System & Soul
By Chris White & Benj Miller
System & SoulMay 16, 2023
#009: Work ON the Business Not IN the Business
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 learn about creating a personal operating system, and how to leverage AI. If this is not the most relevant conversation you need to hear right now, are you even an entrepreneur? [Disembodied cackle]. Here we go…
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
#008: Using Data to Be More Self-Aware with Olivier Aries
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 organizations build new services and businesses and to create positive cultures that embrace change and free everyone's creativity and innovation skills.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
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#007: The Assault on Work with Dr. Tracy Brower
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 less; the key is to find joy in your work. Work presents some of the greatest opportunities for growth, connection, and happiness. Join this conversation with Dr. Brower and Benj Miller as they discuss the “assault” on work, the greatest potentials for the future of work, and the vital importance of connection and community.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
#006: The Power of the Pause with Kristi Turner
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 decision-making power that comes from pausing, asking the right questions, and being courageous.
This episode is brought to you by Wildsparq.
The key to running a successful organization is having a bench of leaders you can rely on. But building leaders can be daunting and costly. There’s not enough time in the day to mentor every person on your team, and it takes a lot of effort to gather resources, and measure leadership growth in people. That’s why Wildsparq created a scalable leadership development system to grow your people in a consistent way. Each month your people will hope online, learn essential leadership skills tailored to your organization’s goals. Then, you team will meet together to discuss practical application. It’s a turnkey leadership development system that’s scalable, sustainable, and strategic. Your people are the key to your success. Invest in their growth with Wildsparq. Learn more at wildsparq.com.
References:
Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently
#005: Transformational Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher
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 more to do with who you are and less to do with what you do.
You will learn key ways to practice self-acceptance and elevate the champion within you. Learn more about Laura at GallaherEdge.com and get on the path to being the best leader you can be to yourself and your organization.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
#004 Fans First with Jesse Cole
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 propensity to see things as they could be is a game changer for any organization. That and SO much more wisdom on this episode of System & Soul!
This episode is brought to you by Wildsparq.
The key to running a successful organization is having a bench of leaders you can rely on. But building leaders can be daunting and costly. There’s not enough time in the day to mentor every person on your team, and it takes a lot of effort to gather resources, and measure leadership growth in people.
That’s why Wildsparq created a scalable leadership development system to grow your people in a consistent way. Each month your people will hope online, learn essential leadership skills tailored to your organization’s goals. Then, your team will meet together to discuss practical applications. It’s a turnkey leadership development system that’s scalable, sustainable, and strategic. Your people are the key to your success. Invest in their growth with Wildsparq. Learn more at wildsparq.com.
Links:
FindYourYellowTux.com
Fans First
#003: Intentionality with Robby Angle and Mark Butler (Part 2)
This week, we dig deeper into the concept of intentionality, a key component for success in both our personal and professional lives. Intentionality is the deliberate practice of controlling our behavior, thoughts, and actions to create a desired outcome.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Robby Angle, Mark Butler, and Benj Miller, to dig one layer deeper and examine what factors help leaders identify the areas in which they need to be intentional. Learn with us as we discuss manifesting our preferred future and achieving our goals through purpose and intentionality.
The key to running a successful organization is having a bench of leaders you can rely on. But building leaders can be daunting and costly. There’s not enough time in the day to mentor every person on your team, and it takes a lot of effort to gather resources, and measure leadership growth in people. That’s why Wildsparq created a scalable leadership development system to grow your people in a consistent way. Each month your people will hope online, learn essential leadership skills tailored to your organization’s goals. Then, you team will meet together to discuss practical application. It’s a turnkey leadership development system that’s scalable, sustainable, and strategic. Your people are the key to your success. Invest in their growth with Wildsparq. Learn more at wildsparq.com.
References:
TrueFace.org
Mark Butler
#002: Intentionality with Robby Angle and Mark Butler (Part 1)
Ambitious business owners understand how valuable every minute of every day is. But even if you're committed to working hard, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day. Being intentional means taking the time to evaluate your goals and objectives, as well as your processes and strategies, to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction.
