling vision helps your team see their role in something bigger than a job and fuels long-term engagement. 18:08 – Discover how choosing the short-term challenge of building systems prevents the long-term frustration of running a practice without a strong team. 19:40 - Dr. Sebastian sits down with Success Partner Justin Maxwell of Big Life Financial to explore how chiropractors can turn growing practice income into real wealth. They discuss why many doctors increase revenue yet remain financially stuck as spending rises alongside income. Justin shares how Big Life Financial helps implement financial operating systems that allow doctors to build wealth outside the practice while it grows, along with proactive tax strategies that help them legally keep more of what they earn. Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion on March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/ For more information about Big Life Financial please visit: https://biglifefinancial.com/ To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast
What you'll learn in this episode: ● Why leadership starts with keeping promises to yourself ● The difference between being kind and being a good leader ● Why great leaders teach people how to think instead of telling them what to do ● How clear expectations simplify leadership conversations ● The role of vision and mission when building an organization ● Why accountability and candor are essential for high-performing teams
Most organizations take their best performer, hand them a title, and call it a promotion. What they don't tell that person is that everything that made them great at their job is now working against them. In this first installment of a two-part conversation, Jamie sits down with Matt Whitehead — Chief Ancillary Officer at Your Health — to explore one of the most overlooked transitions in healthcare leadership: the shift from being an exceptional doer to becoming a leader others will actually follow. In this episode: Why the moment Matt stepped into his first nursing home administrator role cracked the foundation of everything he thought he knew about leadership The dangerous myth that new leaders walk in as "instant experts" — and how that belief causes their teams to start managing them Why the dopamine hit of checking things off a to-do list disappears in leadership, and what you have to build to replace it How to delegate without losing your mind — and why being crystal clear on outcomes matters more than anything else Why conflict is never a problem to be eliminated — it's information to be used This episode is for every high-performer who has stepped into a leadership role and felt the ground shift beneath them. You're not alone — and it's not a flaw. It's the beginning. www.YourHealth.Org
Megan Sailor joins the show fresh off a huge breakthrough at CIM, where she placed third in the national championship marathon and ran 2:25:17 in her debut. Megan runs for the B.A.A. High Performance Team and she walks through what it looked like to finally step up to the marathon after spending years focused on the track and shorter road races. Megan shares how pro running was not always the plan, why she considers herself more of a realist than a dreamer, and how the marathon move came at the right time after a stretch where training fitness was not translating to race results. We talk about learning to stop racing workouts, what changed when she began moving up in distance, and how a strong half marathon helped confirm she was heading the right direction. We also get into life outside racing, including the unique dynamic of being a twin and having a built-in training partner, the fact that Megan and her husband live with her twin sister and her husband in Boston, and what they actually do to unwind when they are not training. Megan wraps with a message that sticks: you do not always get to choose the timing or even the event, but patience and trust can lead to the breakthrough you were hoping for. Enjoy this episode with Megan! Topics Discussed: Megan's 2:25:17 marathon debut and 3rd at CIM (national championship) Joining and training with the B.A.A. High Performance Team Why the track was not clicking, and the shift away from racing workouts Building from half marathon success to marathon readiness Marathon training changes: mileage bump, longer workout volume, solo long runs CIM race strategy, pack decisions, and the late-race leg shutdown Fueling and bottle-grab chaos, plus her gel preferences Boston Marathon build: hills, strength on tired legs, and racing a stacked field Twin sister training dynamic, competitiveness, and support Boston winter stories and “space savers” street parking culture Life outside running: TV binges, baking, books, and future goals (dogs, international racing) Closing takeaway: patience, timing, and letting the right event find you Media Mentioned: Books Throne of Glass (series) Shield of Sparrows Harry Potter (series) Divergent (series) The Hunger Games (series) Twilight (series) ACOTAR TV shows Survivor Grey's Anatomy Schitt's Creek Love Is Blind Sponsors: Lagoon Sleep — If you're ready to upgrade your sleep, Lagoon pillows are truly a game changer. Their customizable pillows are designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay cool, and wake up without neck or shoulder pain. You can adjust the fill to make it perfect for you. Save 15% by going to https://lagoonsleep.com/lindsey and using the code LINDSEY at checkout. Geist Half Race Series Go to geisthalf.com and use the code “Another26” for $10 off any race distances.
In this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, titled Can AI Help Create High Performance Teams, host Tim Staton speaks with Dan Kasper, a former Navy SEAL Special Operations Officer and founder of PilotEer. Dan shares his journey from leading elite military teams to applying those lessons in business, scaling operations at Airbnb, and now using AI to transform how organizations build high performance teams. Dan explains what are high performance teams: groups where members operate at their highest capacity toward a laser-aligned shared goal. Drawing from special operations, he highlights high performance teams characteristics such as diverse specialists contributing to a common objective, deep mutual understanding from shared experiences, self-policing accountability, instantaneous supportive feedback, and a culture that puts team needs first. He stresses servant leadership as key to leading high performance teams and managing high performance teams. Leaders must make team members' personal and professional priorities matter to them, foster genuine trust, and act as a "chameleon with a backbone"—holding firm core principles while adapting styles across military, corporate, or startup settings. True leadership, he says, is lived through service, enabling people to achieve extraordinary results. To create high performance teams or how to build high performance teams, Dan advocates fostering trust, service-oriented mindsets, and environments where individuals feel supported. In the civilian world, this means prioritizing what matters to team members to build strong connections and accountability. After transitioning from the military—with help from The Honor Foundation—Dan found his fit in tech startups mirroring the close-knit, resource-limited dynamics of special operations. Through PilotEer, he bridges the gap between elite units (which use real-time, instrumented data) and corporate teams. The platform's "sensing AI" joins virtual meetings to offer non-intrusive feedback on interactions, tone, sentiment, and body language—acting as a mirror for self-correction, grounded in neuroscience. AI augments human ingenuity rather than replacing it, accelerating problem-solving, enabling faster iteration, and evolving toward collaborative human-AI teams within clear trust parameters. Dan emphasizes ethical AI use, strategic alignment with goals, and the enduring need for human critical thinking. Ultimately, he sees AI as a powerful assistant in creating high performance teams, helping leaders and members reflect, adapt, and elevate dynamics in real time for stronger cultures and sustained organizational success. Connect with Dan Kasper Website: https://www.piloteer.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kasper-022359b7/ Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b Enroll in the Leadership Course: https://themanyhatsofleadership.learnworlds.com/course/the-edge-mindset
There's no shortcuts to a winning sales culture. When leaders compromise standards for convenience, talent, or short-term wins, they erode the very foundation that sustains performance over time. Brian White joins John Kaplan and John McMahon to unpack why elite teams are built on respect first, why trust is collective (not individual), and why commitment without conditions is the only kind that lasts. Drawing from decades inside championship locker rooms, Brian outlines what it takes to build peer-led accountability, accelerate young talent, demand excellence without demeaning people, and create environments where pride replaces entitlement. This conversation is for revenue leaders who want to build a long-lasting high-performance culture that goes beyond incentives.Brian White is a veteran Division I football coach, Assistant Coach of the Year, and author of The Locker Room Is Not for Sale. Over 55 years in and around elite programs including Notre Dame, he has coached national champions, developed NFL talent including Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, and built cultures grounded in respect, accountability, and the human touch.Resources mentioned:The Locker Room Is Not for Sale by Brian WhiteThe Qualified Sales Leader by John McMahonWant to know how top-performing organizations create a culture of consistent success? Check out Force Management's guide to the Predictable Revenue Framework: https://hubs.li/Q03-T6NH0Key takeaways from this episode:16:53 – Why respect, not trust, is the true starting point of elite team culture25:55 – The human touch as a competitive advantage, not a soft leadership tactic35:27 – Caring is competence, and why pride is earned through preparation and standards40:54 – Why three clear values outperform forty two vague ones47:48 – How peer leaders, not titles, protect the integrity of the locker room55:06 – You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to your level of preparation01:02:06 – Why great leaders get talent in front of experience and refuse to hide behind youth 01:06:22 – Why direct engagement eliminates fear and prevents cultural drift Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management
Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to:The High-Converting Webinar FrameworkBONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide TemplateBONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up TemplatesBONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case StudiesBONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar ChecklistAll of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time.Click here to download.https://webinarconversionkit.com/Today I have the pleasure to interview Caroline ElliottHow do you prepare your team to make the right decisions when the stakes are life-or-death — or at least feel that way in business? Whether it's navigating uncertainty, leading under pressure, or building instant trust in high-stakes environments, the strategies Caroline Elliott mastered on the frontlines of avalanche rescue translate directly to today's corporate challenges. As the first British woman to break into France's elite mountain rescue and fire service, Caroline shows audiences how to turn crisis into clarity, strengthen communication under stress, and build resilient teams that perform when it matters most.In this episode, we talk aboutGaining clarity and cohesion in high pressure environments.How to communicate effectively when the the adrenalin is pumping through the veins.How to ensure the well bring of your team so optimum results are obtained.Connect with Caroline ElliottWebsite: https://carolineelliott.meLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-elliott-aabb8117/To become a GTeX Member, Apply here:https://gtex.events/call -------To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/-------Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast------Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode. If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.
