<![CDATA[The Mike Brunnick Show]]>Welcome to The Mike Brunnick Show - where we break down business, leadership, performance, and speaking through the lens of a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, coach, and revenue strategist.

]]>valradvisors.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:22 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:27:31 GMT60Mike Brunnick<p>Welcome to The Mike Brunnick Show - where we break down business, leadership, performance, and speaking through the lens of a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, coach, and revenue strategist. </p>episodicMike Brunnickmike@valradvisors.comno<![CDATA[It's Your Story To Tell, with Founding Partner of The Hired Pens, Anna Goldsmith]]>We're so excited to introduce our audience to Anna Goldsmith, a brilliant speechwriting expert. In this episode of The Mike Brunnick Show, Anna shares her journey from art to advertising and her work with TEDx Portsmouth. She discusses the power of storytelling, the structure of effective presentations, and the importance of finding one's unique voice. Anna emphasizes the need for speakers to add something new to the conversation and provides valuable insights into the art of speechwriting.

Takeaways

  • Power of storytelling
  • Finding your unique voice

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Art of Speechwriting
  • 01:44 From Art to Advertising
  • 03:13 The Power of Storytelling
  • 05:42 Crafting Effective Presentations
  • 07:12 The Importance of Finding Your Voice
  • 12:11 Adding Something New to the Conversation
  • 18:22 The Structure of Effective Presentations
  • 22:06 The Art of Speechwriting and Finding Your Unique Voice
  • 27:27 The Power of Storytelling and Adding Something New
]]>67300cbd-7bfd-43fd-becc-c5ac0dbdc8e6Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT<p>We're so excited to introduce our audience to Anna Goldsmith, a brilliant speechwriting expert. In this episode of The Mike Brunnick Show, Anna shares her journey from art to advertising and her work with TEDx Portsmouth. She discusses the power of storytelling, the structure of effective presentations, and the importance of finding one's unique voice. Anna emphasizes the need for speakers to add something new to the conversation and provides valuable insights into the art of speechwriting.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Power of storytelling</li><li>Finding your unique voice</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Art of Speechwriting</li><li>01:44 From Art to Advertising</li><li>03:13 The Power of Storytelling</li><li>05:42 Crafting Effective Presentations</li><li>07:12 The Importance of Finding Your Voice</li><li>12:11 Adding Something New to the Conversation</li><li>18:22 The Structure of Effective Presentations</li><li>22:06 The Art of Speechwriting and Finding Your Unique Voice</li><li>27:27 The Power of Storytelling and Adding Something New</li></ul>no00:30:22115It's Your Story To Tell, with Founding Partner of The Hired Pens, Anna Goldsmithfull<![CDATA[Hidden Profit in "Dark Proposals" And How to Find Success in Entrepreneurship with Doug C. Brown]]>Doug C. Brown, one of our favorite podcasters here at VALR Advisors, and business strategist, shares insights on finding hidden profit, sales team optimization, and the impact of pricing mistakes. He also discusses the concept of 'dark proposals' and the importance of follow-up in sales. Doug's journey from working with high-profile companies to becoming a leading sales expert is an inspiring story of entrepreneurial success.

Takeaways

  • Hidden Profit
  • Sales Team Optimization

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Doug C. Brown
  • 01:15 Doug's Entrepreneurial Journey
  • 04:51 Building Successful Sales Teams
  • 12:42 Pricing Mistakes and Revenue Optimization
  • 15:44 Dark Proposals and Follow-Up in Sales
  • 19:54 Identifying Hidden Profit Opportunities

Thanks for listening! Find Doug on LinkedIn, or visit his website.

Are you ready to share your story of entrepreneurship? Email brylan@valradvisors.com, and we'll get you on the show!

