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June 16, 2026Episode 29540 min

The 4 Forces that Drive Business Growth with Kevin Lawrence

Episode 296: Why Your Business Stopped Growing (And You Didn’t Notice) with Kevin Lawrence Most businesses don’t fail because they make one big mistake. They fail because they slowly drift. One quarter looks okay. Then another. Then suddenly—growth stalls, momentum disappears, and nobody can quite explain why. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Growth Advisor Kevin Lawrence to unpack why companies stop scaling—even when they have smart leaders, strong teams, and solid products. We explore the hidden forces that quietly pull organizations off track, the early warning signs most leaders miss, and the psychology that derails growth long before the numbers show it. Kevin shares practical frameworks from his work with companies scaling from tens to hundreds of millions, including the powerful “4 Forces of Growth” model, and what it truly means to operate as a Growth CEO. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Kevin KEVIN LAWRENCE has spent three decades cracking the code on how to keep companies growing. Working side-by side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, he has developed a proven approach to help companies go from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. His insights are born from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book that equips high-performing executives with seventeen powerful habits to drive sustainable growth while managing stress, protecting their mental health, and staying resilient under relentless pressure. He was a key contributor to Scaling Up (Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0). His latest book, The 4 Forces of Growth: Defy the Odds and Keep Your Company Scaling, is the must have guide to becoming a leader with impact far beyond the balance sheet, helping you to keep your company evolving and create a legacy that matters. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors. Connect with Kevin www.lawrenceandco.com kevin@lawrenceandco.com / coachkevinlawrence Twitter: @lawrenceandco1 Instagram: @lawrenceandcoadvisors ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

June 8, 2026Episode 29455 min

PR vs Publicity: What Business Owners Get Wrong with Steve Turner

PR for Small Business: What Actually Works with Steve Turner Most businesses think PR means getting featured in the media. And that misunderstanding is costing them thousands. In this episode of Experience Leadership, Marc sits down with public relations expert Steve Turner to unpack the real role of PR—and why most companies get it completely wrong. If you’ve ever invested in publicity, hired a PR firm, or tried to “get your name out there”… only to see little or no return, this conversation will hit close to home. Steve shares what effective PR actually looks like, why publicity alone doesn’t build trust, and how even small businesses can create strategic campaigns that generate long-term credibility and growth. With over 30 years of experience and clients ranging from small businesses to global brands like Northwestern Mutual and Tony Robbins, Steve breaks down the five must-haves of a successful PR strategy—and the costly mistakes most leaders don’t even realize they’re making. If you’re serious about building a brand people trust—not just recognize—this episode is a must-watch. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Steve Steve Turner is the Principal and Owner of Solomon Turner PR, an award-winning public relations firm based in St. Louis that has been recognized as one of the top PR firms in the region for 17 consecutive years. With more than 30 years of experience, Steve has helped organizations of all sizes—from small businesses to global brands—build credibility, strengthen their messaging, and achieve meaningful, long-term results through strategic public relations. Over the course of his career, Steve has worked with notable clients including Northwestern Mutual, Coldwell Banker, SSM Healthcare, and Tony Robbins. He is a frequent contributor to major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, PR Week, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times, and has been recognized as a “Rockstar Publicist” by Authority Magazine. His work consistently bridges the gap between smart strategy and real-world execution—something many organizations struggle to achieve. Steve is also the author of PR That Works: Real Strategies. Real Campaigns. Real Results., a practical guide built on real case studies from his career. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps business leaders understand how to use PR the right way—not as a quick hit of publicity, but as a long-term strategy to build trust, credibility, and brand strength. Connect with Steve https://solomonturner.com, https://getprthatworks.com / steveturnerpr , / steveturnerpr , Steve Turner (@steveturnerpr) / X ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

