Getting Results

E239: Stop Playing Small: The C-Suite Needs a True Leader

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're more of a taskmaster than a visionary? You're not alone. Today, I diving into what you can do to reclaim your true role....

E238: Scale or Fail: The Critical Choice Every C-level Exec Must Make

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m pulling the curtain back on a startling statistic: 95% of C-Level executives fail to scale their businesses. Think you're immune? You...

E237: Leaders Stuck in Tactical Chaos

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High-performing leaders, listen up!  Are you swamped with operational tasks and constantly putting out fires? Feeling trapped? That, my friends, is w...

E236: Stop the Grind: Why Working Late Isn't Working

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you leading from the front, juggling a thousand tasks, and working endless hours—yet still feeling stuck? Could it be that the more hours you pu...

E235: Don't Blame Your Team, Blame Leadership Alignment

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of being let down by your team? Today, I’m delving into the hidden elements of alignment that can make or break your team’s producti...

E234: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work (part 4 of 4) - Fear of Success

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes to talk about the fear of success, but it's the fear that holds most people back. Many leaders worry about being in the spotlight. Th...

E233: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work (Part 3 of 4) - Fear of Being Rejected

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever want to speak up but decide not to? The fear of being rejected is an overpowering feeling that holds many leaders back from making suggest...

E232: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work (Part 2 of 4) - Fear of Making a Mistake

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about making a mistake? Here’s the truth: NO ONE performs at their best if they’re worried about making a mistake. In this episode, I...

E231: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work (Part 1 of 4) - Fear of Not Being Good Enough

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a story regarding what we think we can or can’t do. Most of the time, that story is telling us, "We're not good enough." T...

E230: How Do I Regain Momentum When Stuck

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business leaders understand the value of momentum. However, in our pursuit of goals, it is common to encounter unexpected obstacles and distractions t...

E229: How Do I Free Up Time for Me

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You work hard. And as a result, you deserve more time for yourself. Time to do what you love. Time to do what you are good at. Time to focus on what t...

E228: How to Filter the Noise and Focus on What Matters Most

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders have difficulty filtering the noise and sorting their lists of priorities. In this episode, I share a lightweight process to sort your ov...

E227: How to Get Shit Done When Everything is a Priority

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common things I hear is that there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. This frustrates a lot of leaders. It frustrates the...

E226: How to Deal with Constant Fire Drills at Work

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At every level of leadership, it's easy to get caught up in a constant cycle of firefighting where urgent tasks dominate our daily activity. In th...

E225: Leadership Systems to Scale

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I often talk about leaders getting more freedom to do what they love, what they are good at, and what the business needs them to do. To accomplish tha...

E224: How to Get Your Team to Execute

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many leaders face the challenge of getting their teams to execute. In this episode, I unpack what you should do to ignite the execution spark within y...

E223: How to Develop Leaders You Can Depend on to Take Things Off Your Plate

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you had a team of leaders you could depend on to take the weight off your shoulders. It’s possible. You will finally get out of the weeds...

E222: How to Create a Compelling Vision that Connects with Others

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The business world is saturated with mediocrity. True leaders rise above the rest by crafting a compelling vision that others want to be a part of. In...

E221: How to Simplify Key Performance Indicators for Your Team

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A leader's job is to simplify your team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so they can focus on what truly matters. In this episode, I outlin...

E220: How to Get Your Team in the Right Seat Doing What They Love

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The key to leadership success is getting the right people in the right seat, doing what they love. In this episode, I share three battle-tested strate...

E219: How to Build Your Leadership Credibility

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I unpack the secrets to building your leadership credibility to help you become a leader who influences the confidence, support, resp...

E218: Stop Playing Small | Start Being Big

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to unleash your inner greatness and leave the mediocre behind. It’s time to embrace the unstoppable force within you. In this episode,...

E217: Leadership Common Sense | Not Always Common Practice

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What seems like common sense isn't always common practice—especially regarding leadership. In this episode, I explain why leadership common sens...

E216: Why Leaders Need to be Composed Under Pressure

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's a big-time decision, a crisis situation, or navigating through uncertain times, leaders who exhibit composure inspire confidence and ...

