In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the overwhelming responsibilities we face as business owners. Balancing the needs of our company, our clients, and our team members. We're bombarded with advice from every corner, yet we still find ourselves grappling with frustration when things don't align as we envision.I’ll be sharing personal stories and advice on how to exercise control over your role and align personal and company purpose, all while being in service to others.  Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

PAUL EPSTEIN has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach.” As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS magazines top thought leaders that get results, Paul’s impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today. He is also a 2x best-selling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster.  Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Brett Hoogeveen is the co-founder of BetterCulture and Mindset LLC, two prominent leadership development and consulting firms with clients spanning from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies.  An international speaker, coach, consultant, and trainer, Brett focuses on providing practical advice on leadership and culture that produces better leaders, better teams, and better businesses.Today, Brett dives deep into the realm of culture. When I asked him about the most vital trait of a stellar leadership team, he responded by delving into the complexity of relationships within teams and how personal connections and trust among team members are paramount. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Culture Driver(TM) or joining our Culture Driver(TM) community, visit us athttps://betterculture.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-hoogeveen/ 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 welcome Howard  Behar. His career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years, where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for 12 years before retiring.Howard  Behar is currently a Trustee for the Sheri and Les  Biller Family Foundation and is on the advisory board of Anthos Capital. He formerly served as a board member for Starbucks, GAP, Shurgard, the University of Washington Foundation, and IDTech, to name a few.  He is committed to the development and education of our future leaders and has been a longtime advocate of the Servant Leadership Model. He has also authored two books on leadership titled It's Not About the Coffee and  The Magic Cup.https://www.howardbehar.com Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible. Chad is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Chad’s speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change has brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Association Utah chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (one of twenty of the world’s top speakers). As a member of the National Speakers Association, Chad travels as many as 300,000 miles a year, captivating and entertaining audiences around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, and Merrill Lynch.https://www.Chadhymas.comhttps://www.royalcreekranches.com/https://www.instagram.com/chadlhymashttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/chadhymas 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 welcome Allison Tabor. She is an International speaker, facilitator, and the author of the best-selling book, Work Your Assets Off® -Stop Working So Hard in Business and In Life. Allison guides business leaders and their teams to communicate collaboratively, leverage talents, and stop working so hard.You’ll find Allison on the stage or facilitating workshops and retreats. Allison also facilitates for the international Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), leading two San Francisco Bay Area and one National Platinum peer advisory group of women presidents and CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies and was honored with the WPO 2021 President’s Award for Facilitating Greatness.Allison is the current President of the National Speakers Association of No. California (NSANC).https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisontabor/https://www.allisontabor.com/ Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In this Better Leadership Team Show episode, I welcome Ryann Halo. She is a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. Her first company, Salon Halo, went from an existing business takeover, struggling to make payroll, to a multi-site, multi-million-dollar business that’s consistently recognized as a top 200 salon in North America. As a thought leader in her industry, Ryann speaks nationally at industry events and conferences to hundreds of professionals. Her insights are featured in major industry publications, and her accomplishments have led to The Know Women recognizing her as one of the “Top 100 Women to Know in the US”. Today, Ryann is focused on using her proven “Grow & Glow” method to help female business owners empower their teams to achieve sustainable growth and experience more freedom in their lives.www.Ryannhalo.comwww.instagram.com/ryann_halohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannhalo/https://www.facebook.com/ryannhalo/ 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 welcome Pam Nemec. She is a brand culture expert and speaker. Her thought leadership around Brand Culture via HR and Brand Communications has led to recruiting, retaining, and caring for over 50,000 employees and connecting with millions of customers over the course of her 20-year career, where she ultimately led HR, Brand Communications, and Culture for Whataburger, a multi-billion-dollar restaurant brand.Pam knows that a business can only be as good as the internal cohesion and satisfaction of its people, hence her drive and continued advocacy for building systems that protect and promote the organizational culture.  Pam speaks and consults on her proprietary model, "The Remarkable Brand Blueprint - The 8 Steps to Building a Remarkable Brand from the Inside-Out."https://pamnemec.com/https://www.instagram.com/pam_nemec_/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamnemecculturecoach/https://www.facebook.com/PamNemecBrandCultureCoach/Free 45-minute call/consultation https://pamnemec.com/contact Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Jeannie Walters, CCXP is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators, a firm helping companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer experiences. Trailblazing the movement from “Reactive Customer Service” to “Proactive Customer Experience,” Jeannie wants business leaders to see customer experience as a winning mindset, strategy, and discipline for all organizations. In this conversation, we speak about the many tactics to improve your organization and team skills. Jeannie highlights the significance of team and organizational alignment, distinguishing between customer service and customer experience, and the importance of truly understanding customers' thoughts and feelings without making assumptions, hence creating a loyal and consistent customer roster.https://www.experienceinvestigators.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jeanniewalters  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniewalters/  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'll focus on the common challenge of finding and attracting good people in today's workforce. I'll discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right individuals in both your work and personal life and explore how this can impact your success as a leader. I'll address various obstacles that can hinder the process of finding good people, such as the perception of a scarcity of talented individuals and the challenges of building a team with mediocre performers. This episode is designed to encourage leaders to think strategically about their hiring and mentorship practices, as well as the importance of creating a supportive and inspiring environment for team members. Join me to gain valuable insights and strategies for surrounding yourself with the right people and building a high-performing team. Discover how finding and attracting good people can significantly impact leadership and organizational success. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach