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Best Places to Lead

Jerry Macnamara

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Welcome to the Best Places to Lead show with your host, Jerry Macnamara,Every company - every organization - has the potential to be great. What Jerry has learned over the last twenty-five years is that leaders hold the key to unlocking a company’s potential - or shackling it to mundane mediocrity. On this show, we will bring together CEOs and business experts to help fill in the gaps of what great leaders do differently to unlock that potential. If you’re a B2B business owner looking to bui ...
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For the world's best scuba diving you need to go to Asia - and there's so many amazing places to dive, it can be hard to know where to start. Each episode of Dive Happy helps you get acquainted with a particular dive hot spot, explaining what makes it so special, what you can hope to see and some practical notes on how to get there and what to think about when planning a trip. divehappy.substack.com
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Entrepreneurs excel at launching new business ventures. As go-getters, they have the drive and follow through it takes to move great ideas from the idea stage to reality. But the entrepreneur’s strengths are also their weaknesses, especially when it comes time to scale the business. The hardest thing for them to do? Let go of control. On this week’…
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Entrepreneurs are well known for their resilience and ability to adapt to ever-changing markets. However, evolving from an initial business model to a more sustainable, scalable one often came with its unique set of challenges. One of the most difficult aspects of this transition was learning to trust and delegate rather than maintaining tight cont…
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Many business owners have overlooked the importance of creating value for people, often focusing on transactional relationships rather than transformative ones. However, investing time, energy, and resources to provide value to our people not only builds a positive reputation but also fosters meaningful relationships and strong connections. In this…
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Often, the road to success is dotted with unexpected twists and turns. Conquering adversity and navigating the choppy waters of the business world are feats that Kara Smith Brown, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of LeadCoverage, knows all too well. With a track record of spearheading her own venture, Kara has remarkably transformed her challenges…
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The line between competitors and customers is often quite distinct, yet Dave Walens, CEO of Exploring Digital, has managed to blur this boundary, turning his rivals into his clients. With roots in the trade show industry, Dave has taken a visionary leap through acquisition. After purchasing Brumark, a flooring solutions company, David set out to ex…
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Have you ever heard someone describe themself as “an idea person”? If you haven’t, you likely know at least one person who is always pitching their friends a new, million-dollar idea. What sets the ideal person apart from the entrepreneur though, is execution. Entrepreneurs don’t just have great ideas; they also commit to and follow through on an i…
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Entrepreneurs don’t set out to start companies that recreate the conditions they want to escape. Yet too often, leaders forget that starting your own business also means creating the kind of company you want to work for. But if what you left is all you know, it can be hard to see the choice points to help get you there. So how do you avoid only loo…
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Every company needs high-achievers who execute and drive results for the team. But some people make shit happen, and others just can't get to the finish line. That's why I'm excited to share my proven execution framework with you, centered around what I call the "5 T's" of execution. With this framework, you'll be able to understand, diagnose, and …
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Most people don’t set out to start a business with the intention of selling it. Even leaders of small businesses that grow into million-dollar enterprises don’t start every new day looking for a buyer. But sometimes, you have to know when to let go and start on a new adventure. This week, I'll sit down with Dave Molenda, Founder of Positive Polarit…
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Just because you’re a leader, doesn’t mean you need to do everything. It also doesn’t even mean you’re necessarily good at everything. True leadership is possible when you recognize where to use your energy is best spent to help your organization achieve success. But when you’re so used to doing it all to make it to the top, knowing how to let go a…
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Sometimes, business moves so fast that it can feel like the worst thing you could do is pause. And sometimes, circumstances beyond your control force you to halt all business and reassess. While your first instinct may be to either push through doing what you’ve always done or close shop forever, those are rarely your only options. But how do you f…
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to make decisions in your business? Whether it's choosing which project to pursue or deciding on the best way to allocate your resources, decision-making can be a challenging process. But it doesn't have to be that way. In our upcoming episode of the Best Places to Lead Show, I'll be sharing my top tips for impl…
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There are many hats that a CEO has to wear, including coach, mediator, problem-solver, to name only three. It can be overwhelming to juggle so many competing priorities and needs, especially when first launching your business. As your company grows, it only gets more challenging. But there is a tool every CEO should have in their toolbox that cuts …
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You’ve heard me say this many times: no one shows up to work thinking, “I want to suck today.” As we know, underperformance is usually a symptom of a larger issue, such as a lack of time or training. It’s also true that sometimes, the type of work is emotionally draining, and it’s our responsibility as leaders to provide the tools and knowledge to …
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Most of us are subject matter experts in something. For some of us, it’s sales, for others, it’s a specific formula for a cleaning agent, and for others still, it’s understanding a process so well that the consultation and public speaking requests keep pouring in. When we move into leadership roles though, we rarely need to call on that expertise d…
