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The Better Leadership Team ShowHow 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 plan no longer serves you? And what do you do about it?I explore how to recognize the key signals that it's time to adapt, and share the structured rhythm I've seen work with my clients to build adaptability into their DNA—without losing focus or blowing with the wind. I walk through how your leadership team can bu...2025-05-0625 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowTurn Your Strengths Into a SuperpowerIn 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 you stop wasting energy on your weaknesses. If you're ready to increase performance, reduce burnout, and create a more fulfilled, high-impact team, this episode is for you.VIA Character Strengths Survey Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach2025-04-2930 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowBuilding Team TrustIn 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 teams. Discover actionable strategies to identify trust gaps, build deeper connections, and create a culture of accountability and commitment. Whether you’re a CEO or a team member, this episode offers practical tools like the Personal Lifeline Exercise, Coaching Triads, and Peer Accountability Exercises to help you transform your team dynamics. Remember, if you want a great company, you need a great leadership team...2025-02-2534 minThe Better Leadership Team Show6 Ways to Get Feedback as a LeaderIn 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 six actionable strategies, including 360-degree evaluations, coaching, mastermind groups, and peer accountability exercises, to ensure you’re continuously improving as a leader. Learn how to build a culture of openness and growth within your organization. Whether you’re a CEO, manager, or aspiring leader, these tips will help you elevate your leadership game. Tune in and transform how you lead! 2025-02-1125 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe 4 Biggest Mistakes Leadership Teams MakeAre 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 talent development, and thinking too small. Discover actionable strategies to redefine success, focus on what matters, grow your team, and adopt a bold 10X mindset. Whether you're a CEO or a team leader, these insights will transform your leadership approach and help you build a thriving organization. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.c...2025-02-0430 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe Secret to Healthy AgingIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the secrets to healthy aging and lifelong fulfillment through personal stories and reflections as I approach my 60th birthday. From navigating financial setbacks to redefining success and finding renewed purpose, I delve into the power of keeping your "peak" ahead of you. Discover how to embrace challenges, set meaningful goals, and stay energized at any stage of life. Whether you're exploring career transitions, personal growth, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers practical insights to keep your mind, body, and spirit thriving. Tune in to redefine aging and embark...2025-01-1427 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowWhat Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers?In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I tackle one of the most challenging issues in leadership: handling "solid, mediocre performers." While high and low performers receive most of our attention, it's the steady but unremarkable team members who often go unaddressed—potentially holding back organizational excellence. We explore strategies for boosting performance, including weekly one-on-ones, productivity coaching, and even role adjustments to better suit strengths. For those in essential roles, we discuss when it's time to consider "coaching out" as a last resort. Join me for an in-depth look at creating a great team and empowering every te...2024-12-0330 minThe Better Leadership Team Show9 Ways to Bring Core Values to LifeIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I take a personal deep dive into how I help organizations move beyond just having core values written on the wall. Core values, when they’re truly integrated into the heart of a company, can transform culture, boost performance, and drive growth. But all too often, they’re treated as little more than a checkbox exercise.I’ll share 9 practical strategies that I’ve found to be incredibly effective for ensuring core values are lived and breathed throughout your team. From hiring and onboarding to everyday reinforcement, I’ll show you h...2024-11-1232 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe New and Improved Human Resources FunctionIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the crucial role Human Resources plays in driving profit growth by focusing on people growth. HR has traditionally been seen as a tactical function, but it's time to reimagine it as a strategic powerhouse that can truly impact an organization's success. I discuss the importance of redefining HR, perhaps as "Talent Development" or "Team Member Experience," to better reflect its evolving role. We'll cover key areas like optimizing recruiting, performance assessment, onboarding, and effective communication strategies. Join me as I explore how a strategic HR function can transform...2024-10-0125 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowHow to Facilitate an Annual Planning RetreatIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I share my insights on facilitating an effective annual planning retreat. I'll guide you through the essential steps to align your leadership team on key priorities, foster deep collaboration, and set the strategic direction for the upcoming year. We’ll discuss common pitfalls to avoid, necessary pre-work, and how to craft a comprehensive agenda that drives results. Whether you’re a CEO or a member of the leadership team, my goal is to equip you with actionable insights to make your next retreat a success. Tune in and transform your planning process into...2024-09-1739 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowHow to Structure Your Leadership TeamIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it's crucial to proactively structure your leadership team before problems arise. I'll share common pitfalls and the difference between accountability and responsibility and introduce two powerful tools: the Functional Accountability Chart and the 12-Quarter Leadership Team Plan. This episode will provide valuable insights to help you create a high-performing leadership team. Tune in to learn how to set your organization up for success! Thanks for listening! Connect with...2024-08-2038 minThe Better Leadership Team Show11 Actions for High PerformersIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I explore why many leaders tend to over-invest in low performers and under-invest in high performers despite the latter group having the most potential for growth. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on high performers and I’ll offer 11 actionable steps to better engage and retain these valuable team members. From challenging them and raising the bar to promoting and re-recruiting them, this episode provides a comprehensive approach to maximizing the contributions of high performers in any organization.Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/bl...2024-08-1320 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowSetting Clear ExpectationsIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectations often lead to unacceptable results and discover practical strategies to establish measurable and actionable goals. I explore the difference between productivity and performance, the significance of balancing leading and lagging indicators, and the necessity of collaborative goal setting. Additionally, I discuss the role of core values in defining cultural fit and the use of job scorecards to ensure everyone in your team is aligned with the company's success. Tune in to understand how to set...2024-08-0634 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowGround Rules for Leadership TeamsIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative, and high-performing organization. Learn how to enhance your team's decision-making, debate skills, and relationships through six key principles:Brutal HonestyNo Shame, No BlameDisagree and CommitConversational CapacityLaw of Positive IntentNumber One TeamWhether you're a seasoned leader or new to a leadership role, this video will equip you with the tools needed to elevate your team's performance and drive success throughout your company. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman...2024-07-1628 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowTargets, KPIs, Priorities…I’m Confused!On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore how vague terminology often leads to confusion within teams, especially leadership teams, impacting overall organizational clarity. I’ll help tackle the pitfalls of using amorphous language when discussing plans and goals. Many companies fall into the trap of using ambiguous terms like "goals" without a shared understanding of what those goals entail—whether they're specific targets or broader initiatives like implementing a new system. Using a recent client experience as a case study, we delve...2024-06-1830 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowImproving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start?In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess your team's performance against these benchmarks. But that's not all; I'll also zero in on actionable steps. Even if your team is excelling, constant improvement is vital. To guide us, we'll use a comprehensive 30-question assessment—an invaluable tool that will help pinpoint specific areas for enhancement. Whether you're leading an established team or just starting out, this episode will equip you with practical insights and inspiration to elevate your le...2024-06-0430 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe Planning and Communication Rhythm-2In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around Priorities, and the Planning and Communication Rhythm. Using the human body as a metaphor, I explore how these disciplines are as vital to your team's success as the nervous and digestive systems are to the human body. Discover the 'Essential Eight Meetings' that could revolutionize your team's productivity and cohesion. From annual planning retreats to the daily huddle, I’ll cover the essential meetings that every leadership team should implement to enhance execution, accountability, an...2024-05-2827 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowYou can't lead a great team if you can't lead yourselfIn this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the foundational role self-leadership in personal and professional development. Key Highlights:- Discover why self-leadership is the cornerstone of team and business success.- Learn how personal challenges with family and health can impact professional life.- Find inspiration in the power of self-expression through a transformative poetic experience.- Gain insights on aligning mind, body, and spirit for hol...2024-05-1428 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe 5 Roles of a CEOIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into an enlightening discussion about the transformative journey of a CEO. I outline five pivotal roles that a CEO must embrace: the Visionary, creating and sharing a compelling vision for the company's future; the Ambassador, shaping the company culture internally and representing the company's interests externally; the Team Builder, charged with assembling a leadership team capable of propelling the company forward; the Accountability Model, embedding a culture of responsibility across all levels of the organization; and the Self-Care Advocate, emphasizing the critical nature of the CEO's personal well-being. This episode...2024-04-3022 minThe Better Leadership Team Show12 Ways to “Level Up” Your TeamIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the common misconception that training is the ultimate solution to enhance team skills and performance. While training plays a role, it's just one of twelve strategies to explore for elevating your team's capabilities. From setting clearer expectations and leveraging coaching to hiring the right people and knowing when to let underperformers go, I cover a wide array of alternatives that can lead to significant improvements. I’ll also discuss the importance of addressing difficult discussions, optimizing roles, implementing new tools, fixing processes, strengthening leadership, encouraging group problem-solving, and ensuring ac...2024-04-2319 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe 4 Secrets of Passionate OrganizationsIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I discuss the importance of creating a passionate work environment and how it significantly impacts an organization’s revenue, profit, client satisfaction, and the ability to attract and retain top talent. I’ll dive into the concept of building a passionate organization through ‘The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations.' Acceptance, Leverage, Trust, and Celebration. For each secret, I’ll provide detailed insights and practical advice on how leaders can foster a more engaged and passionate workplace culture that celebrates differences, leverages strengths, trusts employees to find effective solutions and acknowledges both the...2024-04-1628 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowThe 3 Characteristics of a Great CompanyIn this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into the concept of what makes a great company, emphasizing the importance of significant and consistent growth in both the top and bottom lines. I’ll explore why it's essential for leaders to remember their company's purpose beyond just making money while also ensuring financial stability to sustain their mission. These characteristics may sound simple, but their significance cannot be overstated, and it's crucial to stay focused on them every single day. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog a...2024-04-0921 minThe Better Leadership Team Show13 Ways to Fall Back In Love With Your BusinessIn this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the overwhelming responsibilities we face as business owners. Balancing the needs of our company, our clients, and our team members. We're bombarded with advice from every corner, yet we still find ourselves grappling with frustration when things don't align as we envision.I’ll be sharing personal stories and advice on how to exercise control over your role and align personal and company purpose, all while being in service to others. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mik...2024-04-0239 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowConfidence and Faster Decision-Making with Paul EpsteinPAUL EPSTEIN has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach.” As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS magazines top thought leaders that get results, Paul’s impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los...2024-03-2650 minThe Better Leadership Team ShowFilling the Culture Gap with Brett HoogeveenBrett Hoogeveen is the co-founder of BetterCulture and Mindset LLC, two prominent leadership development and consulting firms with clients spanning from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies. An international speaker, coach, consultant, and trainer, Brett focuses on providing practical advice on leadership and culture that produces better leaders, better teams, and better businesses.Today, Brett dives deep into the realm of culture. When I asked him about the most vital trait of a stellar leadership team, he responded by delving into the complexity of relationships within teams and how personal connections and trust among team members are paramount. ...2024-03-1948 min