Podcasts about Team building

Leading a multigenerational workforce requires understanding different attitudes toward work, attendance, accountability, and career expectations. This episode explains how leaders can maintain high standards while changing how they coach, motivate, and lead today's workforce.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Four Team-Building Lessons Students Will Actually EnjoyTeam building doesn't have to require complicated materials or hours of preparation. In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares four engaging lessons that get students moving, communicating, and working together.You'll hear how to use:Pass the Pencil to build connectionsHuman Taco to strengthen communication and inclusionShipwrecked to practice problem-solving and respectful disagreement4 Corners to discover common ground and appreciate different perspectivesWant the lessonsI use? Here are the links:Pass The PencilHuman TacoShipwreckedGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

The NHL's salary cap is set to rise dramatically. For front offices, that means a new set of decisions about contracts, free agency, draft picks, and where to find an edge.Samuel Ventura, Vice President of Hockey Strategy and Research for the Buffalo Sabres, explains how teams are modeling the effects of more cap space and adjusting the way they value players and build rosters. He also discusses how analytics has become more collaborative across hockey, from player evaluation to strategic decisions.Ventura examines the potential of new player and puck tracking data, including how computer vision could help teams understand shooting mechanics, puck battles, and other previously hard-to-measure parts of the game. He also shares what NHL teams are learning about hiring analysts in the age of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can leaders prepare the next generation for a workforce being rewritten by artificial intelligence? In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer welcomes Edward DuCoin, a lifelong entrepreneur, adjunct professor, and co-founder and partner of Orpical Technology Solutions, to discuss how education and business leadership must adapt as AI reshapes employability, work, and growth. In their conversation, Edward reflects on starting his first business as a teenager, navigating significant setbacks, and turning those experiences into lessons for students and business leaders. He explains why students want to be coached hard, why college should offer a safe space to fail, and why learning to use AI is quickly becoming a foundation for employability. They discuss what it takes for a business to survive growth, and Edward shares how staying loyal too long changed his career trajectory. They also explore why leaders need to understand their limitations and how AI could revitalize business. Tune in to learn how to prepare people for change and turn hard-won lessons into stronger leadership.Key Points From This Episode:Hear about Edward's background and his entrepreneurial journey.Explore why ‘failing forward' is essential for building future leaders.Discover why students want to be pushed and what employers should expect. Learn why he sees a professor's job as helping students get, keep, and grow a career.Examine how AI is reshaping white-collar work and rewarding top performers. Uncover why older workers may be more prepared for AI than younger workers. Understand why companies do not fail at growth but can fail at surviving it. Consider how growth without refinement can raise sales while erasing the paycheck. Examine his biggest career failure and the cost of staying loyal for too long. See why leaders must trust, verify, and ensure they get the little things right. Edward shares the books that shaped his approach and mindset. The difference between a warrior mindset and ruthless leadership. Appreciate why AI may bring humanity back to the front and center of business. Quotes:“I don't call it failure. I call it the opposite of success because failure means that you got nothing out of it.” — Edward DuCoin [0:03:44]“[Teachers] have one job, and that is to make you employable: get the job, keep the job, and then grow the job.” — Edward DuCoin [0:10:44]“Watch what you wish for in growth. You have to be prepared through process and constant refinement.” — Edward DuCoin [0:27:47]“I think artificial intelligence is going to bring humanity back to the front and center of business.” — Edward DuCoin [0:40:43]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Edward DuCoin Edward DuCoin on LinkedInOrpical Technology SolutionsMontclair State UniversityRowan University'Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic'The Hard Thing About Hard ThingsChop Wood Carry WaterRelentlessPound the StoneLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

The hidden rules of office politics influence workplace decisions, relationships, communication, and leadership credibility. Episode 842 explains how leaders can recognize informal power, understand workplace influence, navigate organizational politics, and protect their integrity without playing political games.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

