We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Leaders often have bad habits, including rushing to respond, diagnosing before they understand, and giving advice before asking questions. Today, I’m teaching you the first of four high-impact leadership phrases to help you break this habit and start having deeper conversations. We’ll cover why saying “Tell me more” is one of the most powerful things you can do, when to use this statement, and how to practice getting comfortable with it. As you implement this technique, you will drive trust, collaboration, and a stronger culture.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever ended a workday feeling completely drained, not because of the tasks, the meetings, or the workload, but because you spent the whole day absorbing other people's problems? Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the unnecessary emotional weight many leaders carry. Leaders often feel pressured to serve as emotional counselors for their team, but they will be more effective when they teach their team how to carry it themselves, with resilience and strength. Tune in to learn five ways to protect your emotional bandwidth without making your team feel abandoned.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever left a meeting excited about where your team was going, but over time, you became increasingly confused about how to get there? Endless motivation without clarity causes frustration and disengagement. Leaders must balance inspiration with clear direction. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss why you may need to stop cheering and start leading! Get my new book here! -> www.firmfeedbackbook.com…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Many people believe being a "good leader" means being constantly available. Over-availability is not a virtue; it's a trap. And the more accessible you make yourself, the less effective you become. Today, we're discussing the hidden cost of being constantly available and what you can do instead.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Your meeting may be high energy, but what happens after? Most meetings result in no ownership, no follow-through, and no deliverables. Meetings don’t move the needle. Leaders move the leader. In this episode, we’re diving into what great leaders do when the meeting ends to turn a good discussion into significant momentum.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. You don’t have to be a perfect leader. But when it comes to interacting with your team, you do have to be intentional. Whether you’re walking into a meeting, kicking off a project, or starting your day—those first five minutes will either build momentum or create confusion. They’re your moment to set the tone, establish trust, and show your team what matters most. In today’s episode, we’ll explain how to lead well—right from the start.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Most businesses don't fail because the founders are lazy — they fail because the math doesn't work . In this episode, CPA and business strategist Stan Kleja breaks down the hidden traps that take down even the most passionate entrepreneurs. Whether you're just launching or knee-deep in the grind, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom to help you stress less and scale smarter.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever had an employee who consistently delivered excellent results, but the moment you give them feedback, they get defensive, justify their actions, or even shut down? Here's the truth—if you don't address this kind of behavior, it can poison your team culture. Today, I'm giving you the playbook for coaching a defensive peak performer—what causes this behavior, why you can't ignore it, and most importantly, how to turn these tough conversations into opportunities for growth.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What would it look like for you to perform at your best? For Navy SEALs, success isn’t only a result of relentless training in shooting, skydiving, or combat—though they are experts at those things. The real secret is that they use their innate human capabilities to turn the stress of uncertain and complex situations to their advantage. In today’s episode, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL commander and author Rich Diviney to talk about how we can become masters of uncertainty and the strategies we can use to unlock our optimum performance.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. The landscape of leadership is evolving faster than ever. AI, automation, and data-driven decisions are reshaping how businesses operate, while leaders must balance the expectations of a multigenerational workforce. With flexibility becoming a competitive advantage, emotional intelligence is the key differentiator between good and great leaders. Leaders must embrace challenges while maintaining firm yet empathetic leadership in an increasingly fractured and fragile world. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the Future of Leadership and how you can prepare to win in a fast-changing leadership landscape.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. We've all heard the saying, 'When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.' But what happens when the teacher isn't the right one? What if the mentor you were excited to learn from turns out to be disengaged, misaligned, or not that helpful? If you are stuck in a mentorship that isn't serving you, you don't have to stay there. Today, we will talk about recognizing when mentorship isn't working, why it's so hard to navigate, and, most importantly—how to step away confidently and professionally.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Every great leader wants to be there for their team. But here’s the hard truth: it backfires if you make yourself too available. Your time gets stretched too thin, decision-making slows down, and—ironically—the people you’re trying to help may start depending on you too much. Today, we’re tackling one of the most common leadership struggles: being accessible without being overwhelmed. We’ll cover why being ‘always available’ hurts you and your team, practical ways to set boundaries, and how to create a culture where people get what they need—without needing you all the time.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever felt like your business was hitting a ceiling? How am I going to get to the other side of this? Many business leaders and entrepreneurs want to increase predictability, get additional clarity in their business, and decrease chaos. Today, we are joined by Pallavi Golla, an expert with a proven track record of helping businesses increase efficiencies through proven systems that allow for sustainable and profitable growth. We'll talk about her experience as an entrepreneur, how an Entrepreneurial Operating System can help your company stay focused, and what you should consider if you want to grow and scale your business.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Sometimes the secret to knowing how to level up your leadership is just being willing to take action. You have probably dealt with an awkward silence after a tough call or that gut feeling that something needed to change. I work with leaders facing these situations every day. Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes of three of my recent coaching conversations and showing you how to take meaningful action as a leader.…

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Charisma is often celebrated as a hallmark of great leadership, but it is also a double-edged sword, causing people to overlook a leader’s mistakes or flaws. Left unchecked, charisma can stop being productive and instead compromise a leader’s ability to make a significant impact. Today, we’ll explore the hidden dangers of charisma, how it can backfire, and what leaders can do to avoid falling into its trap.…