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Leadership isn’t easy. Work can be messy. And the most honest conversations don’t always happen on the record.With 50+ years of combined experience spanning nonprofits to major corporations, Mike and Nate dive into leadership, workplace culture, and personal growth — without…
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Ep. 24 - Talent: Buy, Sell, or Hold (opens the original)
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Mike and Nate discuss whether organizations develop and promote known talent or simply default to buying an external resume. Which track is ultimately more beneficial? Is employee loyalty a thing of the past? And are you someone who is developing your own bench or just filling a req?
Ep. 23 - Does Conflict Make You Pause? (opens the original)
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This week, Mike and Nate discuss why workplace friction is avoided. The guys examine leader behavior vs. cultural conditioning - and introduce three micro-actions to help normalize productive debate.
Ep. 22 - The Business Of Football (opens the original)
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Mike and Nate discuss what any leader can learn from the NFL’s growth, scarcity, customer loyalty, talent model, and blind spots – no football knowledge required! (But football nostalgia appreciated…)
Ep. 21 - Who Invited the Yes-Men? (opens the original)
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If your team never argues, you aren't aligned - you're just terrified. This week, Mike and Nate dissect why conference rooms are overrun with polite nods, fake smiles and unearned consensus. Tune in as they debate the difference between healthy friction and total chaos.
Ep. 20 - Obedience Pays… But At What Cost? (opens the original)
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Mike & Nate discuss what it takes to have a lucrative career in corporate America - according to someone who’s done exactly that. Is it possible to balance playing the game strategically without sacrificing your identity?
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