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I Have Some Questions...

What if leadership wasn’t about having the answers—but about asking better questions?On "I Have Some Questions…", Erik Berglund – a founder, coach, and Speechcraft evangelist – dives into the conversations that high performers aren’t having enough. This isn’t your typical leadership podcast. It’s a tactical deep-dive into the soft skills that actually drive results: the hard-to-nail moments of accountability, the awkward feedback loops, and the language that turns good leaders into great ones.Each

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078: "The Quiet Toll of Being the Go-To Person"...

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2025/11/21

🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this deeply reflective debrief, Erik unpacks the powerful themes that emerged from his conversation with Michael Bostarr—especially the tension between performing and leading. Drawing from his own experience coaching high achievers, Erik dives into how identity, trust, and team dynamics shape the evolution of a leader. This episode gets personal, strategic, and practical as Erik reveals the emotional undercurrents of leadership that often go unspoken.🎯 Top Insights from the

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077: "Performing and Leading Are Entirely Different...

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2025/11/19

In this candid and energizing conversation, Erik sits down with Michael Bostarr — a coach, creative, and former sales leader who made a bold pivot from performance-driven achievement to values-based leadership. Together, they explore how to shift from chasing external validation to living and leading with clarity. Michael shares the real story behind walking away from big roles, the surprising weight of “almost” success, and what happens when you build your identity from the inside out. Whether

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076: What Actually Builds Trust in a Team? (It’s Not...

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2025/11/17

In this episode, Erik unpacks one of the most overused and under-examined words in leadership: trust. But instead of vague advice, he gives a direct, no-fluff framework for how to build trust that actually scales — across teams, organizations, and even families. He breaks it down into three specific behaviors that any leader can start modeling today. This is an episode for leaders ready to stop guessing and start earning trust that lasts.❓ The Big QuestionHow do you build real trust in a team — not

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075: "What Does It Mean to Truly Empower a Team?"...

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2025/11/14

🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this solo reaction, Erik distills three powerful insights from his recent interview with culture expert Chris Dyer. As the pace of change continues to accelerate—fueled by AI and organizational upheaval—leaders are being called to step into a very different kind of role. Erik explores what it really means to lead when you don’t have all the answers, how to unburden your team from unnecessary meetings, and how to start building real culture with two simple questions.This is an honest

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074: "The Future CEO Will Be a Chief Executive...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik sits down with culture strategist and bestselling author Chris Dyer to unpack the hardest leadership question of our time: how do you lead through relentless, accelerating change? From the elephant sitting on your chest to the myth of perfect AI adoption, this conversation dives into practical, human-first strategies for thriving in chaos. Chris challenges CEOs to fire themselves from the job they think they have and step into a radically different

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20:51

073: Which Leadership Phase Are You In (Really)?

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2025/11/10

In this solo episode, Erik maps out the leadership lifecycle — from the moment you step into a new leadership role to the point where you’re building your replacement. It’s a powerful framework for self-awareness and strategic leadership, especially for those stuck in “Chief Problem Solver” mode. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, over-involved, or unsure of your next leadership move, this episode delivers the clarity you need.❓ The Big QuestionWhy do so many capable leaders get stuck — and how do you

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072: "Must Capitalism Be Realigned Toward More...

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2025/11/07

🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this solo reflection, Erik recaps and wrestles with the high-stakes conversation he had with Dr. Helmut Love — a guest who isn’t afraid to bring politically charged topics to the table. From socialism and wealth inequality to the role of capitalism in solving human problems, Erik walks through his own reactions, questions, and moments of discomfort.This episode isn't about endorsing policies — it’s about staying in the room with hard ideas. Erik unpacks what it felt like to

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071: "Is It Possible to Restructure Capitalism...

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2025/11/05

Erik sits down with Dr. Helmut Love—entrepreneur, spiritual thinker, and former Atlanta mayoral candidate—for a bold conversation about the future of capitalism, personal responsibility, and what it means to lead with love in a fractured political system. From incarceration reform to the failures of socialism, they explore what a “responsible capitalism” might look like in practice—and what’s keeping us from building it. Dr. Love offers provocative insights rooted in faith, data, and lived

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070: Are You Too Nice to Be a Good Leader?

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2025/11/03

In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams.❓ The Big QuestionIs your need to be liked quietly killing your leadership

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069: "How Parental Presence Intersect Across Sports...

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2025/10/31

🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this follow-up to his powerful interview with Sandy Cohan, Erik reflects on how grit, standards, and parental presence intersect across sports and leadership. With stories from the soccer field and frameworks from the professional world, he distills the conversation down into three big insights that matter just as much at home as they do in the office.🎯 Top Insights from the InterviewGrit is built by winning today. It’s not about toughness—it’s about consistent action in the face

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068: "The Dangerous Difference Between Expectations...

