In this week's episode, host Mike Horne sits down with returning guest Marilee Adams to explore how the quality of questions leaders ask can transform thinking, relationships, and organizational culture. The discussion delves into practical insights from her book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, revealing the mental models, mindsets, and strategies leaders need for greater influence and innovation.

Key Points:

• The power of questions can significantly impact leadership and decision-making.

• Marilee Adams explains the difference between Judger and Learner mindsets, highlighting their effects on leadership.

• Curiosity and inquiry can foster trust, psychological safety, and innovation within organizations.

• Practical tools like the choice map are introduced to help develop questioning skills effectively.

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In this episode, host Mike Horne talks with sales leader and leadership coach John Donnelly about the true drivers of performance in organizations. They explore how mindset, grit, clear vision, and intentional leadership foster execution and resilience through market shifts and personal challenges—culminating in actionable tips for immediate impact.

Key Points:

• Mindset and grit play crucial roles in achieving successful performance, especially in disruptive industries like mortgage lending.

• Pressure reveals and tests organizational systems and culture.

• Intentional one-on-one meetings and personalized engagement are powerful tools.

• Understanding team members' love languages and what motivates them is significant.

• John's journey to climbing Kilimanjaro symbolizes goal-setting, training, and disciplined effort.

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In this week's episode, host Mike Horne sits down with Founder & CEO of Miller Advisory Partners, Jason Miller, to explore how organizational success hinges not on strategy alone, but on effective execution. Jason shares practical insights, system designs, and leadership behaviors that drive consistent performance and sustainable results.

Key Points:

• Many organizations mistakenly believe they have a strategy problem when, in fact, they face challenges with execution.

• Execution drift, decision friction, and accountability variability are significant barriers to achieving optimal performance.

• The "execution gap" is a critical concept that highlights the financial impact of poor execution on businesses.

• Changing and reinforcing leadership behavior is essential for achieving desired results.

• Small, continuous "one-degree redirects" are crucial for maintaining long-term alignment within an organization.

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