The Level Up Leader with Michael King

https://www.youtube.com/@michaelkingjrofficial

About Tracy Phillips:

Tracy Phillips is an Emmy-nominated video and visibility expert who has harnessed her 23 years of video production experience and award-winning documentary skills to help businesses create testimonial videos that do the selling, recruiting, or fundraising for them. Tracy is celebrated for her unmatched expertise, her quick wit, and her boundless enthusiasm for guiding her clients and students in the effective use of video to impact both internal and global audiences. Her signature 'laugh & learn' style of presenting has made her one of the most sought-after speakers, trainers, and workshop facilitators in her field. Tracy's client roster boasts New York Times best-selling authors, top players in the real estate industry, and Fortune 500 companies.

Connect with Tracy:

https://testimagical.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/testimagical https://www.facebook.com/tracy.phillips.754

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Ava Thomas: Resilience, Results & Real Leadership

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:40:00 -0000

In this episode of The Level Up Leader, Michael King sits down with powerhouse media executive Ava Thomas. With over 30 years of experience navigating transformation in the rapidly evolving world of journalism, Ava has climbed the ladder from classified ads to the C-suite, all while raising a family and pioneering leadership initiatives that uplift women across the Midwest.

This conversation explores how Ava leads with resilience in one of the most disrupted industries today, the importance of empathy and accountability, and how results-driven leadership doesn't mean sacrificing humanity. If you're leading through change, balancing legacy with innovation, or just trying to figure out how to lead and live authentically,this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

Ava’s journey from single mom to regional media executive
What Covid isolation taught her about stillness, clarity, and introverted leadership
The secret to sustaining influence across decades of disruption
Why “Results Matter, They Always Matter” is her leadership mantra
The balance between empathy and execution in decision-making
What to ask your team to uncover effort, energy, and engagement gaps

The origin story and impact of the Inspire Women’s Leadership Initiative

Leadership Gems:

“Hard work doesn’t always guarantee success in sales. But results still matter.”

“In the age of disruption, it’s never been more important to be human.”

“Empathy without decisive action is not leadership.”

Featured Segment:

Michael and Ava unpack a hiring lesson that became a defining moment in her leadership,how she made the hard call to part ways with a great person who just couldn’t meet performance expectations. It’s a masterclass in balancing compassion with accountability.

About the Inspire Initiative:

Ava founded the Inspire Women’s Leadership Initiative after realizing how many influential women were shaping Lincoln and Omaha. What started as an idea on a cold boardroom has grown into a regional movement that recognizes and empowers women leaders.

💬 "When the vision has a life of its own, you know you’re building a legacy."

Resources & Links:

Connect with Ava Thomas on LinkedIn
Learn more about Lee Enterprises
Nominate a leader or attend the Inspire Women’s Leadership Events in Lincoln & Omaha
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn
Connect with Michael on Facebook
Connect with Michael on the Internet

Final Takeaway: “Show up every day with Level 10 effort. Effort matters. Results matter. But most importantly, be human.”

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Clarity in the Chaos: Leading Through Communication with Paul Baltes

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:20:00 -0000

Hosted by: Michael King

www.michaelkingjr.com
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In this episode of The Level Up Leader Podcast, host Michael King sits down with Paul Baltes, Director of Communications at Nebraska Medicine, to explore what it really takes to lead with clarity in times of crisis.

Paul shares his unique journey from a career in journalism to becoming a communications leader in one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the country. He opens up about what it means to build trust within a team, how internal communication can impact everything from retention to morale, and why storytelling is a leadership tool—not just a PR tactic.

You’ll hear real stories from high-stakes moments like the Ebola outbreak and the early days of COVID, as well as practical takeaways for any leader who wants to get better at communicating when it counts.

Whether you're leading a startup or a Fortune 500 team, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you show up, how you communicate, and how you build trust that lasts.

Paul’s background in journalism laid the foundation for strategic leadership in communications.
Trust is non-negotiable in leadership—it’s what everything else rests on.
Crisis communication is not a theory. It’s a muscle built through experience and preparation.
Internal communication isn’t just HR—it’s a leadership strategy.
Storytelling connects people to purpose and to each other.
Hiring is more than finding skills. It’s about finding people who fit your culture.
Communication must be intentional, strategic, and consistent.
Time management is one of the biggest challenges for leaders—and one of the most important to master.
Effective communication creates engagement. Engagement builds culture. Culture drives success.

"You can't do everything."
"Crisis communication is vital."
"Hiring for cultural fit is crucial."
"It's all about fit."
"Building trust is essential."
"Time is our currency."

leadership, communication, trust, crisis management, internal communication, storytelling, hiring, organizational culture, time management, Nebraska Medicine

Website: Nebraska Medicine
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulbaltes

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Think Big, Act Bigger: Jeffrey Hazlett's No-BS Guide to Success

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Today’s guest is the definition of bold leadership and entrepreneurial grit. Jeffrey Hayzlett, the Chairman and founder of the C-Suite Network, has helped shape the executive landscape of Fortune 100 companies and beyond. In this episode of the Level Up Leader, Michael and Jeffrey discuss leadership, content creation, and creating cultures that can thrive in times of change. Whether you’re building your brand, driving transformation, or just trying to cut through the noise, this episode drops some serious insights to challenge the way you lead.

Key Points:

• The experience that set Jeffrey on his path to leadership

• Building your talent development for the right people

• The one move you can make today to start acting bigger

• The most critical branding move that business owners need to make right now

• How to cut through the noise with your content

• Tips for building a culture that thrives in change

Best Quotes:

7:19 – 7:25

• "Trying to figure out how to optimize every single moment that exists is a huge deal for me.”

13:41 – 13:46

• “If you don’t go looking for the ponies, you don’t get to go for the ride.”

16:55 – 17:06

• “Trust is the new currency. And content is the way that you build that. Because you build those communities and from those communities, you’re going to be able to make commerce or money.”

22:09 – 22:27

• “Never waste a good crisis. There’s still businesses that do great, and some of the biggest businesses that we’ve ever seen in the history of the world were born during the biggest crises in the world.”

Connect with Michael:

Check out my Link Tree:

https://www.linktr.ee/teamscoach

Web: https://www.teams.coach

Order Jeffrey Hayzlett’s book The Hero Factor: https://www.herofactorbook.com/hero-factor

About Jeffrey:

Jeffrey Hayzlett is the Chairman and Founder of the C-Suite Network, in addition to being a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and primetime television host. Known for his larger-than-life presence and candid speaking style, Jeffrey is shaping the executive world in Fortune 100 companies and beyond. A leading business expert, Jeffrey has been cited in publications such as Forbes, SUCCESS, Marketing Week, Chief executive, and more; and has shared his insights on Bloomburg, MSNBC, and Fox Business, among many other networks. Jeffrey’s book The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures explains how top leaders set themselves and their companies apart to achieve greatness.

https://www.herofactorbook.com/hero-factor

https://hayzlett.com/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayzlett/

https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyhayzlett/

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Championing Veterans: Brianne's Trailblazing Leadership Journey

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:39:00 -0000

Join host Michael King as he delves into the inspiring story of Brianne Schuler, whose dynamic leadership at the 50 Mile March Foundation is reshaping veteran support. Discover a journey of empowerment and community development that proves when passion meets action, real change follows.

