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MindsetGo iCommunicate Podcast

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Welcome to the iCommunicate Podcast where we develop the mindset and provide communication strategies to foster confidence, emotional intelligence, as well as organizational, team, or personal growth. Our progress and improvement is not limited to a training session; it embodies a constant cycle of self-reflection and continued learning on individual and communal levels.

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Episodes

  1. Getting people to the table: AI-powered conflict resolution with Mark Stiles

    Founder conflict sits at the center of 65% of high-potential startup failures, and it's rarely about personality. In this episode of iCommunicate, Mark Altman talks with Mark Stiles about why so many hard conversations never happen, and how artificial intelligence is helping leaders and teams get...

  2. Why "High Standards" Fail without Deal Breakers (and How to Set Them)

    Most leaders say they have standards, until their best performer breaks one. In this episode of iCommunicate, MindsetGo founder Mark Altman unpacks deal breakers, the behaviors an organization won't tolerate from anyone, at any level, and explains why a standard that's only enforced against your...

  3. The Playbook Trap: How Extreme Ownership Scales, with John Brooks

    Most CEOs treat extreme ownership as a mindset: something a leader either has or doesn't. On this episode of iCommunicate, John Brooks, CEO of Warehouse on Wheels (WOW), makes the case that it's a system, and every system drifts the moment you stop auditing it. John discovered the idea before it...

  4. Accountability vs. Ownership: The Leadership Difference That Costs You with Robert Hunt

    Accountability, responsibility, and ownership. Most leaders use these words interchangeably, and that's exactly where excuses take root. In this episode, Mark Altman sits down with Robert Hunt, CEO peer group leader at REF Dallas and co-author of Nobody Cares (Until You Do), to unpack why...

  5. Why Change Fails at the Top: Executive Peer Groups with Tom Fafinski

    What if the smartest move you can make as a leader is to become deliberately lazy? Host Mark Altman and Tom Fafinski, founder of EPiC Peer Groups, unpack why change fails at the top and how executive peer groups produce the growth most owners try to force by working harder. Tom Fafinski has built...

  6. ROI of Reflection: How Executives Turn Self-Awareness Into a Strategic Advantage with Josh Feigelson

    Ask most executives for the ROI of reflection and you'll get a blank stare. Yet self-awareness is the one input you can't delegate, and the patterns you don't examine in yourself quietly become the operating system for everyone you lead. Treated as a discipline, reflection stops being downtime…

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  7. One Shift that Drives Accountability and Growth

    Most teams don't underperform because of a lack of effort. They underperform because no one defined what "excellent" actually looks like. In this episode of iCommunicate, Mark Altman exposes one of the most expensive blind spots in leadership: the assumption that your team knows the standard. The...

  8. The Future of Leadership: Thriving in Volatility, AI Disruption, and Workplace Anxiety with Phil Ianniello

    In today’s volatile business environment, change leadership is no longer optional, it’s a core executive competency. In this episode of iCommunicate, host Mark Altman sits down with Phil Ianniello, Managing Director at Bank of America Securities, to break down how C-suite leaders can shift...

  9. iCommunicate Radio Show #179 Conversation Execution: Root Cause of Resistance

    In this episode of iCommunicate, Mark Altman examines the underlying drivers of resistance that quietly undermine performance, alignment, and execution. The conversation reframes resistance as a signal, not a problem, and challenges leaders to rethink how mindset, accountability, and…

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  10. iCommunicate Radio Show #178 A Coaching Plan for Progress

    In this episode of iCommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman reveals why most coaching conversations fall short of creating real change. Mark challenges leaders to look beyond foundational alignment and recognize when developmental conversations are merely feel-good moments versus catalysts for...

  11. iCommunicate Radio Show #177 How to Inspire Action

    In this episode of iCommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman reveals the true power of inspiration and why it's not just a top-down responsibility. Mark challenges leaders to recognize that inspiration happens in everyday moments. You'll discover why inspiration can flow in any direction and...

  12. iCommunicate Radio Show #176 What Makes Someone Coachable?

    In this episode of iCommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman reveals the three essential criteria for determining if someone is truly coachable. Mark challenges the assumption that unresponsive team members are simply difficult, showing how to surface the real barriers that prevent people from...

  13. iCommunicate Radio Show #175 What is and isn't Coaching Part 1

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman breaks down the crucial differences between coaching, mentoring, and consulting. Mark provides strategies to uncover fears and control myths that keep leaders stuck in advice mode and share the red flags that signal someone needs...

  14. ICommunicate Radio Show #59: Progress vs Achievement

    Congratulations, you’ve achieved a goal! But why should we be proud of ourselves? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses how to accurately assess your progress, manage our self-esteem in challenging times, and utilize a mix of feedback and past experiences to...

  15. ICommunicate Radio Show #96: The Unfair Mindset

    Why do we so often run into situations where either we feel treated unfairly or someone else feels as though they’ve been treated unfairly? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder and President Mark Altman discusses how to navigate “fairness” in all aspects – at home, in our personal...

  16. ICommunicate Radio Show #57: Unconscious Incompetence

    How can we find out what we don’t know when it’s unclear how to seek the answers? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses the stages of unconscious incompetence, how to remain confident and motivated in situations where you aren’t knowledgeable enough in a...

  17. ICommunicate Radio Show #71: Motivate Yourself Through Emotional Agility

    Are motivational speakers overrated? MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman gets down to the roots of motivation. Is depending on other people the most effective strategy to motivate yourself? It’s one thing to know how to motivate yourself, but when leaders are promoted before they’re ready, do they know...

  18. ICommunicate Radio Show #92: Trust Can Be Fleeting

    In a remote work environment, how can we build foundational trust and maintain productivity? In this episode, MindsetGo Founder and President Mark Altman and Melissa Glenny, CEO of Franklin Professional Staffing dives into the benefits, dangers, and best operational practices of remote and hybrid...

  19. ICommunicate Podcast #110: Transparency - Pros and Cons

    Why is transparency such a difficult line to toe in the workplace? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses solutions to common problems relating to transparency. How do we know if we are oversharing? How do we know when we need to be more proactively...

  20. ICommunicate Radio Show #56: Self-Advocacy

    Know yourself, know your needs, and know how to get what you need. In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses overcoming the fear of judgment and learning strategies to advocate for ourselves. Segment 1: We all know that advocating for ourselves can be beneficial,...

  21. ICommunicate Radio Show #174: Performance Reviews

    How can we take the burden out of the performance review process? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman dives into the topic of performance reviews. If we’re assigned to give the reviews, how can we maximize their effectiveness and avoid resentment from the person we’re...

  22. ICommunicate Radio Show #173: Success Templates for Motivation and Confidence

    What’s your template for success? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman and his 16-year-old son Cole Altman discuss why success templates are THE essential tool to help people of all ages build and sustain confidence and motivation. Segment 1: When you’re evaluating…

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  23. ICommunicate Radio Show #171: Conversation Expectations And Simultaneous Thoughts

    Have you ever been disappointed by the outcome of a conversation? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President and Founder Mark Altman, discusses the importance of setting expectations prior to conversations, confronting and managing our emotions, and the conundrum many human resources...

  24. ICommunicate Radio Show #170: I Accept Change

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President and Founder Mark Altman is joined by Michael Ferguson to discuss how embracing change leads to a more positive and productive company culture, encouraging feedback from employees, and monitoring the engagement level of our teams.Segment 1: What...

  25. ICommunicate Radio Show #169: Speaking Your Truth: Quiet Quitters

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President and Founder Mark Altman, discusses the biggest boundary for leaders; Getting people to speak their truth. Learn how to have difficult conversations to truly understand and improve the engagement level of team members. Segment 1: What we’ve come...

  26. ICommunicate Radio Show #168: Courageous Conversations

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President and Founder, Mark Altman, helps viewers navigate through the jungle that is conversation intelligence. Learn the art of setting expectations, creating channels to receive and deliver meaningful feedback, and responding to excuses or...

  27. ICommunicate Radio Show #167: Why Are People So Difficult?

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Company Founder Mark Altman discusses what traits we tend to associate with “difficult” people, as well as how we can approach these individuals with a lens of curiosity in order to suspend judgment, collaborate on agreeable behaviors, and create an inviting...

  28. ICommunicate Radio Show #166: We Are All Salespeople

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Company Founder Mark Altman is joined by Chill Executive Officer of LEAD, Kyrah Altman, to discuss how nonprofits can generate leads through intrinsic motivators, differentiate from other organizations through vulnerability, and remain self-reliant for funding…

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  29. ICommunicate Radio Show #165: What Does Commitment Mean Anyways?

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Company Founder Mark Altman is joined by fellow MindsetGo trainer Joseph Lyman to discuss the consequences that stem from a lack of commitment, how to recognize when people aren’t prepared or confident to give you commitment and how to get people to speak their...

  30. ICommunicate Radio Show #164: The Thoughtful Leader

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman is joined by Ben Brearley, a Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Consultant with over 15 years of leadership experience. They discuss what it means to be a thoughtful leader, in addition to the challenges that may impede long lasting influence and change....

  31. ICommunicate Radio Show #163: Reading People's Hearts - Understanding Motives and Intentions

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman is joined by fellow MindsetGo trainer Joseph Lyman to discuss what it means to read people’s hearts and how understanding a person’s intentions and motivators sets a leader up to be in a better position to support and develop their growth.Segment 1: We...

  32. ICommunicate Radio Show #162: Nature vs Nurture

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman, Founder of MindsetGo, is joined by Marlyn Feliciano, and they discuss how to shape team culture to promote vulnerability and collaboration without oversharing or crossing personal boundaries and how to hold people accountable in a constructive way, as...

  33. ICommunicate Radio Show #159: Turning the Other Cheek

    When you are criticized, how does that feedback affect your thought process and your choice of response? In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman, Founder of MindsetGo, discusses the Will Smith Oscar incident and how to respond before we react to effectively manage our emotions and model the...

  34. ICommunicate Radio Show #161: Intention to Serve

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman, Founder of MindsetGo, is joined by Susan MacConnell, a LinkedIn lead generation strategist and creator of The Client Connectorᵗᵐ method. Susan is also the president of Diversified Sales Solutions, which compliments her sales career that spans over 20...