In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nevada Matthews from Cube Home Loans shares his inspiring journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming a co-owner of a fast-growing mortgage brokerage in Brisbane. He explains how the business scaled from $86M to $300M in annual settlements, growing the team from 6 to 18 members in just five years. Nevada highlights the shift from working long hours to focusing on strategy, systems, and hiring the right people for sustainable success. He also reveals powerful marketing wins through local community groups and partnerships with aligned businesses. This episode is packed with practical lessons on culture, balance, and building a thriving small business without burnout. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Home Loans, the hardest thing in growing a small business is getting the balance right between having enough resources and capacity to support growth while also managing cash flow. He explains that you want extra team support to maintain great customer service, but paying for those resources at the right time is the real challenge. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Nevada Matthews said his favorite business book that has helped him the most is "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber — because it shifted his thinking from working in the business to building systems and processes that help the business run without him. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Loans, two of the best podcasts he recommends for growing a small business are Grow A Small Business Podcast and My First Million, as they provide practical insights and real entrepreneurial lessons. He also shares that most of his professional development comes from consistently listening to business podcasts and reading books that help improve strategy, systems, and leadership. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Nevada Matthews recommends tools that help small business owners systemize, manage leads, and improve communication — the kind that take work off your plate so you can focus on growth. One tool he highlights is HubSpot CRM, because it's easy to use, helps you track customers and marketing in one place, and scales with your business needs. He also suggests using project management tools like Trello or Notion to keep teams aligned and workflows organized, which can be a game-changer as you grow. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Loans, the advice he would give himself on day one is to enjoy the process and the stage you're in, rather than always rushing toward the next milestone. He shares that business growth can feel stressful and uncertain, but it's important to stay calm, trust that you're heading in the right direction, and appreciate the journey as much as the outcome. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Growth isn't about working harder forever, it's about building better systems. – Nevada Matthews Consistency in the important things is what separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. – Nevada Matthews Hire for character and attitude first, skills can be developed over time. – Nevada Matthews
What you'll learn in this episode:● How to set clear expectations and define rules of engagement● Why great leaders hire for their weaknesses● The art of listening when others disagree● How to respond instead of react when challenges arise● How to remove bottlenecks and empower team decisions● Why collaboration beats being “right” every time
Most leaders don't struggle with motivation—they struggle with clarity. In this episode, we break down why teams miss expectations even when goals seem “clear,” and how leaders unintentionally create confusion, overwhelm, and misalignment.This conversation dives deep into the four root causes behind execution failure: unclear goals, vague expectations, unconfirmed commitment, and delayed accountability. You'll learn practical leadership frameworks to replace assumption with alignment—without micromanaging or becoming reactive.What You'll Learn: • Why silence and nodding are not signs of agreement • How to set goals that actually drive results • The four elements every clear expectation must include • How to confirm understanding and commitment—before execution fails • Why accountability should feel fair, predictable, and supportiveKey Takeaway: Great leadership isn't about saying things better—it's about confirming they were understood.FREE Resource Mentioned: • Leadership Clarity Toolkit - DOWNLOADCall to Action: Download the Leadership Clarity Toolkit and start leading with precision, confidence, and consistency. Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with leaders who want fewer surprises and stronger execution.Podcast Links:
Start-Up to Scaling in 2 Years is covered in this video, along with the following subjects:Gene's Masterpreneur JourneyBuilding a Lean, High-Performance Team with Outsourcing and Virtual SupportDesigning Scalable Sales and Lead-Generation Systems That Keep Your Pipeline Full***************************************Most entrepreneurs spend years spinning their wheels, but scaling doesn't have to take a lifetime. In this livestream, we break down the proven strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that transform a startup into a thriving, revenue-generating enterprise in 24 months or less. If you're ready to go from hustling for customers to leading a business that runs, grows, and profits, this is your roadmap.Gene Bohensky is the Co-Founder & CEO of Archers Contact Solutions, known as “The Outsource Coach & Lead-Gen Expert.” Gene has helped hundreds of business owners scale by providing expert virtual and executive support, strategic lead-generation, and operational outsourcing solutions.