About Brianne:

Brianne Schuler is a dedicated nonprofit leader and fundraising professional with a passion for community development and organizational growth. With a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she has built a career focused on organizational development, strategic planning, donor relations, and capacity building for mission-driven nonprofits of all causes.

As the Executive Director of the 50 Mile March Foundation since January 2024, Brianne has overseen the exponential growth of the 50 Mile March’s flagship event and also stewarded the organization into purchase of seven acres of property for their Community of Hope campus.

Prior to her current role, Brianne founded Energize Nonprofit Consulting, providing strategic guidance to emerging nonprofit organizations. Her work helped secure first-time grants, develop long-term fundraising strategies, and facilitate key leadership transitions.

Brianne has extensive experience in donor relations and fundraising, having held key positions at The Salvation Army and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she successfully led multimillion-dollar campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.

Recognized for her contributions to the local community, Brianne was named one of Omaha Jaycees’ Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) in 2021.

Brianne is a proud step-mom to two almost-adult children and currently resides in Gretna, Nebraska with her husband and their boxer. When she’s not dedicating time to nonprofit ventures, she loves competing and training powerlifting and strongman, swimming, board games, karaoke, and travel to tropical destinations.

Connect With Brianne:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/50-mile-march-foundation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianneschuler/

https://instagram.com/50milemarch

Connect With Michael:

https://www.teams.coach

https://www.michaelkingjr.com

https://www.facebook.com/@michaelrkingjr75

https://www.instagram.com/michaelkingjrofficial/

Highlights!

• Nonprofits can thrive with focused vision

• Veterans' dire needs ignite community action

• A leap of faith can lead to fulfilling work

• Unique challenges shape nonprofit success

• Collaboration is key in the nonprofit sector

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The Power of Fractional Leadership: C-Suite Expertise, Real Results

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:17:00 -0000

Join us as Roger Jepsen, Jim Probst, Jim Gacinski, and John Michael Morgan explain how you can hire a fractional leadership to access executive level leadership strategy and expertise without hiring a full-time c-suite executive. These powerhouses are not just consultants, but executors stepping into businesses to create real results.

Key Points:

• How fractional leadership agencies offer value

• Ways fractional leadership transforms organizations

• Efficiency benefits of fractional leaders

• What fractional executives do

• The brand vibe-check

• Ideal clients for fractional leadership

Connect with Michael:

Check out my Link Tree:

https://www.linktr.ee/teamscoach

Web: https://www.teams.coach

Learn more about the Fractional Leader Agency: https://www.fractionalleader.agency/

About John:

John Michael Morgan is a bestselling author, branding consultant, and momentum maker for entrepreneurs and brands. With over 15 years of experience, he has helped global brands like Google, Disney, and BMW scale their businesses through high-level coaching on branding, marketing, and mindset. As a renowned speaker and coach, John has delivered over 100 keynotes and authored the acclaimed book "Brand Against the Machine." He empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to achieve their goals by combining practical business strategies with mindset coaching, helping them catch momentum and drive lasting success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmichaelmorgan/

https://www.johnmichaelmorgan.com/

About Jim Probst:

Jim Probst is a seasoned ministry leader with 32 years of experience, including a decade as an Executive Pastor focused on maximizing Kingdom impact through staff development. As a passionate advocate for organizational alignment, Jim specializes in creating systems, processes, and consistent language that empower staff and volunteers to thrive. With a keen eye for infrastructure development, Jim has established a legacy of servant leadership that continues to shape ministries. His expertise in equipping teams has resulted in flourishing church environments and lasting spiritual growth across congregations. Through his strategic approach to ministry management, Jim has successfully implemented frameworks that enable churches to effectively pursue their mission and vision.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-probst/

About Jim Gacinski:

John A Gacinski is the Fractional Financial Officer at the Fractional Leadership Agency. He has over three decades of experience as a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York. He was the Chief Financial Officer for a New York City real estate management firm and has extensive experience in tax planning, dealing with high net-worth individuals and structuring business transactions.

About Roger:

Roger Jepsen is a results-driven COO, Fractional Executive, Pilot, and Farmer with over 20 years of experience scaling businesses across diverse industries. As COO of Lauriebelles, he has led transformative initiatives that fueled exponential growth, implementing scalable systems, and streamlining operations. Roger's expertise spans from hands-on technical roles to high-level C-suite leadership, making him a sought-after strategist for organizations aiming to achieve measurable growth. He specializes in creating actionable growth strategies, operational efficiencies, and robust processes tailored to meet unique organizational challenges. Roger's versatile background and proven track record in e-commerce, retail, and beyond position him as an asset for businesses looking to optimize operations and drive sustainable success.

https://rogerjepsen.com/

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Rising with Scooter's Coffee: Malorie Maddox on Fast Growth and Personal Resilience

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:23:00 -0000

Join us on an engaging journey with Malorie Maddox, an influential leader at Scooter's Coffee, as she navigates fast-paced transformations and personal resilience. Discover strategies that propelled Scooter's to national prominence and Malorie's heartfelt reflections on loss, growth, and leadership. This episode is packed with brand insights, creative campaigns, and a captivating look into the future of Scooter's Coffee. Tune in for impactful stories and inspiring leadership moments from the Level Up Leader podcast.

About Malorie Maddox:

Malorie Maddox is the Chief Strategy Officer for Scooter’s Coffee. In her role, she leads Marketing, Menu, Communications, Strategy and Consumer Insights. Maddox is a results-oriented leader with a track record of success across multiple industries—the foundation of her career being a passionate storyteller. For close to 20 years, she worked in media and was an award-winning journalist, investigative reporter, news producer and on-air anchor at WOWT-TV, the NBC affiliate in Omaha, Neb. Maddox was nominated for an Emmy for her documentary, “Mothers Who Kill.” She transitioned from news to the insurance industry. Maddox was the Chief Marketing, Communications and Strategy Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield Nebraska. She was responsible for driving enterprise strategy for more than 1,200 employees. At BCBSNE, Maddox created an award-winning marketing campaign featuring customers. Maddox earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas, and she has a Nebraska’s producer license in the insurance industry. Maddox received an award as a “Ten Outstanding Young Omaha” recipient. She was featured in Metro Magazine as a “Gamechanger” and in Edge Magazine as a “Born Leader.”

Connect with Malorie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/malorie-maddox-028418161/

About Scooters Coffee

https://www.scooterscoffee.com

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www.michaelkingjr.com

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SEO Magic & Social Media Secrets: Gawker Traffic Revealed!