The Missing Key to Leadership: Why Emotional Awareness Changes Everything with Randy LymanLearn more about Randy at: RandyLyman.com What if the secret to better leadership, stronger teams, and greater success isn't working harder—but becoming more emotionally aware? In this episode, leadership coach, strategist, speaker, and author Randy Lyman shares why effective leadership requires qualities many people mistakenly label as "feminine," including compassion, empathy, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. Randy explains how unresolved emotional wounds can drive overachievement, create burnout, and limit success, while emotional healing can unlock extraordinary growth in both business and life.Randy Lyman is an engineer, physicist, leadership coach, strategist, speaker, and author of The Third Element. He helps leaders identify hidden emotional patterns that impact their performance, relationships, and organizations. Through his unique approach, Randy teaches leaders how emotional awareness, trust, and authenticity create thriving teams and sustainable success.Many leadership conversations focus on strategy, systems, and performance, but Randy believes there is a critical piece that often gets overlooked: emotions.For years, Randy intentionally disconnected from his emotions because he believed they would interfere with success. Eventually, however, he discovered that emotions influence our decisions, behaviors, relationships, and results whether we acknowledge them or not.Randy shared his perspective on the Law of Attraction. While many people focus on thoughts and actions, he realized there was a missing component—unprocessed emotions. Once he began identifying and releasing trapped emotional patterns, he experienced a dramatic transformation and scaled his business by 30 times.We also discussed how overachievement is often fueled by emotional wounds. Randy shared a powerful story from his youth when a family member compared him unfavorably to a friend. That seemingly simple comment created a deep desire to prove himself. While that emotional wound initially fueled achievement, it eventually became limiting. Randy describes this pattern as throwing an anchor ahead of yourself—it may pull you forward for a while, but eventually it prevents further progress.Randy explained that emotions are meant to move through us. Because emotions are experienced in the body, suppressing or avoiding them doesn't eliminate them—it simply causes them to remain stuck, influencing our behavior until they are processed and released.One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation focused on leadership. Randy teaches that qualities often labeled as "feminine"—compassion, empathy, nurturing, and emotional awareness—are actually some of the most powerful leadership tools available.He explained that teams naturally mirror the emotional state of their leader. Leaders who rely on fear, criticism, or intimidation create environments where people feel unsafe, causing creativity, engagement, and productivity to suffer. In contrast, leaders who create psychological safety inspire trust, loyalty, and greater performance.According to Randy, every team member has three fundamental needs:Acknowledgement – People need to feel seen, valued, and appreciated.Contribution – People need to know their work matters.Belonging – People need to feel connected and included.When leaders meet these needs, trust grows and teams perform at a much higher level.We also talked about vulnerability and why admitting mistakes is not a sign of weakness. Early in his career, Randy believed leaders were supposed to have all the answers. Over time, he discovered that admitting when you're wrong actually strengthens trust and credibility. Authenticity creates connection, and connection creates influence.Key TakeawaysUnprocessed emotions often influence our success (or lack of success) more than we realize.Overachievement is frequently driven by unresolved emotional wounds.Emotions are meant to move through us, not be suppressed.Psychological safety is essential for healthy, productive teams.Acknowledgement, contribution, and belonging are core human needs.Trust is the foundation of effective leadership.Vulnerability and admitting mistakes increase credibility rather than diminish it. Compassion and emotional intelligence are leadership strengths, not weaknesses.Discover the missing key to activating the Law of AttractionListen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:

The Greed That Kills Your Team explores how organizational greed, excessive workloads, constant demands, and overreliance on high performers can damage workplace culture and drive great employees away. Learn how leaders can pursue growth, profitability, accountability, and high performance while protecting the people responsible for delivering results.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Building a people first culture requires leaders to listen, remove unnecessary workplace frustration, recognize great work, protect good employees, and maintain consistent standards. This episode explains how everyday leadership behavior shapes employee experience, trust, retention, and workplace 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Samuel Koch hat die Startup-Welt durch Projekte wie WizHub und die Startup Challenge bereits intensiv kennengelernt. Für sein neuestes KI-Startup wählt er nun einen proaktiven Weg: Statt das Teambuilding dem Zufall zu überlassen, investiert er gemeinsam mit seinen Mitgründern von Beginn an gezielt in die sogenannte Co-Founder-Performance. Im brutkasten Talk erörtern Samuel Koch und der Leadership Coach Dominik Lapka, warum das menschliche Fundament für den Unternehmenserfolg oft entscheidender sei als das reine Produkt. Lapka, der das Gründerteam als externer Coach begleitet, erklärt, weshalb Startups frühzeitig an psychologischer Sicherheit und einer offenen Feedbackkultur arbeiten müssten. Nur so lasse sich ein produktives Spannungsfeld erzeugen, in dem Konflikte präventiv gelöst und Stärken im Team optimal genutzt werden können.

Creating memorable micro-moments means paying attention to the small, personalized details customers and employees remember long after an interaction ends. This episode explains how leaders can use hospitality-inspired service principles to build customer loyalty, stronger employee connections, and memorable experiences without expensive programs or Corporate Jargon.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Managing the Invisible Energy explores how internal communication, preparation, and team alignment directly shape the customer experience. Great leadership begins behind the scenes, where teams get aligned before they ever face the customer.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 837 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explains how leaders can identify recurring organizational problems and turn them into repeatable systems. Learn how better processes, checklists, training, ownership, and accountability can prevent recurring problems and make leadership more scalable.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 836 explains how leaders can improve hospitality and customer service training with little to no training budget. Learn five practical strategies for building better customer experiences through employee standards, anticipation, service recovery, and consistent leadership coaching.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Moving a successful restaurant across the country takes more than good recipes. Guests Soerke Peters and Amy Stouffer share how they expanded Mezzaluna from California to Bentonville, Arkansas, after a chance connection with local leadership.The duo breaks down the logistics of scaling a concept centered on scratch-made pasta, house-made mozzarella, and fresh ingredients. They discuss managing cross-country operations, securing prime real estate, and staying true to authentic Italian dining without falling into traditional menu traps.For operators looking to expand into new regions, this episode details how to evaluate growth opportunities without sacrificing product quality. Subscribe and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur. What is the biggest hurdle you face when scaling your food business into a new market?