In this episode of the Nonprofit Exchange, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Stephen Mueller, the Dean of the Music School at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Mueller shared his unique journey, which combines his extensive background in music education and ministry, equipping him for his current leadership role. We discussed how he has cultivated a thriving academic community rooted in excellence, collaboration, and shared purpose. Dr. Mueller emphasized the importance of relational leadership, where trust and accountability transform not only performance outcomes but also the individuals involved. He highlighted that leading with care and empowering faculty members fosters a high-performing culture. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Mueller shared valuable insights on the constants of leadership across various sectors, including nonprofits and education. He stressed the significance of commitment to mission and the need for leaders to model values and behaviors that inspire others. We also explored the balance between creativity and structure in leadership, noting that effective leaders must navigate both realms to achieve success. Dr. Mueller provided practical advice on handling conflict and course corrections while preserving relationships, emphasizing the importance of honest dialogue. As we wrapped up, Dr. Mueller offered a powerful takeaway: to bloom where you are planted and serve faithfully in your current role. His wisdom and experience serve as a reminder that leadership is about the mission and the people we serve. This episode was particularly meaningful, and I believe the insights shared by Dr. Mueller will resonate with nonprofit leaders and anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills. Thank you for joining us on this journey of learning and growth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Denny Giamazzo, leadership and resilience speaker, veteran, and author of the new bestselling book "Wired for Action." Denny shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and foster care to becoming an infantry sergeant and successful software sales professional. This raw conversation explores authentic leadership principles forged in combat and tested in the corporate world, emphasizing the importance of taking action, building the right network, and leading with both strength and empathy. Episode Highlights: 1:08] - Overcoming Adversity Without Special Operations Background Denny discusses why he almost didn't write his book, feeling his story wasn't "special" enough without a Green Beret or SEAL background. His mentor John Doolittle convinced him that his relatability—surviving childhood abuse, foster care, and combat—makes his message even more powerful for everyday people facing their own battles. [10:05] - The Leadership Lesson That Changed Everything Fresh into a leadership role before deploying to Afghanistan, Denny shares his critical mistake of leading without empathy. He reveals the turning point when he learned that demanding respect doesn't work—you have to earn it by showing your team you genuinely care about them while maintaining high standards. [34:22] - Nearly Dying Before Deployment Denny recounts the harrowing story of almost dying twice during surgery from an infected wisdom tooth extraction at the end of basic training. This medical emergency kept him from deploying to Iraq but gave him time to earn his sergeant stripes ahead of peers who did deploy. [50:03] - The Power of Strategic Networking Denny explains why he turned down multiple introductions to Nick Lavery before finally meeting him in person at a speaking event. He emphasizes that networking isn't about kicking down doors or DMing everyone—it's about being strategic, adding value, and doing it the right way. Denny Giamazzo is a leadership, resilience, and business engagement speaker, bestselling author, and U.S. Army veteran (11 Bravo Infantry). Born two months premature and raised in foster care after experiencing childhood abuse and losing his mother to AIDS, Denny defied statistical odds to serve his country and build a successful career in software sales at companies like Oracle and Workday. He co-hosts the "Be the Standard" podcast and is a key member of Nick Lavery's Forge community. His new book "Wired for Action" is currently #1 in the military category on Amazon. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When tension spikes, leaders don't rise to the occasion; they fall to their default. Today we dig into those defaults with Bill Benjamin, co-author of The Last 8%, and unpack why smart, well-intentioned people either blow up or go quiet when it matters most—and how to do better without losing your edge.We start by naming the two patterns that quietly define culture under pressure: the messmaker who reacts with heat and the avoider who retreats to keep the peace. Bill explains the brain science behind both, from cortisol searing memories to the fear of social judgment that feels like physical pain. That lens changes everything: people remember you in the hard moments, not the easy ones. So we get practical. Bill shares SOS—Stop, Oxygenate, Seek information—as a simple, reliable way to step out of fight-or-flight, regain working memory, and turn certainty into curiosity. Small moves like a sip of water, open palms, or one deep breath can buy the six seconds you need to choose a better response.We then move into preparation for planned hard conversations. Clarify the exact last 8 percent you must say, set a positive intention that signals safety, and ask open questions so the other person talks first. You'll hear why many people self-diagnose if given space, how to draw out their last 8 percent, and how to model being coachable without giving up standards. We close with tactics to reset a reputation: share your growth edge with genuine vulnerability, invite real-time cues from your team, and follow up to measure progress. The result is a culture where people trade ego for empathy, certainty for curiosity, and silence for shared truth.If this sparked an insight, share it with one person who needs it. Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show. Which are you under pressure—messmaker or avoider—and what last 8 percent will you tackle this week?