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:49:00 -0000

Dive into the marketing minds behind Gawker Traffic as they unveil the secrets to affordable, lightning-fast SEO and social media services. Join Michael King and Jen Gruber as they share must-know leadership insights, and how they're redefining executive branding without breaking the bank. This episode is a goldmine for any leader striving to amplify their story and drive business success.

Check out www.gawkertraffic.com

Key Points:

• Affordable SEO & social management

• Stories are the key to winning

• Simplicity is scalable in business

• Inside look at superhero services

• No long-term contracts, just results

Best Quotes:

01:58 - 02:03

• "I always tell the whole whoever tells the best story wins and that came from you."

04:10 - 04:18

• "I didn't really necessarily want to trust third party organizations to be responsible for the stories that we were a part of, you know?"

06:43 - 06:48

• "We offer it and saying, Hey, you probably should be doing something along the way."

07:33 - 07:38

• "It's the natural evolution of this to where we've seen some massive success, like massive success."

10:35 - 10:47

• "You have to be there. So for us, the why behind Gawker traffic really is, is it's something that it's essential for them, but it's also essential for us as community leaders to help those businesses succeed."

19:55 - 20:00

• "You are the sum average of the five loudest voices in your life. So surround yourself with the right people and watch what will happen."

23:16 - 23:28

• "I mean, we already talked about this, but if you, if you don't show up on Google, like you might as well be dead in the water if you're not on Facebook, if you're not on Instagram, if you're not on, I mean, you don't have to be on all the social media networks per se."

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Unlocking Growth: Austin Armstrong on Content Strategy

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:20:00 -0000

Join us as Austin Armstrong unveils the journey from a social media teen to the CEO of transformative tools like Socialty Pro & Syllaby. Dive into this infotainment-packed episode of Level Up Leader, and grasp the game-changing tactics of conquering channels like TikTok and leveraging AI in content strategy.

Key Points:

• TikTok's rise transforms social media

• Strategies for multi-platform content

• AI Avatar revolution in video marketing

• Celebrating small wins boosts teamwork

• Empower storytelling with tech tools

Best Quotes:

03:01 - 03:05

• "I got started on social media when I was 14, uh, just sort of stumbled into it."

06:56 - 07:02

• "So behind, you know, every overnight success is, is a decade or 15 years of, of past experience that's unseen."

08:22 - 08:26

• "It's never been easier to grow on social media than these last couple of years."

11:01 - 11:08

• "Because it's how my A DHD brain works, like short form content has resonated with me so much."

12:30 - 12:36

• "You can't put all your eggs in one basket, and it's really important to control your audience as well, and diversify."

14:12 - 14:22

• "I'm always checked in. I'll hear a, a quote, uh, from somebody on the, on a radio or in an audio book or, um, something will inspire. And I'm like, oh, content."

Connect with Michael:

Connect with Michael

Check out my Link Tree:

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Web: https://www.teams.coach

About Austin:

Austin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, host of the TikTok podcast BusinessTok, CEO of Socialty Pro, an organic SEO & Vertical Video marketing agency, and CEO of Syllaby, a brand new marketing tool that helps business owners create a social media content strategy in minutes. Austin has posted over 3000 videos on TikTok, tripling his own business’s revenue and thousands more across his clients’ accounts. Austin has leveraged his success on TikTok to gain millions of followers across every social media platform. He loves sharing the strategies that have worked for him to empower you.

https://www.tiktok.com/@usefulaiwebsites

https://www.youtube.com/@socialtypro

https://www.facebook.com/Owwstin/

https://instagram.com/socialtypro

https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90/

Offer:

Make sure to check out Syllabi and get a month on us!

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Resilience & Growth: Josefina Loza Tells All

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:03:00 -0000

Summary:

Dive into an exhilarating conversation with Josephina Loza, the founder of Lozafina, as she shares her transformative journey of resilience and evolution. From news industry struggles to personal growth triumphs, Josephina's story will inspire anyone seeking to pivot, grow, and embrace life's unpredictable turns—oh, and there's a fun game of 'This or That' too!

Key Points:

• Transformation from anxiety to assurance

• Empathy's power in team building

• The daily routine of resilience

• The leap from planning to spontaneity

• Creating culture beyond transactions

Best Quotes:

04:42 - 04:56

• "If you allow once again that openness to just let the world guide you, you know, I don't think I would've been five years ago, this wasn't the same me, right?"

09:07 - 09:17

• "Faith is so fragile. It's more fragile than love, I say, because love, you're gonna love you get angry, you're gonna come back to that person. You're still gonna have love, right?"

09:56 - 10:02

• "And so I, in that, I had to be vulnerable to say, it is okay to try new things."

11:58 - 12:03

• "Once I remembered who I was, it was game over, hands down."

18:21 - 18:28

• "Everything that I do, I do with intention. I try to be an intentional leader."

25:35 - 25:46

• "A, a person that feels heard and feels that they are contributing to what you're building is gonna be a person that is gonna provide loyalty in a company."

33:13 - 33:22

• "So resilience and words provides a, a wonderful system, you know, food for Thought is what I would call it."

Connect with Michael

Checl out my Link Tree:

https:www.linktr.ee/teamscoach

Connect with Josefina:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefina-loza/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lozafina/ https://www.instagram.com/lozafina/ https://www.instagram.com/lozafinallc/ https://www.youtube.com/@ResilienceinWordsPodcast https://twitter.com/LozaFina https://twitter.com/LozafinaLLC https://www.tiktok.com/@lozafinallc https://www.facebook.com/LozafinaLLC

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Leadership Insights with Boys Town's Jon Titus

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Join host Michael King and leadership expert Jon Titus from Boystown as they discuss the nuances of leadership vs. management and the importance of creativity and values in nurturing future leaders. Discover Jon's unique empowerment approach and commitment to crafting a world where everyone can lead.

Key Points

• Differentiating leadership and management

• Elevating Boystown leaders through "Elevate"

• Creative approaches in leadership development

• Bolivian Peace Corps service impacts on values

• Supporting Boystown’s "Successful Futures" program

Connect with Jon:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpatricktitus

Connect with Boys Town:

https://www.boystown.org

Connect with Michael:

https://www.teams.coach

https://linktr.ee/teamscoach

Best Quotes

02:24 - 02:30

• "I just found that personally for me, there's no higher calling than leaders developing other leaders."

04:14 - 04:22

• "It doesn't take a title, it doesn't take authority necessarily. You can be a leader from any seat in the organization."

12:30 - 12:35

• "I think a lot of what I learned there is you operate most solidly on your values."

12:53 - 13:01

• "So exploring what's really meaningful to you, what really drives you, where your strengths lie, those types of things are your values."

20:46 - 20:52

• "So the only way you do that is with some new ideas, some, some thinking outside the box."

21:42 - 22:00

• "I think there's, there's a bit of a, a swing, you know, it's almost whip whiplash sometimes because leaders who are, we, we start at the top of their organization with our leadership program leaders who have gotten to that position in their lives are experienced, they've experienced success."

