Podcasts about Succession planning

How does a real estate powerhouse and two-time Survivor competitor master the art of leading under pressure and thriving in high-stakes scenarios? Dive into the mindset and strategies of Quintavius Burdette, who's conquered the boardroom and the island, as he shares his secrets to planning, prioritizing, and executing under challenging conditions. Discover how to reset and recharge daily, manage a bustling real estate portfolio with a young family, and stay laser-focused on your goals. If you're ready to level up your leadership and personal discipline, this Start With a Win episode with Adam Contos is your game plan for winning.Quintavius “Q” Burdette is a high-performing real estate leader, former Division I athlete, and nationally recognized reality TV competitor known for his relentless drive and competitive edge.  Originally from Senatobia, Mississippi, Q grew up in a large family where he developed the grit and discipline that would define his success. He went on to compete in both football and track at Ole Miss before taking a bold leap into real estate.Today, he's a top-producing RE/MAX agent, leading a high-volume business and earning a reputation for hustle and results. Many also recognize Q from his standout appearances on Survivor, where his fearless, strategic mindset made him one of the most talked-about contestants.  Whether in business or competition, Q lives by a simple principle: bet on yourself, stay adaptable, and never back down from a challenge.00:00 Intro02:42  Leadership Lessons…07:20 Don't have time, you sure?11:10 Everyone, Needs to be able to set this…15:40 How to compete every day!19:30 How do you want your story?21:30 Mindsets and Systems to be the best!26:39 To grow your business you must know this!!!29:50 Oh it has changed…===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

Promoting a high-producing advisor into a leadership role without teaching them how to lead isn't development, it's a risk transfer. Ray Sclafani has seen this pattern play out across hundreds of advisory firms: the best advisor gets promoted, the firm assumes leadership will follow, and within months the culture quietly starts to fracture. In this episode, Ray makes the case that leadership development is not a soft-skills initiative as it is an operational and economic imperative that directly shapes growth, retention, client experience, and enterprise value.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeWhy promoting high performers without leadership training is one of the most common and costly mistakes in wealth managementThe five direct questions every leadership team should ask to diagnose their management infrastructureHow to define what "meeting," "exceeding," and "far exceeding" expectations looks like for every leadership role in your firmHow to build a leadership scorecard that makes accountability observable, coachable, and measurableWhy leadership depth, not any single rainmaker or founder, is what allows a firm to grow without breakingKey Insight from This Episode"Promoting a high-producing advisor into a manager or leadership role without teaching that person how to lead is not development. That is a risk transfer."Leadership is not a reward for strong performance. It is a distinct skill set that requires training, structure, and ongoing accountability. The firms that invest in building that infrastructure now will have the bench depth, the culture, and the continuity to compete at the highest level — and to scale without depending on any one person.The Five Questions to Diagnose Your Leadership InfrastructureAsk your leadership team right now:Performance Reviews: Do you conduct performance reviews more than once a year?One-on-Ones: Do managers hold one-on-one meetings with their direct reports at least monthly?Feedback: Do employees receive regular, real-time feedback — not just at review time?Defined Standards: Have you defined what meeting, exceeding, and far exceeding expectations looks like for every role in your firm?Manager Accountability: Are managers held accountable for engagement, retention, and the development of the people they lead?If the honest answer to most of those is "no" or "not consistently," you have a leadership development gap and that gap has a direct cost.The Four-Step Framework for Building LeadersStep 1 — Define the Leadership Role Vague expectations produce vague performance. When a person is promoted to manager, their scope must be explicit and written down: What do they own? Which decisions are theirs to make? Which require alignment? Which belong elsewhere? Clarity here is not bureaucratic, because it is the foundation of effective leadership.Step 2 — Define What Strong Performance Looks Like For every leadership role, articulate three levels:Meeting expectations — Holds regular one-on-ones, provides timely feedback, follows through on commitments, keeps the team alignedExceeding expectations — Develops talent ahead of need, strengthens team capacity, reduces confusion, helps others make better decisionsFar exceeding expectations — Develops leaders who develop other leaders, builds scalable systems, improves retention, reduces the firm's dependence on any single personOnce the levels are defined, performance conversations, calibration, comp decisions, and development plans all improve. People stop guessing.Step 3 — Build a Feedback Cadence Annual reviews are too slow. By the time the review occurs, everyone already knows what should have been said months earlier. Managers should hold regular one-on-ones, provide feedback in real time, and ask the questions that matter: What is working? What is unclear? What needs to change? What support is required? What are you learning? Where do you want to grow? Feedback should not be dramatic. It should be normal.Step 4 — Hold Leaders Accountable for the People They Lead A manager should be evaluated not only on their personal performance or technical competence, but on the engagement, retention, development, and performance of their team. If a leader is personally successful but leaves behind confusion, burnout, or turnover, that is not strong leadership. Create a leadership scorecard for every manager in your firm. Include five measures: communication rhythm, feedback quality, talent development, accountability, and team health. Review it quarterly. Coach to it. Compensate it.Coaching Questions for ReflectionWhich leaders in your firm, including you, have been promoted based on production or contribution, but never trained to lead?Where have you clearly defined performance expectations, and where are people still guessing?Which leadership behaviors should be measured because they directly shape culture and retention at your firm?What would change if managers were held accountable for the growth of the people they lead?Why This Matters for Enterprise ValueManagers shape the firm's lived experience. Not the values poster in the break room. Not the retreat agenda. Not the title structure. Managers decide how feedback is delivered, whether accountability is real, whether talent is developed or ignored, whether high performers are challenged, whether underperformance is tolerated, whether meetings are useful, and whether people feel stretched, supported, and included.SHRM research shows that only 44% of managers globally have received formal management training. More than 90% of HR executives say people managers are critically important to organizational success — and job satisfaction nearly doubles among workers with highly effective managers.For advisory firms, this isn't abstract. Leadership development affects growth and retention, client experience, and ultimately the enterprise value of what you are building.The firms that develop leaders will win — because they will not rely on any single founder, rainmaker, or heroic operator. They will build bench depth. And that bench depth is what allows a firm to grow without breaking.Resources & References MentionedSHRM — Global Management Training ResearchKorn Ferry — Workforce 2025 Research ReportBuilding the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBuilding The Billion Dollar Business

In this episode, we welcome Alex Boekelheide from Northville, South Dakota, a fifth-generation farmer passionate about stewardship, continuous improvement, and preparing his operation for future generations. Alex shares the story of his family farm, the responsibility that comes with carrying on a legacy, and the lessons he's learned working alongside his father while transitioning leadership responsibilities to the next generation. The conversation dives into: Growing up on a fifth-generation farm Leadership lessons learned from family and mentors Why succession planning should start earlier than most farms think The value of advisory teams and outside expertise Building a resilient operation through crop diversity Incorporating oats and cover crops into a corn-soybean rotation Soil stewardship and conservation-focused farming Drainage tile, salinity management, and improving productivity Farm marketing strategies and working with trusted advisors Technology adoption and equipment decisions The importance of transparency when preparing the next generation to farm Alex also shares how Farm4Profit episodes featuring Onshore Advisors and BOA Safra inspired him to explore opportunities that ultimately generated substantial value for his operation through R&D tax credits and fertilizer tax programs. He walks through his experience, the process, and why surrounding yourself with knowledgeable experts can help uncover opportunities many farmers overlook. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that successful farms aren't built by knowing everything—they're built by continuously learning, asking questions, and surrounding yourself with great people. Whether you're focused on succession planning, conservation, profitability, or simply becoming a better operator, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experiences from a farmer who is intentionally building for the next generation. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farm succession remains one of the most important and challenging conversations facing Canadian agriculture today. Throughout 2026, we've welcomed experts, advisors, and industry leaders to The Impact Farming Show to discuss the realities of transitioning farms, navigating family dynamics, creating financial clarity, and preparing the next generation for success. In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of the most impactful moments from six succession-focused episodes featured on the show this year. Whether you're actively working through a transition plan, preparing for future discussions, or simply exploring what's possible for your farm family, this episode highlights key insights, lessons, and perspectives you won't want to miss. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:53– The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer 09:40 – Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll 14:51 – Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois 20:21 – Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now 27:20 – Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families 32:27 – Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm with Trevor MacLean If you enjoy this compilation, we encourage you to listen to the full episodes featured below. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy ========== Featured Episodes 1) The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer A powerful conversation about the lessons learned from a costly succession experience and how those insights are helping shape better outcomes for farm families today. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=594 2) Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll Explore the financial realities of succession planning, including risk management, insurance considerations, and creating clarity for all generations involved. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=597 3) Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois A discussion on supporting young farmers and strengthening pathways for the next generation to enter and thrive in agriculture. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=604 4) Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now Featuring: • Eamonn Walsh (Ireland) • Mike Downey (United States) • Derryn Shrosbree (Canada) This international panel explores how farm families around the world are approaching succession planning and the common challenges they face. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=614 5) Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families Discover practical approaches designed to make succession planning more accessible and achievable for farm families. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=619 6) Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean An honest and powerful conversation about the emotional realities, pressures, expectations, and responsibilities of stepping into the next generation's role on the family farm. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=624 Additional Farm Succession Episodes You May Have Missed: 7) Thousands of Family Farms at Risk Due to Outdated Inheritance Rules Explore how outdated inheritance legislation could impact farm families and what changes may be needed to protect family farm continuity. Listen to the episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=602 8) 10 Mistakes Farm Families Make in Succession Planning with Tracy Brunet Learn the most common succession planning mistakes farm families make and practical steps to avoid them. 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Brian Gray made partner at a top 100 CPA firm, built a career advising billionaires and high-net-worth families on complex tax strategies, and then realized that none of it had made him any happier.Brian is a tax partner, award-winning CPA, frequent speaker at the USC Tax Institute, and the author of Suck Less, Laugh More. He has had a front-row seat to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and noticed a pattern: about 10% of them get the balance right and 90% are still searching. By his early forties, he recognized himself in that pattern. He was helping clients structure their legacies while his own family life was strained, and he had been telling himself that family came first when his actions said otherwise.This conversation goes deeper than practice management. Brian shares the specific moment that shifted everything, the exercises he used to identify the beliefs running in the background, and how he rebuilt his personal values, his family values, and eventually his firm's values from the ground up. His firm's core value landed on caring, and he and his business partner made the financial commitments to back it up, hiring for capacity and reinvesting in their team even when it meant reducing the bottom line.The conversation covers:Why making partner didn't change anything and how that realization set off a deeper searchHow having a front-row seat to entrepreneurial clients revealed the pattern: financial success rarely equals fulfillmentWhy telling yourself family comes first when your actions say otherwise keeps you stuckHow writing down seven days of negative and positive emotions reveals the patterns running in the backgroundWhy he moved "success" from his number one value to number six and replaced it with loveHow his firm landed on caring as its core value and then made the hiring decisions to actually live itThe warrior and the wizard framework: why achieving eventually needs to give way to mastering your emotionsTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Brannon Poe intro and podcast welcome 00:13 - Introducing Brian Gray: tax partner, speaker, author of "Suck Less, Laugh More" 00:48 - The gap between financial success and fulfillment: what Brian observed in wealthy clients 01:39 - Asking the question: when is enough, enough? 02:05 - Making partner and realizing it did not solve anything 03:07 - The Olympic gold medal pattern: achieving the goal and wondering what it was all for 03:32 - What the astronauts who went to the moon felt when they came back 04:02 - How alcohol became a way to numb the gap between achievement and meaning 04:51 - What it looks like when high-achieving CPA clients are financially successful but not fulfilled 05:10 - Growing as a way to become more, not just accumulate more 06:12 - The midlife reset: when it arrives, how long it lasts, and what kind of clarity it takes 06:51 - Helping clients structure their legacies while his own life needed restructuring 07:17 - The specific moment of clarity: "my family deserves better than I'm being" 08:21 - Being honest about what really came first: business or family 09:03 - The lies high achievers tell themselves and how the ego protects against discomfort 09:49 - Humility and gratitude as the antidote to self-deception 10:13 - How a core belief like "success equals happiness" gets installed and how to question it 10:55 - Shifting the number one core value from success to love, and what changed 11:17 - The seven-day emotion-tracking exercise from "Suck Less, Laugh More" 11:58 - What the exercise reveals about the emotional patterns running in the background 12:22 - The warrior and the wizard: why the achiever eventually gets tired 12:45 - Why high achievers are especially at risk of the burnout that comes from the warrior pattern 13:07 - Tony Robbins on emotion: you have already felt what you are chasing 13:26 - Why the satisfaction from external achievements lasts days, not months 14:04 - Stated values vs. lived values: how Brian approached this for himself, his family, and his firm 14:39 - Writing down eight family values with his kids in middle school 15:29 - How the firm's leadership team landed on "caring" as the number one company value 16:08 - What it actually means to live the value of caring: hiring for capacity and investing in the team 16:27 - Hiring and client decisions driven by values, not just targets 17:07 - Funny story: parenting teenagers and the wisdom of just saying yes 18:15 - Book recommendation: "Suck Less, Laugh More" by Brian Gray 18:42 - Additional recommendation: "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins 19:03 - Where to connect with Brian: LinkedInBook Recommendations:Suck Less, Laugh More by Brian Gray Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins

Ivy Slater is the CEO of Slater Success, a boutique coaching and consulting firm working at the intersection of strategic growth and succession planning. Before becoming a coach and advisor, she built and sold a seven-figure business in New York City and has spent nearly two decades since working with leadership teams on the strategy, structure, and leadership development required for sustainable growth, with a particular focus on the legal sector. Ivy has guided companies through the leadership and cultural dynamics that shape whether growth, transition, or acquisition actually succeeds. Ivy is a TEDx speaker, host of the Her Success Story podcast, and author of The Best of the Best: Lead Boldly, Scale Rapidly, Create Your Legacy. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT SUCCESSION PLANNING AND LAW FIRM GROWTH Law firm leaders who avoid succession planning rarely think of it as avoidance. The conversation feels like it belongs later, closer to retirement, or after the next growth milestone gets hit. So firms keep running on the assumption that the people at the top will always be there, and the planning that would actually protect the firm never quite makes it onto the agenda. Ivy Slater argues that succession planning and strategic planning are the same conversation and that separating them produces short-term thinking at best. Firms that integrate succession into their growth strategy from the start are building something solid, something that can function and grow without depending on any one person to hold it together. That shift starts with how leaders think about succession itself, not as an exit, but as the foundation of a legacy. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman talks with Ivy Slater of Slater Success about why succession planning belongs inside the growth strategy, how to develop the next generation of leaders and rainmakers, what the numbers in your firm are actually telling you, and how to reframe succession from an end-of-career conversation into a strategy for long-term growth. 2:34 - Why firms treat strategic planning and succession planning as separate conversations 3:13 - Why separating succession from strategy produces short-term thinking 5:45 - The ego and fear that make succession planning feel threatening 9:14 - Succession planning means developing leaders, not just identifying successors 9:49 - How to know your people's strengths and develop them intentionally 13:39 - How Ivy's own business transition became a model for succession done right 17:54 - What firm leaders should actually be tracking 19:46 - Start every conversation with a success by focusing on what's working 23:43 - Reframing succession from exit planning to legacy building 27:28 - The real cost of waiting and what firms lose when they put this off 31:09 - Thinking 5 to 10 years forward and building a firm that lasts 35:58 - Why firm leaders need to read the storybook of numbers Mentioned In From Why Succession Planning Is a Growth Strategy, Not a Retirement Issue Slater Success | Her Success Story Podcast The Best of the Best: Lead Boldly, Scale Rapidly, Create Your Legacy Ivy Slater on LinkedIn Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman   Get connected with the coaching team: hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE This episode is brought to you by the coaching team at The Lawyer's Edge, a training and coaching firm that has been focused exclusively on lawyers and law firms since 2008. Each member of the team is a trained, certified, and experienced professional coach—and either a former practicing attorney or a former law firm marketing and business development professional. Whatever your professional objectives, our coaches can help you achieve your goals more quickly, more easily, and with significantly less stress. To get connected with your coach, fill out our contact form.

