The EntreLeadership Podcast

Imagine trying to launch a brand with a different team, different country, different culture and different language every week. Impossible, right? Not if you’re this week’s special guest, Kat Cole. The Group President of Focus Brands, parent company to well-known franchises like Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Carvel and Moe’s Southwest Grill, joins us to discuss her amazing story. Plus, Kat shares how building trust with your team is one of the main ingredients of success. Also on tap, we’re heading down to Main Street to learn from EntreLeader Adam Kugel, CEO of Kugel Corporation in Chehalis, Washington. entreleadership.com/podcast Free Tool: "5 Habits That Kill Team Unity" Free tool: 5 Habits That Kill Team Unity Free tool: 5 Habits That Kill Team Unity Infusionsoft's Office Automation Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to leadership, no one plays a more critical role than a military officer. The decisions they make can mean life or death. On this week’s episode, we’re featuring one of the best. Lt. Gen. George Flynn, USMC (Ret.) spent 38 years in the Marines, serving in some of the highest levels of leadership in the military. He currently consults with major corporations, think tanks and universities on organizational adaption and leadership. He joins the podcast to discuss the winning attributes of outstanding leaders and how you can build trust within your team. entreleadership.com/podcast General Gray's "Warfighting" Free Tool: "5 Habits That Kill Team Unity" Free tool: 5 Habits That Kill Team Unity Free tool: 5 Habits That Kill Team Unity Infusionsoft's Office Automation Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music legend and The Celebrity Apprentice winner John Rich joins us for our first live podcast straight from EntreLeadership Master Series. Hear John’s thoughts on taking risks, overcoming intimidating situations, and breaking through difficult barriers in business. In addition, EntreLeadership favorite and best-selling author Dr. Henry Cloud joins us to talk about the emotional impact your behavior as a leader makes on your team. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership University Discount Infusionsoft's Office Automation Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to build a Steve Jobs-like environment, where innovation and creativity reign, cookie-cutter won’t cut it. Learn from management consulting expert Lisa Kay Solomon as she discusses how to design strategic conversations that accelerate change. Lisa will show you how to get your employees to view themselves as innovators, not clock-punchers. entreleadership.com/podcast Create Core Values Tool Infusionsoft's Free Email Templates Spring EntreLeadership Master Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the attitude of entitlement is a disease, this week’s featured guest has the cure. Psychologist, leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. John Townsend joins us to share steps for leading those with an I-deserve-special-treatment mindset, whether it’s found in your team members, customers, kids . . . or even yourself! These are practical tools for a life of success. entreleadership.com/podcast Create Core Values Tool Infusionsoft's Free Email Templates Summit Event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotions are the primary drivers of our behavior, and we’re all hard-wired to let them get the upper hand. So how do you deal with them? This week’s guest, Dr. Travis Bradberry, discusses how understanding and increasing your emotional intelligence can take your leadership skills and workplace performance to new heights. Dr. Bradberry is the award-winning author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and co-founder of TalentSmart, the world’s leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training. entreleadership.com/podcast E1D Book Deal President Reagan's Speech Infusionsoft's Free Email Templates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Leonard, Executive Vice President of The Second City—the world’s premier comedy theater and school of improvisation—joins us to discuss how the skills used in improv can easily transfer to leadership and business. He shares techniques that can help any organization develop innovators, encourage adaptable leaders, and build transformational businesses. entreleadership.com/podcast E1D Book Deal Infusionsoft's Free Email Templates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researcher and business consultant Marcus Buckingham returns to talk about making the most of your God-given talents and how you can use them to contribute to others. The former senior researcher at the Gallup Organization and best-selling author shares plenty of tips . . . plus a new way of thinking about your strengths that can be life-changing. entreleadership.com/podcast Create Core Values Tool E1D LiveStream infusionsoft.com/entre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg returns to the podcast for a cutting-edge look at the science of productivity. He explains how we can improve at the things we do how and how to get more done without sacrificing what we care about most. This is a fascinating conversation. Also on tap, Dave discusses one of our core values: crusading. And always, we’re giving away FREE tools, so listen in! entreleadership.com/podcast 3-Part Leadership Video Series E1D LiveStream Infusionsoft's Lifecycle Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’ economy, businesses that are winning create connections and community. And this week’s guest is going to share how to do exactly that. Robbie Kellman Baxter joins us to discuss the membership economy and how to find your super users. Because when you make your customers feel like they are members of a club, you’ll make more money and perform a really valuable service. Also on this episode, we’re sharing an EntreLeader’s story on turning a stop sign into a starting line, and we’re giving you free tools to help you win. entreleadership.com/podcast 3 Reasons Team Members Fail Giveaway E1D LiveStream Infusionsoft's Lifecycle Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices