Podcasts about Team building

In this Workday Playdate, Erin explores a leadership truth that's impossible to ignore right now: leaders are more connected than ever and lonelier than ever. Erin shares practical frameworks and personal stories to help you cultivate authentic community that strengthens your leadership, boosts resilience, and fuels sustainable confidence.If leadership has felt isolating, this episode is your reminder: you were never meant to do this alone.Inside This Episode:The Loneliness Paradox in Leadership: Why high achievers often feel the most isolated—and how social connection reduces burnout, increases engagement, and strengthens resilience.Leadership Is a Team Sport: The “buddy bench” metaphor that reframes leadership growth as something you practice with others, not in silos.The 4-Step Community Framework: A clear, actionable process to build a community that aligns with who you're becoming.From Spectator to Participant: Why passive membership doesn't build confidence and how contribution, visibility, and real-time sharing accelerate growth.Normalize Honest Feedback: How vulnerability + peer coaching deepen trust, psychological safety, and real leadership skill-building.Audit Your Energy: The simplest question to curate stronger relationships: Do I feel energized or drained after this interaction?Treadmill Friends vs. Couch Friends: Why some relationships stretch you and others soothe you, and why you need both (but in the right balance).Intentional Community > Accidental Proximity: Why mutual investment is the foundation of meaningful leadership support.Practice in Public: How spaces like Leadership Playground give leaders a monthly rep to test ideas, receive feedback, and build social confidence.Confidence Is a Community Byproduct: Why resilient leaders focus less on doing it alone and more on surrounding themselves with people who reflect their growth back to them.Who This Episode Is For:Leaders tired of carrying growth alonePeople managers craving deeper connectionHigh achievers who secretly feel isolatedEntrepreneurs and founders building something boldHumans ready to move from polished to presentYour Playdate PracticeFirst, write down the people who you interact with the most in professional settings. Second, ask yourself, “Do they challenge me? Do they support me? Do they inspire me?” Third, reach out to one leader and say something along the lines of, “Hey, how are you? I'm genuinely interested in your answer. Also, could you help me with X? I'm feeling like I need a little more help in this area.”Your FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Ben and Spence talk about life, birthdays, and football. They share personal stories, reflect on team facilities, and discuss the upcoming NFL draft, providing insights into team culture and player experiences. In this episode, we explore NFL draft strategies, team building, and the importance of tape over combine performance, with insights into the Steelers' draft plans and player evaluations.Footbahlin Cookbookhttps://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products/footbahlin-cookbook-volume-2?00:00 Introduction and Birthday Reflections01:06 Celebrating 44 Years of Life02:04 Family Pie Tradition and Personal Stories03:25 Thoughtfulness of Kids and Family Gifts08:05 Birthday Celebrations and Special Moments10:17 Family Dinner and Kids' Thoughtful Gifts11:45 Beer Tasting: Linen Kugel's Honey Weiss14:17 Reflections on Beer and Wisconsin Heritage15:36 Football Draft and NFL Insights16:18 NFLPA Report Cards and Organizational Culture18:36 Team Facilities and Organizational Culture23:01 Team Building and Facility Improvements28:36 Draft Strategy and Player Evaluation36:20 Draft Picks and Building a Contender40:21 Mock Drafts and Player Selection45:22 Beer Tasting Continues and Final Thoughts51:04 Building a Team for the Future53:08 Upcoming Announcements and Closing Remarks

Episode 628 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast teaches leaders how to uncover hidden profits by auditing unused assets, tightening inefficient processes, and addressing cultural and pricing blind spots. Learn how disciplined leadership and small operational adjustments can dramatically improve margins and long term stability.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In Episode 627 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito breaks down how to repair broken workplace alliances through accountability, direct communication, and mission alignment. This episode provides tactical steps leaders can use immediately to restore trust and protect organizational culture.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Scaling from regional VP to global CRO is not a promotion. It is a shift from managing execution to defining meaning at scale. In this replay conversation, Cedric Pech reflects on leading a 2,000-person global sales organization at MongoDB, integrating complex routes to market, and building culture that withstands market volatility. He breaks down the difference between compensation-driven leadership and purpose-driven leadership, why execution alone creates burnout, and how resilient organizations are built long before downturns arrive. For CROs and revenue leaders navigating scale, volatility, or retention pressure, this episode offers a grounded perspective on building durable teams without burning them out. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