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HERERecorded at Tools in Hershey, PA, Jeff Compton features Cody Kirkenester of Fadely's Auto Masters. After 15 years as a technician and shop foreman, Cody transitioned into the service advisor and shop manager role. He shares his journey into the automotive industry, the training culture that helped shape his career, and a memorable diagnostic breakthrough using a lab scope. Cody also discusses mentoring technicians, managing customer relationships, parts quality challenges, AI in the shop, and one of his fears.Timestamps 00:00 Meet Cody Kirkenester 00:56 From Tech to Advisor 02:27 Early Car Obsession 04:25 School and First Shops 07:40 Joining Faidley's Auto 08:33 Training Culture 12:31 Diagnostic Breakthrough 15:08 Corvettes and Specialty Cars 20:16 Team Development and Mentoring 28:09 Moving Into Management 38:45 Challenges of Being a Service Advisor 47:51 Parts Quality Issues 51:43 Recruiting Young Talent 55:55 Scopes and AI Tools 58:44 Succession Planning 01:01:20 Legacy and Leadership 01:07:41 Wrap Up and Next Steps Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty E.D.G.E., host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Eric Brotman, CFP, founder and outgoing CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, for a candid conversation on succession planning, internal equity, and what it means to “graduate” from your career rather than retire.After more than 30 years building a thriving wealth management practice, Eric is executing a carefully planned internal succession—stepping into a chairman and growth role while his team takes over. He shares lessons from three acquisitions, the shift from entrepreneur to sage, and why advisors without a succession plan risk failing their clients, staff, and themselves.Whether you're planning your exit, developing future leaders, or guiding clients through transitions, this episode delivers practical, actionable insights.Key Quote“Don't retire. Graduate to the next level.” — Eric BrotmanKey Takeaways

Two stories, one episode. First let's revisit Toy Story 4 seven years on, the weakest and least memorable entry in the series, and argue its real significance is strategic rather than narrative: this is the film where Pixar figured out it could mandate a sequel and have it work, the opening move in the inoffensive Pixar hit era. Then we turn to this week's box office, where an A24 horror movie made for ten million beat a four-billion-dollar Star Wars brand, Mandalorian and Grogu cratered seventy percent in its second weekend, and Masters of the Universe opened soft. I break down why creator-driven IP is eating corporate IP transplants alive, what the coming rush on YouTube properties will get wrong, and why the superhero movie is on life support rather than dead.Succession Planning is available for pre-order wherever you get your e-books: https://books2read.com/u/bzE9g9

Earlier this year, a Christchurch businessman was found borrowing millions of dollars against his family trusts for his clothing company - racking up a $3-million dollar spend. His sister prompted legal action, and two homes had to be sold as collateral. But that brings up a question - what can we leave behind for our children and family that won't just be squandered or swindled? Trusts and inheritance is a something most families will have to deal with when older-relatives pass, so how assured can we be that assets are protected? Managing Director for New Zealand Family Trust Servicers, Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Morton and Katie Brown are the founders of Morton Brown Family Wealth, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and families align their financial decisions with their values and long-term goals. Through their client-centered approach, they guide families in building financial confidence, creating meaningful legacies, and navigating life's opportunities and challenges with clarity. 04:13 Billion-Dollar Vision & Goal Setting 06:01 Building a Purpose-Driven Client Experience 10:17 The Founders' Success Exercise 14:17 Transparency, Ownership & Business Growth 20:13 Consistency, Leadership & Client Trust 22:21 Wealth Beyond Money 26:22 The Future of Financial Advice 29:37 Financial Advisor Client Service Mistakes 35:23 Succession Planning for Financial Advisors 53:02 Overcoming Fear as a Financial Advisor Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/  5 Mental Toughness Advantages for Financial Advisors: https://pages.drrobbell.com  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell  

After almost fifteen years in development hell, He-Man finally hits the big screen. We get into why the new Masters of the Universe plays like a 2009 idea in a 2026 body, how shamelessly it lifts from Thor: Ragnarok, the message it keeps undercutting, and the one cameo that nearly saves it. Plus: the most egregious product placement of the year.Preorder Adam's latest book Succession Planning on your ebook store of choice here: https://books2read.com/u/bzE9g9

What does it truly take to build a workplace where people don't just show up - they ignite? In this electrifying episode of Start With a Win, host Adam sits down with Moe Carrick, a visionary work futurist and culture architect whose unconventional path - from wilderness guide to organizational mastermind - has given her a perspective on human potential that most leaders never discover. Moe pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping today's most successful (and most struggling) organizations. In a world rocked by seismic workplace shifts, a loneliness epidemic, and the relentless rise of AI, she challenges everything leaders think they know about what employees actually need - and what it costs when those needs go unmet. This is the raw, resonant truth about what separates thriving cultures from toxic ones, and the surprisingly human principles that make all the difference. If you lead people - or aspire to - this episode will change how you see your organization forever.Moe Carrick is a work futurist, culture architect, and bestselling author who helps leaders and organizations turn workplace friction into fuel for growth. With over two decades of experience working with companies big and small - from Nike to nonprofits - Moe's research-backed methods help teams align, scale, and create cultures where connection drives performance. A TEDx and SXSW speaker recognized by Thinkers 360, Fast Company, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Moe is on a mission to fix the way we work so people thrive - and businesses win.00:00 Intro03:45 We all need this… 04:54 This is where organizational culture starts.08:55 Never heard this statement before… 12:40 Employers are being mindful and designing systems for this! 16:00 Biggest important need!20:01 Why we fixing after the fact when those things are core?24:50 Non-negotiable in setting a culture for your organization. 26:15 My fav ritual.  https://moementum.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/ https://www.instagram.com/moecarrick/ ===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

Richard Yi of Brooklyn Cider House isn't interested in making cider that appeals to everyone. He's interested in making cider with personality and if you've ever enjoyed hearing a cider maker tell the story behind the glass, you're going to enjoy this conversation. In this epiosde, you'll hear how a young man who once imagined a future in engineering found his way into the family cider business. Richard shares the influence of his father, Peter Yi, the evolution of Brooklyn Cider House, and why embracing the unpredictability of fermentation has become central to his philosophy. Along the way, we discuss: • Growing into a family cider legacy • The transition from engineering to fermentation • Why cider doesn't need to taste the same every year • Orchard expression and vintage variation • The role of trust in fermentation • Brooklyn Cider House's approach to craft and authenticity • Building a cider culture that values difference over uniformity Whether you're a cider maker, orchardist, or simply someone who enjoys discovering what makes a cider unique, Richard offers thoughtful insights into the balance between tradition, experimentation, and family. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cider With Personality: Richard Yi's Approach to Craft Cider 01:34 Ciderville Standards Update 03:19 French Cider Tour 2026 Preview 04:50 Meet Richard Yi of Brooklyn Cider House 05:44 Family Roots, Wine, and the Path to Cider 07:23 Richard's Food Pairing Philosophy 09:31 Working Inside Brooklyn Cider House 10:43 Succession Planning and Learning the Craft 14:23 Building the New Paltz Farm and Orchard 17:28 Creating a Destination Tasting Room 18:27 Pizza, Barbecue, and Growing Crowds 21:10 Events and Community Building 23:15 Celebrating Korean Culture Through Cider 25:21 Craft Cider Versus Commodity Production 26:05 Native Yeast Fermentation and Cider Making 30:03 Wild Fermentation Versus Cultured Yeast 30:44 Small-Batch Ciders and Limited Releases 31:25 The Story Behind Nomad Cider 33:19 Nomad Cider Tasting Notes 35:24 Apples, Oak, and Barrel Aging 37:37 Sherry Cask-Aged Cider Explained 39:28 Lopez de Heredia and Winemaking Influence 42:15 Dance: A Basque-Inspired Fruit Co-Ferment 43:58 Dance Cider Tasting Notes and Technique 48:31 Innovation, Growth, and Consumer Trends 49:56 The Legacy of Peter Yi 51:17 Tandem Ciders Joins the CiderGoingUP Campaign 53:21 Cider Chat Summer Schedule and What's Next Mentions in this Cider Chat Tandem Cider in Michigan joing the #ciderGoingUp campaign 2026 French Cider Tour Ganzenhof Cider – Belgium eCiderNews Find the full show notes for Episode 506 at CiderChat.com Direct Link at: https://ciderchat.com/podcast/506-richard-yi/ Listen to wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's coming next in Ciderville. Prefer to watch? Find Cider Chat on YouTube for more cider stories, orchard adventures, and global cider culture.

When a late‑night phone call in Bucharest led Anca Tomescu's mother to rescue 300 dogs in a single day, she had no idea she was founding one of Eastern Europe's oldest and most remarkable shelters. In this episode of ‘It Runs In The Family', we meet Anca and her daughter Sara, the second and third generations behind Adăpostul Speranța Shelter, now home to over 500 elderly, disabled, and rehabilitated dogs. They share what it's like to grow up in a shelter, how Sara is now blending business skills with a lifelong love of animals, and how the duo are so much more powerful together than apart.