24:15 - 24:37

• "But when it comes to the, the youth care services, we've realized in the last decade, just like when people age out of foster care, we have kids who are, you know, becoming adults, going off to college or having their first career move, getting their first internship, their first job who need additional support."

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Todd Murphy: Media Intelligence & The Path to Business Brilliance

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:17:00 -0000

Summary

Dive into a captivating dialogue with Todd Murphy on 'Level Up Leader.' We explore the transformative journey from press clippings to media intelligence titan, shared strategies behind innovative leadership, and tech’s role in refining client experiences. Tune in for industry insights mixed with lighthearted moments—a blend of profound wisdom and intriguing tales.

Key Points

• Lessons from a father’s wisdom

• Embracing change in media intelligence

• Purpose-driven growth for teams

• AI's impact on alleviating client pain

• The enduring value of honest, direct communication

Best Quotes

03:12 - 03:23

• "Take change by the hand before it grabs you by the throat. And I've used that quote, I believe it's an original Winston Churchill quote, but it's all about adaptation."

04:05 - 04:08

• "Sometimes it's okay to say yes and then figure out how to do it later."

08:34 - 08:46

• "We had people, we had processes, they had technology and development, and it all just kind of seemed to come together at the right time with the right people and the right vision."

22:42 - 23:00

• "I can't synthetically ask my team to feel that tru scope is better than our competitors. I have to show them and, and explain to them and let them see and feel for themselves why our media intelligence platform is superior to our clients."

27:47 - 27:56

• "I'd like to think I have a very pragmatic oh, grasp of ai. I don't think AI is gonna put anyone out of work."

30:58 - 31:09

• "It always comes down to the people. I don't care what you're selling, what service you're providing, whether you're Southwest Airlines or you're McDonald's, it always comes down to the people."

Contact Michael

www.teams.coach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/

Twitter: @michaelkingjr

Instagram: @michaelkingjrofficial

Contact Todd

www.truescope.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmurphyinfo/

Twitter (X): @Todder4News

Instagram: @jtoddmurphy

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From Bullied to Boardrooms: Martin Rowinski's Tech Titan Tale

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:35:00 -0000

In this captivating episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, host Michael King sits down with a giant in the tech industry, Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi. Martin's journey is nothing short of inspirational – from his humble beginnings as a bullied child to becoming a visionary leader reshaping the global technology landscape. With over 25 years of executive experience, Martin has co-founded Boardsi, a groundbreaking company in executive recruitment. He dives deep into how his unique blend of empathy and cutting-edge artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way executive recruitment is done, and how it's impacting personal branding in the corporate world. Tune in to this episode for an insightful look into the mind of a tech titan and learn valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the transformative power of personal experiences.

Key Points

• Empathy can transform team dynamics.

• True leadership involves vulnerability.

• Personal branding boosts executive careers.

• AI doesn't replace, but enhances human input.

• Professional networking should be purpose-driven.

Best Quotes

03:50 - 03:55

• "So my mom made the decision to get me to America so I can live an American dream."

05:03 - 05:10

• "I also went through corporate world led, led some teams there, ended up doing a lot of consulting..."

06:02 - 06:06

• "We started that right off the bat with a very basic platform."

06:20 - 06:28

• "And we're releasing a new platform, which is taking what we do way to the next level."

14:02 - 14:09

• "It's been obviously getting easier as it is right here, but I find a lot of joy."

17:01 - 17:08

• "So it's like watching all these little things and branding pay off, what's the end result?"

22:59 - 23:05

• "And the next morning I had a whole team meeting and I went around and asked everybody the same question..."

Connect With Us:

Michael King:

https://www.teams.coach

https://www.instagram.com/michaelkingjrofficial/

https://twitter.com/michaelkingjr

Martin Rowinski:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardsi/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOo-Hp7a5_JL02VhjNRoeQ

https://twitter.com/boardsi2

https://www.instagram.com/official.boardsi

https://www.facebook.com/Official.boardsi/

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Respect: The Currency of High-Performing Teams

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:42:00 -0000

Summary In this episode, executive coach Michael King explores the pivotal role of respect in building high performing teams and visionary leaders. Drawing from his personal experience and research, he highlights how respect fosters open communication, trust, and collaboration within teams. With statistics showing that respecting teams outperform others by 17%, stay on schedule 20% more, and are 25% more productive, King emphasizes the strategic advantage of respect and provides actionable insights for cultivating a culture of respect within organizations.

Key Points • Respect is the most valuable and expensive currency for a successful team • Embracing respect leads to increased teamwork, improved morale, and enhanced performance • Teams that prioritize respect outperform others by 17%, stay on schedule 20% more, and are 25% more productive • Respect breeds trust, enabling open and honest communication for effective problem-solving and decision-making • Respect is a two-way street: how you show respect determines how you receive it • Healthy debates are essential for growth and innovation, but must be handled with dignity and professionalism • Cultivating a culture of respect builds a strong foundation for success

Best Quotes 00:19 - 00:24 • "Respect is the most valuable and the most expensive currency for a team." 02:22 - 02:26 • "Respect breeds trust, and trust is the glue that holds teams together." 02:38 - 02:42 • "How you show respect to your team members is exactly how you will receive respect from them."

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Ralph Velasco, The Continental Drifter: A Unique Travel Experience

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Summary: In this episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, Ralph Velasco discusses his two travel brands and how he creates cultural tours that cater to photography enthusiasts. He also shares his story of becoming a travel photographer and tour organizer, along with his tips on setting clear client expectations and over-delivering on promises.

Key Points: • Ralph recently created a YouTube channel called The Continental Drifter, where he shares travel and photography tips for baby boomers and Gen X travelers. • Ralph's favorite trips are the Treasures of Armenia and the Republic of Georgia, and Mexico's Copper Canyons, which are somewhat off the beaten path but accessible and really exotic and unique. • Ralph believes in setting clear expectations and never over-promising but over-delivering in his business. • Cultural tours with a focus on photography appeal to people who want to experience a place's unique culture while taking great photos. • All people, including those with smartphones, can enjoy cultural tours; it's not just for people with fancy cameras. • Ralph's websites, photo enrichment.com, allal.com, and aag.com, offer trips focused on the Mediterranean and culture. • Trips from Ralph's umbrella brand, Continental Drifter, offer incredible experiences in cuisine, wine, and beautiful locales.

Best Quotes: 02:06 - 02:25 • "These aren't photo workshops where it's 12 hours a day, every sunrise, sunset photography. So these are very casual and I, I created these trips as sort of a hybrid between, I would call it a photo tour, which isn't quite a photo workshop, but that and a regular trip." 03:40 - 04:01 • "And so we spend the entire trip in one, maybe two locations and instead of, like I said, going around an entire country or region and spending eight hours in a vehicle getting from place to place, we pack and unpack once, and then we do little day trips that might be 30 minutes to an hour away." 13:35 - 13:45 • "People are gonna come on trips where they either can learn something or there's an activity like photography or learn a language or food."

