Best Benj Miller Podcasts (2025)

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Hot Takes: How Leaders Stay Relevant as Their Teams Grow 17:23

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5d ago17:23

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What keeps leaders relevant as their teams grow? In this Hot Take, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker react to two very different insights: Scott Farquhar, Co-CEO of Atlassian, on the four core responsibilities of a CEO (from his conversation with Harry Stebbings on 20VC) Arthur Brooks on the shift from fluid intelligence to crystallized intelligence …

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Free Tools: Planning Season Shouldn’t Require Therapy (Just a Roadmap) 20:26

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Planning season shouldn’t feel like chaos. In this Free Tools episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker walk through the one-page roadmap that helps leadership teams align vision, strategy, culture, and execution. It's the tool System & Soul uses with every client to cut through the swirl and bring clarity to the table. Learn how to build your strat…

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Reflection: When Moving Too Slow Costs More Than Mistakes 28:21

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In this Reflection episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker explore a challenge every leader faces: how do you balance progress with perfection? They unpack why moving too slow often costs more than mistakes, how hesitation drains culture and alignment, and why leaders learn faster by staying in motion. You will disco…

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Soul Dive: Reframe Your Story Before It Frames Your Leadership 21:48

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Every leader carries stories. Some inspire, some wound, some quietly drive decisions without us noticing. The risk is simple: if you don’t reflect and reframe them, they frame you. In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker explore three timelines of transformation: past experiences, pivotal shifts, and present choices. They share their own…

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Hot Takes: Zuckerberg, AI, and the Ugly Truth About Delegation 37:58

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Mark Zuckerberg recently said he doesn’t believe in delegation. In this Hot Takes episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker challenge that idea and explore what delegation really means for leaders scaling a business. They unpack: Why delegating only to “doers” limits innovation and growth The difference between control…

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Free Tools: The 90-Day Tool Every Leadership Team Needs 29:09

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Too many priorities. Constant firefighting. Feeling like you made progress in 25 different directions but did not actually move the business forward. Sound familiar? In this episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker share a simple but powerful tool for setting quarterly objectives and actually hitting them. You will le…

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Reflection: Execution, Strategy… or Leadership? What Actually Moves the Needle 22:17

2M ago22:17

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In this Reflections episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker unpack a question that challenges leaders in every stage of growth: is it strategy, execution, or something else entirely that drives real progress? Pulling from candid conversations with CEOs and COOs, they explore why top performers do not always make grea…

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Soul Dive: Stop Letting a Dead Battery Lead Your Business 18:32

2M ago18:32

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What if the way you manage your time, energy, and resources is shaping your entire company culture? In this soul-first conversation, Benj and McKenzie sit down to explore the hidden mindset behind great leadership: abundance vs. scarcity. This isn’t just a theory. It’s a lens that could reframe how you hire, delegate, invest, and even walk into you…

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Hot Takes: Only 5% Make It - Who Really Grows with the Business? 27:00

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What if the two most important leadership lessons aren’t about strategy... but about how you show up in a room? In this Hot Takes episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack two game-changing insights from leaders who have actually built legendary companies. 🔥 Bill Campbell, the trusted coach behind Apple a…

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Free Tools: Your Scoreboard Might Be Killing Your Momentum 29:17

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Free Tools: Your Scoreboard Might Be Killing Your Momentum You’ve got numbers. Maybe even dashboards. But here’s the real question: Does your team actually know if they’re winning? In this Free Tools Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack why most scoreboards fail to motivate and what it really takes to build one that fuels performa…

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Reflection: When People-First Becomes a Leadership Trap 25:11

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You say you’re a people-first leader… but what happens when it gets hard? Budget cuts. Underperformance. Tough calls that impact real people. In this week’s Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker pull back the curtain on what it really means to lead with a people-first mindset, especially when the pressure’s on. Forget the clich…

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Soul Dive: Lead from Within - The 3 Big Questions That Guide the Soul 19:59

3M ago19:59

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The 3 Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Stay Grounded In this deeply personal Soul Dive episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller takes us back to a pivotal moment that reshaped his identity and leadership. What started as a desperate quest for business answers transformed into a life-changing conversation about what truly grounds us …

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Hot Seat: Faith, Vision and the Missing Leader W/ Clint Emerson 30:59

