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The QBQ! Podcast

Kristin Lindeen
Personal Accountability
QBQ
Leadership
Quantum Business Query
Parenting
Performance Culture
Marriage
U.S. Corporate Accountability
Personal Development
Husqvarna
QBQ Method
Motivation
Self-Improvement
Management Training
Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering
B2B Sales
Raising Accountable Kids
Victim Mentality
Organizational Training
Sales Management Training

Looking to take your business to the next level, boost sales and productivity, or raise confident, capable kids? You’re in the right place. The secret? It’s the QBQ.

If you haven’t yet discovered the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, it’s time to check it out. This powerful concept is transforming how people lead, live, and grow—by focusing on one foundational principle: pers... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes29Foundeda year ago
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One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter about personal accountability is the belief that it means doing more, working harder, and saying yes to everything.

In this solo episode, I share a conversation I recently had wi... more

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When life feels unfair, where does your thinking go first?

In this episode of The QBQ! Podcast, I sat down with Brad Detchevery, a longtime QBQ! reader and listener who shared how personal accountability transformed the way ... more

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I’m re-sharing one of my favorite QBQ! Podcast conversations today with Joe Hamilton, CEO and President of Vortex Optics. Plus a little surprise!

Joe shares the incredible story of building Vortex from a small trade show ten... more

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We just brought home a new puppy, and within hours, I caught myself asking all the wrong questions.

“Why is she doing this?” “When is she going to learn?” “Who's going to handle this mess??”

Sound familiar?

In this episode... more

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Recent Guests

Cindy Darnell
Director of Operational Excellence for the Americas region at Element
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Episode: Careers Aren't Straight Lines: Taking Ownership from Customer Service to Operational Excellence
Kristin Lindeen
Co-owner of QBQ and speaker on personal accountability
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Episode: Accountability in Sales: Kristin Lindeen on the Awesome Impact Podcast
Thomas Murphy
VP of HR at Liberty Hospital and longtime client and friend of John Miller
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Episode: Accountability Isn’t a Policy—It’s Personal.
Joe Hamilton
CEO and President of Vortex Optics
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Episode: Leading with Accountability: Vortex Optics’ CEO Joe Hamilton on the QBQ! Mindset

Hosts

Kristin Lindean
Co-host with recurring focus on personal accountability, coaching, and leadership development.
John Miller
Co-host focusing on management, leadership, and practical QBQ applications.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • A Quick Listen With Lasting Impact

    I love the QBQ! book and I can already tell the podcast is going to be a great reminder of the valuable lessons from the book. Kristin and John have such great storytelling abilities. I’m glad this podcast has been launched! I’m looking forward to listening each week and walking away with little nuggets of information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CindyD_33
    United Statesa year ago
  • Off to a Great Start!

    Looking forward to what’s ahead. QBQ is transforming for those that make it part of their lives. Wishing you continued success! Frank Stoy, Columbus, Ohio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank434
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice!

    The world has needed your podcast!! Thanks for taking the initiative and getting this ball rolling! God bless this podcast please! 😁🙏

    We’ve benefited immensely from the emails, glad to have the as a tool also now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tayandtan
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback on leadership and parenting applications, with enthusiasm for ongoing episodes.
Audience feels transformation is accessible and practical for work and home.
Appreciation for guest insights and real-world examples of accountability in action.
Listeners praise actionable QBQ framework and storytelling.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Great Hospitality Starts with Better Questions: The QBQ Approach to Restaurant Leadership and Accountability
Q: What types of questions, what are some of the wrong questions you hear leaders asking when they're under stress in the restaurant industry?
Vince mentions common questions like, 'Why can't my people do what I told them to do?' which reflect a blaming mindset instead of focusing on solutions.
Great Hospitality Starts with Better Questions: The QBQ Approach to Restaurant Leadership and Accountability
Q: How did that QBQ mindset start helping you in your business?
Vince describes how discovering the QBQ book gave him a framework to articulate his values and improve his leadership approach.
Believe or Leave: Building a Performance Culture with CRO Steve Chamberlin
Q: As a leader, how do you apply QBQ in your current role at Momentum? What does it look like for you to model that for your team?
Steve listens to his team to understand their challenges, asks questions to address roadblocks, and encourages accountability in actions, while also fostering a QBQ mindset within the organization.
Believe or Leave: Building a Performance Culture with CRO Steve Chamberlin
Q: How have you coached people to separate personal accountability from exactly what you're talking about right now, holding people accountable for results and performance?
Steve believes that personal accountability and performance accountability go hand in hand, as both involve making choices and taking responsibility for results in life and work.
Leading with Accountability: Vortex Optics’ CEO Joe Hamilton on the QBQ! Mindset
Q: What would you say to another CEO who was considering bringing QBQ into their organization?
I would suggest they read it, really live it, and then bring it up in a context where they acknowledge their own need for it before suggesting it to the team.

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The show centers on personal accountability as a practical leadership and life framework, exploring how individuals can own outcomes at work, at home, and in everyday challenges. Episodes consistently emphasize asking better questions, shifting from blame to proactive ownership, and building cultures that reward proactive behavior. Notable threads include leadership development, management effectiveness, customer service, and parenting insights, all tied together by a practical QBQ (Question Behind the Question) philosophy. A standout aspect is the blend of real-world stories, actionable tips, and cross-domain applications—from corporate leadership to family dynamics—making it useful for professionals seeking tangible shortcuts to accountab... more

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