AI for Leadership Teams with Julie Holmes
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, hold onto your power cables as we welcome Julie Holmes, a tech founder, inventor, and AI entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience transforming enterprise technology.
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.
How to Lower Your Risk of Terminating an Employee with Marc Gross
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Marc Gross, a partner at Fox Rothschild with over three decades of experience in business litigation and crisis management. Renowned for his creative, tenacious advocacy, Marc handles complex commercial disputes, including corporate conflicts, trade secret issues, real estate disputes, and employment matters.
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.
Doing Remote and Hybrid Right with Wayne Turmel
In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Wayne Turmel, a remote and hybrid work expert from the Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent 26 years fascinated by how people communicate- or don’t- at work. He’s the author of 16 books, including The Long Distance Leader. Wayne shares his insights on the future of work, leadership in a remote environment, and the essential components of building successful hybrid teams.
The Power of Openness and Honesty with Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin
In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Ken Bogart and Grace Gavin, co-founders of Know Honesty, about the power of openness and honesty in leadership and communication. We explore their six practices for fostering genuine dialogue, including breaking down communication barriers, embracing vulnerability, and using their Pursuit of Honesty Assessment to measure progress.
How to Facilitate an Annual Planning Retreat
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I share my insights on facilitating an effective annual planning retreat. I’ll guide you through the essential steps to align your leadership team on key priorities, foster deep collaboration, and set the strategic direction for the upcoming year.
Transform Your Business with Open Book Management With Rich Armstrong
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the transformative power of open book management with Rich Armstrong, a Senior Coach at The Great Game of Business, Inc. SRC Holdings Corporation. He has more than 33 years of experience in improving business performance and employee engagement through open-book management (OBM) and employee ownership, with service as a consultant and as an executive at SRC Holdings Corporation, a 40 Year Employee-Owned Company and one of America’s top 100 largest majority employee-owned companies.
How to Structure Your Leadership Team
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it’s crucial to proactively structure your leadership team before problems arise.
Setting Clear Expectations
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectations often lead to unacceptable results and discover practical strategies to establish measurable and actionable goals. I explore the difference between productivity and performance, the significance of balancing leading and lagging indicators, and the necessity of collaborative goal setting.