E215: Why Leaders Need to Embrace Their Role and Function

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The main choice you, as a leader, make is between following your limitations or remembering your function. Today, I’m going to unpack why leaders li...

E214: Leadership Freedom Matters | Here’s Why

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of freedom sounds nice, but many leaders believe it’s not attainable. Today, I’m going to explain why freedom matters and what the most e...

E213: How To Get Your Team To Own, Navigate, And Solve Problems

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're the only one on your team who can solve problems, you need to change. It's time to empower your team to own, navigate, and solve pro...

E212: How To Create A Culture That Others Want To Be A Part Of

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader has the opportunity to influence the culture of their business. Doing so requires understanding what drives your company and its people a...

E211: Why is Your Leadership Brand So Important

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand how important your leadership brand is? Today, I am going to outline five questions that will define your brand. If you can say “H...

E210: Becoming a Great C-level Executive

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a great C-level executive? Today, I am going to answer that question for you. Let’s dive in. >> Links mentioned within << 1) ...

E209: How to Build Your Dream C-Suite Team

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a company leader, you know that having the right people on your team can make or break the success of your business. Today, I’m going to give you...

E208: Challenges New C-Suite Leaders Face

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, you’ve made it to the C-suite. Congratulations! You have worked hard to get here. But don’t forget that with new heights come new challenges. ...

E207: Roadblocks to C-Suite Success

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a C-level executive, VP, or even a Director, you know that reaching the top of your organization can be a long journey. While different factors con...

E206: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's fast-paced business environment, leadership is quickly becoming a critical success criteria.  In fact, many top executives have expres...

E205: Skip Level Meeting Dos and Don’ts

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Skip-level meetings are a great opportunity for leaders to get direct feedback, get a pulse of the business, and build trust. But they can also be a m...

E204: Why is Leading Leaders Hard

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leading leaders requires a different approach, a different mindset, and a different level of leadership skills. In this episode, I will outline how to...

E203: How do Leaders Get Out of the Weeds

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting out of the weeds is not easy, but it's necessary for a leader to be effective. The question becomes how. How do you get out of the weeds? In t...

E202: Leaders are Only as Good as Their Team

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A leader's true test is the team they build. A leader with a team of badasses by their side will crush it, while a leader who surrounds themselves wit...

E201: How to Become a More Confident Leader

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle (at times) with confidence? Would you show up differently if you had more confidence? In this episode, I unpack a simple way to activa...

E200: How to Elevate Your Leadership

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are you going to elevate your leadership? Today, I’m going to share some tips. Regardless of experience, there will be a nugget or two you can g...

E199: How to Create the Best Kickoff Meeting for Your Team

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with the agenda for your kickoff meeting? Are you worried that your team might not find value in what you’ve put together? In thi...

E198: What is the Simple Way to Finally Achieve My Goals This Year

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are tired of creating goals you never achieve, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re someone who quickly jumps to the next, new shiny o...

E197: The Best Year-End Review Questions

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are the best year-end questions to ask yourself, your team, and your business to catapult your success in the year ahead. Let’s dive in. >&...

E196: How to Get Yourself in the Holiday Spirit

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed and frantic about the holidays or just finding it hard to get into the spirit of things, allow me to share so...

E195: Leadership Advice for Difficult Times

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you overcome adversity? How do you, as a leader, show leadership when faced with major challenges? Today, I am sharing the advice I gave anothe...

E194: How Should I Lead when there is a Ton of Uncertainty

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader faces economic pressure. I call it the “triple punch” – recession, business layoffs, and inflation. All represent a new combination...

E193: Three Key Stages of Business

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every business goes through a growth, scale, and optimization stage. In this episode, I unpack each stage, identify the unique challenges, and outline...

E192: Leadership Focus- The Power of Now

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if your team spent less time complaining about what happened or what could potentially happen and instead redirected their energy and focus on...

E191: How to Build Your Leadership Brand

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your leadership brand? What is the brand of the leaders on your team? In this episode, I outline a couple of simple ways you can authentically...

E190: Why do some Mergers and Acquisitions Succeed while others Fail?

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some Mergers and Acquisitions Succeed while others Fail? It comes down to the culture defined and driven by leaders and top talent. In this epi...

E189: Leadership Presence: Why do some Executives Have it and Others Don’t?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do some leaders captivate your attention while others cause you to disconnect and tune out? It comes down to leadership presence. In this episode,...

E188: Leadership Areas to Level Up?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader needs to level up. In this episode, I highlight the four core areas every leader needs to be laser-focused on. Master these four areas, a...

E187: Clarifying Leadership Level Responsibility

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business leaders have different levels of responsibility, requiring a different type of focus. In this episode, I unpack the top three things each lev...

E186: Retaining Your Best People

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retaining your key people is the best way to ensure your company continues to grow. In this episode, I share three ways to keep your most valuable emp...

E185: Great Leaders Optimize Their Business - Here's How

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get frustrated when people continue to drop problem after problem at your feet? If so, what would you say if I told you that your problems are ...

E184: How to Increase Employee Follow-through

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you annoyed when an employee fails to follow through on something you asked them to do? Lack of follow-up and follow-through on assigned tasks is ...

E183: How to See the Big Picture at Work

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are responsible for helping their team see the big picture and connecting it to what everyone does to support it. Today, I am going to outline...

E182: Getting Your Leadership Team to Speak the Same Language

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your leadership team aligned is a challenge for many c-level executives, yet it is the most important thing a leader needs to do to drive resu...

E181: Every Leader Needs a Right and Left Hand

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are only as good as the leaders your surround yourself with. Every leader needs more than a right hand; they also need a left hand. Today, I’m g...

E180: How to Manage Change Fatigue at Work

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All businesses have experienced extraordinary levels of change recently, and it shows no sign of slowing down. We, as leaders, have a responsibility t...

E179: How to Keep Everyone Positive During Lots of Change

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the challenges a leader has is keeping everyone positive during times of change. Today, I am going to share some suggestions that you can start...

E178: What do Leaders Need to Consider When Communicating Change

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Communicating change isn’t easy. It's also not hard if you do it right. Today, I will unpack the three things every leader needs to consider when co...

E177: Top Mistakes Leaders Make When Driving Change at Work

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are six big mistakes leaders make when driving change and today, I’m going to unpack each one and what you can do to avoid them. Let’s dive ...

E176: Two Things Everyone Needs To Stay Focused

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are two things that every leader needs to stay focused on in order to achieve the results they desire. When you master these two things, your te...

E175: The Biggest Mistakes that Prevent Forward Progress

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you or your team knew, ahead of time, what the biggest mistakes most leaders make, do you believe it would help them achieve more? Today, I am goin...

E174: Simple Way to Increase Energy at Work

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a simple way to increase energy at work. It’s not complicated and doesn’t require some big massive effort. Here’s the reality–the tas...

E173: Teach your Team to Have a Beginner's Mindset

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teach your Team to Have a Beginner's Mindset. Getting your team in the right mindset is the foundational building block that will enable you and your ...

E172: How to Develop a Leader's Mindset

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to Develop a Leaders Mindset. Effective leaders see things differently because they think differently. They can read a room. They can read people....

E171: Leadership Power Principles

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership Power Principles. There are great timeless principles out there that have changed the lives of many people. Usually a timeless principle is...

E170: If There is No Plan, There is No Growth

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there is no plan, there is no growth.  Don’t mistake activity for achievement. Many people are busy all day long doing meaningless tasks. To...

E169: How Leaders Regain Lost Motivation

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do leaders regain lost motivation?  At some point or another, every one of us will hit a rut.  A moment when our energy is low and we’...

E168: How to Get the Right Stuff Done in Less Time?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to Get the Right Stuff Done in Less Time?  business and life doesn’t have to be as difficult as we tend to make it.  There is a more g...

E167: Why Does Everything Feel like a Priority?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why Does Everything Feel like a Priority? In our quest to get everything done, we can easily feel like everything is a priority. Most leaders have a d...

E166: How to Stop Taking on Too Much?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to Stop Taking on Too Much? I, like you, am a helper. Being a helper is one of my major strengths. However, it's also one of my biggest weaknesses...

