Business Building Blocks Podcast

Send us Fan MailRepeated questions from your team are often a sign of broken systems, unclear processes, or missing development. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains how leaders can stop answering the same questions every day by building better systems, improving coaching, and developing more proactive teams.If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or people manager constantly interrupted by emails, meetings, and repeated team questions, this episode will help you identify hidden operational waste and create systems that free your team to think and solve problems independently.In this episode, Kristina discusses: Why repeated questions are warning signs inside a business  How missing systems reduce productivity and creativity  Why leaders often resist documenting processes  The connection between coaching, confidence, and employee development  How interruptions quietly drain leadership brainpower  Why systems create freedom instead of limiting flexibility This episode is especially valuable for leaders in manufacturing, operations, technical teams, and growing small businesses who want stronger people, clearer processes, and less dependency on leadership bottlenecks.Subscribe to the Business Building Blocks Podcast for practical leadership strategies focused on team development, leadership systems, organizational health, and sustainable growth.Listen, apply the framework, and start building systems that help your people solve bigger problems without depending on you for every answer.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnw2j05XBMcDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19206996-how-do-i-stop-answering-the-same-questions-every-day.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSystems #LeanLeadership #PeopleLeadership #BusinessSystems #TeamDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #ManagementSkills #ManufacturingLeadership #OperationalExcellence #ProcessImprovement #LeadershipMindset ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWhy do leaders keep getting asked to take personality and leadership assessments?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains why tools like Working Genius, StrengthsFinder, and MBTI can help leaders improve self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and team performance.Many business owners and managers feel skeptical about leadership assessments—especially when they feel repetitive or unnecessary. But the real value of these tools is not labeling people. It’s helping leaders recognize the patterns shaping how they think, react, communicate, and lead under pressure.In this episode, Kristina shares:- Why leadership assessments matter- How self-awareness improves leadership effectiveness- Why some tasks drain you while others energize you-  How to build systems around your natural strengths- Why understanding yourself helps you build stronger teams- How emotional intelligence impacts culture and leadershipThis conversation is especially helpful for business owners, manufacturing leaders, managers, and values-driven leaders who want practical leadership growth—not just theory.If you’ve ever wondered why you respond differently under stress, struggle with certain leadership tasks, or feel frustrated by personality assessments, this episode will help you understand the purpose behind them and how to apply the insights well.Subscribe to the Business Building Blocks Podcast for practical leadership conversations focused on people management, organizational health, leadership mindset, and business growth.Watch or Listen:Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SYkIeW3k8kQDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19169563-do-leadership-assessments-actually-help-kristina-schmitt-development.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #SelfAwareness #WorkingGenius #StrengthsFinder #MBTI #LeadershipCoaching #PeopleLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #TeamDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalHealth #LeadershipGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailMany organizations believe growth requires moving faster, doing more, and constantly reacting to problems.But sustainable business growth often comes from improving fewer things with greater focus, operational clarity, and alignment.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt sits down with Chad Bareither to discuss how business owners, manufacturing leaders, and operations teams can build systems that create scalable growth without burnout, chaos, or “hero leadership.”If your team is constantly firefighting, struggling with operational clarity, or relying too heavily on key people to hold everything together, this episode will help you rethink how leadership systems and operational excellence actually drive long-term success.In this conversation, Chad shares how leaders can:Build systems that create freedom and sustainabilityStop relying on reactive “hero leadership”Improve operational clarity across teamsCreate scalable growth through focus and alignmentFree up time for higher-level strategic thinkingStrengthen agility through better systems and processesOne of the most powerful insights from the episode:“You want to be more agile? Then you need systems.”This episode is especially valuable for:Manufacturing leadersBusiness ownersOperations professionalsContinuous improvement leadersGrowing organizations scaling beyond reactive leadershipWatch on YouTubeDirect DownloadConnect with Chad Bareither:Website LinkedIn CompanyLinkedInFacebook YouTubeConnect with Kristina Schmitt:Website YouTube Instagram Li ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership growth often requires a shift that most leaders avoid.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains the leadership growth shift that helps business owners and managers scale their teams without staying the bottleneck.You don’t have a knowledge problem.You have a growth problem.If you’re still the go-to person, the problem solver, and the one everyone depends on, your leadership hasn’t evolved—and your business feels it.This episode is for business owners, manufacturing leaders, and people managers who want to grow their leadership capacity and stop carrying everything themselves.In this episode, Kristina breaks down:The 3 critical leadership shifts required to scaleWhy your team still depends on you and how to change itHow to move from reacting to structuring your leadershipWhat to do this week to break the cycleThis is not about doing more.It’s about operating differently.Start building a leadership approach that allows your team to grow without you being in the middle of everything.Watch or Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sv3Ak8vbdMc🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes100/shift-that-most-leaders-avoided🚀 Direct download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19095222-shift-that-most-leaders-avoided.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Featured ResourcesLeadership Fundamentalshttps://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-fundamentals#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleLeadership #TeamLeadership #LeadershipMindset #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #LeadershipStrategy #ExecutiveLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership feels hard when you’re trying to lead in a way that doesn’t match how you naturally operate.