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The Lead Up Podcast
You are looking for quick answers and shortcuts. You want better results as a leader. All leaders desire better performance out of themselves and their teams, but you don't have time to waste. The Lead Up Podcast is your place for quick, actionable leadership lessons to get on the express lane of leading others. Great leaders know the way, show the way, and go the way. The best leaders step up to lead, they don't wait on others, they never stop working to make themselves better. They understand…
Episodes
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 390 The Greatest Question To Ask Yourself
You can’t create the future you envision by repeating the same actions that are creating your current reality. To reach the level of leadership you aspire to…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 389 Built to Beat Chaos with Gary Harpst
Do you ever find your actions not aligning with your leadership aspirations? Well, you’re not alone. Being an effective leader who embodies the values you…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 388 6 C's For Elite Leadership
Elite Leadership is a journey, not a destination, but there are certain qualities and competencies that you HAVE TO be in constant pursuit of improvement in…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 387 Leading From The Heart with Tom Dahlborg
Improving customer/ patient experience starts with first improving employee experience. In this week’s episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and special guest…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 386 5 Ways to Build a Quit Losing Talent Culture and Who Can Build It
There are endless factors that go into retaining employees due to the varying personalities of individuals in your organization, but there are certain things…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 385 Green Beans and Ice Cream with Bill Sims
If leadership could be boiled down to one single principle, it would be to make sure your people feel valued. In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike and…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 384 - 8 Competencies Elite Leaders Must Build
Elite leadership is not a destination but an ongoing journey, a continuous practice, and a mindset. To guide individuals toward achieving elite results, you…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 383 Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing with Dr. Bruce Berger
There’s no denying that communication is crucial to your success, but, have you ever thought about how well you connect through your communication? I…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 382 5 Steps to Be an ELITE Leader
In this week’s episode, Mike discusses the qualities he believes to be essential for leaders to be “elite” and reach their true potential. He emphasizes the…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 381 The Rising Leader Handbook with Mark Silverman
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour dives into a discussion with leadership coach Mark Silverman, exploring insights from his book, “The…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 380 Build Functional Endurance to Activate the Full Potential of Your Employees
One of the best ways to promote employee engagement and increase employee retention is to do what I call “Build FUNctional Endurance.” It’s okay to have fun at…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 379 Elite High Performance Leadership with Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky
High-performance leadership starts when you realize it’s less about changing your actions, and more about changing your mind. To change the outcomes you see…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 378 Master the Welcome to Activate the Full Potential of Your Employees
Ever wondered why some teams radiate success from day one, while others struggle to keep their best employees from fleeing? The answer often lies in the…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 377 Building a Culture of Ownership with Joe Tye
Can you imagine how smoothly your workplace would run if no one relied on accountability to stay on task and express great conduct? With a culture of…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 376 - 6 Steps to SPRING Forward in Your Leadership
Leadership is a long game, which means a commitment to growth is essential for sustained success. In this week’s Lead Up Podcast, Mike breaks down a 6-step…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 375 The Anatomy of Leadership with Chris Comeaux
Leadership is no longer about following rigid procedures and experiencing great results. The leaders seeing the greatest success in their organizations today…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 374 -3 Things to Get Right to Attract Top Talent
When it comes to developing a culture that is mission-driven and retains employees at a high rate, it is essential that you are hiring top talent. By top…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 373 The Human Margin-Building the Foundations of Trust with Dr. Katherine Meese
When employees decide to leave, their common explanation is inadequate compensation. For some, that may be true. However, if you look a little deeper, you…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 372 7 Steps to Create a QLT Culture
Culture is the root of all success or shortcomings of an organization. The organizational culture decides how well you attract employees, how well you retain…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 371 Be the Best Part of Their Day with David Schreiner
Leadership is all about valuing your people. How can you do that? One way is by being the best part of their day! On this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, I had…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 370 A QLT Tactic to Improve Trust on Your Teams
A workplace that prioritizes communication is a workplace that thrives. As a leader, it is your duty to develop a culture that encourages people to give…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 369 Leading With Questions with Bob Tiede
Leading people is undoubtedly difficult. It’s your job to get people to do what you want, but no one likes being told what to do. So, how can you inspire…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 368 What are your DREAM Steps This Year
Most of us have missed out on opportunities because we weren’t willing to start. Don’t let 2024 be a year of “should have.” Make 2024 a year of intentional…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 367 The MIndset for an Exceptional Year
Your mindset determines your level of success. This applies to any area of your life, and if you want to make 2024 a year of new heights, then you must make…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 366 How You Finish is How you Will Start
Everyone knows that how you start is how you will finish, but have you considered that how you finish is how you start? As we put a bookend on 2023, it’s…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 365 Don't Be Afraid, Be Ready
2024 is quickly approaching. An opportunity for a fresh start, and an opportunity to level up to the best version of ourselves. Are you ready? Opportunities…

The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 363 - 5 Reasons to Use a Word for Motivation
Something I’ve been doing for the last few years is picking a word of motivation for the year. A word that describes the person I need to be to fulfill the…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 362 The Homestretch Matters
As the holiday season rolls around, it’s easy to take your foot off the gas and coast to the end of the year. After all, you’ve worked hard this year, right?…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 361 Why Gratitude Matters in Leadership
