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The QBQ! Podcast

Kristin Lindeen
Personal Accountability
QBQ
Leadership
Quantum Business Query
Parenting
Performance Culture
Husqvarna
U.S. Corporate Accountability
Personal Development
Marriage
QBQ (the Question Behind the Question)
Vortex Optics
Motivation
Self-Improvement
QBQ Method
Raising Accountable Kids
Management Training
Entrepreneurship
Coast To Coast Camps
Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering

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 monthlyEpisodes32Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

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Two weeks ago, I talked about using QBQ! to find calm in the middle of change. This week, Cindy Moen joins me to continue that conversation.

Cindy recently retired from her role as Chief People Officer and shares how she use... more

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Change is inevitable, but chaos doesn't have to be. In this episode, Kristin shares why change naturally leads us to ask lousy questions, and how asking better ones can help us respond with calm instead of frustration. Throug... more

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AI is changing the way we work, learn, and do business—but what does that mean for personal accountability?

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, business coach, and my sister-in-law, Jen Hickle, to talk about navig... more

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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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Recent Guests

Jen Hickle
Business coach and owner of the VA Academy; sister-in-law of the host
VA Academy, Marketing agency (co-owner)
Episode: Accountability in the age of AI: Don't Outsource Your Thinking
Brad Detchevery
Guest who applied QBQ in life and personal故事
Canadian public sector (business analyst)
Episode: From “Why Me?” to “What Can I Do?” | Real-Life QBQ! Application
Joe Hamilton
CEO and President of Vortex Optics
Vortex Optics
Episode: From Trade Show Tent to Industry Leader: The Power of Personal Accountability
Debbie Slocum
Longtime fan and user of QBQ; former Director of Human Resources, Americas for Husqvarna
Husqvarna
Episode: From Finger Pointing to Double Digit Growth
Laura Train
Founder and CEO of Integrity Training Solutions, long-time QBQ practitioner and distributor
Integrity Training Solutions
Episode: From Micromanaging to Leading: The Power of Better Questions
Julie QBQ Chisholm
Leader at Coast to Coast Camps, QBQ advocate
Coast to Coast Camps
Episode: Raising an Accountable Generation: What It Takes to Raise Ownership at Every Age
Bud Harley
Executive Director, Coast to Coast Camps (Ventura County, California)
Coast to Coast Camps
Episode: When Every Problem Points to You: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough
Dustin Arrieta
Senior Director of Camp, Coast to Coast Camps (South Carolina)
Coast to Coast Camps
Episode: When Every Problem Points to You: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough
Cindy Darnell
Director of Operational Excellence for the Americas region at Element
Element
Episode: Careers Aren't Straight Lines: Taking Ownership from Customer Service to Operational Excellence

Hosts

Kristin Lindeen
Host with a focus on personal accountability and practical QBQ applications across work, parenting, and life.
John G. Miller
Co-host and co-author, guiding conversations on QBQ principles and leadership culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 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

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Audience appreciates a accessible framework for leadership and parenting.
Listener enthusiasm is growing quickly with practical QBQ takeaways.
Hosts bring clear storytelling and actionable coaching.
Guests are delivering real-world QBQ applications with ROI insights.

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From Micromanaging to Leading: The Power of Better Questions
Q: What memorable client or team transformation stands out when teaching QBQ?
A standout work story involved a frustrated employee who crafted a personal leadership plan, leading to a promotion after applying QBQ concepts, showing how owning the process can redefine careers.
From Micromanaging to Leading: The Power of Better Questions
Q: What excites you most about QBQ in the workplace?
QBQ helps employees get work done more timely and accurately by reducing procrastination and encouraging intentional action, which also enhances prioritization and teamwork, especially in fast-moving environments like government agencies.
From Micromanaging to Leading: The Power of Better Questions
Q: If you were to explain QBQ to someone brand new, what is your simplest, most compelling explanation of the tool itself?
QBQ is a practical approach that focuses on personal accountability by asking better questions, putting responsibility on what you can change, and applying it with immediacy in work, home, and community. It's easy to understand, adaptable for all ages, and rapidly demonstrable in real-life situations.
From Trade Show Tent to Industry Leader: The Power of Personal Accountability
Q: How did QBQ impact your company culture when you started training your team?
Accountability gradually became a norm through consistent application, with leaders modeling the right questions and encouraging others to do the same, leading to more constructive responses in tough situations.
From Trade Show Tent to Industry Leader: The Power of Personal Accountability
Q: What first got your attention with QBQ?
The guest explains that QBQ resonated because it's principle-based and timeless, emphasizing personal accountability over tactics, which aligned with how he had been raised and his interest in lasting leadership principles.

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What is The QBQ! Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on personal accountability through the QBQ framework, applying practical, real-world questions to leadership, parenting, and everyday work. Across episodes, hosts Kristin and John explore how taking ownership—at work, at home, and in life—drives better performance, stronger teams, and healthier personal boundaries. Guests range from family-business leaders to industry practitioners who demonstrate how QBQ principles translate into culture, customer service, and personal growth. A notable thread is the emphasis on asking better questions to fuel proactive problem solving, with episodes that blend coaching, storytelling, and tangible tactics for sustainable improvement.

What stands out is a consistent focus on actionable ac... more

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1. Jen Hickle
2. Brad Detchevery
3. Joe Hamilton
4. Debbie Slocum
5. Laura Train
6. Julie QBQ Chisholm
7. Bud Harley
8. Dustin Arrieta

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