If you are in sales, you have probably heard the phrase: Always Be Closing, or ABC! But if you walk through life trying to ‘close' every person you meet, you are likely to miss far more valuable things. In today's solo episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ offers a new version of this phrase and inspiring listeners to place their focus on more important things such as relationships, generosity, curiosity, and service. Tuning in, you'll hear all about what it means to collect dots and why it's essential. BJ delves into why showing up in the world with a spirit of curiosity and service is so valuable before he encourages listeners to consider the last time they helped someone who had nothing to offer them. He also talks about ‘collecting dots' intentionally without forcing connections and enlightens listeners on when dots actually start to connect. Finally, BJ leaves us with his ABCD challenge. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:The phrase Always Be Closing (ABC) and why it could be problematic.Why BJ prefers the ABCD (Always Be Collecting Dots) term.The importance of walking through life trying to be genuinely helpful to people.A breakdown of what a ‘dot' represents in this scenario. BJ challenges listeners to question when they last helped someone with no agenda. Why you should ‘collect dots' with intention without forcing connections. When dots start to connect: when opportunity meets capability and trust. BJ breaks down this week's ABCD challenge for listeners. Quotes:“Always be collecting dots because you can't connect dots if you haven't collected dots.” — BJ Kraemer [0:01:44]“You want to be intentional, but you don't want to keep score, and I think there's a balance there.” — BJ Kraemer [0:14:12]“There's no contradiction between setting goals and being open to the unexpected.” — BJ Kraemer [0:14:35]“Dots connect when opportunity meets capability and trust.” — BJ Kraemer [0:17:12]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Leadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

H.B. Reese turned a basement candy operation into a business that eventually became part of the Hershey empire. This episode explores what his story teaches leaders about recognizing overlooked opportunities, listening to the market and identifying the small ideas that could become enormously valuable.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 834 explores the relationship between leadership and Human Resources, including accountability, employee management, documentation, policies, consistency, and difficult workplace decisions. Learn how leaders and HR professionals can work together while keeping leadership responsibility where it belongs.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

What if zirconia could look even more like natural teeth? According to Dr. Ed McLaren, “Of all the zirconia's he's tested, the optical properties of Ivoclar's e.max zirconia are the closest to natural teeth.” (And I second that with everything I've see – if Barb does the read) Discover what's redefining the possibilities with IPS e.max Zirconia. Join Dr. Ed McLaren for Zirconia Reimagined—an informative webinar exploring the latest advancements, clinical insights, and practical applications of zirconia in modern dentistry. October 5th @ 7:00 pm. Register today at Vivalearning.com As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. This week we head across the pond to Leeds, England, for a conversation with Phil Reddington of Beever Dental Technology lab. Phil's journey into dental technology is one of those stories that sounds completely made up until you hear him tell it. At 15 years old, Phil skipped school, wandered into a dental laboratory, and convinced them to give him a bench test. Armed with a scalpel and a bar of soap, he carved an ornate little bottle and somehow impressed them enough to land himself a job. From that accidental introduction to dentistry, Phil has spent more than 35 years learning, building, and evolving in the dental laboratory world. Phil takes us through his early days working in the lab, learning ceramics and refractory techniques, and eventually taking over his own laboratory. As offshore competition began putting pressure on lab pricing, Phil and his wife made a conscious decision not to compete by simply becoming cheaper. Instead, they invested in equipment, education, and relationships with dentists who wanted to provide high-quality restorative and implant dentistry. That philosophy eventually helped transform the laboratory and allowed Phil to focus on doing the best work possible rather than chasing the lowest price. A huge part of Phil's story is the team he has built around him. We talk about what happens when a laboratory develops a blame culture, why people leave toxic work environments, and how changing that culture can completely change a business. Phil shares his approach to hiring for attitude, creating an environment where people can learn from mistakes, bringing educators into the lab for customized training, and giving his team opportunities to grow. He also talks about remaining fiercely independent when it comes to materials and techniques, allowing different technicians to use the systems that work best for them rather than becoming tied to a single manufacturer. The conversation also dives deep into the technical side of the laboratory, including digital workflows, full-arch restorations, printed try-ins, implant solutions, and the different full-arch options Phil's team provides. One of the highlights is the laboratory's work with thimble bars, a restoration they have become known for and one that Phil considers their premium full-arch product. With a focus on repairability and long-term service, the lab even offers a lifetime guarantee on their thimble bar cases. We also get into the business side of running a laboratory, including marketing through social media and word of mouth, setting realistic turnaround times, knowing when to say no to a case, and the importance of getting the information needed before starting a restoration. Phil explains why sometimes saying “no” is actually one of the most valuable tools a laboratory can have. Dental lab owners and managers — are you spending too much time chasing paperwork, checking portals, tracking cases, and answering doctors asking, “Is my crown done yet?” You didn't start a dental lab to become a full-time paperwork wrangler. LabNCloud is the all-in-one, cloud-based platform built by techs, for techs, with 90+ features to streamline your entire lab — from case tracking and invoicing to shipping, time tracking, doctor portals, and automatic digital file routing. Stop managing chaos and start managing your lab. Visit LabNCloud.com to book your free personalized demo. And mention “Elvis is Handsome” to get your first month free. LabNCloud — the operating system for dental labs. Built by techs, for techs. Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he's not recording Voices from the Bench? He's a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back. And he couldn't do it without icortica. Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts. Stop digging for data and start taking action. Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.Special Guest: Phil Reddington.

