Creating a No Bullsh*t Strategy with Alex M H Smith
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with strategy advisor Alex M. H. Smith, author of “No Bullsh*t Strategy,” about why most organizations misunderstand strategy and how leaders can create unique, high-leverage value that sets their company apart. We explore the dangers of competing, the power of differentiation, and the practical steps leadership teams can take to build alignment and strategic clarity. A must-listen for CEOs, founders, and leadership teams ready to move beyond buzzwords and build a strategy that actually works.
Dealing with Uncertainty with Kathryn Landis
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with executive coach and keynote speaker Kathryn Landis about leading through uncertainty and overcoming decision paralysis. We explore why indecision costs organizations millions, how leaders can manage up and down effectively, and how to identify personal “tells” of stress that undermine leadership effectiveness. Kathryn also shares how shared purpose, delegation, and vulnerability can transform team performance.
Tuning Into Excellence with Scott Millson
Culture is always a reflection of the leader. The way you show up, what you value, how you invest your time, and who you choose to develop, sets the tone for everyone around you. And few leaders embody that more fully than Scott Millson, author, advisor, and veteran executive, who now channels his own journey of success into mentoring others and helping them elevate how they lead.
How Leaders Create the Very Problems They Complain About
In 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.
Sparking Greatness with Danielle Baldwin
Great leaders don’t wait for inspiration, they create the conditions for it. True greatness starts when you pause long enough to listen, reflect, and act with intention.
Building Teams That Refuse Mediocrity
In 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.
Building Thriving Workplace Cultures with Michael D. Levitt
Michael D. Levitt, enables thriving workplaces. He’s a burnout survivor, an AI solutions consultant, a global thought leader on HR and wellness, a therapist, a keynote speaker, an author, an executive coach, and the host of the Breakfast Leadership Team Show. In this episode, we explore what workplace culture really means, why it’s more important […]
Master Your Ability to Influence Others with Dr. Laura Sicola
Dr. Laura Sicola is a cognitive linguist, former professor, and executive coach, and the author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. She has coached Fortune 500 leaders and TED speakers, her TEDx talk has garnered nearly seven million views, and her clients include Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, Accenture, and Comcast. She specializes in building […]
The Talent Density System Part 2
In this episode, I drill into Steps 3–5 of the Talent Density System, offering practical actions and measurement tools to drive people growth as the foundation for profit growth. Introduction and Recap Step 3: Take Action High Performers Medium Performers Low Performers Step 4: Drive Accountability Two powerful tools ensure leadership accountability: Step 5: Cascade […]
The Talent Density System Part 1
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the first two steps of my Talent Density System, a framework from my upcoming book The Strength of Talent. I explore how leaders can set clear expectations and assess performance to grow their people—and ultimately grow their profit. Overview of the Talent Density […]