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why leadership feels harder than it should—and how leaders can shift toward a style that actually works for them.If you’re a business owner, manager, or leader who has ever felt like leadership should be easier—but isn’t—this episode will help you understand why.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why leadership can feel draining even for capable, experienced leadersHow misalignment with your natural strengths (Working Genius) creates frictionWhy comparing yourself to other leaders makes leadership feel harderThe truth about “faking it” and where confidence really comes fromHow to shift from forcing leadership to building a style that fits youLeadership isn’t hard because you’re doing it wrong.It’s hard because you may be trying to lead in a way that doesn’t actually fit how you’re wired.This episode will help you start thinking differently about how you lead—and what needs to change.As we wrap up, this conversation sets up something deeper.In Episode 100, we’ll explore the leadership growth most people avoid—and why that’s where everything actually starts to change.🎧 Watch or ListenWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k-zjPElm-DADirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19054726-why-leadership-feels-hard-and-how-to-lead-your-way.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/If this episode resonated with you, subscribe and explore the Leadership Mindset playlist for more practical guidance on how to lead with clarity and confidence.#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #PeopleLeadership #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #SelfLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #ManagementSkills #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipClarity #PersonalLeadership #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership overwhelm doesn’t come from doing too little—it comes from carrying too much for too long.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt breaks down why leaders feel overwhelmed and where to start when everything feels urgent.If you’re a business owner, manager, or leader who feels stuck in the day-to-day—despite doing all the “right things”—this episode will help you reset your approach and lead differently.Lately, overwhelm isn’t just about being busy.It’s the constant feeling that no matter what you’re working on… it’s not the right thing.In this episode, Kristina breaks down:Why leaders feel overwhelmed even when they’re delegating and doing things rightThe hidden leadership trap that keeps everything running through youWhy this is not a time management issue—but a leadership issueWhere to actually start if you want to step out of the chaosHow to begin leading with clarity instead of reacting to everythingThis episode will help you move from reacting to everything… to leading what actually matters.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sEUKZMw0Two🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19018523-where-to-start-when-everything-feels-overwhelming.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/If this episode helped you rethink how you lead, subscribe and explore more episodes in the Leadership Mindset and Leadership Decision Making playlists.#LeadershipOverwhelm #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #BusinessLeadership #PeopleLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoaching #EntrepreneurLeadership #Executi ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailThe CEO role is often misunderstood, especially by leaders who feel like they need to stay involved in everything to keep control.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains what a CEO should actually be doing and how to lead without losing control.Most business owners, manufacturing leaders, and managers don’t struggle with effort—they struggle with letting go.If you feel like your business depends on you being in everything, this episode will help you step back without things falling apart.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between ownership and execution in leadershipWhy delegation fails and how to fix itA simple 3-bucket framework to define your role as CEOHow to stay in control without being involved in everythingThe systems (metrics, cadence, exposure) that replace micromanagementKristina also shares a real story from her experience in operations and plant management, where staying involved felt like control—but actually revealed gaps in systems and visibility.This episode is for leaders who want to build a business that runs without depending on them for everything.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/si6EKTr6CUoDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18980609-what-should-a-ceo-actually-be-doing-without-losing-control.mp3?download=true🎧 Subscribe for more practical leadership and business strategy insights.✨ Stay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#LeadershipDevelopment #CEOLeadership #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipMindset #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessStrategy #DelegationSkills #ManagementSkills  #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership strategy often fails not because it’s wrong—but because it’s never used.In this episode, we break down leadership strategy that actually works and how to turn it into consistent action.If you’re a business owner, manager, or manufacturing leader who has spent time defining vision, mission, and purpose—but rarely revisits them—this episode is for you.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares a practical approach to strategy built for real-world leadership, not theoretical planning.You’ll learn:Why most leadership strategies fail after they’re createdThe difference between clarity and overcomplicating semanticsHow to identify your “unchangeable” as a leaderHow to align your team with focus and directionHow to turn strategy into consistent, purposeful actionThis episode will help you move from overthinking strategy to actually using it—so your leadership creates results, not just documents.If your strategy is collecting dust, it’s time for a reset.🎧 Listen now and start building a leadership strategy that works in the real world.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6d0eB57oAy0🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes96/do-you-actually-need-a-business-strategy 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18942416-do-you-actually-need-a-business-strategy.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Resources for LeadersSmooth Start: The New Hire Success Kithttps://kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-onboarding-packageFramework for Difficult Conversationshttps://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversationsAsynchronous Coaching Programhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ed6U6LXKs69Wy6RvpPGgjDH238CSeSjHc6_Z1wg3ADs/edit?usp=sharingSubscribe and explore the Leadership Decision Making playlist for more practical frameworks.#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipStrategy #BusinessStrategy #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipClarity #OrganizationalHealth #PeopleLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #TeamAlignment #ExecutionMatters #LeadershipGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailManaging problem employees is one of the most frustrating challenges leaders face.