Join Lodestone True North's head coach Mark Whitmore as he unearths some wisdom, truths, and hacks, to help you sharpen the saw as you operate your business. And have fun while we help you take your business from Broken to Smokin'!
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More from "Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits" by Greg Crabtree
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in this episode Mark discusses "Simple numbers, straight talk and big profits" by Greg Crabtree
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pulling from "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz
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I pull from the book "Measure What Matters by John Doerr. We talk about the idea of OKR's- Objectives and Key Results.
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taking a page from "Necessary endings" by Dr. Henry Cloud
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065 One culture to rule them all...
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More from Tom Peters and "The excellence dividend" in which he makes the point that culture IS the strategy.
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064 Level-up who you hang with- tips from Tom Peters "the excellence dividend"
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looking at why you should be intentional about your closest relationships. Pulling nuggets from Tom Peters "the excellence dividend"
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063- Recruiting and interviewing with Jody Vest
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I talk with Jody Vest of TTX on the ins and outs of interviewing, recruiting, and hiring for culture fit. Jody is very accomplished and humble. He has a great track record when it comes to hiring for culture. We discuss at length how he talks to candidates, and how he moves them through the hiring process successfully.…
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episode 062 with Preston True, business coach.
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A great recruiting strategy with Brandon Kenney 061
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Episode 061- we cover a very productive and practical recruiting strategy with CEO Brandon Kenney of TTX.
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episode 060 Interviewing for the ideal team player
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Mark discusses future hire interviewing ideas and questions, specifically from The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
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059 on interviewing, with Ted Hahn
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we discuss tips and tricks around performing interviews
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058 Shawn Ely- everything ESOP
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We discuss the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with Shawn Ely of Lazear.
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In this episode we talk with Chrissy Myers, CEO of AUI about her new book "Reluctantly Resilient" in which she details the difficult pathway she took to where she is now, and the lessons learned along the way.
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast - Mark and Shane talk about an article from INC, that goes over Elon Musk’s “Algorithm” - A 5 step process to improve almost anything. https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/elon-musks-algorithm-a-5-step-process-to-dramatically-improve-nearly-everything-is-both-simple-brilliant.html 0:00 Intro 2:03 …
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How To Do Great Work - Episode 055
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Episode 055 - Mark reads an excerpt from the essay "How to do great work" by Paul GrahamThis excerpt talks about the value of experience.0:00 Intro1:00 Reference to interview of Jared Kushner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co_MeKSnyAo3:04 Reading an excerpt of the essay “How to do great work” by Paul Graham - Read the whole essay here: http://www.…
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Episode 054 - Deep dive into the 6 types of Working Genius with Preston True, Part 2 of 2
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and business coach Preston True https://www.gettpafit.com/ continue their convo on the 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni. About Preston: After 25 years of managing and owning entrepreneurial businesses, Preston has lived through so…
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Episode 053 Interview with Preston True, Part 1 of 2. Deep dive into the 6 Types of Working Genius
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and business coach Preston True https://www.gettpafit.com/ take a deep dive into the 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni. About Preston: After 25 years of managing and owning entrepreneurial businesses, Preston has lived through some…
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Episode 052 PART 3 - Interview with Joshua Pietrocini: Part 3 of 3
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and Joshua Pietrocini (VP of Operations at TTx https://www.ttx-inc.com/ ) continue their discussion about the book Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Why’d you pick up this book “Predictably Irrational” ? 4:10 Garden of Eden…
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Episode 051: Interview with Joshua Pietrocini: Part 2 of 3
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and Joshua Pietrocini (VP of Operations at TTx https://www.ttx-inc.com/ ) continue their discussion about project management, some personality assessments including Predictive Index and Culture Index, and a few things all of these type of asse…
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Episode 050 PART 1 - Interview with Joshua Pietrocini: Part 1 of 3
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and Joshua Pietrocini (VP of Operations at TTx https://www.ttx-inc.com/ ) discuss the book Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely, and a lot about project management. 0:00 Intro 5:19 Reference to Dune by Frank Herbert, audio book George Goodell …
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Episode 049 Interview with Jeremy Lile: Part 2 of 2