Credit union strategy takes center stage as Mark Ritter welcomes industry veteran Jay Murray to Credit Union Conversations. From teller to CEO, Jay's path through corporate credit union leadership shaped decades of collaboration within the credit union sector. He reflects on the financial crisis, regulatory gaps, and how shared services helped small institutions survive and scale. Jay also unpacks the importance of succession planning and why the cooperative model remains vital. His long-tail insight: Credit union succession planning strategies are essential for institutions that want to outlast their current leadership.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How credit union strategy evolves over decades, and why leaders who embrace credit union collaboration and shared services consistently outperform those who go it alone.✅ What the corporate financial crisis revealed about regulatory oversight and why understanding credit union history prepares today's leaders for tomorrow's risks.✅ Why succession planning at both the CEO and board level is the difference between an institution that thrives beyond its founder and one that quietly disappears.✅ How the cooperative model and financial literacy initiatives can position credit unions as indispensable community anchors in an increasingly corporate financial landscape.Subscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Jay Murray's origin story: from forestry dreams to credit union leadership and becoming a teller at a family savings and loan03:16 The early days of corporate credit union outreach, visiting 1,150 Pennsylvania credit unions 05:34 How Mid-Atlantic Corporate grew through mergers and rebranded as VIZO08:55 The financial crisis: what regulatory oversight missed and what the NCUA ultimately did 15:33 Building credit union collaboration through myCUservices and RKGO BIG19:57 Succession planning and forward-thinking board governance determine whether a credit union survives KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Send us Fan MailCommunity wealth building for nonprofits takes center stage in this lively discussion, as Lauren Turner Hines of the André Cailloux Center shares how art, history, ownership, and earned revenue can become a powerful operating model. This is a deeply strategic conversation for nonprofit leaders thinking about sustainability, capital campaigns, cultural infrastructure, and the future of community-centered growth.Lauren Turner Hines, Founding ‘Envisionist' and Executive Lead of the André Cailloux Center in New Orleans, takes us inside a 114-year-old former church on historic Bayou Road, the oldest thoroughfare in the city and a corridor with deep roots in Black commerce, freedom, and cultural leadership. Named for Captain André Cailloux, one of the first Black officers in the United States military, the Center is using storytelling as both mission and business strategy.The conversation moves quickly from history into operating reality. Lauren explains how the Center provides affordable space for Black-led performing arts organizations, hosts performances, convenings, workshops, and community events, and builds earned revenue through tours and programming. At the center of the model is a clear business question: how can a nonprofit's physical space create direct value for the community around it?Lauren offers a sharp answer through the Cailloux Community Equity Fund, a developing model that would allow nearby residents to hold community shares in the building and benefit from quarterly revenue share. As she puts it, “Relationships are the asset.” She also shares her five-year vision: “I hope for a direct community wealth transfer in the multimillions and for art and culture to be the catalyst for that.”This conversation also explores nonprofit capital campaign strategy, founder succession, board leadership, technology systems, and how organizations can avoid letting knowledge, donor relationships, and institutional context live with one person.For nonprofit executives, fundraisers, board members, arts leaders, and community builders, this is a fresh look at sustainability that moves beyond survival and toward shared economic power! 00:00:00 Welcome to The Nonprofit Show 00:02:52 The History Behind the Andre Caillou Center 00:07:04 Using Story as a Nonprofit Mission Strategy 00:10:32 Creating Access for Black-Led Arts Organizations 00:12:49 Turning Space Into Earned Revenue 00:14:37 Navigating Today's Funding Reality 00:16:27 Why Relationships Are the Asset 00:18:17 Community Wealth Building as a Nonprofit Model 00:20:14 The Caillou Community Equity Fund 00:22:03 A Five-Year Vision for Shared Ownership 00:24:29 Founder Syndrome and Succession Planning 00:28:37 Leadership, Legacy, and Long-Term Community Power #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitFunding #CommunityWealthBuildingFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Brent chats with Jennifer Lee about working with business owners to create a succession plan. They discuss some of the hurdles, ways to start the conversation, and important planning, family and tax matters to consider. Jennifer Lee is the owner and founder of Modern Wealth. Jennifer grew up in the world of financial advising by going on appointments with her father and to his office on weekends. Watching how he served his clients, she gained a solid understanding of the work ethic and values of a dedicated financial advisor. Today as Founding Partner of Modern-Wealth, Jennifer directs her financial acuity to helping those who are in financial transition – whether divorcing, recently widowed, buying or selling a business, retiring, inheriting assets or merging families after remarriage. Her goal is to be a trusted advisor who provides independent analysis, develops strategy, and walks clients through the process of understanding their financial lives. Working collaboratively with clients and their other advisors, Jennifer and her team help clients cut through the noise and make sound financial decisions. Originally from Maryland, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to her work. Jennifer founded Modern-Wealth in Maryland 21 years ago, relocating to Lakewood Ranch in 2012. Since transitioning her practice into Florida, Jennifer has been involved various community programs (i.e. Manatee Memorial Women’s Action Committee, Chamber of Commerce, S.W.A.T.). She loves the area’s arts and culture and it’s gorgeous beaches as well as cooking, entertaining, and making jewelry in her down time. She also delights in one of the perks of her job – throwing the occasional “Retirement” or “Independence Day” party for clients. Her most recent endeavor; Jennifer wrote a book entitled “Squeeze The Juice.” This easy to read, easy to understand book acts as a guide mixing her own life experiences, career expertise and through provoking passages that encourage you to be your best self. Jennifer can be found at: Our Team – Modern Wealth Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Modern-Wealth, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated. This material is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the speaker as of the date noted and not necessarily of the speaker's firm or its affiliates. If you are enjoying the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW, and if you want to learn more about Brent go to https://wealthandlaw.com/team/. Legal Disclaimer: https://wealthandlaw.com/legal-disclaimer/

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsorsNeed to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton and Greg Hilliard talk about Greg's career spent in dealerships, independent shops, and finally as a one-man owner-operator. Greg pulls no punches about toxic shop dynamics, the true value of a technician's labor, and the personal costs of striking out on your own. He and Jeff discuss compensation, mental health struggles in the industry, how digital tools like chat GPT are already impacting repair businesses, and why demanding respect is not negotiable for survival.Timestamps: 00:00 Feeling valued in engineering role05:56 Becoming the technical expert11:52 Buying a used truck at Ford19:49 Fixing stubborn cab issues24:57 Avoiding the boss at work27:52 Discussing fair compensation concerns35:41 Struggles with retaining mechanics41:08 Streamlining dental office visits43:47 Using technology for car repairs52:54 Struggling to hire a technician57:37 Choosing entrepreneurship over traditional jobs59:35 Getting advice from Larry Grogan01:07:17 Addressing workplace culture issues01:09:20 Electrician shortage and industry pride Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!Role clarity is the most underleveraged driver of leadership performance, and most organizations aren't building it. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, executive coach Bernadette Boas sits down with Jackson Lynch, founder of Talent Sherpa, to examine why talented people consistently underperform when the architecture around them is broken. Drawing on W. Edwards Deming's research that 94% of performance problems are systemic, not personal, Jackson makes a compelling case that organizations have been investing in the wrong place.The conversation moves from theory to practice quickly. Jackson breaks down what role architecture actually means: defining five to seven outcomes for any role so that everyone in the system, the incumbent, their manager, their peers upstream and downstream, knows exactly what winning looks like. Without that, accountability becomes blame, engagement flatlines, and even your highest-potential leaders are flying blind.For HR leaders, this episode reframes the function itself. Jackson challenges the compliance-first model that most human capital teams operate within and argues that the real job is to identify talent constraints before the strategy is executed, not after things go sideways. What You Will LearnWhy 94% of performance problems are architectural, not personal, and what that means for how you develop leadersHow to define the 5–7 outcomes that tell any role what winning looks likeWhy decision rights must be directly tied to accountability and what breaks when they aren'tThe difference between accountability (backward blame) and reliability (forward ownership) — and which one actually produces resultsHow to use a talent portfolio optimization model to put the right people in the highest-impact rolesWhy HR's shift from compliance partner to business constraint solver changes organizational performanceHow auditing your calendar reveals whether you are leading strategically or managing noiseEpisode Chapters [00:00 — Welcome & Why Leadership Architecture Matters More Than Talent02:00 — The Biggest Leadership Misconception: It's the System, Not the Person03:00 — What Role Architecture Actually Means — Outcomes, Decision Rights & Boundary Conditions05:00 — Role Clarity in Practice: Defining What Winning Looks Like07:00 — Reframing Accountability as Reliability — and Why It Changes Everything08:00 — The AI Fog Problem: Why Automating Unclear Roles Scales the Problem10:00 — The Real Cost of Not Defining Outcomes: Opportunity Loss13:00 — How to Drive Accountability Without Blame16:00 — Why Leaders Stay Stuck in Tasks: Dopamine, Busyness & the Arsonist Problem18:00 — The Talent Portfolio Optimization Model vs. Traditional Succession Planning21:00 — How to Sequence Talent Decisions for Maximum Business Impact23:00 — How HR and Business Leaders Should Partner on Talent Strategy29:00 — Moving Your Team From Busy to Impactful32:00 — Nobody Gets Overwhelmed Knowing What Winning Looks Like33:00 — Audit Your Calendar: The One Move That Changes Everything35:00 — Where to Find Jackson Lynch & Talent SherpaAbout the Guest Jackson Lynch is the founder of Talent Sherpa, where he works with CEOs and executive teams to build the role clarity, decision rights, and outcome-defined accountability structures that drive business performance. With 25 years in human capital — from the factory floor to senior leadership in public companies — Jackson brings an operator's perspective to the systemic gaps that most leadership development programs never address. He also publishes a weekly Substack followed by more than 6,000 human capital practitioners. Learn more at mytalentsherpa.com and connect with Jackson on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jxnlynch.Related EpisodesYour Calendar is Lying: HERE  — how you need to become an attention manager vs. time managerYour Company is Not a Machine with Norman Wolfe PART 1 HERE — how leaders need to shift from managing tasks to leading the heart of the company; your people.How to Stop Managing the Machine with Norman Wolfe PART 2 HERE — the four concrete leadership skills that make the framework operational, and more importantly, why most leaders are missing all of themSubscribe If this conversation gave you something you can use, subscribe to Shedding the Corporate B!tch on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Access all of the full episode on Ball of Fire Coaching. Each episode is built for executives, HR leaders, and corporate professionals who want direct, no-nonsense insight on what it actually takes to lead at the highest levels. New episodes every week at ballofirecoaching.com/podcast.Support the show