In Episode 626 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito introduces The Feedback Flywheel, a tactical framework for turning daily feedback into cultural momentum. Learn how consistent observation, direct conversations, and follow up create accountability and long term performance gains.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this Workday Playdate, Erin dives into the discomfort of “good awkward” with Henna Pryor. Henna is a workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and author who helps teams build social fitness in a world that's forgotten how to human. Together, they unpack why our social muscles have atrophied (thanks, tech + pandemic isolation) and how leaning into micro-discomfort can radically improve leadership, communication, and team cohesion.This episode is your permission slip to stop polishing and start connecting.Inside This Episode:Social Muscles Are Flabby: Why hyper-connectivity is sabotaging real connection—and what it's doing to workplace communication and confidence.Micro-Disagreements, Major Growth: How low-stakes conflict and social repetition build trust, resilience, and stronger teams.Asking for Help Without Spiraling: The surprising stat: 1 in 3 employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help. Let's fix that.The Neuroscience of Shared Moments: Why laughter, eye contact, and shared awkwardness boost psychological safety and belonging.Normalize the Awkward: How naming “good awkward” in real time reduces fear and strengthens authentic leadership.Language Builds Safety: Practical scripts to express discomfort, validate emotions, and create space for real dialogue.Humor as a Leadership Strategy: Why playfulness lowers defensiveness, reduces conflict anxiety, and makes feedback easier to hear.Good Enough > Perfect: Ditching perfectionism to build faster recovery and stronger comeback rates in tough moments.Recovery Rate > Failure Rate: Why resilient leaders focus less on avoiding discomfort and more on how quickly they bounce back.Make Work a Playground Again: Micro-exercises and small social reps teams can use immediately to rebuild connection and confidence.Who This Episode Is For:Leaders who want to build psychological safety without the corporate fluffPeople managers craving stronger team connection and communicationHigh achievers unlearning perfectionismRemote and hybrid teams rebuilding social confidenceHumans ready to trade polished for presentYour FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Henna PryorHenna's LinkedInHenna's websiteHenna's InstagramHenna's book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest YouConnect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part of being a great leader is being self-aware and understanding the blind spots in your leadership approach. In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, we sit down with Jill Macauley to unpack the concept of blind spots through the lens of Martin Dubin's book Blindspotting. Jill is the Chief Operating Officer at Behavioral Essentials and brings over 15 years of experience in business and non-profit consulting. Her work centers around helping leaders grow, plan strategically, and communicate well with their teams. She supports leaders in analyzing behavioral patterns, navigating role transitions, and fostering healthier and more effective workplace cultures. They discuss what a blind spot is, the misconceptions around the concept, and why being self-aware as a leader is vital. Learn how not recognizing your blind spots impacts your team, the hidden costs of blind spots for an organization, how leaders can balance empathy with accountability, and how to get the most out of your employees while keeping them happy. They also talk about why sustainable performance requires cycles of intensity and recovery, what the Blindspotting model and assessment focus on, and more. Tune in to learn how spotting your blind spots, building awareness, and leading with agency and dignity can help you show up stronger for your team, your organization, and yourself.Key Points From This Episode:How blindspots and being self-aware act as the foundation for better leadership.Explore the concept of a blind spot in leadership and why it is hard to identify.Discover what turning self-awareness into self-reflection looks like in practice.Learn how fostering dignity and agency in the workplace drives performance.What dignity means in the workplace and how fear-based leadership impacts results.Quotes:“We're not factory workers, we're thinkers. Thinking work is the dominant work in the workplace now.” — Jill Macauley “The definition of business success, quarter to quarter and shareholder output, is not wholesome, it is not sustainable, and it is not how businesses actually have compounding success.” — Jill Macauley “I think a lot of people forget about awareness of the organization and they forget the organization is bigger than any one of us.” — Jill Macauley“You can't have a greater understanding unless you understand yourself first.” — Jill Macauley Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Jill Macauley on LinkedInBehavioral EssentialsBlindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a LeaderThe Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and WinPoor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. MungerBlindspottingLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

This episode explores leadership lessons hidden inside the world's most iconic paintings and explains how consistency, restraint, authenticity, and time shape leadership legacy.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledMost shops say they “do the right thing.” Mark Lowe from Yeck's Auto Repair went out and proved it by earning the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. In this conversation, we dig into what the award actually measures (hint: it's way more than reviews), what the application process revealed about their business, and how the recognition boosted team pride and customer confidence once that trophy hit the front counter.We also connect the dots to something shop owners can't ignore anymore: AI-driven recommendations. If ChatGPT (and the tools built around it) are looking for trust signals, the BBB can be one of the loudest ones in the room, and Mark shares exactly how they've leveraged the award on their website and marketing to lower people's guard and get them in the door.If you want more trust, better positioning, and a marketing angle that isn't just “$XX off an oil change,” hit play and listen to this episode.Show Notes with TimestampsIntroduction and Origin of the Episode (00:00:10) Brian introduces Mark Lowe, explains how the episode came from an AI class discussing BBB trust signals.Winning the BBB Torch Award for Ethics (00:01:41) Mark shares about receiving the 2024 BBB Torch Award for Ethics in Omaha, Midwest region.Torch Award Application Process and Criteria (00:01:59) Discussion of the rigorous application process, including community involvement, shop culture, and ethical practices.Community Involvement and Veteran Programs (00:02:59) Mark describes their community giveback and veteran support programs as part of the award submission.History with the BBB (00:03:23) Mark recounts how long they've been involved with the BBB and the value of active participation.Impact of BBB Membership Before the Award (00:04:07) Mark discusses limited customer impact from BBB membership prior to winning the award.Self-Reflection During Application (00:04:49) The application process prompted Mark to evaluate and improve business practices and staff support.Changes Made After Application (00:05:30) Mark highlights increased focus on employee training and development as a result of the process.Training and Team Building (00:06:16) Mark explains their approach to staff training, including attending Vision in Kansas City as a team.Award Ceremony and Recognition (00:07:28) Mark describes the award ceremony, online recognition, and displaying the award in the shop.Multiple Winners and Judging Process (00:08:31) Explanation of how multiple shops can win and the responsibility to judge future applicants.Award Eligibility and Reapplication (00:09:24) Mark clarifies the waiting period before reapplying for the Torch Award.