Episode 833 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explores how leaders can manage employee opinions, workplace feedback, resistance, and disagreement without losing confidence or organizational direction. Learn how to separate valuable feedback from personal preference, identify patterns, evaluate decisions, and lead effectively when everyone has an opinion.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Strategy produces measurable outcomes. Optics produces the appearance of action. Episode 832 shows leaders how to identify performative activity, eliminate wasted effort, and focus their organizations on work that creates real results.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 831 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explains how leaders can identify organizational failure points before they create costly disruptions. Learn how to conduct a Failure Point Walk, identify dangerous dependencies, test processes, uncover weak systems, and build a more resilient operation.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 830, Culture of Competence, explains how leaders create teams where employees know their jobs, maintain their skills, take responsibility for learning, and perform to a clear standard. Learn how leadership training, accountability, operational awareness, and continuous learning turn individual competence into 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

From Expert to Leader: How Delegation, Team Building & Structure Grow Your Business Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over a one-minute investment every day for a lifetime of results. As you move into late stage two, you want to be an expert in your field; you want to be among the highest paid in your area; you want the highest acclaim or credentials in your particular field. You want to be known as the master in that area as you move into late stage two and stage three. Stage three is the synergy stage. And a sandbox is born. How do you know you're in stage three? You're in stage three because you just hired somebody else. A sandbox is born because you need to play nice with others in the sandbox. No throwing sand, no kicking dirt, no biting, no punching, no scratching. You need to play nice with others. You're going to focus on delegating, building that structure that we talked about, that organizational chart, you're going to train other people you're going to, you need to look and play nice with others. You need to be patient with yourself here. Very, very important. Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould, and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

The Traitors is a game of lies, but what does it really reveal about how our brains decide who to trust? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Ellie Buckley to explore first impressions, thin slice judgements, confidence versus competence, and why our instincts often fail us. From roundtable pressure to the risks of over-trusting AI, they unpack how trust is built, broken, and manipulated both on reality TV and in everyday life. #PsychologyActually #TheTraitors #TrustAndDeception Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: The Psychology Behind The Traitors 01:09 Meet Dr Ellie Buckley 01:41 Quick-Fire Round: Life Inside The Traitors 04:03 Ellie and Ross: The Secret Couple 06:50 Life Inside the Castle 09:29 Trusting Your Own Instincts 12:19 Thin-Slice Judgements and First Impressions 14:46 In-Group Bias and Social Influence 16:28 Suggestibility and Psychological Safety 17:31 How Likeability Builds Trust 18:20 Confidence vs Competence 20:47 Why Our Judgements Can Be Wrong 22:21 Trust, Mistakes and Real Relationships 23:31 How Trust Is Built Through Evidence 24:02 The Psychology of Team Building 25:29 Trust After The Traitors 26:18 Can We Trust AI? 27:16 AI Therapy and Overtrusting AI 29:16 Why Expertise Helps Spot AI's Mistakes 30:39 Can We Trust People in Research? Other episode I think you'll love: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/18bda108-fc14-4d33-9f8c-a4d6e038f4b3/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwb4Llv0hZc Links:

Fixing Broken Processes explains how leaders can identify failed workflows, restore forgotten policies and procedures, and rebuild operational consistency. Learn how to separate a bad process from poor execution and bring effective standards back into daily operations.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

What does it take to turn leadership values into repeatable action? In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer welcomes Kevin Chemidlin, MCFA's new Director of Client Activation. In a twist, Kevin takes the interviewer's chair to ask BJ how systems thinking can coexist with the human realities of leadership. They discuss how structure and empathy work together, why growth depends on choosing the right challenges, and how leaders create clarity around expectations and shared responsibility. BJ and Kevin also unpack MCFA's values of love, entrepreneurial spirit, accountability, and how culture becomes visible through decisions, habits, and relationships. BJ also reflects on the importance of connecting employees' life plans to professional growth. Tune in to learn how thoughtful leaders turn values from words into consistent action and meaningful career growth.Key Points From This Episode:Find out where BJ first learned to turn goals into repeatable systems.Hear how to pair systems thinking with the challenges of leading people.Discover where BJ developed the emotional intelligence to meet people where they are. Learn how trust helps leaders know when to push and when to support. Explore why MCFA embraces hard things without making difficulty the goal.Consider when leaders should persevere, simplify, or cut their losses.Uncover why love is an MCFA value and a deliberate choice.Understand how entrepreneurial spirit creates shared value. Distinguish individual accountability from the protection teamwork can provide.Recognize when leaders take on too much accountability.Advice on how teams can delight clients by creating a white-glove experience.Gain insights into operationalizing the MCFA concept of stretch.Reframe discipline as restraint when success creates too many opportunities.Quotes:“When you are working together with other people, hard becomes a little more fun and a little easier.” — BJ Kraemer [0:17:45]“Balance occurs in the macro, not the micro.” — Kevin Chemidlin [0:23:17]“Love is hard. Love is an investment. Love is a choice.” — BJ Kraemer [0:30:08]“Teamwork can also be the thing that disguises individual accountability.” — BJ Kraemer [0:37:25]“When I always think of discipline, I think of exertion and getting yourself to do hard things, when really these days it sounds like it's about what you don't do.” — Kevin Chemidlin [0:54:13]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Kevin Chemidlin on LinkedInDo Hard ThingsThe 4-Hour WorkweekThe ONE ThingWhat Got You Here Won't Get You ThereFour Thousand WeeksLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Managing competing agendas is a critical leadership skill when departments, employees and executives are fighting for the same limited resources. Episode 828 explains how leaders can evaluate competing priorities, uncover personal agendas, make clearer decisions and keep the organization focused on its mission.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Let's Think About "Team Building" With Special Guest Glenn Poulos What if the strength of a team isn't determined by how talented its individual members are, but by how well they learn to trust, communicate, and grow together? In this engaging episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, Mitzi welcomes special guest Glenn Poulos for a thought-provoking conversation about team building, leadership, communication, trust, collaboration, workplace culture, and what it really takes to create a team that works together—not just alongside one another. Every organization wants a great team. But building one is about more than putting talented people in the same room. Teams are made up of different personalities, experiences, communication styles, strengths, weaknesses, expectations, and perspectives. When those differences aren't understood, they can create conflict and disconnection. But when they're recognized and valued, they can become some of a team's greatest strengths. Mitzi and Glenn explore the human side of team building and what leaders and team members can do to create stronger relationships, better communication, and a healthier environment where people can thrive. Together, they reflect on questions such as: What actually makes a team successful? Why is trust so important in teamwork? How can communication strengthen—or weaken—a team? What role does leadership play in creating team culture? How do we navigate different personalities and perspectives? Can conflict actually make a team stronger? What happens when people feel unheard or undervalued? As always, Mitzi, Let's Think About It goes beyond surface-level answers and creates space to consider the deeper human questions behind the topic. Because ultimately, team building isn't just about getting people to work together—it's about learning how people connect, communicate, trust, and bring out the best in one another. What kind of team are you helping create? To stay in touch, please visit Glenn's website at https://glennpoulos.com/ and https://linktr.ee/glennpoulos to learn more about him.

