How Not to Win in Whitewater
Most founders try to paddle the wrong way out of Whitewater. Here are three very common but equally wrong ways to solve the Whitewater problem so you can avoid them and achieve Predictable Success.
From $5M to $50M with Nicco Leone – Ep. 277
In this scalable episode, Nicco Leone, Founder of Nemean Pride, shares how he helps some founders scale from $5 to $50M and some avoid the headache altogether. Suppose you're questioning whether or not to scale. In that case, if you are quietly frustrated at the constant expectation to grow like crazy (even if it comes from you) or wonder how big your organization should be and how to get it there, this is the episode for you!
You will discover:
- 3 great reasons to scale (and 1,000 bad reasons)
- the difference between a growth business and a lifestyle business that is growing
- The most crucial role of middle management that almost every leadership team overlooks
The Real Job of Every Leader with Isabelle Fortin – Ep. 276
In this human-centered episode, Isabelle Fortin, Owner of Against the Ordinary, dispels several lingering myths surrounding leadership. She shares why we need to be more human-centered as leaders, how to do it, and how to develop your leadership team to do it as well. If you know you need to raise the leadership bar in your organization to improve achieve higher performance and enjoy greater success, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- Why command-and-control structures are so common (and it's not because of how effective they are)
- Why and how to become a more human-centered leader
- Why the military command-and-control structure isn't actually command-and-control
The Biggest Problem in Whitewater
I help founders get out of Whitewater all day, every day. And I've discovered that the biggest challenge to getting out of Whitewater is…
How YOU Must Evolve to Lead Executives with Jason Ambeau – Ep. 270
In this revealing episode, Jason Ambeau, Business Architect of Exit Momentum, shares how he has helped hundreds of leadership teams break from co-dependency and false consensus so they can create the change they need for the success they want.
You will discover:
- Where to find the source of 90% of your problems
- Why can't you hire your way to better leadership
- How to lead a high-powered executive
5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader Overnight with Peter Awad – Ep. 269
In this powerful episode, Peter Awad, Founder of White Stone Coaching, shares 5 secrets that will help you become a better leader overnight. If you know deep down that your leadership skill is a limiting factor in your growth but also feel overwhelmed at how to improve, you'll find a simple but powerful path toward the breakthrough you want and need.
You will discover:
- How to find the balance between supporting and challenging your team
- The power of peace to transform any circumstance
- How to ensure you are always growing at the right pace
Together, We Make One Great Executive
Most executive teams fall prey to a surprisingly subtle trap. If you have set a brilliant strategic plan only to see it fall short on execution, you're probably already in the trap and don't even know it. However, to show you what it is and how to avoid it, I have to tell a quick story first.
Are Processors Bad People?
I was teaching a workshop recently and met a highly Visionary founder, Chad, who was quite successful. His businesses (yes, plural) were booming. He had the (very) fancy car. He had the (very) fancy watch. And he had a beautiful family at home, too. But as I spoke not just about how businesses scale but …
The Business Owner’s Roadmap to Conquer Chaos with Scott Beebe – Ep. 267
In this victorious episode, Scott Beebe, Founder and Head Coach of My Business On Purpose, shares how he
You will discover:
- Why, instead of putting out fires, you might just want to let your business burn (so that it can grow)
- The biggest lie in business and how it's affecting you right now
- Four simple steps business owners can take to conquer chaos
Achieve Executive Excellence with Adriana Cowdin – Ep. 266
In this executive episode, Adriana Cowdin, CEO of Be Bold Executive Coaching, shares how she shares the knowledge and skills she gained to achieve status in the top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses and uses it to help other founders and CEOs become better leaders.
You will discover:
- How important relationships are to company success
- In what ways being a non-CEO executive is different or even more challenging than being at the top
- The two biggest challenges executives face
Vision and Hustle Can Only Take You so Far with Mike Straza – Ep. 265
In this insightful episode, Mike Straza, Owner of Straza Consulting, shares how he provides Fractional CFO and COO support to Visionary CEOs to help them scale. If you and your leaders are frustrated by skill, technical, or knowledge gaps, you won't want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- How and when a Fractional Executive can help you dramatically scale your organization
- The difference between a Fractional CFO and a Fractional COO and how to know which one you need
- How to find the right for you and your organization
High-Growth CEO Secrets: Critical and Uncomfortable Decisions with George Kriza – Ep. 262
In this poignant episode, George Kriza, CEO of Challenging Decisions, shares the lessons he learned over 25 years as CEO of a growing Inc 500 company. If you're the CEO of an organization with over 30 employees and struggling to keep up with all the decisions that keep landing on your desk, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- What separates high-growth CEOs from everyone else
- Why you may not need to be a better decision-maker and what you should do instead
- How to handle an underperforming leader (especially if they are also a friend)