Best Meg Poag Podcasts (2025)

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S01 E023 The signs of ego-driven leadership - and how to course-correct | Shayna Mora and Meg Poag 27:22

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In this episode, Meg sits down with Shayna Mora, a powerhouse fractional Chief People Officer and COO, who has helped countless mission-driven organizations navigate transformation and internal chaos. Shayna brings the rare combination of strategic vision and people-centered leadership—and in this episode, she doesn’t hold back. ✨ What you’ll learn…

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S01 E022 The challenges of leading in a male-dominated industry | Evelyn Franco and Meg Poag 27:24

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In this inspiring episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is, we’re joined by Evelyn Franco, the Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Bank of Texas. Evelyn shares her remarkable journey from a part-time teller to the C-suite, revealing the grit, resilience, and strategic thinking that paved her path to success. Listen as she discusses: How she tra…

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S01 E021 Realize what YOUR "backup bad behavior" is and work on it | Leslie Quintanar and Meg Poag 30:50

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From pushing snack carts to shaping company culture as a COO—Leslie Quintanar’s leadership journey is as inspiring as it is authentic. In this episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is, Leslie shares how a lifelong passion for senior care led her to a C-suite role where she’s building strategy through culture. We talk about: The surprising lesso…

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S01 E020 How I developed my powerful feminine leadership style | Karyn Martin and Meg Poag 28:56

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We hope you enjoy this episode with Karyn Martin! Connect with Kary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-martin/ 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights each week! #podcast #success #interview #business #leadership #entrepreneurship #innovation #inspiration #career #motivation #personaldevelopment #teamb…

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S01 E019 Solve meaningful problems & build something to be proud of | Stephanie Manzelli & Meg Poag 28:49

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Join us as we sit down with Stephanie Manzelli, the Chief People Officer at Employ. Learn everything about Stephanie's approach to success and her best advice! Enjoy this episode full of authentic, actionable insights that could shape your approach to leadership and organizational challenges. Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with re…

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S01 E019 Always see your team as people | Alexandra Altman and Meg Poag 27:01

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Listen to this insightful conversation between Meg and Alex Altman, the COO of Street Soccer USA. Learn all about Alex's insights and find out about her business story! Connect with Alexandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraraltman/ 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights each week! #podcast #suc…

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S01 E018 It’s okay to have skills you haven’t yet developed | Jessie Scelzi and Meg Poag 29:49

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In this powerful episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is, we sit down with Jesse Skelzy, CEO of Really, for a raw and refreshingly honest conversation about leadership, motherhood, and the messy middle of rapid career growth. From climbing the ladder fast to navigating executive roles while raising two young kids, Jesse gets real about the cha…

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S01 E017 Find someone who's been there and can help you succeed | Brandy Young and Meg Poag 30:09

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Join us as we sit down with Brandy Young, the COO of Harmony Bank in Dallas, Texas. In this engaging conversation, Brandy shares her personal journey through various leadership roles in the banking industry, starting from her serendipitous entry into banking to her strategic climb up to the COO position. Throughout the episode, Brandy offers a cand…

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S01 E016 Regular updates are key to a successful business | Kevin Lavelle and Meg Poag 25:20

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Welcome to this episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is with Kevin Lavelle, the two-time founder of Mizzen and Maine and co-founder of Harbor. In this conversation, Kevin shares his remarkable journey of entrepreneurship, from launching a performance fabric dress shirt brand to building a revolutionary baby monitor system. He opens up about th…

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S01 E015 A Masterclass in Understanding Communication and Leadership | Michele Brown and Meg Poag 32:05

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Join us for an insightful journey with Michele Brown, Chief Operating Officer at GDC Marketing and Ideation, on our latest YouTube episode. In this in-depth interview, Michelle unveils the multifaceted roles and services offered by her full-service marketing firm, from innovative digital advertising to engaging experiential marketing. Discover how …

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S01 E014 The necessity of adaptability in leadership roles | Erin Hulme and Meg Poag 28:00

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Erin Hulme, COO of Chamberlain Herdlica law firm based in Houston. Dive into a candid discussion about Erin’s unique career journey from the events industry to the top echelons of corporate leadership in law. Erin shares insights from her 18 years in the legal field, reflecting on the transition from hand…

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S01 E013 Culture eats strategy for breakfast | Jeff Benesch and Meg Poag 30:48

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In this conversation, Jeff Benesch, the Chief Operating Officer of Zero Petroleum, shares his extensive career journey and insights on driving a renewable energy company. From transforming traditional fuel paradigms with green hydrogen to fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity, Jeff details the strategies behind managing a global team an…

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S01 E012 Balancing hard work with efficiency and employee well-being! | Darrell Carder and Meg Poag 28:31

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Welcome to today’s episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Darrell Carder, the COO of Hayes Electrical, a prominent nationwide electrical company. Join us as Darrell shares his remarkable story from starting in the trenches to becoming a top executive in the industry. In This Episode: 🌟Darrell’s Early Days: Discover…

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S01 E011 How to make your business more sophisticated | With Eric Lent & Meg Poag 27:24

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S01 E010 Don't follow a playbook that feels disingenuine! | With Will Dahlstrom and Meg Poag 33:53

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As an Operating Partner at Dane Equity, Will Dahlstrom helps founder-led businesses achieve new heights by optimizing operations, improving efficiencies, and aligning teams to fulfill their mission and drive sustainable growth. With almost two decades of experience across public, private, and private equity-backed organizations, Will is a seasoned …

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S01 E009 Strategies for managing cultural shifts within expanding teams | With Peep Laja and Meg Poag 30:20

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Join us for an episode of our podcast where we dive into the inspiring journey of Peep Laja, the CEO of Winter—a SaaS business catering to B2B companies. In this episode, Peep shares his transition from a background in sales and marketing to becoming a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful startups under his belt, including the e-learning bu…

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S01 E008 Lessons on resilience and leadership | With Kostiantyn (Kos) Polosukhin and Meg Poag 31:00

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Join us in this riveting episode of our podcast as we sit down with Kostiantyn (Kos) Polosukhin, CEO of HebronSoft. Kos and his company are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence into industrial operations, streamlining complex processes, and driving technological advancements. But Kos’s story doesn’t…

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S01 E007 The importance of authenticity | With Ronald Diamond and Meg Poag 30:06

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In this episode, we talk with Ron Diamond, Founder & CEO of Diamond Wealth, to discuss the pivotal role of family offices in today’s economy. Ron, a seasoned expert in family wealth management, delves into the complexities and opportunities within the family office sector, which manages an impressive $10 trillion in capital, outpacing the global he…

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S01 E006 My biggest lessons on leadership and resilience | With George Joseph and Meg Poag 31:48

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Join us on this week’s episode of the podcast, where we delve into the fascinating journey of George, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers/Partner Common Bond Bakery and a serial entrepreneur whose diverse career spans from retail to recovery centers. With roots stretching back to a family of Lebanese entrepreneurs in South Louisiana, George shares how…

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S01 E005 Be willing to embrace new challenges | With Chuck Shehadi and Meg Poag 29:23

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Tune into our latest podcast episode featuring Chuck Shehadi, COO at Solugen, as he shares his unconventional journey through multiple industries to a C-suite position. With a background that spans from manufacturing at Apple to leading operations at Tesla, and then navigating the worlds of clothing and green tech, Chuck’s diverse experience offers…

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S01 E004 The power of surrounding yourself with the right people | With Lucas Wilson and Meg Poag 27:49

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In this episode of the ‘It’s not you, but sometimes it is’ podcast, Luke Wilson, President and CEO of Signpost, discusses the evolution of leadership amid challenges like imposter syndrome and the crucial role of emotional intelligence in fostering a strong company culture. Delve into how Signpost, which operates under the philosophy that effective…

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S01 E003 The power of resilience | With Guy Ellison and Meg Poag 30:02

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Tune into this exciting episode of the “It’s not you, but sometimes it is” podcast featuring Guy Ellison, CEO of Ultra Energy U.S.A. Join us as Guy shares his journey from humble beginnings in the oil industry to spearheading innovations at Ultra Energy U.S.A. In this interview, Guy discusses how the company has adapted and thrived during challengi…

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S01 E002 How to enhance your impact in the tech industry | Frank Nardi and Meg Poag 36:09

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Join us on the “It’s not you, but sometimes it is” podcast as we welcome Frank Nardi, the dynamic CEO of Cloud Coach. Frank delves into his career journey from a creative designer to the helm of a leading SaaS company. In this enlightening interview, he shares the challenges and triumphs of his diverse professional path and his strategic vision for…