]]>67ab59bb-31cb-4f62-9f1c-41be68f1ddfbWed, 02 Sep 2026 15:17:50 GMT<p>Doug C. Brown, one of our favorite podcasters here at VALR Advisors, and business strategist, shares insights on finding hidden profit, sales team optimization, and the impact of pricing mistakes. He also discusses the concept of 'dark proposals' and the importance of follow-up in sales. Doug's journey from working with high-profile companies to becoming a leading sales expert is an inspiring story of entrepreneurial success.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Hidden Profit</li><li>Sales Team Optimization</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Doug C. Brown</li><li>01:15 Doug's Entrepreneurial Journey</li><li>04:51 Building Successful Sales Teams</li><li>12:42 Pricing Mistakes and Revenue Optimization</li><li>15:44 Dark Proposals and Follow-Up in Sales</li><li>19:54 Identifying Hidden Profit Opportunities</li></ul><p>Thanks for listening!<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbrown123/" target="_blank"> Find Doug on LinkedIn,</a> or<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ceosalesstrategies.com/" target="_blank"> visit his website</a>.</p><p>Are you ready to share your story of entrepreneurship? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a>, and we'll get you on the show!</p>no00:26:25114Hidden Profit in "Dark Proposals" And How to Find Success in Entrepreneurship with Doug C. Brownfull<![CDATA[The Mortar of Entrepreneurial Success: Scaling Retention Through Trust and Culture]]>If your employees and clients are the bricks of your company, trust is the mortar holding it all together. Without it, the whole structure crumbles, no matter how strong the individual pieces are.

Maggie Isaac, a business and leadership coach, discusses the impact of trust on business culture, the practical application of trust principles, and the measurement of trust in organizations. She also introduces Practice Business Insights, a new venture that focuses on client retention and team performance through data-driven insights.

Takeaways

  • Trust has a significant impact on business culture and performance.
  • Measuring and improving trust in organizations can lead to improved employee and client retention, as well as business profitability.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 01:38 The Impact of Trust on Business Culture
  • 02:33 Discovering the Trust Edge Institute
  • 03:33 The Practical Application of Trust Principles
  • 04:53 The Business Impact of Trust
  • 06:29 Measuring Trust in Organizations
  • 08:28 Employee Performance in High and Low Trust Environments
  • 09:29 Client Trust and Retention
  • 11:31 Client Retention in Different Industries
  • 13:35 Introduction to Practice Business Insights
  • 14:00 Practice Business Insights and its Application
  • 15:37 Universal Application of Trust Principles
  • 18:27 The Role of Data and Dashboards in Business Insights
  • 19:57 Engaging with Maggie Isaac
]]>2aa4916e-2028-4380-a671-0432b3ebd8e3Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:55:10 GMT<p>If your employees and clients are the bricks of your company, trust is the mortar holding it all together. Without it, the whole structure crumbles, no matter how strong the individual pieces are.</p><p></p><p>Maggie Isaac, a business and leadership coach, discusses the impact of trust on business culture, the practical application of trust principles, and the measurement of trust in organizations. She also introduces Practice Business Insights, a new venture that focuses on client retention and team performance through data-driven insights.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trust has a significant impact on business culture and performance.</li><li>Measuring and improving trust in organizations can lead to improved employee and client retention, as well as business profitability.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>01:38 The Impact of Trust on Business Culture</li><li>02:33 Discovering the Trust Edge Institute</li><li>03:33 The Practical Application of Trust Principles</li><li>04:53 The Business Impact of Trust</li><li>06:29 Measuring Trust in Organizations</li><li>08:28 Employee Performance in High and Low Trust Environments</li><li>09:29 Client Trust and Retention</li><li>11:31 Client Retention in Different Industries</li><li>13:35 Introduction to Practice Business Insights</li><li>14:00 Practice Business Insights and its Application</li><li>15:37 Universal Application of Trust Principles</li><li>18:27 The Role of Data and Dashboards in Business Insights</li><li>19:57 Engaging with Maggie Isaac</li></ul>no00:21:07113The Mortar of Entrepreneurial Success: Scaling Retention Through Trust and Culturefull<![CDATA[From Legacy Systems to AI: Lessons in Tech Leadership]]>The conversation covers Tony Winter's background, experience at QAD, and his journey from North Wales to the US. It delves into his educational background, early interest in technology, and the challenges and successes he faced as a CTO at QAD. Tony also discusses his current work at Wintonium, his role as a fractional CTO, and his approach to technology-led value creation. Additionally, the conversation explores the philosophy of building high-performing engineering cultures and the integration of AI into products and businesses.

