The Entreleadership Podcast

The path to success is seldom entirely smooth, but venture capitalist Carter Cast says that shouldn’t derail your career—if, that is, you learn how to recognize your blind spots. Tune in as Carter, who is also an award-winning clinical professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, details the personality traits of the five archetypes found in every workplace. With a little self-awareness, you can easily identify which archetype you are so that you can maximize your strengthsandimprove upon your weaknesses to keep your career on track. EntreLeadership Vice President Sarah Sloyan also joins us for a candid conversation about ways she works to overcome her own personal limitations and offers tactical advice for helping team members do the same. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership Growth Assessment from EntreLeadership 14-Day Free Trial from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously learning, according to best-selling author Whitney Johnson. New challenges are not only important to keep us engaged and motivated, but they also lead to increased productivity and better morale. Tune in to find out how to determine where you are on your personal learning curve, as well as ways to help your team members along theirs. Also joining us is Armando Lopez, executive director of HR at Ramsey Solutions, to talk about ways we are changing our interview process to ensure each candidate’s experience is a positive one. entreleadership.com/podcast The EntreLeader’s Guide to Hiring from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s business into a billion-dollar enterprise. Join us as he shares stories straight from the entrepreneurial front lines, along with insight into his father’s founding strategy and why it worked. We’ll also hear from Dave and his daughter Rachel Cruze about how—and why—they keep family and business separate at the office. Spoiler alert: Clearly defined roles are the best place to start. entreleadership.com/podcast The 6 Major Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Family Business from EntreLeadership Custom Growth Plan from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Former Southwest senior vice president of culture and communication Ginger Hardage knows firsthand that a healthy culture is a total game-changer. Not only does it lead to a more productive and creative workplace, but it also results in a happier, more unified team with significantly less turnover. In her latest venture, Unstoppable Cultures, Ginger draws upon her 25 years of experience at Southwest to help other companies build and sustain cultural greatness of their own. Tune in to hear her easy—and budget-friendly—ways to do the same in your own organization. Ramsey Solutions senior vice president Daniel Tardy also weighs in with five things that every thriving culture must have. We’ll wrap up the episode with Southwest CEO Gary Kelly’s thoughts on why he credits the airline’s now-famous cultural success to Ginger. entreleadership.com/podcast How to Grow a Remarkable Culture from EntreLeadership Harness Your Inner Genius from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-107

Researcher and New York Times best-selling author Shawn Achor returns to share some stunning new research on success, happiness and how to reach your full potential. Here’s a hint: You can’t do it alone. Instead, it is determined by how we complement, contribute to, and benefit from the abilities and achievements of people around us. Shawn has worked with over a third of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as the NFL, the NBA, the Pentagon and the White House. His talks have taken him to more than 50 countries, where he has spoken to CEOs in China, doctors in Dubai, schoolchildren in South Africa, and farmers in Zimbabwe. Join us to learnhow to unlock hidden sources of potential in yourself and others. entreleadership.com/podcast The Ultimate EntreLeadership Reading Guide from EntreLeadership Collect and Consult: How to Use a Lead Magnet to Drive a Consultation from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership

If you’ve ever felt bored or less than inspired at work, Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, has good news: Your problem is biological, not motivational. Sure, that may sound a bit alarming at first, but the scientific explanation is rather simple—as is the solution. Tune in as Dan shares three easy ways to reactivate a crucial part of our brain called the seeking system so we can feel more motivated, more purposeful, and more alive at work. entreleadership.com/podcast The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation from EntreLeadership 27 Email Templates from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