Rob Walling is a godfather of the bootstrapped SaaS movement — he's started 6 companies (5 bootstrapped), built and sold Drip for 8 figures, and created the infrastructure behind MicroConf, TinySeed (which has raised nearly $60 million and invested in over 210 SaaS companies), and Startups for the Rest of Us (820+ episodes over 15 years). But here's what surprised me: Rob told me he's more of a creator these days than a software founder. The guy who built and sold an email marketing platform now gets his dopamine from podcasting, writing books, and making YouTube videos. And his experience on both sides gives him a perspective on the vibe coding trend that I think every creator needs to hear. In this episode, we get into the actual mechanics of how Rob runs his business — the team of 11 people, the $100,000-$120,000 monthly payroll, the four brands he wishes were two. We talk about how he eliminated stress from his life through therapy, hiring owner-level thinkers, and handing the project management to someone else entirely. And we have a real conversation about why vibe coding a SaaS product is probably not the opportunity you think it is — even if you have a big audience. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode; part 2 lives on Rob's podcast, Startups for the Rest of Us. → Rob Walling on Twitter/X → Rob Walling's YouTube Channel → Startups for the Rest of Us (Podcast) → MicroConf → TinySeed → Drip (Rob's 8-figure exit) → SavvyCal (co-founded by Derek Reimer) Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:24) Introduction — why Rob Walling is a unicorn in the bootstrapped SaaS world (02:40) Mapping the full Rob Walling business ecosystem: podcast, MicroConf, TinySeed, books, YouTube (05:15) How Producer Ron keeps the trains running on time across four brands (06:44) Inside the team of 11: roles, full-time commitment, and why Rob stopped hiring part-time (07:53) The psychology of making your first full-time hire (and Rob's 8-year wait for MicroConf) (09:33) Moving from task-level to project-level to owner-level thinkers (10:27) Four brands, two LLCs — the insurance story behind the split and why Rob wants to consolidate (12:18) Why Rob doesn't want his name on everything (and the legacy question) (14:41) Identity shifts: from SaaS founder to serial entrepreneur to content creator (16:31) The vibe coding reality check: why building SaaS is 10x harder than creating content (19:09) Why SaaS churn makes recurring revenue harder than it looks for creators (21:04) The construction analogy: tool sheds vs. skyscrapers and where vibe coding breaks down (24:53) Data from 234 investments: only 10-15% of successful SaaS companies lack a technical founder (27:00) The bigger opportunity for creators: equity partnerships instead of vibe coding (29:00) 'Build your network, not your audience' — why audiences plateau for SaaS growth (31:53) A week in Rob's life: deep work Mondays, advising Wednesdays, and the 329 TinySeed founders (34:00) How Rob eliminated stress: therapy, delegation, and giving up project management (38:46) Hiring for high-functioning: screening for 'Producer Ron'-level operators (41:21) The positive tension of deadline stress and why containers make you ship (43:09) Post-exit motivation: 6 months of comic books, guitar, and getting bored into purpose *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠#291: 48 Hours With Clawdbot: How I'm Using It and Initial Reactions *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

A deep dive into the BBC Shipping Forecast and the timeless leadership lessons it teaches about calm communication, consistency, and trust. Learn how leaders can create clarity and stability in uncertain environments.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Drop what you're doing! Living in the moment. Forget the past, learn for the past, and plan for the future. But right now chill and enjoy life now.#denimandpearlslive #TeamBuilding #ep246 #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #DenimAndPearlsLive #Podcast #KeynoteSpeaker

In the current discourse on creativity and leadership, Amy Vaughan emerges as a formidable force, redefining paradigms in the digital landscape. This episode elucidates her multifaceted approach to empowering women in technology and marketing, a mission that is both timely and critical in today's evolving corporate environment. As the Chief Executive Officer of Together Digital, she champions a network that facilitates strategic connections among over 500 women, fostering a community built on collaboration and innovation. Furthermore, her role as Managing Director of Marketeer Collaborative demonstrates her commitment to cultivating spaces conducive to creativity and collective growth. Throughout our dialogue, we traverse her personal journey, her visionary insights on team dynamics, and the imperative of intentional networking within professional spheres, emphasizing that meaningful connections serve not only as a foundation for success but also as an essential element of personal well-being.Amy Vaughn joins us to share her remarkable journey of transforming creativity and leadership in the digital age. As a seasoned creative director and the CEO of Together Digital, Amy champions the empowerment of women in tech, pushing boundaries and advocating for innovation that makes a tangible impact. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful connections and community, which she views as essential to personal and professional growth. During our conversation, we delved into the challenges women face in the tech sector, including the persistent pay gap and the need for greater representation. Tune in as we explore how fostering a culture of collaboration and understanding can pave the way for a more equitable future in the workplace.Takeaways:The importance of running towards aspirations rather than fleeing from fears is a fundamental principle for personal and professional growth.Building an effective team necessitates a focus on cultural addition rather than mere conformity, thereby enhancing diversity of thought and experience.Time management is paramount for fostering creativity; establishing structured periods for deep work facilitates innovation and productivity.Networking is critical; leveraging connections can significantly enhance career opportunities, especially in hidden job markets that are not publicly advertised.Women in tech and marketing face systemic challenges, including the persistent gender pay gap and underrepresentation, necessitating proactive measures from leadership to promote equity.Embracing a hybrid work model is essential for modern organizations, as it accommodates the evolving preferences of a workforce increasingly valuing flexibility and autonomy.Links referenced in this episode:togetherindigital.comthemarketercollab.comhttps://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/Mentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationJoin Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of the live webinar "Winning the 2025 Tax Game," where high-net-worth investors and real estate pros dive deep into proven, legal strategies to slash taxes, protect wealth, and keep more money working for you in 2025 and beyond.Panel:KC Chohan:Founder specializing in charitable structures (private foundations, donor-advised funds, asset donations) that deliver up to 50% AGI deductions while maintaining control and legacy—perfect for physicians, attorneys, and multi-seven-figure earners.Rob McBride: Experienced CPA focused on real estate investors and pass-through businesses; covers maximizing deferrals, capital loss harvesting, cost segregation, real estate professional status, recapture risks, and proper entity setup for massive savings.Caleb Guilliams: Author of The And Asset; explains optimized whole life insurance as a tax-deferred, tax-free-access storage vehicle for capital, plus how to leverage it for real estate, business acquisitions, and generational wealth transfer.From Augusta Rule rentals and paying your kids to bonus depreciation pitfalls, proactive quarterly planning, and building the right advisory team, this session delivers high-impact ideas to minimize your IRS bill without sacrificing growth or lifestyle. Ideal for active real estate investors, business owners, and anyone serious about mailbox money in a changing tax landscape.TIMESTAMPS0:40 - Event Overview: Winning the 2025 Tax Game2:48 - Panelist Intros: Rob McBride, Caleb Guilliams, KC Chohan3:55 - KC Chohan: Charitable Strategies & Philanthropy Structures7:02 - Rob McBride: CPA Perspective, Entity Optimization, Tax Planning9:58 - Caleb Guilliams: Whole Life Insurance for Tax Efficiency & Capital Storage12:05 - Low-Hanging Fruit: Entity Structure & QBI Benefits13:02 - KC: Right Entity Type Can Reduce Taxes 50%16:28 - Rob: Maximize Retirement Deferrals & Capital Loss Harvesting19:46 - Caleb: Augusta Rule, Paying Kids, Depreciation via Real Estate24:18 - Bonus Depreciation & Accelerated Write-Offs (KC & Rob)27:26 - Recapture Risks & Long-Term Holding Periods (Rob)30:07 - Life Insurance Benefits: Tax-Deferred Growth & Tax-Free Access (Caleb)34:23 - Team Building & Proactive Quarterly Planning (KC)37:10 - Books & Resources Recommendations39:34 - 2026 Outlook: TCJA Permanence & Bonus Depreciation Focus43:55 - Panelist Contact & Resources RoundJoint the Wealth Forum: bronsonequity.com/wealthConnect with the Guests:KC ChohanWebsite: https://www.togethercfo.com/Rob McBrideWebsite: mrmcpas.comCaleb GuilliamsWebsite: taxandassets.comEmail: caleb@betterwealth.com#TaxStrategy#TaxPlanning#RealEstateTax#Depreciation#CharitableGiving#LifeInsurance#EntityStructure