This bonus episode is a quick-fire collection of clinical pearls drawn from across the St Emlyn's podcast in 2025. Short, practical, and deliberately focused, these are the moments that make you stop and think: “That's useful — I want that in my head.” There's minimal commentary and no deep dives. Each clip stands on its own as a clear takeaway, designed to be listened to in one go or dipped back into when needed. In this episode Practical triage language that lowers thresholds and prompts earlier action Time-critical decision-making in pre-hospital thoracotomy Resuscitation physiology and why diastolic pressure matters Intraosseous access and the reality of long-term complications Analgesia strategies for rib fractures, including posterior injuries Hydrofluoric acid burns and why improvised treatment is a trap Recognising and acting on decompression illness Cognitive HALOs and preparing for rare, high-load decision moments Building excellence in teams, not just avoiding failure Compassionate resuscitation and the value of the pause This episode is designed to be saved, revisited, and shared — the kind of learning that pays off later. Featured episodes Clips in this episode are taken from the following full St Emlyn's episodes: Episode 257 — Ten Second Triage with Sean Brayford-Harris Episode 270 — Insights on Cannabis Edibles, Pre-Hospital Thoracotomy and more Episode 266 — Monthly Round Up (February 2025): Skills Fade and Resuscitation Targets Episode 260 — Monthly Round Up (December 2024): IO Access and Chest Trauma Episode 268 — Top Papers of 2024 from The Big Sick Conference Episode 275 — Targeted Resuscitation and Hydrofluoric Acid Burns Episode 263 — Hyperbaric Medicine with Jeff Kerrie Episode 277 — Cognitive HALOs and Advanced Simulation Training Episode 264 — High Performance Teams with Dan Dworkis Episode 258 — Compassionate Resuscitation with Matt Hooper All full episodes are available in the podcast feed. About MedPod Learn MedPod Learn is a medical podcast player designed to help turn listening into structured learning, with tools to support reflection, CPD, and appraisal. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
From building LMArena in a Berkeley basement to raising $100M and becoming the de facto leaderboard for frontier AI, Anastasios Angelopoulos returns to Latent Space to recap 2025 in one of the most influential platforms in AI—trusted by millions of users, every major lab, and the entire industry to answer one question: which model is actually best for real-world use cases? We caught up with Anastasios live at NeurIPS 2025 to dig into the origin story (spoiler: it started as an academic project incubated by Anjney Midha at a16z, who formed an entity and gave grants before they even committed to starting a company), why they decided to spin out instead of staying academic or nonprofit (the only way to scale was to build a company), how they're spending that $100M (inference costs, React migration off Gradio, and hiring world-class talent across ML, product, and go-to-market), the leaderboard delusion controversy and why their response demolished the paper's claims (factual errors, misrepresentation of open vs. closed source sampling, and ignoring the transparency of preview testing that the community loves), why platform integrity comes first (the public leaderboard is a charity, not a pay-to-play system—models can't pay to get on, can't pay to get off, and scores reflect millions of real votes), how they're expanding into occupational verticals (medicine, legal, finance, creative marketing) and multimodal arenas (video coming soon), why consumer retention is earned every single day (sign-in and persistent history were the unlock, but users are fickle and can leave at any moment), the Gemini Nano Banana moment that changed Google's market share overnight (and why multimodal models are becoming economically critical for marketing, design, and AI-for-science), how they're thinking about agents and harnesses (Code Arena evaluates models, but maybe it should evaluate full agents like Devin), and his vision for Arena as the central evaluation platform that provides the North Star for the industry—constantly fresh, immune to overfitting, and grounded in millions of real-world conversations from real users. We discuss: The $100M raise: use of funds is primarily inference costs (funding free usage for tens of millions of monthly conversations), React migration off Gradio (custom loading icons, better developer hiring, more flexibility), and hiring world-class talent The scale: 250M+ conversations on the platform, tens of millions per month, 25% of users do software for a living, and half of users are now logged in The leaderboard illusion controversy: Cohere researchers claimed undisclosed private testing created inequities, but Arena's response demolished the paper's factual errors (misrepresented open vs. closed source sampling, ignored transparency of preview testing that the community loves) Why preview testing is loved by the community: secret codenames (Gemini Nano Banana, named after PM Naina's nickname), early access to unreleased models, and the thrill of being first to vote on frontier capabilities The Nano Banana moment: changed Google's market share overnight, billions of dollars in stock