How Not to Win in Whitewater
Most founders try to paddle the wrong way out of Whitewater. Here are three very common but equally wrong ways to solve the Whitewater problem so you can avoid them and achieve Predictable Success.
From $5M to $50M with Nicco Leone – Ep. 277
In this scalable episode, Nicco Leone, Founder of Nemean Pride, shares how he helps some founders scale from $5 to $50M and some avoid the headache altogether. Suppose you're questioning whether or not to scale. In that case, if you are quietly frustrated at the constant expectation to grow like crazy (even if it comes from you) or wonder how big your organization should be and how to get it there, this is the episode for you!
You will discover:
- 3 great reasons to scale (and 1,000 bad reasons)
- the difference between a growth business and a lifestyle business that is growing
- The most crucial role of middle management that almost every leadership team overlooks
The Real Job of Every Leader with Isabelle Fortin – Ep. 276
In this human-centered episode, Isabelle Fortin, Owner of Against the Ordinary, dispels several lingering myths surrounding leadership. She shares why we need to be more human-centered as leaders, how to do it, and how to develop your leadership team to do it as well. If you know you need to raise the leadership bar in your organization to improve achieve higher performance and enjoy greater success, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- Why command-and-control structures are so common (and it's not because of how effective they are)
- Why and how to become a more human-centered leader
- Why the military command-and-control structure isn't actually command-and-control
From Unseen to Sought-After with Shirin Danesh – Ep. 275
In this transformational episode, Shirin Danesh shares how she helps managers and leaders who are frustrated by their 9-to-5 to achieve more in work and in life. If you're frustrated by your job and wonder if starting a business could be right for you, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How to know if you have what it takes to start your own successful business
- The difference between a professional, a manager, and a leader
- How to grow your professional network before you need it
The Hidden Task List of a Leader in the Age of AI with Scott Allen – Ep. 274
In this prescient episode, Scott Allen, Principal of S & J Allen, LLC, shares how he has helped thousands of leaders from surgeons to service man and women to students focus on the most important things so they can help their team succeed. If you feel like you're struggling to keep up, overwhelmed by technology or even just curious about the future of leadership, you won't want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- The hidden task list for leaders who succeed
- The number one leadership challenge the naval war college is working to overcome and what that means for you
- The first step to becoming the best leader you can be
Launching a Company in the Age of AI with Jason Sherman – Ep. 273
In this intelligent episode, Jason Sherman, Entrepreneur & Consultant of jasonsherman.org, shares how he helps new tech founders fast-track their success through AI. If you're an entrepreneur unsatisfied with just another great idea and ready to launch a great company, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How technology has dramatically changed the startup space over the last 2 decades
- How to prove (or disprove) your great idea without having to build a thing
- When to start selling your tech product (and it's probably not what you think!)
Becoming a Business Celebrity with Mitch Carson – Ep. 272
In this high-profile episode, Mitch Carson, Owner of Impact Products Marketing, shares what to do if you're struggling to bring in enough new business to scale your sales.
You will discover:
- Who would benefit the most from Becoming a business celebrity
- How to secure TV and Radio interviews by avoiding the biggest rookie mistake entrepreneurs make
- How to transform publicity into profitable growth
The Startup Entrepreneur’s Friend: LinkedIn with Colin Hirdman – Ep. 271
In this futurist episode, Colin Hirdman, Co-Founder of Monkey Island Ventures, shares how he helps founders and entrepreneurs scale their biz dev through authentic, meaningful interactions on the best social platform for business: LinkedIn. You won't want to miss this episode if you'd like to generate a more reliable flow of high-quality B2B leads.
You will discover:
- How non-technical founders are building tech companies faster than ever
- The most time-efficient and effective system for LinkedIn
- How to seamlessly connect LinkedIn events to your sales funnel
How YOU Must Evolve to Lead Executives with Jason Ambeau – Ep. 270
In this revealing episode, Jason Ambeau, Business Architect of Exit Momentum, shares how he has helped hundreds of leadership teams break from co-dependency and false consensus so they can create the change they need for the success they want.
You will discover:
- Where to find the source of 90% of your problems
- Why can't you hire your way to better leadership
- How to lead a high-powered executive
The Biggest Problem in Whitewater
I help founders get out of Whitewater all day, every day. And I've discovered that the biggest challenge to getting out of Whitewater is…
5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader Overnight with Peter Awad – Ep. 269
In this powerful episode, Peter Awad, Founder of White Stone Coaching, shares 5 secrets that will help you become a better leader overnight. If you know deep down that your leadership skill is a limiting factor in your growth but also feel overwhelmed at how to improve, you'll find a simple but powerful path toward the breakthrough you want and need.
You will discover:
- How to find the balance between supporting and challenging your team
- The power of peace to transform any circumstance
- How to ensure you are always growing at the right pace
Together, We Make One Great Executive
Most executive teams fall prey to a surprisingly subtle trap. If you have set a brilliant strategic plan only to see it fall short on execution, you're probably already in the trap and don't even know it. However, to show you what it is and how to avoid it, I have to tell a quick story first.