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews Jeremy Lile, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Leadership. https://www.htohleadership.org/Their discussion includes an overview of using the Enneagram in business, CliftonStrengths, and more!0:00 Intro0:23 What’s your take on DIS…
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Episode 048 Interview with Jeremy Lile: Part 1 of 2
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews Jeremy Lile, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Leadership. https://www.htohleadership.org/ Their discussion includes an overview of using the Enneagram in business, CliftonStrengths, and more! Jeremy’s passion is to help people d…
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Episode 047 - Interview with David Quick: Part 2 of 2
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In Episode 047 of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Mark Whitmore and David Quick have a discussion on Culture Index, Vistage, and hiring. Part 2 of 2. Here is a link for Culture Index to take a survey: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/69AC7B0000/26716 0:00 Intro 0:14 Good resources for the hiring process… Book reference - Who by Geoff Smar…
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Episode 046 - Interview with David Quick: Part 1
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In Episode 046 of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Mark Whitmore and David Quick have a discussion on Culture Index, Vistage, and hiring. Part 1 of 2. Here is a link for Culture Index to take a survey: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/69AC7B0000/26716 0:00 Intro 1:18 How did you get into coaching? 6:21 Book reference - It’s Your Ship by Ca…
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Mark and Shane talk about a new tool Mark developed called “Pump the Brakes” - a hack to balance out making decisions with your gut and also with thinking! Download the tool here: https://lodestonetruenorth.com/podcast-episode-045-pump-the-brakes/ 0:00 Intro 4:20 A lot of visionaries are dr…
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Episode 044 - Interview with Alec Broadfoot
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***FOR DETAILED SHOW NOTES, SEE OUR BLOG POST: https://lodestonetruenorth.com/podcast-episode-044-interview-with-alec-broadfoot/ In Episode 044 of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews Alec Broadfoot, CEO of VisionSpark https://visionsparksearch.com/ They discuss Alec’s new book, “Reveale…
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Episode 043 - Interview with Kimberly Dyer
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews Kolbe Certified Consultant Kimberly Dyer. How We Work https://www.kolbe.com/ https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-wisdom/#ConativeMind 0:00 Intro 5:42 Book reference — Traction by Gino Wickman 7:28 What does it look like to get certified in …
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Episode 042 - Delegate Tool Cheat Sheet
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discusses delegation, and a cheat sheet that we developed to help you delegate. Episodes 40 and 42 we talk about problems and solutions around delegating. Here’s a great hack if you are a manager and you fin…
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Episode 041 - Adaptability: The 2 Edged Sword
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss two sides of adaptability. 0:00 Intro 1:36 Two sides to adaptability 3:32 Upcoming book, The Visionary Dilemma in 3 parts 3:41 1st Dilemma - People need an overarching vision, but don’t realize they …
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Episode 040 - It's Time To Delegate
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast:Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss delegation. Link to download the worksheet mentioned in today's podcast:https://lodestonetruenorth.com/podcast-episode-040-its-time-to-delegate/ 0:00 Intro 5:15 The Soft Side: Abdicate, Imply, Hint, I…
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Episode 039 - Erodium PU36 Space Modulator Tool, or Digging In The Dirt
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss digging down into the roots of issues. 0:00 Intro8:00 At the root of all issues, at the end of the day, it basically goes back to the owner.10:00 Reference to our S.M.A.C.K.! Tool (Check out our free…
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Episode 038 - The Strong Hand Tool
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Download the Strong Hand Tool worksheet mentioned in this episode: https://lodestonetruenorth.com/podcast-episode-038/ In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss the Strong Hand Tool, a good thinking hack to realize the places where you mig…
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Episode 037 - Interview with Preston True
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews business coach Preston True https://www.gettpafit.com/ About Preston: After 25 years of managing and owning entrepreneurial businesses, Preston has lived through some of the brightest days and darkest nights. He’s learned owning and…
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Episode 036 - No Painless Pathways
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss a bit of the book “Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio. 0:00 Intro 1:27 Book reference - Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio 4:08 Book reference - Principles by …
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Episode 035 - The Millionaire Next Door
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss the book “The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy” by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko. 0:00 Intro 3:44 “The rich have money, the wealthy have time.” 6:33 Preface, …
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Episode 034 - Interview with Business Coach Connie Chwan
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In episode 034 of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and guest Connie Chwan talk about her experiences as a business coach. Connie has over 40 years experience as an entrepreneur and is certified in several business operating systems, the most recent being Pinnacle. More info on Connie can be fou…
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Episode 033 - 4 tools or exercises to help put a bow on the year
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss 4 tools or exercises that help to put a bow on the past year.