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2025/10/29

In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with mindset coach and author Sandy Cohan to dig into what grit really is—and what it definitely isn’t. From youth sports to corporate leadership, Sandy breaks down the habits, standards, and mental frameworks that shape resilient, high-performing individuals. Whether you're raising a gritty kid or trying to become a more disciplined leader yourself, this episode will shift how you think about perseverance, pressure, and personal development.👤

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067: How to Build Rock Star Teams (Even If You Didn't...

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2025/10/27

In this solo episode of Leadership Unplugged, Erik breaks down the myth that great teams are hired—and reveals the truth that they’re built. If you’ve ever felt stuck with an underperforming team or unsure how to level up your people, this is your blueprint. Erik lays out the three types of “team-building work” every leader must master, challenges the traditional approach to feedback, and introduces a deceptively simple tool that can revolutionize how your team thinks, acts, and grows. It’s

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066: "Is Loyalty Enough to Keep Someone From...

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2025/10/24

🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this personal reflection on the interview with Alan Bell, Erik unpacks the hidden dynamics behind one of the boldest career moves he’s heard: a 14-person walkout, where nearly 80% of a team left a company at once. But this isn’t just about a big exit—it’s about the leadership patterns that cause them, the people-centered values that prevent them, and the internal compass each of us needs to follow to get where we’re meant to go. This episode is a cautionary tale for leaders and an

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065: "What Happens When a Whole Team Quits Together?"...

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2025/10/22

In one of the most gripping interviews yet, Erik sits down with Alan Bell—mortgage expert, former film lab engineer, and team-builder extraordinaire—to dissect a rare and bold professional move: the collective exit of 14 team members from one company to another. This episode explores leadership, loyalty, team dynamics, and how to know when it’s time to make a leap—not alone, but together.👤 About the GuestAlan Bell is the founder of Ring the Bell Home Loans, a mortgage professional with a rich

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064: What’s the Real Cost of Winging It?

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2025/10/20

In this solo episode, Erik confronts the quiet crisis of preparation—or more often, the lack of it. He takes listeners through a bold reframing of how to prioritize prep time, not based on urgency or frequency, but on consequence of failure. This is a mindset shift episode: provocative, clear, and full of systems-thinking strategy for anyone looking to level up their performance.❓ The Big QuestionHow much time should you actually spend preparing—and how do you know what’s worth it?💡 Key

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063: "Is Your Company Ready for AI, or Just Excited...

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2025/10/17

🧠 Erik’s TakeThis conversation with Tulio Siragusa left a deep imprint. Here’s a guy who’s both deeply competent in business and deeply rooted in service, and that rare blend made this conversation one of the most fulfilling I’ve had on the show. This reaction dives into three standout themes:The tension between who we are and who we think we areHow service creates self-awarenessWhy AI isn’t a savior—it’s a spotlightTulio’s story is a masterclass in what it means to lead from experience, not ego

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062: "Why Most Leaders Aren’t Self-Aware (and How to...

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2025/10/15

Tulio Siragusa has led in New York, London, Silicon Valley, and Latin America—and his leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, not ego. In this conversation, Tulio and Erik dive into the real mechanics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, intention-based design, and how adversity reshapes who we become. From losing it all in the 2008 crash to reshaping how leaders think, this is a vulnerable and high-level look at what it really takes to evolve as a human being and a leader.👤 About the

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061: What’s the Best Way to Change Your Culture...

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2025/10/13

In this episode, Erik tackles one of the most frequently asked leadership questions he gets in coaching: “How do I change my company’s culture?” Drawing from real stories, industry frameworks, and his own systems-thinking approach, he breaks down the four-part process every leader needs to architect intentional culture—without fluff or jargon.This is a direct, no-BS solo masterclass on what culture actually is, how it's built (even when you're not trying), and the real reason most cultural

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060: "Are You Coaching Your Team or Just Saving the...

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2025/10/10

🧠 Erik’s Take In this post-interview reflection, Erik breaks down his conversation with Kim Willis, exploring what makes someone truly excellent at sales—and why that matters for leadership. Rather than glamorizing charisma or relying on old tropes, Erik digs into the deeper attributes: curiosity, storytelling, feedback loops, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This reaction feels part tactical, part philosophical, and wholly committed to real leadership growth—especially for those

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059: "Can Storytelling Be Your Most Underrated...

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2025/10/08

In this episode, Erik sits down with Kim Willis, a speaker coach and story mentor who helps founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs reclaim their voice by getting radically honest about the stories they tell—and the ones they avoid. In this conversation, Kim shares how years of being a high-performing communicator eventually led him to disconnection, what it took to find his way back, and why story isn’t just a tool for influence—it’s a path to self-recovery, alignment, and leadership that actually

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