movement, and validated that multimodal models (image generation, video) are economically critical for marketing, design, and AI-for-science New categories: occupational and expert arenas (medicine, legal, finance, creative marketing), Code Arena, and video arena coming soon Consumer retention: sign-in and persistent history were the unlock, but users are fickle and earned every single day—"every user is earned, they can leave at any moment" — Anastasios Angelopoulos Arena: https://lmarena.ai X: https://x.com/arena Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Anastasios from Arena and the LM Arena Journey 00:01:36 The Anjney Midha Incubation: From Berkeley Basement to Startup 00:02:47 The Decision to Start a Company: Scaling Beyond Academia 00:03:38 The $100M Raise: Use of Funds and Platform Economics 00:05:10 Arena's User Base: 5M+ Users and Diverse Demographics 00:06:02 The Competitive Landscape: Artificial Analysis, AI.xyz, and Arena's Differentiation 00:08:12 Educational Value and Learning from the Community 00:08:41 Technical Migration: From Gradio to React and Platform Evolution 00:10:18 Leaderboard Delusion Paper: Addressing Critiques and Maintaining Integrity 00:12:29 Nano Banana Moment: How Preview Models Create Market Impact 00:13:41 Multimodal AI and Image Generation: From Skepticism to Economic Value 00:15:37 Core Principles: Platform Integrity and the Public Leaderboard as Charity 00:18:29 Future Roadmap: Expert Categories, Multimodal, Video, and Occupational Verticals 00:19:10 API Strategy and Focus: Doing One Thing Well 00:19:51 Community Management and Retention: Sign-In, History, and Daily Value 00:22:21 Partnerships and Agent Evaluation: From Devon to Full-Featured Harnesses 00:21:49 Hiring and Building a High-Performance Team
Send us a textIn this dynamic episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are excited to feature Antony Baker, founder and CEO of 15 Group. With a rich background that spans elite athletics and various business sectors, Antony shares his remarkable journey from world champion windsurfer and mixed martial artist to a leader in the consulting industry. He candidly discusses how his upbringing and experiences shaped his understanding of talent, trust, and transparency in business. Antony emphasizes the importance of people over strategy, revealing how he built his company on the principles of community-driven solutions and high performance. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges of hiring and the pitfalls businesses often encounter, as well as the transformative power of AI in optimizing operations. Antony also opens up about his ADHD diagnosis and how it has become a superpower in his leadership style. Join us for an engaging conversation that inspires you to rethink your approach to business and personal growth. Discover more about Antony and his work at www.15group.com.Support the show
Season seven of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast centered on one core ambition: how to grow from early validation at 10K MRR to meaningful scale at 10M ARR. Across the season, founders, operators, and leaders shared practical guidance on product-market fit, hiring, go-to-market systems, partnerships, pricing, revenue operations, community, expansion revenue, and more. This summary distills their insights as shared in the episodes—nothing theoretical, nothing added beyond what they discussed—into a single, coherent narrative designed to help you focus, execute, and build momentum.From the outset, the thesis is clear. There are patterns you'll hear repeatedly—focus, alignment, ICP clarity, hiring for stage-fit, segmentation, community, and systems. There are also points of debate that reflect the realities of stage and context. What follows is a structured walkthrough of the advice discussed in the season, episode by episode, following the journey from 10K MRR through the climb toward 10M ARR.Season 7 Full Episode listS7E1: How to Build SaaS Partnerships That Actually Drive Revenue with KaraLynn LewisS7E2: Why 80% of Outbound Sales Fails, and How to Fix It with Besnik VrellakuS7E3: Building SaaS Partnerships That Actually Drive Revenue with Hugo PereiraS7E4: Why Your SaaS GTM Isn't Working And How to Fix It with Operational Discipline with Garrath RobinsonS7E5: B2B SaaS Sales Growth: Outbound Strategies to Scale Revenue with Joey GilkeyS7E6: How is AI Transforming Go To Market for B2B SaaS with Maja VojeS7E7: Why Human Psychology Still Wins in B2B SaaS Sales (Even in the Age of AI) with Desiree-Jessica PelyS7E8: Building a Community-Led Growth Engine for SaaS with Michelle GoodallS7E9: The Future of SaaS Content: AI, Personal Branding, and Authority with Tommy WalkerS7E10: Scaling SaaS Sales: From Founder-Led to High-Performance Teams with Kevin “KD” DorseyS7E11: How to Use Signal-Based Selling to Drive Efficient SaaS Growth with Shoaib G.M.S7E12: SaaS Pricing Strategy 2026: Hybrid Models, AI Costs & Value-Based Pricing with Tjitte JoostenS7E13: Building a Global SaaS GTM: Cultural Nuances, Local Teams & Expansion with Varun ThambaS7E14: Scaling SaaS in 2026: AI Adoption, Pricing Shifts & Efficient Growth with Romy Kotler-de GrootS7E15: SaaS Monetization in 2026: Tiering, Usage, AI Add-Ons & Pricing Experiments with Krzysztof SzyszkiewiczS7E16: SaaS GTM in 2026: AI, Hybrid Sales & High-Performance Revenue Engines with Richard SchenzelS7E17: How PLG Will Change in 2026: AI Agents, Onboarding & Hybrid GTM with Roelof OttenS7E18: Preparing Your SaaS for an Exit: Valuation Drivers, Buyers & Metrics That Matter with René de JongS7E19: How SaaS GTM Will Change in 2026: Thought Leadership, Intent Signals & AI-Powered Growth with Glenn MiseroyS7E20: How SaaS Companies Will Scale in 2026: GTM Efficiency, RevOps, and Word-of-Mouth Growth with Koen StamS7E21: How AI Will Rewrite SaaS GTM in 2026: Pricing, Efficiency & Sales Automation with Jacco van der Kooij
