On this episode, I sat down with Richard Bistrong to talk about the pressures that can lead good people to make bad decisions and what leadership teams can do to prevent that from happening. Richard shares his extraordinary journey from international sales executive to federal investigation, prison, and eventually becoming a trusted advisor to companies on ethics, compliance, and anti-bribery.

In this conversation, we explore how pressure, silence, unclear guardrails, and “win at all costs” cultures can create real risk inside organizations of any size. Richard also breaks down practical steps leaders can take to build a culture where people speak up, ethical behavior is clearly defined, and doing the right thing becomes part of how the business grows.

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On this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I break down 10 questions great leadership teams should never stop asking.

In a world where answers get stale fast, strong leadership teams stay sharp by asking better questions that improve focus, talent decisions, execution, accountability, and culture.

I walk through the questions that matter most, why they matter, and where they belong in your leadership meeting rhythm, from weekly check-ins to annual planning retreats. If you want a stronger leadership team and a better company, this episode will help you rethink the way your team leads, decides, and grows.

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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with JB Glossinger, founder of Morning Coach and creator of the Get It Done Now framework, to talk about what it really takes to execute on what matters.

We dig into the difference between being busy and being productive, why high achievers often struggle with cognitive overload, and how clarity around mission, vision, and values can transform both leadership and personal effectiveness. JB also shares why saying no is one of the most powerful disciplines leaders can build, how to simplify goals into projects and tasks, and what consistency really looks like when life gets messy.

This conversation is full of practical insights on self leadership, focus, planning, and building a system that supports steady momentum without burnout. If leadership has started to feel reactive, overloaded, or scattered, this episode offers a grounded path back to clarity and execution.

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In this Mike on the Mic episode, without launching a massive talent initiative. I break down a practical framework for evaluating each direct report based on productivity and culture fit, then show how to take targeted action with high performers, medium performers, low producers, and low culture-fit team members.

I also explain why so many development efforts stall, why annual and quarterly performance reviews are not enough, and how leaders can create visible wins by focusing on the team they directly lead. If you want to raise the bar, retain your best people, make smarter talent decisions, and build momentum in one quarter, this episode gives you a simple and actionable way to do it.

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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with leadership strategist and author Mary Nestor to tackle one of the biggest challenges leaders face—having hard conversations.

We explore why leaders avoid speaking up, the hidden cost of silence, and how delaying feedback can destroy trust. Mary shares powerful frameworks from her book Say It Now, Say It Right to help leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.

I also dive into practical tools you can use immediately to create a culture where people speak up, contribute openly, and address issues before they escalate.

If you want to build a high-performing, trust-based leadership team, this conversation is essential.

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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 feels stuck in meetings all day, this episode will help you turn meetings into your most valuable tool for growth and performance.

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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 today, why companies can’t afford to ignore personal branding inside their organizations, and the four key roles that can dramatically increase an organization’s reach and credibility.

If you want to attract top talent, strengthen trust with customers, and build a truly influential organization, this conversation will give you a powerful new perspective.

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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 evaluate leadership effectiveness, including mindset, skillset, behavior, and my Talent Density framework.

If your company has ambitious growth goals, the most important question may not be about strategy at all. It may be about whether the leadership team you have today can take you where you want to go tomorrow.

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