An inside look at the leadership systems, decision making, and cultural discipline required to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, and what leaders at every level can learn from the world's largest operational test.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In today's minisode, Football coach and author Brian White shares essential leadership lessons on building winning cultures that apply far beyond the field. Brian breaks down why trust must flow both ways, from the individual entering a new organization and from the team itself, and reveals why assimilating into an existing culture before trying to change it is the key to lasting impact. Whether you're a sales leader establishing yourself in a new company, a manager building team cohesion, or a CRO creating a culture where people compete selfishly but give selflessly, this episode delivers actionable insights on peer leadership, the power of direct human engagement, and why the huddle is always more important than the position. Brian White is a veteran Division I football coach, Assistant Coach of the Year, and author of The Locker Room Is Not for Sale. Over 55 years in and around elite programs including Notre Dame, he has coached national champions, developed NFL talent including Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, and built cultures grounded in respect, accountability, and the human touch. Resources mentioned: The Locker Room Is Not for Sale by Brian White The Qualified Sales Leader by John McMahon Want to know how top-performing organizations create a culture of consistent success? Check out Force Management's guide to the Predictable Revenue Framework:  https://hubs.li/Q03-T6NH0 Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

The First 10 Minutes Crisis Protocol breaks down how leaders should think, speak, and act in the opening moments of a crisis. This episode gives practical, battle tested steps to stabilize teams, protect credibility, and set the conditions for smart decisions under pressure.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Episode 621 explores how leadership is shaped in the overlooked moments between meetings, decisions, and reactions. Learn practical ways to lead with discipline, presence, and consistency in the margins of your day.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

We'll open the show with Gary Parrish in-studio and we'll joke around for a little bit before getting into the battle of injury reports tonight between the Grizzlies and Jazz (3:00). We'll then move to talking about the Tigers loss last night to South Florida and Penny Hardaway's emotional press conference, how the season is taking a toll on him, if he'll return next season to coach the Tigers, how to build a college roster with the money they have available and more (16:00). Jaren Jackson Jr returns to the Forum tonight as a member of the Jazz. We'll discuss how emotional his video tribute will be, if Jitty will also get one and then Chris talks about team buliding in the NBA in 2026 and how it has changed from even 5 years ago. Will young teams be the new wave due to the salary cap implications of what you have to pay guys outside of their rookie contracts now??? (1:14:34)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

In this episode, Paul Falavolito breaks down the critical leadership decision of when to automate tasks and when to delegate responsibility. Learn how to avoid common control traps and build systems and people at the same time.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