In this repeat episode of The Audit Podcast, Trent Russell revisits his conversation with Scott Madden, former Chief Audit Executive and former Senior Product Marketing Manager and Market Advisor at AuditBoard, and now founder and president of Arc Hybrid. Scott and Trent discuss the human side of internal audit, including building relationships with stakeholders, creating rapport, hiring for character, navigating cost cutting and turnover, and building an internal audit function from the ground up. They also explore how teams can think differently about technology, risk, and the skills needed to build stronger audit functions. Scott will also be speaking at the Audit Analytics and AI Conference on October 21st and 22nd. His sessions will cover the dual AI engine audit lifecycle model, platform agnostic zero code methods for running a hybrid audit process, and how to evaluate when to build custom AI solutions versus relying on existing software architecture. The conference is virtual and available on demand. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction + Audit Analytics and AI Conference 02:38 AI and the Human Element 09:08 Building Relationships and Stakeholder Engagement 17:52 Hiring, Character and Team Building 25:44 Cost Cutting, Turnover and Organizational Risk 32:33 Building an Internal Audit Function 40:41 Scott's Career, Arc Hybrid and Lessons Learned 44:45 Final Thoughts Be sure to connect with Trent Russell on LinkedIn and check out Green Skies Analytics for more resources on audit analytics and AI. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and check out the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by Green Skies Analytics, the services firm that helps internal audit teams make analytics actually work. Whether your audit team needs help with an analytics or AI strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit analytics, visit Green Skies Analytics to learn more and schedule a call.

What happens when the job everyone assumes is becoming obsolete is actually where some of the most human work is happening?Middle managers live between pressure and people. They translate expectations from above, absorb problems before senior leaders ever see them, and help teams move through conflict, uncertainty, and burnout. Much of that work is invisible until it stops happening.Amy and Doug Barna explore what leadership looks like as AI becomes increasingly capable of handling coordination, reporting, and other technical tasks that once defined management. Doug argues that this shift does not make human leadership less important. It exposes the part of leadership technology cannot simply automate: understanding what motivates a particular person, noticing emotion, listening closely, building trust, and staying present when a conversation becomes uncomfortable.The discussion also reframes the skills we often call “soft.” Active listening, social awareness, empathy, and relationship management are not decorative additions to leadership. They are the capacities that allow someone to lead people rather than simply manage information.As technology becomes better at organizing the work, the question becomes more human, not less. Who can still read the room, recognize the person inside the performance, and help people stay connected when pressure pulls them apart?Moments That Create Momentum:The Invisible Work Between the Layers – Explore why middle managers often carry the human side of leadership that others do not see.When AI Removes the Administrative Work – Discover why empathy, trust, and relationship skills may matter even more as technology takes on more technical tasks.People Tell You What Motivates Them – Learn how listening closely to concerns and frustrations can reveal what someone actually needs from their leader.Presence Changes Difficult Conversations – Understand how shifting attention away from your own discomfort can help create more trust and connection.The Skills We Carry Beyond Work – See how stronger listening, awareness, and compassion can influence not only teams, but relationships and communities too.About the Guest:Doug Barna is a Team Building and Leadership Coach with Acclaimed Summit, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as a project leader and people manager, Doug has dedicated over a decade to studying psychology and organizational behavior, honing the soft skills that are crucial for effective leadership. Doug's not just another coach; he's the compassionate mentor he wished he had so many years ago, bridging the gap between a scientific mind and an empathetic approach. In this quest for clarity and connection, Doug developed strategies that cut through superficial tactics and dive into the foundational elements that work.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbarna/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dougbarnaAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Navigating Internal Politics explores how leaders can recognize informal influence, handle workplace politics, avoid gossip and alliances, and protect their professional credibility. Learn how to navigate organizational power without sacrificing your principles or becoming part of the political game.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Team Reforged: How Rain Turned a Day Around Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-09-15-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Bryggen i Bergen badet i den varme gløden fra ettermiddagssolen.En: Bryggen in Bergen was bathed in the warm glow of the afternoon sun.No: De fargerike trehusene speilet seg i vannet.En: The colorful wooden houses were reflected in the water.No: Turister og lokale summet rundt.En: Tourists and locals were buzzing around.No: Det kalde høstluften bar med seg en krydret duft av sjø og friske blader.En: The cold autumn air carried a spicy scent of the sea and fresh leaves.No: Lars, Astrid og Soren sto samlet på kaia, alle med ulik spenningsnivå i blikkene.En: Lars, Astrid, and Soren stood together on the quay, each with different levels of excitement in their eyes.No: Det var tid for team-building.En: It was time for team-building.No: Lars, som prosjektleder, hadde planlagt en hel dag med aktiviteter.En: Lars, as project manager, had planned a whole day of activities.No: Han ønsket å styrke samholdet og å gi teamet en etterlengtet opptur.En: He wanted to strengthen the team spirit and give the team a much-needed boost.No: Astrid ønsket å vise hva hun kunne.En: Astrid wanted to show what she could do.No: Hun var kreativ designer med store drømmer om å lede.En: She was a creative designer with big dreams of leading.No: Hun hadde ideer, mange ideer, og ville dele dem.En: She had ideas, many ideas, and wanted to share them.No: Soren, derimot, sto rolig ved siden av.En: Soren, on the other hand, stood calmly beside them.No: Han var utvikleren som trivdes i egen tankeverden, men lengtet etter å knytte bånd.En: He was the developer who thrived in his own world of thought, but longed to form bonds.No: Aktivitetene startet, men snart merket Lars at dette ikke var som forventet.En: The activities started, but soon Lars noticed that things were not going as expected.No: Astrid var ivrig, men ble frustrert da ikke alle delte hennes entusiasme for kunstneriske oppgaver.En: Astrid was eager but became frustrated when not everyone shared her enthusiasm for artistic tasks.No: Soren følte presset fra gruppen og trakk seg stille tilbake.En: Soren felt the pressure from the group and quietly withdrew.No: Gruppens energier kolliderte, og Lars så noe måtte gjøres.En: The group's energies collided, and Lars realized something needed to be done.No: Da kom han med en idé.En: Then he came up with an idea.No: Han splittet teamet inn i mindre grupper.En: He split the team into smaller groups.No: Astrid fikk lede en gruppe som skulle designe et nytt produkt.En: Astrid was given the lead of a group tasked with designing a new product.No: Soren skulle føre en teknisk oppgave.En: Soren was to handle a technical task.No: Håpet var at mer personlig tilpassede oppgaver ville gnistre interesse.En: The hope was that more personalized assignments would spark interest.No: Men midt i oppgavene, mørknet himmelen plutselig.En: But in the middle of the tasks, the sky suddenly darkened.No: Regnet begynte å falle, først som små dråper før det smelte ned med kraft.En: Rain began to fall, first as small drops before it started pouring down with force.No: Hele teamet løp mot en utendørs alkove, en treramme overstrukket av plastduk, for ly.En: The entire team ran toward an outdoor alcove, a wooden frame covered with plastic sheeting, for shelter.No: Der, samlet i nærheten av sjøen med vannet som trommet på taket, hadde de ikke annet valg enn å snakke.En: There, gathered near the sea with the water drumming on the roof, they had no choice but to talk.No: De begynte å dele historier, le av små uhell, og planlegge improviserte oppgaver, noe som krevde allas deltakelse uansett interesse.En: They began to share stories, laugh at small mishaps, and plan improvised tasks, which required everyone's participation regardless of interest.No: Selv Soren, som normalt holdt seg unna, delte en vits som fikk hele gjengen til å le.En: Even Soren, who normally kept to himself, shared a joke that made the whole group laugh.No: Til slutt forsto Lars at det ikke alltid handlet om planen.En: In the end, Lars realized that it wasn't always about the plan.No: Noen ganger skapte uforutsigbare øyeblikk det beste teamarbeidet.En: Sometimes unpredictable moments created the best teamwork.No: Regnet opphørte, og da solen brøt gjennom skyene, gikk teamet tilbake til oppgavene sine.En: The rain stopped, and when the sun broke through the clouds, the team returned to their tasks.No: Nå mer forent enn noen gang før.En: Now more united than ever before.No: De vendte tilbake til arbeid, bålvarme av latter og forståelse, fornyet i troen på hva de kunne få til sammen.En: They returned to work, warmed by laughter and understanding, renewed in their belief in what they could achieve together.No: Høsten var kald, men i hjertene deres var det varmt.En: Autumn was cold, but in their hearts, it was warm.No: Det var noe magisk i Bryggen den dagen.En: There was something magical at Bryggen that day. Vocabulary Words:bathed: badetglow: glødenbuzzing: summetquay: kaiaexcitement: spenningsnivåstrengthen: styrkeboost: oppturthrive: trivdesenthusiasm: entusiasmecollided: kollidertespark: gnistredarkened: mørknetpouring: smelteshelter: lygathered: samletdrumming: trommetimprovised: improviserteparticipation: deltakelseunpredictable: uforutsigbarebond: båndshared: deltemishaps: uhellrealized: forstorenewed: fornyetbelief: troenreflection: speiletfragrant: krydretframework: trerammeplastic sheeting: plastdukguided: førte