In 2007, when Cheryl Bachelder took over as CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the company was a mess. Profits were down, stock prices were at an all-time low, and morale had hit rock bottom. She knew her only hope of turning things around was to create a culture of servant leadership. And she was right. By investing in her most valuable resource—her team members and franchisees—Cheryl helped Popeyes reach $3.1 billion in revenue by fiscal year-end 2015. Tune in as Cheryl details the six principles of servant leadership that she credits for that success. They may very well contribute to yours too. entreleadership.com/podcast How to Create Core Values from EntreLeadership 50 Ways to WOW Your Customers from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Psychologist and New York Timesbest-selling author Adam Grant has spent his career studying ways to find more motivation and meaning in life, and he says a great place to start is by looking for purpose at work. Now depending on how you feel about your job, that may be easier said than done, but Adam insists that any one of us can create the job we want. Join us as he details ways to find more fulfillment and satisfaction at work, as well as how to navigate the ever-elusive idea of work/life balance. entreleadership.com/podcast 43 Ways to Recognize Your Team from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft EntreLeadership Summit 2019 Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a powerful lesson from Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly on leading his team through the airline’s recent tragedy in April. He offers tremendous insight on the importance of communication and teamwork—and it’s a testimony you’ll likely never forget. Next, a few members of Ramsey Solutions operating board of directors answer questions from our attendees, with topics ranging from core values to the origin of Summit itself. We’ll also hear from Will Moyers, CEO of Vallus Energy Consulting, who came to Summit to celebrate the EntreLeadership-driven transformation of his now debt-free business. And last but not least, Sarah Sloyan, EntreLeadership Vice President, joins us to recap some of her favorite moments from an incredible three days in San Antonio. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2019 Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership

We’re coming to you again from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin and Donald Miller. The powerhouse trio tackles questions from our attendees and addresses tough issues such as managing rapid growth, developing leaders instead of managers, and defining success within your own organization. Their answers are insightful, candid, and straightforward—and a game-changer for sure. Oak Run Associates’ Priya Ghumman, who also owns Development and Construction Corporation of America, will also be joining us. An EntreLeadership raving fan if we’ve ever met one, Priya has attended three Summits (and is already registered for next year!) and says the lessons she’s learned there have helped her transform her 40-year-old family business. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2019 Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a lesson from Dave Ramsey on something that affects every single one of us: market disruption. Regardless of the business you’re in, change is the only constant in today’s marketplace. And if you want to survive, complacency is not an option. Tune in as Dave details the three things to avoid if you want to stay a step ahead of your competition. We’ll also hear incredible testimonies from two of this year’s 2,300 Summit attendees. The first comes from Christian Staples, owner of Arctic Spas, who has grown his business over 300% since discovering EntreLeadership five years ago. Next, PDG + Creative owner Andrew Oleson will explain how attending multiple EntreLeadership events has helped him transform his company’s culture and more than double his business. Get ready to be inspired! entreleadership.com/podcast Success Formula Challenge from EntreLeadership Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or

According to WhiteSpace at Work CEO Juliet Funt, oftentimes the key to accomplishing more is to momentarily do less. A strategic pause, what she calls “whitespace,” taken between activities to recalibrate and recuperate can help you reclaim lost productivity, creativity, time—and money. Juliet estimates that mindless busyness (such as pointless meetings, endless emails, redundant reports) costs businesses at least $1 million annually for every 50 employees. Her invaluable advice has helped teams at corporate giants like Nike, P&G, and Pepsi find greater balance and improve overall performance—and it can do the same for you. Join us to learn how to incorporate whitespace into your every day to reboot your exhausted brain and body. entreleadership.com/podcast Summit Swag Bag from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future

Daymond John knows from experience that there is no such thing as a shortcut to the top. The entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, who first found success after turning $40 into the six-million-dollar FUBU brand, says the secret to his success is simple: good old-fashioned hard work. But don’t for a minute think that any of it has come easy. Tune in as Daymond shares his advice for outperforming and outhustling everyone else—even when unexpected obstacles like cancer get in the way. entreleadership.com/podcast All Rise Free Chapter from Rise and Grind from EntreLeadership Work Life Balance from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Whether you’re an electrician or an analyst, a brain surgeon or a salesperson, New York Timesbest-selling author Daniel Pink has discovered a universal truth: When we do our work is just as important as howwe do it. Turns out even the brightest minds aren’t at their best at certain times of the day. Luckily, it’s possible to decipher your own patterns of performance—i.e., when you’re at your peak and when, well, you’re not—and then use that information to your advantage. Tune in to find out how to get your timing right in order to boost performance, make fewer mistakes, and heighten creativity. entreleadership.com/podcast Time Audit from EntreLeadership 14-Day Free Automation Software Trail from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

