During tough times, your employees don't need a cheerleader telling them everything is fine—they need grounded optimism. Dr. Ben Granger shares the powerful lesson of the Stockdale Paradox and why confronting brutal reality is the mark of a true leader. 👇 Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/2mZMf_JTur0
You can't build trust before showing vulnerability — and the best leaders know it. Amy Leneker shares the mistake most new leaders make when taking over a team, why trust is built through authenticity not authority, and the one habit that separates good leaders from great ones: listening far more…
You might think you're a trustworthy leader because you're logical and consistent, but research shows trust is far more emotional than rational. People won't remember what you said, but they WILL remember how you made them feel. Dr. Ben Granger breaks down the real psychology of trust. 👇 Check out…
What does the research actually say about why people trust their leaders, and why do so many well-intentioned leaders still get it wrong? This week, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson welcome Dr. Ben Granger, chief workplace psychologist at Qualtrics, organizational psychology doctorate from the University of South Florida, and…
Amy Leneker spent 9 months preparing her team for her maternity leave — then answered a work call the day after giving birth. What followed was an entire maternity leave spent working, time she can never get back. This story isn't just heartbreaking — it's a mirror for workplace culture,…
Work-life balance is a myth — and chasing it might be making you feel like you're failing every single day. Amy Leneker reframes the conversation around work-life harmony: a flexible approach that ditches the impossible standard of "equal" and focuses on what actually works in the season of life you're…
Self-care is not a cure for a toxic work environment. If your workplace is disrespecting you, bullying you, or making it impossible to succeed, no amount of journaling or meditation will fix that. Amy Leneker breaks down why over 25% of working Americans report feeling bullied at work — and…
Not all stress is the same. Amy Leneker breaks down the 5 types of workplace stress — Schedule, Suspense, Social, Sudden, and System — so you can finally identify exactly what's draining you. Whether it's too much on your plate, a toxic work environment, workplace conflict, or constant uncertainty, knowing…
It's an uncomfortable question, but an essential one: If you were suddenly unable to run your business tomorrow, would it survive? Deb Krier poses "The Hit By a Bus" theory and explains why every leader, regardless of age, needs a business continuity plan. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/aWSCB_vLRss
Burnout doesn't happen overnight — your body whispers long before it screams. Amy Leneker shares 3 practical tips to prevent burnout: paying attention to your body's signals, understanding your stress story, and building a circle of people who will tell you the truth. These burnout prevention strategies work for leaders,…
Whether you're fighting a battle in the boardroom or fighting a battle against cancer, you can't win alone. Deb Krier beautifully explains why every warrior needs a tribe, and why curating your support system is the most crucial step in surviving a crisis. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/aWSCB_vLRss
Burnout doesn't just mean feeling tired — it can completely shut your body down. Amy Leneker shares what happened when she ignored every warning sign and her body finally forced her to stop. If you've ever pushed through exhaustion, stress, or overwhelm thinking you could just "power through," this clip…
Amy Lenker had over 100 panic attacks in a single summer. She worked her entire maternity leave the day after having her daughter. And she built a career that looked like success from the outside while quietly destroying herself from the inside. This week Amy joins Jon and Coach Jim…
How do you react to a devastating medical diagnosis? If you're Deb Krier, you tell your doctor you simply don't have time for it. Discover the incredible physiological benefits of maintaining your sense of humor through life's darkest moments. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/aWSCB_vLRss
Delegation is notoriously difficult for Type-A personalities and driven leaders. But what are we actually afraid of? Deb Krier breaks down the reality of handing off tasks and explains why letting your team shine is the ultimate act of empowerment and trust. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/aWSCB_vLRss
Have you ever worried you're over-communicating with your team? Actually, there's a greater risk in telling them too little! In this clip, Deb Krier explains why "more" is the Golden Rule of leadership communication and why it's totally okay to tell your team, "I don't know." 👉 Watch the full…
What does it look like to lead a business, serve clients, and keep showing up with humor and grace while fighting for your life at the same time? This week, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson welcome Deb Krier, seasoned entrepreneur, integrative cancer coach, host of the Business Power Hour…
"Die empty" - push your potential to the absolute limits and don't go to the grave with unfulfilled dreams. Retired 2-Star General Robert Mixon shares the single best piece of advice for young leaders in any industry. 👉 Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/y3c1d-ye0dA
Is your company struggling with a "culture of compliance" instead of a "culture of commitment"? Retired 2-Star General Robert Mixon unpacks the toxic habit of avoiding conflict during meetings, only to fall out of alignment immediately after. 👉 Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/y3c1d-ye0dA
Think working yourself to the bone makes you a great leader? Think again. Retired 2-Star General Robert Mixon relates a brilliant lesson he learned from a 4-Star General about why protecting your energy is the only way to protect your team from bad decisions. 👉 Check out the full episode…
What separates a culture of compliance from a culture of commitment, and what does it actually take to build the kind of team where people are truly all in? This week, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson sit down with General Robert Mixon, retired two star division commander, former aide…
Flattery feels good. Honesty makes you great. Ryan Hawk explains why the most successful leaders actively seek out people who will challenge them, disagree with them, and tell them what they need to hear — not what they want to hear. Your circle is either lifting your standards or lowering…
He told his players to wear a shirt and tie. Then one night, he didn't. A parent called him out on the spot — and he had nothing to say. The hardest part of building team culture? You're not exempt from it. Not even a little. Watch the full episode:…
Your core values mean nothing if they only apply to the players you can afford to lose. Coach had one rule: be on time. And when his star player broke it on the biggest day of the season — the rule still stood. That's what real culture looks like. Watch…