Today, onThe Leadership Toolkit, we dive into the heart of leadership and innovation with Mike Phillips and his exceptional guest, Brandy Burch, the trailblazing founder and CEO of benefit bay. In this episode, we explore Brandy's unconventional journey from being a single parent to becoming a pioneer in employee benefits and health insurance. With over 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and human capital, Brandy shares her insights on leadership, managing complex problems, and the significance of navigating employee benefits for both employers and employees. Her story is a masterclass in perseverance, innovation, and leadership—qualities that define the core of successful business management.

👥 What’s in it for you? Let's talk about it!

✅ How to navigate the future of employee benefits

✅ Entrepreneurship insights from a powerhouse CEO

✅ The real challenges working parents face—and how to overcome them

✅ Data-driven strategies to drive profitability and growt

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ Unorthodox Paths Lead to Unparalleled Insights: Embrace the diversity of your experience; it enriches your leadership style.

2️⃣ Leverage Technology for Transformative Solutions: Be at the forefront of integrating innovative solutions like CHRAs to address traditional challenges.

3️⃣ Promote Clear and Compassionate Communication: Deliver direct feedback with empathy, fostering growth and understanding.

4️⃣ Build a Resilient and Adaptable Team: Encourage involvement in diverse challenges to ensure your team remains agile and resilient.

5️⃣ Navigate Challenges with a Forward-Thinking Mindset: Stay ahead—anticipate future trends and prepare to pivot when necessary.

Resources Mentioned:

- Benefit Bay Overview:[Link]

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Contact Information:
BRANDY BURCH
Email:brandy.burch@benefitbay.com
LinkedIn:

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: Brandi Burch, Founder and CEO of Benefit Bay

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This episode of "The Leadership Toolkit" welcomes Gui Costin, founder and CEO of Dakota, a trailblazer in the investment services industry. Since its inception in 2006, Dakota has raised over $40 billion for countless clients, cementing Costin's reputation as a visionary in sales and marketing leadership. Today, Costin shares invaluable insights from his journey, emphasizing the transformative lessons in leadership drawn from coaching a high school golf team—lessons that propelled Dakota from a humble startup to an industry titan. Join us as we explore "The Dakota Way," a blend of finesse, strategy, and heartfelt leadership principles that have redefined success.

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways for Aspiring Leaders:

1️⃣ Build From Failure: Acknowledge early failures as fundamental learning opportunities to refine your leadership approach.

2️⃣ Create Enabling Environments: Embrace a leadership style that equips your team to thrive independently, aligning with personal growth and corporate goals.

3️⃣ Fetcher Strategy with Kindness: Remember, high performance is not antithetical to kindness. Balancing empathetic leadership with clear expectations is key.

4️⃣ Crystalize Your Process: Define, document, and adhere to procedures that promise consistency and scalability—hallmarks of any successful operation.

Resources Mentioned:

- Dakota.com [Link]

- Gui Costin's Website: [Link]

- The Dakota Way book: [Link]

Dive deep into the leadership principles that revolutionized the investment services industry with Gui Costin’s Dakota Way. If you're inspired to elevate your leadership skills, explore our resources, and let's transform your approach to leadership together!

Contact Information:
Gui Costin LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/GuiCostin

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips, a keen observer and chronicler of leadership dynamics.

Produced by The Leadership Toolkit team, dedicated to bringing actionable insights to leaders everywhere.

Guest Speaker: Gui Costin, a beacon of innovative leadership and founder of Dakota.

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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Dr. Roger Gerard, a leadership expert with over 50 years of experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and management development. Together, they explore actionable strategies to inspire trust, foster engagement, and lead with purpose.

Dr. Gerard shares insights from his incredible career and his books Lead with Purpose and Owning the Room, highlighting the five promises every leader must keep to build trust and create thriving teams. You'll also learn how to deal with workplace cynicism, avoid leadership pitfalls, and empower employees to succeed.

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode 🔑

1️⃣ The Five Leadership Promises: Leaders must commit to listening respectfully, fostering employee growth, ensuring success, offering competitive compensation, and standing by their team during challenges.