Takeaways

  • Transformational journey at QAD
  • The role of a fractional CTO
  • Approach to integrating AI into products and businesses

Chapters

  • 00:00 Tony Winter's Background and Journey
  • 05:54 Challenges and Successes at QAD
  • 16:04 The Role of a Fractional CTO
  • 34:08 Integrating AI into Products and Businesses

Ready to spotlight your career and business? Send an email to brylan@valradvisors.com and we'll get you on the show!

]]>37042d12-f90f-486e-a53e-f7091b7fe6cdThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:55:55 GMT<p>The conversation covers Tony Winter's background, experience at QAD, and his journey from North Wales to the US. It delves into his educational background, early interest in technology, and the challenges and successes he faced as a CTO at QAD. Tony also discusses his current work at Wintonium, his role as a fractional CTO, and his approach to technology-led value creation. Additionally, the conversation explores the philosophy of building high-performing engineering cultures and the integration of AI into products and businesses.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Transformational journey at QAD</li><li>The role of a fractional CTO</li><li>Approach to integrating AI into products and businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Tony Winter's Background and Journey</li><li>05:54 Challenges and Successes at QAD</li><li>16:04 The Role of a Fractional CTO</li><li>34:08 Integrating AI into Products and Businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Ready to spotlight your career and business? Send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a> and we'll get you on the show!</p>no00:41:08112From Legacy Systems to AI: Lessons in Tech Leadershipfull<![CDATA[Ep 11 - Fresh Eyes, Big Growth: The Power of Fractional C-Suite Leaders with Jason Mundy]]>Jason Mundy, a business advisor and coach, shares insights on fractional executives and go-to-market strategies. He discusses his work with Hyperlayer and the challenges of educating early-stage companies. He also provides advice for founders looking to grow faster.

Takeaways

  • Fractional executives provide cost-effective expertise and an outside perspective.
  • Educating early-stage companies on go-to-market strategies is common and essential.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Jason Mundy
  • 01:32 Jason's Background and Business
  • 03:15 Understanding Fractional Executives
  • 08:49 Challenges of Educating Early-Stage Companies
  • 09:17 Hyperlayer Case Study
  • 23:00 Lessons for Founders
  • 25:00 Advice for Faster Growth
  • 28:51 Closing and Contact Information

Think you'd be a good guest on The Mike Brunnick Show? We'd love to hear from you. Send an email to brylan@valradvisors.com, and we'll get you on!

]]>a92bc989-a159-4341-8bc6-3a9b61e89e24Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:21:14 GMT<p>Jason Mundy, a business advisor and coach, shares insights on fractional executives and go-to-market strategies. He discusses his work with Hyperlayer and the challenges of educating early-stage companies. He also provides advice for founders looking to grow faster.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Fractional executives provide cost-effective expertise and an outside perspective.</li><li>Educating early-stage companies on go-to-market strategies is common and essential.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Jason Mundy</li><li>01:32 Jason's Background and Business</li><li>03:15 Understanding Fractional Executives</li><li>08:49 Challenges of Educating Early-Stage Companies</li><li>09:17 Hyperlayer Case Study</li><li>23:00 Lessons for Founders</li><li>25:00 Advice for Faster Growth</li><li>28:51 Closing and Contact Information</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Think you'd be a good guest on The Mike Brunnick Show? We'd love to hear from you. Send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a>, and we'll get you on!</p><p></p><p></p>no00:31:09111Ep 11 - Fresh Eyes, Big Growth: The Power of Fractional C-Suite Leaders with Jason Mundyfull<![CDATA[Ep 10 - The Science Behind People with Stephen Doyle Jr.]]>On this episode of The Mike Brunnick Show, we're beyond excited to introduce you to the one and only Stephen Doyle Jr. Today Mike's asking Stephen all about the background and science of assessments, understanding behavioral assessments, two science and three science assessments, ROI and business impact of assessments, and common misconceptions of assessments. We then delve into the nuances of assessment results, situational factors, emotional charge, cross-cultural accuracy, AI vs. assessment tools, using assessments as excuses, signal vs. noise in assessment reports, sales performance indicators, and getting started with assessments.

