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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!!
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I break down why meetings feel so draining—and why they fail to produce real results. If your calendar is packed but nothing seems to move forward, I walk you through exactly what’s broken and how to fix it. I share the four types of meetings every leadership team needs, how to shift from status updates to real accountability, and the simple changes that can transform your meetings into a powerful driver of execution. If you’re a leader who ...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Jeremy Weber to explore how organizations can become more influential by elevating the voices of their people. Jeremy has spent more than two decades helping experts, executives, and organizations build strategic influence. Together, we discuss why the future of branding isn’t just about company messaging—it’s about empowering employees to become trusted thought leaders. We cover the three major trends reshaping influence tod...
Many companies believe stalled growth is a strategy problem, but more often it is a leadership problem. In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I tackle one of the hardest questions leaders face: Do we have the right leaders to achieve our vision? I walk through how to determine whether your leaders can scale with the business and how to recognize the signals that someone may not be able to grow with the company. I also share practical frameworks you can use to eva...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Brandon Gray and Mike Maxon from Simple Numbers to talk about the financial blind spots that quietly undermine leadership teams. We break down labor efficiency, salary cap strategy, cash flow management, and why revenue growth alone will not save your business. If you want to understand how to measure true financial health and make smarter hiring and growth decisions, this conversation will challenge and equip you. If you wan...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk about why so many strategic plans fall apart just weeks after a powerful retreat. You’ve experienced it. The leadership team aligns around a clear vision and three big priorities. Energy is high. Focus is sharp. And then, slowly, new ideas, “small projects,” and extra asks start creeping in. Before you know it, your rocks are slipping, your team feels overwhelmed, and people start questioning why you bother planning at...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I share the six characteristics that define a truly effective strategic plan. Drawing on over 35 years of coaching and consulting experience, I explain why most strategic plans fail and what leaders must do differently to drive focus, execution, and results. This episode breaks down how clarity, alignment, impact, speed, urgency, and accountability work together to turn strategy into action—and why mastering these fundamental...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore one of the most overlooked leadership questions: What’s the right size for your senior leadership team? I break down why oversized teams slow decisions, weaken trust, and derail strategy, and how missing key voices creates execution risk. I also share a practical two-team model that helps leaders balance inclusion, accountability, and speed. If you want a leadership team that makes better decisions and executes fast...
Disruption is everywhere—from AI and restructuring to personal challenges leaders can’t ignore. In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I’m joined by Kim Bohr, President and COO of Spark Effect, to explore how leadership teams can lead through disruption without breaking trust. We dive into Spark Effect’s research on organizational trust, the real impact of AI on fear and alignment, and the leadership behaviors that build—or erode—trust when change hits. If you want to turn disrup...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I challenge the way most organizations think about employee engagement. Engagement isn’t something you measure or delegate to HR—it’s something leaders create every day through how they engage their people. I share six practical, immediately actionable ways leaders can increase engagement by changing their own behaviors—from accelerator sessions and stay interviews to purpose-driven conversations and career planning. If you’r...
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I break down why conflict isn’t a leadership problem—it’s a leadership strategy. I explain why most teams either avoid conflict or engage in the wrong kind, how that damages decisions and execution, and what leaders can do to build healthy, idea-based debate. I also share real client stories, clear ground rules, and eight practical tools you can use immediately to turn conflict into a competitive advantage. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-gold...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I tackle one of the toughest leadership challenges: accountability without authority. I explain why accountability breaks down in cross-functional environments, how silos and finger-pointing form, and what senior leaders must do differently to drive results when they don’t control every lever. I also share practical mindset shifts and eight concrete strategies leadership teams can use to strengthen ownership, influence, and e...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I’m joined by Chris Happ, Founder of Virtuous AI, to unpack how business leaders can use AI to close execution gaps, move faster, and compete more effectively—without massive budgets or technical teams. We explore why AI must be CEO-led, how business AI differs from consumer tools, and how mid-market organizations can turn speed into a competitive advantage. If you’re trying to move beyond AI experimentation and toward real outcomes, this co...
In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explain why relationships—not job boards or recruiters—must become your number one hiring strategy. I break down the true cost of mediocre hires, why resumes no longer differentiate top talent, and how to build a virtual bench of superstars before you need them. I also share practical strategies for employee referrals, alumni programs, and leadership-team involvement so you can consistently raise the talent bar and build an...
Roni Jacknow is the CEO of RJ Coaching & Consulting and recently retired after more than 17 years leading talent development at Kaiser Permanente. Her background spans leadership roles across multiple industries, including finance positions at Chevron and Charles Schwab, before transitioning fully into the talent development space. She is deeply passionate about employee and leadership development, wellbeing, and cultivating workplace cultures rooted in belonging, gratitude, and continuou...
Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with strategy advisor and author Alex M. H. Smith to break down what real strategy looks like—and why most leadership teams are misaligned without even realizing it. We explore why strategy is not a goal, why “better” is not a winning position, and why companies succeed when they refuse to compete and instead create truly unique value. Alex shares practical insights on how businesses of any size can discover what makes them differ...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with executive coach and keynote speaker Kathryn Landis about leading through uncertainty and overcoming decision paralysis. We explore why indecision costs organizations millions, how leaders can manage up and down effectively, and how to identify personal “tells” of stress that undermine leadership effectiveness. Kathryn also shares how shared purpose, delegation, and vulnerability can transform team performance. Thanks for liste...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with retired executive and Navy veteran Scott Millson, author of The Frequency of Excellence. We explore how leaders can “tune into excellence” by cultivating a growth mindset, fostering mentorship, and leading with reflection and humor. Scott shares his powerful B5 Framework and insights from decades of leadership experience — including why culture is the shadow of the leader, how to use feed forward instead of feedback, and why laug...
In this Mike on the Mic episode, I unpack the five biggest blind spots that cause leaders to unintentionally create the very problems they complain about. From blaming others and silencing honest feedback to confusing activity for results, I reveal how these hidden habits quietly undermine trust, accountability, and culture. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns, model ownership, and transform your leadership approach to build a stronger, more aligned team. If you’ve ever wondered why ...
In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with Danielle Baldwin, author of Sparking Greatness, about how leaders can create inspired, high-performing teams. We explore the difference between motivation and inspiration, the five elements of truly inspiring stories (Courage, Hardship, Authenticity, Resilience, and Transformation), and how leaders can cultivate trust, vulnerability, and stillness to spark greatness in themselves and others. Danielle also shares actionable tools—...
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