In a perfect world, the people we lead would be highly skilled individuals with extraordinary work ethics, and with a strong appreciation for the opportunity they have.

Sometimes, however, those you lead have some of those characteristics, but not all. Some of them are highly skilled, yet don't necessarily hold you with the highest regard.

There can be several reasons for this, some of them beyond your control.

It's a harsh fact when it comes to leading. Not everyone will appreciate you and the effort and quality you put into your work. Still, many times, you still need to keep these people on your team, and as productive and happy as possible.

Join Michael and Jim as they share how to lead those who don't appreciate you.

There are so many different essential traits of a gifted leader. Few are more important than planning.

No one wants to get lost in their business or with their careers. Everyone in the building is going to be judging the leader by the quality of their planning ability.

In most organizations, the difference between a business having to shutter its doors...or being highly profitable is the quality of the leadership's planning.

Join Michael and Jim as they take a deep dive into all aspects of what it takes to be a well-planned leader.

When it comes to being successful in business and life, it's all about relationships. 

Most elite leaders will tell you that developing a circle of trusted friends, colleagues, and partners is as important as any other task before them. 

However, building business relationships does not come easy for many entrepreneurs and leaders. Isolation and loneliness is all too prevalent in entrepreneurship. Often there can be sadness behind that beaming, business-facing smile. 

Building business relationships isn't something that is really taught in business school. But it's taught in this podcast!

Join Michael and Jim as they delve into this most important topic and as they explain the differences and similarities between business relationships and personal friendships. 

If you're a leader, don't miss this extraordinarily valuable episode.