Leading with Character Across Cultures: Global Leadership Systems with Bjorn VikardIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Bjorn Vikard, a premier business transformation consultant, family enterprise coach, and author of Leading with Characters Across Cultures: The Complete Guide To Authentic Global Leadership, to explore the delicate mechanics of international management. Operating out of bjornvikard.com, Bjorn leverages decades of boots-on-the-ground experience optimizing family-owned manufacturing operations throughout Asia to dismantle the transactional, top-down approaches that stall cross-border expansion. This conversation serves as an essential manual for mid-market founders and executive teams navigating complex global supply chains, multi-generational succession planning, and the subtle cultural dynamics required to secure true operational alignment.The Anatomy of Authentic Influence: Integrating Cultural Intelligence and Succession SystemsTrue organizational scale in international environments demands a rapid shift away from monolithic, Western-centric management frameworks that rely purely on rigid operational hierarchy. Bjorn Vikard notes that executive blind spots are magnified abroad when leaders prioritize technical checklists while failing to appreciate regional variations in workplace communication, such as the consensus-driven methodologies valued in Indonesia versus the delicate conflict-avoidance systems native to Sri Lanka. When expanding operations globally, founders frequently fall into the trap of listening merely to respond rather than processing subtle non-verbal cues, which inadvertently stifles innovation and isolates frontline talent. By prioritizing deep neuro-cultural awareness and adopting active-listening protocols, an organization can systematically dismantle internal friction, transforming cultural diversity from a friction point into a profound operational asset.Unlocking long-term enterprise value within a family-owned enterprise also requires a highly disciplined approach to generational transitions and legacy planning. Founders routinely compromise their own exit strategies because they postpone succession governance, allowing emotional attachment to create massive power vacuums that threaten employee retention and investor confidence. Bjorn emphasizes that effective succession is not a sudden boardroom announcement but a multi-year development system that balances founder mentorship with structured skill-acquisition pipelines for next-generation executives. Utilizing custom leadership blueprints and rigorous 360-degree feedback loops allows incoming leadership to build authentic credibility across the corporate ecosystem long before the official transition occurs, ensuring absolute business continuity throughout the handoff.To help founders safely navigate these cross-border complexities, Bjorn structures his transformation consulting around intensive behavioral modules that emphasize deep character development over superficial corporate buzzwords. This system explicitly helps high-performance executives evaluate their decisions against concrete organizational values, replacing administrative friction with an autonomous culture of radical ownership. When independent team members feel safe to take calculated operational risks and innovate within their local markets, the business naturally minimizes its reliance on heavy-handed micromanagement from headquarters. Ultimately, true global optimization is achieved when an organization establishes a unified corporate identity that seamlessly respects regional operational nuances, allowing the executive team to scale impact predictably across any geopolitical boundary.About Bjorn VikardBjorn Vikard is an Amazon Best-Selling Author, elite international business transformation consultant, and dedicated executive coach specializing in multi-generational family enterprises. With a diverse background guiding heavy manufacturing and corporate structures through complex global expansions, Bjorn helps business owners establish high-trust cultures across distinct geographic regions. He is the author of Leading with Characters Across Cultures, a definitive text focused on helping modern executives align personal integrity with international cross-cultural intelligence.About bjornvikard.combjornvikard.com serves as the primary advisory hub for Bjorn Vikard's global consulting practice, providing executive coaching, organizational alignment audits, and structured leadership development programs. The consultancy specializes in helping mid-sized family firms engineer seamless succession roadmaps, resolve cross-border operational bottlenecks, and implement high-accountability management frameworks. Through rigorous, multi-month mentoring structures, bjornvikard.com equips international corporate entities with the systems necessary to sustain high performance across multicultural landscapes.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBjorn Vikard Official Website: bjornvikard.comBjorn Vikard on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bjornvikardKey Episode HighlightsThe Neuro-Cultural Alignment: Navigating subtle communication variances between international regions to eradicate operational friction on the frontline.The Multi-Year Succession Roadmap: Designing proactive corporate governance structures to ensure seamless leadership transitions in family-owned enterprises.Character-Driven Management Systems: Moving past basic technical KPIs to anchor organizational growth in high-accountability values.The Active-Listening Superpower: Implementing intentional meeting pauses and open-ended frameworks to capture insights from multicultural teams.Stifling the Founder's Trap: Shifting from centralized micromanagement to a regional model of autonomous employee ownership.ConclusionThe conversation with Bjorn Vikard underscores that cross-border operational mastery is fundamentally an architecture built on self-awareness and localized empathy. By deploying data-driven transition strategies and building cross-cultural communication protocols, global organizations can maintain stable operational performance while systematically scaling their corporate legacy.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how AI is transforming talent management through recruiting and employee retention, and how today's business leaders are rethinking succession and exit planning to prepare for the future.

In this episode of Start With a Win, join Adam Contos, host, as he steps into a powerful, no-fluff conversation with Shaun Rawls - a leader who has built empires, walked away from them, and redefined what success truly means.  Shaun pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping how we spend our time, energy, and attention - challenging the habits, relationships, and decisions we often accept without question. Through candid stories, sharp insights, and a few unexpected twists, this episode invites you to rethink what's driving your life and leadership… and what might be quietly holding you back.Shaun Rawls is the Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, a national speaker, and author of F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back. Over 25 years, he built Atlanta's #1 residential real estate firm — The Rawls Group of Keller Williams — growing it to 2,000 agents and $4 billion in annual sales, earning him a spot on Real Trends' Top 40 Brokers in America.A Georgia Tech grad, Shaun lives in Atlanta with his wife Jeri and their five kids. When he's not building businesses, he's at the beach, on a motorcycle, or on the tennis court.00:00 Intro02:15 Sometimes you have to get out to start new…04:35 Wanted to write it to be this not reactive!06:40 Skills are to make part of your toolbox not this… 08:35 Key skill – listen up!14:10 Biggest aha on writing a book or not writing…15:40 Four Energy Quadrants 19:35 Willing VS Want.22:30 Where leaders get in trouble a lot!24:40 Make them feel the pain to understand.30:05 Gratitude didn't resonate with me! https://shaunrawls.com/https://www.facebook.com/theshaunrawls/ https://x.com/rawlsshaun https://www.instagram.com/theshaunrawls/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

When Sophie and Axel Steenberg walked away from corporate life to start an organic spice business, they bet on their values, their patience, and their family. Steenbergs is a business grown from a tiny North Yorkshire unit with just two kilos of each spice; now it's a tried, tested and trusted brand, known for doing the right thing at all costs…Sophie and Axel join us to explore the reality of doing business ‘the nicer way', and how your business' ethos is a stark reflection of the family who runs it.

Succession planning is rarely a smooth process. According to Paul and Ryan, it involves life vests, knee scrapes, back stops, and sometimes avoiding the metaphorical bus altogether.In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, the conversation reframes succession planning as something much bigger: business continuity planning. Rather than simply preparing the next leader, Paul and Ryan explain why healthcare organizations must ensure hospitals continue to operate effectively when key players are suddenly unavailable or gone.The discussion dives into the leadership challenges that often prevent organizations from planning ahead, including fear, ego, and stubbornness. Paul and Ryan also explore the importance of mentorship, accountability, professional presence, and creating environments where future leaders are allowed to grow through experience without allowing mistakes to become catastrophic failures.As Ryan explains, one phrase Paul often uses captures that philosophy perfectly: “I'm gonna let you scrape your knee and not get hit by the bus.”Whether you are actively building future leaders or simply thinking about the long-term stability of your organization, this episode offers practical insight into developing people while protecting the future of the hospital.

After five years at the helm of MCC as the world faced some of its most turbulent times in recent history, US Executive Director Ann Graber Hershberger is passing the baton, and she couldn't be more at peace about it. Incoming director Rukshan Fernando brings a remarkable story of his own: born in the US, raised in Sri Lanka amid civil war, and shaped by decades of work across social work, Christian higher education, affordable housing, and nonprofit leadership.Together they reflect on how this leadership transition has unfolded, what it looks like to hold a role loosely and hand it off well, and how MCC's new strategic blueprint is shaping the organization's next season. They also dig into what makes MCC distinct, and why keeping Jesus at the center is so essential.MB church leaders will also want to catch the practical segment near the end, with tangible ways your congregation can connect with MCC's work, from school kit drives to pastor cohorts to learning tours abroad. Visit mcc.org to learn more.

Succession planning can feel overwhelming. So where do you actually begin?On this episode of the Next Gen Podcast with Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Joy Kirkpatrick with the University of Wisconsin Extension walks through the “Cultivating Your Farm's Future” workbook and explains how it helps farm families start meaningful conversations around transition planning.From SWOT analysis to identifying risks and defining core values, this episode focuses on practical tools operations can use today to prepare for the next generation.University of Wiscosin Extension Workbook: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/files/2022/08/Cultivating-Your-Farms-Future-%E2%80%93-A-workbook-for-Farm-Succession-Planning-in-Wisconsin_online_FINAL-1.pdfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailMost nonprofits don't have a succession plan for their Executive Director because the whole thing feels risky to bring up. What if the board thinks you're already halfway out the door? What if there's no time, no budget, or no one ready to take over? Learn what a real succession plan actually contains, how to start the conversation without putting yourself on the chopping block, and why waiting until someone retires (or worse, dies suddenly) is not a strategy.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, host Maria Rio sits down with Dr. Keena Mosley, CEO and Chief Transformation Officer of Momentum Leadership Group, with over 20 years of experience in leadership development across the nonprofit and education sectors. We  dig into what happens after a role transition, what that person does before they walk in on day one, and how they navigate those first few weeks. If this episode was useful, grab the 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge at gofurthertogether.ca/boardchallenge — it's free and it gives your board actual structure. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values. Support the show

Is software dead, or just being rebuilt? Ollie spent two weeks obsessing over Claude Cowork and turned 100 episodes of Founded & Grounded into a content engine. Becky spoke alongside the legendary Steve Blank. We break down agentic AI, SaaS valuations, customer development, pricing as conversation, and why human connection is the moat that AI cannot copy. This will leave you wanting to experiment right now. Key takeaways - Agentic AI is not a tool you add. It's the sand between your existing software stack, doing the connective work while you sleep, so you stop running the business by hand. - Pricing is a conversation, not a number. Steve Blank's lesson is simple. Ask the customer the question, listen to the answer, then build the proposal. Skip that step, and you're guessing with someone else's money. - AI raises the floor on output. It does nothing for trust. The founders who win the next cycle are the ones in rooms without laptops, building relationships that agents cannot fake.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with family healing expert Tania Khazaal for a raw and revealing conversation about where true leadership really begins. Beneath the surface of business success, executive titles, and polished social media lives a deeper truth: the health of this shapes the strength of your leadership. They explore the unseen emotional patterns, quiet resentments, and unspoken struggles that silently impact performance, connection, and fulfillment. This episode challenges listeners to confront what they may be avoiding, rethink vulnerability as strength, and rediscover the sacred power of human connection in a distracted world. If you've ever wondered why success can still feel empty - or why burnout follows you home - this conversation will open a door you didn't know needed unlocking.Tania Khazaal is a mentor, speaker, and bold advocate for families navigating the pain of estrangement. As the founder of Tania the Herbalist Inc., she helps women and parents release guilt, build grounded confidence, and become the healthiest version of themselves so they can lead their families with strength and hope.  Blending faith, emotional regulation, and practical repair strategies, Tania equips families to move out of panic, rebuild trust, and create homes rooted in safety and connection. Her mission is simple but powerful: restore what's been lost, strengthen families from the inside out, and build legacies of love in a divided world.00:00 Intro02:20 This self-state has more of an impact than people realize!04:03 Why do we sacrifice this for business?07:45 When you can learn to do this, you will be a better leader!10:00 Why is no one talking about this?13:01 Is it this simply and powerful?16:40 How to overcome the fear of being this!19:10 There is a difference between this and calm.20:38 Biggest piece of advice and it comes back to THIS.===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

What happens to your law firm's value, clients, and legacy if you do not have a clear succession plan in place? For many owners, Management Services Organizations (MSOs) may seem like something reserved for massive firms or private equity headlines, but understanding how these structures work could have major implications for your future.        In this episode, law firm transactions expert Michael Di Gennaro returns to explain Management Services Organizations and their growing role in succession planning, valuation, and private capital. He breaks down how MSOs function, why they matter, and what law firm owners need to understand about preserving firm value.        Let's talk! If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar        Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/360       Check out Ben Gideon and Jeff Wright's podcast Elawvate: Build and Grow Your Law Firm on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.elawvate.fm/show/elawvate-build-grow-your-law-firm/                Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork               Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

If your business can't run without you, that's a problem. In this episode, learn how to raise up leaders, transfer responsibility, and create a succession plan that sets your business up to win without you.   Next Steps:

Our Lay of the Land® Conference in Columbus, Georgia, offers a comprehensive look at the factors influencing land values and management across Alabama and Georgia. The day opened with a policy-focused discussion on issues shaping land ownership, including trade dynamics impacting agricultural profitability, conservation initiatives, and the role of private property rights. Additional sessions explored recreational land value and how buyer preferences have shifted, as well as the financial, operational, and family considerations involved in succession planning for land ownership.  A development-focused panel examined the forces driving demand for residential, industrial, and emerging uses, and the following lenders discussion provided a practical look at debt and capital, walking through real-world financing scenarios tied to agricultural operations and rural land purchases. The event concluded with a data-driven perspective presented by Saunders Land advisors, connecting verified land sales data with observations from recent transactions across Alabama and Georgia.  Learn more about our upcoming conferences at LayOfTheLandConference.com. Chapters(00:02:15) Policy Issues Shaping Land Ownership (01:03:01) Recreational Land Value Optimization (01:49:42) Succession Planning for Landowners (02:47:06) Growing Demand for Development Land (03:34:05) Lenders Discussion on Debt and Capital (04:22:17) Lay of the Land® Market Update 

Most advisors say they want to exit. What they actually want is to stop doing the parts they hate. Scott Danner has had this conversation more times than he can count. The advisor says they want to sell. Then the deal falls apart. Not because the numbers were wrong but because nobody asked the right question at the start. Scott is the Executive Vice President and Head of Legacy at Steward Partners. He founded Freedom Street Partners in 2016, built it to nearly $3.5 billion in AUM, and sold it to Steward Partners in late 2023. He started at Edward Jones with zero clients and cold called his way into the industry. That background gives him a credibility in this conversation that most people talking about M&A simply do not have. In this episode, Frank and Scott break down what is actually happening inside succession deals when they collapse, why M&A is the mechanism quietly solving the industry's age and talent problem and how the sell, stay and grow model gives advisors a way to monetize without disappearing. Scott also shares how Freedom Street Partners built a career ladder that next generation advisors could actually follow, what independence with infrastructure means at Steward Partners and why he believes advisors who dismiss a W2 model immediately are thinking too small.   Questions answered in this episode include: Why do sell and exit deals keep failing? What does M&A actually do for the long-term health of the financial advisory industry? What is the sell, stay and grow model and how does it work? How do you build a career ladder that next generation advisors will actually believe in? What does independence with infrastructure mean at Steward Partners? How can an advisor keep their brand and their clients while still monetizing their practice? Why should advisors think twice before ruling out a W2 model?   Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Scott Danner Background 02:53 Building From Scratch at Edward Jones 07:19 Why M&A is Saving the Industry 09:29 The Sell Stay and Grow Model 13:55 Building a Ladder for Next Gen Advisors 17:22 Independence With Infrastructure 26:11 Rethinking the W2 Model   Learn more about Elite and our resources: Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions https://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisors https://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors https://jedidatabasesolutions.com Elite Wealth Management Insights Report https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/

Dr. Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economist at Oklahoma State University, said with cattle markets strong, now is a great time to think about succession planning. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Succession planning isn't just a CEO issue. It's a frontline necessity in a nonprofit sector where turnover is constant and stability is fragile. When organizations fail to plan, they risk revenue disruption, donor attrition, and cultural erosion that can take years to rebuild. The strongest nonprofits don't react to transitions. They prepare for them by developing internal talent, protecting relationships, and creating clear operational frameworks. Done right, succession planning isn't about replacing people. It's about strengthening the entire organization before change ever happens.

