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May 6, 2019

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May 6, 2019

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CEOs successfully leading growth companies require continual learning, new thinking and a guided approach. CEO BrainFood was created to be a resource and guide for entrepreneur founders and CEOs seeking insights and useful tools to help them build enterprise value, generate higher profits, and develop the talent needed to consistently win at the Great Game of Business.

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Welcome to CEO BrainFood: In this introductory episode, executive coach and host of CEO BrainFood welcomes his podcast producer, Harry Duran. Together they discuss the impetus behind the creation of the podcast. Michael covers some of his background and training and discusses what led him to create the show. by CEO BrainFood
25 min listen
007 Scalable Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael broaches the topic of building and scaling leadership within organizations. Michael provides steps for scaling leadership that include performing a talent assessment and presenting a clear and articulate perspective of strategy, among others. He speaks to the importance of a strong leadership development process that is centered on alignment, execution and renewal. Finally, Michael identifies the attributes that comprise a great leader and challenges the audience to continuously improve and hone their own leadership skills. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
002 What is Competitive Advantage?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of identifying the core competency within an organization in order to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Through historical case studies from Southwest Airlines and L’Oréal, Michael highlights how organizations leverage their differentiation in order to profit. Finally, Michael speaks to the importance of identifying and understanding the core customer and provides organizations with questions to reflect on as they begin the process of identifying their core competency. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
003 Authentic Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of authentic leadership within organizations. Michael provides specific examples of both current and historic authentic leaders, including Lee Iacocca, Tony Hsieh, and Bill George. Michael lists the nine key factors of authentic leadership, from clearing out unethical behavior to the importance of following your passion. Finally, Michael speaks to the value of mentorship, and encourages the audience to both seek out and act as a mentor at some point in life. by CEO BrainFood
28 min listen
The War For Talent: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show that provides key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode, host Michael Langhout stresses the importance of hiring high-quality employees that align with sound company culture. Michael provides specific methodologies he utilizes for talent assessment as well as strategies to improve employee education. Finally, Michael provides three key resources for listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving war for talent. by CEO BrainFood
30 min listen
009 The 3HAG Way: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brainfood, Michael outlines the planning system known as The 3HAG (3-Year Highly Achievable Goals) Way by Shannon Susko and how this system is designed to take complex strategies and make them clear, simple and implementable. Michael breaks down the strategy into foundation, team, and execution system and the best practiced methods used in 3HAG Way to help organizations grow effectively. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
006 Leading High Performance Cohesive Teams: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the components necessary to lead high performing cohesive teams. Michael identifies the importance of hiring the right people, emotional intelligence, and being present as three key factors in developing high-functioning teams. Finally, Michael lists six crucial points for leading cohesive teams. These include having a set number of KPIs (key performance indicators), ongoing training, and decision-making authority, among others. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
004 Do You Have the Right Talent?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of finding the right talent to grow and scale an organization. Michael references the great Jim Collins’ six core competencies of hiring a team. These include hiring talent who are responsible, consistent, and do not require micro-management. Michael also introduces the concept of mirror maturity and urges all organizations to develop their own set of core values in order to identify and retain the right talent. by CEO BrainFood
31 min listen
005 Business Acceleration by Design: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael discusses the concept of business acceleration by design. Specifically, Michael identifies Exponential Organizations, or EXOs, such as Amazon, Google, Uber and Intel and provides examples on how each is growing their business in unprecedented ways. He talks about the importance of cash as a vehicle for business growth and identifies the four components of the cash conversion cycle. Finally, Michael lists the eleven main attributes of an EXO company, which range from algorithms and dashboards to leveraging assets and experimentation. by CEO BrainFood
29 min listen
008 Everyone Needs a Coach: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the value and impact coaching can have on individuals, teams and organizations. Michael makes compelling arguments for why everyone, regardless of status, needs a coach. He identifies key roles that great coaches fulfill, including their ability to spot gaps in performance, reduce tension, and define the execution of strategies. Finally, Michael discusses how effective coaching can impact the three areas of leadership. by CEO BrainFood