Takeaways

  • Assessments provide a deeper understanding of communication styles and motivations.
  • Assessments offer a comprehensive picture of individuals, including how they make decisions, communicate, and what's important to them. Assessment results are influenced by situational factors and emotional charge.
  • Cross-cultural accuracy of assessments is a key consideration for global businesses.
  • Assessment tools provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding compared to AI tools.
  • Sales performance indicators are not limited to specific DISC styles.
  • Getting started with assessments involves understanding the end goal and seeking guidance from a practitioner.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Interview Format
  • 01:02 Introducing Steven Doyle
  • 02:14 Background and Science of Assessments
  • 06:13 Understanding Behavioral Assessments
  • 09:50 Two Science and Three Science Assessments
  • 14:20 ROI and Business Impact of Assessments
  • 20:44 Common Misconceptions of Assessments
  • 22:24 Understanding Assessment Results
  • 23:07 Situational Factors in Assessment
  • 24:04 Emotional Charge and Assessment Results
  • 25:35 Consistency and Change in Assessment Scores
  • 27:21 Cross-Cultural Accuracy of Assessments
  • 28:17 AI vs. Assessment Tools
  • 32:03 Using Assessments as Excuses
  • 35:33 Signal vs. Noise in Assessment Reports
  • 39:30 Sales Performance Indicators
  • 44:09 Getting Started with Assessments


Listen to Stephen's podcast here, or connect with him on LinkedIn here.

Would you like to be a guest on The Mike Brunnick Show? Shoot an email to brylan@valradvisors.com, and we'll get you on!

]]>4fd511e1-0a79-44b8-baeb-9fb4e0af3cfdWed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:32 GMT<p>On this episode of The Mike Brunnick Show, we're beyond excited to introduce you to the one and only Stephen Doyle Jr. Today Mike's asking Stephen all about the background and science of assessments, understanding behavioral assessments, two science and three science assessments, ROI and business impact of assessments, and common misconceptions of assessments. We then delve into the nuances of assessment results, situational factors, emotional charge, cross-cultural accuracy, AI vs. assessment tools, using assessments as excuses, signal vs. noise in assessment reports, sales performance indicators, and getting started with assessments.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Assessments provide a deeper understanding of communication styles and motivations.</li><li>Assessments offer a comprehensive picture of individuals, including how they make decisions, communicate, and what's important to them. Assessment results are influenced by situational factors and emotional charge.</li><li>Cross-cultural accuracy of assessments is a key consideration for global businesses.</li><li>Assessment tools provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding compared to AI tools.</li><li>Sales performance indicators are not limited to specific DISC styles.</li><li>Getting started with assessments involves understanding the end goal and seeking guidance from a practitioner.</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Interview Format</li><li>01:02 Introducing Steven Doyle</li><li>02:14 Background and Science of Assessments</li><li>06:13 Understanding Behavioral Assessments</li><li>09:50 Two Science and Three Science Assessments</li><li>14:20 ROI and Business Impact of Assessments</li><li>20:44 Common Misconceptions of Assessments</li><li>22:24 Understanding Assessment Results</li><li>23:07 Situational Factors in Assessment</li><li>24:04 Emotional Charge and Assessment Results</li><li>25:35 Consistency and Change in Assessment Scores</li><li>27:21 Cross-Cultural Accuracy of Assessments</li><li>28:17 AI vs. Assessment Tools</li><li>32:03 Using Assessments as Excuses</li><li>35:33 Signal vs. Noise in Assessment Reports</li><li>39:30 Sales Performance Indicators</li><li>44:09 Getting Started with Assessments</li></ul><p><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluecollarbs.com/" target="_blank">Listen to Stephen's podcast here</a>, or<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephendoylejr/" target="_blank"> connect with him on LinkedIn here.</a></p><p>Would you like to be a guest on The Mike Brunnick Show? Shoot an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a>, and we'll get you on!</p>no00:44:24110Ep 10 - The Science Behind People with Stephen Doyle Jr.full<![CDATA[Ep 9 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest People Pt. 3]]>We're tackling a lightning round of health and wellness questions today!