2️⃣ Overcoming Workplace Cynicism: Address disengagement by understanding root causes, avoiding micromanagement, and creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

3️⃣ The Importance of Purpose: Leaders should help employees connect their work to personal goals and values to reignite passion and engagement in the workplace.

4️⃣ Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls: Common mistakes like blame culture, over-standardization, and lack of loyalty can erode trust and engagement. Leaders must cultivate an environment of mutual respect and autonomy.

5️⃣ Practical Leadership Strategies: Dr. Gerard emphasizes the importance of "go and see, go and do"—actively engaging with employees and enabling them to solve problems independently for sustained growth and success.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or a new manager, this episode is packed with practical advice to transform your leadership approach.

📖 Resources:

* Connect with Dr. Roger Gerard: RogerGerard.com

* Explore Dr. Gerard's books: Lead with Purpose and Owning the Room

Contact Information:
Dr. Roger A. Gerard
Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/rogergerard2⁠

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: The world-renowned "Leadership Badass" Dr. Roger Gerard

Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com

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Dive into the world of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business management with Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit podcast. This week, we welcome back a friend of the show, Alexander Vasquez, CEO of Aviator Media and a seasoned expert in video marketing strategy consulting. Settle in for a conversation that traverses the parallels between leading a family and leading in business, why it's crucial to meet people where they are, and how empowering team members to take ownership can transform outcomes. Whether you’re finding your feet as a leader or an entrepreneur, Alexander’s insights on nurturing intrapreneurs within your organization and the profound impact of leading by example are nuggets of wisdom you don't want to miss.

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ Leadwith Purpose: Anchor your leadership and entrepreneurial strategies in authentic purpose and values.

2️⃣ Emphasizing Ownership: Develop a culture of accountability and ownership among your team, driving collective evolution.

3️⃣ Adapt to Changes Willingly: Harness the power of innovation, especially in technology, to stay ahead. Accept and adapt to changes with enthusiasm rather than resistance.

4️⃣ Enrich Personal Development: Leadership growth is inseparable from personal growth—pursue both with vigor and determination.

5️⃣ Live a Balanced Life: The key to impactful leadership and successful entrepreneurship lies in the balance between professional rigor and personal contentment.

Are you ready to transform your leadership style and foster a culture of innovation and ownership in your team? Join us on Leadership Toolkit where wisdom meets practicality. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights and incredible guest stories. Be the leader you wish you had.

Contact Information:
Alexander Vasquez
Email: avasquez@thisisaviator.com LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/AlexanderJVasquez
Web: Aviator Media

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest Speaker: Alexander Vasquez, CEO of Aviator Media

Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com
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Dive into a dynamic conversation on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, where we explore the essence of leadership across various verticals of business, entrepreneurship, and life. This week, Mike Phillips is joined by Mike Robbins, a leadership phenom with an inspiring journey from professional baseball to becoming a sought-after consultant for giants like Google, Wells Fargo, and more. Robbins, author of "Bring Your Whole Self to Work" and "We're All in This Together," shares his insights on team dynamics, the power of trust, communication, and creating a culture that propels success. Gear up for an episode that promises not just to enlighten but also empower you with the tools to foster excellent leadership and teamwork.

🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode:

1️⃣ True Team Dynamics Transcend Talent: Success hinges significantly on the intangible—trust, communication, and shared values.

2️⃣ Culture Is King: A positive, inclusive team culture under effective leadership separates the good from the great.

3️⃣ Embrace and Learn from Failures: Failures are not to be shunned but embraced and analyzed as precious learning opportunities.

4️⃣ Chemistry Cultivates Champions: The invisible thread of team chemistry is a potent force in achieving unparalleled success.

Call to Action:

Ready to elevate your leadership game and build a team that thrives on trust, communication, and collaboration? Don't miss out on this insightful conversation with Mike Robbins. Tune into this episode of the "Leadership Toolkit" to discover how to harness the power of effective leadership and teamwork for unparalleled success. Your journey to becoming a more empowering leader starts here.

Contact Information:
Mike Robbins
Web: Mike-Robbins.com
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/MRobbins

Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: Mike Robbins, Leadership Consultant and Author

Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com

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*** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links listed go to my websites and some are affiliate links that may generate me a sales commission if you make a purchase.