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S01 E001 How I launched the world's first 4D digital imaging radar clip | Sandeep Chennakeshu and Meg Poag 32:03

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On this week’s podcast, Meg Poag speaks with Sandeep Chennakeshu, COO of Uhnder, Inc., about his incredible career path. Known for his role in launching the world’s first 4D digital imaging radar chip, Sandeep also shares lessons from leading major organizational turnarounds and building innovative teams. The conversation covers: His transition fro…

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Lessons in Leadership from Calvin Klein's former CEO 36:09

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Tom Murry tells us how he was able to take Calvin Klein to nearly $8 billion in retail profit while maintaining the brand’s iconic style. He's the author of a new book entitled A Great Fit: My Take on Confidence, Charisma, and the Career That Suits You Best. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and ru…

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The 5 Leadership Roles and Non-profit Leadership with Meg Poag 27:35

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We finally did it! We’ve hit 100 episodes. That means there’s 100 episodes of insights from leadership experts just waiting for you to download. Check out our back catalog at hpleadershippodcast.com. Today we’re talking with Meg Poag. She’s the Founder and CEO of Mission Squared, an organizational development consulting firm based in Austin, Texas.…

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Use Design Thinking to Reach Your Customers 35:16

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On today's show I’m talking with Jeff Gothelf. He’s a former software designer turned business consultant and author. He helps companies use design thinking stay relevant in a changing world. Find out more about Jeff at JeffGothelf.com. About this podcast This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run s…

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Hiring Right the First Time with Mac Prichard 43:33

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Today we’re talking with Mac Prichard. He’s the founder of Mac’s List, a regional job board that helps people build skills, find jobs, and grow their careers. We talk about the hiring process from the perspective of the company and the potential hire. He tells us red flags to look out for and ways to find the jobs that aren’t posted anywhere. Check…

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Tough Love Marketing Advice with Kasim Aslam 49:13

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Solutions 8 Founder Kasim Aslam has some tough love marketing advice: you're probably doing it wrong. Solutions 8 does pay-per-click marketing for customers all over the world. Find out how to set yourself up for success and how to spend time on the efforts that matter. Below are some strategies for effective marketing that we talked about on the p…

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Strategic Planning for the New Year with Chip and Kent 23:00

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New Year's is right around the corner. How prepared is your business for the future? 360 Solutions CEO Chip Wilson and CJ Baxter Group Founder Kent Hutchison talk about making a plan and asking the hard questions. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 S…

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EP 95: Begin with the end in mind with Darla Sees 38:59

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On today’s show we're talking to Founder and CEO of Sees Consulting, Darla Sees. She’s also a 360 Solutions Strategic Partner. We talk about her decades of experience working on employee engagement in a variety of industries. Find Darla online at sees.consulting. About the podcast This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps peop…

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EP 94: Win the hearts and minds of your employees with Michael Marshall 25:05

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Today I’m sitting down with Michael Marshall. He runs a business consulting firm called the KLM Group. His business experience includes over 36 years at DuPont. We talk winning the hearts and minds of your employees through communication and trust. Find Michael online: Web: https://theklmgrp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theklmgrp/ LinkedI…

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EP 93: Streamlining Your Processes With Neil Cordrey 30:35

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Randy Lane sits down with Neil Cordrey of New Reality Leadership to talk about streamlining processes. Neil has spent nearly 40 years in manufacturing, including over three decades at DuPont. He talks about breaking down a process to identify redundancies and inefficiencies. Neil also talks about: Not holding onto knowledge if you become an expert.…

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EP 92: Effective Branding with Mona Amodeo 41:35

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Randy sits down with idgroup Founder and President Mona Amodeo. She talks about effective branding and why a company's brand is more than a logo or a color scheme. Learn more about idgroup at: idgroupbranding.com This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 So…

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EP 91: How to Expand Your Employees' Capacity with Bob Glazer 44:22

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Randy sits down with Bob Glazer, CEO and Founder of Acceleration Partners. They're a performance marketing agency with clients all over the world. He's probably best known for Friday Forward which is his weekly inspirational newsletter that goes out to more than 35,000 people. We talk about building a strong culture, productivity, and core values. …

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EP 90: Understand Yourself to Understand Others 53:47

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Kent Hutchison of C.J. Baxter group joins the podcast again. He first visited us on episode 27. Randy and Kent recap a training session Kent facilitated several months ago on teams and teamwork. Kent talks about the adult learning model and how it's important to present training in a variety of styles. He also talks about the importance of understa…

