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.
Becoming a True Owner with Mark L. Vincent – Ep. 287
In this elite episode, Mark L. Vincent, Executive Advisor of Teall Vincent Enterprises, shares how he has helped hundreds of founder/CEOs become True Owners so they can own their business without having to run it!
You will discover:
- How to find a new CEO to replace you
- A clear sign you're waiting to long to start planing your succession
- How much you should be involved as an owner
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
Breakthrough for Female Entrepreneurs with Lezly Kaye – Ep. 284
In this powerful episode, Lezly Kaye, Founder of Grounded Leadership, shares the lessons she's learned about how our personal pain holds us back from entrepreneurial breakthroughs. There's incredible truth in this episode for every Reluctant Manager listening, but it's at a whole different level for women in business with a vision for more!
You will discover:
- How entrepreneurial success is found at the intersection of psychology and strategy
- Who is really running your business (and it's not the current you)
- How simple and powerful delegation can be for Reluctant Managers
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
Leading Executives Without Losing Yourself with Eric Nitzberg – Ep. 390
In this high-impact episode, Eric Nitzberg, Founder and Principal of Sierra Leadership, shares why even successful CEOs battle imposter syndrome and identity struggles in stage 5. If you feel exposed, question your role, or wonder “who am I now?” as your company grows beyond your hands-on control, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why imposter syndrome actually increases at senior levels and is a normal response to bigger challenges
- How to reframe your role from “doer” to strategic leader who focuses on vision and talent
- What it really means to be both fully authentic and fully strategic in your communication
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
Why Your Team Isn’t Enough with David Miller – Ep. 389
In this transformational episode, David Miller, Founder and CEO of Alchemy of Scale, shares how to move from overwhelmed founder to effective leader in stage 4. If you have managers but still feel like everything runs through you, you're frustrated with constant questions, and the team isn't owning results, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why having managers doesn't mean you have real leadership
- How to shift from managing people to building systems that create accountability
- What it takes to develop leaders who think and act like owners
Your Leadership Identity Crisis — And How to Fix It with David C. Olcott – Ep. 388
In this constructive episode, David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success, shares how to move from reluctant manager to effective leader in stage 3. If you feel frustrated managing people, overwhelmed by constant questions, and stuck wearing too many hats, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why managing people directly creates constant frustration and burnout
- How to build systems that allow your team to self-manage and scale sustainably
- What role distinctions you must master to lead without losing your identity
Increase sales through customer service with Johann Diaz – Ep. 279
In this service-driven episode, Johann Diaz, Founder of Service Revolution Academy, shares how he helps his clients boost their sales and profitability by focusing on dramatically improving the quality of their service in the eyes of their customers. If you and your team are tired of the new logo rat race or are frustrated that your company's service is your industry's biggest secret, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How to differentiate even in a commoditized market
- Why you need to stop defining what is valuable and who should define it
- How do you diagnose whether your sales problem is a service problem?