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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 34 MIN

The Obstacle Is the Way

from Behind the Toolbelt · host Ty Backer

Send us Fan MailWe explore the 90-10 rule of leadership and why focusing on what's going right instead of fixating on problems transforms both results and team energy.• Running towards problems instead of avoiding them—the obstacle is the way• How our perspective and focus determine the energy of our company and team• Creating a standard of excellence by making good things even better• True leadership is about serving others, not authority or status• Practical daily exercise: writing down three wins and one hard thing to tackle• The importance of celebrating what's working while systematically addressing challenges• How living in an "Amazon world" requires businesses to constantly improve speed and efficiency• Leadership as a responsibility to improve the quality of others' livesIf you found value in this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Post your 90% win on your story and tag me so we can celebrate together. Remember, the obstacle is the way.Behind The ToolBelt has merged with the TC Backer YouTube Channel. Everything BTTB and TCB is now in one place. Go to the channel and subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj7GjAGEsAjOXEYKhh6FLQ/Follow us on the TC Backer Facebook page as well as instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/tcbackerconstructionhttps://www.instagram.com/tcbacker/Check out our podcast website to find your favorite app to listen to the Behind The ToolBelt episodes streaming now!https://podcast.behindthetoolbelt.com

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Send us Fan Mail We explore the 90-10 rule of leadership and why focusing on what's going right instead of fixating on problems transforms both results and team energy. • Running towards problems instead of avoiding them—the obstacle is the way • How our perspective and focus determine the energy of our company and team • Creating a standard of excellence by making good things even better • True leadership is about serving others, not authority or status • Practical daily exercise: writing d...

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