About Ralph:Ralph Velasco is a U.S.-based travel photography instructor, author, and international guide who has organized and led over 120 international tours and more than 100 domestic tours in the United States. His international trips have included Armenia & the Republic of Georgia, Egypt, Morocco, the Adriatic, Central Europe, Iceland, Bhutan & Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Spain, Portugal, Tuscany, Romania, Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Turkey, and other locations. Ralph is an award-winning travel photography blogger, podcast host, and public speaker, and for more than 14 years, he’s been the Founder and CEO (Chief Experience Officer) of PhotoEnrichment Adventures.

Web: https://PhotoEnrichment.com

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Conversations with Coaches Sharedcast: Winning and Adapting to Change: Insights from an Executive Coach

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Summary Michael King, founder and CEO of Teams Co Coach, LLC, shares his coaching methodology and insights on the importance of adaptability and innovation in today's business landscape. He highlights the need for leaders to remain resilient in the face of uncertainty and embrace change to thrive.

Key Points • Failure can be a positive learning experience and a catalyst for growth. • With the rise of AI and other technologies, leaders must stay informed and prepared for change in their respective industries. • The shift towards digital media has caused some organizations to reevaluate their advertising strategies. • Embrace technology, social media, and identity maintenance through executive coaching to maintain one's brand and vision. • The smaller team cannot deliver the same results as the bigger team. • Find new effective ways for the smaller team to move forward. 6. The Aspire Leadership Program provides a community of leaders to collaborate and share insights with.

Best Quotes 07:48 - 07:58 • "When things start to shift, how you adapt, not necessarily react, but how you adapt and making sure that embracing change towards your future innovative strategies, those things matter." 10:49 - 10:57 • "People are cutting back their digital ad spend like never before. So what do you do? How do you do it?" 11:18 - 11:22 • "Cutting back without adjusting strategy, you will continue to lose. You're just gonna lose bigger." 11:56 - 12:00 • "You can't expect a smaller team to deliver the same results as your bigger team." 12:12 - 12:16 • "Embrace technology, embrace some of the new things that are being rolled out." 16:20 - 16:25 • "If you don't have executive coaching to keep identity maintenance alive, you will lose."

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Episode 22: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential w/ Michael King

Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Summary In this episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, host Michael King shares two powerful reminders for leaders that can propel them towards their fullest potential. He encourages leaders to be unshakeable and to embrace the 80% rule. By protecting their energy and focusing on progress, leaders can liberate themselves from unnecessary burdens and empower their team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Key Points • Leaders should protect their energy and cultivate unshakeable resolve • Embracing the 80% rule can liberate leaders from perfectionism and unnecessary burdens • Effective delegation allows leaders to leverage the strengths of their team and achieve more collectively • Leaders should aim for progress, not perfection • Trusting and empowering team members creates a ripple effect of productivity and innovation throughout the organization

Best Quotes 06:00 - 06:07 • "By delegating effectively, we can leverage the strengths of our team and achieve more collectively than we ever could do it alone" 07:31 - 07:35 • "Your journey is to become the best version of yourself, and it starts now"

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Episode 21: Creating Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with David Page

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000

David Page joins the Level Up Leader Podcast with Michael King to discuss his creative and exciting journey from investigative journalist w/ NBC to creating Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. He talks about leading by example, his radio show, and his journey to becoming a successful voiceover artist. He shares his experiences in leadership, the importance of curiosity and intelligence in creative endeavors, and how to promote his radio show.

Key Points • Created Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for Food Network • Wrote book Food Americana to explore American cuisine • Leadership requires patience and understanding • Curiosity and intelligence are essential for success in creative endeavors • David Page is a voiceover artist • His advice on how to Level Up Best Quotes 08:59 - 09:09 • "Immigrants brought various cuisines with them. We then modified them, revised them, made them our own, and together they created American cuisine." 13:06 - 13:16 • "My hobbies are my avocations. In other words, if I find something interesting and creative, I do it. It's, it's not as if at some point I'm going to stop doing that." 15:41 - 15:49 • "I never hired based on television experience so much as I hired based on two things. These are the only two things you need in any kind of journalistic or beyond that creative endeavor. You need intelligence and you need curiosity. If you're not curious, I have no interest in you." 27:13 - 27:24 Michael King: www.michaelkingjr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/

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Episode 20. Jeff Bartsch- The Best Story Wins

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:33:00 -0000

20. Jeff Bartsch- The best story wins

Welcome to the Level Up Leader Podcast. I am your host, Michael King. I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and Level Up their Leadership. On today’s podcast, I am joined by Jeff Bartsch. Jeff is a storyteller and marketing strategist who built his career as a television editor in Hollywood. His clients include ABC, NBC, Universal, Disney, Apple, and many others, with thousands of students and clients in over 50 countries around the world. His commentary on the entertainment industry has been featured in Time Magazine, USA Today, The Associated Press, and multiple textbooks. Jeff is the founder of Story Greenlight, an online community that helps experts and professional advisors shape their message, grow their business, and expand their impact in the world. Please welcome Jeff Bartsch to the Podcast.

Thank you for joining us today on the Level Up Leader podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts - it helps to get the word out. And make sure to Like, Subscribe & Follow, so you get all the episodes.

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.

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Michael King & Jesse Moore: Never Give Up.

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Jesse' Level Up Lesson: Never Give Up. There is always an answer or solution. Stay positive

My entire life.- One story specifically would be my Eagle Run story. My wife and I were a part of the Corporate team of Crane Coffee. Every Halloween, we would go around to each other eight coffee shops and celebrate the fun of Halloween. Take pictures and show off costumes. In 2017 as we were visiting our 7th of 8 stops, a car drove through their drive-thru kiosk. My entire left arm and hand were broken and dripping blood, but I immediately acted to ensure everyone was okay. My wife had much more severe injuries, but I ensured we had contact at the store. I loaded everyone into ambulances, rode to the hospital, and checked everyone in. The doctors forced me to check myself in, get checked out, and stay with the team and my wife until we recovered. I was staying positive and coordinating operations from the hospitals. I continue to empower others to let them know that even your worst day can be good with the right attitude. Nothing is out of reach with a good team.

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Winning Is a Team Experience - Jim Grauel and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:35:59 -0000

You’ve heard it said that the ones that embrace technology are the ones who will win.

In today's rapidly-evolving world, staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. And nowhere is that more true than in the world of life insurance.

Gone are the days of traditional policies and paper-based applications. Today, the most successful life insurance companies are the ones that have embraced technology to streamline their processes, make it easier for customers to apply, and provide faster, more personalized service.

Today I am excited to talk to you about another application in which this company is using technology to change the face of the life insurance industry.

