Why do 75% to 95% of business improvement projects fail to last beyond two years?

In this episode, we are tearing down the broken systems that hold businesses back. We are joined by George Pesansky, Operational Excellence Expert and author of Superperformance, to discuss the "massive leaky bucket problem" costing organizations billions.

George argues that most leaders are trapped in a "glass half-empty" mindset—constantly firefighting and obsessing over lagging indicators like profit, rather than mastering the leading behaviors that actually create value. We explore how to shift from the role of a manager to an "Operations Coach" and how to design a culture built for consistency.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• The Utility Factor: Why clarity on "what, how, and why" is the true driver of value.

• Overcoming Negativity Bias: How to stop fixating on what's wrong and start scaling what's going right.

• The Golden Hour: A mental model for replicating your team’s peak flow states rather than just demanding better scores.

• The "Ugly Baby" Method: How to foster true collaboration through high assertiveness and honest feedback.

• The Success Formula: Why a perfect technical solution fails if "Acceptance" is low (Success = Quality x Acceptance).

• Escaping the Prison of Expectations: How to avoid the burnout that comes from the fear of over-delivery.

Join us to learn how to stop judging your team solely on the scoreboard and start coaching them toward their full potential.

Guest: George Pesansky, Author of Superperformance: 8 Strategies to Reach Full Potential for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization

Is the EU's 40% women on boards quota a genuine push for diversity or a looming compliance trap?

In this essential discussion, board strategy expert Dr. Keith Dorsey breaks down the unwritten rules of the boardroom and the real danger that the 2026 deadline poses for high-potential women. We move beyond outdated concepts of "Old Boys Networks" to explore the proven science of Optimal Diversity—the powerful combination of demographic and cognitive diversity that drives shareholder value, mitigates risk, and unlocks Blue Ocean strategies.

Dr. Dorsey, author of The Boardroom Journey, provides actionable advice for executives, women, and minorities on how to:

• Overcome the narratives of Imposter Syndrome.

• Present as a T-Shaped director, ready for governance, not just execution.

• Ask the right thought-provoking questions that make you an indispensable candidate.

• Compliance Trap: Learn why simply hitting a quota risks tokenism and how to ensure your value is recognized, not just your gender.

• Optimal Diversity: Understand the metrics that prove diversity (not just gender) leads to better return on investment (ROI) and risk management.

• T-Shaped Leadership: Discover the technique to show deep functional expertise while proving a broad, strategic view of governance.

• Interview Mastery: Hear Dr. Dorsey's tips on moving from an executive interviewing style (looking in the rearview mirror) to a forward-looking governance mindset (looking through the windshield).

• Imposter Syndrome Antidote: Practical steps to audit your journey, identify your "secret sauce," and bring your whole, authentic self to the boardroom table.

Find Dr. Keith Dorsey's book, The Boardroom Journey, and connect with him on LinkedIn.

This episode is sponsored by Experts Suisses: We come in, we stabilize, we innovate, we transfer knowledge—and the company gets back on solid ground.

The Confidence Crisis: Why many leaders mistake employee "wounds" for weakness.

Join clinical psychologist Dr. Brian Alman for a powerful discussion on the roots of low morale, burnout, and confidence issues in the modern workplace. Dr. Alman, a world-renowned expert in self-hypnosis and mindset, reveals the direct link between an employee's emotional state and their professional performance.

Learn actionable strategies for leadership and HR to help your team heal limiting beliefs, boost resilience, and drive lasting organizational change. This episode is essential listening for managers, business owners, and anyone committed to fostering a high-performing, healthy workforce.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The difference between employee weakness and emotional wounding.

• How to use mindset techniques to overcome workplace anxiety.

• Practical steps for leaders to rebuild team confidence.

• Dr. Alman's key message for improving professional well-being.

• Some of his books: https://drbrianalman.com/book/
• Talk to Brian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianalman/

Keywords: Workplace Culture, Leadership, Dr. Brian Alman, Employee Confidence, Burnout, Organizational Change, Hypnosis, Mindset.

This episode is sponsored by Experts Suisses : We come in, we stabilize, we innovate we transfer knowledge—and the company gets back on solid ground.