The Better Leadership Team Show
The Better Leadership Team Show helps growth-minded, mid-market CEO's to grow their business without losing their minds. It’s hosted by Leadership Team Coach, Mike Goldman. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the obstacles in the way to building a great business, this show will help you improve top and bottom-line growth, fulfillment and the value your company adds to the world. If you want to save years of frustration, time and dollars trying to figure it out on your own, check out this show!!
Episodes
118 episodes
Knowing Exactly What To Say with Phil M Jones
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Phil M. Jones, bestselling author of Exactly What to Say, to explore how leaders can use language to influence, align teams, and drive action. Phil shares pow...
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Episode 117
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57:53
The Retention Trap: Rethinking Employee Loyalty with Mark Peters
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, and author of The Source and The Retention Trap. Mark shares his powerful leadership journey, starting as a factory worker at 12 to building a thriving business grounded in ...
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Episode 116
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49:41
Unlocking the Power of Mid-Level Leaders
In this episode, I dive into the critical yet often overlooked role of mid-level leaders. Learn why they’re the backbone of your organization and how you can empower them with 8 practical strategies, from clear expectations to leadership develo...
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Episode 115
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24:58
Building an Olympic-Level Performance Mindset with Stephanie Roble
What does it take to develop an Olympic-level performance mindset? In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble, a world-class sailor, to explore how elite athletes build resilience, mana...
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Episode 114
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34:22
Building Your Conversational Competency with Chalmers Brothers
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Chalmers Brothers, best-selling author, executive coach, and expert in leadership development. Chalmers dives into the power of conversations in shaping leadership success, int...
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Episode 113
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55:49
Become a More Flexible Leader with Kevin Eikenberry
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, to discuss his groundbreaking book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confiden...
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Episode 112
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48:54
Sales Mindset and The Power of Failure with Klyn Elsbury
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Klyn Elsbury, a powerhouse in sales strategy and mindset. Klyn shares her inspirational journey—from battling cystic fibrosis to becoming one of America’s top sales trainers. W...
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Episode 111
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45:56
Building Deep, Meaningful Connections with Dr. James Pogue
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. James Pogue, CEO of JP Enterprises, a professional services firm with a global clientele focused on strengthening the connections between Leaders and Teams, which lead to i...
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Episode 110
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52:06
Building Team Trust
In this "Mike on the Mic" episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I delve into the cornerstone of every successful leadership team—trust. Learn why vulnerability-based trust is vital for creating open, honest, and high-performing t...
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Episode 109
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34:31
How to Create Accountable Teams with Eric Coryell
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, Eric Coryell dives deep into the art of building accountable teams and transforming traditional organizational hierarchies. Drawing from decades of corporate and consulting experience...
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Episode 108
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51:14
6 Ways to Get Feedback as a Leader
In this episode of Mike on the Mic, we dive into the importance of feedback as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Leaders often struggle to receive honest and constructive feedback, especially at senior levels. Discover...
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Episode 107
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25:22
The 4 Biggest Mistakes Leadership Teams Make
Are you making one of the four biggest mistakes that leadership teams struggle with? In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the critical errors holding your team back: unclear success measures, juggling too many priorities, neglecting ta...
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Episode 106
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30:50
Building a Behavior-Based Culture with David J Friedman
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore the powerful insights of David J. Friedman, a leading expert on organizational culture. David has authored two influential books and delivered over 750 workshops and keynote...
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Episode 105
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47:34
Flip Your Mindset with Frank Kitchen
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into leadership and mindset with Frank Kitchen, a certified speaking professional with over 30 years of experience in talent development. Known for his innovative, culinar...
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Episode 104
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51:59
The Secret to Healthy Aging
In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the secrets to healthy aging and lifelong fulfillment through personal stories and reflections as I approach my 60th birthday. From navigating financial setbacks to redefining success and f...
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Episode 103
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27:36
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. Julie is pas...
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Episode 102
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53:53
Become a Stronger Leader with Christina Howard
In this episode, I sit down with Christina Howard to talk about what it takes to truly excel as a leader. For almost two decades, Christina led the HR departments of Fortune 100, non-profit, and privately held global companies. Today, she works...
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Episode 101
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49:17
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 answeri...
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Episode 100
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22:23
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 ...
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Episode 99
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44:05
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...
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Episode 98
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45:03
What Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers?
In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I tackle one of the most challenging issues in leadership: handling "solid, mediocre performers." While high and low performers receive most of our attention, it's the steady but unremarkable team members who...
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Episode 97
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30:01
Igniting Commitment and Keeping Top Talent with Joe Mull
In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Joe Mull, employee engagement expert and author of Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. He also hosts the popular Boss Better ...
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Episode 96
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50:28
Positive Intent and Other Life Lessons with Owen Fitzpatrick
In this episode, I sit down for an interview with my good friend Owen Fitzpatrick for an in-depth conversation about leadership, personal growth, and some of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout my life. We cover a wide range of t...
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Episode 95
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1:26:57
9 Ways to Bring Core Values to Life
In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I take a personal deep dive into how I help organizations move beyond just having core values written on the wall. Core values, when they’re truly integrated into the heart of a company, can transform culture...
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Episode 94
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32:10
Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton
In this episode of The Breakthrough Leadership Team Show, my guest is Jordan Burton, an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in training top VC and Private Equity investors and high-growth...
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Episode 93
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46:23