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I Have Some Questions...

Erik Berglund

68 episodes

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In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...

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In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/68)

I Have Some Questions...

070: Are You Too Nice to Be a Good Leader?

In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With characteristic fire and clarity, he challenges listeners to stop aiming for short-term emotional safety and start choosing long-term leadership impact. Erik introduces the sharp distinction between niceness and kindness—and why the latter is essential to leading high-performing teams. ❓ The Big Question Is your need to be liked quietly killing your l...

2 days ago

11 minutes

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069: "How Parental Presence Intersect Across Sports And Leadership" (lessons from Sandy Cohan)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this follow-up to his powerful interview with Sandy Cohan, Erik reflects on how grit, standards, and parental presence intersect across sports and leadership. With stories from the soccer field and frameworks from the professional world, he distills the conversation down into three big insights that matter just as much at home as they do in the office. 🎯 Top Insights from the Interview Grit is built by winning today. It’s not about toughness—it’s about consistent action in th...

5 days ago

9 minutes

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068: "The Dangerous Difference Between Expectations And Standards" ft. Sandy Cohan

In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with mindset coach and author Sandy Cohan to dig into what grit really is—and what it definitely isn’t. From youth sports to corporate leadership, Sandy breaks down the habits, standards, and mental frameworks that shape resilient, high-performing individuals. Whether you're raising a gritty kid or trying to become a more disciplined leader yourself, this episode will shift how you think about perseverance, pressure, and personal development. 👤 Ab...

1 week ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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067: How to Build Rock Star Teams (Even If You Didn't Hire One)

In this solo episode of Leadership Unplugged, Erik breaks down the myth that great teams are hired—and reveals the truth that they’re built. If you’ve ever felt stuck with an underperforming team or unsure how to level up your people, this is your blueprint. Erik lays out the three types of “team-building work” every leader must master, challenges the traditional approach to feedback, and introduces a deceptively simple tool that can revolutionize how your team thinks, acts, and grows. It’s p...

1 week ago

10 minutes

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066: "Is Loyalty Enough to Keep Someone From Leaving?" (lessons from Alan Bell)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this personal reflection on the interview with Alan Bell, Erik unpacks the hidden dynamics behind one of the boldest career moves he’s heard: a 14-person walkout, where nearly 80% of a team left a company at once. But this isn’t just about a big exit—it’s about the leadership patterns that cause them, the people-centered values that prevent them, and the internal compass each of us needs to follow to get where we’re meant to go. This episode is a cautionary tale for leaders a...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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065: "What Happens When a Whole Team Quits Together?" ft. Alan Bell

In one of the most gripping interviews yet, Erik sits down with Alan Bell—mortgage expert, former film lab engineer, and team-builder extraordinaire—to dissect a rare and bold professional move: the collective exit of 14 team members from one company to another. This episode explores leadership, loyalty, team dynamics, and how to know when it’s time to make a leap—not alone, but together. 👤 About the Guest Alan Bell is the founder of Ring the Bell Home Loans, a mortgage professional with a ri...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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064: What’s the Real Cost of Winging It?

In this solo episode, Erik confronts the quiet crisis of preparation—or more often, the lack of it. He takes listeners through a bold reframing of how to prioritize prep time, not based on urgency or frequency, but on consequence of failure. This is a mindset shift episode: provocative, clear, and full of systems-thinking strategy for anyone looking to level up their performance. ❓ The Big Question How much time should you actually spend preparing—and how do you know what’s worth it? 💡 Key Ta...

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

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063: "Is Your Company Ready for AI, or Just Excited by the Hype?" (lessons from Tulio Siragusa)

🧠 Erik’s Take This conversation with Tulio Siragusa left a deep imprint. Here’s a guy who’s both deeply competent in business and deeply rooted in service, and that rare blend made this conversation one of the most fulfilling I’ve had on the show. This reaction dives into three standout themes: The tension between who we are and who we think we areHow service creates self-awarenessWhy AI isn’t a savior—it’s a spotlightTulio’s story is a masterclass in what it means to lead from experience, no...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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062: "Why Most Leaders Aren’t Self-Aware (and How to Change That)" ft. Tulio SIragusa

Tulio Siragusa has led in New York, London, Silicon Valley, and Latin America—and his leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, not ego. In this conversation, Tulio and Erik dive into the real mechanics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, intention-based design, and how adversity reshapes who we become. From losing it all in the 2008 crash to reshaping how leaders think, this is a vulnerable and high-level look at what it really takes to evolve as a human being and a leader. 👤 About ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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061: What’s the Best Way to Change Your Culture (Without Faking It)?

In this episode, Erik tackles one of the most frequently asked leadership questions he gets in coaching: “How do I change my company’s culture?” Drawing from real stories, industry frameworks, and his own systems-thinking approach, he breaks down the four-part process every leader needs to architect intentional culture—without fluff or jargon. This is a direct, no-BS solo masterclass on what culture actually is, how it's built (even when you're not trying), and the real reason most cultural i...

