The StoryBrand Podcast

Leaders are the lynchpin in company culture. So how do you identify and develop great ones within your business? Today on the podcast, we talk to management expert Scott Miller, an Executive VP at FranklinCovey, on why management takes a complete shift in mindset – one that's counterintuitive to your top producers. You owe it to your company to build a culture where people choose to stay and give their all. This episode will help you do that.

Millennials want to work from home or a totally open office space – and have unlimited time off – right? Wrong. On today's podcast, Lindsey Pollak, a leading expert on Millennials and author of the book The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace, debunks modern workplace myths. She offers insight into what Millennials want instead, and why many companies are re-thinking that age group for the primary talent pool. Discover how you can create a thriving culture that develops employees who are much more likely to stick around.

Cal Newport, a Georgetown University computer science professor and author of Digital Minimalism, dives into the challenges of our tech-filled lives. He discusses the detrimental effects of smartphone addiction on productivity and mental health. Newport shares practical strategies for digital decluttering, emphasizing intentional tech use to boost focus and well-being. He also highlights the historical context of digital communication and offers actionable tips for fostering healthier interactions with technology, aiming to reduce burnout and cultivate meaningful connections.

Captain Obvious here: Successful businesses don't do stupid stuff. Of course we all know that, but running a business is hard! And that means we all make dumb (and costly) mistakes along the way. Today's guest, Keith Cunningham, teaches 5 key disciplines that will help you avoid those common business mistakes. Today's episode could save you a TON of wasted money and effort. It's like free consulting. Listen now!

"Well, I'm not really a creative type." Today on the podcast, Adam Savage (host of the popular show Mythbusters) is going to bust THAT myth for us. We're all creative -- whether we build model cars or entire organizations. But we don't always know how to tap into that part of ourselves. When you listen to this episode, you'll hear Adam's practical advice to add more creativity to your life. You'll learn why it matters. Best of all, you'll give yourself permission to be more curious and creative, both at home and at work. Give it a listen!

If you're a leader, you need energy. But if you don't have the right people in your life, you'll always feel drained. On today's podcast, Dr. John Townsend shares the 7 types of relationships -- which ones we need, which ones we don't, and how to balance them so the people in your world keep you focused, creative, and fueled u

We all know we're supposed to be using social media to build our brands. But how can we do it in a way that truly serves our customers, too? Craig Detweiler is a film and media commentator, and he joins our own Dr. J.J. Peterson to show us how. If you want to actually connect on social media (instead of just wasting time pretending to), then you want to listen to this episode.

If you manage a team, you may think you need a collection of top-notch specialists. But you'll second-guess that strategy after you listen to today's podcast. David Epstein joins us to show the power of having range -- broad, generalized knowledge that helps us see hidden patterns and solve big problems. He's turned swaths of data into compelling case studies that will shift the way you think about your team (and your own career

Leadership is tough enough from your comfy cubicle. Now, imagine doing it on the front lines as a Navy SEAL. That's exactly what today's podcast guest has done. Former Navy SEAL Commander Alden Mills joins us to share four powerful (and surprisingly heartfelt) leadership principles. This is hard-won wisdom, and he's found a way to make it practical for us. If you want to build up a daring team that knows how to win, then you want to listen to this episode

What's the biggest factor in our success? It's not what we do. It's who we're in proximity to. Today on the podcast, Ken Coleman tells us how to surround ourselves with influential people and put ourselves in intentional places. Listen now, and you just might discover how to change careers, land your next big client, or finally launch that side hustle.