“You can make drama or you can make money, but you can't make both. The thing that Zig (Ziglar) always said about building a team is that “together everyone achieves more”. I have found in my 25 plus years of consulting that this is the magic wand to creating a multi-million dollar practice. The team is everything.”  The above is directly off of Sharon Carter's website. In this episode, we tackle the topic of team building and the impact this has on your practice. If you aspire to be a better leader and build a team that takes your practice to the next level, this episode will not disappoint! We cover how to get the right people on board, the importance of empowering people, becoming a more effective communicator, culture building, embracing failure, and much more! 

In this episode, Jennie and McKinley discuss: An essential companion for business Technology should be easy Gamifying to create habits Connecting to your team Key Takeaways: Technology has been business leaders' constant companion, it's a great tool for training and communications. Growing your business will mean that you embrace growing technologies. New technology shouldn't have to require a Ph.D. to operate, it has to be approachable and easily operable for it to be effective. Gamifying difficult or repetitive tasks is a good way to create and sustain good habits. Being connected to your team, being present in their milestones, and following up on each new success is essential on growing your team and your business as a whole "The tools had to do the work… they allow the individual to become the messenger and not have to be the message." — McKinley Oswald About McKinley Oswald: For the past 25 years, McKinley Oswald has been heavily involved in working with direct sales companies and industry leaders to help them achieve success. His full-time contributions at Verb began after graduating from the University of Utah in 1998 when he became involved in the culture and direction of Sound Concepts (the company that was acquired by Verb in 2019). Although it originally started with kit assembly and cassette duplication, the company has now progressed far beyond that to offer a diverse lineup of sales-enablement tools and marketing services on the Verb digital platform. In his role as President of Direct Sales, McKinley has worked with hundreds of direct sales companies to help enable their field to succeed.Connect with McKinley Oswald: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mckinleyoswald Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerbTechCo Website: https://www.verb.tech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckinleyoswald/ Email: mjo@verb.tech CONNECT WITH JENNIE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniebpl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/app/307339332686535/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/ Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/ Show: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/blog/ YouTube: LinkedIn: Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Excellence in leadership is earned through consistent standards, accountability, discipline, and everyday actions. Episode 826 explains how leaders can prevent declining standards and build a workplace where excellence becomes part of the organization's identity.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Strength Coaching News: Why Every High School Needs a Qualified Strength CoachCoach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss a high school strength program that celebrates a dangerously sloppy clean and use it as a springboard to examine coaching quality, injury prevention, long-term development, strength versus speed and power, transfer to the field, and affordable ways schools can bring qualified strength and conditioning expertise to every sport.00:00 Welcome and Hosts01:45 Sloppy Cleans and High School Strength Programs05:10 Numbers, Injury Rates, and Coaching Quality08:00 The Case for a School-Wide Strength Coach11:20 Team Building and Safe Training Alternatives14:00 Standards, Norms, and Four-Year Athlete Development17:25 Freshmen, Long-Term Planning, and Biological Reality20:15 Strength Coach Responsibilities and Sport Transfer23:10 Strength, Speed, Power, and Rate of Force Development26:15 Youth Athletes, Resilience, and Athletic Development28:20 Funding and Contracting Qualified Coaching30:05 Wrap and DisclaimerDonate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Episode 825 explores how leaders can turn employee training into an everyday part of workplace culture. Learn how consistent teaching, coaching, repetition, and lessons from Chick-fil-A and The Ritz-Carlton can create stronger teams, better service, and higher standards.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Risk Management Reality explains how leaders can identify organizational risk, evaluate probability and impact, build redundancy, and prevent known vulnerabilities from becoming expensive crises. Episode 824 gives leaders a practical way to think about risk management, preparedness, decision making, and organizational resilience.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Paul Falavolito reflects on his experience responding to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after the crash of Flight 93 and what remains with him a quarter-century later. Episode 823 explores leadership, remembrance, character under pressure, and our responsibility to pass the lessons and stories of September 11th to the next generation.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 822 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explains how standardization, checklists, repeatable systems, and clear expectations reduce mistakes and strengthen team performance. Learn how leaders can standardize critical processes while preserving employee judgment and adaptability.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

