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When Talent Falls Short: The Crucial Role of Fundamentals in Team Success

In the dynamic world of leadership, it’s easy to get captivated by raw talent and impressive skills. Yet, history has shown us time and again that even the most talented teams can stumble without a strong foundation in fundamentals. Whether you're steering a business, team, or leading a community, understanding and implementing these fundamentals is crucial for sustainable success. Understandin...
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Epi 47: Frontcourt with Indiana Fever’s Allison Barber

In episode 47 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Dr. Allison Barber. Join us as we follow her incredible professional history, landing most recently on building a successful brand as President/COO of the Indiana Fever. “If you can give people something to believe in, they will become loyal.”
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The Power of Patience in a Hyperactive World

In our modern vocab, the virtues of patience seem to be losing the battle against words like hustle, grind, and speed. In a rapid-fire culture that honors an immediate response, a brilliant pastime of "waiting and watching" has been relegated to the sidelines in favor of quick victories. But what if our pursuit of instant gratification and results was doing us more harm than good, especially in th...
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Busy vs Productive: Understanding the Difference

In the fast-paced world we live in, the narrative of being busy has become a badge of honor. It's common to hear people boasting about their packed schedules and never-ending to-do lists, but how often do we stop to ask, "Busy with what?" and "To what end?" There's a significant difference between genuinely being productive and simply keeping busy. This distinction is not just semantics; it's a fu...
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Epi 40: What it means to be better with Brooke Crosley

In episode 40 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined again by Brooke Crosley, President of Crosley, Inc. Tune in as Brooke shares strategies for business leaders to strengthen their emotional presence for the benefit of their organization.
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The Easiest Job in the World: Monday Morning Quarterback

We've all heard the phrase "hindsight is 20/20" and it certainly rings true when it comes to providing advice. It's easy to watch a game on TV and shout at the screen, "You should have done this!" but it's an entirely different story when you're the one on the field trying to execute split-second decisions. What do we mean by Monday morning quarterback? This term originated in American football...
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Epi 35: Mike Bensi guides today’s leaders

In episode 35 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Mike Bensi of Bensi & Company. Tune in as Mike shares tips for leaders in a post-pandemic professional landscape.
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Delegate Without Delegating

By Mike Bensi, Consultant and Founder at Bensi & Company Delegation was once described to me as the ability to share the workload without passing the buck. While I typically see leaders understand the importance of sharing tasks and responsibilities, I tend to hear: "It will take too much time." "I can do it faster. " "If there is a mistake, it is my name on the line. " The t...
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Epi 32: Brooke Crosley on being uncomfortable

In episode 32 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Brooke Crosley, President of Crosley, Inc. Tune in as Brooke shares her sales and leadership training background, and the value of getting uncomfortable in the business place for measured growth. “It’s amazing how making small adjustments that scare you a little bit really builds your confidence.”
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Navigate your business to growth with “GPS”

Lock on to the 10 coordinates that drive your business Are you working harder and harder at your business? Have you hit a plateau where all you see is a slippery slope of no growth on the backside? Do you really even know where you stand? “Circumstances (external forces) beyond our control” is the most common excuse used when a business begins to shake, falter or fail. Fact is; an overwhelming ma...
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