System & Soul

What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? Most likely, there is a great story behind that question––either about overcoming a big obstacle or learning an important lesson. This week on the podcast, we have invited Dane Jenson, CEO of Third Factor, to talk about his new book, The Power of Pressure. Dane is an expert on pressure and is a second generation entrepreneur with decades of experience helping high performers embrace the chaos of running a business. Dane will help you learn how to––as the prayer goes––accept the things you can change, change the things you can, and understand the difference between the two. This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you’re experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you’re smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I’ve been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We’re training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you’re ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let’s go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach. Resources: DaneJensen.com The Power of Pressure LinkedIn: @DaneJensen

One of our most talked about episodes was our ninth episode, which featured John Ott. John talked about what is meant to be an “inwardly sound” leader. Based on his research, an inwardly sound leader poses self-awareness, is principled, purposeful, holistically healthy, secure and settled. In this week’s tips Benj Miller approaches these traits from a new angle in order to discover what it would look like if your business was inwardly sound. Then he challenges you to identify the biggest gap in your business as it relates to these traits and to ask yourself, “What is the one next step I can take to fill that gap?” This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn’t feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it’s tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what’s going on today in the business. There’s an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That’s what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Today we have a returning guest that we couldn’t be more excited about! John Richie is the Owner and Founder of Venture and a sought after executive coach. His decades of experience bring fresh insight and confidence to the leaders he coaches. His last episode on System and Soul was one of our most fun and talked about episodes, and this one will certainly not disappoint. John joins us to discuss a variety of topics––expanding on some his own business axioms and expressing what he is learning from “the great resignation.” He also discusses trends he is currently seeing in today’s marketplace and economy, and finally, he explains the importance of Commander’s Intent when it comes to planning business strategy. This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you’re experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you’re smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I’ve been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We’re training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you’re ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let’s go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach. References: John Richie The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Often, leaders get confused between principles and prescriptions. It would be nice if all the self-help books that offer a clean-cut formula to run your business actually worked as seamlessly as they sound. But the best leaders know that business is more complex than that. The best leaders know the difference between principles and prescriptions. Principles help shape how we live, lead, and the decisions we make. These are our mental models of how the engine works. But often times, it’s too easy to want prescriptions. Prescriptions are a great way to gloss over the problems that needs fixing. In this episode, Benj Miller explains the importance of collecting principles, not prescriptions. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn’t feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it’s tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what’s going on today in the business. There’s an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That’s what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

If you don’t get culture right, you’re not going to get much else right. Culture is one of the most important things to establish from the start of an organization. Today we’re excited to talk with a leader who knows how culture and performance equal engagement. Tricia Sciortino is the CEO of Belay Solutions, a company that is passionate about connecting the right people with the right organizations. She is someone we have wanted to have on the podcast for a while now, and you will soon find out why! Her insight is especially critical to business leaders and entrepreneurs who are struggling to increase engagement as work and collaboration become even more critical in today’s remote work environment. This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you’re experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you’re smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I’ve been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We’re training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you’re ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let’s go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach. Resources: BelaySolutions.com Started From the Bottom by Drake

It’s nearly impossible to be a leader and not have to make important decisions every day. And, with all those decisions, the questions often comes to mind, “Am I making the right decision?” and, “Am I making this decision quick enough?” Well, today we’re talking about how to make the right decision in a short amount of time. You may have heard business leaders like Jeff Bezos talk about Decision Velocity––the speed at which people can make the right decisions. In this episode we discuss how decision velocity usually comes down to trust and the best ways to navigate this with your own team. If you’re facing a big decision right now, do yourself and favor, and don’t miss this week’s tip! This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn’t feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it’s tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what’s going on today in the business. There’s an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That’s what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

We are so excited to invite our good friend and fan favorite, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, back onto the podcast. Dr. Hardy is the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work, Personality Isn't Permanent, and Who Not How. He joins us on System & Soul to talk about his recently released book, The Gap and the Gain, which he co-authored with Dan Sullivan. Dr. Hardy explains that every experience can be leveraged into a “gain.” Rather than allowing your experiences to happen to you, great leaders happen to their own experiences. The difference means being the creator of your experiences instead of the consumer of your experiences. This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you’re experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you’re smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I’ve been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We’re training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you’re ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let’s go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach. Resources: The Gap and the Gain: Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan More Benjamin Hardy Books Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s YouTube Channel Benjamin Hardy

Leading a business today requires higher social and emotional skills than ever before. And today’s guest is a seasoned author who has discovered that many of those skills are seemingly paradoxical. In today’s episode we speak with Tim Elmore, Founder of Growing Leaders, to talk about his 37th book (that’s right, 37th book), The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership. He explains that leadership, at its core, means solving problems and helping people, which requires paradoxes such as confidence and humility, and leveraging vision as well as blindspots, just to name a few. This insightful conversation is one every leader needs to hear! This S2 Tip is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn’t feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it’s tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what’s going on today in the business. There’s an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That’s what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com. Resources: Leadership Essentials Assessment

How do you know if the team you have is the team you need? Companies evolve, but sometimes people don’t, and the growth of a company doesn’t always mean the growth of the individual––especially if the the team hasn’t identified their core values. In this week’s S2 Tip, Chris and Benj discuss a question sent in by a listener. They identify the importance of making sure everyone is a healthy fit from the hiring process––that they are fueled by their role, are able to make an impact in the organization, and that it’s the right timing for their career. They also discuss how the right fit can change as the company evolves. If you’re asking yourself, “Is the team I have the team I need?”, you definitely don’t want to miss this tip. This S2 Tip is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn’t feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it’s tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what’s going on today in the business. There’s an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That’s what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Wouldn’t it be nice sometimes if you could put life on auto-pilot? According to Tanya Dalton, this is possible by creating intentional habits. Tanya is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert who joins us on S2 to talk about her new book On Purpose, in which she helps readers build systems at home and work that lead to an “extraordinary life of meaning and success.” In this episode, she explains how creating strategic habits in our lives allows us to focus less on the least important, more on the most important––ultimately creating more fulfilling lives. She also discusses her Impact Goal System and the idea of “cathedral thinking.” This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you’re experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you’re smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I’ve been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We’re training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you’re ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let’s go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach.