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The Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersThe E-Myth Revisited: Lessons for Building a Business That WorksSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Bookmark Podcast, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana unpack The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber — one of the most influential business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners.Discover why so many entrepreneurs unintentionally create a job for themselves instead of building a real business. The hosts explain Gerber’s powerful framework, breaking down the roles of the Technician, Manager, and Entrepreneur and how balancing these personalities is the key to business growth.
2025-08-3123 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersMastering Systems Thinking: How to Stop Firefighting and Start Leading Real ChangeSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive deep into Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows—the groundbreaking book that reveals why quick fixes fail and how leaders can create lasting change by seeing the bigger picture.🚨 Are you stuck solving the same problems over and over?💡 What if the real issue isn’t the people—but the system itself?Discover how systems thinking can transform the way you lead...
2025-07-0728 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersLeaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Build Trust, Inspire Teams & Shape CultureSend us a textIn this powerful episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana unpack Simon Sinek’s bestselling book Leaders Eat Last—a must-read for anyone in leadership, management, or aspiring to inspire.Discover how the best leaders create psychological safety, foster a circle of trust, and build thriving cultures by putting people first. From the US Marine Corps to Google’s Project Aristotle, and crisis leadership in the Tylenol recall, this episode is packed with real...
2025-06-0244 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersMastering Change for Entrepreneurs and Leaders: Lessons from Switch by the Heath BrothersSend us a textAre you a CEO, entrepreneur, solopreneur, or business leader trying to navigate the complexity of change management in your organization or personal life? You’re not alone—research shows that nearly 70% of change initiatives fail. In this episode of The Business Bookmark, we dive deep into Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath, one of the most impactful business books for leaders tackling organizational change.We unpack the book’s three-part change framework—Dir...
2025-05-1140 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersRewire for Success: Growth Mindset Secrets for Business Leaders and EntrepreneursSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dive into Carol Dweck’s bestselling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success to explore how a growth mindset can transform the way entrepreneurs and leaders think, lead, and build successful businesses.Together, they unpack how adopting a growth mindset—versus a fixed mindset—can fuel innovation, improve decision-making, and strengthen team culture in your business. Whether you’re running a startup, managing a growing team, or simply want to be a bet...
2025-04-2530 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersMastering Crucial Conversations: The Secret Skill of Great LeadersSend us a textWhat if one conversation could make or break your leadership? In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard and Harjit dive into the game-changing book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.Discover how top leaders turn difficult conversations into powerful moments of clarity, trust, and progress. From creating psychological safety to staying calm under pressure, Howard and Harjit unpack the key skills that help leaders handle high-stakes situations with confidence and control.Packed with real-life...
2025-04-0636 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersThink Smarter, Decide Better: The Art of Thinking ClearlySend us a textIn this episode of The Business Bookmark podcast, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana dissect The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, uncovering the hidden cognitive biases that quietly shape our decisions.They dive into nine crucial biases that can cloud judgment, including the Illusion of Control, Clustering Illusion, Authority Bias, Action Bias, Winner’s Curse, Ostrich Effect, Sunk Cost Fallacy, Social Proofing, and Survivorship Bias. The discussion highlights how these biases influence leadership, business strategy, and everyday decision-making....
2025-03-2340 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersEmpowering Teams by Getting Out of Your Own Way - Leadership and Self Deception : Getting out of the boxSend us a textAre you unknowingly holding yourself—and your team—back?Leadership isn’t just about strategy, vision, or decision-making; it’s about self-awareness. What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership success isn’t external but hidden in plain sight—your own self-deception?In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana explore the transformative book 'Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box' by the Arbinger Institute. The discussion unravels the idea that leaders often sabotage their own teams by failing to address their self-d...
2025-03-0743 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersHow to Make Smarter Business Decisions - Thinking, Fast and Slow ExplainedSend us a textStruggling with decision-making in business and leadership? In this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana break down the game-changing insights from Daniel Kahneman’s bestselling book, Thinking, Fast and Slow. They reveal nine powerful strategies that will help you make better, bias-free decisions as a leader.Key takeaways from this episode:✅ Understand your brain’s two thinking systems – the fast, intuitive System 1 vs. the slow, logical...
2025-02-1759 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersThe Leader’s Guide to Great Teams: Insights from The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Bookmark, hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana delve into Patrick Lencioni's influential book, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.' They discuss key insights into diagnosing and resolving common issues that hinder team performance. The show covers the five main dysfunctions: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Real-world examples, personal experiences, and actionable tips are shared to help leaders foster better team dynamics.00:00 Introduction00:41 Overview of 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'
2025-02-0342 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersThe Golden Circle of Leadership: How to Start With WhySend us a textStart With Why: Unlocking the Secrets of Purpose-Driven LeadershipIn this episode of the Business Bookmark podcast, hosts Harjit Chana and Howard Montagu delve into Simon Sinek's influential book, 'Start With Why.' They explore how great leaders and organizations distinguish themselves by understanding their purpose or 'why.' Through detailed examples like the Wright brothers, Martin Luther King Jr., Apple, Southwest Airlines, and others, the hosts discuss the importance of purpose in driving customer loyalty, inspiring teams, and sustaining business success. They also cover practical strategies for leaders to clarify...
2025-01-3047 minThe Business Bookmark: Leadership & Business Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & LeadersUnlocking Team Energy: The Gung Ho! ApproachSend us a textIn this inaugural episode of 'The Business Bookmark', hosts Howard Montagu and Harjit Chana explore 'Gung Ho!' by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. The episode focuses on how to create an energised and engaged workplace through three key principles: 'The Spirit of the Squirrel' (providing meaningful work), 'The Way of the Beaver' (giving employees autonomy), and 'The Gift of the Goose' (recognising and celebrating success). The hosts discuss real-world applications, personal anecdotes, and statistical insights to underline the relevance of these principles in today's business environment.
2025-01-2829 min