The Better Leadership Team Show

The Better Leadership Team Show helps growth-minded, mid-market CEO's to grow their business without losing their minds. It’s hosted by Leadership Team Coach, Mike Goldman. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the obstacles in the way to building a great business, this show will help you improve top and bottom-line growth, fulfillment and the value your company adds to the world. If you want to save years of frustration, time and dollars trying to figure it out on your own, check out this show!!

The Better Leadership Team Show is a business podcast hosted by Mike Goldman, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Goldman hosts The Better Leadership Team Show, a business show with 186 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce with Dan Pontefract

  Aug 18, 202650 minS1

  n this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dan Pontefract, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of The Future of Work is Gray, to explore one of the most overlooked challenges facing organizations today: the untapped value of age in the workforce. We discuss why demographic shifts, longer careers, and age bias are creating what Dan calls “age debt” and why many organizations are unknowingly losing critical knowledge, wisdom, and expertise. Dan introduces his Rivers, Rocks, and Rubies framework, explains the concept of crystallized intelligence, and shares practical strategies leaders can use to capture institutional knowledge before it walks out the door. We also dive into how AI should complement human intelligence rather than replace it, why age-diverse teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones, and what forward-thinking organizations like BMW are doing to preserve experience while developing future leaders. If you’re a CEO, business owner, or leadership team member looking to build a stronger organization for the future, this conversation will challenge the way you think about talent, succession planning, and workforce strategy. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

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  Episode #185

  Your #1 Team Isn't the One You Manage

  Aug 11, 202621 minS1

  What if the most important team you belong to isn't the one you lead? In this Mike on the Mic episode, I share one of the most important leadership lessons I've learned in nearly four decades of coaching executive teams. Using Alan Mulally's remarkable turnaround of Ford as the backdrop, I explain why organizations struggle when leaders prioritize their own departments over the leadership team. I'll walk through how silos develop, why "disagree and commit" is essential for executive alignment, and the five practical moves that help leadership teams become true strategic partners instead of simply reporting updates around the table. If you want your organization to break through growth barriers, it starts with strengthening the team at the top. Key Takeaways Why your first team should be the leadership team—not the department you manage. The leadership lesson behind Ford's dramatic turnaround under Alan Mulally. How silos quietly limit organizational growth. What "disagree and commit" really means. Five practical ways to build a stronger leadership team. A simple question that reveals whether your executives are truly operating as one team. Website: https://www.mike-goldman.com Breakthrough Leadership Team Assessment: https://www.mike-goldman.com/bltassessment Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

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  Episode #184

  The Secret to Maximizing Influence and Behavior Change with Owen Fitzpatrick

  Aug 4, 202655 minS1

  What if the biggest obstacle to better leadership isn't external—but the stories we tell ourselves? In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with social psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author Owen Fitzpatrick to discuss his new book, Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds Through Turbulent Times . We explore how beliefs shape behavior, why people become attached to limiting ideas, and how great leaders influence lasting change by understanding what truly motivates others. We also discuss intellectual humility, communication, sacred values, asking better questions, and why relationships are becoming even more important in the age of AI. If you want to become a more influential leader and build stronger teams, this conversation offers practical insights you can start applying immediately. Connect with Owen Fitzpatrick https://owenfitzpatrick.com Podcast: The Inner Propaganda Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenfitzp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenf23/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofi23 Check out Owen’s new book! https://innerpropaganda.com Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

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  Episode #183

  Preventing HR Crisis With Behavioral Analytics with Karine Shahar

  Jul 28, 202645 minS1

  n this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Karine Shahar, Founder of Strategic Global Talent, to explore how behavioral analytics can help leaders build stronger teams, improve hiring decisions, and prevent costly HR crises before they happen. With more than 20 years of global HR experience across 36 countries, Karine shares why integrity is the foundation of great leadership, how strategic HR differs from tactical HR, and why many organizations wait too long to invest in people leadership. We also dive into the power of Predictive Index, how behavioral analytics can improve communication, hiring, onboarding, leadership development, and team performance, and why understanding how people naturally work can dramatically improve culture and engagement. Whether you’re leading a growing company, developing your leadership team, or looking to create a stronger workplace culture, this conversation offers practical insights that can help you build a healthier, higher-performing organization. Website: https://strategicglobaltalent.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karineshahar Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

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  Episode #182

  Personal Branding for Senior Leaders with Alyssa Gelbard

  Jul 21, 202644 minS1

  In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Alyssa Gelbard, Founder and CEO of Point Road Group, to explore why personal branding is far more than a marketing exercise. We discuss how leaders shape company culture, build trust, attract talent, strengthen customer relationships, and drive revenue through the way they communicate and show up every day. Alyssa shares practical insights on executive presence, LinkedIn credibility, leadership communication, personal brand awareness, and the common mistakes that unintentionally undermine trust. We also discuss why leadership teams must align around a consistent company story and how personal branding impacts both internal team dynamics and external business relationships. If you want to strengthen your leadership team, improve organizational alignment, and create greater influence as a leader, this conversation provides actionable strategies you can begin applying immediately. Employee Branding Snapshot Assessment https://assessment.pointroadgroup.com/assessment/17340 Website: https://www.pointroadgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssagelbard/ Point Road Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/point-road-group/ Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram @mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

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