Expressing gratitude to your peers and team is essential in creating a culture that works efficiently and retains great employees. A culture of positivity and…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 360 Leading with Heart to Transform Culture with Geoffrey Roche
As a leader, the more genuine and authentic you become in your communication and connections, the easier your job gets. One thing is true of people from all…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 359 - 5 Fundamentals to Build Your Employment Brand
Attracting quality talent that shares common values is key to building a flourishing workplace that retains great employees. One of the best ways to attract…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 358 - 5 Tactics to Release Talent That Sings Your Praise
Although complete retention is the goal of every organization, you are bound to lose employees due to family obligations, personal reasons, etc. When employees…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 357 - Flipping the Model: Why Caring for Staff Impacts Outcomes with John Couris CEO of Tampa General
As a leader, it is crucial for you to have a deep understanding of your staff’s perspective - their hardships, desires, and daily routine. The better you…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 356 - 5 Tactics to Retain Your Top Talent
Having the proper skills and strategies is key if you want to retain your talented employees. Knowing how to hire the right talent, nurture that talent, and…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 355 -5 Tactics to Activate the Full Potential of Your Talent
The first 90 days of an employee's life are the most important. What most organizations consider the onboarding phase, I like to consider the activation phase…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 354 Healthy Habits for Busy Leaders with Oliver Anwar
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour interviews fitness guru Oliver Anwar, to discuss the impact of health and fitness on busy leaders and…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 353 5 Tactics to Attract Top Talent to Your Team
Creating a united, passionate culture in your organization begins with the talent you hire. Often times employees who are hired for their qualifications are…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 352 Simplifying Care: Connecting Patients to Care, Caregivers to Purpose with Rob Allen
Healthcare accessibility and system navigation are far too complicated to offer the best, and most urgent care to patients. This week on the Lead Up Podcast…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 351 How to Create Diversity in Your Leadership Thinking
Diversity in your workforce and diversity in your thinking is a shortcut to success if you use it to your advantage. Most leaders view the variety of…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 350 Prioritizing People in Healthcare
Customer service/ patient care is an area that can always be improved in every organization. Frontline employees are in charge of the customer/ patient…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 349 What is a Quit Losing Talent Culture
Employee turnover is a concern for nearly every organization I have worked with. The Solution? Improving organizational culture. When you implement the…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 348 What Makes High-Performers Different with Carla Fowler
Unleashing your potential and becoming a high performer doesn’t have to be overcomplicated. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by your endless list of…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 347 How Leaders Can Build a Micro-Learning Process to Improve Team Performance
Creating a thriving culture of mastery is overcomplicated by many and most leaders. It comes down to respect for the micro details. Everyone has heard that…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 346 How to be a Relational Leader with Beth Walker
The best of the best leaders are always the most relational. Leaders who are able to clearly articulate their goals, values, and urgency are able to create…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 345 Quit Losing Talent Retaining Your Top Talent
In this episode, Mike speaks on the importance of clear values within organizations. Many leaders prioritize job perks as a recruiting and retention strategy…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 344 How to SOAR in Your Leadership
Great leadership is the result of great self-development. Leaders who are solely focused on the improvement of their team/ organization often never achieve…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 343 The Voices Leaders Must Remove from Our Influences
Leadership isn’t just about leading others, it’s about leading yourself. If we aren’t making an effort to improve ourselves and lead ourselves in the right…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 342 The Secrets Leaders Keep with AmyK Hutchens
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by Amy K. Hutchens. Amy is the author of The Secrets Leaders Keep, and a former teacher turned trainer…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 341 - 5 Ways to Create Freedom and Independence in Your Teams Performance
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike explores strategies for cultivating independent leadership. He highlights the importance of prioritizing progress…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 340 Precision Leadership with Quint Studer
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by guest, Quint Studer, a respected figure in healthcare leadership. Mike and Quint discuss the…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 339 How Successful Leaders Think
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares the top 5 ways in which successful leaders think. Mike speaks about the importance of training ourselves as…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 338 Navigating the Healthcare Workforce Shortage with Tresha Moreland
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by healthcare HR expert and author, Tresha Moreland! Tresha has over 30 years of experience and joins…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 337 I Did It!!
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares his experience conquering his biggest goal – The Grand Canyon! He reflects on the physical, mental, and…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 336 Why Nursing Leadership is Critical with Serena Bumpus
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by the CEO of the Texas Nurses Association with over 20 years of experience as a nurse and leader in…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 335 Conquering the Grand Canyon
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike discusses conquering the Grand Canyon and how it relates to leadership. Mike shares his experience with creating…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 334 Living on Purpose with Amy Wong
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by the founder of Always on Purpose and author of Living on Purpose, which won the 2022 Book of the Year…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 333 - 3 Keys to Being a Trusted Leader
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares three critical keys you need to implement to grow as a leader and become a trusted leader. Mike emphasizes…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 332 Making the Patient Experience Matter with Denise Wiseman
On this episode of The LeadUp Podcast, Mike is joined by the founder of the PX Patient Experience Community, Denise Wiseman. Denise shares her experience in…
The Lead Up PodcastEpisode 331 Celebrating Nurses with The Daisy Award
On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by Co-Founder of the DAISY Award, Bonnie Burnes. Inspired by her gratitude for the healthcare…