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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Get Warrior Tough, and Think Like CRAP with Dr. Andrew Wittman
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Andrew Wittman—former Marine, federal agent, and author of Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience. We explore what it takes to build mental toughness, develop a warrior mindset, and create leadership teams that think clearly and critically. The Critical Thinking Matrix Thinking Like C.R.A.P. Building Warrior Toughness Creating an Identity Statement […]
Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better with Brad Giles
Brad Giles is a seasoned leadership coach, author, and founder of Evolution Partners, where he specializes in helping owner-led businesses build enduring, great companies. He is the author of Made to Thrive, Onboarded, Onboarded for Managers, and the upcoming Bigger Isn’t Better, Better Is Better. Brad also hosts The Evolution Partners Podcast and, based in […]
Speaking the Language of Finance on Your Leadership Team with Ben Mills
Ben Mills is a seasoned CPA and fractional CFO with decades of experience across a wide range of industries. He specializes in helping companies interpret financial data through the use of key performance indicators and industry benchmarks to drive more strategic decision-making. Ben and I go way back—he knew me when I was still finding […]
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders with Jeff Massone
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.
5 Ways to Coach Your Team Instead of Managing Them
Are you tired of solving the same problems for your team over and over again? In this “Mike on the Mic” episode, I share five strategies to shift from managing to coaching, so you can empower your team and finally lead at the level you were meant to.