The Craig and Greg Show

Hosted by Craig Owens and Greg Heeres

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Two life-long friends, Craig Owens and Greg Heeres, are passionate about leadership and helping people achieve their business goals.

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November 6, 202622 min

Next man up

On the battlefield it is a grim reality that at any moment the men and women around you could be injured or killed, and unable to perform their vital role in the team. To keep such a loss from causing the whole unit to fail our armed forces relentlessly pursue a policy of upward training. Everyone is expected to be learning from the person ahead of them in the command structure while at the same time training those coming up behind them. While the causal situation in your organization will most likely be different, there are a myriad of reasons a person in your team might unexpectedly be unable to perform their duties. If this happens, are you prepared? In today's episode Craig and Greg honor our veterans and discuss how applying this battle-tested principle to your organization can help you to maintain effectiveness when transitions occur. Check out the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. Business By The Book Vol 2 co-authored by Craig and Greg is available now at https://bit.ly/4ifvFui In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his books The Business Baton and Letting Go . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

October 23, 202628 min

You have not arrived

You have spent years training, honing your craft, and climbing the corporate ladder. Now, you've finally made it. The corner office, the fancy title, the big raise- it's all yours. Time to kick up your feet and enjoy your success, right? NO! Feeling like you have "arrived" is a common sentiment among leaders, but it is incredibly destructive to your impact and effectiveness. In today's episode Craig and Greg will discuss how detrimental an arrival mindset can be, and give you strategies to help you reframe your thinking if you feel that sense of entitlement starting to creep in. Check out the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. Business By The Book Vol 2 co-authored by Craig and Greg is available now at https://bit.ly/4hJ4Ek1 In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his books, "The Business Baton" https://amzn.to/4g8wSk9 and "Letting Go" https://bit.ly/4z6tZL7 Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

September 25, 202627 min

Retaining top talent

Over the past several years Craig and Greg have given you innumerable advice and tips on how to grow and develop your team. If you've been diligently working at mentoring chances are you've got a handful of superstars on your team. So now the question becomes: how do you get them to stay? In today's episode the guys give you strategies to entice your high performers to remain on the team. Check out the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. Craig and Greg have written a book together! Get your copy of Business By The Book Vol 1 now. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

September 11, 202630 min

The strength of ink

Journaling is more than just something for women in rom-coms, it's a practice that has been practiced by many important people throughout history. In our country the journals of the Founding Fathers are full of writings that became the basis of the government we still have today. While your journals might not be the beginnings of a new country, they are still a valuable tool that can help enhance your leadership. Join Craig and Greg as they discuss the power of journaling. Watch the video version of this episode . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

August 21, 202625 min

Business By The Book

It seems like many people put business and faith in two separate boxes, considering them entirely different topics of discussion. Craig and Greg completely disagree—the Bible is a resource for all areas of our lives, from the board room to the living room. That's why they wrote Business By The Book: a guide to help you apply biblical principles to the corporate world. In today's episode the guys preview the first book in this series, discussing the role a CEO has as a vision-caster for their organization. Order your copy of Business By The Book: What the Bible says about a CEO's vision-casting today! Check out the video version of this episode. If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

July 17, 202627 min

Resilience Over Resignation

An insidious killer may be stalking your organization. As you look around at your team some of them may have already resigned. They might be showing up every day, but mentally and spiritually they have already quit trying. Join Craig and Greg as they discuss how resignation can creep in, and how your example of resilience can help stave it off. Watch the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. Craig and Greg have co-authored a new book, Business By The Book . Get your copy today at https://bit.ly/4bqM2Sk In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

June 19, 202626 min

Don't settle for cooperation

Craig and Greg promise they aren't here to nitpick your grammar, but in some instances understanding the full meaning of words can help us to realize how they are affecting our patterns of thinking. In today's episode the guys are discussing cooperation and collaboration- two words that are often used interchangeably. However, a deeper examination reveals that their differences can be the deciding factor between a surviving team and a thriving one. Watch the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

May 22, 202631 min

Combatting Toxicity

When some sort of chemical or toxin is spilled in the environment it doesn't just stay put, it spreads, corrupting everything around it. The same principle is true in our organizations—toxic behaviors that are allowed to fester will spread until they consume your entire team. So put on your hazmat suit and join Craig and Greg as they address common toxic behaviors and offer strategies on how to root them out before they can take hold. Watch the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

May 11, 202625 min

Are you accountable to them?

Accountability is a word you might have some negative connotations attached to. Many people have only heard the word in the context of taking ownership for a mistake or a "shape up or else" talk with the boss. In today's episode Craig and Greg offer a different perspective, discussing how a healthy accountability culture can strengthen and grow your organization. Check out the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.

April 24, 202629 min

Intuition and Execution

Gut instinct, a feelings, a sixth sense—we have a lot of different phrases for intuition. Whatever you want to call it, we all have those moments where we just know what the right decision is. Join Craig and Greg as they discuss why it's important to develop this skill, and how to find the right time to turn your intuition into execution. Watch the video version of this conversation . If you'd like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to https://maximizeleadership.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. In addition to leadership coaching, Greg is also a highly-sought M&A consultant. Before you sell your business or purchase a new business, visit our website to find out how Greg's expertise can help you. You can also read more about his thoughts in this area in his book, The Business Baton . Craig is a pastor, author, podcaster, and blogger. Head over to https://craigtowens.com to find all of his content.