The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with retired executive and Navy veteran Scott Millson, author of The Frequency of Excellence. We explore how leaders can “tune into excellence” by cultivating a growth mindset, fostering mentorship, and leading with reflection and humor. Scott shares his powerful B5 Framework and insights from decades of leadership experience — including why culture is the shadow of the leader, how to use feed forward instead of feedback, and why laughter may be one of the most underrated leadership tools. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I unpack the five biggest blind spots that cause leaders to unintentionally create the very problems they complain about.From blaming others and silencing honest feedback to confusing activity for results, I reveal how these hidden habits quietly undermine trust, accountability, and culture. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns, model ownership, and transform your leadership approach to build a stronger, more aligned team.If you’ve ever wondered why your team isn’t taking more ownership or why the same issues keep showing up again and again—this episode might hit close to home. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with Danielle Baldwin, author of Sparking Greatness, about how leaders can create inspired, high-performing teams. We explore the difference between motivation and inspiration, the five elements of truly inspiring stories (Courage, Hardship, Authenticity, Resilience, and Transformation), and how leaders can cultivate trust, vulnerability, and stillness to spark greatness in themselves and others.Danielle also shares actionable tools—from spaciousness and self-forgetfulness to storytelling and self-care—that help leaders shift from burnout to inspiration. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I unpack the five pillars for rooting out mediocrity and building teams that truly thrive.I explore how to create a powerful vision, set high expectations, establish relentless accountability, increase talent density, and invest in your best people.If you’re ready to break free from “good enough” and lead a high-performing, growth-driven team, this episode will give you the roadmap.Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with executive coach and author Marc A. Wolfe, whose book Yeah, But: Cut Through the Noise to Live, Learn and Lead Better helps leaders and teams dismantle the excuses that hold them back.We talk about why “yeah, but” thinking kills innovation, how to transform pushback into clarity, and how the best leadership teams replace excuses with curiosity and collaboration. Marc shares stories from his eclectic journey—from photographing U.S. presidents to coaching Fortune 500 leaders—and reveals how great teams build cultures that question intelligently, act decisively, and lead with empathy.If you’ve ever said “Yeah, but…” to an opportunity, this episode is your invitation to move from hesitation to action.Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Sicola—cognitive linguist, executive coach, and author of Speaking to Influence—to explore how leaders can communicate with greater impact on stage, in the boardroom, and over Zoom.We dig into the “expert’s curse,” the importance of repeating and reinforcing vision, and how to align what you say with how you say it so your message truly connects. We also cover common vocal pitfalls like uptalk, monotone, and vocal fry, and share practical tips you can apply in your very next meeting.Together, we discuss how to balance vulnerability with authority, inspire action with your voice, and build credibility whether you’re leading a team, presenting to a board, or pitching big ideas. This conversation is packed with strategies to help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Michael D. Levitt, burnout survivor, therapist, and host of The Breakfast Leadership Show. We dive deep into what workplace culture really means, why it matters more than ever, and how leaders can balance accountability with empathy. Michael shares powerful stories, including how he reduced turnover from 90% to 6% in a healthcare organization, and explains the one question leaders should ask their teams to build trust and lasting change. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Wittman, former Marine, federal agent, and author of Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience. Andrew shares actionable strategies for building emotional strength, rewiring habits, and creating resilient leadership teams.We cover how to “Think Like C.R.A.P.” (Clarity, Relevance, Accuracy, Precision), craft a powerful identity statement, and transform obstacles into growth opportunities. Whether you’re a CEO, team leader, or individual seeking resilience, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into practice today.https://getwarriortough.com/podcast/ Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

I’m diving back into the Talent Density System from my book The Strength of Talent—this time covering Steps 3–5. In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I share actionable strategies to coach, develop, and retain your top talent, make tough decisions about low performers, and measure progress with tools like the Quarterly Talent Assessment Meeting and Talent Density Indicator. If you want to grow your people to grow your profit, these are the strategies that make it happen. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I introduce the Talent Density System from my new book The Strength of Talent. This episode covers the first two steps of the system: setting clear expectations and assessing performance. I share why productivity and culture fit are both essential, how to define them with clarity, and how to use a simple assessment model to identify high-performing, medium-performing, low-producing, and low-culture-fit team members. Tune in to learn how to grow your people so you can grow your profit.Pre-order my new book The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit at http://strengthoftalent.com/ If you’re tuning in after October 14, 2025, you can grab your copy there or on AmazonThanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach