The Better Leadership Team Show

Creating an Influential Organization with Jeremy Weber

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Jeremy Weber to explore how organizations can become more influential by elevating...

Do We Have the Right Leaders to Achieve Our Vision?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many companies believe stalled growth is a strategy problem, but more often it is a leadership problem.In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better L...

Simple Numbers: The Financial Discipline Every CEO Needs with Mike Maxon and Brandon Gray

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Brandon Gray and Mike Maxon from Simple Numbers to talk about the financial blind ...

How to Manage Scope Without Killing Innovation

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk about why so many strategic plans fall apart just weeks after a powerful re...

6 Characteristics of a Great Strategic Plan

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I share the six characteristics that define a truly effective strategic plan. Draw...

What’s the right size for your senior leadership team?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore one of the most overlooked leadership questions: What’s the right size...

How to Lead Through Disruption with Kim Bohr

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Disruption is everywhere—from AI and restructuring to personal challenges leaders can’t ignore. In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show...

Secret to Greater Employee Engagement

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I challenge the way most organizations think about employee engagement. Engagement...

Conflict as a Leadership Strategy

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I break down why conflict isn’t a leadership problem—it’s a leadership strategy. I explain why most teams eithe...

Accountability Without Authority

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I tackle one of the toughest leadership challenges: accountability without authori...

Leveraging Business AI with Chris Happ

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I’m joined by Chris Happ, Founder of Virtuous AI, to unpack how business leaders can use AI to c...

Relationships as Your #1 Recruiting Strategy

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explain why relationships—not job boards or recruiters—must become your numb...

Building a Talent Development Function with Roni Jacknow

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roni Jacknow is the CEO of RJ Coaching & Consulting and recently retired after more than 17 years leading talent development at Kaiser Permanente....

Attitude Trumps Techniques: 4 Attitudes That Build Great Teams

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Creating a No Bullsh*t Strategy with Alex M H Smith

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with strategy advisor and author Alex M. H. Smith to break down what real strategy look...

Dealing with Uncertainty with Kathryn Landis

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with executive coach and keynote speaker Kathryn Landis about leading through uncertainty a...

Tuning Into Excellence with Scott Millson

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with retired executive and Navy veteran Scott Millson, author of The Frequency of Excellenc...

How Leaders Create the Very Problems They Complain About

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I unpack the five biggest blind spots that cause leaders to unintentionally create the very problems they complain ab...

Sparking Greatness with Danielle Baldwin

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I talk with Danielle Baldwin, author of Sparking Greatness, about how leaders can create inspired,...

Building Teams That Refuse Mediocrity

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I unpack the five pillars for rooting out mediocrity and building teams that truly thrive.I explore how to create a p...

From Excuses to Execution: Overcoming the ‘Yeah, But’ Mindset with Marc A. Wolfe

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with executive coach and author Marc A. Wolfe, whose book Yeah, But: Cut Through the No...

Master Your Ability to Influence Others with Dr. Laura Sicola

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Sicola—cognitive linguist, executive coach, and author of Speaking to Influence—to explore how leaders ...

Building Thriving Workplace Cultures with Michael D. Levitt

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Michael D. Levitt, burnout survivor, therapist, and host of The Breakfast Leadersh...

Get Warrior Tough, and Think Like CRAP with Dr. Andrew Wittman

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Wittman, former Marine, federal agent, and author of Inner Armor: Perpe...

The Talent Density System Part 2

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m diving back into the Talent Density System from my book The Strength of Talent—this time covering Steps 3–5. In this episode of The Better L...

The Talent Density System Part 1

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I introduce the Talent Density System from my new book The Strength of Talent. This episode covers...

Why Great Strategies Fail

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the real reason why so many great strategies fail. Drawing from my early years as a consultant and decade...

Creating Shared Meaning to Drive Growth with Pete Steege

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Pete Steege, growth strategist, author of Radical Clarity, and founder of B2B Clarity. Pete helps accidental CEOs—t...

Beyond Grit: The 10 Powerful Practices of High Performers with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cindra Kamphoff has spent over 20 years specializing in grit, resilience, and high performance. She is the founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, w...

Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better with Brad Giles

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I welcome back my friend Brad Giles, leadership coach, author, and founder of Evolution Partners, to talk about his new book Bigger I...

