In this episode, host Mike Horne talks with Curtis Sprouse, founder and CEO of Eureka Connect, who shares insights on building high-performance teams, leadership development, and the social skills necessary for organizational success. Discover practical strategies and the importance of wellness in leadership effectiveness.

Key Points:

• Curtis explains the difference between high functioning and high performing teams, emphasizing how great leaders create more leaders within their organizations

• He addresses common misconceptions about team performance and leadership overestimations, highlighting the role of behavioral assessments versus traditional personality tests

• The discussion also covers the importance of social acuity and human connection in leadership, as well as the impact of sleep and well-being on team performance

• Curtis shares strategies for leadership development in a tech-driven, AI-influenced workplace and suggests practical shifts leaders can make immediately, such as ensuring team members get enough sleep

• He also explores the influence of behavioral traits like social skills and goodwill, and discusses his approach to client engagement and leadership coaching

Links:

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Learn More about Curtis Sprouse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtissprouse/

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In this episode, host Mike Horne talks with John Ulsh, who shares his remarkable story of recovery and resilience after a tragic car accident with only a 3% survival chance. His journey from near-death to becoming a leadership coach and keynote speaker offers profound lessons on discipline, perseverance, and mental toughness.

Key Points:

• John Ulsh details the devastating 2007 car accident and its aftermath, providing insight into his survival and recovery

• He explains how these experiences shaped his approach to resilience and leadership

• John discusses the concept of resilience as a discipline rather than a trait and he emphasizes the importance of loving the process to overcome setbacks

• The role of pain in gaining clarity and developing empathy is explored

• Insights from John's book, The Upside of Down, and his ongoing advocacy for mental toughness are discussed

Links:

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Learn More about John Ulsh: linkedin.com/in/john-ulsh-987a6a7

https://www.johnulsh.com/

In this week's episode, host Mike Horne welcomes culture strategist Greg Hawks to explore the transformative power of ownership in the workplace. They discuss how the metaphor of house ownership applies to organizational culture, introducing the archetypes of owners, renters, and vandals. Greg shares insights on how mindset shifts can enhance employee engagement and productivity. The episode also delves into the impact of leadership behaviors on retention and performance, offering practical strategies for cultivating a thriving workplace.

Key Points:

• House ownership metaphors illustrate workplace culture dynamics.

• Owners, renters, and vandals represent different organizational behaviors.

• Mindset shifts boost employee engagement and productivity.

• Five ownership unlocks foster team ownership behaviors.

• Specific language and "free words" encourage positive actions.

• Trust and signals enhance truth-telling and safety.

• Leadership behaviors impact retention and performance.

Links:

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Learn More about Greg Hawks: https://hawksagency.com/greghawks/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghawks/