Best Benj Miller Podcasts (2025)

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Reflection: When People-First Becomes a Leadership Trap 25:11

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2d ago25:11

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You say you’re a people-first leader… but what happens when it gets hard? Budget cuts. Underperformance. Tough calls that impact real people. In this week’s Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker pull back the curtain on what it really means to lead with a people-first mindset, especially when the pressure’s on. Forget the clich…

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Soul Dive: Lead from Within - The 3 Big Questions That Guide the Soul 19:59

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The 3 Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Stay Grounded In this deeply personal Soul Dive episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller takes us back to a pivotal moment that reshaped his identity and leadership. What started as a desperate quest for business answers transformed into a life-changing conversation about what truly grounds us …

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Hot Seat: Faith, Vision and the Missing Leader W/ Clint Emerson 30:59

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Hot Seat: Faith, Vision and the Missing Leader W/ Clint Emerson In this Hot Seat Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker sit down with Clint Emerson, CEO of CableQuest, to unpack a key challenge many faith-driven leaders face: How do you turn a God-given vision into meaningful, everyday action? Clint has cultivated a purpose-driven company …

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Free Tools: End the Meeting Madness - A Weekly Sync That Actually Works 29:17

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End the Meeting Madness with the Weekly Sync. Let’s be real, most meetings are messy, slow, and totally avoidable. But what if your weekly meeting became the most energizing hour of your workweek? In the next episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker drop one of their most-used tools: the Weekly Sync. This isn’t…

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Reflection: Trust First - The Real Work Behind Radical Candor 31:03

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Benj Miller shares a powerful breakthrough from a real team session. What started as a light, energized morning turned into a raw, honest afternoon. The team finally said what needed to be said. Here’s what stood out: 🔹 Politeness Isn’t Health Surface harmony looks peaceful but hides real problems. Teams need safety to practice real candor. 🔹 Leade…

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Soul Dive: Love vs. Fear - Leading from Abundance, Not Scarcity 27:05

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Are you leading from love or reacting out of fear? In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal how your mindset creates a “frame” that shapes everything you see and do as a leader. When you lead from love, coming from abundance and openness, your frame expands, unlocking creativity, calm, and connection. But fear shrinks your f…

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Hot Seat W/ Sven Cowart: How Do You Break Communication Silos in a Complex Organization? 35:41

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How Do You Break Communication Silos in a Complex Organization? In this Hot Seat session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker coach Sven Cowart, co-founder and CTO of ElastiFlow, through challenges in building effective remote team culture. Sven’s core struggles revolve around how to create a “huddle culture” remotely, encourage agency in employ…

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Free Tools: Is Your Org Chart a Mirror or a Mask? 28:47

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[Free Tools] - The Org Chart Fix: Eliminate Bottlenecks, Confusion & Burnout. The org chart is one of the most underused yet powerful tools in business. In this Free Tools, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal 4 hidden dysfunctions caused by a weak org chart—and how to fix them. 💡 You’ll learn to: • Spot bottlenecks + accountability gaps •…

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Reflection Session: Are You the Bottleneck You’re Trying to Fix? 23:38

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Protect, Perfect, or Scale: The Hidden Question Driving Your Business Protect, Perfect, or Scale? Every founder and leadership team is operating from one of these 3 mindsets, but most never name it. In this Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack how this unspoken tension shapes decisions, strategy, and alignment. Learn to…

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Soul Dive: Are You Leading from Strength or Just Holding It Together? 26:35

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SSS EP02 - The Cost of Carrying It All: A Soul Dive for Leaders This Soul Dive Session is your wake-up call: 77% of exceptional leadership isn’t about what you do — it’s about who you are. Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker peel back the layers of leadership to explore two often-overlooked traits that define the most impactful leaders: being inwardly …

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Introduction - Why We’re Here:The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul” 11:19

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Why We’re Here: The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul” In our kickoff episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker share why they created Sessions with System & Soul—a space for founders, COOs, and leaders to work on their business and themselves, not just in it. They explore the tension between growth and burnout, and how blending syste…

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#009: Renegades Audiobook Chapters 2 and 2.5! 24:31