Winter pressure doesn't just affect patient flow. It affects people. This second episode in the Best Bits of 2025 series focuses on the human side of emergency medicine: culture, moral injury, compassion, and the small but meaningful behaviours that help clinicians stay grounded when work is relentless. The clips in this episode are drawn from full St Emlyn's podcast episodes released during 2025 and reflect some of the most thoughtful conversations of the year. In this episode, we explore: What a genuine learning culture looks like on shift — and why it matters more than workload Moral injury in emergency and prehospital care, and how it differs from day-to-day moral distress Compassionate resuscitation and “the pause” after a death Why small, practical actions can counter hopelessness, even when systems are broken The EPICC framework and the role of self-compassion in clinical practice This episode is designed for listening on shift, on the way home, or during a quieter moment over Christmas and New Year. Featured episodes Clips in this episode are taken from the following full St Emlyn's episodes: Episode 256 — Monthly Update (November 2024): Learning culture in emergency medicine Episode 261 — Moral Injury with Caroline Leech (recorded at Tactical Trauma 24) Episode 258 — Compassionate Resuscitation with Matt Hooper (London Trauma Conference) Episode 264 — High Performance Teams with Dan Dworkis (Tactical Trauma 24) Episode 271 — Monthly Update (April and May 2025): EPICC and self-compassion All full episodes are available in the podcast feed. About MedPod Learn MedPod Learn is a medical podcast player designed to help turn listening into structured learning, with optional reflection and tools to support CPD and appraisal. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
What if one of the most overlooked leadership behaviors was also one of the most powerful drivers of engagement, performance, and retention?In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, we reframe gratitude from being “nice” to being strategic. Backed by research from Harvard, Gallup, and the University of Pennsylvania, this conversation breaks down why leaders who fail to recognize effort quietly erode culture — and how intentional gratitude can transform results, morale, and loyalty.Time Stamps & Key Talking Points00:00 – Why Gratitude Shapes Leadership Legacy People may forget what you say or do, but they never forget how you make them feel, Gratitude as an emotional leadership lever04:00 – The #1 Thing Employees Ask For Why employees just want to be seen, The underestimated power of “thank you”09:00 – A 50% Productivity Increase University of Pennsylvania research, Adam Grant's findings on gratitude13:00 – The Three Unspoken Employee Questions Do I matter?, Does my work matter?, Do you even notice?18:00 – Fuel the Climb, Not Just the Win Recognizing effort and progress, not just outcomes19:00 – Modeling Gratitude as a Leader Why leaders set the emotional standard, Behavior gets mirrored24:30 – The Real Question Leaders Must Ask Can you afford the absence of gratitude?26:00 – Leadership Reflection Challenge What went unnoticed?, What culture are you quietly building?28:00 – Final Takeaway Gratitude isn't changing who you are, It's changing what you noticeCall to Actions
What does it take to lead one of the most elite, high-stakes teams in the world? Retired U.S. Naval Officer and three-time Blue Angels Flight Leader, Captain Greg "Boss" Wooldridge, reveals the mindset required to lead pilots who fly inches from disaster. Discover how the Blue Angels harness the power of vulnerability and fearless feedback using a structured debriefing process to build radical trust and achieve peak performance. From the importance of being both confident and humble to the impact of finding a mission "bigger than just air shows," this is an indispensable masterclass in leadership.Guest Links:Greg's LinkedInJohn Foley Inc.Credits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media
