Breakfast Leadership Show

In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael sits down with Mike Goldman to challenge the status quo of performance management. Traditional reviews often disengage employees and hinder organizational progress. Instead, Mike shares why leaders must focus on people growth as the true driver of profit.

They dive into the concept of “high-performance math” — showing that investing in top performers yields the greatest retu...

Active Listening in Leadership

Michael and Mick explored why active listening is at the core of great leadership. Rather than listening just to reply, they emphasized listening to truly understand — making people feel seen and valued. Mick shared a recent insight from the “experience revolution,” where 75% of client satisfaction is based on how people feel, not just on what gets done. Together, they highlighted how leaders can buil...

Supporting Underrepresented and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs with Kate

On this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I welcome Kate, a Silicon Valley CEO, coach, and venture capitalist. She has dedicated her career to supporting underrepresented and mission-driven founders who bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to their communities.

We discuss the motivations that drive entrepreneurs in healthcare, AI, and clima...

Real Estate Investment Strategies

Bronson discussed his journey to financial freedom through real estate investing, highlighting his transition from single-family homes to larger multifamily properties and other assets like oil and gas. He emphasized the importance of passive income and shared insights from his book "Fire Yourself," which provides a framework for investors to achieve financial independence. Michael agreed with Bron...

Unlocking Business Growth: Overcoming Common Obstacles," explores various challenges that can hinder a business's progress. It identifies self-doubt as a significant internal barrier for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of confidence. The document also highlights the negative impact of outdated and inefficient processes, advocating for digitalization and operational audits to improve organization.

It stresses the necessity...

In this episode, we explore a surprising but powerful signal of workplace burnout: the 8.9% surge in energy drink consumption. While many view this as just another consumer trend, the data reveals something deeper:  employees are increasingly turning to stimulants to combat chronic fatigue, mounting stress, and relentless workloads.

We unpack how this reliance on quick energy fixes creates a dangerous cycle. Energy drinks may mask ...

In this powerful conversation, Michael and Eva dig into the growing crisis of leadership burnout, fueled by pandemic pressures and economic uncertainty. Eva shares alarming trends in burnout rates among leaders, while Michael outlines how to set teams up for success and tackle the real causes behind the exhaustion. Together, they explore why protecting your energy and prioritizing well-being isn’t a luxury — it’s a leadership...

Guest: Will Linssen – Triple Win Leadership in Action

In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we sit down with Will Linssen, a globally recognized leadership coach and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching. Will’s approach has empowered over 100,000 leaders at world-renowned organizations including LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Saudi Aramco, and Samsung.

As the creator of the Triple Win ...

In this episode, Bill and Michael unpack the “Last 8%” of conversations — the toughest parts we often avoid but that carry the most impact. They explore how leaders can build cultures of high connection and high courage, share personal stories from healthcare and startup leadership, and offer strategies for handling tough truths, hiring challenges, and team performance.

Bill Benjamin, a global keynote speaker who blends practicalit...

 

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sat down with Kenny, a leadership and scaling coach whose life story is as inspiring as his professional insights. What started as a personal journey rooted in his adoption experience—and sparked by his 7-year-old son's curiosity—has grown into a mission of love and impact. Kenny and his wife have fostered 18 children and adopted two, creating a home rooted in compassion, resili...

Vivian’s Sales Success Journey

From Brazil to Miami, Vivian’s story is nothing short of transformational. After facing the collapse of a business investment and a divorce, she pivoted into sales—and within six months, she was earning $150,000. In less than a year, her team was generating over $1 million a month. Today, she leads multiple organizations valued at over $100 million and teaches influence and sales mastery through her p...

Philip’s Business Journey and Nashville Insights

In this episode, I sit down with Philip, an entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding or leading 10 businesses across commercial printing and real estate. With a 4-4-2 record of wins, losses, and draws, Philip embodies the resilience every leader needs. Today, he’s the semi-retired CEO of Benchmark Realty, the largest real estate brokerage in Tennessee. Philip shares c...

We discuss Michael's book Workplace Culture, and discuss  contemporary organizations are facing a "culture shortage," not merely a "labor shortage." The source emphasizes that talent retention and attraction hinge on cultivating a positive workplace environment rather than solely relying on financial incentives.

It outlines five essential strategies for leaders to adopt, including fostering trust and psychological safety, embracing...

Leadership Through Engaging Questions

Gary B. Cohen shared his career journey, starting with growing ACI Telecentrics from two people and $4,000 to 2,200 employees and taking it public, achieving 50% compounded annual growth for the first 10 years. He then transitioned to writing a book on leadership and coaching, emphasizing the importance of asking questions rather than telling to engage employees. Gary highlighted that leaders n...

The Global Mental Health Crisis – A Call for Urgent Action

Episode Summary In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we dive into the staggering findings from the World Health Organization’s latest report revealing that over one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions. The data paints a sobering picture of the economic and social toll of untreated mental illness, including lost productiv...

This Deep Dive episode presents a "Three-Bucket Money Plan" designed to reduce financial stress and increase control through simplicity. The core idea involves assigning every dollar a specific purpose, dividing income into three categories: Save, Spend, and Grow.

The "Save" bucket acts as a safety net for emergencies and short-term goals, "Spend" covers daily needs and wants, and "Grow" focuses on long-term wealth building through...

In this empowering episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Robert Howard, a resilient entrepreneur whose story is a testament to grit, growth, and intentional transformation. From growing up in housing projects to becoming a successful real estate investor, Robert’s journey is one of turning setbacks into stepping stones.

🎙️ From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Robert opens up about his humble beginni...

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In this high-impact episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with John Little, Founder and CEO of Winner’s Edge Coaching, to explore the messy middle of leadership transitions—and how confidence, culture, and courage can make or break your leadership team.

With over 25 years of executive coaching experience, John unpacks what it really takes to thrive as a new leader, why micromanagement is often a ...