June 5, 2026Episode 29345 min

Stop Managing—Start Transforming Your Business with Ash Seddeek

How Great Leaders Build the Next Version of Their Business with Ash Seddeek Most leaders are stuck… not because they lack talent, but because they’re too busy managing today to design tomorrow. They’re optimizing processes, tweaking systems, and sitting in back-to-back meetings—while the future of their business quietly drifts further out of reach. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we tackle one of the most expensive blind spots in business: the inability to clearly envision—and execute—the next level of transformation. My guest, Ash Seddeek, a Leadership Communication Strategist and Executive Presence Expert, shares powerful frameworks that help leaders break out of reactive mode and step into visionary leadership. We explore: • The Tension Index and how it reveals the gap between where you are and where you should be • The TIE Model to uncover transformational opportunities across your business • The concept of Exponential Value Moments (EVMs)—small shifts that create massive impact • And why the best leaders become Chief Excitement Officers, not just operators If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder but not moving forward… this episode will show you how to stop managing the present—and start building the future. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Ash Ash Seddeek is the Founder and CEO of the Executive Greatness Institute, where he helps executives, founders, and leadership teams communicate with conviction, clarity, and presence. A two-time Fulbright Scholar, Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach, and bestselling author, Ash has coached leaders at Cisco, Google, Uber, HPE, and Sprinklr to deliver powerful strategic narratives that inspire action and accelerate transformation. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University with executive education from Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB. Ash also founded Intelligent Context AI, an incubator for AI-driven ventures, including YamaPay and Mivante. His mission: help leaders find their voice, tell their story, and realize their boldest ambitions. Here is the info about the strategic leader planner https://www.lulu.com/shop/ash-seddeek... Connect with Ash www.executivegreatness.com www.communicatewithclarity.co www.leadeffectively.co ash@connectwithash.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashseddeek ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

June 1, 2026Episode 29246 min

When Experience Walks Out the Door: The Retirement Crisis Businesses Face with Dr. Andi Simon with Dr. Andi Simon

The Knowledge Drain: What Happens When Senior Employees Retire with Dr. Andi Simon Every business leader knows people eventually retire. What most leaders don’t realize is that when someone walks out the door… they take decades of experience, relationships, judgment, and cultural memory with them. And most organizations aren’t ready for that moment. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Dr. Andi Simon, corporate anthropologist and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to unpack the hidden business risks of retirement. Too many companies treat retirement like an HR paperwork process. But the reality is far bigger. When senior people leave, organizations often lose critical tacit knowledge — the unwritten “how things really work” inside the business. The result? Customer relationships weaken. Leadership pipelines wobble. Teams lose confidence. And productivity quietly dips. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Andi Dr. Andi Simon is a corporate anthropologist, CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants, and a globally recognized expert on culture change, leadership transitions, and business growth. With over two decades of experience helping organizations rethink how they operate, Andi brings a unique lens to business strategy — blending anthropology, behavioral science, and Blue Ocean Strategy to uncover what truly drives performance. She has conducted more than 500 strategy workshops worldwide, guiding companies in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services through complex transitions — from digital transformation to succession planning. With over 400 episodes, her podcast, On the Brink with Andi Simon, was ranked 18th among the top podcasts on the topic of Change. Before founding her firm, she held senior leadership roles in banking and healthcare, where she led major operational turnarounds under intense regulatory and financial pressure. She is the author of: On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Women Mean Business Her newest work, Rethink Retirement: It’s not the end but the beginning of what’s next, focuses on The Hidden Cost of Retirement for Businesses — helping leaders redesign retirement transitions to protect knowledge, culture, and long-term value. Connect with Andi https://www.simonassociates.net www.andisimon.com asimon@simonassociates.net / andisimon / simonassociatesmanagementconsultants https://x.com/Andisamc ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

May 11, 2026Episode 29136 min

Why Hybrid Still Isn’t Working: Rethinking the Office with Ranya Nehmeh

How Leaders Can Fix Hybrid Before It Breaks Your Culture with Ranya Nehmeh Hybrid work was supposed to be the silver bullet. Instead, it turned into a rubber band—stretching teams thin, snapping collaboration, and leaving leaders holding the pieces. While organizations rushed into “flexibility,” they forgot to redesign the one thing holding their culture together: the office. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we sit down with Senior HR Strategist, author, and future-of-work powerhouse Ranya Nehmeh, whose newest book In Praise of the Office argues that the workplace isn’t dead—it’s just misunderstood. Ranya breaks down: • Why hybrid work still isn’t working (and no, it’s not because people “don’t want to come in”) • Why engagement is dropping even as flexibility rises • How the office—used intentionally—becomes the home base for trust, collaboration, and culture • The leadership blind spot that’s costing companies connection, creativity, and performance • The future of work models that actually support belonging You’ll walk away with practical tools to design a hybrid system that WORKS—one based on trust, purpose, and human connection rather than attendance tracking and hope. If you’re a leader struggling with disengaged teams… or wondering why your hybrid policy is producing meh results… this episode hands you clarity on a silver platter. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Ranya Ranya Nehmeh is a senior HR strategist with expertise in people strategy, HR policy, leadership development, and talent management. She has held key HR roles at the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. She is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication in Vienna and the author of In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work (2025) and The Chameleon Leader: Connecting with Millennials (2019). Ranya holds a master’s in industrial relations and human resource management from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and a Doctor of Business Administration from the Swiss Management Center in Zug. Her recent articles, co-authored with Wharton professor Peter Cappelli, include “Hybrid Still Isn’t Working” (Harvard Business Review July/August 2025), “Sustainable Agility: How HR Can Survive the Rapid Pace of Change” (People + Strategy Journal, SHRM, July 2024), “It’s Time to Do Away with ‘Dry Promotions,’” (Harvard Business Review, July 2024) and “HR’s New Role” (Harvard Business Review, May/June 2024 magazine). Get her book: In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work. Connect with Ranya www.ranyanehmeh.com info@ranyanehmeh.com / ranyanehmeh / ranyanehmeh / ranya.nehmeh / @ranya.nehmeh ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