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Episode 619 explains how leaders can continue learning while managing pressure, responsibility, and constant decision making. This episode delivers practical ways to build learning into real leadership days without corporate buzz words.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this Workday Playdate episode, Erin delivers a no-fluff leadership reset in How to Not Suck at Being a Boss. Erin breaks down how reactive habits quietly erode trust (hello burnout and disengagement) and replaces them with a five-step framework rooted in emotional awareness and clear communication.Inside This Episode:Autopilot Leadership: Why reactionary management drains morale and how to interrupt itEnergy Sets the Tone: How your emotional state shapes culture, creativity, and resultsListen to Understand: Stop fixing. Start hearing. (Yes, it changes everything.)Clear Expectations: Saying it out loud + writing it down = fewer misunderstandingsPsychological Safety: Celebrating effort, learning, and growth to build real trustLead Yourself First: Self-awareness, reflection, and owning mistakes like a proThe Five-Step Framework: Erin's simple roadmap to becoming a more effective bossImprov at Work: Why “blocking the scene” kills connection—and what to do insteadYes-And Check-In: A practical exercise to deepen presence in daily team momentsEmbrace Imperfection: Leading with humanity beats leading with controlWho This Episode Is For:New managers and seasoned leaders who want to level upPeople leaders building emotionally safe, high-performing teamsHumans navigating burnout, disengagement, or workplace uncertaintyRemote and hybrid leaders craving deeper connectionAnyone ready to lead with more empathy, clarity, and playYour Playdate PracticeThe “Yes, And” Check-in: This week, when a team member comes to you with an issue, listen to understand, not to respond. Once they finish sharing, say, “Tell me more.” When they tell you more, say, “Yes I hear you, and here's how I can support you through this.”Your FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Alamar—former NBA analytics executive with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, and author of Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers—joins Wharton Moneyball to break down emerging NBA storylines, the unintended consequences of draft lottery reform, bold alternatives to tanking, and the case for analytics trailblazer Dean Oliver's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Cade, Eric, and Adi also explore statistical evidence of Olympic figure skating bias, debate event proliferation in skiing and speed skating, unpack the Los Angeles Lakers' Pythagorean paradox, and assess historic performance runs by athletes such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Scottie Scheffler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What hard conversation are you avoiding right now?In this solo episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ reflects on Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, and even the Winter Olympics to unpack one central leadership tension: compassion and accountability must coexist. Real leadership is not choosing between love and standards - it is holding both.Through presidential vignettes, youth sports culture, and lessons from business and family life, BJ introduces a practical three-part framework for developing leaders: Compassion, Clarity, and Courage. This episode challenges listeners to examine whether they are truly leading with compassion - or simply avoiding discomfort.Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:• Why growth - for you and your team - is determined by the number of uncomfortable conversations you're willing to have.• The difference between compassion and comfort, and why lowering the standard helps no one.• Lessons from presidential leadership such as Lincoln's empathy paired with accountability, Washington's self-discipline and moral restraint, and Roosevelt's belief that high standards are a form of respect. • The three-part leadership blueprint: compassion, clarity, and courage• What Norway's youth sports philosophy and Olympic success reveal about balancing joy and standards in development.Quotes:“Love without accountability is a leadership weakness.” — BJ Kraemer“Accountability begins with self-discipline and self-governance.” — BJ Kraemer“I think when you have high-love, high-expectation leadership, performance will increase. The mission will get accomplished. The culture will be improved.” — BJ Kraemer Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Dichotomy of LeadershipLincoln on Leadership The Art of ManlinessDo Hard ThingsLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Micro-Strategies for Macro-Impact breaks down how small, consistent leadership actions create massive long-term results. This episode gives practical, real-world ways leaders can improve trust, clarity, and performance without chasing big initiatives.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this episode, I share the biggest lessons on building a sustained, growing business and a successful team, which I believe is the key to achieving your biggest ambitions. I talk about why I've never burnt out, how to stop chasing external validation, and the need for candor when recruiting. I explain why loving the process—the game of business, marketing, and sales—is more important than the prize. I also discuss the "barbell" future of sales, where both AI and old-school analog methods will be key.You'll learn about:Why business has never been about the money for meHow to avoid burnout and complacencyThe essential need for real candor in recruitingMy strategy for hiring senior talentWhy caring about your team is the key differentiatorThe future of sales in a "barbell" world