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains how to deal with problem employees by focusing on behavior, not labels.If you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader feeling stuck, frustrated, or drained by someone on your team, this episode will give you a practical and effective way forward.Instead of labeling someone as a “problem employee,” this episode introduces a better leadership approach—one that creates clarity, accountability, and real change.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why labeling employees as “problems” holds leaders backHow to identify the real issue without emotional biasA simple 3-step framework for addressing behaviorHow to have clear, productive conversationsHow to follow up in a way that actually drives improvementThis is practical leadership for real-world people problems—especially in small business and team environments where every employee matters.Listen now and start leading with more clarity, confidence, and control.🎧 Listen & WatchWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7PxQqmiqZcDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18903989-how-to-manage-problem-employees-without-frustration.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Introducing Strategy Call : For Business Owners Leading a Team https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/strategy-call Subscribe for more practical leadership strategies and explore the playlist on Difficult Conversati ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeaders often try to copy best practices from other companies—but still struggle to get results.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why best practices fail for leaders and how to make them actually work in your organization.If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or manager who has ever implemented something that “should have worked” but didn’t—this episode is for you.After visiting high-performing facilities and bringing back proven systems, Kristina shares what actually went wrong—and what leaders must do differently to create lasting change.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why copying solutions from other companies often failsThe 4 biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing changeWhy behavior change matters more than the system itselfHow to adapt ideas so they actually stick in your teamThis episode will help you stop chasing “best practices” and start building leadership systems that work in your real-world environment.🎧 Listen & Watch📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUIOjd1WzKM🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18866190-you-copied-a-best-practice-so-why-isn-t-it-working.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #PeopleLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipMindset #ChangeManagement #ContinuousImprovement #OrganizationalHealth #TeamLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #ManufacturingLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership overwhelm is real. Many leaders feel like they must handle everything at once—strategy, team management, operations, and constant “fires.”In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares practical strategies for leaders dealing with leadership stress and overwhelm. Drawing from her experience as a plant manager and business owner, she explains why high achievers often try to carry too much—and how to reset your leadership focus.You will learn:Why leadership overwhelm happens when everything feels urgentHow clarifying your leadership role reduces decision fatigueHow to identify what is most important right nowWhy delegation and external perspective are critical for leadersHow to reduce stress while staying accountable for resultsKristina also walks through a practical exercise that helps leaders identify their core roles, prioritize their time, and decide what should be delegated or temporarily removed from their plate.If you are trying to lead well while balancing competing priorities, this conversation will help you refocus on what truly matters.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hc9j0r16pYQDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18827099-leadership-overwhelm-how-leaders-reduce-stress.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Introducing Strategy Call : For Business Owners Leading a Teamhttps://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/strategy-call#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #L ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailYou built your business with passion, grit, and long nights.Now you're asking:“Why don’t my employees care like I do?”In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt breaks down the real reason employee engagement drops — and it’s not laziness.When teams feel:Unclear about directionDisconnected from meaningful goalsUnrecognized for consistent performanceThey disengage.Kristina shares 3 leadership shifts that increase employee engagement immediately:1️⃣ Provide consistent direction and communication2️⃣ Connect individual roles to goals that truly matter3️⃣ Recognize and reinforce consistent performersShe also explains the 10-80-10 principle and why the “watchers” in your organization determine your culture.If you’re a business owner, founder, or team leader who wants a culture of ownership instead of quiet quitting — this episode is for you.👉 Listen now and start building a team that cares.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly leadership insights.🎧 Watch / Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPAGuzBzoKk🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/employee-engagement🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18784893-employee-engagement-how-to-get-employees-to-care-more.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCulture #PeopleManagement #ExecutiveLeadershi ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWant to involve your team in decision making… without losing leadership control?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares how leaders can invite team input while still maintaining clear direction for the business.Because here’s the reality:You can ask for feedbackYou can listen to concernsYour team can disagree…and your leadership decision can still be right for the company.In this leadership development episode, you’ll learn:✔️ How to involve employees in decision making without losing authority✔️ How to gain team buy-in during organizational change✔️ The difference between collaboration vs. consensus✔️ What should be open for discussion—and what shouldn’t✔️ How to lead through emotional resistance to change✔️ How to communicate leadership decisions with clarity and confidenceIf you're navigating change management, team pushback, or leadership decision making challenges, this episode will help you lead with confidence—without compromising direction.🎧 Watch / Listen to the Full Episode📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-sTEaxKFjI🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipcontrol🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18726013-how-to-involve-your-team-in-decisions-without-losing-leadership-control.