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Hot Seat: Faith, Vision and the Missing Leader W/ Clint Emerson In this Hot Seat Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker sit down with Clint Emerson, CEO of CableQuest, to unpack a key challenge many faith-driven leaders face: How do you turn a God-given vision into meaningful, everyday action? Clint has cultivated a purpose-driven company …

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Free Tools: End the Meeting Madness - A Weekly Sync That Actually Works 29:17

3M ago29:17

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End the Meeting Madness with the Weekly Sync. Let’s be real, most meetings are messy, slow, and totally avoidable. But what if your weekly meeting became the most energizing hour of your workweek? In the next episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker drop one of their most-used tools: the Weekly Sync. This isn’t…

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Reflection: Trust First - The Real Work Behind Radical Candor 31:03

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Benj Miller shares a powerful breakthrough from a real team session. What started as a light, energized morning turned into a raw, honest afternoon. The team finally said what needed to be said. Here’s what stood out: 🔹 Politeness Isn’t Health Surface harmony looks peaceful but hides real problems. Teams need safety to practice real candor. 🔹 Leade…

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Soul Dive: Love vs. Fear - Leading from Abundance, Not Scarcity 27:05

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Are you leading from love or reacting out of fear? In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal how your mindset creates a “frame” that shapes everything you see and do as a leader. When you lead from love, coming from abundance and openness, your frame expands, unlocking creativity, calm, and connection. But fear shrinks your f…

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Hot Seat W/ Sven Cowart: How Do You Break Communication Silos in a Complex Organization? 35:41

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How Do You Break Communication Silos in a Complex Organization? In this Hot Seat session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker coach Sven Cowart, co-founder and CTO of ElastiFlow, through challenges in building effective remote team culture. Sven’s core struggles revolve around how to create a “huddle culture” remotely, encourage agency in employ…

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Free Tools: Is Your Org Chart a Mirror or a Mask? 28:47

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[Free Tools] - The Org Chart Fix: Eliminate Bottlenecks, Confusion & Burnout. The org chart is one of the most underused yet powerful tools in business. In this Free Tools, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal 4 hidden dysfunctions caused by a weak org chart—and how to fix them. 💡 You’ll learn to: • Spot bottlenecks + accountability gaps •…

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Reflection: Are You the Bottleneck You’re Trying to Fix? 23:38

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Protect, Perfect, or Scale: The Hidden Question Driving Your Business Protect, Perfect, or Scale? Every founder and leadership team is operating from one of these 3 mindsets, but most never name it. In this Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack how this unspoken tension shapes decisions, strategy, and alignment. Learn to…

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Soul Dive: Are You Leading from Strength or Just Holding It Together? 26:35

5M ago26:35

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SSS EP02 - The Cost of Carrying It All: A Soul Dive for Leaders This Soul Dive Session is your wake-up call: 77% of exceptional leadership isn’t about what you do — it’s about who you are. Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker peel back the layers of leadership to explore two often-overlooked traits that define the most impactful leaders: being inwardly …

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Introduction - Why We’re Here:The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul” 11:19

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Why We’re Here: The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul” In our kickoff episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker share why they created Sessions with System & Soul—a space for founders, COOs, and leaders to work on their business and themselves, not just in it. They explore the tension between growth and burnout, and how blending syste…

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#009: Renegades Audiobook Chapters 2 and 2.5! 24:31

11M ago24:31

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We’re giving you something special becase we like breaking the rules! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the book to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! Limited number available! Get FREE access to th…

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#008: Renegades Audiobook Preview! 23:26

12M ago23:26

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008: Renegades Audiobook Preview! This week, we have something very special for you! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the audiobook to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! See below for details! Limi…

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#007: Leadership as an Identity with Dr. Crawford Loritts 32:26

1y ago32:26

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Dr. Crawford Loritts delves into the four essential traits of enduring leadership: brokenness, uncommon communion, servanthood, and radical immediate obedience. Loritts shares his personal journey of refining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the critical role of faith. Key Takeaways: - The distinction between brokenness and woundedness - The …

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#006: The Power of We with Reggie Brock 29:19

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Reggie Brock shares the value of collaboration, the impact of collective effort, and the significance of addressing individual struggles within a community setting. He also discusses the philosophy of 'one step at a time' and the approach of focusing on one thing at a time to drive personal and professional progress. Key Takeaways: - The power of c…