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Episode 032 - The AAR meeting - How to put a bow on the year
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and his right hand man Shane Kardos discuss the “AAR” meeting/template/tool. How to put a bow on the past year. 0:00 Intro 2:13 Shoutout to Ann Kardos at Logos Bookstore of Kent, Ohio www.kentlogos.com www.faithandartshop.com 3:03 Is the juice…
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Episode 031 - Do the Numbers
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Tim Campbell CVO of Dearman Moving & Storage ( https://dearmanmoving.com/ ) discuss the “Do the Numbers” exercise. Tips for facilitating a leadership team session in which you look at the big numbers for the past year. 0:00 Intro…
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Episode 030 - Book Club: Grit by Angela Duckworth - Part 4: Practical Applications
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Tim Campbell CVO of Dearman Moving & Storage ( https://dearmanmoving.com/ ) discuss some practical applications from the book Grit by Angela Duckworth ( https://angeladuckworth.com/ ). 0:00 Intro 1:06 Update on Dearman Moving and…
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Episode 029- Book Club: Grit by Angela Duckworth - Part 3: Growing Grit from the Outside In.
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Josh Gordon (President of Full Spectrum Marketing https://www.fsm.agency/ ) discuss part 3 of the book Grit by Angela Duckworth (https://angeladuckworth.com/ ). Growing grit from the outside in. 0:00 Intro 1:35 Big take-aways fro…
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Episode 028 Book Club: Grit by Angela Duckworth - Part 2: Growing Grit from the Inside Out.
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Chrissy Myers (CEO of AUI https://auiinfo.com/ ) discuss part 2 of the book Grit by Angela Duckworth (Website: https://angeladuckworth.com/ ). Growing grit from the inside out. 0:00 Intro 2:03 Chrissy’s top 5 Strengths in Strengt…
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Episode 027 Book Club: Grit by Angela Duckworth - Part 1: Overview
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and co-host Shane Kardos kick off Book Club 2.0 with an overview of the book Grit: The power of passion and perseverance by Angel Duckworth, published by Scribner (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) 2016 (291 pages, notes go to page 338) Website:…
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Episode 026 - Interview with Josh Gordon, President of Full Spectrum Marketing. November 30, 2022.
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast: Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Josh Gordon, President of Full Spectrum Marketing ( https://www.fsm.agency/ ) discuss the role as a visionary, core strategy, hiring with your core values, and FSM’s core values. 0:00 Intro 19:52 What do you feel like your roll i…
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Episode 025 - Interview with Tim Campbell. Family business transitions and the importance of a great set of Core Values! Nov. 10, 2022
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast, Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Tim Campbell, CVO of Dearman Moving & Storage ( https://dearmanmoving.com/ ) discuss family business transitions, the importance of a great set of core values and more! 0:00 Intro 2:18 History of Dearman 7:47 A caution for every …
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Episode 024 - Interview with Chrissy Myers, CEO of AUI - October 20, 2022
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast, Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore and our guest Chrissy Myers CEO of AUI https://auiinfo.com/ have a discussion on family business transitions, and also talk about her upcoming book. 0:00 Intro 2:08 A little background info on AUI (Associated Underwriters Insurance) https://au…
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Episode 023 - October 12, 2022 - Guest Ryan Emge, successful business owner, husband, and father.
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast, Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore has a robust discussion with our guest, Ryan Emge. A successful business owner, husband, and father. PART 1 Links to Ryan’s companies: https://www.freightedge.biz/ https://www.assured.construction/ 0:00 Intro 2:01 Ryan talks about his business…
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Episode 022 - October 12, 2022 - Attracting people to your organization
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast, Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore discusses how to attract people to your organization. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Book reference - The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell https://www.gladwellbooks.com/landing-page/about-malcolm-gladwell/ 17:36 Book reference - Who by Geoff Smart and Randy …
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Episode 021 - Delegation - September 12, 2022
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In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin’ Podcast, Lodestone True North’s Head Coach Mark Whitmore talks about delegation and accountability. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Book update, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin 6:30 Seats (roles), accountability, ownership… 6:40 The toughest role as a leader… CLIP IDEA 7:40 Delegating in the wrong direction!…
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