What can happen when you stop waiting for the right opportunity and start creating one? In this episode, BJ Kraemer sits down with Rylee Meyer, MCFA's Office Manager and Marketing Coordinator, to talk about creativity, identity, and the courage to take action. Rylee shares how a background in radio, television, and film led her from production into a role that brings together operations, marketing, and storytelling. They discuss her upcoming Korean-language program, reconnecting with her birth family, and a documentary idea inspired by the Korean adoptee community. Rylee also explains why the trip was a win for both herself and MCFA, why she refuses to let fear of rejection close doors, and how her husband's support has helped her take meaningful risks. She also reflects on the value of curiosity, belonging, and the people and stories that continue to shape her. Tune in to discover how small acts of courage can create room for growth, connection, and a more fulfilling life.Key Points From This Episode:Meet Rylee Meyer and see how she coordinates the organized chaos behind MCFA.Learn about the unexpected career turn that carried Rylee from a film set to MCFA.Hear why a language program in Korea became an opportunity she could not ignore. Uncover the community-centered documentary she is currently working on.Find out how she turned a deeply personal opportunity into a win for herself and MCFA.Understand how Rylee transforms an idea into meaningful action.Discover where she learned to create opportunities despite the fear of rejection.The role that having a supportive partner has played in Rylee's personal journey.Explore what Rylee enjoys most about being part of the MCFA team.Consider why the book Crying in H Mart struck such a personal chord with her.They unpack and reflect on their biggest ‘what if' moments. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Rylee Meyer on LinkedInSogang University Korean Language Education CenterGlobal Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.'L.)Crying in H MartPast LivesLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Profits from Precision explores how operational mistakes, wasted time and unclear processes quietly drain profitability. Learn how leaders can improve efficiency, reduce costly rework and protect margins by bringing greater precision to everyday execution.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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

The Leadership Minute is a simple daily leadership development practice that gives employees and leaders one actionable lesson during a quick morning huddle. Learn how sixty seconds of focused leadership training can improve communication, accountability, decision-making, and workplace 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome John J.R. Rennie, a seasoned entrepreneur turned ministry leader, who shares his incredible journey from running a successful software company to founding Brushfire's Ministry. After nearly four decades in the corporate world, John's life took an unexpected turn in 2016, leading him to help others discover their God-given purpose and destiny.John opens up about the challenges he faced during his transition, including a significant loss in his business that sparked a divine calling. He discusses how his experiences in leadership and team building have shaped his approach to ministry, emphasizing the importance of discipleship and helping believers connect with their unique gifts.Listeners will hear powerful stories of transformation, including the inspiring journey of Izzy, a woman who discovered her true calling through Brushfire's Ministry. John also addresses the common struggles Christians face in recognizing their purpose and provides practical steps for those feeling stuck or frustrated in their spiritual journey.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The pivotal moment that led John to launch Brushfire's Ministry- Insights into the importance of discipleship in the church- How to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses through assessments- Powerful transformation stories from individuals who found their purpose- Practical steps to take if you feel lost or unsure about God's plan for your lifeFor more information on John J.R. Rennie and Brushfire's Ministry, visit www.brushfires-digital.com and explore the resources available to help you discover your purpose.Support the show

Episode 819 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explores five leadership training topics worth investing in, including communication, accountability, difficult conversations, decision making, and employee development. Learn how to build leadership training that changes workplace behavior and improves real-world 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

What should leaders do when a promising new hire or manager fails to perform after a great interview? This episode explains how to diagnose performance gaps, coach struggling employees, improve hiring decisions, and recognize when potential needs to become 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Episode 817 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explores practical strategies for mediating workplace disputes and resolving employee conflict. Learn how leaders can manage disagreements, establish professional expectations, restore communication, and protect team 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/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Navy Commander Jesse Iwuji went from Naval Academy safety to NASCAR driver and team owner — and he did not start wheel-to-wheel racing until age 28. Jesse talks 16 years in uniform, the 2014 vision that made a late start possible, building Jesse Iwuji Motorsports with Emmitt Smith, and why drifting and sports cars are next.Jesse Iwuji is a U.S. Navy commander and reserve officer, Naval Academy Class of 2010, former Midshipmen free safety, and co-owner of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports with Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and Matt Casto. He began stock-car racing in 2015 at Irwindale while still on active duty and now runs a hybrid program with DGM Racing. In June 2026 he was promoted to commander the same weekend he raced NASCAR's historic event at Naval Base Coronado.Guest links:Instagram: @jesse_iwujiX: @Jesse_IwujiYouTube: @jesse_iwujiWebsite: jesseiwuji.comStore: shop.jesseiwuji.comTeam X: @JIMS__officialSources:Jesse Iwuji — WikipediaNavy: Commander promotion + NASCAR San Diego at Naval Base CoronadoNEXCOM / No. 91 Chevrolet — Coronado raceTimestamps:0:00 Intro — college football weekend + Jesse Iwuji2:20 What 16 years in the Navy still means4:10 Navy officer to NASCAR5:39 Late start: first wheel-to-wheel race at 287:25 The 2014 vision, Corvette track days, and the sim9:14 Army-Navy, Beat Army, and Academy life24:27 Year one as a NASCAR team owner25:31 What a season actually costs26:49 Two years out: NASCAR + sports cars + Formula Drift29:15 How this interview finally happened31:50 CloseMore Hard Parking NASCAR:Jasser Valerio (NASCAR official): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW2pL3i0DWEDylan “Mamba” Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXz-btevcxMContact Email: info@hardparking.comWebsite: www.hardparking.comPatreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@HardParkingTikTok: tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhaeMain Show Sponsors:Right Honda: righthonda.comRight Toyota: righttoyota.comArcus Foundry: arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: shop.autocannon.comThe Warehouse AZ: thewarehouseaz.com

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on what steps to take in the first 90 days to build something from nothing, how to lead without micromanaging while maintaining high standards, and whether to prioritize the mission or the people when building a team.