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#005: Leadership, Marriage, and Personal Development with Lantz Howard 25:53

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Lantz Howard explores the intersection of leadership, marriage, and personal development, emphasizing the impact of relational and emotional health on individual and organizational success. It delves into the role of coaching, the challenges of marriage, and the importance of faith and prayer in personal and professional growth. Take aways: The imp…

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#004: Becoming Remarkable with Dr. Randy Ross 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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Benj Miller chats with Dr. Randy Ross, an author and speaker who specializes in leadership, culture, and employee experience. They discuss three of Dr. Ross's books: 'Remarkable,' 'Relationomics,' and 'Fireproof Happiness.' Dr. Ross shares insights on creating a movement of good, building a relationally rich environment, and developing hope and hap…

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#003: Rewrite Your Subconscious Beliefs with Judy Kane 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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Benj interviews Judy Kane, a mindset change specialist. They discuss the process of changing subconscious beliefs and how it can impact various aspects of life. Judy explains that mindset change involves rewriting subconscious beliefs that are getting in the way of personal growth and success. She shares examples of common subconscious beliefs, suc…

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#002: The Confidence Ignitor with Steve Lover 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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In this episode, business coach and confidence expert, Steve Lover discusses his confidence development model and its application in leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of confidence in achieving success and explains the vital difference between confidence and self-esteem. Key Takeaways: - The confidence development model - The dif…

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#001: Love Works with Joel Manby 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

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Former CEO of SeaWorld and Herschend Enterprises, Joel Manby, joins Benj Miller to discuss how Love in the workplace increases engagement, job satisfaction, and profitability. Takeaways: - Why love is a key leadership principle - What metrics measure love in an organization - Loving your people through challenging times This episode is sponsored by…

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#022: Lead with Levity with Heather Walker, Ph.D. 40:37

2y ago40:37

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Creative Founder of Lead with Levity, Heather Walker, Ph.D., reflects on getting older and the importance of staying relevant while leading diverse teams. Dr. Walker also explores the challenges and benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And, she shares insights on managing large teams and the importance of maintaining perso…

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Bonus: The 6 Dimensions of Compensation 38:17

2y ago38:17

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Benj Miller, McKenzie Decker, and Jonathan King introduce the concept of the Six Dimensions of Compensation and discuss its development and application. Financial compensation is just one aspect of compensation and other dimensions, such as feeling valued, having meaningful work, and having work-life balance, are equally important. Learn the import…

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#021: Faith Driven Entrepreneur 37:00

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Benj invites Richard Cunningham and Autumn Hanline, representatives of Faith Driven Entreprenuer, to discuss: - FDE’s work creating financial netwroks of like-minded entreprenuers and investors - The real importance of a supportive peer group - Aligning investment dollars with faith values References: Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast FaithDrivenEn…

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#020: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 4) 46:25

2y ago46:25

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In the final installment of our Renedages series, Benj and McKenzie invite Renegade Leader Jason Moore, founder of DNA Partners, for an indepth chat about the journey to close the gap between founder and leader. They discuss: - Closing the gap between Renegade Founder and Renegade Leader - The hardest shifts for Renegade Leaders to embrace - Tried …

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#019: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 3) 33:12

2y ago33:12

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What better way to continue our series celebrating the release of our new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom, than to invite two of our very own System & Soul coaches to share the impact they’re seeing firsthand through the businesses they’re coaching. Today, you will meet Jonathan King and Bill Green as we talk about: - Firsthand transform…

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#018: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 2) 40:36

2y ago40:36

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This week, we’re continuing our series on our brand spanking new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom! In this episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker lay the groundwork for the internal, soul-level work that renegade leaders need to do within themselves and in the teams they build. They discuss: - Being inwardly sound and others-focused - G…

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#017: Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom (Part 1) 32:24

2y ago32:24

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We have something big to share with you! We just launched, Renegades, our brand new book for business founders and entrepreneurs who want to close the gap from being a Renegade Founder to a Renegade Leader. This is the first of a four-part series in which we dive deep into the book, the storeis and challenges that shaped it, and why this book is a …

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#016: Updating Our Human Operating System with David Emerald Womeldorff 43:51

