Transparency and culture may be keys that unlock greater profits, better talent, and faster decision-making. But don't take our word for it. Listen to Reid Rasmussen; he's seen these key ingredients in action. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on this episode to give details on how he’s seen transparency and cultu Continue →
5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are five that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored five elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a Continue →
29: 5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For w/ Michael Brannock
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are 5 that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored 5 elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a decade Continue →
How Leaders Can Take Their Influence to the Next Level
Everybody has influence. Everybody. That means you. You may not realize it yet. Or maybe you just don’t know how far your reach actually extends. The idea that there's only certain people with influence — Instagram influencers, or celebrity influencers — is incorrect. We all are influencers. So, how can you take your influence to the next level? How can you really use it Continue →
28: How Leaders Can Take Their Influence to the Next Level w/ Julia Deaver
The idea that there's only certain people with influence — Instagram influencers, or celebrity influencers — is incorrect. We all are influencers. So, how can you take your influence to the next level? How can you really use it to grow and develop others? That’s something Julia Deaver is all about. The latest guest on the Lead to Grow podcast, Julia came on the show to talk about how you can take Continue →
How To Create a Truly Differentiated Sales Experience for Your Buyers
We all think we’re good at asking great questions. But are we really? Asking great questions during the sales process matters. Why? Well, to create a differentiated sales experience, we need to be able to provide value. But not what we think is valuable — what our buyers think is valuable. And to figure out what is their idea of value, we’ve got to ask questions. Good questions. Continue →
27: How To Create a Truly Differentiated Sales Experience for Your Buyers w/ Chad Sanderson
In this episode of the Lead to Grow podcast Chad Sanderson, Managing Partner at ValueSelling Associates tells us how to ask great questions that help create a truly differentiated sales experience for buyers. Continue →
Storytelling: A Business Skill, Artform, And Leadership Quality
Storytelling. It’s a business skill, an art form, and a leadership quality. If you are struggling to shift the energy, change the focus, or impact your employees or your customers, maybe you should take a good look at your storytelling skills: They may be the hidden key to unlock your organization's success. This week’s guest has won multiple Emmy awards for his unique storytelling, or, as Continue →
26: Storytelling: A Business Skill, Artform, And Leadership Quality w/ Michael Cardwell
Storytelling. It’s a business skill, an artform, and a leadership quality. If you are struggling to shift the energy, change the focus, or impact your employees or your customers, maybe you should take a good look at your storytelling skills: They may be the hidden key to unlock your organization's success. This week’s guest has won multiple Emmy awards for his unique storytelling, or, as he would Continue →
Great Leaders Value Mentorship, Continuous Learning, and Leading by Example
Leaders are the “lids” to a business’s growth. The business can only grow to the size of its leaders. That’s why it’s so essential to grow as a leader. Grow yourself, grow your people, and then you can grow your business. I had the great opportunity to interview, Tina Giorgio, President and CEO of ICBA Bancard, a group service provider of payment solutions for community banks. Tina is Continue →