Speaking the Language of Finance on Your Leadership Team with Ben Mills

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I welcome my good friend and seasoned CFO, Ben Mills. Ben shares decades of wisdom as a CPA and fractional CFO, helping leadership te...

Energize Your Team With Attention Management with Maura Nevel Thomas

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Maura Nevel Thomas, a globally recognized expert in productivity and attention management. We explore why the idea of...

Stop Judging and Start Leading with Michelle Scott

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Scott is an intuitive leadership coach with over 14 years of experience. She holds a doctorate in Spiritual Science and advanced training in ...

How to have the RIGHT discussions with your leadership team

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk you through one of the most powerful tools I use with clients: the Pulse Check. If you're tired of meetings that go nowhe...

Creating a Culture to Prevent Burnout with Shauna Moran

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Shauna Moran, burnout prevention expert, women’s leadership coach, and breathwork facilitator. We explore the syste...

11 Ways to Improve Accountability

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

How to Drive Change with Susan Inouye

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

How to Thrive in Difficult Situations

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I explore what it truly means to lead through adversity. I break down the Stockdale Paradox, a powerful mindset that ...

Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders with Jeff Massone

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Massone, leadership coach and founder of Prepared Leader Consulting, to discuss how we can prepare the next gene...

Why Leaders Must Master the Art of Speaking with Diane DiResta

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Diane DiResta, certified speaking professional, author of Knockout Presentations, and CEO of DiResta Communications. ...

How to Be Super Bold with Fred Joyal

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, bestselling author of Super Bold and co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to explore how boldness can revolutioni...

How to Become a More Disciplined Leader with John Gallagher

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, I sit down with executive coach John Gallagher to explore how intentionality can transform leaders and teams. John shares th...

Turn Fear Into Fuel with Kimberly Brown

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Brown is a renowned career and leadership strategist, bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move, and CEO of Brown Leadership. In this episod...

How to Give Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Jeff Hancher, a powerhouse executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the award...

5 Ways to Coach Your Team Instead of Managing Them

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this “Mike on the Mic” episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into one of the biggest traps leaders fall into:  constantly managin...

How to Win Others Over and Over with Ed Howie

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Howie is one of the most experienced business branding strategists in the world. He has spent over 30 years helping to create, develop, and launch ...

10 Questions Every Leadership Team Should Be Asking

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into 10 powerful questions every leadership team should be asking—again and again. These questions are...

How can we be more adaptable as a leadership team?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dig into one of the most critical challenges leadership teams face today: adaptability. When the world changes—wh...

Turn Your Strengths Into a Superpower

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this “Mike on the Mic” episode, I explore how to turn your strengths—and the strengths of your team—into a superpower. I share a personal s...

Knowing Exactly What To Say with Phil M Jones

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Phil M. Jones, bestselling author of Exactly What to Say, to explore how leaders c...

The Retention Trap: Rethinking Employee Loyalty with Mark Peters

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, and author of The Source and The Retention Trap. Mark shares his powerful leade...

Unlocking the Power of Mid-Level Leaders

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into the critical yet often overlooked role of mid-level leaders. Learn why they’re the backbone of your organization and ho...

Building an Olympic-Level Performance Mindset with Stephanie Roble

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to develop an Olympic-level performance mindset? In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with two-time Olympi...

Building Your Conversational Competency with Chalmers Brothers

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Chalmers Brothers, best-selling author, executive coach, and expert in leadership ...

Become a More Flexible Leader with Kevin Eikenberry

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, to discus...

Sales Mindset and The Power of Failure with Klyn Elsbury

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Klyn Elsbury, a powerhouse in sales strategy and mindset. Klyn shares her inspirat...

Building Deep, Meaningful Connections with Dr. James Pogue

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. James Pogue, CEO of JP Enterprises, a professional services firm with a global...

Building Team Trust

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this "Mike on the Mic" episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I delve into the cornerstone of every successful leadership team—tru...

How to Create Accountable Teams with Eric Coryell

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, Eric Coryell dives deep into the art of building accountable teams and transforming traditional or...

6 Ways to Get Feedback as a Leader

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, we dive into the importance of feedback as a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Leaders often strugg...

The 4 Biggest Mistakes Leadership Teams Make

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making one of the four biggest mistakes that leadership teams struggle with? In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the critical errors...

Building a Behavior-Based Culture with David J Friedman

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I explore the powerful insights of David J. Friedman, a leading expert on organizational culture. ...

