Accountability Without Authority
Why do leadership teams struggle to execute even when everyone is capable and well-intentioned? In this episode, Mike Goldman explains how accountability without authority breaks teams—and what senior leaders must do to fix it.
Leveraging Business AI with Chris Happ
AI isn’t about tools—it’s about execution. In this episode, Mike Goldman and Chris Happ explore how business AI helps leadership teams move faster, close execution gaps, and turn strategy into result
Relationships as Your #1 Recruiting Strategy
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explain why relationships—not job boards or recruiters—should be your number one hiring strategy if you want to build an elite leadership team and drive sustainable growth. Why Hiring Strategy Matters More Than Ever Raising the Bar with Every New Hire Why […]
Building a Talent Development Function with Roni Jacknow
Roni Jacknow is the CEO of RJ Coaching & Consulting and recently retired after more than 17 years leading talent development at Kaiser Permanente. Her background spans leadership roles across multiple industries, including finance positions at Chevron and Charles Schwab before transitioning fully into the talent development space. She is deeply passionate about employee and […]
Attitude Trumps Techniques: 4 Attitudes That Build Great Teams
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore the four core attitudes that shape high-performing leadership teams
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.
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 […]