In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Scott Millson — retired executive, Navy veteran, speaker, and author of The Frequency of Excellence. We dive deep into how leaders can tune into excellence, foster growth mindsets, and build cultures where alignment, mentorship, and reflection thrive. Scott shares his B5 Framework, lessons from his military and corporate life, and insights on what it means to live your “second curve” with purpose and impact.
Read MoreIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I explore the hidden ways leaders unintentionally create the very problems they complain about. From blaming others to silencing honest feedback, I reveal five leadership blind spots that can undermine accountability, culture, and trust, and share practical steps to fix them.
Read MoreDanielle Baldwin is a leadership coach, facilitator, and author of Sparking Greatness. She works with CEOs, business owners, and creatives who want to lead with courage, clarity, and inspiration. In this episode, Mike and Danielle explore how leaders can build workplaces where trust and inspiration fuel performance, growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Read MoreIn this episode, I dive into the five essential pillars that separate great teams from mediocre ones. From creating a powerful vision to relentlessly investing in your best people, I share a practical roadmap for building a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with executive coach and author Marc A. Wolfe, whose book Yeah, But: Cut Through the Noise to Live, Learn and Lead Better helps leaders and teams dismantle the excuses that hold them back.
Read MoreIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Laura Sicola about mastering your leadership voice—fixing common vocal pitfalls, repeating the vision with purpose, leading meetings that surface real debate, and using stories to breathe life into your message. Whether you’re presenting to your board or your team on Zoom, these habits will increase your credibility and impact.
Read MoreWorkplace culture has always been important, but in today’s world of hybrid work, AI, and generational shifts, it’s never been more critical. In this episode, I talk with Michael D. Levitt about how leaders can build cultures rooted in trust, empathy, and accountability.
Read MoreIn this conversation, I explore resilience and leadership transformation with Dr. Andrew Wittman, a former Marine and author of Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience. We dive into critical thinking frameworks, habit rewiring, and the mindset shifts leaders need to drive team performance and personal growth.
Read MoreI’m diving back into the Talent Density System from my book The Strength of Talent—this time covering Steps 3–5. In this episode, I share actionable strategies to coach, develop, and retain your top talent, make tough decisions about low performers, and measure progress with tools like the Quarterly Talent Assessment Meeting and Talent Density Indicator. If you want to grow your people to grow your profit, these are the strategies that make it happen.
Read MoreIn this episode, I break down the first two steps of his Talent Density System: setting clear expectations and assessing performance. He explains how productivity and culture fit define performance, why labels matter, and how leaders can use fact-based tools to build stronger, higher-performing teams.
Read MoreIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I share why so many great strategies fail and why the real driver of profit growth isn’t strategy at all—it’s people growth.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Pete Steege, growth strategist, author of Radical Clarity, and founder of B2B Clarity. We dive into how accidental CEOs—technical experts turned leaders—can uncover purpose, lead with meaning, and scale their companies with intention.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with high-performance coach, author, and founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, Cindra Kamphoff. We explore grit, confidence, and the mental practices that help leaders, athletes, and teams thrive, including her powerful “Learn, Burn, Return” method.
Read MoreIn this episode , I sit down once again with leadership coach and author Brad Giles to talk about his upcoming book, Bigger Isn’t Better, Better Is Better. We dive deep into why owner-led companies should focus on building better businesses and lives, not just chasing growth for growth’s sake.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with fractional CFO Ben Mills to explore how financial clarity, strategic KPIs, and cross-functional communication can elevate leadership team performance and company success.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Maura Nevel Thomas, a globally recognized expert in productivity and attention management. We explore why the idea of “time management” is outdated and what it truly takes to create a culture of productivity at work.
Read MoreOn this episode, I speak with intuitive leadership coach Michelle Scott. We dive into what it truly means to lead from within by taking full responsibility, letting go of ego and judgment, and learning to tune into our intuition. Michelle shares practical tools like the “ladder of leadership consciousness,” the power of self-forgiveness, and the mirror principle to help leaders create flow, clarity, and connection within their teams.
Read MoreIn this episode, I dive into how leadership teams can unlock their full potential by having the right discussions, not just going through the motions of routine meetings. This solo episode is all about structure, tools, and mindset shifts that help leaders create space for real, strategic conversations.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Shauna Moran, burnout prevention expert, women’s leadership coach, and breathwork facilitator. We explore the systemic causes of burnout, why women in leadership are particularly impacted, and how to help your high-performing team members thrive. We also dive into personal strategies for leaders to manage their own well-being, reconnect with their purpose, and show up from their zone of genius.
Read MoreIn this episode, I tackle one of the toughest challenges leaders face: holding others accountable.
Most missed goals come down to poor follow-through, not poor intention. So, how do we get better? I walk through 11 specific strategies that will help you build a culture of clarity, consistency, and ownership, without having to micromanage.
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