Becoming a Brilliant Operator
This article is all about Operator Leaders! We dive into who these Operators are, why they are, and what specific actions they can take to overcome their unique challenges and become brilliant.
Becoming a Brilliant Visionary
This article is all about Visionary Leaders! We dive into who these Visionaries are, why they are, and what specific actions they can take to overcome their unique challenges and become brilliant.
The Secret to Sustaining Success in any Stage with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 343
In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares how to thrive in your current stage without forced growth. If you struggle with boredom and stage pressure, you won't want to miss it. You will discover:
You will discover:
- Why aligning your stage with your vision boosts fulfillment
- How to embrace mystery to sustain joy and success
- What thriving strategies keep you engaged in any stage
The Hidden Legal Time Bomb That’s About to Explode Your Growing Business with Jeff Holman – Ep. 340
In this protective episode, Jeff Holman, Founder and CEO of Intellectual Strategies, shares fractional legal strategies for business protection. If you struggle with legal blindsides or IP risks as a startup, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why early legal audits prevent costly disputes in stage 2
- How fractional teams deliver expert advice without overhead
- What IP roadmap aligns with your growth goals
The Founder’s Evolution Stage 6: The True Owner
Most Founders never make it to Stage 6 of their Founder's Evolution, and they never experience the joy and freedom of becoming a True Owner. They also never discover the most valuable asset a True Owner has because it certainly isn't cash (even though they have a whole lot of it).
The Founder’s Evolution Stage 5: The Chief Executive
In stage 5 of your evolution as a founder, you finally take on a title you've been using incorrectly for a long time: Chief Executive. This stage is tremendously rewarding as you lead through others and build an organization whose success will outlast you. However, some soul-searching and a few essential strategies are needed to get there.
Make Friends with Your Imposter with Daphne Dickopf – Ep. 335
In this investing episode, Daphne Dickopf, Founder and Owner of Change Matters Coaching LLC, shares shares tools to overcome imposter syndrome. If you struggle with feeling out of depth as a startup founder, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why imposter feelings signal growth in stage 2
- How to reframe imposter as an ally for progress
- What daily practices build authentic confidence
The Most Overlooked Tool for Success at Scale with Deborah Heiser – Ep. 333
In this instructive episode, Deborah Heiser, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, shares strategies for effective mentorship in organizations. If you struggle with leadership development or succession planning, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why mentorship fosters generativity for stage 5 legacy
- How to implement hierarchical mentoring for team growth
- What lateral mentoring enhances cross-functional collaboration
The Founder’s Evolution Stage 4: The Disillusioned Leader
Stage 4 of the Founder's Evolution is the single greatest shift in the entire journey. Your entire history as a founder and a leader up to this point has taught you the skill of winning the game on the field. Unfortunately, very little of that matters in Stage 4. In fact, the better you are at the earlier stages, the harder it will be for you to embrace this next phase in your journey.
Your Baby is Ugly (Here’s How to Fix It) with Justin Goodbread – Ep. 332
In the inaugural episode of Secrets of The High Demand Coach, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks to the host of the show, Scott Ritzheimer. Scott shares that he began his entrepreneurial journey at 20 but had to fight for his business's survival. He shares that he had three different bad experiences with coaches which turned him off to the idea. He ultimately found that he wanted to try his hand at being a coach. Not only that, but he wanted to offer a better experience to his clients than what he went through. He founded his coaching company, Scale Architects, after successfully exiting his previous business.
He started his coaching business and this podcast in order to reach founders and celebrate amazing coaches. If you're a seasoned business coach or consultant who is also an entrepreneur and feel you're a great fit for the show, apply here.
The Founder’s Evolution Stage 3: The Reluctant Manager
We hit the ground running. It was September 2008 when we relaunched our business, and although much of the world was in the tumult of the financial crisis, we were on fire. The relaunch had gone stunningly well, even though we had inherited some severe problems from the previous owners. We had debt-ridden relationships with …
Your Team in Perfect Harmony with Michael Brenner – Ep. 330
In this amenable episode, Michael Brenner, CEO of Right Chord Leadership, shares leadership strategies via music metaphors. If you struggle with team disillusionment or leadership transition, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why blending passions builds authentic leadership in stage 4
- How to apply CHORDS model for team harmony
- What trusting bold visions creates sustainable success