I Have Some Questions...
What if leadership wasn’t about having the answers—but about asking better questions?
On "I Have Some Questions…", Erik Berglund – a founder, coach, and Speechcraft evangelist – dives into the conversations that high performers aren’t having enough. This isn’t your typical leadership podcast. It’s a tactical deep-dive into the soft skills that actually drive results: the hard-to-nail moments of accountability, the awkward feedback loops, and the language that turns good leaders into great ones.
Each week, Erik explores a question that has shaped his own journey. Expect raw, unpolished curiosity. Expect conversations with bold thinkers, rising leaders, and practitioners who are tired of recycled advice and ready to talk about what really works. Expect episodes that get under the hood of how real change happens: through what we say, how we say it, and how often we practice it.
This show is for driven managers, emerging execs, and anyone who knows that real growth comes from curiosity rather than charisma.
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I Have Some Questions...
054: "The Power of Saying 'I’m Happy Today'" (lessons from Andrew Anderson)
🧠 Erik’s Take
After sitting with Andrew Anderson’s powerful story and coaching wisdom, Erik reflects on the themes that stood out most: authentic communication, radical clarity, and the role of faith as a foundation. This episode distills the 90-minute conversation into three sharp insights that leaders, parents, and humans alike can apply right away.
🎯 Top Insights from the Interview
- Authenticity builds trust — Vulnerability often precedes trust, not the other way around.
- Clarity is the real boundary setter — Saying no starts with knowing exactly what you’re saying yes to.
- Faith is a foundation, not a prescription — Andrew’s beliefs ground him while giving others the freedom to build their own.
🧩 The Personal Layer
Erik reflects on how Andrew’s “I’m happy today” answer challenged his assumptions about small talk, how the one-page goal sheet could transform his own busyness, and why faith as a foundation resonated even outside of a religious framework.
🧰 From Insight to Action
- Try answering authentically — even to throwaway questions.
- Write your own “one goal, three priorities, five strategies” sheet.
- Identify the foundation you stand on — and make it solid enough to support others.
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- “We think we’ll be vulnerable once we trust. But often, trust begins with vulnerability.”
- “Boundaries are easier to set when you’re crystal clear on what you’re saying yes to.”
- “Faith provides a foundation — not one for others to copy, but one strong enough to stand on.”