E165: Why Do I Never Seem to Have Enough Time?

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the reality: Time itself cannot be managed; what can be managed is how we use our time and today, I’m going to share three truths every lea...

E164: Three High Performance Habits

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the main reasons people don’t achieve the success they desire is because they don’t observe the habits of those who are successful. When yo...

E163: How Leaders Destroy Trust

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is the one fundamental thing that determines whether people follow you or not. If your team doesn’t trust you, they will become emotionally ch...

E162: 3 Things to Cover in Weekly Team Meetings

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are leading a weekly sync point with your team, you owe it to yourself and your team to ensure those meetings are extremely productive. In this...

E161: Core Leadership Skills You Need in Every Role

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader, regardless of the size of your team, needs to master three core skills. In this episode, I share what those habits are and how you can s...

E160: How to Coach an Underperforming Employee

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having an underperforming employee is a blessing, not a curse. In this episode, I share the most common reasons people underperform and what you can d...

E159: How to Effectively Deal with the Unexpected

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like things are running along smoothly and then it happens - the unexpected. Could be personal or business, doesn’t matter. Intel...

E158: Making the Shift - Part 3

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growth Champions exist at all levels of any organization and in different forms. In the last two episodes of this 3-part series, we have discussed the...

E157: Making the Shift - Part 2

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader, it’s not a question of whether you’re on the path to success...but instead, what are you doing to ...

E156: Making the Shift - Part 1

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every successful business is guided by courageous leaders who want to make a meaningful impact. We call these leaders Growth Champions and they exist ...

E155: Leaders Remember their Function

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a great temptation to see the challenges we face as bad. There is an even greater temptation to believe we need to run faster, work harder, a...

E154: Leadership Should Never Be Lonely

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great leaders surround themselves with great mentors and advisors. They build a support team to provide valuable insight, uncover potential blindspots...

E153: My Favorite Leadership Books

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t settle for just being inspired—the goal is to become educated! To get you started, here is an updated list of my favorite leadership books, ...

E152: Top 3 Leadership Growth Areas

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In what ways are you growing yourself this year? Unless you are consciously developing yourself as a leader, your team will struggle and you will stru...

E151: Leaders See Things Differently

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders see things differently because they consciously look at things differently. The most effective leaders are aware of their actions and the acti...

E150: How Leaders Make Effective Decisions

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many leaders struggle when faced with an important decision. Some isolate themselves and spend endless hours weighing all the different options. Other...

E149: How to Activate Your Leadership Power

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being able to redirect the energy of your team when they feel overwhelmed and stressed. Imagine being able to instill the confidence in others...

E148: The Most Effective New Year Strategy

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people make big, lofty resolutions every year, and by the third week of January, those same people begin making excuses. This year, I want to cha...

E147: Don’t Leave Your Legacy to Chance

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many times in our quest to achieve a specific goal, we become so fixated on achieving something that we don’t stop to consider the legacy we are cre...

E146: Leaders Need an Inner Guidance System

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would you say if I told you that there is a voice inside of you that wants to encourage you to play bigger than you are today? It’s the same vo...

E145: Getting Others to Support Your Decisions

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting everyone on the same page isn’t easy but it’s important! Today, we’re going to discuss how to build greater buy-in and support for your ...

E144: How to Share Your Vision with Employees?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing your vision takes courage. This is difficult for a lot of leaders. Many worry about being criticized. Most want to perfect the details of thei...

E143: Learning to Ask More Questions

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders often don't ask enough questions, and when they do, many don't ask the right questions. Or—they don't ask questions in a way that will empow...

E142: Simple Way for Leaders to Express Gratitude

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Way too many leaders are so fixated on achieving the next goal or hitting the next target that they often forget to express their gratitude to those w...

E141: Unhook from the Drama

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had colleagues who inject drama into every situation. They are the masters of the blame game. Their negative energy is draining. Today, I ...

E140: Create a Morning Leadership Ritual

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you do first sets the tone for the rest of the day (and the rest of your life). I call this my morning leadership ritual and I believe every lead...