27 min listen
018 Lifetime Learning with Daniel Marcos: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Daniel Marcos on to discuss his experience as an entrepreneur and CEO. Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, the leading online executive education company for C level executives at fast growing firms. Michael and Daniel break down the four growth stages of business, the inherent value of coaching, and the importance of self-care. Finally, Daniel shares his beliefs on core values and speaks to his Master of Business Dynamics Program. by CEO BrainFood
64 min listen
015 Do You Know Your Critical Number?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael speaks to one of the most important aspects of running a business: knowing your critical number. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between which numbers are important and which numbers are critical. Michael breaks down the process of identifying the critical number, forecasting that number out, and looking at the drivers that are associated with that number. Finally, Michael shares insights on how engaging and educating employees can help support and grow businesses exponentially. by CEO BrainFood
21 min listen
010 Are you a Multiplier or a Diminisher?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael distinguishes the differences of the two leadership styles as identified in Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. These leadership styles are identified as “Multipliers” and “Diminishers”. Michael challenges us to reflect on the characteristics of both leadership styles, how they affect the growth of a team and the whole organization, and he provides a roadmap to focus on becoming Multipliers and how to get better at it. by CEO BrainFood
28 min listen
011 Building a Culture of Trust: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of building a culture of trust. He identifies the five key factors that contribute to building a strong culture of trust. These include finding and defending your ‘cores,’ building authentic relationships, and leading transparently/being present, among others. Finally, Michael encourages listeners to practice new ways of consistently communicating within organizations to build a strong culture of trust. by CEO BrainFood
22 min listen
014 Create a Living Culture with Authentic Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael takes a deep dive into the process of creating the right culture through authentic leadership. Culture is a differentiator in the market, which sets organizations like Zappos and Disney apart from their competitors. Michael speaks to the importance of building trust in order to become an authentic leader. Finally, Michael provides a series of questions we can ask ourselves to see if we are aligned with the core values of our organizations. by CEO BrainFood
29 min listen
013 Finding the Right Customer, Part 2 with Blaine Millet: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael welcomes back to the show author, speaker, and entrepreneur Blaine Millet to discuss the results organizations can expect by adopting a customer obsession strategy, including differentiation. Blaine breaks down the three critical components of the ‘REMARKable Triangle,’ a visual tool for organizations looking to become customer obsessed. Finally, Blaine and Michael discuss the importance of attracting and acquiring the right customers for your organization. by CEO BrainFood
41 min listen
012 The Magic of Customer Obsession, Part 1 with Blaine Millet: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Blaine Millet to discuss his background and passion for customers. Blaine shares his belief that customer obsession can directly impact an organization’s culture and ability to market themselves. He provides examples of customer obsession with stories of Zappos and Ritz-Carlton Hotels. Finally, Michael teases part two of his interview with Blaine Millet and provides the audience with a new useful tool. by CEO BrainFood
36 min listen
016 Driving Growth with KPIs: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael continues his discussion about the critical number and highlights its importance in driving growth within organizations. Michael talks about the factors that influence and drive positive actions towards the critical number. He also breaks down the process of developing KPIs, distinguishes between accountability and responsibility, and shares his thoughts on priorities, forecasting and measuring. Finally, Michael speaks to the importance of setting goals that are smart, realistic, and in the best interests of the organization. by CEO BrainFood
34 min listen
019 Purpose is Central to Strategy: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael talks about the importance of finding your purpose and making that purpose a key driver in strategy. Michael discusses the rise in popularity of entrepreneurship and suggests that a key reason for this phenomenon is that individuals are yearning to find a sense of purpose. Michael touches on the concept of Massive Transformational Purpose, or MTPs, which are big, ambitious grand challenges. They serve as the directional compass for organizations such as Disney, Google, Apple, and Coca-Cola. Finally, Michael shares the story of how he found his own purpose and leaves the audience with a self-inquiry question to consider. by CEO BrainFood
23 min listen
017 Three Execution Disciplines: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael takes a step back to discuss the three execution disciplines: priorities, data metrics and communication rhythms. He reinforces the importance of identifying and understanding your organization’s critical number. He breaks down the value of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the impact they can have on organizations. Finally, Michael stresses the importance of operating a team that values communication, trust, and performance. by CEO BrainFood
22 min listen
020 Achieving Financial Independence with Paul Adams: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Paul Adams on to discuss the work he does helping clients design and build a life that can lead to financial independence. Paul is the founder and CEO of Sound Financial Group, an organization that helps individuals, small businesses and corporations navigate through all phases of their wealth-building journey. Michael and Paul discuss common mistakes entrepreneurs make, the proper formula for valuing a business, and the ever-expanding role of a CEO. Finally, Paul provides an interesting thought experiment and speaks to his podcast, Your Business, Your Wealth. by CEO BrainFood
42 min listen
021 The Great Game Interview with Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker on to discuss their respective roles as President and Vice President at The Great Game of Business. Rich and Steve address the concept of open-book management, one that is at the core of The Great Game of Business. They speak to the importance of investing in hiring a dominant workforce, engaging employees to become better business thinkers, and the concept of self-funded bonuses. Finally, Rich and Steve discuss the value of curating a healthy culture within an organization. by CEO BrainFood
55 min listen
024 Ethics, Value, & Purpose with Albert Erisman: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites executive, professor and author, Albert Erisman to the show to talk about ethics, value and purpose within organizations. Al is Executive in Residence at the School of Business and Economics Seattle Pacific University. He is also the co-chairman of the Theology of Work Project and editor of Ethix Magazine. Michael and Al talk about their belief that purpose and ethics outweigh pure profit in measuring the success of an organization. Al shares stories from his book, The ServiceMaster Story, including a breakdown of the Four Objectives. Finally, they expound on the value of setting a proper foundation, hiring the right people, and fostering a culture where by CEO BrainFood
42 min listen
022 Coaching with a Purpose with Mark Green: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Mark Green on to discuss his experience as a strategic advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. Throughout his career, Mark has addressed, coached and advised thousands of business leaders, helping them unlock more of their potential and teaching them how to do the same for their teams. Michael and Mark discuss hidden growth killers, universal quantifiers, and the five symptoms of fear. Mark speaks to the value he places on purposefulness and the strategic benefit organizations gain from having a clear purpose. Finally, Mark talks about his book, Activators, as well as other projects that are occupying his time. by CEO BrainFood
55 min listen
025 Maintaining Resiliency in the Face of Stress and Adversity with Susan Drumm: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode, Michael invites founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership, Susan Drumm to the show to talk about leadership, resilience, and the importance of delegation. Susan speaks to her experience with helping leaders become more effective as well as top assessment tools she utilizes in her work, including 360 Feedback and the Enneagram tools. by CEO BrainFood
41 min listen
023 Mastering The Great Game with Jack Stack: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites author, strategist, and Founder, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation, Jack Stack on to discuss his experience as a pioneer of leadership through open-book management. Michael and Jack talk about The Great Game of Business as well as Jack’s latest book, Change The Game. They expound on the importance of forecasting, critical numbers, and job creation. Finally, Jack shares his thoughts on the state of the economy as well as his predictions for the year ahead. by CEO BrainFood
57 min listen

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025 Maintaining Resiliency in the Face of Stress and Adversity with Susan Drumm: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode, Michael invites founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership, Susan Drumm to the show to talk about leadership, resilience, and the importance of delegation. Susan speaks to her experience with helping leaders become more effective as well as top assessment tools she utilizes in her work, including 360 Feedback and the Enneagram tools. by CEO BrainFood
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022 Coaching with a Purpose with Mark Green: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Mark Green on to discuss his experience as a strategic advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. Throughout his career, Mark has addressed, coached and advised thousands of business leaders, helping them unlock more of their potential and teaching them how to do the same for their teams. Michael and Mark discuss hidden growth killers, universal quantifiers, and the five symptoms of fear. Mark speaks to the value he places on purposefulness and the strategic benefit organizations gain from having a clear purpose. Finally, Mark talks about his book, Activators, as well as other projects that are occupying his time. by CEO BrainFood
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021 The Great Game Interview with Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker on to discuss their respective roles as President and Vice President at The Great Game of Business. Rich and Steve address the concept of open-book management, one that is at the core of The Great Game of Business. They speak to the importance of investing in hiring a dominant workforce, engaging employees to become better business thinkers, and the concept of self-funded bonuses. Finally, Rich and Steve discuss the value of curating a healthy culture within an organization. by CEO BrainFood
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019 Purpose is Central to Strategy: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael talks about the importance of finding your purpose and making that purpose a key driver in strategy. Michael discusses the rise in popularity of entrepreneurship and suggests that a key reason for this phenomenon is that individuals are yearning to find a sense of purpose. Michael touches on the concept of Massive Transformational Purpose, or MTPs, which are big, ambitious grand challenges. They serve as the directional compass for organizations such as Disney, Google, Apple, and Coca-Cola. Finally, Michael shares the story of how he found his own purpose and leaves the audience with a self-inquiry question to consider. by CEO BrainFood
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018 Lifetime Learning with Daniel Marcos: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael invites Daniel Marcos on to discuss his experience as an entrepreneur and CEO. Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, the leading online executive education company for C level executives at fast growing firms. Michael and Daniel break down the four growth stages of business, the inherent value of coaching, and the importance of self-care. Finally, Daniel shares his beliefs on core values and speaks to his Master of Business Dynamics Program. by CEO BrainFood
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017 Three Execution Disciplines: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael takes a step back to discuss the three execution disciplines: priorities, data metrics and communication rhythms. He reinforces the importance of identifying and understanding your organization’s critical number. He breaks down the value of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the impact they can have on organizations. Finally, Michael stresses the importance of operating a team that values communication, trust, and performance. by CEO BrainFood
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016 Driving Growth with KPIs: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael continues his discussion about the critical number and highlights its importance in driving growth within organizations. Michael talks about the factors that influence and drive positive actions towards the critical number. He also breaks down the process of developing KPIs, distinguishes between accountability and responsibility, and shares his thoughts on priorities, forecasting and measuring. Finally, Michael speaks to the importance of setting goals that are smart, realistic, and in the best interests of the organization. by CEO BrainFood
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015 Do You Know Your Critical Number?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael speaks to one of the most important aspects of running a business: knowing your critical number. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between which numbers are important and which numbers are critical. Michael breaks down the process of identifying the critical number, forecasting that number out, and looking at the drivers that are associated with that number. Finally, Michael shares insights on how engaging and educating employees can help support and grow businesses exponentially. by CEO BrainFood
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014 Create a Living Culture with Authentic Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael takes a deep dive into the process of creating the right culture through authentic leadership. Culture is a differentiator in the market, which sets organizations like Zappos and Disney apart from their competitors. Michael speaks to the importance of building trust in order to become an authentic leader. Finally, Michael provides a series of questions we can ask ourselves to see if we are aligned with the core values of our organizations. by CEO BrainFood
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013 Finding the Right Customer, Part 2 with Blaine Millet: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael welcomes back to the show author, speaker, and entrepreneur Blaine Millet to discuss the results organizations can expect by adopting a customer obsession strategy, including differentiation. Blaine breaks down the three critical components of the ‘REMARKable Triangle,’ a visual tool for organizations looking to become customer obsessed. Finally, Blaine and Michael discuss the importance of attracting and acquiring the right customers for your organization. by CEO BrainFood
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012 The Magic of Customer Obsession, Part 1 with Blaine Millet: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Blaine Millet to discuss his background and passion for customers. Blaine shares his belief that customer obsession can directly impact an organization’s culture and ability to market themselves. He provides examples of customer obsession with stories of Zappos and Ritz-Carlton Hotels. Finally, Michael teases part two of his interview with Blaine Millet and provides the audience with a new useful tool. by CEO BrainFood
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011 Building a Culture of Trust: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of building a culture of trust. He identifies the five key factors that contribute to building a strong culture of trust. These include finding and defending your ‘cores,’ building authentic relationships, and leading transparently/being present, among others. Finally, Michael encourages listeners to practice new ways of consistently communicating within organizations to build a strong culture of trust. by CEO BrainFood