Have you ever wondered what to do if you realize your idea is bad? We're alongside Natalie Dawson in this episode, the co-founder of Cardone Ventures. Her company helps business owners achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the growth of their business. In just four short years, they have generated over $250 million in revenue. Natalie is also a podcast host and best-selling author. Natalie lets us in on what she learned about successfully leading a team, including the moment she realized it was going to be about so much more than the books she had read. She also discusses the importance of systems, how to use AI most effectively, and how to drive your sales forward even if you don't feel ready. In this episode, you will learn about: Natalie's tips for developing team members and how to do it confidently. How leaders can be limited by their own self-determined capacity. Why Natalie is obsessed with where she's going and how it impacts her clients. Why it's okay to have bad ideas (and when to know your ideas are worth pursuing). The mistakes Natalie sees women make when going to their husbands for support. The most effective place AI can take in your business as your first hire. How to build your sales even when your online presence isn't perfected yet. What it means to be a wild woman: To be entirely unapologetic about the way you make decisions and the confidence you have in yourself. Mentions: Natalie's two books. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9-10, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Natalie: @nataliedawson www.cardoneventures.com Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
In this episode 140 of The Afterburn Podcast, Rain sits down with retired US Marine Corps fighter pilot and Echelon Front leadership instructor Dave "Chip" Berke — the only Marine ever to fly the USAF F-22 and the first to operationally fly the F-35B. From deployment on the USS John C. Stennis and TOPGUN instructor duty, to commanding the Marines' first F-35B squadron and now helping build high-performing teams at Echelon Front, "Chip "brings unique stories and hard-earned leadership lessons. Find "The Need to Lead" here: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m “The Need to Lead” by Dave “Chip” Berke, with a contribution by Jocko Willink, explores what it truly means to lead under pressure — in combat, business, and life. Drawing on Berke's rare experience flying the F-18, F-16, F-22, and F-35B, the book distills the lessons learned from two decades of military service and years teaching leadership at Echelon Front. From the cockpits of the world's most advanced fighter jets to the classrooms where he now trains corporate teams, Berke breaks down how humility, accountability, and decisiveness shape effective leaders. His stories reveal how ego can sabotage performance and how embracing failure, listening, and empowering others are the real markers of command.
What you'll learn in this episode:● How to set clear expectations and define rules of engagement● Why great leaders hire for their weaknesses● The art of listening when others disagree● How to respond instead of react when challenges arise● How to remove bottlenecks and empower team decisions● Why collaboration beats being “right” every time
Let me tell you the most expensive hire you'll ever make—it's not the one with the highest salary. It's the wrong person you keep around too long. And if you think you can turn a C-player into an A-player with your already maxed-out schedule—you're living in a Disney movie, not running a business. Welcome, Pivoter! Today we're talking about A-players—why your small business can't afford not to hire them, how to attract them without corporate budgets, and why tolerating C-players is the fastest way to tank your team and your sanity. April shares a story about a client whose new hire made a $100,000 mistake—and the hard truth that followed: leadership is not optional. If you want to scale, grow, and protect your bottom line, you must learn how to identify, nurture, and protect your A-players.
In 2018, Hala Taha launched the Young and Profiting podcast while still working her corporate job, laying the foundation for YAP Media. What began as a side hustle has grown into a top-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, a powerful personal brand, and a thriving podcast and social media agency. In this special 7 Years of YAP series, Hala joins Jamar Jones on The Foureva Podcast to share the exact strategies she used to turn a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar media business. In this episode, Jamar and Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:23) Her Early Career at Hot 97 and Skill Stacking Edge (07:39) Using Social Proof to Land Influential Guests (10:48) Sales as the Engine of Entrepreneurship (12:38) Building and Scaling a High-Performance Team (20:02) YAP Media: From Side Hustle to 7-Figure Business (29:33) LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Entrepreneurs (36:08) Sales Strategies for Closing High-Value Clients (43:48) What's Next: Future Plans for Business Growth Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She's the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to hit eight figures in 2025, Hala stands out as a leading creator-entrepreneur. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find a co-host at airbnb.com/host Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting Framer - Launch your site for free at Framer.com, and use code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Hala's Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple Hala's Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com The Foureva Podcast by Jamar Jones: bit.ly/TFP-apple Change Your Circle, Change Your Life by Jamar Jones: bit.ly/ChangeCircle Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Startup, Starting a Business, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur