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Dec. 20, 2023

Episode 153: Mastering Risk: Lessons from a COO’s Journey

In this episode of Get Unstuck and On Target, Mike sits down with Rebecca Illsley, the Chief Operating Officer of Thermacell Repellents. With over two decades of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods, Supply Chain, and Operations,

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Dec. 14, 2023

Episode 152: Harnessing HR Strategy for Organizational Growth with Jo…

In this enlightening episode, Mike sits down with Josh Ewell, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience in fostering organizational growth through strategic HR practices. Josh, with his unique insights from a 20-year career in the US Navy and curr...

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Dec. 6, 2023

Episode 151: The Joshua Principle: Empowering Change in Healthcare

In this episode of 'Get Unstuck and On Target', Mike O'Neill speaks with Echo Vanderwal, co-founder of The Luke Commission. They delve into the transformative journey of this healthcare organization, which started with a team of eight and has now grown...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 150: Overcoming Your Inner Critic to Step Into Leadership

In today’s milestone 150th episode, Mike talks with leadership coach Rob Kalwarowsky about getting leaders unstuck from limiting mindsets. Rob explains common reasons leaders self-sabotage, feel like imposters, or become dest...

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Nov. 22, 2023

Episode 149: Staying Humble as a Leader During Rapid Growth

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Pete Srodoski, COO of Publishing.com and author of the book “Lead with Empathy.” Pete explains his journey from retail management to small business and lessons learned about compassionate l...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Episode 148: Amanda’s Formula: Passion Plus Risk Equals Growth

In today’s episode, Mike speaks with Amanda Windsor-White, president of Rugby ATL, who is currently transitioning after the club was sold. Amanda shares lessons from leading a sports startup, handling confidential information...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Episode 147: Navigating Change and Enhancing Business Growth with Tyl…

In this episode of 'Get Unstuck and On Target', host Mike O'Neill is joined by Tyler Young, the CEO of VersiTech. Their in-depth conversation explores various aspects of leadership, change management, and innovation.

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Nov. 1, 2023

Episode 146: Addressing Leadership Blind Spots to Get Unstuck

In this episode, Mike O'Neill talks about unlocking your potential as an elite leader. He shares insights on leadership blind spots, the power of journaling, and taking extreme ownership as a CEO.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Episode 145: Demystifying Franchises: Expert Advice for Potential Buy…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Jerry Bird, a franchise consultant with over 14 years of experience helping clients find the right franchise opportunities. Jerry explains the pros and cons of buying a franchise versus sta...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Episode 144: Unlocking AI’s Potential for Data-Driven Real Estate

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Shobit Gupta, co-founder and CEO of MapZot, a company that uses generative AI to recommend optimal real estate locations for retailers. Shobit explains how MapZot has built specialized AI m...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 143: The ROI of Investing in Your People: A CEO’s Perspective

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Len Finkle, CEO of Profisee, a master data management company. Len helps leaders understand why employee engagement is a top indicator of sustainable growth and how to create a highly engag...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Episode 142: The Labor Movement is on the Rise, and NLRB is Leading t…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Dan Gilmore, an experienced labor and employment attorney. Dan helps his clients understand the changing legal landscape around unions and organizing. He’s the founder of Squire Strategies,...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Episode 141: Leadership Lessons from Disaster Zones

In today’s episode, Mike talks with former UPS VP Craig Arnold about disaster response logistics. Craig shares how UPS built partnerships with nonprofits to distribute aid globally, and why embracing failure, egoless collabor...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Episode 140: The Power of Imperfect Ideas

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Dr. Brett Jacobsen. As CEO of Mount Vernon School and Ventures, Brett helps organizations learn how to innovate. He believes learning can provide a competitive advantage over culture and st...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Episode 139: Peer Groups for Senior Leaders Provide Support & Perspec…

In today's episode, Mike talks with Scott Bunce, a Vistage Chair with 25 years of leadership experience. Scott helps executives get unstuck by facilitating confidential peer advisory groups. His members learn to communicate more effectively,

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Sept. 6, 2023

Episode 138: Leading Through Change With Curiosity And Wins

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Ted Konechne, President of the East Region for AIS. AIS offers inspection and engineering services for home builders, helping them speed up construction without compromising quality. Ted sh...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Episode 137: From Corporate HR Exec to Business Owner: Learning to Ad…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Monte McDowell, the owner of ARCpoint Labs of Atlanta, a lab testing and services company. Monte helps his clients with workplace drug testing, DNA-based tests, and clinical lab services. H...

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Aug. 23, 2023

Episode 136: Trust-Fueled Growth & Delegation: Unlocking Your Busines…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Steve Fisher, a founding partner of Strategy Partners Group. Steve helps his clients get “unstuck” from short-term tactical thinking and make the transition to long-term strategic planning ...

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Aug. 17, 2023

Episode 135: Cracking the Marketing Code: Boost ROI with Data-Driven …

In this enlightening episode, Mike sits down with marketing guru Michael Wolfe, the brains behind Bottom Line Analytics. With a knack for turning data into captivating stories, Michael reveals how he helps clients revolutioni...

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Aug. 9, 2023

Episode 134: Unlocking Boardroom Wisdom: Navigating Leadership and Tr…

In this captivating episode, Mike dives into an insightful conversation with Eric McCarthey, a seasoned boardroom virtuoso. Eric brings his wealth of experience as a strategic leader, offering invaluable insights into the dyn...

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Aug. 2, 2023

Episode 133: Podcasting Tips: Authenticity, Repurposing Content, and …

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill dives into the world of podcasting with Jason Croft, a seasoned podcasting expert and founder of Media Leads. Jason shares valuable insights on authenticity, repurposing content, and how to ov...

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July 26, 2023

Episode 132: Unlocking the Power of Soulful Listening

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill engages in a captivating conversation with Terri Lonowski, a renowned expert in soulful listening and communication. Terri shares her insights on the power of active listening combined with em...

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July 19, 2023

Episode 131: Unleashing Tenacity: The Power of Curiosity and Service …

In today’s episode, Mike chats with Kevin Juza, an expert in sales and leadership. Kevin shares valuable insights on how curiosity and serving others are the keys to sales success. He emphasizes the importance of setting ambi...

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July 13, 2023

Episode 130: Building Lasting Businesses: Unleashing the Power of Tea…

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill sits down with Tim Kenny, founder of Kenny and Kenny, a family CPA firm. Tim shares valuable insights on building businesses that last and the importance of prioritizing long-term success. Tim...

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