Our last episode revealed how to use “The 4 Disciplines of Execution” to lead an office. But once you have scores to measure on a scoreboard … how do you hold the team accountable? There are three possible scenarios. This episode prepares you for all three. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe …
Building a high-performing office team: a 4DX case study
A case study from our clients: Mike coaches Mark on how to help an office seeking to achieve a goal that will take years. How do they measure success and progress? How does the team make sure they perform and execute? This sounds like a job for the 4 Disciplines of Execution! Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and …
The dichotomy of culture vs. innovation: Why not both?
From the mail bag: A listener asks an extremely important question for any organization that plans on a long-term future. Which is more important to an organization, culture or innovation? Mike and Mark find answers in a Toyota factory and a bunch of monkeys. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, …
How to take employees from checking the box to thinking like managers
A listener’s question: How do you help a good team go from checking the box to adapting in the moment? To start developing your employees, start with why. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or watch below.
Being interviewed by a nomad
I met Keith Smith when we was turning wrenches at a wonderful Ford dealership I had the pleasure of serving as coach. During the course of my work, Keith decided to become a nomad. I know a “digital nomad.” She is a trained actress who speaks multiple languages. She is an attractive European with an extensive knowledge of luxury and …
Price is right: Price’s Law will tell you where to spend your time
It’s the closest our podcast will ever get to math. There is a simple equation that you have seen play out again and again in teams. It closely mirrors research from the Gallup organization–and it tells you exactly what percentage of time you should be spending with each of your employees. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email …
You will never see yourself walk into a room
Hearing yourself in a recording is a jarring experience. And what the people around you experience in your communication may be jarringly different from what you intend. How can you experience what it’s like in their shoes? Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or …
A copy of a copy: AI is already creeping into your work
When Mike and Mark started talking about AI, there were a few news stories. Now every day there is another bombastic headline. AI is already affecting court cases, video series … and how you search for information, regardless of your occupation. You need to wrap your head around “AI as photocopier” ASAP. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? …
Mike learns about Dude Perfect: What’s the appeal?
If you have kids, you might have heard of the YouTubers Dude Perfect. The channel is geared toward a younger audience interested in trick shots and goofy contests, but even Mark’s wife cackles at their antics. What’s the appeal? Mike learns about the multimillion-dollar franchise and shares his observations. Next up: Mark’s family attending Dude Perfect’s summer tour. Stay tuned …
WWJD with AI?
Why would Mark ask an AI to write a Bible study for a podcast about the workplace? It has loads to say about what we choose to be dependent on … about what is happening to our attention spans … and about what we can do that brings value. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen …