In this episode, John and Kristin pick up where Part 3 left off—sharing what happened after the first QBQ book hit the shelves. Hear how one self-published book titled Personal Accountability evolved into multiple editions of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, and how unexpected moments—like a request from a hotel chain or a question from an audience member—shaped the content and the company. From living rooms to boardrooms, the message of personal accountability has stuck with people for decades, creating a ripple effect across industries.

Join us as we explore how real feedback, practical tools, and the simple focus on “What can I do?” made QBQ a lasting solution to workplace blame, victim thinking, and procrastination.

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“Where did QBQ come from?”

It all started with 10,000 hours — hours spent listening to managers, leading workshops, and asking: “What’s the better question?”
From the back of training rooms to a moment on a treadmill in 1994, John Miller saw it clearly: organizations thrive when people take personal accountability. The Question Behind the Question (QBQ!) was born — not in theory, but in real-life stories of people pointing fingers, complaining, and waiting for “them” to fix it.

In 1995, John took the leap: he left a secure career, invested his own money, and stepped onto stages nationwide to share QBQ. With no website, no email, just phone calls and cassette tapes, he built a national speaking career — one question at a time.

The first book — simple, blue, and silver — sold 50,000 copies when most books never crack 5,000. It turned the QBQ idea into a movement that’s still changing lives today.

The message?
Ask better questions. Stop blaming, complaining, and procrastinating. Practice personal accountability — in work, leadership, parenting, and life.

QBQ remains as practical and powerful as ever — and now, the legacy continues in new ways, like this podcast.

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What happens when one bold piece of advice changes everything?

In Part 2 of the Story of QBQ! series, we dive into the pivotal moment when a friend challenged John Miller with seven powerful words:
"If you don't like your life, change it!"

That spark led John to walk away from his safe desk job and take a leap into sales—a world he knew nothing about. Guided by a mentor who let him fail his way forward, John built the foundation that would eventually launch his successful speaking career and the creation of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question®.

🎙️ In this episode:

• The courage to leave comfort behind
• Learning through failure (and why that’s a good thing)
• How mentorship and accountability shaped John’s future
• The early seeds of the QBQ message

🔑 A story about risk, responsibility, and the power of owning your choices.

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In this episode, we take a step back in time to explore the early life and beginnings of John G. Miller — long before he became the author of QBQ! and a leading voice on personal accountability. From growing up in a large family in Upstate New York to navigating his first jobs and early career challenges, John shares the moments and influences that shaped his values, work ethic, and eventual path as a speaker and writer. Interviewed by his eldest daughter and co-speaker, Kristin Lindeen, it’s a personal, down-to-earth look at the man behind the message.

Whether you're a longtime fan or just getting to know John, this episode offers a fresh perspective on where it all began.

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Whether you’re aiming to take your business to new heights, increase sales and productivity, or raise confident, responsible kids—you’re exactly where you need to be.

What’s the secret? It’s the power of personal accountability — and it all starts with the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question.

If you haven’t read it yet, we highly recommend picking up a copy. It’s packed with practical wisdom that can transform how you lead at work, grow as a parent, and succeed in life.

Every episode of our podcast, hosted by Kristin and John, dives into these powerful concepts, showing how personal accountability is the foundation of success in all areas of life.

No blame. No excuses. Just ownership — it’s really that simple.

Ready to take that next step? Tune in to our latest episodes and start asking better questions today.

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