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #Lea ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailDecision making under pressure for leaders is one of the hardest parts of leadership.When you're making 100+ decisions a day, clarity matters before the stress hits.This episode is for business owners, manufacturing leaders, and people managers who need to make aligned decisions — even when there’s no perfect answer.In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:Make better leadership decisions under pressureAlign choices with personal and company valuesUse strategic anchors to simplify tough callsBalance consequences when there is no good optionAsk simple questions that improve decision-making in real timeCommunicate early to mitigate risk and stressStrong leadership isn't about making perfect decisions.It's about making intentional ones that align with your values, company strategy, and long-term goals — even in high-stress situations where every option feels wrong.By gaining clarity in advance through:Personal valuesCompany valuesStrategic anchorsLong-term life alignment…you can reduce decision fatigue and lead with confidence.If you found this episode helpful, consider subscribing for more leadership development insights, or share it with a leader who makes tough decisions every day.🎧 Watch / Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01GwLmgtRGs🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipdecisionmaking🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18698703-decision-making-under-pressure-for-leaders.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook:  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailYour team is capable.Your strategy is sound.So why does progress feel harder than it should?In Episode 89 of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks how team discord—both loud and quiet—can slowly damage performance, morale, and results.You’ll learn:Why division distracts teams from real issuesHow ego and self-protection stall progressWhy “agree to disagree” is a leadership red flagWhat aligned, high-performing teams actually look like“A house divided cannot stand.”🎧 This episode is for leaders who feel the tension—but aren’t sure how to address it yet.👉 Listen now and learn how to move your team from division to direction.🎧 Watch / Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_5R7HbeWq8🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/ahousedevidedcannotstand🚀 Direct Download:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18661264-team-discord-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think-leadership-alignment.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast#TeamDiscord #LeadershipAlignment #TeamHealth #BusinessLeadership #HealthyTeams ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailYour business is growing.Your team is expanding.From the outside, everything looks successful.So why are you exhausted, frustrated, and quietly miserable?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt addresses a truth many business owners and leaders are afraid to admit:👉 Success without alignment leads to burnout.Using real client stories—and her own leadership journey—Kristina breaks down:- Why successful leaders feel trapped in their own businesses- How Working Genius reveals hidden sources of frustration- The unspoken expectations that quietly steal joy- The systems and structures that create freedom, not pressureThis episode offers both immediate relief and long-term strategy for leaders who want success and a life.🎧 If you’re building something meaningful but feel drained doing it—this episode is for you.👉 Share this with a leader who needs to hear it.🎧 Watch / Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vi7Y6uRv0bE🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/successfellsmiserable🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18622165-why-successful-business-owners-feel-miserable-and-how-to-fix-it.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipBurnout #WorkingGenius #BusinessOwnerLife #LeadershipAlignment #HealthyLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWhy won’t employees take responsibility—and why does it keep falling back on you?If you’re working harder than everyone else and constantly fixing what your team should own, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks a question leaders ask behind closed doors:“Why won’t my employees take responsibility?”The answer may be uncomfortable—because it doesn’t start with your team.Through real leadership examples, cultural patterns, and practical mindset shifts, Kristina explains how leaders unintentionally reinforce dependency instead of ownership.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why teams behave based on expected outcomesHow leaders unknowingly train employees to wait instead of leadWhy always having the “best solution” kills ownershipThe simple shift from telling to asking that builds confidence and initiativeHow to create a culture of responsibility without micromanagingThis episode is a wake-up call for leaders who are exhausted, overextended, and ready to stop carrying everything alone.🎧 Listen now and start building a culture of ownership—not dependence.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FpvM3Z1mY2o🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18583094-why-employees-avoid-responsibility-and-how-leaders-fix-it.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #PeopleLeadership #EmployeeOwnership #LeadershipAccountability #TeamPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailStruggling to move your goals—or your team’s goals—forward?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares actionable strategies for leaders, managers, and business owners to set goals that actually work and follow up effectively to ensure results.You’ll learn how to:Set SMART goals that actually workStay focused on priorities without getting distractedFollow up with your team to move goals from plan to actionCreate accountability without micromanagingWhether you’re leading a small business, managing a team, or driving organizational success, this episode gives practical tools to turn goals into measurable results.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eKSLhiZXWxg🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/lfollowupongoals🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18545846-follow-up-on-goals-to-drive-team-success-kristina-schmitt-development.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #GoalExecution #FollowUpStrategies #SMARTGoals #LeadershipCoaching  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership clarity is the difference between working hard and actually moving the business forward.In this episode, we break down why many capable leaders still feel stuck—and how closing the clarity gap leads to stronger decisions, aligned teams, and sustainable growth.This conversation is for:Business owners who feel stretched but not scalingLeaders and managers navigating complexity and competing prioritiesExecutives who want clearer strategy without more noiseIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why strategy is often mistaken for tacticsHow unclear markets, products, and messaging slow executionWhy leadership isn’t about being the hero—but removing frictionHow clarity improves alignment, confidence, and momentumIf you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know the thing I’m doing my best at is actually the best thing to do?”—this episode will challenge and sharpen your thinking.🎙️ About the GuestAlexander Michael Gittens (AMG) is a managing partner at Rupert Rodney, where he helps leaders close the clarity gap to scale faster, sell better, and lead with confidence.