What if your biggest leadership problem isn't a lack of time, but how you're using it?

In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Michael Cupps, Vice President of Data Intelligence Practice at Rulesware, author of The Time Bandit, and host of The Habit Architect Podcast.

Together they unpack why most organizations don't have a data problem — they have an intelligence problem. Michael shares why leaders are drowning in dashboards but starving for clarity, how unnecessary complexity quietly slows teams down, and why asking "why?" might be the most important question in business.

They also dive into:

• Why leaders lose time by saying yes to everything
• The difference between urgent work and important work
• How AI should eliminate friction instead of creating more noise
• Why consistency matters more than intensity in leadership
• The surprising habit top-performing leaders protect above all else

If you're a CEO, executive, or people leader looking to build a more focused team and reclaim your time, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

What does it take to build high-performing teams, create cultures that thrive, and lead organizations through change?

In this episode of The People Playbook Podcast, Jason Taylor sits down with Ron Cecillon, President & CEO of Denny's Canada, Bar One, and the Northland UK & Ireland Restaurant Group at Northland Properties. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Ron shares the lessons he's learned leading brands through growth, acquisitions, and transformation.

Jason and Ron discuss why culture truly eats strategy for breakfast, how leaders can navigate change without creating uncertainty, the importance of curiosity and accountability, and why great leaders focus more on asking questions than having all the answers. They also explore the powerful connection between employee experience and customer experience, and what separates great teams from the rest.

If you're a CEO, people leader, or aspiring leader looking to build stronger teams and a better culture, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights you can apply immediately.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why culture is the ultimate business multiplier
• How to lead teams through change with clarity and trust
• The leadership traits Ron looks for in future leaders
• Why accountability is essential for long-term success
• How great leaders create environments where people thrive

What if one of the biggest costs in your business doesn't appear anywhere on your P&L?

In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Bob Borcherdt, Founder & CEO of IN2GREAT, to explore the hidden impact of unused human capacity and why most organizations are leaving performance, productivity, and profitability on the table.

Bob shares lessons from decades of leadership consulting, executive coaching, and working with elite sports organizations. Together, they discuss why clear expectations outperform motivation, how great leaders create environments where people thrive, and why one-on-one conversations may be the most underutilized tool in leadership today.

If you're a CEO, executive, manager, or aspiring leader looking to build stronger teams and unlock greater performance, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

In this episode:

• The hidden cost of unused human capacity
• Why clear expectations drive performance
• Leading individuals instead of managing everyone the same way
• The power of behavioural data and mental maps
• Lessons from professional sports teams and championship cultures
• Why one-on-ones are the future of leadership development
• The difference between ideas, plans, and execution
• Leadership systems that create long-term success