  35. ICommunicate Radio Show #160: Setting and Crossing Boundaries

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman, Founder of MindsetGo, discusses three level of self-awareness around setting and managing boundaries, the importance of avoiding the righting reflex, and creating rules of engagement for your team and company culture.Segment 1: The most difficult part...

  36. ICommunicate Radio Show #158: The Ace Up Your Sleeve

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Tracy Burns, CEO of Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), joins Kyrah Altman, Chill Officer of LEAD to discuss how to promote an environment that inspires vulnerability and collaboration as well as manage an employee’s recovery for setbacks like burnout…

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  37. ICommunicate Radio Show #157: The Obstacle is the Way

    When leaders go into problem-solve mode with quick-fix solutions, they often end up solving the wrong problem. In this episode of ICommunicate, Founder of MindsetGo, Mark Altman, addresses how leaders can stop enabling and start empowering their teams to develop essential problem solving...

  38. ICommunicate Radio Show #156: Facilitating Cooperation and Not Demanding Compliance

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Founder of MindsetGo, Mark Altman, discusses why leaders waste so much time having repeat performance conversations and how to problem solve while developing a team of critical thinkers. Listen and learn how to motivate people to change habits through cooperation...

  39. ICommunicate Radio Show #155: The Future of Flexibility Begins with Hybrid Workplaces

    Shawna Rosenzweig, Chief Strategy Officer at Camp Fire HQ in Seattle, WA, joins Kyrah Altman, Chill Officer of LEAD and shares her experiences supporting teams in building trust, structure, rhythm, and resilience in a remote workplace setting. With employees all over the US, Shawna shares her...

  40. ICommunicate Radio Show #154: Point of No Return

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman, is joined by his daughter Kyrah Altman. Kyrah is the Founder and Chill Executive Officer of LEAD, which specializes in mental health and DEI based education for HR professionals and leadership teams. Mark and Kyrah discuss how to...

  41. ICommunicate Radio Show #153: Backed Into a Corner -- What Companies Can Do

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman discusses the critical first steps to retaining individuals within your organization and how to facilitate a conversation that gets people comfortable sharing their true feelings about their level of engagement and…

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  42. ICommunicate Radio Show #152: The Empathetic Leader

    Do you use empathy as a tool to retain employees? In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman explains how utilizing empathy can be an essential factor to strengthening relationships and reversing “Great Resignation” trends.Segment 1: Not enough people take the time to reflect on how emotional...

  43. ICommunicate Radio Show #151: Manage Yourself by Learning the Truth

    Operational, finance, and sales goals aren’t enough. As we reflect on 2021, it’s time to set goals around habit development and mindset. In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman, discusses how to prioritize goals to manage yourself and in turn more effectively lead...

  44. ICommunicate Radio Show #150: It's Not Common Sense

    In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark Altman, Founder of MindsetGo, discusses how the phrase “Common Sense” interferes with having an open-mind, problem-solving, innovation, employee engagement and psychological safety. Listen and learn how to use curiosity and emotional intelligence to improve...

  45. ICommunicate Radio Show #149: Having Your Cake and Eating it Too

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman discusses barriers to advocating for yourself and your team, how to be assertive when setting boundaries and expectations, and the consequences of internalizing your emotions in the workplace.Segment 1: Do you have an open-door policy...

  46. ICommunicate Radio Show #148: Acting on and Recognizing Your Choices

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman discusses barriers to advocating for yourself and your team, how to be assertive when setting boundaries and expectations, and the cost of internalizing your emotions related to your happiness, motivation, and engagement in the...

  47. ICommunicate Radio Show #147: Reverse Influence

    In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman discusses what “Reverse Influence” is, the impact it has on yourself, your team and your company culture. Learn how to become a positive dissenter to disrupt thought processes in your environment.Segment 1: As role models, we must be...

  48. ICommunicate Radio Show #146: Your Sphere of Influence

    You can’t control people, but you can influence their feelings, thoughts, and actions. In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses simple steps leaders and parents can take to influence people in their sphere of influence.Segment 1: We’ve all heard the phrase...

  49. ICommunicate Radio Show #145: What it Looks Like When a Leader Knows How to Coach

    In this episode of ICommunicate, new MindsetGo coach Patty Burke joins Mark Altman to discuss how leaders can become effective coaches, what gets in the way of being a good coach and how coaching starts with managing yourself.Segment 1: As easy as it sounds to put ourselves in another person's...

  50. ICommunicate Radio Show #144: Here to Stay

    In the frantic need to hire more people, the group we often forget to attend to are the folks who stay — those showing up day-in and day-out shouldering the work that needs to get done. Think about what these people — the ones who are here, working for and with you — need now. In this episode of...

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Welcome to the iCommunicate Podcast where we develop the mindset and provide communication strategies to foster confidence, emotional intelligence, as well as organizational, team, or personal growth. Our progress and improvement is not limited to a training session; it embodies a constant cycle of self-reflection and continued learning on individual and communal levels.

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