🔗 Links & Resources📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YRcwgo-klJQ🚀 Direct Download:Connect with AMGWebsite: https://alexandermichaelgittens.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amgittens/Rupert Rodney: https://www.rupertrodney.com/✨ Stay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipClarity #BusinessLeadership #DecisionMaking #LeadershipMindset #BusinessStrategy #BusinessGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership doesn’t break because people aren’t capable.It breaks when leaders lose themselves in the role.In Episode 84, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Nicole Donnelly of Hello Moxie for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, Working Genius, and the courage to lead from within.This episode will challenge how you define leadership—and invite you into a healthier, more sustainable way forward.🎧 Listen now and rediscover what leadership was meant to feel like.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wCjw-9VfU5g🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18471005-how-to-stand-out-as-a-woman-in-leadership.mp3?download=trueConnect with Nicole Donnelly👉 Subscribe for more: @‌hellomoxieus🌐 Learn more: http://hellomoxie.biz✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #HelloMoxie #LeadershipPodcast #WorkingGenius #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #WomenInLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEvery January, we tell ourselves: This year will be different.But when motivation fades and life gets real, shame often replaces momentum.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina breaks down why New Year’s resolutions fail—and how to respond when they do.You’ll learn:Why setbacks are normal (and expected)How to coach yourself without shameHow to reassess goals without quittingWhy progress always beats perfectionThis is goal-setting for real humans—and real leaders.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a reset.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B0g0gnHZPAk🚀Direct Download:✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #GoalExecution #PracticalLeadership #Productivity #TeamLeadership #ChristmasEpisode #Productivity #GoalAchievement ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWe’re at Christmas — and this episode is short, practical, and immediately usable.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by goal setting, struggled to execute, or watched goals stall out, this episode is for you.In this Christmas Eve episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares the simplest goal-execution process she’s ever used — one that focuses less on planning and more on actually getting things done.You’ll learn:Why goal setting isn’t the problem — execution isHow to break big goals into tiny, doable stepsHow leaders can coach execution without micromanagingWhy momentum comes from five-minute winsThis process works at work, at home, and even with kids.Listen, apply it immediately, and start the new year with clarity and momentum.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NVbdZlR1bsw🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/goalsettingprocess🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18404157-the-easiest-goal-setting-process-ever.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #GoalExecution #PracticalLeadership #Productivity #TeamLeadership #ChristmasEpisode #GoalAchievement ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailThis season is loud—personally and professionally. But leadership clarity doesn’t come from more noise.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explores why silence, reflection, and intentional stillness are critical for leaders, business owners, and parents—especially during busy seasons.You’ll learn:Why silence is designed into our human rhythmHow reflection leads to better decisionsPractical ways to build stillness into your daily leadership lifeIf you’re preparing for a new year and want to lead with clarity, this episode is for you.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7079b2-ZRc✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipReflection #QuietLeadership #IntentionalGrowth #LeadershipGrowth #QuietLeadership #IntentionalLiving #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #StrategicReflection ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEvery leader eventually faces this moment — the moment you realize a team member might not be the right fit.You’re frustrated. You’re drained. You’re questioning yourself. And you’re wondering:“Do I keep helping… or is it time to let them go?”In this episode, Kristina breaks down a practical 3-step framework to help leaders make this gut-wrenching decision with confidence and compassion.You’ll learn:✔ How to separate feelings from facts✔ Why your belief about someone’s potential matters more than you think✔ The real impact of values alignment (or misalignment)✔ How to evaluate progress, effort, and your own capacity as a leader✔ The signs you’re “managing around” someone — not managing themThis episode is both refreshing and uncomfortable — in the best way — especially if you’re carrying the emotional weight of this decision right now.🎧 Listen and gain the clarity you need to take your next leadership step.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XU2-AT7bGl4✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast#LeadershipDevelopment #TeamManagement #PeopleLeadership #CultureBuilding #LeadershipClarity #ManagerMindset #WorkplaceGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEver rush through onboarding because you “don’t have time”?I’ve been there too.But here’s the plot twist:Your new hire isn’t the only one struggling—YOUR WHOLE TEAM feels it.In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden cost of poor onboarding and the 5 steps that will change everything about how you bring people onto your team.If you want smoother transitions, better performance, and less chaos… start here.👉 Grab your Smooth Start Success Kit for $97https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-onboarding-packageA smoother start for your next hire starts today. 🚀#LeadershipDevelopment #Onboarding #TeamSuccess #SmallBusinessLeadership #ManufacturingLeadership #PeopleAndProcess #NewHireExperience #KristinaSchmittDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailThis isn’t the “clean your house” part of the conversation.This is the heart of it.In Part 2 of my conversation with Dana K. White, we talk about the emotional side of decluttering—the guilt, the identity ties, the fear of letting go,and the mental load that keeps us overwhelmed.You’ll learn:why some items feel impossible to releasehow to handle guilt-based or sentimental clutterhow “reality checks” build capacity and confidencewhy boundaries and containers matter in business AND homethe surprising connection between clutter and leadershipIf Part 1 gave you the method…Part 2 gives you the freedom.👉 Watch now to understand the emotional work behind the 5 steps.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H0GX4GvYiDs🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/5stepstoabetterhomebusinessandlifepart2🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18251742-part-2-5-steps-to-a-better-business-a-better-home-and-a-better-life.