Healthy Habits has been a super fun series to talk through. If you missed the first two episodes, check them out now on Spotify or Youtube Video Format.

Mike's currently booking guests on the show, across all industries. If you're a leader in your organization, team, or small business, we'd love to hear your secrets to success. Shoot an email to brylan@valradvisors.com, and let us know what you'd like to chat about.

Thanks for listening!

Brought to you by VALR Advisors. Visit VALRAdvisors.com to learn more.

]]>c33d4454-f9d9-45a4-bd4c-20cb12803c2bTue, 21 Jul 2026 16:14:39 GMT<p>We're tackling a lightning round of health and wellness questions today!</p><p></p><p>Healthy Habits has been a super fun series to talk through. If you missed the first two episodes, check them out now on Spotify or Youtube Video Format. </p><p></p><p>Mike's currently booking guests on the show, across all industries. If you're a leader in your organization, team, or small business, we'd love to hear your secrets to success. Shoot an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a>, and let us know what you'd like to chat about.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p>Brought to you by VALR Advisors. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://VALRAdvisors.com" target="_blank">VALRAdvisors.com</a> to learn more.</p>no00:07:10Ep 9 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest People Pt. 3full<![CDATA[Ep 8 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest People Pt. 2]]>The conversation delves into health and wellness myths, the impact of alcohol on health, understanding macronutrients, and meal prepping. Mike and Bry discuss the misconceptions surrounding alcohol, the truth about macronutrients, and the importance of meal prepping for a healthy lifestyle.

As we move into a new format of podcasting, we're excited to welcome guests from all walks, from all industries, at every level of leadership. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, email brylan@valradvisors.com

Takeaways

  • Alcohol and its effects on health
  • Understanding macronutrients and meal prepping

]]>96d234f3-b1a5-46c9-95c2-4326d76dcf84Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:14:45 GMT<p>The conversation delves into health and wellness myths, the impact of alcohol on health, understanding macronutrients, and meal prepping. Mike and Bry discuss the misconceptions surrounding alcohol, the truth about macronutrients, and the importance of meal prepping for a healthy lifestyle.</p><p></p><p>As we move into a new format of podcasting, we're excited to welcome guests from all walks, from all industries, at every level of leadership. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, email brylan@valradvisors.com</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Alcohol and its effects on health</li><li>Understanding macronutrients and meal prepping<p></p></li></ul>no00:07:54Ep 8 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest People Pt. 2full<![CDATA[Ep 7 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest People]]>Want to be interviewed on The Mike Brunnick Show? Email brylan@valradvisors.com

The conversation explores the impact of physical health on business leaders and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing a business. It delves into the lifestyle of business leaders, the impact of neglecting personal health, and the importance of balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Takeaways

  • Physical health is often neglected by business leaders and entrepreneurs, impacting their ability to lead effectively.
  • Balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health is crucial for business leaders to make an emotional impact on others and lead effectively.

]]>dfd4227e-7002-4757-ba96-e8ecccfa0ad7Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>Want to be interviewed on The Mike Brunnick Show? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:brylan@valradvisors.com" target="_blank">brylan@valradvisors.com</a></p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the impact of physical health on business leaders and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing a business. It delves into the lifestyle of business leaders, the impact of neglecting personal health, and the importance of balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Physical health is often neglected by business leaders and entrepreneurs, impacting their ability to lead effectively.</li><li>Balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health is crucial for business leaders to make an emotional impact on others and lead effectively.<p></p></li></ul>no00:11:0219Ep 7 - Healthy Habits for the Busiest Peoplefull<![CDATA[Ep 6 - Improv & Business: Finding a Hobby that Helps]]>The conversation explores the correlation between personal and professional development, the benefits of stand-up comedy and improv, growth and learning through stand-up comedy, improvisation and coaching, alternative hobbies for personal and professional development, work-life balance and commitment, and the TED Talk title: Swing for the Fences. Mike shares advice to ignore and personal growth insights.

