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
130 episodes
How to Thrive in Difficult Situations
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I explore what it truly means to lead through adversity. I break down the Stockdale Paradox, a powerful mindset that balances realism with hope, and show how I helped leadership teams apply it in real t...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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30:34
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders with Jeff Massone
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Massone, leadership coach and founder of Prepared Leader Consulting, to discuss how we can prepare the next generation of leaders before they step into formal leadership roles. Jeff brings over 20 ...
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40:47
Why Leaders Must Master the Art of Speaking with Diane DiResta
In this episode, I sit down with Diane DiResta, certified speaking professional, author of Knockout Presentations, and CEO of DiResta Communications. Diane has coached executives from the boardroom to the media spotlight and shares why...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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40:35
How to Be Super Bold with Fred Joyal
In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, bestselling author of Super Bold and co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to explore how boldness can revolutionize your leadership. We talk about how to shift from hesitation to action, how boldnes...
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52:23
How to Become a More Disciplined Leader with John Gallagher
In this powerful episode, I sit down with executive coach John Gallagher to explore how intentionality can transform leaders and teams. John shares the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual disciplines that top-performing leaders implem...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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43:32
Turn Fear Into Fuel with Kimberly Brown
Kimberly Brown is a renowned career and leadership strategist, bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move, and CEO of Brown Leadership. In this episode, she shares a powerful reframe: fear isn’t something to avoid—it’s a signal to move...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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46:35
How to Give Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Jeff Hancher, a powerhouse executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the award-winning Champion Forum Podcast. Jeff's journey—from growing up in poverty with two d...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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51:26
5 Ways to Coach Your Team Instead of Managing Them
In this “Mike on the Mic” episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into one of the biggest traps leaders fall into: constantly managing their team instead of coaching them. If you ever feel like you’re putting out fires...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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19:31
How to Win Others Over and Over with Ed Howie
Ed Howie is one of the most experienced business branding strategists in the world. He has spent over 30 years helping to create, develop, and launch brand concepts for mainstream companies, leading to more than $350 million in incremental reve...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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43:26
10 Questions Every Leadership Team Should Be Asking
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into 10 powerful questions every leadership team should be asking—again and again. These questions are your roadmap to clarity, alignment, and innovation. Whether you’re just forming your leadership t...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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29:18
How can we be more adaptable as a leadership team?
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dig into one of the most critical challenges leadership teams face today: adaptability. When the world changes—whether through global events, industry disruption, or internal shifts—how do you know when your p...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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25:53
Turn Your Strengths Into a Superpower
In this “Mike on the Mic” episode, I explore how to turn your strengths—and the strengths of your team—into a superpower. I share a personal story that shifted how I lead, define what a true strength really is, and offer practical tools to help...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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30:42
Knowing Exactly What To Say with Phil M Jones
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Phil M. Jones, bestselling author of Exactly What to Say, to explore how leaders can use language to influence, align teams, and drive action. Phil shares pow...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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58:29
The Retention Trap: Rethinking Employee Loyalty with Mark Peters
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, and author of The Source and The Retention Trap. Mark shares his powerful leadership journey, starting as a factory worker at 12 to building a thriving business grounded in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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50:17
Unlocking the Power of Mid-Level Leaders
In this episode, I dive into the critical yet often overlooked role of mid-level leaders. Learn why they’re the backbone of your organization and how you can empower them with 8 practical strategies, from clear expectations to leadership develo...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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25:34
Building an Olympic-Level Performance Mindset with Stephanie Roble
What does it take to develop an Olympic-level performance mindset? In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble, a world-class sailor, to explore how elite athletes build resilience, mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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34:58
Building Your Conversational Competency with Chalmers Brothers
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Chalmers Brothers, best-selling author, executive coach, and expert in leadership development. Chalmers dives into the power of conversations in shaping leadership success, int...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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56:25
Become a More Flexible Leader with Kevin Eikenberry
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, to discuss his groundbreaking book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confiden...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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49:30
Sales Mindset and The Power of Failure with Klyn Elsbury
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Klyn Elsbury, a powerhouse in sales strategy and mindset. Klyn shares her inspirational journey—from battling cystic fibrosis to becoming one of America’s top sales trainers. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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46:32
Building Deep, Meaningful Connections with Dr. James Pogue
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. James Pogue, CEO of JP Enterprises, a professional services firm with a global clientele focused on strengthening the connections between Leaders and Teams, which lead to i...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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52:42
Building Team Trust
In this "Mike on the Mic" episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I delve into the cornerstone of every successful leadership team—trust. Learn why vulnerability-based trust is vital for creating open, honest, and high-performing t...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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35:07
How to Create Accountable Teams with Eric Coryell
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, Eric Coryell dives deep into the art of building accountable teams and transforming traditional organizational hierarchies. Drawing from decades of corporate and consulting experience...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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51:50
6 Ways to Get Feedback as a Leader
In this episode of Mike on the Mic, we dive into the importance of feedback as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Leaders often struggle to receive honest and constructive feedback, especially at senior levels. Discover...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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25:58
The 4 Biggest Mistakes Leadership Teams Make
Are you making one of the four biggest mistakes that leadership teams struggle with? In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the critical errors holding your team back: unclear success measures, juggling too many priorities, neglecting ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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31:26
Building a Behavior-Based Culture with David J Friedman
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore the powerful insights of David J. Friedman, a leading expert on organizational culture. David has authored two influential books and delivered over 750 workshops and keynote...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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48:10