April 27, 2026Episode 29059 min

The Red Binder Myth: Why Most Crisis Plans Don’t Work with Disaster Patrick

Command, Communicate, Carry Out: The Crisis Leadership Formula with Patrick Hardy What happens when disaster strikes your business? Flood. Cyberattack. System failure. Security threat. Most organizations believe they’re prepared because they have a disaster plan. But when a real emergency happens, something unexpected occurs: people freeze. This phenomenon—known as the bystander effect—can paralyze organizations at the exact moment decisive action is needed. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with Disaster Patrick, a crisis response expert known for stress-testing disaster programs in extreme environments. Patrick shares how leaders can replace outdated disaster plans with something far more effective: an Elite Crisis Team mindset. About Patrick Disaster Patrick isn’t your ordinary disaster professional; he stress-tests disaster programs them in the most extreme environments on earth. From performing 28 hours of non-stop CPR to testing engineering limits of Lego Structures in 200-mile-per-hour wind tunnels, he’s the mastermind behind the C3 Method: Command, Communicate, and Carry Out. Through his 'Disaster Lab' on YouTube, he’s helping businesses move beyond the 'red binder' to build elite teams that don't just survive a crisis—they command it. Connect with Patrick www.disasterpatrick.com ‪@DisasterPatrick‬ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

April 6, 2026Episode 28949 min

The Real Reason Customers Get Frustrated and Stop Doing Business With You with David Avrin

How to Become Ridiculously Easy to Do Business with David Avrin Why do customers leave—even when they say they’re satisfied? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: satisfaction isn’t loyalty. And in today’s marketplace, frustration isn’t a surprise anymore… it’s expected. In this episode of Experience Leadership, I sit down with globally recognized customer experience expert David Avrin, author of Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With, to tackle one of the biggest and most expensive problems organizations face: built-in friction. Policies. Procedures. Silos. “That’s just how we do it.” All of it adds up to customer frustration—and your customers are reacting. David shares powerful research from 2026, revealing that when customers encounter friction, only 14% do nothing. The other 86% take action—and most of that action hurts your business. They leave. They tell others. They disengage. We unpack: • Why customer satisfaction is no longer a reliable predictor of loyalty • Why customers now give only one or two chances • Why your most dangerous customers rarely complain • And how to use behavioural research to predict what frustrated customers will actually do If you want to attract, retain, and protect your customers in a market where switching is easy and patience is thin, this conversation is your wake-up call. 🚨 Get David's 2026 Report here 👉🏼 https://www.ridiculouslyeasy.com/report About David One of the most in-demand Customer Experience speakers and consultants in the world today, David Avrin, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, has shared his content-rich, entertaining and actionable presentations with enthusiastic audiences across North America and in over 30 countries around the world. David helps organizations better understand and connect with their changing customers and clients to help future-proof their businesses. David's insights have been featured on thousands of media outlets around the world. He is also the author of seven books, including the acclaimed: It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You!, Why Customers Leave (and How to Win Them Back), The Morning Huddle, and his newest book, Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With. Connect with David ridiculouslyeasy.com https://www.instagram.com/therealdavidavrin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtH4DdaOhbturnA9OI80kPw https://www.facebook.com/DavidAvrinFans https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidavrin/ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