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #ProcessImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkingGenius #DeclutteringMindset #CapacityBuilding #ProductivitySystems ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWhat if your struggle with clutter isn’t because you’re lazy, disorganized, or lacking discipline…but because no one ever taught you a method that works for your brain?In this episode, Dana K. White (A Slob Comes Clean) breaks down her game-changing 5-step no-mess decluttering process — the same method that has helped millions finally make real progress without overwhelm.Inside this episode:Why traditional organizing systems failThe difference between shame-based decluttering vs instinct-based progressHow to stop creating a bigger mess when you cleanThe “Take It There Now” rule that changes everythingWhy creative and highly intelligent people struggle with clutterHow these principles help in leadership, business, and workflowIf you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ashamed of your space… this conversation is freedom.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rG1uq6cdhX0🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/5stepstoabetterhomebusinessandlifepart1🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18216924-part-1-5-steps-to-a-better-business-a-better-home-and-a-better-life.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #DeclutteringProcess #NoMessMethod #ProductivityTips #LeadershipLessons #WorkingGenius #HabitBuilding #MindsetShift ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailChange doesn’t fail because we’re lazy—it fails because something in the equation is missing.In this episode, Kristina breaks down the Beckhard-Harris Formula for Change—and how she used it to redesign her podcast setup (and mindset).When you understand this formula, you stop guessing why things don’t change—and start leading change with confidence.🎧 Listen and start changing how you approach change.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r5jrtN44tZU🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode5🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18176400-leadership-model-series-episode-5-the-beckhard-harris-formula-for-change.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalChange #TeamPerformance #GrowthMindset #LeadershipTools #TeamGrowth #ChangeFormula #ChangeModel #MindsetMastery ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailChange is constant — but leading through it doesn’t have to be chaotic.In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina explores two foundational models for understanding and leading people through change:The Prochaska & DiClemente Stages of ChangeThe Kubler-Ross Change CurveDiscover how to recognize what stage your team is in, how to respond as a leader, and how to prevent burnout and relapse during transformation.🎧 Listen now to learn how to move from resistance → readiness → results.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A6OLKSa0WvA✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamChange #WorkplaceCulture #ChangeLeadership #TeamSuccess #LeadingThroughChange #PeopleLeadership #ChangeManagement #TeamGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWhat if your next tough conversation could actually build trust, unlock creativity, and spark change?In this episode, Kristina walks you through the GROW model — a practical leadership and coaching framework that helps you turn every problem-solving moment into progress.You’ll learn:1. How to use the GROW framework in real conversations2. The one question that unlocks better solutions3. How to turn feedback into forward momentum🎧 Watch now and start leading with curiosity, not control.👉 Subscribe for more leadership tools from Kristina Schmitt Development.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQ83S8fiABY🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode3🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18074921-leadership-model-series-episode-3-mastering-the-grow-model.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#kristinaschmittdevelopment  #businessbuildingblockspodcast  #leadershipgrowth  #teamcoaching  #leadershipdevelopment  #coachingculture  #growthmindset  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEver wondered why your team doesn’t follow through—no matter how clear you are?It’s not your communication. It’s not your expectations.It’s the lack of consistent consequences.In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt breaks down the ABC Model of Leadership—Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence—and why consistency in feedback, both positive and corrective, builds stronger teams and lasting trust.🎧 Tune in to learn:How to use the ABC model to diagnose leadership breakdownsThe difference between punishment and true consequencesHow consistency creates safety and accountability📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b8yDQvrxOv8🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode2✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TeamGrowth #BehaviorChange #Consequences #LeadershipTips #ManagerLife #ProfessionalGrowth #CoachingTools  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEver wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns — in leadership, business, or life?In this episode, Kristina Schmitt breaks down one of the most powerful frameworks ever created: Thoughts → Feelings → Behaviors → Results.You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, identify the thoughts holding you back, and create real change that lasts.💡 Topics Covered:How your thoughts shape your leadership outcomesWhy “fake it till you make it” only works short-termHow to reverse-engineer your results for growthPractical steps to apply this model to leadership and life🎧 Tune in to the Business Building Blocks Podcast — where we help you lead better at work and at home.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0hPUyJx27x0🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode1🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18007372-leadership-models-series-episode-1-thoughts-feelings-behaviors-results-model.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment  #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #GrowthMindset #SelfAwareness #WorkingGenius #MindsetShift #LeadWithPurpose #LeadershipGrowth #MindsetMatters #PersonalDevelopment #SelfLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeaders everywhere preach empowerment—but most miss the mark. Why? Fear of letting go, lack of clarity, and unclear expectations. In this episode, Kristina Schmitt shares how to move beyond the buzzword and create empowered teams that thrive.✅ Discover the #1 leadership tool to make empowerment work✅ Learn the fears that hold leaders back—and how to overcome them✅ Get practical steps for building clarity in delegation🎧 Don’t just talk about empowerment. Do it right.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2r_q2BqDzg8✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#LeadershipGrowth #Empowerment #Delegation #Clarity #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #MindsetShift #LeadWithConfidence ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailLeadership doesn’t have to be lonely.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks the power of community—why leaders need it, how to build it, and what it means for both business and personal growth.👉 What you’ll discover in this episode:Why leaders carry more weight than they’re designed to holdThe 3 keys to finding and building the right community (Be Intentional, Be a Joiner, Be Selective)Why “the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” is more than just a clichéHow community can fuel both your business and your personal lifeIf you’ve ever felt like leadership is lonely, this episode will help you build the village you need to thrive.Subscribe for more episodes on leadership, faith, and business growth.🎧 Listen now and learn how to make decisions you can actually trust.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AKHNvmZAGE✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipSupport #FaithDrivenBusiness #CommunityMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityForLeaders #FaithAndBusiness #LeadershipGrowth #EntrepreneurshipSupport #BusinessLeadership #FaithDrivenLeader #CommunityMatters #LeadershipGrowth #IntentionalLiving #BusinessAndFaith #LeadershipSupport #LeadershipJourney #FaithInBusiness #LonelyAtTheTop #IntentionalCommunity #LeadersNeedSupport #GrowTogether ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailWhen life gets overwhelming, decisions become harder. Whether at work, in leadership, or at home, clarity often feels out of reach.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Amy Day, a Stanford-trained decision educator and co-creator of the VIDA Method.The VIDA (Values, Internal Operating System, Decision Process, Action) Method harnesses the latest neuroscience research to provide a clear, step-by-step guide to better decision-making.Discover how this powerful process can help you:✅ Stop decision fatigue✅ Avoid stress-driven mistakes✅ Build confidence in every choice✅ Lead better at work and at home📩 Connect with Amy Day: [email protected]🌐 Free resources & calendar: https://clarity4action.org/connect/📘 Free Decision Clarity Blueprint: https://clarity4action.org/decision-clarity-blueprint/🎧 Listen now and learn how to make decisions you can actually trust.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXdZ7FCEuJ4✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #DecisionMaking #VIDAmethod #overcomingoverthinking #decisionframework #decisioneducator #clarityand confidence #LeadershipDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail❌ False harmony.❌ Passive “it’s fine.”❌ Side-bar gossip.These are the signs of a team avoiding conflict—and it’s holding them back.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt breaks down how leaders can mine for conflict: creating safe, productive space for arguments that build trust, buy-in, and real results.👉 Discover how to stop fearing conflict, and start using it to transform your team.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ct8GExPrtQw✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #TeamSuccess #LeadershipGrowth #HealthyConflict #ConflictResolution #TeamCulture #ConflictToClarity #LeadershipDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEver been on a team that started strong but quickly hit walls of conflict, confusion, or silence?At first, everyone’s excited. But then—expectations clash, tensions rise, and suddenly it feels like you’re stuck instead of moving forward.The truth? Every team goes through these phases. The difference between a team that thrives and a team that falls apart… is leadership.In this episode of Business Building Blocks, I unpack the 5 stages of team development—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—so you can recognize where your team is and lead with clarity.✅ How to set expectations in forming✅ How to handle conflict in storming✅ How to build independence in norming✅ How to sustain performance at the highest level✅ What to do when a team ends or changesWhether you’re building a new team or guiding a seasoned one, this framework will transform how you lead.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Pm0HoKpP6Q✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamGrowth #HighPerformingTeams #teamdevelopmentstages #teamconflict #leadershippodcast #teamcoaching ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailEver feel like you’re carrying your team instead of leading them?The problem isn’t always laziness or incompetence. Sometimes, it’s misaligned vision, unclear expectations, or the wrong role fit. In this episode, I unpack how leaders can stop micromanaging, clarify what matters, and empower their teams to actually do what they were hired to do.In this episode, Kristina Schmitt unpacks the skill vs. will framework, the importance of clarity, and how to create a culture where people thrive in their genius zones. Discover how to lead with vision, avoid micromanagement, and win in both business and life.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hg2oPQqyx4s✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #WorkplaceCulture #PeopleManagement #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #WorkplaceCulture ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailDoes your mindset affect your profit?On this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, I sit down with Suzanne Longstreet to uncover how hidden beliefs—like unworthiness, fear, or not-good-enough—sabotage leaders and their bottom line.We discuss:Why profit problems often start with mindsetThe neuroscience behind breaking sabotaging patternsReal stories of leaders who doubled or tripled revenue through mindset shiftsHow to rewire your unconscious mind for successProfit isn’t just numbers—it’s mindset. Tune in and discover how to unlock yours.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CCbPDYQyqjA📌 Connect with Suzanne📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Website: https://www.successandclarity.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneglongstreet/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successandclarity📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suzannelongstreet1174✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#ProfitMindset #BusinessGrowthMindset #MindsetForSuccess #LeadershipAndProfit #MoneyMindsetShift #EntrepreneurMindset #SelfSabotageSolutions #NLPForBusiness #UnlockYourPotential #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailSometimes, the best way to help someone isn’t by giving them the answer—it’s by letting them talk until they find it themselves.In this episode, I share the real-life stories that taught me the value of verbal processing—from a frustrating night with algebra homework to coaching leaders in high-stakes environments.You’ll learn why speaking out loud changes how the brain works, how leaders can create more confident and capable teams, and how YOU can use this approach to stop the endless cycle of solving other people’s problems for them.That’s why I created Asynchronous Leadership Coaching—so you can get personalized, private guidance exactly when you need it, without waiting for the next call.Beta spots are open until September 30, 2025.Let’s turn “I should be doing better” into “I’m doing it.”👉 Apply today. Start leading differently tomorrow. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ed6U6LXKs69Wy6RvpPGgjDH238CSeSjHc6_Z1wg3ADs/edit?usp=sharing📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5k1R11xANaM✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingSkills #ProblemSolving #TeamGrowth #LeadWithListening #VerbalProcessing #LeadershipTips #CoachingMindset #TeamPerformance #LeadershipCoaching #ListenToLead #EmpowerYourTeam #ConfidenceBuilding ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail🎧 Are you putting off change because it feels too big?In Episode 63, I reveal how moving my podcast setup (from a freezing basement to a card table upstairs!) sparked a mindset shift that leaders and high achievers need to hear.Using the Toyota Kata framework, I show you how experimenting with small, flexible changes can lead to major progress—without fear, overwhelm, or perfection paralysis.Tune in to learn the simple way to build momentum in leadership, personal growth, or your business.