The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode of The Leadership Team Show, I have a fascinating conversation with Kevin Lawrence, Straight-talking coach/author who helps CEOs and executives around the world to break through business challenges, grow their companies, defy the gravity of stress, and succeed in Work, Self & Life.These experiences inspired Kevin's book Your Oxygen Mask First, which he reveals the 17 habits every leader must know to transcend the perils of success and achieve more. We discuss mental health, prevention of the red zone, how to stop being a problem solver, and how to receive tough feedback without being offended.www.lawrenceandco.comhttp://instagram.com/lawrenceandcoadvisors/https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkevinlawrence'https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceAndCo1www.lawrenceandco.com 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’ll challenge the conventional practice of annual performance reviews and advocate for a more effective approach. As a leader, I strongly believe that the traditional system of annual or semi-annual performance evaluations is flawed and needs to be replaced. I’ll be diving into the reasons why these reviews are detrimental and discuss the negative impact they can have on employee development and engagement.Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Heather Hansen, a former trial attorney and advocate coach, discusses the importance of understanding different 'juries' in your life and how it helps in advocating for your ideas or beliefs. She explores the definition and importance of advocacy, highlighting the significance of building belief, effective communication, compassion, curiosity, and credibility to win. She also emphasizes the need for leaders to understand their audience, avoid assuming others share their perspective, and seek input from others.

Welcome back to The Better Leadership Team Show! In today's Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the power of vulnerability and explore the Peer Accountability Exercise. I discuss how this exercise can help teams become more vulnerable and accelerate their progress. I’ll unpack the importance of giving and receiving feedback, even when it may seem uncomfortable or difficult.  Vulnerability entails subordinating personal needs to prioritize the collective goals of the team an act of selflessness that fosters trust and collaboration. However, vulnerability, the third "V" of culture, has yet to be extensively discussed. Let's delve into this transformative concept.Join me as I redefine vulnerability in the context of leadership, and learn practical strategies for fostering a culture of open communication and growth. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of the Leadership Team Show, I speak to Anton Gunn, former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and a national expert on Socially Conscious Leadership. Fierce Healthcare recently named him as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he played SEC football for the Gamecocks and earned a master's degree in Social Work. He was also a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and Just Lead and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall St Journal, Inc Magazine, and on Good Morning America.As an international keynote speaker and management consultant, some of his clients include renowned organizations like Mercedes-Benz, Vans, KPMG, T-Mobile, Aetna, Emory Healthcare, and The Boeing Company. His presentations challenge people to think differently, act differently, and turn their workplace culture from worrisome – to world-class!When he’s not speaking to audiences like ours, he can be found listening to hip hop music or cheering for his daughter’s softball team, but never at the same time.My Just Lead Toolkit https://antongunn.com/toolkithttps://antongunn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/antonjgunn/https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjgunn/https://www.facebook.com/AntonJGunn/ 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 delve into a topic of utmost importance for CEOs and leaders–  the importance of enhancing talent within your team. I’ll explore the crucial aspect of fostering a workforce where individuals consistently operate at an exceptional "A" level while reducing the presence of underperformers at the "C" or toxic "C" level.I break down the excuses that often hinder the decision to let go of a team member who isn't meeting expectations. I examine excuses rooted in concepts like loyalty and fear, shedding light on the misconceptions that can prevent leaders from taking necessary action. By addressing these concerns head-on, I highlight the indisputable necessity of removing underperformers in order to maintain a high-performing team and cultivate a healthy work environment.Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with both  Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary are passionate about creating healthy relationships between diverse people in a polarizing world. As co-authors of Bridge the Gap, they equip people to engage in curious conversations that open up meaningful dialogue in even the most tense of encounters. Jennifer and Katie are “work wives” who personally know the transformative power of collaboration between diverse, talented, and smart people. They embrace their own dichotomies of being Conservative/Liberal; Country/Rock-n-Roll; Christian/Buddhist; Executive/Creative and have helped thousands find the sweet spot in their relationships by transforming how they show up, think, behave, and connect. Their work has appeared in Fast Company, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Inc., NPR, New York Post, Shondaland, and ComputerWorld.https://howtobridgethegap.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-michele-edwards/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mccleary-a3a7339/ 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 discuss the importance of quarterly planning sessions rather than five-year strategic plans. I'll explain how quarterly plans are more effective – they are long enough to get meaningful work done but short enough to adapt to any changes in the world. Quarterly planning sessions review last quarter's results, make decisions on key issues and opportunities, plan for the next quarter, and participate in learning and development activities. I'll be providing practical advice on what a quarterly planning session should look like and stressing the importance of having a dedicated space for the meeting.Mentioned EpisodesKey Performance Indicators https://www.mike-goldman.com/bltshow/how-not-to-screw-up-kpisThe Dreaded Weekly Meetinghttps://www.mike-goldman.com/bltshow/the-dreaded-weekly-meeting Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode, I speak with Kim “KC” Campbell. She served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission. Most recently, Kim served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. Kim is also the author of Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage.https://kim-kc-campbell.com/Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Couragehttps://www.instagram.com/kchawg987/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kc-campbell/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087531585608 Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I'm diving into the vital role of company culture as a problem solver. I'll be sharing my insights on how to define culture and leverage it to resolve particular problems within an organization. I'll be unpacking the core principles of vulnerability, values, and vision, underlining the importance of a clearly articulated and comprehended set of core values in the workspace. Additionally, I'll be emphasizing the significance of vulnerability in the workplace and suggesting some exercises to nurture trust and honesty. We'll also delve into key metrics like the Employee Net Promoter Score, employee retention, and talent density to gauge the health of a company's culture. So, tune in now as I explore how to construct a robust and thriving company culture.Episode 9        https://bit.ly/CreatingaCompellingVisionEpisode 13    https://www.mike-goldman.com/bltshow/quarterly-talent-assessmentEpisode 17   https://www.mike-goldman.com/bltshow/core-values Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach