Business Building Blocks Podcast

29:44

Turning Setbacks Into Strength with Cynthia Conigliaro

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2026/10/07

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a resilient leader—and can resilience actually be developed? In Episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina speaks with Cynthia Conigliaro, founder of Work Well Webinars, about leadership resilience, workplace wellness, burnout, empathy, and the small habits that can help people move forward after difficult situations. Cynthia has more than 25 years of experience in health and wellness, with graduate degrees in Social Work and Busi...

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20:34

Why Great Leadership Takes More Than a One-Day Workshop

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2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail Why does leadership training fail to create lasting behavior change? Leadership development requires more than learning new skills—it requires practice, systems, and reinforcement. In Episode 118 of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explores why traditional leadership training often doesn't stick and what business owners, managers, and manufacturing leaders can do to turn leadership knowledge into lasting behavior change. Have you ever attended a leadersh...

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45:07

The Help Your Business Needs with Joe Valentic

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail What if your business needs more expertise—but not necessarily another full-time hire? In Episode 117 of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt talks with Joe Valentic, Founder and CEO of Catholic Fractional Executive Services, about a different way businesses can access experienced leadership and specialized expertise. Joe shares how fractional executive services can help organizations bring in experienced professionals on a recurring or project basis, whethe...

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17:36

Why Being Too Busy Is a Leadership Problem

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2026/09/16

Send us Fan Mail Too busy for leadership? That may be exactly why your business needs leadership development right now. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explores what actually changes when a business gets serious about leadership—and why waiting for things to “settle down” can keep you stuck in the same cycle of chaos. Many business owners say they’ll work on leadership after the next project, after hiring another employee, after the busy season, or wh...

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18:01

What Would Fall Apart If You Left Your Business for...

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2026/09/09

Send us Fan Mail Every business runs on systems — whether you built them intentionally or not. In this episode, we explore the hidden leadership systems already shaping how your team communicates, trusts, and performs — and why most leaders don't even realize they're missing one. Using the "dark hallway" story, we illustrate what it feels like for employees when feedback and direction are inconsistent: stress, hesitation, quiet quitting, or going rogue. Then we walk through what changes when ...

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22:36

Why Strategy Isn't the First Step in Business Growth

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Everyone says to start with strategy — figure out where you're going, then build the plan. But there's a problem: the people creating the strategy are part of the system they're trying to fix. In this episode, we explore why leadership development has to come before — and continue alongside — strategic planning. — Why "start with strategy" is incomplete advice — How self-awareness changes the strategy you create — The problem with generic core values — Why strategic anchors s...

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20:02

Why Self-Awareness Is a Competitive Advantage

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2026/08/19

Send us Fan Mail The best leader is the self-aware leader — it's a concept Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell have both talked about, and in this episode Kristina Schmidt breaks down exactly what it means, why it matters, and how to actually build it. You'll learn: ✔️What self-awareness really means (hint: it's not a checklist) ✔️Why chasing other people's definition of success leaves you unsatisfied ✔️The four stages of emotional intelligence: self-understanding, self-control, understanding o...

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22:51

Why Your Business Can't Grow Until You Change as a...

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2026/08/12

Send us Fan Mail Leadership Ceiling is the hidden barrier that prevents many business owners from scaling their business. In this episode, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why growing your business requires growing as a leader—and how to stop becoming the bottleneck in your organization. If you're a business owner, manager, or manufacturing leader who is working longer hours but not seeing greater results, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podc...

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25:38

What Systems Should Every Leader Have in Place? |...

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2026/08/05

Send us Fan Mail We've been talking about scaling and chaos over the last few episodes — and the antidote to chaos is systems. In this episode, Kristina Schmitt breaks down exactly which leadership systems you need to grow your business without losing momentum or your best people. You'll learn: Why dashboards, annual reviews, and yearly strategy sessions are events — not systemsThe 3 Roles of a Leader: creating and communicating a vision, developing your team, and getting resultsHow SIPOC (Su...

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18:33

Why Good Leaders Keep Hitting the Same Wall (And What...