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We have many responsibilities as leaders. One of the most important responsibilities is keeping an eye on the financials. From monitoring project budgets to reviewing income statements, we know that everything in business comes with a cost, especially when the goal is to add value. Imagine what our organizations could achieve if every individual at…
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Everyone wants to know what their Executive Leadership Team really thinks. And our Executive Leaders rarely have time to spend detailing the process behind every decision they make. But this week, they do! On this week’s episode of Best Places to Lead, join me for a special peek inside the Boardroom with 18 senior leaders. You’ll hear from industry…
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Remote work has given employees back a level of autonomy over how to best use their time that was sorely missed in the workplace. And despite the worries of many, companies that adopted hybrid or fully remote models long after the COVID-19 lockdowns ended to continue to do well. But with more employee autonomy comes less employer control. On a new …
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Leaders know that communication is an essential skill. Whether closing a sale or managing a delicate change initiative, being able to clearly and directly express yourself is at the center of leading others. And it’s not just in our work lives where the ability to communicate what we need or the vision we’re working toward matters. It also impacts …
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Leaders are tasked with making many high-impact decisions on a daily basis. It’s important to feel confident not just in the choices you make, and in the process used to make them. But, with the extreme daily pressures, making effective decisions as fast as you need to keep pace with the business is difficult. This is why I’m bringing Clint Rusch o…
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As leaders, we all strive for success and understand that achieving it can be difficult. Yet we often overlook the challenge of staying humble on the way to the top. The truth is that without maintaining a measured attitude in life and business, you run the risk of losing everything. On this week’s episode, Marques Ogden will share with me the stor…
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Leaders need to grow to succeed and must have the right mindset to embrace change in a turbulent economy. Change is inevitable in life. And change can be both positive and negative. It is essential for leaders to embrace a growth mindset to help them be open to new ideas, think outside of the box, and take risks that could lead to great rewards. Bu…
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As the dust settles from our New Year's resolutions and we go deeper into the work, we realize how much positive change comes from our mindsets. A bulletproof mindset is one that evolves from knowing yourself, your mission, and your goals through and through but also meeting this with effort. Our guest Timmy Gallagher--an executive leader, retired …
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Leaders want it all! This is especially true at the beginning of every year (hello, gym memberships!). Excelling at work and also your healthy relationships become the driving force of your daily work. So, what gets in the way? Your own self-limiting beliefs, which can take away opportunities for you to be fulfilled and accomplish your goals. That’…
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I made a goal how can I intentionally help CEO Charlie, an avatar I speak to, he’s in his early 40s, have a successful company but want to get to the next level. I believe it's possible for any company to attain greatness. It's the leader who paves the way for that to come true or prevents it from doing so. That's why I am working with the help of …
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Most CEOs would like to master how to build quality relationships within their organizations. It’s important to know more about personnel, senior leaders, and partners to discern the most sound decisions and to take appropriate actions to give themselves the best chance of success. However, many of us leaders don’t realize we’ve put up barriers tha…
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Like those in any industry, owners and leaders that are considered ‘blue-collar’ usually want to grow their businesses and build successful people-first companies. But most of us don’t know how to transform our mindset to empower teams. Fortunately, Kyle Gillette is arriving to impart his framework, which helps leaders shift their mindsets toward t…
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Many business leaders are realizing the need to level up client engagement strategies, and studies have shown how much this matters since acquiring new customers can cost several times more than retaining them. Many of us still struggle to build relationships with clients, though. We often get stuck focusing on closing deals quickly and treating cl…
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Many business owners, leaders, and executives want to propel their businesses to success like Jeff Bezos did with Amazon, and the frameworks they're using today are definitely worth studying. But most of us think of these frameworks as secrets, and it might be difficult for many of us to understand how Amazon's practices can drive our businesses to…
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As American workers leaving their jobs continue to set records this year, many leaders want to get a firm grasp on a formula to curb this trend. Attracting more people and retaining them is crucial for any business’s success and growth. Most leaders end up with engagement tactics that only offer a band-aid solution, though, and they continuously fa…
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Many of us business leaders strive to be financially successful responsibly, and we find that it’s important to care for human talent and the environment. Sometimes we struggle with realizing the importance of people versus making money, and many don’t know how to achieve the balance of the triple bottom: profit, people, and the planet. That’s why …
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As companies grow, senior leaders must always consider how they can attract and retain more people to sustain the same quality of business. However, leaders might not see how much a clear purpose as a company impacts their reputation in becoming a talent destination. That’s why my next interview is with Jay Wilkinson, whose track record shows how s…
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Leaders in a high-performance culture want to cultivate values that help organizations grow, and feedback is a vital factor. But CEOs and senior leaders often struggle with giving and receiving feedback, either because they undervalue it or because they overdo the process and come on too strong. This is why I am so excited to converse with my frien…
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CEOs and senior leaders want to communicate effectively in business, so they devote resources to acquire expertise and tools to achieve this goal. The way leaders communicate doesn’t always correspond with how their clients and colleagues exchange information, however. That’s why I’m presenting lessons, insights, and tips on how CEOs and senior lea…
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With the growing power of consumers in today’s market, CEOs need their sales teams to be as consistent as possible with the company’s consumer-centric values and to draw more clients who seek trustworthy and authentic brands. As a result, sales leaders must consider ways to rewire their conversations to promote trust and cultivate genuine relations…
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Dedicated CEOs and senior leaders strive to communicate their vision, values, and culture effectively and to positively impact employee retention, productivity, and revenue. Business leaders aren’t always good storytellers, though. Many lack clarity on how to frame simple and engaging stories for their people and the market. In fact, US businesses …
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Executive leaders always want clarity in determining their next impactful action and to focus their efforts on improving the quality of their decisions going forward. However, many in the higher leadership tier find themselves doing too much and don’t know which aspects of the organization to focus on and how to do it. That’s why I’ve invited Trey …
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As leaders becoming intentional and value-driven at work and in life makes us want to share this impact with our communities. This often fuels our passion for doing business but also for opening discussions through avenues like podcasting. After some time, though--six months in my case--we can often stumble and feel exhausted. We might even start t…
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As senior leaders, we always want to cultivate a positive mental space that allows us to focus on prioritizing the things that matter. However, sometimes we continue pushing forward through the chaos of life, even when it isn't the right thing to do, and we don’t know how to reduce that noise that distracts us from the focus we need to succeed. Tha…
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CEOs and founders want their companies to grow and must sustain the factors that fuel such success. But as companies and organizations scale, leaders tend to lose touch with their people and eventually fail at retaining high performers, who are responsible for the growth. That’s why I’m having a conversation with Tom Vranas, Chief of Staff for Inno…
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In today’s digital age, business leaders want to leverage the Internet’s wide reach to billions of consumers globally and grow their brand’s exposure to bridge the “know, like and trust” arc. But most leaders simply don’t know how to do it authentically. This is what former CMO Erik Cabral will share with us. Erik is the founder of the fast-growing…
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In a diverse and constantly evolving business world, CEOs and senior leaders put a high value on resolving conflicts in workplaces as quickly as possible and driving teams back to focusing on their goals. But most people suck at having crucial conversations. When the stakes are high, most people fear the conflict instead of leaning into it - especi…
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Leaders want to effectively develop the best company culture and create the perfect conditions for their organization to grow. But oftentimes, leaders lack clarity in what area needs focus to produce the positive outcomes they want. Is it on their people, customers, or internal systems and process that are key to the company’s success? That’s why w…
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Leaders need to focus on their real priorities and and unlock the opportunity to make every day the best day ever. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed with so many demands and distractions. Overwhelm turns into frustration. Frustration leads to procrastination. The spiral of negative performance begins. That's why we have Scott White, the “Life is Too…
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What Leaders Can Learn from the Spy’s Code of Trust As leaders, it’s critical to build trust and give trust to grow the organization. Otherwise, It’s lonely sitting at the table paranoid about the next move you’ll make. Or, really lonely being the scared solopreneur. But, how do we know who to trust - and when we can trust them? That’s why we’ve in…
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According to a recent study, CEOs only trust 48% of senior executives to deliver results. Crazy right? Companies face a crisis of clearly articulating a plan, providing the tools and resources to succeed and an accountable culture to deliver results. Establishing a culture of accountability will accelerate your success faster than any other aspect …
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As leaders, we put a ton of energy into casting a vision, and convincing our team it's for them. But if they don't want it themselves, it can throw you off your game, and limit your ability to reach the rest of the team That's why you need frameworks that will keep your energy on track, your motivation high, and your team wanting to follow you. Thi…
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The chaos happening around us right now- war, COVID, recession, etc.- is seeping into our business and personal lives, but we need to find a way to separate the news headlines from our personal stories. That's why creating a habit of contemplation is more important than ever. Enter Timmy Gallagher. His role in law enforcement leadership has forced …
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Leaders pride themselves on getting into flow, crushing goals and unlocking the next level of performance…but sometimes they just get stuck. It’s even more frustrating when they can’t figure out how to get back on track. Sound familiar? This is why Jerry presented his foundational performance framework, The Personal Pentagon. It’s the framework he …
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As COVID declines, people share renewed hope of gathering. And, for many CEOs, the same is true about looking to return to their offices to foster community and collaboration. Employers raise concerns about their workforce's ability to be creative and the diminishing culture in a remote work setup. However, not all employees are as enthusiastic. In…
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