How to Conquer Whitewater
When you realize you are in Whitewater, you realize only one question matters: How do we get out? Here are three steps you can take to conquer Whitewater and enjoy Predictable Success.
The Legendary Life of Founders with Chad Cooper – Ep. 286
In this legendary episode, Chad Cooper, owner of chadecooper.com, shares how he has used his strategies to retire from Microsoft at age 35 and shared them with others who want to lead a legendary life. If you're frustrated with your job or feel like you're on your way to a dead end, check out this episode where Chad shows us how to find our purpose, lead a legendary life, and, if it's right for you, start a thriving business or nonprofit as well!
You will discover:
- The legendary life your were called to live
- What genius is and how to find it in yourself
- how to break free of the myth of balance with a "3rd mover"
How the Smartest People Win with Bill Barnett – Ep. 285
In this relational episode, Bill Barnett, CEO of Smarter Minds Network, shares how he has leverage the power of meaningful relationships to build multiple wildly successful business across industries from film to ed tech. If you're a founder who wants to learn how to get more done with less effort by building powerful relationships, you want want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- The single biggest quality in building relationships
- Why you need to unlearn everything you know/believe about networking
- The strategic relationships
You Can’t Define A Culture with Words Alone with Laura Buckley – Ep. 283
In this whole human episode, Laura Buckley, Owner of Laura Buckley Coaching and Consulting, Inc., shares how she has taken the lessons she's learned as an Army Officer, A Registered Dietician, and a Leadership Consultant to help her clients build strong cultures they are proud to call their own! If you're frustrated that your culture isn't as strong as it once was, or if you're curious to know how vital your physical health and well-being are to maintaining a strong culture, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- Why you can't build a strong culture with words (and what you CAN use instead)
- How to assess the strength of your culture
- When you can no longer build it yourself (AND why it can't be built without you)
The Crucial Culture Step Everyone Tries to Skip with Jenni Catron – Ep. 282
In this impactful episode, Jenni Catron, Founder & CEO of The 4Sight Group, shares key insights from her new book "Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and be Unstoppable". If you know what you want your culture to be, but you aren't quite sure how to get there, you won't want to miss this incredible episode.
You will discover:
- Why you need to assess your culture before defining it
- What the Culture Hierarchy is and how you can use it to evolve your culture through each growth stage
- The relationship between transparency, clarity and trust in leadership
To Win, Stop Solving the Wrong Problems with Brandon Gano – Ep. 281
In this diagnostic episode, Brandon Gano, COO of HumanOp, shares how he helps his clients cut through the noise to discover the only 3 things they need to work on to create the success they want. If you feel frustrated by your people or overwhelmed by your problems, you won't want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- Why almost every founder is trying to solve the wrong problem
- Why the secret to your growth isn't found in more leads, more revenue, or perfect people (and how to find it)
- How simple it is to balance process and people for maximum success
Selling From Stage (Without Selling) with Steve Lowell – Ep. 278
In this impactful episode, Steve Lowell, Co-Founder of S&J Training Solutions Inc., shares how he helps coaches and other professionals leverage keynote speaking and other communication platforms to build their book of business. If you're a coach or entrepreneur who speaks often (or wants to speak often) but are frustrated that people come up after your talk and sing your praises but don't hire you, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- Why selling from stage might be the most underrated lead gen strategy for coaches
- How to teach but not overteach by mastering the "tipping point" in your talk
- How to know whether your content is hitting the mark (and growing your business)
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
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 Unseen to Sought-After with Shirin Danesh – Ep. 275
In this transformational episode, Shirin Danesh shares how she helps managers and leaders who are frustrated by their 9-to-5 to achieve more in work and in life. If you're frustrated by your job and wonder if starting a business could be right for you, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How to know if you have what it takes to start your own successful business
- The difference between a professional, a manager, and a leader
- How to grow your professional network before you need it
The Hidden Task List of a Leader in the Age of AI with Scott Allen – Ep. 274
In this prescient episode, Scott Allen, Principal of S & J Allen, LLC, shares how he has helped thousands of leaders from surgeons to service man and women to students focus on the most important things so they can help their team succeed. If you feel like you're struggling to keep up, overwhelmed by technology or even just curious about the future of leadership, you won't want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- The hidden task list for leaders who succeed
- The number one leadership challenge the naval war college is working to overcome and what that means for you
- The first step to becoming the best leader you can be
Becoming a Business Celebrity with Mitch Carson – Ep. 272
In this high-profile episode, Mitch Carson, Owner of Impact Products Marketing, shares what to do if you're struggling to bring in enough new business to scale your sales.
You will discover:
- Who would benefit the most from Becoming a business celebrity
- How to secure TV and Radio interviews by avoiding the biggest rookie mistake entrepreneurs make
- How to transform publicity into profitable growth