Welcome to The Level Up Leader Podcast. I am your host, Michael King. I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and elevate their Leadership.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Jim Grauel, the CDO of FOXO Tech. Jim comes with an impressive tenure in the insurance industry, brandishing nearly 30 years of experience in roles ranging from agent to CDO. With prior experience from Legal & General, Physicians Mutual, and Assurity, he has been instrumental in building agencies, brokerages, and regions, and is now drawing upon this unique skill set to implement FOXO’s innovative “for agents, by agents” model.

Jim shares a story about how he had a boss that was jealous of his success and tried to move him out. I don’t know about you, but I have stories like that from my past…and it's painful. As leaders, we need to remember that it's not about who we are in charge of, but rather who’s in our charge. What are we doing daily to set our team members up for growth?

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced as a music producer..so that’s pretty cool. To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at https://teams.coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at teams.coach/levelupleaders

Music by: Names Without Numbers www.nameswithoutnumbers.com Where to find Jim: FOXOLIFE.com Other links: Instagram Twitter Linkedin To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page YouTube

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Lessons: Killing the Good Systems to Discover the Great | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:34:31 -0000

Welcome to the second episode of “Lessons” on the Level Up Leader Podcast. Today, Michael King talks about Killing the GOOD systems to find the Great Ones. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement is essential for any business’s success. In this episode, we discuss the importance of regularly evaluating your systems to identify and optimize the ‘great’ ones.

We also explore why it’s so important to have an objective understanding of the value each system provides, as well as how ‘killing the good’ can help you focus on creating great results.

Tune in to learn how consistent evaluation can enable you to find and implement better solutions that drive growth and success. To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page YouTube

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Accessible, Accountable, Attentive - Greg Griffith and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Today on The Level Up Leader Podcast, we’re thrilled to have Greg Griffith from King of Kings Church in Omaha, NE. Join us as Michael King asks him about how his leadership has enabled deep and meaningful change within his organization!

Here's a little about Greg:

“Having grown up on the west coast, being raised by a mom who grew up in an orphanage, and a dad who was an ex-police officer, I learned very early on what it means to work hard and live with each day as a gift.

"Life is a series of choices that can change our trajectory. When I consider the choices made about me as an adopted child, my life could be so different...yet God had a greater plan and purpose.

"Learning over the past 45 years, the intentionality of relational building, of making each day count, and savoring the gifts of others and of life, has made me a relational leader, who simply seeks to see in others great potential.

"I wouldn't say I have conquered all I set out to do, but I have figured out the purpose of life...and the potential of life.

"Together with my wife of 16 years, we have two girls - 15 and 10 - and are striving to make the most out of each day we have together.

"I love sports, reading, relaxing, binge tv watching, and technology. I hate running (jogging), but I do it to strive to reach 85. I've been a pastor at large churches for 19 years, and am an avid leadership learner. I love food and sharing my meals on social media.” - GG

Today, Greg challenges us to take our leadership up a notch by embracing three key traits - Accessibility, Accountability, and Attentiveness.

By being accessible and making ourselves available to others, we can build strong relationships.

By accepting accountability for both success and failure in all aspects of life, we are led to personal growth.

By giving attentiveness, we are not only actively listening but also showing genuine care towards those around us.

What an empowering opportunity!

Music by: Names Without Numbers www.nameswithoutnumbers.com Where to find Greg: https://www.kingofkings.org www.instagram.com/greggriffithleads www.facebook.com/greggriffithleads To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page YouTube

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Lessons: The Leadership Index | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the Level Up Leader Podcast. I'm your host, Michael King--Executive Coach and Founder of Teams.Coach, LLC!

Join me as we dive deep into today's leadership lesson about discovering our Leadership Indexes and emphasizing how important it is for leaders to make others feel appreciated in order to be remembered most effectively.

This short-form podcast will come out twice a month alongside the classic Level Up Leader show, so stay tuned!

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The ROI of People Investment - Melissa Brown and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:42:00 -0000

According to the Harvard Business Review, job resignations are still up 23% above pre-pandemic levels, and many organizations are short-staffed.

When just a few employees resign, their workloads can usually be redistributed among the remaining employees. In fact, many organizations are jumping on the #quiethiring bandwagon and unintentionally burning out their teams just to stay afloat. Today’s guest seems to be in the right place at the right time to help a very important niche in the dental industry.

Welcome to The Level Up Leader podcast. I am your host, Michael King. I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and elevate their Leadership.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Melissa Brown, the COO of Concierge Elite. Melissa holds a Master of Arts degree in Business Management specializing in Human Resources and several certifications in remote staffing, adult education, and training development.

Melissa is a veteran already in the entrepreneur space and is now paving the way in the remote team industry. Everyone, please welcome Melissa Brown to The Level Up Leader podcast.

In my conversation with Melissa, she opens up to me about her passion for investing in people. She states that “Great leaders invest in people. Investing in others creates margin and return. No hidden cost. The reason why over 98% population fails to invest is due to one thing and one thing only. Fear.”

This reminds me that Fear is the greatest enemy of progress that exists. More times than not, I am found working with a leader that has backed themselves into a limited mindset or stalled the performance of their team because of fear.

The return on investment when investing with people is significant. This is one investment that will never give us a bad return. Human Capital is our greatest asset.

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced as a music producer...so that’s pretty cool.

To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at Teams.Coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at Teams.Coach/LevelUpLeaders/

Source: https://hbr.org/2022/05/3-strategies-for-managing-an-understaffed-team Music by: Names without Numbers www.nameswithoutnumbers.com Where to find Melissa:https://www.conciergeelite.com/ Other links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-brown-462275232/ https://www.pinterest.com/conciergeelite/https://www.facebook.com/ConciergeElite.17 https://www.instagram.com/concierge.elite17/

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Rock N’ Roll, Social Anxiety, and the Pursuit of Joy - Name Without Numbers and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:27:00 -0000

In the early 2000s, a music genre called EMO was taking the world by storm. Some of my favorite artists came out of this period - Dashboard Confessional and Panic! At The Disco, to name two.

But there's one that is especially near and dear to me, a local band from Omaha, Nebraska...one that I happen to also produce...called Names Without Numbers. They beautifully blend solid Rock & Roll performance with high levels of intellect and excellent writing. Some 20 years after the band was formed, they have had a resurgence, just in time to catch some much-earned attention. Welcome to The Level Up Leader podcast. I am your host, Michael King. I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and elevate their Leadership. On today’s episode, I am joined by Ryan Cruickshank and Dave Owens of Names Without Numbers. One of my favorite parts of this interview is getting to dive into the lyrics of some of their best songs.

Ryan opens up about his struggle with Social Anxiety and why he decided to write a song about it. This hit home with me. Not too many people know that I have struggled with social anxiety most of my life, so knowing we were producing a song directly talking about it was right up my alley. Everyone, please welcome Names Without Numbers to The Level Up Leader podcast. Thank you for joining us today on The Level Up Leader podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts - it helps to get the word out. And make sure to Like, Subscribe & Follow, so you get all the episodes. I really like the fact that these guys are doing something to bring them joy. That is a measure of success for them. It’s not how much money their music is making. It’s about creating memories and doing something that they love.