2y ago43:51

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A dynamic world requires dynamic leaders. In this episode, Benj Miller chats with David Emerald Womeldorff about: 1. Updating Our Human Operating System 2. Making Decisions with a Seven-Generation Mindset 3. Finding More Time to Play Pickle Ball This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things …

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#015: Built to Beat Chaos with Gary Harpst 38:19

2y ago38:19

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“Growth is not our problem; desire is our problem.” Gary Harpst, author of Built to Beat Chaos, joins Benj Miller to discuss: 1. Why has civilization rapidly progressed technologically but not sociologically? 2. Creating order our of the raw material of chaos 3. Learning to embrace constraints This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day wi…

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#014: Re-Humanizing the Workplace with Joe Mull 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Author and speaker, Joe Mull, chats with Benj about re-humanizing the workplace by creating a people-centered environment that benefits employees and employers alike. The three big ideas they discuss in this episode are: - How people are tired - The myth that no one wants to work - Where does commitment come from? All this and more on System & Soul…

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#013: Know Yourself to Grow Yourself with Traci Morrow 41:27

2y ago41:27

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This week, Benj talks with coach, speaker, author, and P90x video game character Traci Morrow about the importance of leading yourself first. Traci has been personally mentored by John C. Maxwell and knows better than most that you cannot give what you do not have. They discuss: Leading Yourself First How to Build Healthy Relationships The Beautifu…

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#012: What Do You Want Your Customers to Become with Marty Neumeier 32:25

2+ y ago32:25

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Benj Miller chats with marketing legend, author and co-founder of Level C, Marty Neumeier. In this episode they discuss: - The definition of growth: When growth becomes the enemy - The role of business in a divided society - The meaning of brands when tribal beliefs become a substitute for truth This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day …

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#011: Leadership, Being Human, and Giving a Damn with Gary S. Held 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

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In this episode, Benj Miller chats with S2 Coach and business sage, Gary S. Held, about leadership, culture, and passion. Gary’s vast business experience has taught him that leadership is living, breathing, acting, and working such that people want to follow you; culture means embracing the humanity of your business; and passion meaning giving a da…

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#010: How AI Is Commoditizing Your Industry 32:10

2+ y ago32:10

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In this episode, Emily Morgan, founder and visionary of Delegate Solutions, and author of Let it Go discusses: -How AI is commoditizing your industry -How to deal with legacy employees -Creating a world-class client experience -Following a boyfriend to Alaska. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have co…

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#009: Work ON the Business Not IN the Business 40:18

2+ y ago40:18

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Sure… you can fix the issue now. OR, you can fix it forever. In today’s episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller and (drum roll…) Chris White are back to chat with speaker, author, and expert EOS implementor, Ted Bradshaw about working on your business as opposed to working in your business. Why shouldn’t you miss this episode? Because you’ll also l…

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#008: Using Data to Be More Self-Aware with Olivier Aries 35:41

2+ y ago35:41

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On this episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller talks with business and leadership transformation coach, Olivier Aries, about using data for self-awareness, how leaders should think about risk management, and how to bring ideas into reality. Olivier is an expert on mixing human behavior, business transformation, and design thinking to help organiza…

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#007: The Assault on Work with Dr. Tracy Brower 24:07

2+ y ago24:07

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One commonly shared idea in the work force is the idea that the less work one has to do, the better. Although true in some cases, Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secrets to Happiness At Work, challenges this notion––pointing out pervasive trends such as “quiet quitting” and increased disengagement at work. According to Brower the key is not to work…

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#006: The Power of the Pause with Kristi Turner 40:23

2+ y ago40:23

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Leaders and entrepreneurs are often found somewhere in the tension between operating at a high speed for the sake of productivity and slowing down enough to creatively foster healthy culture and problem-solve. In this episode, Kristi Turner, best-selling author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently, talks about the leadership and d…

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#005: Transformational Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher 38:44

2+ y ago38:44

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According to our past guest, Jeff Henderson, “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher, PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has…

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#004 Fans First with Jesse Cole 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

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Focusing on your passion and the things that give you the most energy may be the best thing you can do for your business. Few know this better than Jesse Cole, Author of Fans First, entrepreneur, and owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team. In this episode, Jesse and Benj talk about putting your fans (customers) first, and how a leader’s propen…