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We’re giving you something special becase we like breaking the rules! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the book to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! Limited number available! Get FREE access to th…

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#008: Renegades Audiobook Preview! 23:26

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008: Renegades Audiobook Preview! This week, we have something very special for you! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the audiobook to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! See below for details! Limi…

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#007: Leadership as an Identity with Dr. Crawford Loritts 32:26

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Dr. Crawford Loritts delves into the four essential traits of enduring leadership: brokenness, uncommon communion, servanthood, and radical immediate obedience. Loritts shares his personal journey of refining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the critical role of faith. Key Takeaways: - The distinction between brokenness and woundedness - The …

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#006: The Power of We with Reggie Brock 29:19

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Reggie Brock shares the value of collaboration, the impact of collective effort, and the significance of addressing individual struggles within a community setting. He also discusses the philosophy of 'one step at a time' and the approach of focusing on one thing at a time to drive personal and professional progress. Key Takeaways: - The power of c…

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#005: Leadership, Marriage, and Personal Development with Lantz Howard 25:53

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Lantz Howard explores the intersection of leadership, marriage, and personal development, emphasizing the impact of relational and emotional health on individual and organizational success. It delves into the role of coaching, the challenges of marriage, and the importance of faith and prayer in personal and professional growth. Take aways: The imp…

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#004: Becoming Remarkable with Dr. Randy Ross 30:46

1y ago30:46

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Benj Miller chats with Dr. Randy Ross, an author and speaker who specializes in leadership, culture, and employee experience. They discuss three of Dr. Ross's books: 'Remarkable,' 'Relationomics,' and 'Fireproof Happiness.' Dr. Ross shares insights on creating a movement of good, building a relationally rich environment, and developing hope and hap…

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#003: Rewrite Your Subconscious Beliefs with Judy Kane 22:52

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Benj interviews Judy Kane, a mindset change specialist. They discuss the process of changing subconscious beliefs and how it can impact various aspects of life. Judy explains that mindset change involves rewriting subconscious beliefs that are getting in the way of personal growth and success. She shares examples of common subconscious beliefs, suc…

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#002: The Confidence Ignitor with Steve Lover 32:37

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In this episode, business coach and confidence expert, Steve Lover discusses his confidence development model and its application in leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of confidence in achieving success and explains the vital difference between confidence and self-esteem. Key Takeaways: - The confidence development model - The dif…

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#001: Love Works with Joel Manby 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

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Former CEO of SeaWorld and Herschend Enterprises, Joel Manby, joins Benj Miller to discuss how Love in the workplace increases engagement, job satisfaction, and profitability. Takeaways: - Why love is a key leadership principle - What metrics measure love in an organization - Loving your people through challenging times This episode is sponsored by…

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#022: Lead with Levity with Heather Walker, Ph.D. 40:37

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Creative Founder of Lead with Levity, Heather Walker, Ph.D., reflects on getting older and the importance of staying relevant while leading diverse teams. Dr. Walker also explores the challenges and benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And, she shares insights on managing large teams and the importance of maintaining perso…

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Bonus: The 6 Dimensions of Compensation 38:17

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Benj Miller, McKenzie Decker, and Jonathan King introduce the concept of the Six Dimensions of Compensation and discuss its development and application. Financial compensation is just one aspect of compensation and other dimensions, such as feeling valued, having meaningful work, and having work-life balance, are equally important. Learn the import…

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#021: Faith Driven Entrepreneur 37:00

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Benj invites Richard Cunningham and Autumn Hanline, representatives of Faith Driven Entreprenuer, to discuss: - FDE’s work creating financial netwroks of like-minded entreprenuers and investors - The real importance of a supportive peer group - Aligning investment dollars with faith values References: Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast FaithDrivenEn…

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#020: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 4) 46:25

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In the final installment of our Renedages series, Benj and McKenzie invite Renegade Leader Jason Moore, founder of DNA Partners, for an indepth chat about the journey to close the gap between founder and leader. They discuss: - Closing the gap between Renegade Founder and Renegade Leader - The hardest shifts for Renegade Leaders to embrace - Tried …

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#019: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 3) 33:12

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What better way to continue our series celebrating the release of our new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom, than to invite two of our very own System & Soul coaches to share the impact they’re seeing firsthand through the businesses they’re coaching. Today, you will meet Jonathan King and Bill Green as we talk about: - Firsthand transform…

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#018: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 2) 40:36

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This week, we’re continuing our series on our brand spanking new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom! In this episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker lay the groundwork for the internal, soul-level work that renegade leaders need to do within themselves and in the teams they build. They discuss: - Being inwardly sound and others-focused - G…

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#017: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 1) 32:24

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We have something big to share with you! We just launched, Renegades, our brand new book for business founders and entrepreneurs who want to close the gap from being a Renegade Founder to a Renegade Leader. This is the first of a four-part series in which we dive deep into the book, the storeis and challenges that shaped it, and why this book is a …

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#016: Updating Our Human Operating System with David Emerald Womeldorff 43:51

2y ago43:51

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A dynamic world requires dynamic leaders. In this episode, Benj Miller chats with David Emerald Womeldorff about: 1. Updating Our Human Operating System 2. Making Decisions with a Seven-Generation Mindset 3. Finding More Time to Play Pickle Ball This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things …

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#015: Built to Beat Chaos with Gary Harpst 38:19

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“Growth is not our problem; desire is our problem.” Gary Harpst, author of Built to Beat Chaos, joins Benj Miller to discuss: 1. Why has civilization rapidly progressed technologically but not sociologically? 2. Creating order our of the raw material of chaos 3. Learning to embrace constraints This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day wi…

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#014: Re-Humanizing the Workplace with Joe Mull 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Author and speaker, Joe Mull, chats with Benj about re-humanizing the workplace by creating a people-centered environment that benefits employees and employers alike. The three big ideas they discuss in this episode are: - How people are tired - The myth that no one wants to work - Where does commitment come from? All this and more on System & Soul…

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#013: Know Yourself to Grow Yourself with Traci Morrow 41:27

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This week, Benj talks with coach, speaker, author, and P90x video game character Traci Morrow about the importance of leading yourself first. Traci has been personally mentored by John C. Maxwell and knows better than most that you cannot give what you do not have. They discuss: Leading Yourself First How to Build Healthy Relationships The Beautifu…

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#012: What Do You Want Your Customers to Become with Marty Neumeier 32:25

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Benj Miller chats with marketing legend, author and co-founder of Level C, Marty Neumeier. In this episode they discuss: - The definition of growth: When growth becomes the enemy - The role of business in a divided society - The meaning of brands when tribal beliefs become a substitute for truth This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day …

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#011: Leadership, Being Human, and Giving a Damn with Gary S. Held 30:39

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In this episode, Benj Miller chats with S2 Coach and business sage, Gary S. Held, about leadership, culture, and passion. Gary’s vast business experience has taught him that leadership is living, breathing, acting, and working such that people want to follow you; culture means embracing the humanity of your business; and passion meaning giving a da…

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#010: How AI Is Commoditizing Your Industry 32:10

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In this episode, Emily Morgan, founder and visionary of Delegate Solutions, and author of Let it Go discusses: -How AI is commoditizing your industry -How to deal with legacy employees -Creating a world-class client experience -Following a boyfriend to Alaska. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have co…

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#009: Work ON the Business Not IN the Business 40:18

2y ago40:18

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Sure… you can fix the issue now. OR, you can fix it forever. In today’s episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller and (drum roll…) Chris White are back to chat with speaker, author, and expert EOS implementor, Ted Bradshaw about working on your business as opposed to working in your business. Why shouldn’t you miss this episode? Because you’ll also l…

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#008: Using Data to Be More Self-Aware with Olivier Aries 35:41

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On this episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller talks with business and leadership transformation coach, Olivier Aries, about using data for self-awareness, how leaders should think about risk management, and how to bring ideas into reality. Olivier is an expert on mixing human behavior, business transformation, and design thinking to help organiza…

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#007: The Assault on Work with Dr. Tracy Brower 24:07

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One commonly shared idea in the work force is the idea that the less work one has to do, the better. Although true in some cases, Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secrets to Happiness At Work, challenges this notion––pointing out pervasive trends such as “quiet quitting” and increased disengagement at work. According to Brower the key is not to work…

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#006: The Power of the Pause with Kristi Turner 40:23

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Leaders and entrepreneurs are often found somewhere in the tension between operating at a high speed for the sake of productivity and slowing down enough to creatively foster healthy culture and problem-solve. In this episode, Kristi Turner, best-selling author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently, talks about the leadership and d…

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#005: Transformational Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher 38:44

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According to our past guest, Jeff Henderson, “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher, PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has…

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#004 Fans First with Jesse Cole 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

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Focusing on your passion and the things that give you the most energy may be the best thing you can do for your business. Few know this better than Jesse Cole, Author of Fans First, entrepreneur, and owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team. In this episode, Jesse and Benj talk about putting your fans (customers) first, and how a leader’s propen…

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#003: Intentionality with Robby Angle and Mark Butler (Part 2) 46:04

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This week, we dig deeper into the concept of intentionality, a key component for success in both our personal and professional lives. Intentionality is the deliberate practice of controlling our behavior, thoughts, and actions to create a desired outcome. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Robby Angle, Mark Butler, and Benj Miller, …

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#002: Intentionality with Robby Angle and Mark Butler (Part 1) 42:24

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Ambitious business owners understand how valuable every minute of every day is. But even if you're committed to working hard, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day. Being intentional means taking the time to evaluate your goals and objectives, as well as your processes and strategies, to ensure that you’re heading in the ri…

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#001: Consistent Growth and Strategic Goals with Sean Castrina 31:04

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This week Benj Miller talks with best-selling author and business leader, Sean Castrina, about ensuring consistent growth in business and life. Sean shares what he does to maintain his physical and cognitive energy, and what condensing your yearly goals down to quarterly goals can do for your business. If you want to create breakthrough in your bus…

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#029: Great Marketing is Great Leadership with Tyler Dickerhoof 37:17

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For many leaders, the turbulent leadership landscape of the past several years has highlighted the importance of honing the most foundational leadership skills. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller talks with entrepreneur and business coach, Tyler Dickerhoof, about focusing on people and relationships in the midst of trying seasons. Tyler shares…

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#028: Fostering Curiosity as a Business Coach with Steve Chandler 44:43

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One skill of a great coach is the ability to ask helpful questions instead of providing answers. Few people embrace this skill as well as author and business coach, Steve Chandler. In this episode, Steve shares his journey of becoming a coach, the importance of being curious, and best practices for selling yourself as a coach. He also touches on wh…

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#027: Overcoming the Impostor with Kris Kelso 38:07

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This week, we’re super excited to invite executive coach and author of Overcoming the Impostor, Kris Kelso, onto the podcast. Kris is an experienced entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on leading authentically and vulnerably. In this episode he shares his thoughts on building community, the tension between selling something you truly believe in…

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#026: Leadership Is a Responsibility with Dr. Marisol Capellan 45:58

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Diversity is one of the biggest assets to an organization that values healthy growth and impact in the marketplace. In other words, a diversity deficit is a great way to keep your organization stuck right where it is. But how to achieve diversity is a question that many leaders wrestle with regardless of how willing they are to embrace it. In this …

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#025: Never Have a Bad Day with Michael Allosso 29:19

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Leaders are not immune to believing that life happens to them. It’s often called the victim mindset. This can affect everything from work, to relationships, to the way we communicate. But, as our good friend, award-winning speaker, self-awareness specialist, and communications expert, Michael Allosso reminds us, we have agency with our happiness. M…

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#024: Get People To Choose Your Organization with Jeff Boucher and Jonathan Reynolds. 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

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When it comes to hiring a new team member, you’re not just picking them––they’re picking you. A large part of their decision comes down to the culture of your business. This week, Benj Miller brings back Jonathan Reynolds along with Jeff Boucher, Senior Director of Operations at Titus Talent, to talk about the role that the Titus culture played in …

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#023: Happy and Strong with Jaime Villalovos 38:41

3y ago38:41

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As an entrepreneur, you probably often ask yourself, “What’s next?” That’s why on System & Soul, we like to bring you guests who are asking the same questions and leaning into the uncertainty. Today, we’re honored to have Jaime Villalovos on to discuss how she has navigated her what’s “next question” after moving from a small Montana town to become…