One of the key factors that leads people into depression and burnout is the lack of joy in their life. I have a lot of respect for these guys for doing something that not only fills their buckets but also spreads a really intelligent message of hope. Please take a look at the show notes and check out their website for the upcoming release of FLORIDA, and their upcoming tour schedule. And also…an extra special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced as a music producer..so that’s pretty cool. To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at Teams.Coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at Teams.Coach/LevelUpLeaders/ Source: https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/names-without-numbers-new-song-florida-coming-soon

Music by: Names without Numbers www.nameswithoutnumbers.com Where to find Name Without Numbers:https://www.nameswithoutnumbers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nameswithoutnumbers/ https://www.instagram.com/nameswithoutnumbers/ To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page YouTube

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The “Who” is More Important Than the “What” - Kevin Cassidy and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:18:00 -0000

According to research from the Harvard Business Review, only 8% of people achieve their dreams and goals & 92% just give up or fail to make it all the way. It's a considerable percentage. Perseverance is the biggest factor when it comes to success. Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, "Energy and persistence conquer all things."

And I love this quote from Steve Jobs: "I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance." In talking with today’s guest, we hear an inspiring story of a leader who faced adversity early on in life but showed the power of perseverance to make a lasting impact. Today, I am joined by Kevin Cassidy. Kevin has been a Hollywood stuntman for over 17 years, featured in many movies you and I love. Spiderman, Ant-man…the list goes on and on. Now, Kevin is making a big shift to tell his story to the next generation. Everyone, please welcome Kevin to The Level-Up Leader podcast. Kevin shares his big value statement, focused on WHO you are rather than WHAT you are. I can relate to this. In working and coaching leaders, identity is the place where everything starts.

A leader eventually needs to face the first ceiling - removing false narratives about who they are. We cannot compete with horrible ideas of who we believe we are. Changing what we believe about ourselves is paramount to any leader leveling up. A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced as a music producer..so that’s pretty cool. To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at Teams.Coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at Teams.Coach/LevelUpLeaders/ Source: https://www.inc.com/matt-ehrlichman/11-quotes-that-inspire-startup-perseverance.html

Music by: Names without Numbers www.nameswithoutnumbers.com Where to find Kevin:https://www.kevincass.com To learn more about the podcast, please visit: Level Up Leader Facebook Group Teams.Coach Facebook Page YouTube

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The Way Back - Miles Welch and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:17:00 -0000

Steve Jobs was fired from his own company; Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, and Abraham Lincoln failed in business, had a nervous breakdown, and was defeated in eight elections. They all went on to experience tremendous success.

As an Executive Coach, I have a legitimate soft spot for a leader that has experienced rock bottom and has embraced honesty. As a society, we tend to move on too quickly from someone who has experienced failure.

I am a little different.

There is something so powerful about the next chapter of a leader that knows where they went wrong in the first place and does the work to ensure it doesn’t happen again. I want to be a part of that story.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Miles Welch. Miles Welch is a leadership coach with amazing experience in business and church. I have been Miles' coach for nearly 2 years and have seen him triple the size of his business and income over the time I have worked with him.

More importantly, I have seen Miles' life transform and witnessed the effect of that transformation on the leaders he serves.

Everyone, please welcome Miles Welch to The Level-Up Leader podcast.

Miles shares a story about waking up and writing on the whiteboard, "DO WHAT YOU CAN DO."

I like the simplicity of this but also its bold transparency. So often, it's easy for us to get distracted and only focus on the things that we can't do.

Miles also stated that if we focus on what we can do, the can-do grows. Take some time and jot down your Can DO list. Let’s allow this to get our focus today. Also, share your thoughts on today’s episode in the Level Up Leader Group on Facebook. Miles would love to see you there.

To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at Teams.Coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at Teams.Coach/LevelUpLeaders/

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/keldjensen/2012/08/08/rock-bottom-how-great-leaders-triumph-over-failure/?sh=33c113c16c38

Where to find Miles: https://www.facebook.com/mileswelchcoaching/

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Unexpected Stories for Unexpected Times - Malorie Maddox and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:04:00 -0000

Whoever tells the best story wins. There are so many authors and marketers attached to this saying that I wouldn’t dare put a claim of ownership to this for myself or anyone else really. The fact is that this perspective has served me well and has given our clients significant returns.

Why?

Because people care more about your motivation and the story behind the product and services you provide than they do about the services themselves.

An article published by the Harvard Business Review (linked below) speaks directly to this, going so far as to lead with the headline, “An Emotional Connection Matters More than Customer Satisfaction.”

This is where the power of the story ends up in a very unlikely place, with a determined leader to take the risks.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Malorie Maddox. Malorie is the Chief Marketing, Communications, and Strategy Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. She has an extensive history as a reporter for a regional TV station in Omaha, NE. When the opportunity came knocking for her to make a major career shift, it was a huge decision.

Since taking that leap, she has been able to build a great culture and also shift operational norms to match up with the storytelling convictions that she has honed for decades.

On top of all this, Malorie lost her husband after a long battle with cancer just five weeks before this interview. Thank you, Malorie, for making time to connect with me.

Everyone, please welcome Malorie Maddox to The Level Up Leader podcast.

In our conversation, Malorie shares that one of her best leadership practices is to include her team in an exercise in which they can openly identify the things that are working well, the things that need some adjustment, and the things that they need to stop doing.

One of the exercises we do here with my company is the "stop, start, refine" exercise as part of the Blue Sky Experience. The biggest win in utilizing these types of exercises is that you need to hear from your team about what they love and what they think.

True collaboration exists when you open up feedback for systems and strategies to execute the vision. This is where I see leaders fail. Protect your vision. Refine it. Vision can't be negotiable. But your systems and strategies can be. Open up the conversation with your team on the process it takes to produce results.

To find out more about everything we're up to, check us out at Teams.Coach, and don't forget to join our Facebook group at Teams.Coach/LevelUpLeaders/

Source: https://hbr.org/2016/08/an-emotional-connection-matters-more-than-customer-satisfaction

Where to find Malorie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malorie-maddox-028418161/

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Will The Church Arise? - Chris Sonksen and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:04:00 -0000

According to Gallup, “Americans' membership in houses of worship continued to decline last year, dropping below 50% for the first time in Gallup's eight-decade trend. In 2020, 47% of Americans said they belonged to a church, synagogue or mosque, down from 50% in 2018 and 70% in 1999.”

Christianity Today reports that in 2019, approximately 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the US, but 4,500 Protestant churches closed, according to estimates from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.

For over two decades of my life, I have served in music and executive roles in one of America’s fastest-growing churches. I have seen firsthand the life-changing experience that can happen in a healthy church when things are going right. I have also helped hundreds of churches over the years when things aren’t.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Chris Sonksen. Chris is a best-selling author, pastor, sought-after speaker, and the founder of Church Boom. He has spent decades of his life assisting and mentoring pastors and now has a new initiative that seems to be right on time. Please welcome Chris Sonksen to the podcast.