3 weeks ago

17 minutes

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060: "Are You Coaching Your Team or Just Saving the Deal?" (lessons from Kim Willis)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this post-interview reflection, Erik breaks down his conversation with Kim Willis, exploring what makes someone truly excellent at sales—and why that matters for leadership. Rather than glamorizing charisma or relying on old tropes, Erik digs into the deeper attributes: curiosity, storytelling, feedback loops, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This reaction feels part tactical, part philosophical, and wholly committed to real leadership growth—especially for those building...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

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059: "Can Storytelling Be Your Most Underrated Leadership Skill?" ft. Kim Willis

In this episode, Erik sits down with Kim Willis, a speaker coach and story mentor who helps founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs reclaim their voice by getting radically honest about the stories they tell—and the ones they avoid. In this conversation, Kim shares how years of being a high-performing communicator eventually led him to disconnection, what it took to find his way back, and why story isn’t just a tool for influence—it’s a path to self-recovery, alignment, and leadership that act...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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058: How To Deal With The Looming Talent Glut

In this thought-provoking solo episode, Erik unpacks a major second-order consequence of AI: the collapse of the entry-level talent pipeline. As AI increasingly absorbs the "grunt work" across industries, we risk losing the slow, steady process by which professionals build context, mastery, and leadership skills. This looming talent glut isn't just about job displacement—it's about long-term strategic gaps in leadership. Erik calls on leaders to start planning now for a future where developin...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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057: "Are We Training People to Know—or to Do?" (lessons from Cortney Harding)

🧠 Erik’s Take After interviewing Cortney Harding, Erik reflects on how VR, AI, and immersive learning are reshaping the way we train people—especially in communication. But beyond the tech, this episode is about mindset shifts: from teaching to training, from knowing to doing, and from buying solutions to solving real problems. It’s a direct and thoughtful take on why so many AI and training initiatives fail—and what to do differently. 🎯 Top Insights from the Interview Don’t start with the te...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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056: "Will VR Reshape The Future Of Corporate Learning & Training?" ft. Cortney Harding

What if workplace training wasn't passive, boring, or easily ignored—but instead felt like an unforgettable lived experience? In this conversation, Erik sits down with Cortney Harding, a pioneer at the intersection of VR, AR, and AI in corporate training, to explore how immersive technologies are redefining how humans learn, lead, and empathize at work. From empathy-driven virtual experiences to AI-powered avatars that practice with you 24/7, Cortney shares why most corporate training is brok...

1 month ago

48 minutes

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055: Why Do We Struggle to Have Meaningful 1:1 Conversations?

In this solo reflection, Erik unpacks a persistent and nuanced leadership challenge: why so many people struggle with deep, direct, one-on-one conversations. Drawing from personal experience, client work, and even his marriage, Erik explores processing styles, conversational pressure, and how leaders can adapt to create more inclusive, thoughtful dialogue—especially in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. ❓ The Big Question Why do so many people struggle to go deep in one-on-one conversation...

1 month ago

8 minutes

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054: "The Power of Saying 'I’m Happy Today'" (lessons from Andrew Anderson)

🧠 Erik’s Take After sitting with Andrew Anderson’s powerful story and coaching wisdom, Erik reflects on the themes that stood out most: authentic communication, radical clarity, and the role of faith as a foundation. This episode distills the 90-minute conversation into three sharp insights that leaders, parents, and humans alike can apply right away. 🎯 Top Insights from the Interview Authenticity builds trust — Vulnerability often precedes trust, not the other way around.Clarity is the real ...

1 month ago

7 minutes

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053: "Why Does Vulnerability Build More Trust Than Success?" ft. Andrew Anderson

Erik sits down with Andrew L. Anderson, coach, author, and master communicator, to unpack what it means to live with conviction, interrupt the scripts we’re stuck in, and lead with both vulnerability and strength. From red shoes to real suffering, Andrew shares how pattern disruption, faith, and belief shape his work and life — and why being your brother’s keeper is very different from trying to be your brother’s savior. 👤 About the Guest Andrew L. Anderson is a coach, author, and speaker wit...

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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052: What Should You Be Saying 'No' To?

In this solo episode, Erik goes deep on one of the most deceptively difficult questions in leadership and life: What should you be saying no to? Drawing from his own calendar, coaching practice, and real-time decision-making, he lays out four clear steps—and several powerful tools—for reclaiming your time, energy, and focus. This is a masterclass in discerning the good from the right. ❓ The Big Question How do you decide what to say no to when everything feels important—or good? 💡 Key Takeawa...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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051: "Authenticity as a System of Living—Not Just a Buzzword" (lessons from Rose Archer)

Fresh off his conversation with Rose Archer, Erik is lit up—not just by what Rose is building, but by how she’s building it. In this reflection, Erik dives into the raw threads of authenticity, opportunity, and human connection that run through Rose’s story. It’s more than admiration—it’s a call to pay attention to how the universe shows up for us when we’re willing to show up as ourselves. 🎯 Top Insights from the Interview Authenticity isn’t a buzzword—it’s a system of living. Rose embodies ...

1 month ago

7 minutes