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27 Mar

Transformative Leadership: Why Great Leaders Don’t Just Drive Results—They Change People

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
In a recent episode of The Leadership Toolkit, I sat down with two great friends of the show, Mike Ashie and Jim Burgoon, to break this down in a real, unfiltered conversation. What came out of that discussion was simple, but powerful: If you’re leading a team, the question is not whether you’re leading. The question is whether you’re transforming the people around you.
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13 Mar

Win the Day: The Mindset of Elite Performers

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Leadership, business, athletics, and life all have something in common. The people who perform at the highest level rarely leave success to chance. They approach each day with intention, discipline, and a mindset focused on growth. In Episode #138 of The Leadership Toolkit, I had the privilege of sitting down with international speaker and mental performance coach Gary Chupik. Gary
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06 Mar

Truth vs Lies vs Mistakes vs BS: The CEO Test That Exposes Bad Decisions

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
If you lead a team, run a business, or make decisions that affect other people, one skill matters more than almost anything else: Clarity.
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27 Feb

From Engineer to CEO: How to Avoid the AI Trap and Uncover Your True Culture

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Transitioning from a technical expert to a CEO is one of the most challenging leaps a professional can make. It requires a fundamental shift in mindset—moving from focusing on what you are building to understanding why it matters to the people you serve. In a recent episode of The Leadership Toolkit, we sat down with Pete Steege, founder of B2B
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20 Feb

The #1 Reason Employees Quit (It’s Not Money): Transforming Management into Leadership

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
There is a startling statistic floating around the corporate world: nearly 80% of Americans believe we have a leadership crisis. If you look closely at retention rates, the problem becomes even clearer. As the old saying goes, "People don't quit companies; they fire managers." In a recent discussion on the Leadership Toolkit
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13 Feb

Mastering Resilience: Leadership Secrets to Transform Your Life

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Welcome to a transformative journey into resilience and empowerment. In this post, we’ll explore the leadership secrets shared by Dr. Andrew Whitman, a former Marine, federal agent, and now a celebrated resilience coach. His insights are practical, actionable, and life-changing. Whether you’re leading in business, striving for personal growth, or navigating challenges, this is your guide to mastering mental toughness and emotional intelligence. Let’s dive in!
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06 Feb

Lead Like a CEO Without the Title

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Leadership isn’t about the title you hold, it’s about the influence you wield and the ownership you take. In this insightful episode of The Leadership Toolkit, we had the privilege of speaking with Jim Saliba, an executive leadership coach, former tech VP, and author of Lead Like a CEO.
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16 Jan

Mastering Tough Conversations: Insights from Leadership Expert Dianna Anderson

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Leadership often means taking the road less traveled, especially when it comes to having those tough conversations that we tend to avoid. But what if we told you that these moments could transform not just your leadership style, but the success of your team and organization?
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19 Dec

Setbacks into Success, Build Your Dojo

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
Leadership isn't just about titles or accolades; it's about resilience, authenticity, and the ability to grow from challenges.
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12 Dec

Empowering Unofficial Leaders in Your Workplace

  • By Mike Phillips
  • In The Leadership Toolkit
In every workplace, there are individuals who lead without a formal title; those who inspire, influence, and positively impact their teams through their actions and attitudes. These unofficial leaders hold the key to creating a thriving organizational culture.
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