In episode 617 of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito explains how culture drift begins, the early warning signs leaders miss, and the daily leadership actions required to correct it before damage becomes irreversible.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Command presence without command ego is about leading with calm, clarity, and credibility instead of volume or intimidation. This episode breaks down how leaders can command respect, build trust, and stabilize chaos without letting ego sabotage their influence.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Rapid Response Leadership breaks down five practical steps leaders can use to act decisively under pressure without creating chaos. This episode teaches how calm, clarity, ownership, and presence define leadership when it matters most.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Breaking the Ice: How Humor Won the Day for Yael Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: כשפתיתי השלג כיסו את העיר לבן, בתוך משרד חם במרכז העיר, הייתה ישיבה חשובה.En: When the snowflakes covered the city in white, inside a warm office in the city center, there was an important meeting.He: יעל ישבה ליד השולחן עם המחשב הנייד שלה פתוח, והיא הייתה מלאה בתחושת מתח.En: Yael sat at the table with her laptop open, filled with a sense of tension.He: היא ידעה שהמצגת הזו יכולה להיות צעד משמעותי לקראת הקידום שהיא כל כך רוצה.En: She knew that this presentation could be a significant step toward the promotion she so desires.He: המשרד היה מלא באנשים.En: The office was full of people.He: דוד, הקולגה הוותיק והידידותי, ישב מולה, ורחל, עמיתתה המנוסה, ישבה בצד השני של השולחן.En: David, the veteran and friendly colleague, sat across from her, and Rachel, her experienced coworker, sat on the other side of the table.He: הטמפרטורה הייתה קרה בחוץ, אך האווירה הייתה מתוחה וחמה בפנים.En: The temperature was cold outside, but the atmosphere was tense and warm inside.He: המנהל הזמין את כולם להתיישב, והישיבה החלה.En: The manager invited everyone to sit down, and the meeting began.He: כשהגיע תורה של יעל, היא לחצה על כפתור ההתחלה במחשב שלה, והמסך התמלא בתמונה גדולה של חתול עם כובע לבבות וכתובית: "אהבה פברוארית - חורף עליז!"En: When Yael's turn came, she pressed the start button on her computer, and the screen filled with a large picture of a cat with a heart hat and the caption: "February Love - A Joyful Winter!"He: הלם קצר מילא את החדר.En: A short shock filled the room.He: מישהו אחז בנשימה, מישהו מלמל משהו בשקט.En: Someone held their breath, someone mumbled something quietly.He: הלחץ עלה, ולרגע אחד בודד הזמן עצר.En: The tension rose, and for one solitary moment, time stopped.He: יעל הביטה סביב וראתה את העיניים עליה.En: Yael looked around and saw all eyes on her.He: ברגע של החלטה אמיצה, היא חייכה חיוך רחב ואמרה בקול משעשע, "טוב, רציתי לשבור את הקרח... דווקא לרגל ולנטיין!"En: In a moment of bold decision, she smiled a wide smile and said in an amusing tone, "Well, I wanted to break the ice... especially for Valentine's!"He: צחוק פרץ בחדר.En: Laughter erupted in the room.He: אפילו המנהל, שמעט מאד היה צוחק, הנהן בחיוך קטן.En: Even the manager, who rarely laughed, nodded with a small smile.He: המתח התפוגג, ויעל ניצלה את ההזדמנות לעבור במהירות למצגת האמיתית.En: The tension dissipated, and Yael seized the opportunity to quickly move on to the real presentation.He: במשך עשרים הדקות הבאות, יעל דיברה בהתלהבות על הפרויקט שלה.En: For the next twenty minutes, Yael spoke enthusiastically about her project.He: היא הציגה את כל הנתונים, ההצלחות והתכניות לעתיד.En: She presented all the data, successes, and future plans.He: היא שילבה בדיחה קטנה פה ושם, שזכתה להערכה ואהדה מהקהל.En: She inserted a small joke here and there, which was met with appreciation and empathy from the audience.He: כשהישיבה הסתיימה, דוד ורחל ניגשו אליה ואמרו לה כמה הם התרשמו.En: When the meeting ended, David and Rachel approached her and told her how impressed they were.He: "היית מצוינת," אמר דוד.En: "You were excellent," said David.He: "והבדיחה על החתול היתה נהדרת," הוסיפה רחל בחיוך.En: "And the joke about the cat was great," added Rachel with a smile.He: מחוץ לחדר הישיבות, כשהשלג המשיך לרדת, יעל חשה תחושת הקלה ועמדה לראשונה להבין: הטעויות שלה, וגם החוש הומור שלה, יכולים לשמש כלי רב עוצמה.En: Outside the meeting room, as the snow continued to fall, Yael felt a sense of relief and began to understand for the first time: her mistakes, and even her sense of humor, could be a powerful tool.He: היא הצליחה לכבוש את לבבות חבריה לעבודה ולזכות בהערכה אמיתית.En: She managed to win the hearts of her colleagues and earn genuine appreciation.He: כשיצאה מהמשרד, היא הביטה בשמיים הלבנים וחשה שכל דבר אפשרי.En: As she left the office, she looked at the white skies and felt that anything was possible.He: אולי, רק אולי, הקידום שלה מתקרב.En: Maybe, just maybe, her promotion was approaching. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: פתיתי שלגpromotion: קידוםveteran: וותיקtension: מתחcoworker: עמיתהtemperature: טמפרטורהatmosphere: אווירהdissipated: התפוגגenthusiastically: בהתלהבותgenuine: אמיתיתcaption: כתוביתbold: אמיצהpresentation: מצגתseize: ניצלהappreciation: הערכהempathy: אהדהapproaching: מתקרבopportunity: הזדמנותsuccesses: הצלחותsense: תחושהrelief: הקלהhearts: לבבותpowerful: רב עוצמהunderstand: להביןmistakes: טעויותamusing: משעשעsky: שמייםsignificant: משמעותיcolleague: קולגהlaughter: צחוקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Manuel Burque sale a la calle para preguntar por planes entre amigos mientras repasamos la nueva confluencia de izquierdas. Laura Hernández y Adrián Azpilicueta, de Froggy Events. nos explican qué es el teambuilding y cómo animar hasta a los más reticentes a pasárselo bien con escape rooms y retos de equipo. Ángela Quintas desentraña el potaje de vigilia, una variedad sin carne y Narciso Bermejo, de Rambal, reivindica la cocina de cuchara como acto de tradición y conversación.

Manuel Burque sale a la calle para preguntar por planes entre amigos mientras repasamos la nueva confluencia de izquierdas. Laura Hernández y Adrián Azpilicueta, de Froggy Events. nos explican qué es el teambuilding y cómo animar hasta a los más reticentes a pasárselo bien con escape rooms y retos de equipo. Ángela Quintas desentraña el potaje de vigilia, una variedad sin carne y Narciso Bermejo, de Rambal, reivindica la cocina de cuchara como acto de tradición y conversación.

Great leadership is not about talking more, it is about listening deeper. In this episode, Paul breaks down how listening twice and speaking once builds trust, improves decisions, and strengthens leadership presence in real world situations.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In episode 613 of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul explains why every leader needs a recurring tech update and how staying close to systems, tools, and friction keeps leaders credible, informed, and effective.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Season four of The Money Lap kicks off with Parker, Landon, and Josh diving into NASCAR's new Chase format, Daytona 500 qualifying drama, and the challenges of social media visibility for motorsports. They debate the impact of algorithm-driven content, discuss major contract news, and preview the season's biggest storylines—including free agency and new technical rules in F1. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:46 - Social Media Algorithms & NASCAR Visibility 11:29 - End-of-Season Burnout & Offseason Vibes 13:04 - Viral Tweets & Social Media Breaks 16:01 - Travel Mishaps & Customer Service 19:08 - Offseason Recap & Daytona 500 Qualifying 21:00 - Daytona 500 Qualifying Format Gripe 22:32 - Unrestricted Qualifying Dream & Team Finances 26:11 - Daytona 500 Open Field & Qualifying Spots 30:12 - Jimmie Johnson's Provisional & Purse Discussion 33:33 - Carson Hocevar's Long-Term Contract 35:07 - NASCAR Chase Format Returns 42:00 - Crown Jewel Races & Playoff Implications 43:52 - Early Season Wins & Consistency 46:02 - Rivalries & Points System Impact 51:36 - 2026 Free Agency Bonanza 52:56 - Kyle Busch's Value & Potential Moves 56:29 - Spire's Strategy & Team Building 58:14 - NASCAR O'Reilly Series Growth & Alliances 1:01:04 - Midfield Investment & Series Health 1:02:55 - Formula 1: Ferrari Fandom & Hamilton Rumors 1:04:15 - F1 2026 Regulations & Red Bull Speed 1:05:13 - Car Size Changes & F1 Visuals 1:06:58 - Mercedes Engine Controversy 1:08:03 - Cadillac's F1 Debut & Livery Critique 1:10:07 - Active Aero & X-Mode in F1 1:11:22 - F1 Testing Results & IndyCar DC Race 1:12:30 - NASCAR vs. IndyCar Street Races 1:13:32 - Jenson Button Retirement & St. Pete Truck Race 1:14:12 - Hosts' 2026 Championship & Daytona Picks 1:18:14 - Outro (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 2400 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping for orders over $20. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2026, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

