Above The Business

This week on the leadership podcast, Bradley interviews Chris Ronzio. Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS platform that transforms the way small businesses onboard, train and scale their teams.  They discuss the 4 P’s of team building, including Profile, People, Policies, and Processes.  Chris emphasized the importance of assessing people in this order to find the best team members.  He shared how understanding who was completing a task (Profile & People) was more important than simply teaching Policies (the what) and Processes (the how). Chris is the host of “The Fastest Growing Companies” and “Organize Chaos” podcasts as well as the author of the best-selling book “The Business Playbook - How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You."You can learn more about Chris at www.chrisronzio.com

In this episode, Bradley interviews Atul Minocha. He is a partner at Chief Outsiders, a national marketing consulting firm that helps CEOs accelerate growth. His recent book, Lies, Damned Lies, and Marketing was named Forbes' #1 book to read for entrepreneurial success and is an Amazon best-seller. He's sharing his top advice for CEOs and owners!With experience in startups and Fortune 500 companies like Honeywell, Kodak, and Toyota, Atul works in a wide range of industries, from automotive and healthcare to industrial goods, technology and SaaS.  Atul loves to work on business growth problems that have been stewing for some time.

How many of you have given away a pen with your logo on it?  You’ve definitely gotten one from a business before!  Today’s guest challenges the idea of swag in favor of gifts.  John Ruhlin, author of Gift·ology, joins Bradley to discuss how to develop client relationships based on likeability and trust.While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. This system is founded on the principle that through giving to clients, you will be able to generate customers who not only stay but also refer more business to you.John and his firm now help automate this gifting process for individuals and organizations like UBS, Raymond James, DR Horton, Keller Williams, the Chicago Cubs, and Caesar’s Palace. John and the Gift·ology team can help any individual turn their clients into their own personal sales force to drive exponential growth.You can learn more about John and his firm, as well as the principles of Gift·ology when you visit https://giftologygroup.com/start-here/

Today on the leadership podcast, Bradley sits down with Andrew Bartlow, an expert in Human Resources and Talent Management.Andrew leads Series B Consulting, which helps businesses to articulate their people strategy and accelerate their growth, while navigating rapid change. He also founded the People Leader Accelerator, which is the preeminent development program for startup HR leaders.He’s worked with clients like Masterclass and many others to help them overcome obstacles in a hyper growth phase. For the first time ever, he wants to share his lessons on podcasts.Andrew is also the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations,” has a master’s degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and executive coaching certified.Andrew has 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries.

This week on the Leadership Podcast, Bradley interviews Dave "Mr. Accountability" Anderson.  He is a leading  international speaker and author on personal and corporate performance improvement. After an extensive career in the automotive retail business  Dave, along with his wife Rhonda, began  LearnToLead - entering its third decade - with the  goal to help individuals and organizations reach  their personal and corporate potential. The author of 15 books, most recently Intentional  Mindset: Developing Mental Toughness and a Killer  Instinct, and host of the wildly popular podcast,  "The Game Changer Life," Dave's no-nonsense  messages impact readers and listeners in over 154 countries. Dave has spoken in twenty one  countries and presents 100+ times annually to a  wide array of businesses, athletic teams, and  nonprofits. His immediately applicable messages, energized  and dynamic presentation style, and unmatched  content positively focus, equip, and inspire teams  to do better - and the principles he shares  resonate with audiences from a broad spectrum of  industries. His direct, often humorous, and somewhat  politically incorrect approach has earned him the  nickname, "Mr. Accountability," and his in-the trenches background of starting and running  world-class businesses, coupled with his relatable  non-academic approach creates unmatched  connection that resonates with his audiences and  moves them to action. Dave and Rhonda are also co-founders of Matthew 25:35 Foundation, which helps feed, clothe, and  house under-resourced people worldwide. In his  personal time Dave enjoys the martial arts and  holds a second degree black belt in karate. He has  been married over three decades to Rhonda, and  enjoys life as a grandpa immensely. Find LearnToLead at https://www.learntolead.com/ and the Matthew 25:35 Foundation at https://matthew2535foundation.org/

In this episode, Bradley talks with Michael King about leadership, developing strong teams, review processes, and more. Michael has close to twenty years of hands-on experience, leading teams, and organizations. In the past five years, he worked with a wide range of clients, from solo entrepreneurs to top company executives. Michael shared his philosophy that “The best stories are the best teams.”  By this, he means that the organization that can articulate the best story will also have the best team.  He believes that healthy leadership requires identifying and correcting self-destructive behaviors.  He also shared that the 360 review process is not the best way to develop your team.  In fact, incentivized 360 reviews can lead to incorrect data and wrong decisions.  However, feedback is highly valuable using the right mechanisms.Michael has developed the TEAMS methodology for leaders.  This acronym stands for Target. Engagement, Action, Momentum, and Synergy.Michael King, founder and CEO of TEAMS.COACH, LLC is a highly sought-after Executive and Business Leadership Coach. He helps business leaders clarify and execute at high levels through his proprietary T.E.A.M.S. Methodology to develop measurable business growth and company-wide collaboration. Visit his website to learn more: http://www.teams.coach/

Bradley sits down with Ned Hallowell to discuss the impact of neurodiversity, specifically ADHD, on business owners.  Dr. Hallowell is a New York Times bestselling author and has written 20 books on multiple psychological topics. The groundbreaking Distraction series, which began with Driven to Distraction, co-authored with Dr. John Ratey in 1994, sparked a revolution in understanding of ADHD.In this episode, they discuss unexplained underperformance, constant “if only” thoughts, and inability to stay focused on work you find too simple.  Ned recommends pursuing a medical diagnosis if these things sound all too familiar.Ned and Bradley also discussed a “state of flow.” This term is used to describe those moments and hours when you’re highly productive.  Being unable to get into “flow,” and feeling unable to achieve your goals, is something that many adults with ADHD experience.The good news is that ADHD, and other neuro-diversities, don't need to hinder your goals!  Ned seeks to educate and celebrate these differences, and the strengths they can provide.  In doing so, he hopes to break down barriers of stigma and misunderstanding and show how all of us benefit from the differences between us.Learn more about Dr. Hallowell and his work at https://drhallowell.com/

Today on the Leadership Podcast, Bradley and David discuss how to turn fans into customers AND customers into fans.  The simple method? Share what you’re passionate about! David Meerman Scott spotted the real-time marketing revolution in its infancy and has written 12 books about it including The New Rules of Marketing and PR, with more than 500,000 copies sold in English and available in 29 languages from Albanian to Vietnamese. Now David says the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of superficial online communications. Tech-weary and bot-wary people are hungry for true human connection. Organizations have learned to win by developing what David calls a “Fanocracy” -- tapping into the mindset that relationships with customers are more important than the products they sell to them. Ready to create fans AND customers? Listen now!Learn more about David when you visit https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/.

Today on the Leadership Podcast, Bradley interviews Mike Malatesta.  Mike is the host of his own podcast, “How’d It Happen,” author of “Owner Shift: How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck,” and coach to entrepreneurs.They discussed the importance of business and personal goals as well as how to get “unstuck” on the way to those goals.  Mike shared that when you’re in the valley of uncertainty, you need self awareness of where you are. Because courage is intermittent when you’re in that “valley,” the environment you put yourself in is important.He also shared how investing in professional development & surrounding yourself with people who have different expertises is important to your progress.Learn more about Mike and get his book at https://mikemalatesta.com/.

Today on the Leadership Podcast, Bradley sits down with Colonel Jeff McCausland, PhD and Colonel Tom Vossler.  They are bringing strategies used to win famous military battles to business owners.They share: “There is little doubt that our nation is in crisis. Given the ongoing pandemic, political/social divisions, and enormous economic challenges, I know you’ll agree with two concerns—one, that emphasis on leading during a crisis is definitely needed, and two, we need great leaders now more than ever!”In their latest book, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders you’ll find captivating and thought-provoking stories. It directly addresses both previously mentioned concerns by bringing the historic leadership lessons of the Gettysburg Battlefield to life through vivid storytelling and discussions of leadership lessons—both won and lost.They share enduring leadership lessons that are as appropriate today as they were in the 19th century. The book tells the story of Union and Confederate soldiers, generals, and politicians during this iconic struggle when the fate of our nation hung in the balance. It analyzes their decisions as they relate to leadership principles and provides insights for 21st century leaders.Colonel Tom Vossler has thirty years of active military service, including command of a platoon in Vietnam. He is a distinguished historian and certified Gettysburg expert. Dr. Jeff McCausland is the founder and CEO of Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy. He is a retired Colonel, West Point graduate, and commanded a battalion during the Gulf War. Tom and Jeff are seasoned combat veterans with decades of leadership experience. They pay respect to the sacrifice and heroics of the leaders at Gettysburg by using their stories to develop leaders for today.Jeff also serves as the National Security Consultant for CBS Radio and Television. He has been interviewed thousands of times for radio and television news during his near 20 years with CBS. Since the publication of Battle Tested! he has also been interviewed about it on dozens of radio stations and podcasts across the United States.Get your copy of Battle Tested! on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Tested-Gettysburg-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1642934534