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EP 89: Top Marketing Tips to Cut Through the Noise 49:22

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Randy sits down with Jacob Baadsgaard, CEO of Disruptive Advertising. They discuss tips entrepreneurs and consultants should use to market their businesses. They also talk about how to put together effective landing pages and how to drive traffic using Google Adwords and Facebook marketing. Jacob and Randy also consider major mistakes people make w…

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EP 88: The 3 Parts of Change Intelligence 57:39

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Change is the only constant in the modern workplace, but how do you do it well? My guest today, Dr. Barbara Trautlein talks about the three components of effective change intelligence. Barabara is the Founder and Principle of Change Catalysts. She helps people, teams, and organizations build their Change Intelligence. She’s done it for almost 30 ye…

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EP 87: Innovative Leadership with Dr. Crystal Morrison 30:49

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Randy sits down with Dr. Crystal Morrison, CEO and Founder of EverRise Leadership Consulting, to talk about innovation in the workplace. Crystal started her career as a chemist working in large national laboratories. Now she helps tech-related organizations in the Pittsburgh area refine their vision and develop their people. More information on Eve…

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EP 86: Secrets to an Engaged Workplace with Jason Treu 44:25

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Randy talks with Business and Executive Jason Treu about workplace engagement. Justin has worked with Silicon Valley royalty and Fortune 500 companies. He says disengaged workers are costing the economy $550 billion in lost productivity. About Justin Treu: Graduated with law degree and Masters in Communications from Syracuse University Spent seven …

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EP 85: Start With Why 54:50

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Randy talks with James Walker about starting with "why" - Basically, the idea that lasting positive change comes from within, not through outside activity. If you want to be a great leader, that has to be your identity. No amount of outside activity will change you if that's not your core belief. James Walk is Chief Operations Officer at bluefrog P…

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EP 84: Is Phubbing Ruining Trust at Work? 35:26

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Randy sits down with Dr. Jim Roberts of Baylor University to talk about "phubbing" - or phone snubbing. Phubbing is the act of paying attention to your phone at the expense of your significant other, boss, employee, or coworker. Dr. Roberts and his partner Dr. Meredith David wrote "My life has become a major distraction from my cell phone: Partner …

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EP 83: Upping Your Emotional Intelligence with the Response Chain 29:09

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Randy sits down with CEO and Founder of Black Diamond Leadership Robert Grossman to talk about using the response chain to deal with stressful workplace moments. We also talk about a recent workshop he put on in Poland with a mostly millennial workforce. Find Robert online: blackdiamondleadership.com [email protected] ---- This podc…

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EP 82: Building Trust 40:33

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Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, starts off the year by talking about trust at a gathering of Central Texas nonprofit organizations. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies re…

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EP 81: 5 Steps to Becoming a Better Listener 20:57

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Randy is joined by 360 Solutions Graphic Designer Carlos Rivera to talk about five steps to becoming a better listener.This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full p…

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EP 80: Create a Winning Strategy for 2018 26:00

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Chip and Randy talk about creating a winning strategy for 2018.This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for yourself a…

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EP 79: Finding Your Unique Value with David Liddell 35:33

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Today we're talking with Skye Business Solutions CEO David Liddell. David has consulted with companies in the Northeastern United States for over 15 years. Chip talks with him about potential pitfalls to avoid when starting your own business and tips for success. Skye Business Solutions: http://www.skye-solutions.com/ This podcast is sponsored by 3…

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EP 78: Servant Leadership with Dale Smith 28:41

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Randy sits down with Dale Smith, Director of Charity Champions, about servant leadership and working in ministry for nearly two decades. We also talk about his previous lives as both a lawyer and a politician. More about Charity Champions:https://www.tfnbtx.com/about-charity-champions/This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps …

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EP 77: How to Have More Effecitve Meetings 27:35

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15% of an organization's time is spent in meetings. 67% are considered ineffective by managers. The Harvard Business Review estimates $37 billion is wasted on unproductive meetings each year in the United States. So, what makes a meeting effective? Chip and Randy talk about the 5 Ps of productive meetings and how to effectively use technology.HBR a…

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EP 76: Carefronting and Structure 10:30

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Randy plays clips with Dr. Roger Allen about building trust with senior leaders through honesty and assessing the structure of an organization.Find Roger online: http://www.rogerkallen.com/This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Per…