Our friend and mentor, Chris Hunsicker, travels the globe helping clients transform organizational culture and leadership. And he just published a book that captures many of the principles and tools he shares: “Unstoppable Culture: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Relentless, Results-Driven, High-Performing Team” Chris shares how he wrote it–and how you can use the process (structure, tiny habits and …
It’s not a problem to solve, it’s a tension to manage
Have you ever found yourself torn between two options? Whether it’s goals, priorities, paths, values or something else, maybe you need to stop choosing and start living in the tension! Mike and Mark share success stories from individual clients all the way up to global corporations who manage tension. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or …
Persuading with “Feel, Think, Do”
If Mike’s wrong about Feel-Think-Do, then people shouldn’t be smoking anymore. And an entire segment of our economy should disappear. The concept will help you persuade others–and yourself. Resource mentioned: Positive Coaching Discussion Questions (free download) Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
Discomfort is necessary!
There is a part of your brain that can grow every day. But only if you get out of your comfort zone. Mike explains the connection to getting better at literally anything that makes you uncomfortable. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
A PR expert’s advice on public relations, Gen Z and AI
It doesn’t take a genius–but we have one anyway! And he’s here to help you understand your organization’s messaging, the next generation of workers and artificial intelligence. Introducing Mike and Mark’s friend and colleague, Baylor University lecturer Matthew Brammer. After marketing communication and PR roles (including a long stint with the National Hot Rod Association), Matthew began helping clients …
Just in time for the new year: Want to change something? Do this math
Mike and Mark are both surprised they haven’t made an episode about this fundamental method to ensure you or your team make a change: the Change Formula. Hat tip to one of our mentors, Greg Tanski, for introducing us to this short, memorable and life-changing tool. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes … or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.
“Heroic in how we do business”
I’m still reading Alexis de Tocqueville. And I’m still blown away by how accurately his “Democracy in America” calls out what makes America great–and what someday might be our Achilles heel. Today’s post is just to remind Americans that we have some distinct qualities, things that rightly make us proud. Such as: cutting costs. Stay with me! There is no …
Good news: Loyalty is dead
In about a month, this website may disappear. I received an email that it is time to renew my domain. The link in the email doesn’t work. And the phone number leads me to believe I’ll need about an hour on the phone. They haven’t lost me as a customer yet. But they will. Assuming I figure out how to …
Podcast 91: How do you handle toxic high producers?
From our case files: dealing with THPD (Toxic High Producer Dilemma). How do you measure someone’s negative effects on your culture against their positive effect on your bottom line? What options do you have? What will you have to commit to to handle it? All this and more on today’s episode. We would love your questions and comments for future …
Can you change?
Do you believe you can change? Exercising. Flossing. Coaching. Making art. Dusting. Reading. Meditating. Can you improve habits such as these? Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self control. How about these and other virtues? Can you grow in them? Resolute. Affirming. Adaptive. Pioneering. Influencing. Steady. Conscientious. What about your very personality? Can you change it? Should you? …