What you'll learn in this episode:● How to set clear expectations and define rules of engagement● Why great leaders hire for their weaknesses● The art of listening when others disagree● How to respond instead of react when challenges arise● How to remove bottlenecks and empower team decisions● Why collaboration beats being “right” every time

In Episode 612, Paul breaks down how leaders get trapped in outdated personal narratives and how to intentionally rewrite their leadership story through ownership, clarity, and daily action.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this conversation, we introduce a speaker and author whose journey began in a small cafe, where she learned that leadership is truly about human connections rather than just metrics. Her story offers inspiration and motivation for fostering effective interactions in the workplace that bring harmony.Lisa Even (ee-ven) is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact.Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.A nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa has partnered with top organizations across the world to help teams navigate change and create remarkable performance. Through her signature S.E.A. Model (Show up, Engage, Adapt), Lisa teaches that culture and performance aren't built in meetings; they're built in the moments in between, through our attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. She helps leaders recognize that their ripple effect, the tone they set, the energy they bring, and the example they model, has the power to shape trust, collaboration, and long-term results.Drawing on more than a decade of experience leading teams and studying what great leaders do differently, Lisa equips audiences to move from the day-to-day hustle and firefighting to captaining their own ship. Her message blends strategy, science, humor, and connection, showing that when leaders focus on creating a Good Ripple Effect, results always follow. She brings contagious energy, actionable insights, and a real-world perspective to every room. Known for making leadership practical and people-centered, she challenges leaders to think beyond daily metrics and consider the legacy their leadership leaves behind, the kind measured not just in results, but in how people feel, perform, grow, and show up because of them.Whether she's on stage, in a workshop, or hosting conversations on her podcast, Lisa reminds leaders of a simple truth: leadership isn't just an initiative, it's a performance strategy.Lisa EvenLinks: Website: https://www.lisaeven.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisa_even/videos Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-good-ripple-effect/id1737506915Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-even-have-good-ripple-effect-0778b112/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaeven_/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services. Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use."

In this Workday Playdate, Erin welcomes leadership trailblazer Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, for a conversation about authenticity, empathy, and emotional fluency at work. This episode is a heart-forward guide to showing up as your full self so you can build trust, spark creativity, and lead with courage in today's complex workplace.Erin and Claude explore how emotional safety, vulnerability, and presence directly impact performance, innovation, and connection. At the heart of the episode is a call to expand at work. Through improv principles like “yes, and,” culture addition (not culture fit), Erin and Claude offer leaders real ways to create psychologically safe, high-trust environments where people actually thrive.Inside This Episode:Authentic Leadership: Why being yourself at work is strategicEmotional Safety at Work: How trust and psychological safety unlock creativity, loyalty, and performanceClaude's Journey: From surf instructor to Chief Heart OfficerWater as Wisdom: Flow, movement, and calm as leadership metaphorsImprov at Work: Using “yes, and” to build collaboration, presence, and connectionCulture Addition: Moving beyond exclusionary culture fit to build stronger, more inclusive teamsEmotional Fluency: Learning to “speak human” and release outdated professionalism normsTrusting the Long Game: Patience, vulnerability, and leadership lessons from Gary VaynerchukPurpose & Joyful Service: Choosing love over fear to create real impactPractical Takeaways:Discover your authentic self through values, triggers, and feedbackPractice grounded presence and emotional regulationExpand instead of shrink in moments of discomfortLead with love, clarity, and courageWho This Episode Is For:Leaders ready to show up more authenticallyPeople managers building emotionally safe, high-performing culturesAnyone navigating burnout, disengagement, or uncertaintyRemote and hybrid leaders creating connection without proximityHumans who want to lead with more empathy, purpose, and playYour FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Claude SilverClaude's LinkedInClaude's InstagramClaude's websiteClaude's bookConnect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What you'll learn in this episode:How to identify your top three priorities before you start hiringThe right order of leverage—and why hiring too soon can kill your growthWhy belief and consistent lead generation come before building an organizationHow to retain top talent through growth and developmentThe importance of building a “bench” of leaders who can step in when neededWhat it takes to remove yourself from your business (the right way) 

What does it mean to create a safe space to fail? During this episode, we are going outside of the built environment to speak to a different kind of inspiring leader in his field. Paul Donovan is the CEO and Head Coach of Jersey Wahoos, a USA swimming club program located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. He is a champion of self-compassion and kindness. In this conversation, Paul shares how to balance compassion with accountability, navigate parental pressure, and prevent burnout in youth sports. He reflects on quiet leadership, the real mission behind his coaching that goes far beyond the swimming pool, and why leading by example and giving generously of one's time is essential as a youth sports coach. There are so many principles for life that can be learned through sports, and today's episode is a deep dive into how, with the right coach and leadership, participating in them can really be a last bastion of discipline in challenging environments. Thanks for listening. Key Points From This Episode: •   What it looks like to balance compassion and accountability while leading young people.•   Causes of burnout in youth sports.•   Building awareness of the organization while remaining focused on celebrating internal successes.•   Leading by example in coaching and youth sports.•   How youth sports can be the final bastion of discipline in challenging environments.  Quotes: “I think burnout is an emotional state of mind, not a physical state of mind.” — Paul Donovan  “I believe in quiet leadership. You know the old saying parents had about kids is that they should be seen but not heard? I think leaders should be heard but not seen.” — Paul Donovan  “Our actual goal for the kids isn't for them to win a medal at the world championships. Our actual goal with them all is to open up doors that are otherwise unattainable.” — Paul Donovan  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Paul Donovan on LinkedInPaul Donovan on InstagramJersey Wahoos Swim ClubThe Power of HabitThe Five Dysfunctions of a TeamSteve MagnessThe Sport Parent on XLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

In episode 611, Paul Falavolito explains how leaders can make blue ocean moves during high pressure, competitive years by simplifying strategy, building trust, and refusing reactive leadership.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this episode, Paul breaks down how leaders can audit workplace culture by observing behaviors, language, and tolerance patterns. Learn practical ways to uncover hidden cultural issues and take action that actually shifts trust and performance.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity   Through decades of caring for women as an orthopedic sports surgeon, I've seen how many health challenges go unspoken. Body odor, vaginal health, and the shame and silence around them are not small issues. They affect confidence, relationships, and how women move through the world.   In this conversation, Shannon and I explore how a simple clinical observation became a breakthrough in understanding how odor works on the body. We discuss why women were taught to mask symptoms instead of understanding their source and how deeply stigma has shaped the way they experience their own bodies.   Shannon shares her journey from clinical practice to building products based on physiology rather than marketing myths. We also talk about the power of listening without judgment and giving women the language, knowledge, and permission to understand their bodies without embarrassment.   What we cover: - How Shannon's clinical practice revealed a hidden but widespread problem for women - Why odor is a bacterial issue, not a hygiene failure - The difference between masking symptoms and addressing root causes - How shame has shaped women's health messaging for decades - Why the vulva, skin folds, and external body deserve the same scientific attention - What it takes to challenge medical dogma as a woman physician - The leap from medicine to entrepreneurship and the resistance along the way - Building products that respect women's intelligence and lived experience - Why listening to patients changes everything - How confidence, dignity, and health are deeply connected About Shannon Klingman: Dr Shannon Klingman is an OB-GYN, innovator, and founder of Lume. She brings a rare blend of clinical insight, scientific rigor, and fearless honesty to women's health. Her work has helped millions of women better understand their bodies, free from shame, misinformation, or outdated advice.   Connect with Shannon Klingman: Website: https://lumedeodorant.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannon_klingman_md TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannon.klingman.md   Timestamps   00:00 Intro 02:27 The Birth of Lume: A Revolutionary Idea 05:42 Developing the Product 08:12 Facing Skepticism and Rejection 10:53 Breaking Through with Marketing 17:40 Scaling and Team Building 25:11 Balancing Family and Business 28:56 The Reality of Entrepreneurial Success 31:12 Personal Health and Lifestyle Changes 35:22 Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery 45:06 Future Aspirations and Reflections  

In episode 609 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito explores how leaders can make fast, effective decisions under pressure without slipping into panic. This episode delivers practical tools for staying calm, focused, and decisive when it matters most.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months.    Chapters: 03:55 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations 06:46 The Emotional Finish at Solitude 09:53 Personal Journeys to the Olympics 12:43 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format 16:06 The Stakes of the Solitude Race 19:07 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics 21:55 Recruitment and Team Building 24:48 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering 28:00 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions 35:21 Building Confidence Through Competition 36:26 Mentorship and Team Dynamics 38:24 Strategic Preparation for World Championships 39:04 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America 41:22 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion 44:07 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats 47:55 The Journey to Team USA 50:48 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength 52:24 Final Training Push Before the Olympics 56:45 Mindset and Competition 01:00:35 Overcoming Health Challenges 01:04:04 Family Support and Emotional Moments 01:08:04 Looking Ahead to Future Goals     Sponsors:   Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com   Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this Workday Playdate, Erin tackles a leadership reality many people leaders are quietly carrying: when the world feels heavy, your team feels it too. This episode is a grounded guide for showing up with intention, presence, and care without pretending you have all the answers.Erin explores how global events, constant information overload, and emotional fatigue are showing up inside our workplaces, whether we acknowledge them or not. Drawing on research around psychological safety and belonging, she makes the case that empathy, kindness, and emotional awareness are core leadership strategies.At the heart of the episode is Erin's practical LOVE framework, a four-step approach leaders can use immediately to create safer, more resilient, and more connected teams.Inside This Episode:Leadership in Heavy Times: How world events impact decision-making, morale, and team dynamicsPsychological Safety & Belonging: Why safety and trust are performance multipliers, not perksThe LOVE Framework: 1. Listen for what's said (and unsaid), 2. Openly ask questions without needing all the answers, 3. Value core values as decision-making anchors, 4. Energize your team with intentional, positive energyRemote Leadership Presence: Simple ways to set the tone through daily messages and routinesEnergy at Work: Why your energy is the culture—and how to manage it intentionallyValues Alignment: Turning belonging, acceptance, and community into lived practicesLeading with Love: How kindness, compassion, and contribution create real impactWho This Episode Is For:Leaders carrying the emotional weight of their roleManagers navigating uncertainty, burnout, or disengagementPeople leaders building culture during challenging world momentsRemote and hybrid leaders setting tone without physical presenceAnyone who wants to lead with more humanity, clarity, and careYour FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.