Flip Your Mindset with Frank Kitchen

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into leadership and mindset with Frank Kitchen, a certified speaking professional with...

The Secret to Healthy Aging

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I uncover the secrets to healthy aging and lifelong fulfillment through personal stories and reflections as I appr...

AI for Leadership Teams with Julie Holmes

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, hold onto your power cables as we welcome Julie Holmes, a tech founder, inventor, and AI entrepren...

Become a Stronger Leader with Christina Howard

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Christina Howard to talk about what it takes to truly excel as a leader. For almost two decades, Christina led the HR...

100th Episode - The Most Important Characteristic of Great Leadership Teams

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 100th episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I take a moment to reflect on the journey of this podcast and celebrate the milestone with s...

How to Lower Your Risk of Terminating an Employee with Marc Gross

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Marc Gross, a partner at Fox Rothschild with over three decades of experience in b...

Empower Your Team Through Better Decision-Making with Chris Seifert

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into leadership and decision-making with Chris Seifert, author of "Enabling Empow...

What Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I tackle one of the most challenging issues in leadership: handling "solid, mediocre performers." While ...

Igniting Commitment and Keeping Top Talent with Joe Mull

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Joe Mull, employee engagement expert and author of Employalty: How to Ignite Commitme...

Positive Intent and Other Life Lessons with Owen Fitzpatrick

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down for an interview with my good friend Owen Fitzpatrick for an in-depth conversation about leadership, personal growth, and ...

9 Ways to Bring Core Values to Life

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I take a personal deep dive into how I help organizations move beyond just having core values written on the wall....

Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Breakthrough Leadership Team Show, my guest is Jordan Burton, an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years...

Doing Remote and Hybrid Right with Wayne Turmel

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show,  I sit down with Wayne Turmel, a remote and hybrid work expert from the Kevin Eikenberry Group. H...

The Science of High Performance with Carla Fowler

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. Carla Fowler, an MD PhD and elite executive coach who has spent the last decad...

The Power of Openness and Honesty with Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Ken Bogart and Grace Gavin, co-founders of Know Honesty, about the power of openness a...

From Adversity to Advantage with John Register

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with John Register, a decorated Persian Gulf war veteran, Paralympic silver medalist, a...

The New and Improved Human Resources Function

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the crucial role Human Resources plays in driving profit growth by focusing on people growth. HR has t...

How to Be a Master Convincer with Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with the dynamic duo Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey. They are two accomplished profe...

How to Facilitate an Annual Planning Retreat

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I share my insights on facilitating an effective annual planning retreat. I'll guide you through the essential s...

Transform Your Business With Open Book Management Featuring Rich Armstrong

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the transformative power of open book management with Rich Armstrong, a Senior Coach a...

How to Reduce Workplace Drama with Robyn Hatcher

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Robyn Hatcher, a communication and leadership professional speaker and owner of th...

Building a Customer-Centric Culture with Dan Gingiss

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into building a customer-centric culture with Dan Gingiss, an international keynote sp...

How to Structure Your Leadership Team

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it's cru...

11 Actions for High Performers

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I explore why many leaders tend to over-invest in low performers and under-invest in high performers despite the l...

Setting Clear Expectations

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectation...

Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Jeremy Huish

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership team Show, I chat with Jeremy Huish, VP at Corporate Transition Consulting, about the benefits of Employee St...

Creating a Destination Workplace with Betsy-Allen Manning

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the art of creating a destination workplace with the incredible Betsy Allen Manning. F...

Ground Rules for Leadership Teams

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative...

Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling ...

The ROI of Team Happiness with Tia Graham

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Tia Graham, a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in positive psyc...

Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback with Treena Huang

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Treena Huang is an expert in transforming team cultures towards higher performance and trust. As a highly sought after coach, Treena's unique Liv...

Targets, KPIs, Priorities…I’m Confused!

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore ...

Emotional Intelligence and Business Outcomes with Meg Poag

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Meg Poag. She stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative ...

Improving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess you...

The Planning and Communication Rhythm-2

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around ...

The Leader-Leader Approach with L. David Marquet

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome David Marquet. He is a former US submarine force commander who transformed the U...

You can't lead a great team if you can't lead yourself

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the...

Self-Leadership for Leaders with Cait Donovan & Owen Fitzpatrick

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on ...