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2026/07/29

Send us Fan MailLeaders and business owners often solve the same problems over and over because they're treating symptoms instead of the root cause. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains practical leadership problem-solving techniques that help you eliminate recurring issues, strengthen your team, and create lasting results.If you constantly feel like you're putting out the same fires every week, this episode is for you. Learn

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17:04

Why Growth Creates Chaos (Even in Healthy Businesses)

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2026/07/22

Send us Fan Mail Growth is supposed to be a good thing — so why does it so often feel like chaos? In this episode of Business Building Blocks, we unpack why change triggers real stress responses on teams (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), what stages people move through during transitions, and why struggling through growth doesn't mean anything is broken. You'll learn practical ways to lead your team through change with less chaos: Staying focused on one goal at a timeKeeping goals small — think ...

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17:38

Why "Winging It" Stops Working as Your Business Grows

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2026/07/15

Send us Fan MailYou've outgrown winging it — and that's not a failure, it's a growth milestone. In this episode, learn the six clear signs your business has hit that point and exactly what to build next.What used to work — quick decisions, verbal instructions, instinct-driven leadership — starts to break down as your team grows past a certain size. The result is confusion, missed communication, and mistakes the business can no longer absorb.In this episode, you'll learn:The six

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14:31

How to Prepare Your Team for Change

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2026/07/01

Send us Fan Mail Growth doesn't just bring opportunity — it brings chaos. Every step forward introduces a little bit of the unknown, and if you don't prepare for it, that chaos compounds fast. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmidt breaks down the four things (plus one powerful underlying force) that every leader needs in place before introducing change: Clearly defined roles and responsibilitiesClearly articulated team valuesOne clear "most important thing...

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25:08

Leading Change with a Kaizen Culture

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2026/06/17

Send us Fan MailLeading change with a Kaizen culture is one of the most effective ways for leaders to build engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement inside their teams.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains how leaders can move from doing all the problem-solving themselves to creating a culture where teams actively drive improvement.This episode is for leaders, business owners, and managers who are responsible for implementing

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21:24

Are You Building Culture or Just Creating Compliance?

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2026/06/10

Send us Fan MailAre you building a workplace culture that creates ownership—or unintentionally training your team to wait for instructions? In this episode, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explores how leaders can move beyond compliance and build a culture where people think, problem-solve, and take responsibility.If you're a business owner, manufacturing leader, manager, or people leader who feels like every decision still lands on your desk, this episode will help you create a healthier

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23:07

The Early Warning Sign Most Leaders Ignore | Kristina...

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan MailLeadership boundaries are often the early warning sign most leaders ignore.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains how weak leadership boundaries contribute to employee burnout, resentment, poor accountability, and unhealthy workplace culture.If you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader trying to create a healthier and more sustainable workplace, this episode will help you recognize burnout warning signs before they become bigger

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25:16

How Do I Stop Answering the Same Questions Every Day?

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2026/05/20

Send us Fan MailRepeated questions from your team are often a sign of broken systems, unclear processes, or missing development. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains how leaders can stop answering the same questions every day by building better systems, improving coaching, and developing more proactive teams.If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or people manager constantly interrupted by emails, meetings, and repeated team questions, this

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21:11

Do Leadership Assessments Actually Help? | Kristina...

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2026/05/14

Send us Fan MailWhy do leaders keep getting asked to take personality and leadership assessments?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains why tools like Working Genius, StrengthsFinder, and MBTI can help leaders improve self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and team performance.Many business owners and managers feel skeptical about leadership assessments—especially when they feel repetitive or unnecessary. But the real value of these tools is not labeling

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30:22

Improve Less to Grow More With Chad Bareither |...

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2026/05/06

Send us Fan MailMany organizations believe growth requires moving faster, doing more, and constantly reacting to problems.But sustainable business growth often comes from improving fewer things with greater focus, operational clarity, and alignment.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt sits down with Chad Bareither to discuss how business owners, manufacturing leaders, and operations teams can build systems that create scalable growth without

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16:42

Shift That Most Leaders Avoided

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2026/04/29

Send us Fan MailLeadership growth often requires a shift that most leaders avoid.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains the leadership growth shift that helps business owners and managers scale their teams without staying the bottleneck.You don’t have a knowledge problem.You have a growth problem.If you’re still the go-to person, the problem solver, and the one everyone depends on, your leadership hasn’t evolved—and your business feels

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