If you’re constantly trying to find more hours in the day, New York Timesbest-selling author and leadership consultant Brian Moran might have just the solution: Plan to get more done in 12 weeks than most people get done in an entire year. Sound too good to be true? Not at all, insists Brian, who has helped thousands of clients shift from traditional annualized thinking to what he calls a 12-week year. And the results speak for themselves: increased efficiency, more focus, improved execution, higher productivity, and ultimately, less stress. Tune in to learn more about this game-changing approach and how to implement it in your own business. entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker: Create Unstoppable Momentum from EntreLeadership 2018 Small Business Trends Report from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

In a world where we’re all constantly trying to craft experiences—like that of our customers, patients, users, you name it—New York Timesbest-selling author Dan Heath has figured out how to get it right. And it generally doesn’t involve grand gestures or over-the-top gimmicks. The goal, he says, is to concentrate on creating a singular peak moment, otherwise known as the most positive part of any experience. The good news? Doing so is 100% under your control, whether you’re dealing with customers, team members, or even your very own children. The science behind Dan’s four essential elements of experience is as fascinating as the results they elicit. Join us to find out more. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership 1-Day Special Offer from EntreLeadership Growing Customer Lifetime Value Worksheet from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Dr. Nate Regier believes wholeheartedly in the power and importance of healthy conflict communication—so much so that he built an entire business around it. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Next Element, which works with organizations around the world to help them see conflict as an opportunity to connect with their team members rather than a negative source of unwanted drama. Dr. Regier’s secret weapon is something he calls “compassionate accountability.” And he credits it for increasing trust, productivity and engagement one conversation at a time. Join us to find out why compassionate accountability is such a game changer and how you can bring it to your own organization. entreleadership.com/podcast How to Be an Influential Leader Course from EntreLeadership Small Business Office Automation Guide from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

After the near overnight success of their first food truck, followed by a winning appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, Cousins Maine Lobster cofounders Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac found themselves in an enviable position. Financially, they had the capability to quickly scale their business—but getting past the fear was easier said than done. Join us to find out how the cousins strategically grew from one food truck to a nationwide franchise, hear the invaluable advice from their Shark Tank mentor Barbara Corcoran, and why they are determined to stay true to their roots during this time of exponential growth. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership 1-Day Special Offer from EntreLeadership 14-Day Free Automation Software Trail from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

While the thought of having difficult conversations may fill most of us with dread, business social scientist Joseph Grenny says avoiding conflict is a big mistake. In fact, he says such conversations are absolutely crucial to an organization’s health and overall success. Sure, the stakes are high—and the tension may feel even higher—but ignoring incompetence or bad behavior only creates alienation and a culture of mistrust. Luckily, Joseph shares practical ways to defuse the situation and achieve a successful resolution. Also joining us is John Felkins, Director of All Access at Ramsey Solutions, with a few dos and don’ts for handling tough conversations. entreleadership.com/podcast Difficult Conversations Checklist from EntreLeadership How to Achieve Work/Life Balance from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Regardless of the size of your organization or the type of work you do, William Vanderbloemen, CEO and founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, says intentionally investing in your culture always pays off. Not only does a healthy workplace increase revenue and employee retention, but it also helps create a place that people are happy to come to every day. And the returns on that, as we all know, are endless. Tune in to find out William’s best advice for assessing the health of your own culture, and if necessary, how to whip it into tip top shape. entreleadership.com/podcast Culture Tool from William Vanderbloemen Culture Tree from EntreLeadership Harness Your Inner Genius from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!