The Better Leadership Team Show

In this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the foundational role self-leadership in personal and professional development. Key Highlights:- Discover why self-leadership is the cornerstone of team and business success.- Learn how personal challenges with family and health can impact professional life.- Find inspiration in the power of self-expression through a transformative poetic experience.- Gain insights on aligning mind, body, and spirit for holistic success.- Understand the real impact of self-leadership on relationships, business, and personal fulfillment.This is more than just my story. It's a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the undeniable link between leading oneself and leading others. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or anyone facing life's inevitable ups and downs, I hope this story resonates with you and inspires you to take the helm of your own life with courage and intention. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on the show. We dive deep into the crucial topic of self-care for leaders, discussing how it can significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, and overall success in today's fast-paced world. Our conversation serves as a comprehensive guide, covering the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, leaning on community support, and understanding our biological responses to stress. We'll also talk about practical strategies for self-care, including optimizing sleep, nutrition, and physical activity, and how having accountability partners can enhance leadership effectiveness.friedtheburnoutpodcast.comowenfitzpatrick.com. Video.OwenFitzpatrick.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 dive into an enlightening discussion about the transformative journey of a CEO. I outline five pivotal roles that a CEO must embrace: the Visionary, creating and sharing a compelling vision for the company's future; the Ambassador, shaping the company culture internally and representing the company's interests externally; the Team Builder, charged with assembling a leadership team capable of propelling the company forward; the Accountability Model, embedding a culture of responsibility across all levels of the organization; and the Self-Care Advocate, emphasizing the critical nature of the CEO's personal well-being. This episode underscores the importance of these roles in transitioning from working in the business to working on it, promoting a thriving and sustainable company environment supported by a breakthrough leadership team.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 dive into the common misconception that training is the ultimate solution to enhance team skills and performance. While training plays a role, it's just one of twelve strategies to explore for elevating your team's capabilities. From setting clearer expectations and leveraging coaching to hiring the right people and knowing when to let underperformers go, I cover a wide array of alternatives that can lead to significant improvements. I’ll also discuss the importance of addressing difficult discussions, optimizing roles, implementing new tools, fixing processes, strengthening leadership, encouraging group problem-solving, and ensuring accountability.Improving team performance is an ongoing journey rather than a one-time event, and strong leadership is key to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This comprehensive approach goes beyond traditional training to truly level up your team's skills and performance.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 discuss the importance of creating a passionate work environment and how it significantly impacts an organization’s revenue, profit, client satisfaction, and the ability to attract and retain top talent. I’ll dive into the concept of building a passionate organization through ‘The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations.' Acceptance, Leverage, Trust, and Celebration. For each secret, I’ll provide detailed insights and practical advice on how leaders can foster a more engaged and passionate workplace culture that celebrates differences, leverages strengths, trusts employees to find effective solutions and acknowledges both the journey and accomplishments along the way. 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’m diving into the concept of what makes a great company, emphasizing the importance of significant and consistent growth in both the top and bottom lines.  I’ll explore why it's essential for leaders to remember their company's purpose beyond just making money while also ensuring financial stability to sustain their mission. These characteristics may sound simple, but their significance cannot be overstated, and it's crucial to stay focused on them every single day. 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 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