The Better Leadership Team Show
The Better Leadership Team Show helps growth-minded, mid-market CEO's to grow their business without losing their minds. It’s hosted by Leadership Team Coach, Mike Goldman. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the obstacles in the way to building a great business, this show will help you improve top and bottom-line growth, fulfillment and the value your company adds to the world. If you want to save years of frustration, time and dollars trying to figure it out on your own, check out this show!!
Episodes
160 episodes
Secret to Greater Employee Engagement
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I challenge the way most organizations think about employee engagement. Engagement isn’t something you measure or delegate to HR—it’s something leaders create every day through...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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29:37
Conflict as a Leadership Strategy
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I break down why conflict isn’t a leadership problem—it’s a leadership strategy. I explain why most teams either avoid conflict or engage in the wrong kind, how that damages decisions and execution, and what lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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38:25
Accountability Without Authority
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I tackle one of the toughest leadership challenges: accountability without authority. I explain why accountability breaks down in cross-functional environments, how si...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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32:55
Leveraging Business AI with Chris Happ
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I’m joined by Chris Happ, Founder of Virtuous AI, to unpack how business leaders can use AI to close execution gaps, move faster, and compete more effectively—without massive budgets ...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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51:58
Relationships as Your #1 Recruiting Strategy
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explain why relationships—not job boards or recruiters—must become your number one hiring strategy. I break down the true cost of mediocre hires, why resumes no long...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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25:41
Building a Talent Development Function with Roni Jacknow
Roni Jacknow is the CEO of RJ Coaching & Consulting and recently retired after more than 17 years leading talent development at Kaiser Permanente. Her background spans leadership roles across multiple industries, including finance positions...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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49:34
Creating a No Bullsh*t Strategy with Alex M H Smith
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with strategy advisor and author Alex M. H. Smith to break down what real strategy looks like—and why most leadership teams are misaligned without even realizing it. We exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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48:35
Dealing with Uncertainty with Kathryn Landis
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with executive coach and keynote speaker Kathryn Landis about leading through uncertainty and overcoming decision paralysis. We explore why indecision costs organizations milli...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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40:05
Tuning Into Excellence with Scott Millson
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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44:26
How Leaders Create the Very Problems They Complain About
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 fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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38:27
Sparking Greatness with Danielle Baldwin
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 ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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48:00
Building Teams That Refuse Mediocrity
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 ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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7:11
From Excuses to Execution: Overcoming the ‘Yeah, But’ Mindset with Marc A. Wolfe
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 exc...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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7:10
Master Your Ability to Influence Others with Dr. Laura Sicola
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 d...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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49:11
Building Thriving Workplace Cultures with Michael D. Levitt
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 matte...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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44:23
Get Warrior Tough, and Think Like CRAP with Dr. Andrew Wittman
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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41:29
The Talent Density System Part 2
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 y...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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33:22
The Talent Density System Part 1
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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23:12
Why Great Strategies Fail
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the real reason why so many great strategies fail. Drawing from my early years as a consultant and decades of leadership coaching, I share why the #1 driver of profit growth isn’t strategy, technolog...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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26:20
Creating Shared Meaning to Drive Growth with Pete Steege
In this episode, I sit down with Pete Steege, growth strategist, author of Radical Clarity, and founder of B2B Clarity. Pete helps accidental CEOs—technical experts turned leaders—gain radical clarity, lead with purpose, and accelerate...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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44:02
Beyond Grit: The 10 Powerful Practices of High Performers with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Cindra Kamphoff has spent over 20 years specializing in grit, resilience, and high performance. She is the founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, where she helps leaders and athletes achieve their goals faster, build confidence, and increase...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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43:09
Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better with Brad Giles
In this episode, I welcome back my friend Brad Giles, leadership coach, author, and founder of Evolution Partners, to talk about his new book Bigger Isn’t Better, Better Is Better. Brad shares why owner-led companies should focus on bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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40:48
Speaking the Language of Finance on Your Leadership Team with Ben Mills
In this episode, I welcome my good friend and seasoned CFO, Ben Mills. Ben shares decades of wisdom as a CPA and fractional CFO, helping leadership teams use financial data to drive smart decisions and sustainable growth. We talk about when it’...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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46:00
Energize Your Team With Attention Management with Maura Nevel Thomas
In this episode, I sit down with Maura Nevel Thomas, a globally recognized expert in productivity and attention management. We explore why the idea of “time management” is outdated and what it truly takes to create a culture of productivity at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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42:13