That’s why, this week, Benj Miller begins a two-part series in which he and two of his most intentional-skilled friends, Robby Angle and Mark Butler, talk have a heart-to-heart conversation about the ways they’re being intentional this year as it relates to family, business, faith, and relationships.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
#001: Consistent Growth and Strategic Goals with Sean Castrina
This week Benj Miller talks with best-selling author and business leader, Sean Castrina, about ensuring consistent growth in business and life. Sean shares what he does to maintain his physical and cognitive energy, and what condensing your yearly goals down to quarterly goals can do for your business.
If you want to create breakthrough in your business by gaining clarity and control, don’t miss this episode.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
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#029: Great Marketing is Great Leadership with Tyler Dickerhoof
For many leaders, the turbulent leadership landscape of the past several years has highlighted the importance of honing the most foundational leadership skills. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller talks with entrepreneur and business coach, Tyler Dickerhoof, about focusing on people and relationships in the midst of trying seasons.
Tyler shares the importance of learning and sharing from your experiences, the best ways to connect with people, the difference between psychological safety and psychological resilience, plus how great marketing is great leadership.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
TylerDickerhoof.com
#028: Fostering Curiosity as a Business Coach with Steve Chandler
One skill of a great coach is the ability to ask helpful questions instead of providing answers. Few people embrace this skill as well as author and business coach, Steve Chandler. In this episode, Steve shares his journey of becoming a coach, the importance of being curious, and best practices for selling yourself as a coach.
He also touches on what coaches should do when they find themselves in a season that seems to offer little in return for their time and effort. This is a conversation every business coach needs to hear.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
Steve Chandler Books
SteveChandler.com
"The Plastic Chicken" Video: Two Minute Practice Building Tip
#027: Overcoming the Impostor with Kris Kelso
This week, we’re super excited to invite executive coach and author of Overcoming the Impostor, Kris Kelso, onto the podcast. Kris is an experienced entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on leading authentically and vulnerably.
In this episode he shares his thoughts on building community, the tension between selling something you truly believe in and falling into the ubiquitous sales tactics and funnels of today’s marketplace. Plus he shares what it looks like to redefine failure as a part of success and how imposter syndrome may be a sign that big things lie ahead of you.
This episode is sponsored by The 261.
Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.
But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.
That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.
If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!
References:
#026: Leadership Is a Responsibility with Dr. Marisol Capellan
Diversity is one of the biggest assets to an organization that values healthy growth and impact in the marketplace. In other words, a diversity deficit is a great way to keep your organization stuck right where it is. But how to achieve diversity is a question that many leaders wrestle with regardless of how willing they are to embrace it.
In this episode, author and leadership expert, Dr. Marisol Capellan, helps us navigate some of the most common questions, issues, and misconceptions about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This episode is brought to you by Titus Talent Strategies.
Titus Talent Strategies exists to equip companies to make the best attraction, engagement, hiring, and development decisions to meet their organization’s people and performance objectives. We’re here to help you get the right people, in the right seats and be the best team members they can be, guaranteed.
This is not your traditional recruiting model. Our approach has led to measurable results for our clients and lasting partnerships.
Learn more at titustalent.com.
References:
Connect with Dr. Capellan on:
LinkedIn
Instagram
LinkTree
#025: Never Have a Bad Day with Michael Allosso
Leaders are not immune to believing that life happens to them. It’s often called the victim mindset. This can affect everything from work, to relationships, to the way we communicate. But, as our good friend, award-winning speaker, self-awareness specialist, and communications expert, Michael Allosso reminds us, we have agency with our happiness.
Michael shares how theater and leadership have taught him to set objectives for every life situation and how doing so can put you in control of the way you show up as a leader and as an authentic human being. This is a conversation every leader needs to hear!
This episode is brought to you by Titus Talent Strategies.
Titus Talent Strategies exists to equip companies to make the best attraction, engagement, hiring, and development decisions to meet their organization’s people and performance objectives. We’re here to help you get the right people, in the right seats and be the best team members they can be, guaranteed.
This is not your traditional recruiting model. Our approach has led to measurable res