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"What if you train them and they leave?" It's the fear that quietly keeps most healthcare leaders from investing in their people. Matt Staub — CEO of Your Health — wants you to sit with the question his mentor once asked in return: What if you don't train them, and they stay? In this episode, Matt joins Jamie Preston for a conversation about why workforce education isn't a perk at Your Health — it's the culture. From nationally accredited apprenticeships, to a training pipeline built out of a licensing crisis, to the real people behind the success stories, this is a blueprint for leaders who want to grow something that lasts. Key topics covered: The lumberjack story: why sharpening your axe beats swinging harder every time How a shortage of licensed administrators became the catalyst for Your Health's training engine The shift from "education happens on your own time" to "this is how we behave" Real success stories — Olivia, Kristin, Taylor, McKinsey, Rebecca — and what they share Matt's three challenges for anyone ready to grow: show up, find your who, take your shot If you've ever wondered whether developing your people is worth the cost, this episode will change the math. Press play — then look around, and ask yourself who's looking at you.

Volunteer engagement doesn't exist in a vacuum—it's deeply shaped by community values, national infrastructure, and a spirit of collective care. In New Zealand, where over 115,000 not-for-profits operate and most are volunteer-led, best practices for volunteer management must reflect local culture and real-world challenges like low tech adoption and the need for more informal opportunities.In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, host Tobi Johnson welcomes Marg McLachlan and Heidi Quinn from Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand. They share how their organization developed best practice guidelines through a genuine co-design process, centering volunteer voices and using plain language to make principles accessible. The conversation also covers Volunteering New Zealand's role in advocacy, research, and training, and how community cohesion is vital to a country with a small population.If you're looking to move beyond generic volunteer management and learn how community-driven, co-designed guidelines can strengthen your program, this episode offers practical insights and a inspiring look at how one country is putting community spirit at the heart of volunteer engagement.[00:00] - Introduction to Community-Centered Volunteer Best Practices[12:15] - Structure and Size of New Zealand's Volunteer Sector[22:30] - Challenges in Volunteer Management[49:23] - Tips for Developing Standards and Getting Buy-In[54:26] - Challenges Around Volunteer Exit and Succession Planning[60:07] - Values, Language, and Grounding Standards in Purpose[64:32] - How to Learn More and Connect with Volunteering New ZealandHelpful LinksVolunteer Strategy Scorecard™  Volunteer Management Progress Report Volunteer Nation Episode #131: Volunteerism in Australia Part 1 – A National Strategy with Zac Reimers and Sarah Wilson Volunteer Nation Episode #132: Volunteerism in Australia Part 2 – A National Strategy with Zac Reimers and Sarah Wilson Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand website Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand Best Practice Guidelines Assess your practices against the Volunteering New Zealand Best Practice Guidelines Find Marg on LinkedIn  Find Heidi on LinkedIn Mural Online Collaboration Tool Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Farm succession is one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today. Across North America, many farm families hope the farm will continue into the next generation, yet a large percentage of operations still do not have a clear transition plan in place. In this solo episode, Tracy dives into insights gathered from conversations with farm advisors, succession planners, and agricultural thought leaders featured on the show. While every farm and family is unique, there are common patterns that experts consistently see when succession planning goes wrong. The good news is that many of these challenges are avoidable once farm families understand what to watch for and begin having the right conversations early. In this episode, I share ten of the most common mistakes farm families make when planning for the future of their operation and what producers can start thinking about today to set their farm and family up for long-term success. In this episode you will learn about: • Why waiting too long to start succession conversations can create unnecessary pressure and conflict • The importance of asking the next generation if they truly want to farm instead of making assumptions • Why treating the farm like a business during transition is critical for long-term sustainability • The challenge of parents holding onto control too long and how it can stall the next generation • Why avoiding difficult family conversations often leads to bigger issues later • The risks that come from a lack of financial transparency within the family • How outside advisors can bring clarity and structure to the succession process • The difference between treating children equally versus treating them fairly • Why tax and estate planning should start much earlier than most families expect • The importance of preparing the next generation for leadership, not just ownership Key takeaway Succession planning is not a single event. It is a process that unfolds over years of communication, planning, and gradual transition. The earlier farm families start these conversations, the more options they have and the smoother the transition can be. By understanding the common mistakes many farm families make, producers can take proactive steps to protect their legacy and help ensure the farm continues for future generations. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy ============ SHOW RESOURCES FREE Transition Planning Resource eBook: If transition planning is on the horizon for your farm, don't miss downloading our FREE resource guide. https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/free_resources ============

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff talks with Jeremiah Hiatt, a mobile mechanic from Montana, about his shift from ranch work to running his own ag repair business. They get into imposter syndrome, pricing your work, balancing family life, and the real challenges of modern diagnostics, plus solid advice for techs thinking about going out on their own.Timestamps:05:48 Fixing farm equipment for neighbors12:26 Issues with new technology durability17:09 Importance of equipment maintenance26:33 Discussing work-life balance27:32 Balancing career and family goals34:01 Dealing with software updates41:33 Appreciating Harbor Freight Tools44:40 Diagnosing and fixing the computer52:56 Hydraulic equipment repair experience55:20 Deciding on vehicle investments01:03:24 Challenges in car maintenance01:07:46 Discussing automotive customer communication01:10:18 Deciding between repair options01:17:47 Discussing truck emission problems01:23:06 Limitations on job responsibilities01:27:53 Discussing changes in tech industry01:35:40 The evolution of diagnostic skills01:39:19 Diagnosing a car engine misfire01:47:18 Ideal work-life balance fantasy01:48:20 Finding balance and unplugging Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

Most leaders think they have a succession plan, but what they really have is a replacement plan. In this episode of The Leadership Hustle, Andrea Fredrickson and Michelle Hill break down the critical difference between succession planning and replacement planning. As organizations face increasing turnover from retirements and role changes, many leaders default to asking, "Who will take my role?" But that's the wrong starting point. Andrea and Michelle explain why true succession planning begins with strategy, not people. You'll learn how to define where your organization is going, identify the future skills required, and design the right structure before assigning names to roles. If you're planning for the future of your leadership team, this episode will help you avoid the biggest mistake most organizations make. For more resources on developing leadership skills visit us at Revela. Where we've helped hundreds of executives lead productive teams and thriving organizations. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. CAM has been a major topic lately, and a lot of that conversation keeps coming back to hyperDENT. But instead of just talking about the software itself, it's worth looking at real-world experience. Imagine USA has been using hyperDENT in their own lab for over 15 years. That kind of longevity says a lot—they're not just selling and supporting it, they're relying on it in their own production every single day. That's what really sets them apart. This week, Elvis and Barb sits down with Katherine Steinbock-Dyke of Whip Mix to talk legacy, leadership, and the evolution of a family-run powerhouse in the dental industry. As part of the Steinbock lineage, Katherine shares what it was like growing up around the business—from selling Girl Scout cookies on the shop floor to eventually stepping into the CEO role. Her journey wasn't a straight line, starting instead in international business and corporate HR before finding her way back to Whip Mix and working her way through multiple roles across the company. The conversation dives into the realities of running a multi-generational company in a rapidly changing industry. Katherine talks about balancing tradition with innovation, from gypsum and articulators to digital workflows and resin development. She opens up about the challenges of staying relevant, the importance of continuous improvement (hello, WIN program), and what it really means to lead a team she genuinely cares about. Along the way, there's plenty of classic bench banter—everything from assembling pizzas at Papa John's to the chaos of early 3D printing workflows and navigating massive trade shows like IDS. The episode wraps with a look at where Whip Mix is headed, Katherine's focus on reconnecting with labs and customers, and how the next generation is shaping the future of dental manufacturing while respecting its roots.Special Guest: Katherine Steinbock-Dyke.

SummaryIn this special episode of the Startup Junkies podcast sponsored by Bank of America, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley are joined by James Norman, Relationship Manager at Bank of America, to explore the evolving needs and challenges of today's entrepreneurs.The conversation opens with James sharing his personal journey—moving from a small community bank to a pivotal role at Bank of America, where he leverages the bank's robust resources and global reach to empower local business owners. Emphasizing the importance of strong banker-client relationships, James describes how Bank of America supports businesses from startup through fifty million dollars in annual revenue, offering a holistic suite of services covering capital access, risk management, and digital tools.A key highlight was Bank of America's focus on helping founders navigate current economic pressures like inflation and supply chain issues. James stressed the necessity of proactive communication with bankers and utilizing tools like the Cash Pro and BA360 platforms for real-time financial visibility. The episode also touches on the adoption of digital solutions and AI by businesses seeking efficiency, and the critical role of community engagement in expanding customer bases and brand visibility.The discussion closes with insights on succession planning, a step often overlooked by entrepreneurs. James advises starting these conversations years before an exit to maximize business value and ensure continuity. Listen to the full episode for actionable advice at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:46) How Bank of America Supports Business Clients(09:30) Supporting Startups Through Challenges(11:00) Navigating Supply Chain Issues(15:26) Adopting Digital Tools in Business(19:17) Bank of America's Small Business Support(23:47) The Importance of Succession Planning(28:34) Closing ThoughtsLinksDaniel KoonceCaleb TalleyStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeJames NormanBank of America

In this episode, we're joined by two leaders who reflect on the lessons that have shaped their careers and how they can inspire the next generation of leaders — all while navigating the growth of their respective companies and moving the entire dairy industry forward.Tune in to hear from Shawna Nelson, CEO of Organic Valley, and Bob Sarver, president and CEO of Great Lakes Cheese, about their perspectives on leadership and what lies ahead for dairy!If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.Like the show?Rate The Dairy Download on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, the Hort Culture team are joined by a full panel of guests: Hunter-Anne, and Spencer from KCARD, along with Dr. Steve Isaacs from the Agricultural Economics Department. Together, they dive into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—challenges in horticulture: succession planning.The conversation explores the realities of generational transition in horticulture businesses, including the emotional, financial, and operational complexities involved. Speakers highlight how succession is not just about handing off ownership, but about preserving knowledge, maintaining relationships, and ensuring long-term business sustainability.Key themes include: Early Planning is Essential: Waiting too long to plan for succession can create instability. Proactive strategies help avoid rushed or forced transitions. Communication Matters: Open dialogue between current owners, family members, and potential successors is critical to aligning expectations and avoiding conflict. Training the Next Generation: Preparing successors involves more than technical skills—it requires leadership development, decision-making experience, and industry awareness. Financial and Legal Considerations: Structuring ownership transfer, valuing the business, and navigating tax implications are all vital components of a successful plan. Non-Family Transitions: The episode also addresses alternatives to family succession, including employee ownership and external buyers, which are becoming more common in the industry.The episode emphasizes that succession planning is ultimately about legacy—ensuring that businesses, relationships, and expertise continue to thrive beyond the current generation.Listeners walk away with a deeper understanding of how thoughtful, intentional planning can safeguard the future of horticulture operations and support the next wave of industry leaders.Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD)University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension ServiceQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson talks with Megan Leasher, founder of Disruptive Journeys, about the challenges of succession planning in organizations. They discuss how to shift the perception of succession planning from a reactive process to a proactive strategy that involves all levels of the organization. Listeners will learn practical steps to identify critical roles, engage employees in the process, and create a culture of shared responsibility for leadership development. Understand the difference between succession planning and replacement planning. Identify critical roles that impact organizational success. Implement a committee approach to succession planning. Normalize conversations about succession planning within teams. Develop a common language to discuss succession planning effectively. 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode and guest 00:30 -- Importance of proactive succession planning 01:05 -- Personal story that sparked passion for succession planning 02:25 -- Difference between succession planning and replacement planning 04:03 -- Basketball analogy for succession planning 05:14 -- Limitations of focusing on high-level positions 07:03 -- Identifying critical roles in organizations 08:49 -- Committee approach to succession planning 10:29 -- Peer recognition in succession planning 11:24 -- Overcoming ego and turf wars in leadership 12:43 -- Common language for succession planning discussions 14:02 -- HR's role versus business leaders' responsibilities 15:02 -- Engaging employees in succession planning 16:20 -- Handling employees who are not interested in advancement 18:05 -- Ensuring fairness and equity in succession planning 20:04 -- Final thoughts and actionable question for leaders Guest: Megan Leasher, founder of Disruptive Journeys. She helps organizations strengthen leadership pipelines and develop intentional succession strategies. With extensive experience in leadership development, Megan focuses on creating proactive approaches to succession planning that involve all levels of an organization. Keywords: succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, critical roles, committee approach, organizational culture, skills development, HR responsibilities, workforce planning, talent management

This episode of Start With a Win challenges leaders to rethink how real growth actually happens - not through rigid planning alone, but through bold vision, intentional experimentation, and the courage to act before everything feels certain. Adam Contos sits down with success coach and top-ranked podcaster Mitch Matthews to explore how high-performing leaders and entrepreneurs can break out of incremental thinking, ignite bigger possibilities, and turn ambition into measurable momentum. It's a powerful conversation about cultivating the C word, building the A word, and leading with both imagination and execution - designed to help you unlock smarter strategy, stronger teams, and results that compound. If you're ready to lead beyond limits and create meaningful wins in business and life, this one will stretch the way you think.Mitch Matthews is a success coach, keynote speaker, and host of the top 1% podcast DREAM THINK DO. For more than 20 years, he's helped high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs clarify their purpose, think bigger, and take bold action. He's interviewed world-class performers - from bestselling authors to Oscar winners - and coached leaders at NIKE, NASA, Disney, and United Airlines. Mitch is also the creator of The Authority Bridge™, helping professionals build aligned, impact-driven coaching and speaking businesses.  Mitch lives a highly caffeinated life in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife Melissa and they have two wildly creative sons.00:00 Intro02:04 This concept is a three-step process…05:07 You can't do this alone…08:55 Do you know what this is and we're not talking about goals12:02 Never ask your team this…replace it with this14:15 When you move into the next step you have to become a scientist!16:25 Leadership habits and the biggest factor of the leader!   19:40 Oh the A word again.24:50 The P word is hugely important as well as the C word.   27:10 Do I shoot straight vs what should I say!www.mitchmatthews.com DREAM. THINK. DO. Connect with Adam & listen, rate, and subscribe to his podcast!https://linktr.ee/adamcontos===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

Succession planning isn't just about filling roles — it's about protecting your district.In this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato is joined by Bob Bayles and Will Lukang to discuss how succession planning must evolve from a reactive task into a strategic leadership priority.They explore leadership risk, mentorship, and the importance of developing future leaders through intentional coaching — especially during high-impact moments.This conversation offers practical insights for school business officials looking to strengthen their leadership pipeline and ensure continuity in times of transition.Contact School Business Insider:Check us out on social media:LinkedInTwitter (X)Website: https://asbointl.org/SBIEmail: podcast@asbointl.orgMake sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO International....

Smarter Business Exits: Strategies and Toolkits for Corporate Divorce, Succession Planning and Joint Exits by William B. Bierce https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Business-Exits-Strategies-Succession/dp/1943386781 Looking to profitably exit your business? In other words, are you a business owner with partners seeking to achieve smarter growth while designing an exit strategy and succession planning? Smarter Business Exits helps you identify classic solutions to foreseeable scenarios, so you can plan, adapt, renew, transform and restructure for exit excellence at different stages of your business's lifecycle. WARNING: Reading this book and implementing its strategies could lead to a significant increase in your liquidity, net worth, happiness and ambition to restart new projects and relationships. Start reading now to: understand how to design your organization for a business exit lifecycle; learn how corporate governance for owners can protect all parties; discover how dispute resolution can be successfully achieved; know what to do when corporate divorce litigation is foreseeable; learn the tips to special succession planning for family businesses; find exit strategies for startups and other multi-owner companies; discover the five types of exit planning toolkits your business must have; and gain even more than that! Smarter Business Exits answers the following question: How can I use governance tools to keep my fellow co-owners fulfilling their promises of service, loyalty, productivity and commitment during business exits? Scroll up and grab your copy now to discover how your exit path can be planned and executed to minimize ongoing pain and optimize your opportunities for exiting (or restructuring) your business! About the author An award-winning international business and technology attorney, William B. Bierce assists companies, their owners, boards and investors throughout a company's business lifecycles. As business lawyer, he advises on organizational design, business formation, capital raising, equity compensation, governance, risk management, crisis resolution, resiliency planning, compliance, roll-ups, corporate sales and divestitures. As a technology lawyer, he assists domestic and foreign clients on digital transformation, e-commerce, privacy, cybersecurity and strategic transactions. Bill has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border transactions for leading global companies in investments, banking and finance, consumer products, managed business services, manufacturing, transportation and digital media. He concentrates on mid-market niche companies, specialty manufacturing, services industries, family businesses, international businesses and tech companies.