Takeaways

  • Stand-up comedy and improv provide valuable skills for personal and professional development.
  • Alternative hobbies can contribute to personal and professional growth.

]]>8c3f6e24-7f60-4e28-929f-acb390776aecTue, 30 Jun 2026 17:48:15 GMT<p>The conversation explores the correlation between personal and professional development, the benefits of stand-up comedy and improv, growth and learning through stand-up comedy, improvisation and coaching, alternative hobbies for personal and professional development, work-life balance and commitment, and the TED Talk title: Swing for the Fences. Mike shares advice to ignore and personal growth insights.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Stand-up comedy and improv provide valuable skills for personal and professional development.</li><li>Alternative hobbies can contribute to personal and professional growth.</li></ul><p></p>no00:15:5016Ep 6 - Improv & Business: Finding a Hobby that Helpsfull<![CDATA[Ep 5 - Applying the VALR Method to Your Business Process]]>The conversation delves into the Valor Method, covering the V, A, L, and R components, as well as the role of Valor Advisors in implementing and maintaining the method. It also explores the RepFit assessment and the importance of risk assessment and goal setting. The lightning round provides personal insights from Mike.

Takeaways

  • The Valor Method emphasizes reevaluation as a crucial step in the business process.
  • Assessing and aligning on future mission are key components of the Valor Method.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Valor Method
  • 05:25 The R in Valor Method: Reevaluation
  • 13:53 Maintaining Momentum After Valor Advisors
  • 19:54 Risk Assessment and Goal Setting
  • 26:54 Lightning Round: Personal Insights
]]>b0055c49-b4c5-4361-b406-c1725220cc53Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the Valor Method, covering the V, A, L, and R components, as well as the role of Valor Advisors in implementing and maintaining the method. It also explores the RepFit assessment and the importance of risk assessment and goal setting. The lightning round provides personal insights from Mike.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The Valor Method emphasizes reevaluation as a crucial step in the business process.</li><li>Assessing and aligning on future mission are key components of the Valor Method.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Valor Method</li><li>05:25 The R in Valor Method: Reevaluation</li><li>13:53 Maintaining Momentum After Valor Advisors</li><li>19:54 Risk Assessment and Goal Setting</li><li>26:54 Lightning Round: Personal Insights</li></ul>no00:29:3815Ep 5 - Applying the VALR Method to Your Business Processfull<![CDATA[Ep 4 - The VALR Method Cont'd]]>The conversation covers the introduction of Mike Brunnick, the L in Valor, defining change, navigating change, leading through change, healthy vs. unhealthy change, navigating organizational change, resistance to change, DISC profiles and change, preparing for change, and a lightning round of questions.

Takeaways

  • Change is a constant in organizations and leadership requires navigating through the currents of change.
  • Understanding resistance and dissatisfaction within an organization is crucial for successful change management.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Mike Brunnick
  • 05:34 Navigating Change
  • 12:29 Navigating Organizational Change
  • 21:36 DISC Profiles and Change
  • 27:35 Preparing for Change
]]>603d15b2-8607-44a4-9c3d-de897fd4233dTue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the introduction of Mike Brunnick, the L in Valor, defining change, navigating change, leading through change, healthy vs. unhealthy change, navigating organizational change, resistance to change, DISC profiles and change, preparing for change, and a lightning round of questions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Change is a constant in organizations and leadership requires navigating through the currents of change.</li><li>Understanding resistance and dissatisfaction within an organization is crucial for successful change management.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Mike Brunnick</li><li>05:34 Navigating Change</li><li>12:29 Navigating Organizational Change</li><li>21:36 DISC Profiles and Change</li><li>27:35 Preparing for Change</li></ul>no00:33:0014Ep 4 - The VALR Method Cont'dfull<![CDATA[Ep 3 - Verifying Current Situation]]>The conversation delves into the importance of understanding the current situation, transforming decision-making, challenges in verifying the current situation, data collection and analysis, information gathering and decision-making, creating a culture of honesty, and concludes with a lightning round and final remarks.

Takeaways

  • Importance of establishing a shared, truthful perspective
  • Challenges in creating a culture of honesty

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding the Current Situation
  • 09:52 Information Gathering and Decision-Making
  • 15:55 Lightning Round and Conclusion
]]>36f9608c-2d63-401d-a585-9f6ff9706654Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of understanding the current situation, transforming decision-making, challenges in verifying the current situation, data collection and analysis, information gathering and decision-making, creating a culture of honesty, and concludes with a lightning round and final remarks.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of establishing a shared, truthful perspective</li><li>Challenges in creating a culture of honesty</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding the Current Situation</li><li>09:52 Information Gathering and Decision-Making</li><li>15:55 Lightning Round and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:18:5213Ep 3 - Verifying Current Situationfull<![CDATA[Ep 2 - Managing vs Coaching]]>The conversation covers the transition from an individual contributor to a manager, the importance of coaching in leadership development, the flaws in promoting managers based on past performance, the traits of good managers and leaders, the significance of trust in leadership, and the impact of leadership workshops on team development. It also explores the concept of navigational conversations and provides insights on enhancing leadership qualities through mindset shifts and habit formation.

Takeaways

  • Difference between managing and leading
  • Importance of coaching in leadership development

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transitioning to a Manager
  • 05:54 Promoting Managers
  • 12:20 Trust and Leadership Workshops
  • 17:45 Enhancing Leadership Qualities
]]>52eef095-2272-4dd3-92de-a67994916c0aTue, 02 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the transition from an individual contributor to a manager, the importance of coaching in leadership development, the flaws in promoting managers based on past performance, the traits of good managers and leaders, the significance of trust in leadership, and the impact of leadership workshops on team development. It also explores the concept of navigational conversations and provides insights on enhancing leadership qualities through mindset shifts and habit formation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Difference between managing and leading</li><li>Importance of coaching in leadership development</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transitioning to a Manager</li><li>05:54 Promoting Managers</li><li>12:20 Trust and Leadership Workshops</li><li>17:45 Enhancing Leadership Qualities</li></ul>no00:24:0012Ep 2 - Managing vs Coachingfull<![CDATA[Ep 1 - Coaching vs Consulting]]>The conversation explores the difference between coaching and consulting, the need for coaching, the role of a coach, the role of a consultant, and the impact of coaching and consulting. It also delves into getting started with Valor Advisors and includes a fun lightning round of questions.

Takeaways

  • Coaching vs. Consulting
  • The Role of a Coach
  • The Role of a Consultant
  • The Need for Coaching
  • The Impact of Coaching
  • The Impact of Consulting

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Consulting
  • 04:47 The Role of a Coach
  • 10:56 The Role of a Consultant
  • 17:06 The Impact of Consulting
  • 23:47 Lightning Round Questions
]]>c30b2a93-50ea-4a6b-ad39-ae217a2271ecWed, 27 May 2026 19:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the difference between coaching and consulting, the need for coaching, the role of a coach, the role of a consultant, and the impact of coaching and consulting. It also delves into getting started with Valor Advisors and includes a fun lightning round of questions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Coaching vs. Consulting</li><li>The Role of a Coach</li><li>The Role of a Consultant</li><li>The Need for Coaching</li><li>The Impact of Coaching</li><li>The Impact of Consulting</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Consulting</li><li>04:47 The Role of a Coach</li><li>10:56 The Role of a Consultant</li><li>17:06 The Impact of Consulting</li><li>23:47 Lightning Round Questions</li></ul>no00:30:1611Ep 1 - Coaching vs Consultingfull