Chris shared a valuable concept that every leader needs to identify the things in our lives and organizations that are “mission critical”. Are you able to identify where your pressure is coming from that is trying to influence you? External Pressures. I know that I feel this every day. Then he described several levels of priority, with the bullseye being noted as MISSION CRITICAL. Mission Critical can be defined in this statement…If YOU don’t do this…we are in trouble. Take the bucket exercise that Chris shared, and feel free to drop your feedback in our group forum on our Level Up Leader Facebook page. Also, drop Chris some questions while you are there!

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.

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Source:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/may/lifeway-church-close-open-2019-planting-revitalization.html

Where to find Chris:

https://www.chrissonksen.com/

Overcoming Unconsciousness - Jay Guilford and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:45:00 -0000

If you have a brain, you have bias. We all have unconscious bias; it doesn’t make us bad people. Our brain wants to make sense of the world and the people around us. We categorize and label things and people so our brains can move fast. It’s actually tied to your survival.

But check this out.

Forbes Magazine states that “Unconscious bias if left unchecked, can impact employees’ productivity, sense of belonging, and retention rates. One survey found that workers who reported experiencing workplace bias were 33% more likely to feel alienated, 34% more likely to withhold ideas and solutions, and 80% would not refer people to their employer.”

Regarding unconscious bias, today’s guest is doing what he can to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion and address unconscious bias in some really creative ways.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Jay Guilford. Jay is the founder and co-partner of CoWorks Leadership Strategists. Jay has an incredibly fun and diverse history of working with big brands like Cirque du Soleil and has some really big dreams for the future. Please welcome Jay to the podcast.

Jay shares that his greatest leadership tip is ensuring your weekly feedback systems were relevant and effective. Even here at Teams.Coach, we design our feedback systems to ensure that we clearly communicate our weekly goals on Monday, follow up on progress midweek, and then clearly land the plane. Did we meet goals, or did we struggle this week?

Jay points out that it’s in our human nature to steer away from critical feedback because we are wired to feel like it leads to conflict. Remember, whenever we avoid giving fair and accurate feedback, the tension becomes greater because the results never change.

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.

Music Artist: Names Without Numbers

Where to find Jay:

https://www.coworkslead.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesguilford/

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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/workers-say-this-is-the-no-1-reason-theyll-quit.html

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The Power of Proximity - David Dickinson and Michael King | The Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:50:00 -0000

Disconnection is making workers feel lonely and isolated, that their colleagues don’t care about them and that they’re replaceable, according to the Airspeed/Workplace Intelligence report that surveyed 800 C-suite leaders and 800 workers in March.

A majority see their work as solely transactional: 52% of workers reported they’re only in it for the paycheck.

CNBC reports that being disconnected and lacking proximity are the #1 factors for resigning. This was an issue before covid, but now it’s worse.

Regarding proximity, today’s guest is doing what he can to make sure this isn't an issue within his company.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by David Dickinson. David is the founder and president of Bankers Compliance Consulting. Bankers Compliance Consulting has been making an impact for over 30 years. Dave is an active educator and a highly respected and sought-after leadership guru throughout the industry.

I enjoy talking to Dave because he is a no-nonsense leader. He is passionate about what he believes, and he does what he can to make sure that no one on his team is left guessing what he is thinking. He makes connection a priority. He also pauses long enough to recognize that human capital is his greatest asset and to ensure his team is cared for. A leader that recognizes this will never lose.

Please stop by the Level Up Leader Group on Facebook and interact with Dave.

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music. We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.

Source:

Where to find David:

https://www.bankerscompliance.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dickinson-1905342/

Twitter.com/bccdavid

Meaningful Change and Impact - Michele Isaly and Michael King | Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:39:01 -0000

Everyone would agree that the organization that embraces change the best is the organization that wins. How you implement change matters.

“Good leaders listen before they act. And the best leaders prioritize listening to their best people.”

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Michele Isaly. Michele is the Regional Vice President for Word and Brown. Michele has decades of experience leading and her story of how she addresses change is something we can all relate to. Please welcome Michele to the podcast.

Source:

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/247361/change-culture-listen-best-people.aspx

Where to find Michele:

https://www.wordandbrown.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-isaly-3a2008a/

To learn more about the podcast, please visit:

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/247361/change-culture-listen-best-people.aspx

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Rewriting Yourself - John Michael Morgan and Michael King | Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:38:55 -0000

According to the Harvard Business Review, “If you want to understand why some companies have a toxic culture, underperform relative to their potential, and eventually collapse — look no further than the quality of their leadership teams. Whereas competent leaders cause high levels of trust, engagement, and productivity, incompetent ones result in anxious, alienated workers who practice counterproductive work behaviors and spread toxicity throughout the firm.”

On today’s podcast, I am joined by John Michael Morgan. John Michael is a best-selling author and celebrated coach. I have worked with John Michael for the better half of a year. John Michael is sincere, honest, and brilliant. Please welcome John Michael to the podcast.

Source: https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-to-spot-an-incompetent-leader

Where to find John Michael:

https://johnmichaelmorgan.com

Linkedin.com/in/JohnMichaelMorgan/

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethfreedman/2021/07/10/are-you-a-boring-leader-what-others-might-be-saying/?sh=511b42931821

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Keeping Things Interesting - Bill Cook and Michael King | Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:38:47 -0000

To be a good leader, you have to be interesting. You have to keep things interesting. Leaders often start losing traction because they have become boring and need to engage their team.

According to Forbes, being boring happens to most good leaders. And we often confuse being INTERESTING with CHARISMA…and that’s simply not the case. Curiosity seems to be the secret sauce to keeping leadership interesting.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Bill Cook. Bill is an Executive Vice President of Development for BIO PLUS. Bill has decades of experience keeping things interesting for his teams. Please welcome Bill to the podcast.

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The Art is Listening - Jeremy Miller and Michael King | Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:38:35 -0000

It’s an important fact that trust increases the power of your organization substantially. In fact, the Harvard Business Review states that organizations with high levels of trust have 106% more energy and 50% more productivity. A straightforward way to increase trust is by increasing your level of listening.

And that’s precisely what today’s guest is doing.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Jeremy Miller. Jeremy is Polly’s Vice President of Enterprise Development and an all-around great leader. Please welcome Jeremy to the podcast.

Source: https://hbr.org/2017/01/the-neuroscience-of-trust

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Let's Talk About "Why" - Jen Gruber and Michael King | Level Up Leader | Teams.Coach

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:38:27 -0000

Turnover rates are at a staggering high. “Quiet quitting” has become a term that is globally accepted. I was told that people don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Is there anything we can do about this?

We decided we would.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by one of our key stakeholders, Jen Gruber. Jen has been a valued team member and comes with tons of success in marketing. She is the head of Marketing for Sales with the Lincoln Journal Star. Please welcome Jen to the podcast.

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