March 30, 2026Episode 28751 min

Become a Courageous Leader in 2026 with Rick Denley

Courageous Leadership with Rick Denley Struggling to retain top talent? In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Growth Leader Rick Denley reveals why courageous leadership is the missing piece in attracting, engaging, and retaining high-performing teams. Only 44% of employees are fully engaged at work. That means most teams are underperforming — and many leaders don’t even realize it. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why trust is the new competitive advantage • How to empower people through purpose and participation • Why investing in growth keeps top performers • The difference between control-based and trust-based leadership • Practical steps to become a courageous leader If you want people to rise with you — you must lead in a way worth rising for. Connect with Rick: Website: https://rickdenley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rick_denley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickdenley/ Book: REINVENT YOURSELF About Rick Rick is a courageous leader. Having led multinational corporations for decades and coaching high-level executives, entrepreneurs and athletes. Looking to share his learnings, he wrote what became a best-selling book entitled ’REINVENTEDYOURSELF, a blueprint to assist people to make courageous changes through any mess, mission or movement they are on. Drawing on his personal experiences of change, he himself changed to pursue his dream of entrepreneurship by founding Peak Performance Leadership. His solopreneur efforts help others grow into their best version of themselves. Leveraging his career and life experiences, he shares his successful Change Growth Formula to thousands through his speaking, coaching and consulting. Rick is a sought-after keynote speaker and renowned coach. Rick’s philanthropic efforts as an amateur boxer and triathlete raise funds to end cancer in our lifetime. Rick Denley is a COURAGEOUS LEADER! He is the best-selling author of REINVENT YOURSELF, and a top authority on growth through CHANGE LEADERSHIP. With over 30 years of scaling and growth success—leading multinational corporations, coaching executives, and professional athletes—Rick EMPOWERS LEADERS to transform and maximize their INFLUENCE AND IMPACT. His philanthropy involves being an UNDEFEATED AMATEUR BOXER and TRIATHLETE, raising funds & awareness for cancer research at The Princess Margaret Hospital. As an award-winning international COACH, CONSULTANT & SPEAKER, Rick has INSPIRED THOUSANDS worldwide to break barriers and reach THEIR PEAK PERFORMANCE. ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

March 23, 2026Episode 28651 min

Why Working Harder Is Making Your Business Worse with Brad Poulos

How Leaders Accidentally Become the Bottleneck with Brad Poulos Most business owners are exhausted—not because they’re lazy, but because they’re trying to carry a business that was never designed to support them. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Canada’s Small Business Professor Brad Poulos explains why many of the problems owners obsess over aren’t real problems at all—and why stepping back can sometimes be the most profitable move you make. You’ll learn: • Why most businesses fail from small mistakes, not big ones • How decision overload destroys scale and cash flow • When growth is actually the wrong goal • Why letting go is a leadership skill—not a risk This episode is a must-watch for founders, operators, and managers who want a business that works for them—not one they constantly rescue. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Brad Brad Poulos—known as Canada’s Small Business Professor—helps entrepreneurs think clearly about hard decisions. He’s not a theorist. He’s an operator. Brad has started businesses, sold some, closed others, and scaled a startup to #8 on the Profit 100 list. He has raised capital as a public company CEO on both Wall Street and Bay Street. In other words, he’s lived the pressure, the payroll anxiety, the growth excitement—and the occasional “what was I thinking?” moment that comes with building something real. For the past 16 years, Brad has taught entrepreneurship, strategy, and small business at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he also launched Canada’s first Cannabis Essentials course series. He is the author of Most Problems Solve Themselves and The Small Business Operator’s Manual, and co-author of From Pitch to Payoff. Brad’s philosophy is simple: Build a business that is profitable, focused, and built to last. No startup theatre. No jargon. Just practical operating principles that work in the real world. Connect with Brad 📍 Website: bradpoulos.com 📧 Email: brad@poulos.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpoulos/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.poulos ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

March 19, 2026Episode 28547 min

Leadership Behaviour That Builds—or Breaks—Momentum with Dr. Scott Hutcheson

The Hidden Signals That Shape Leadership Impact with Dr. Scott Hutcheson Most leaders think their impact comes from intelligence, experience, or authority. And that belief is quietly costing them trust, momentum, and results. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I’m joined by Dr. Scott Hutcheson, professor and author of Biohacking Leadership, to challenge one of leadership’s most dangerous myths: that good intentions equal positive impact. Scott explains why leadership impact is shaped less by strategy and more by the biological and behavioural signals leaders send every single day—often without realizing it. When those signals create stress, uncertainty, or inconsistency, even highly competent leaders see their impact stall or backfire. In this conversation, we unpack: What leadership impact really is (and why most leaders misunderstand it) Why small, repeatable behaviours matter more than charisma or expertise How inconsistency quietly erodes trust—even when decisions are “right” Practical ways to increase impact without working harder or saying more If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t get it—I’m doing everything right,” this episode might explain exactly what’s happening. About Scott Dr. Scott Hutcheson is a professor, author, and practitioner whose work focuses on leadership, team, and organizational performance through the biology of behaviour. He’s worked with over 4000 leaders from 147 different countries. Connect with Dr. Scott www.scotthutcheson.com Linkedin: / scotthutcheson ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.