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In this clip, Mike shares his “Law of Positive Intent,” based on the idea that people do the best they can with the resources they have. He explains how this mindset helps two leadership team members, who don’t get along, work together more effectively by focusing on trust and understanding.

Core values are the foundation that supports a company’s culture, guiding everything from decision-making to daily interactions. When embraced fully, they go beyond being simple phrases—they become the non-negotiable behaviors that define what your organization stands for and how it operates.

Hiring the right talent is a constant struggle for leadership teams, with common mistakes like poorly defined roles, ineffective candidate sourcing, and assessments based more on gut feelings than objective criteria. These issues can lead to misaligned teams and costly turnover, preventing organizations from reaching their full potential.

Is your team struggling to find the right balance between remote and in-office work?

Have you ever set aside time for "thinking time" to deeply reflect on how your contributions align with your leadership team's goals? 

Ever found yourself saying, "I'm an open book"? It’s a common phrase, but how often do we truly embody the essence of openness? Many of us may not fully understand what it means to “listen without reservation.”

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, John Register shares his incredible journey of transformation after a track and field injury led to the amputation of his leg. 

He discusses how he learned to "amputate his fear" of disability, turning a potential setback into a powerful opportunity for growth. John's inspiring insights offer practical strategies for overcoming adversity, making this episode a must-listen for anyone facing their own transitions. Tune in to hear how he empowers leaders and organizations to embrace adversity and thrive.

HR departments need to go beyond tactical roles and adopt a more strategic approach to developing and supporting the company’s talent.

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I discuss how HR should incorporate talent development, update team structures, enhance the employee experience, streamline onboarding processes, improve communication, and clarify accountability for these critical functions…

In addition to changing the name ‘human resources,’ as well!

All too often, leaders fall into the trap of simply issuing orders, only to be met with resistance or half-hearted efforts. The real key to success lies in mastering the art of persuasion, ensuring that every team member is fully engaged and motivated to contribute to the company's vision.

On this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I spoke with Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey, co-founders of the Convincing Company, to talk about the importance of leadership teams to ditch dictating orders and adopt the skill of convincing instead.

One of the most important things a leadership team needs to get right is their rhythm of meetings together, including daily, weekly, ad hoc and quarterly planning meetings.

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I focus on the importance of and how to strategically plan for an effective and productive annual planning retreat…

There is a common misconception amongst CEOs that open book management is simply all about financial transparency. 

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sat down with Rich Armstrong, a consultant, author and expert in open book management to talk about the other components of this strategy, which involves educating, empowering and engaging company employees to show them how their production influences the company’s finances.

Every company and organization is filled with people who carry their own styles and approaches to getting the job done. And, they believe their way is the RIGHT way to do it.

If not addressed, that leads to friction, conflict, finger-pointing and judgment, which negatively affects culture, overall morale, and ultimately, the growth and evolution of the company.

One aspect that many companies fail to take into account is the way in which they serve their customers. 

For some, they simply see them as contributors to their overall bottom line, which ultimately puts more pressure on the company to constantly attract new customers.

One of the biggest problems many leaders face is that when they grow their company, they don’t properly structure their leadership team until this growth becomes a problem and it’s urgent to address.

Is your company constantly losing its high-performers to the competition? 

Are you spending too much time helping your low performers and no time challenging your high-performers to do more and be more?  

In this week’s episode of the Breakthrough Leadership Team show, I share 11 actions that you can take to keep your high-performers motivated, happy - and NOT talking to recruiters. 

Who’s accountable for the major functions within your organization? If it’s “everyone,” then the answer is no one. And that’s problematic when looking to build a thriving company.

How familiar are you with ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans)? How familiar are you with the tax benefits that ESOPs offer not only to the employees but also the company itself and the seller who sponsors the plan?

What is the number one characteristic every leader needs to have? Speaker and author Betsy Allen-Manning, my guest on the Better Leadership Show this week, votes for integrity. For walking the walk. And she should know, because she’s the go-to person for helping leaders create a destination workplace. Listen to the episode to learn more.

Are you familiar with ‘disagree and commit’? It’s one of the ground rules of leadership teams I share in the latest Better Leadership Show episode. Learn how to apply it with your team by listening to the episode.

Most CEOs don’t start a company to make money—the money is just a side effect. They start because they can’t help it. They see something in the world that needs to be different and they want to change it. How does that impact selling a company? Listen to bestselling author Sunny Vanderbeck talk about this on the Better Leadership Show.