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I Have Some Questions...

Erik Berglund
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Accountability
Sales
Entrepreneurship
Alli Murphy
Gen Z
Psychological Safety
Talent Development
Sales Process
Chatgpt
Culture
Leadership Development
Team Building
Self-Awareness
Language Of Leadership
Work and Thrive HQ
Healthcare Staffing
Preparation
Youth Sports

Most people know the headline of a leader’s story. Few know the path it took to get there. This podcast goes beyond titles, book launches and business wins, to explore the lived journey behind the thought leader.

Through deep, unhurried conversations, we uncover the moments that shaped them—the doubts, pivots, convictions, and quiet breakthroughs that built their body of work.

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Erik and Molly dive into the real skill behind “speaking up” and why organizations fail: they don’t have an accurate shared reality—essential to actually make the best decisions, execute, and deliver great outcomes. Molly shares a simple, flexible fr... more

Erik and Jason Lauritsen dig into what “connection” really means at work, what drives it, and how it translates into motivation, performance, and retention. Jason shares findings from the Human Connection Study, including why “resonance” with purpose... more

🧠 Erik’s Take

Erik treats this episode as a strategy debrief, not a tech demo. The part that stayed with him is that AI adoption often fails when businesses chase automation before they diagnose the real bottleneck. He also reflects on how consulti... more

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🧠 Erik’s Take

Erik framed the episode as a leadership question, not a political one: how to lead people who genuinely disagree without losing the thread of what actually matters. He kept coming back to a quiet but demanding discipline, holding conv... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Summers
Central Oregon business owner, professional musician, former school board chair and Oregon House District 53 candidate.
Summers Wood Floors
Episode: 249: Michael Summers: "Can You Run for Office Without Becoming a Walking Controversy?"
Shawn Busse
Founder of Kinesis, Portland-based growth studio
Kinesis
Episode: 246: Shawn Busse: "The End Of Cheap Customer Acquisition Is Here. Now What?"
Wanda Herndon
President, CEO, and founder of W Communications; author of Working Class to Breaking Glass
W Communications
Episode: 245: "Treating Rejection as Information" (Reflections On Wanda J. Herndon)
Wanda J. Herndon
Award-winning communication executive, author, and trailblazer
Starbucks (former SVP of global communications)
Episode: 244: Wanda J. Herndon: "What If Every 'No' Is Telling You to Find a 'Yes' Elsewhere?"
Justin Coats
Co-founder of LearnAir
LearnAir
Episode: 243: "Everything About Dots: ChatGPT's New Game-Changer" ft. Justin Coats
Alli Murphy
Leadership expert and recurring guest on the show
Episode: 242: "How To Ask Your Boss For What You Want And Actually Get It" ft. Alli Murphy
Natalie Hoop
Fractional COO, coach for fractional leaders
Natalie Hoop (self-employed)
Episode: 240: Natalie Hoop: "The Future Is Fractional, And Here’s Why It’s Accelerating"
Colby Wegter
Owner of Colby Wegter Ventures and founder of the room
Colby Wegter Ventures
Episode: 236: "Stop Judging Decisions By Outcomes Alone" (Reflections On Colby Wegter)
Danny Chazonoff
COO and co-founder of KORT Payments
KORT Payments
Episode: 235: Danny Chazonoff: "Diversify Or Disappear: Payments Lessons From Sudden Regulation"

Host

Erik Berglund
Host of the show who introduces and contextualizes conversations; guides the interview with thoughtful questions and curiosity

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Great experience

    Erik is very skilled in driving a conversation that results in value for the interviewee, for him, and most importantly for his listeners. As the interviewee, I can say that it was a fun conversation and the time flew by.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Egreenvilleds
    United States5 months ago
  • Questions, deep and insightful questions

    I was fortunate to spend an hour with Erik a few weeks ago, digging into some very relevant and timely topics. Erik has walked the walk of a leader, his questions and topics come from an authentic place. You leave the conversation smarter than you entered it, but also much more curious! Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ordinary to Extra Ordinary
    United States7 months ago
  • thoughtful and insightful

    Erik is a thoughtful and insightful podcast host. Outstanding insights are drawn out through his interview style. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thoughtful listening
    United States9 months ago
  • Outstanding podcast for leaders and managers

    Friend of mine sent me an episode to help me deal with the leadership issue I was experiencing. I found it to be insightful and frankly, refreshing. Erik has a unique leadership skill set. He is able to take complex situations and make them easy to understand and most importantly implement. I highly recommend this podcast to any Leader

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuddyGeneMac
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spot on

    Really getting value from each episode. Erik has lived it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drewh2020
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences appreciate actionable takeaways and humane leadership focus.
The format is described as insightful, practical, and consistently valuable for leaders.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, deep questioning that unlocks practical insights.
The show is seen as a credible source for leadership wisdom and real-world frameworks.
Guests are drawn to a genuine, curious interview style that avoids fluff.

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249: Michael Summers: "Can You Run for Office Without Becoming a Walking Controversy?"
Q: What are some of the wins you've been able to put on the board that have allowed Redmond to rise in those rankings? And how did you get it done?
Summers describes prioritizing reading, math and attendance, supporting the superintendent, and ensuring students are known by name and ability so the district can provide tutoring and catch-up support. He says the district has maintained growth and made progress on attendance.
249: Michael Summers: "Can You Run for Office Without Becoming a Walking Controversy?"
Q: What's it like to live through a moment and recognize your reaction or instinct is, hold on, this is coming, I'm coming from a place of fear here. How do I get to a place of wisdom?
Summers says fear can warn that something is wrong, but it is not a sound basis for leading a decision. He checks whether he is reacting from fear or choosing what is best, including in decisions about his children, employees and public service.
235: Danny Chazonoff: "Diversify Or Disappear: Payments Lessons From Sudden Regulation"
Q: What role did culture and integrity play in the company's growth and eventual exit?
Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative culture helped build trust with clients and employees alike, turning former colleagues into a loyal workforce and enabling a successful, multi-billion-dollar exit. The team's willingness to own problems, communicate transparently, and fight for customers created durable relationships and growth opportunities.
235: Danny Chazonoff: "Diversify Or Disappear: Payments Lessons From Sudden Regulation"
Q: What guided PaySafe/KORT's diversification strategy beyond gaming to include other verticals like QuickBooks and CN Rail?
We stayed close to customer problems, listened to merchants' pain points, and avoided building flashy features in search of customers. When gaming faced regulatory or market uncertainty, we actively expanded into other high-potential verticals that shared common needs, leveraging relationships and proven risk capabilities to scale across multiple industries.
226: "From Job Loss Headlines To Real Adoption, What Changes When Teams Use AI Well?" ft. Justin Coats
Q: Can you share a concrete example where AI improves a real-world process, like in healthcare or a service industry?
A doctor's AI assistant that compiles and references a patient's health data, integrates with wearables, and summarizes history for quick, informed consultation, reducing the time patients spend recounting information and enabling better care decisions.

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