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010 Are you a Multiplier or a Diminisher?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael distinguishes the differences of the two leadership styles as identified in Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. These leadership styles are identified as “Multipliers” and “Diminishers”. Michael challenges us to reflect on the characteristics of both leadership styles, how they affect the growth of a team and the whole organization, and he provides a roadmap to focus on becoming Multipliers and how to get better at it. by CEO BrainFood
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009 The 3HAG Way: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brainfood, Michael outlines the planning system known as The 3HAG (3-Year Highly Achievable Goals) Way by Shannon Susko and how this system is designed to take complex strategies and make them clear, simple and implementable. Michael breaks down the strategy into foundation, team, and execution system and the best practiced methods used in 3HAG Way to help organizations grow effectively. by CEO BrainFood
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008 Everyone Needs a Coach: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the value and impact coaching can have on individuals, teams and organizations. Michael makes compelling arguments for why everyone, regardless of status, needs a coach. He identifies key roles that great coaches fulfill, including their ability to spot gaps in performance, reduce tension, and define the execution of strategies. Finally, Michael discusses how effective coaching can impact the three areas of leadership. by CEO BrainFood
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007 Scalable Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael broaches the topic of building and scaling leadership within organizations. Michael provides steps for scaling leadership that include performing a talent assessment and presenting a clear and articulate perspective of strategy, among others. He speaks to the importance of a strong leadership development process that is centered on alignment, execution and renewal. Finally, Michael identifies the attributes that comprise a great leader and challenges the audience to continuously improve and hone their own leadership skills. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
006 Leading High Performance Cohesive Teams: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the components necessary to lead high performing cohesive teams. Michael identifies the importance of hiring the right people, emotional intelligence, and being present as three key factors in developing high-functioning teams. Finally, Michael lists six crucial points for leading cohesive teams. These include having a set number of KPIs (key performance indicators), ongoing training, and decision-making authority, among others. by CEO BrainFood
24 min listen
005 Business Acceleration by Design: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael discusses the concept of business acceleration by design. Specifically, Michael identifies Exponential Organizations, or EXOs, such as Amazon, Google, Uber and Intel and provides examples on how each is growing their business in unprecedented ways. He talks about the importance of cash as a vehicle for business growth and identifies the four components of the cash conversion cycle. Finally, Michael lists the eleven main attributes of an EXO company, which range from algorithms and dashboards to leveraging assets and experimentation. by CEO BrainFood
29 min listen
004 Do You Have the Right Talent?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of finding the right talent to grow and scale an organization. Michael references the great Jim Collins’ six core competencies of hiring a team. These include hiring talent who are responsible, consistent, and do not require micro-management. Michael also introduces the concept of mirror maturity and urges all organizations to develop their own set of core values in order to identify and retain the right talent. by CEO BrainFood
31 min listen
003 Authentic Leadership: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of authentic leadership within organizations. Michael provides specific examples of both current and historic authentic leaders, including Lee Iacocca, Tony Hsieh, and Bill George. Michael lists the nine key factors of authentic leadership, from clearing out unethical behavior to the importance of following your passion. Finally, Michael speaks to the value of mentorship, and encourages the audience to both seek out and act as a mentor at some point in life. by CEO BrainFood
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002 What is Competitive Advantage?: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show aimed at providing key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode of CEO Brain Food, Michael breaks down the importance of identifying the core competency within an organization in order to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Through historical case studies from Southwest Airlines and L’Oréal, Michael highlights how organizations leverage their differentiation in order to profit. Finally, Michael speaks to the importance of identifying and understanding the core customer and provides organizations with questions to reflect on as they begin the process of identifying their core competency. by CEO BrainFood
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The War For Talent: Welcome to CEO Brain Food, a show that provides key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools that CEOs can apply to build enterprise value, generate higher profits and develop the talent needed to succeed in their businesses. In this episode, host Michael Langhout stresses the importance of hiring high-quality employees that align with sound company culture. Michael provides specific methodologies he utilizes for talent assessment as well as strategies to improve employee education. Finally, Michael provides three key resources for listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving war for talent. by CEO BrainFood
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