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The Retention Trap: Rethinking Employee Loyalty with Mark Peters

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms and author of The Source and The Retention Trap. We explore how Mark transformed his family business by building trust, supporting employee wellbeing, and launching The Source—a nonprofit that helps workers overcome personal challenges. Mark also shares why focusing solely on retention is a trap and how investing in your people leads to stronger teams and long-term success.

Building Team Trust

In this “Mike on the Mic” episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I delve into the cornerstone of every successful leadership team—trust. Learn why vulnerability-based trust is vital for creating open, honest, and high-performing teams. Discover actionable strategies to identify trust gaps, build deeper connections, and create a culture of accountability and commitment.

Building a Behavior-Based Culture with David J Friedman

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore the powerful insights of David J. Friedman, a leading expert on organizational culture. David has authored two influential books and delivered over 750 workshops and keynotes for business leaders. His second book, Culture by Design, is a step-by-step guide to building a strong organizational culture — tailored for today’s workplace, including remote environments. As the creator of the CultureWise Operating System, David provides a practical, proven framework that helps organizations develop, implement, and sustain high-performing cultures.

100th Episode – The Most Important Characteristic of Great Leadership Teams

 In this 100th episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I take a moment to reflect on the journey of this podcast and celebrate the milestone with something truly special. I’ve compiled insights from 32 incredible guests, all answering the same question: “What is the most important characteristic of a great leadership team?” The answers are as diverse as they are inspiring, ranging from the importance of trust, open communication, and psychological safety to the value of alignment, empathy, and humility.

Empower Your Team Through Better Decision-Making with Chris Seifert

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into leadership and decision-making with Chris Seifert, author of “Enabling Empowerment.” Chris shares actionable insights on how leaders can foster a culture of effective decision-making and break free from the cycle of micromanagement.

What Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers?

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I tackle one of the most challenging issues in leadership: handling “solid, mediocre performers.” While high and low performers receive most of our attention, it’s the steady but unremarkable team members who often go unaddressed—potentially holding back organizational excellence.

9 Ways to Bring Core Values to Life

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I take a personal deep dive into how I help organizations move beyond just having core values written on the wall. Core values, when they’re truly integrated into the heart of a company, can transform culture, boost performance, and drive growth. But all too often, they’re treated as little more than a checkbox exercise.

I’ll share 9 practical strategies that I’ve found to be incredibly effective for ensuring core values are lived and breathed throughout your team. From hiring and onboarding to everyday reinforcement, I’ll show you how these approaches can turn your company’s core values into a real force for success.

Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton

Jordan Burton is an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years of experience. His firm, Talgo, collaborates with top venture capital and private equity firms such as Sequoia Capital and TH Lee. He emphasizes the importance of leadership teams focusing on hiring and developing talent, seeing themselves as “talent machines.”

The New and Improved Human Resources Function

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the crucial role Human Resources plays in driving profit growth by focusing on people growth. HR has traditionally been seen as a tactical function, but it’s time to reimagine it as a strategic powerhouse that can truly impact an organization’s success.