Better Leadership Team Show

I’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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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 We explore why the idea of “time management” is outdated and what it truly takes to create a culture of productivity at work.

On 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In this inspiring episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Susan Inouye, executive coach, bestselling author, and co-founder of Sawubona Leadership, to explore how to drive lasting change by recognizing the unique gifts of every team member. We unpack how inclusive, human-centered leadership can dramatically shift culture, engagement, and results.

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of navigating tough times as a leader. Whether you're facing a business downturn or gearing up for inevitable challenges, I share frameworks and real-world strategies to help your leadership team stay strong and thrive.

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Massone, leadership coach and founder of Prepared Leader Consulting, to discuss how we can prepare the next generation of leaders before they step into formal leadership roles. Jeff brings over 20 years of project management experience and deep coaching insights rooted in his training with the John Maxwell Team.

In this episode, I sat down with communication expert Diane DiResta to explore why speaking is one of the most critical leadership skills. We discuss how strong communication can impact everything from team trust to billion-dollar business decisions.

In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, bestselling author of Super Bold and co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to explore how boldness can revolutionize your leadership. We talk about how to shift from hesitation to action, how boldness creates better teams, and why being bold is a skill anyone can build, one small step at a time.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with executive coach John Gallagher to explore how intentionality can transform leaders and teams. John shares the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual disciplines that top-performing leaders implement—and the biggest obstacles that get in their way.

This episode explores how fear—whether fear of failure, success, or confrontation—can be reframed into purposeful action. With tools for difficult conversations, decision-making, and team development, leaders will find clear strategies for turning fear into growth.