🎧 Listen now & rethink how you lead.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K4p_xTXx6og🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations#BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #GrowthMindset #LeadershipJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipTips #SmallStepsBigChange ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail💼 What’s really your job as a leader?If you’re overwhelmed, constantly doing, and your team still isn’t performing the way you hoped—this episode is for you.Most leaders jump straight to results...But without a clear vision and intentional team development, you're just managing chaos.In this episode, I break down the 3 essential roles of a leader:1️⃣ Create and share a vision2️⃣ Develop your team3️⃣ Get results (yes, it comes last—and here’s why)Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire company, this episode will help you stop spinning your wheels and start leading with clarity.📌 Watch now to make the shift from overworked to effective.💬 Want real-time, personalized support—without booking another meeting?Check out my new asynchronous coaching beta: a flexible way to get leadership coaching through Slack, when and how it works for you.🚀 I’m looking for 5 leaders to pilot it. Book a quick call and let’s talk:👉 https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting👇 Let me know in the comments: Which leadership role are you stuck in right now?📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWfAZvdv5H4 🎧 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/17581312-the-3-roles-every-leader-must-do.mp3?download=true✨Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading wi ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailHe was “the bird lady’s son” growing up, worked in jail, threw a javelin on a national stage, and never planned on being a general manager — but Jason Spalding’s leadership story might just change the way you show up at work. 🐝“It's always about people.”That’s the one lesson he carried across rebar, sports, union tables, and the boardroom. And now, he's sharing how humility, inclusion, vulnerability, and evolution form the foundation of what he calls HIVE Leadership.In this episode, Jason and Kristina dig into the real work of modern leadership—why annual reviews aren’t enough, how trust changes everything, and what bees can teach us about running high-performing teams.Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just trying to manage your team better, this one will challenge and inspire you.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lC7tq1ciDzM🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/17550012-the-one-thing-all-great-leaders-do-that-most-forget.mp3?download=true✅ Connect with Jason Spalding👤 Founder | IntuPact HR📞 647-243-1197📧 [email protected]🌐 www.intupacthr.com👉 Book a call or learn more at intupacthr.com📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#Lea ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail🚨 “It’s not the people. It’s not the process. It’s not even the product. It’s YOU.”That’s the hard truth Andrew Oxley had to face after burning out in a high-powered career, chasing success but losing himself in the process.He thought switching jobs would fix the problem — but the problem followed him.👉 Why? Because the way we lead follows us into every role, every business, every team.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, we talk about:🔹 Why most leaders are blind to the real reason they’re stuck🔹 What it actually takes to scale a team and a business🔹 The ONE question every business owner needs to ask (but usually avoids)If you’re feeling the pressure to grow but can’t figure out why your systems—or your people—aren’t clicking, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FmB9tohKb28🎧 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/17512634-you-can-t-scale-what-you-can-t-see-the-hidden-leadership-gaps-blocking-your-business-breakthrough.mp3?download=true✨ Connect with Andrew Oxley:🔗https://www.facebook.com/andrew.oxley.758🔗https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoxley-theoxleygroup🔗https://x.com/AndrewOxley/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-oxley-tog/📘 Grab the book: The Four Faces of Frustration on Amazon🎁 Free workshop: https://www.transformingresults.com/📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence!👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework- ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail"I broke down after mowing the lawn. Not because I was tired—but because of what it represented."When I became a single mom, mowing the lawn became one of the most emotionally exhausting tasks of my life. Not because it was hard physically. But because it was new, unfamiliar, and loaded with stress I didn't expect.Change does that. Even simple things can feel like mountains.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, we unpack:Why most change efforts fail without one crucial stepThe hidden emotional toll your team faces during transitionsAnd how to lead with empathy, not just executionThis isn’t just about strategy—it’s about support.If you lead a team, manage a household, or are navigating personal change—this one’s for you.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K7nmCfHzGTk📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadWithEmpathy #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeManagement #TeamGrowth #ChangeCycle #RelapseIsNormal #EmpatheticLeadership #PeopleFirstLeadership #SoftSkillsMatter ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailI brought them in.I gave the feedback.I thought it was done. But nothing changed.Ever felt that? Like you’re repeating the same conversation over and over — and wondering if it’s you?Here's what I’ve learned:💬 ‘That’s not accompanied accountability. That’s sink or swim.’If you’re a leader, parent, coach, or just someone trying to help people grow — this episode is for you.In real life, feedback isn’t one conversation. It’s walking with someone while they’re still learning.Maybe the problem isn’t the feedback. Maybe it’s that we expected change without accompaniment.📺 Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/xBNioYLH4B0You might just say… “Oh shoot, this is me.”📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#LeadershipThatLasts #MentorshipMatters #FeedbackCulture #AccompaniedAccountability #PeopleFirstLeadership #GrowthJourney #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #Accountability #CoachingSkills #LearningAndDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #EmpatheticLeadership #ManagementTips ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail😳 I snapped. I got defensive. And I shut down.All because of one piece of feedback.I was further into my career than you’d think. I should’ve handled it better… but my body went into full panic mode.Not because the feedback was harsh—…but because of the shame I’d attached to it.💭 What if feedback doesn’t have to feel like failure?What if your reaction isn’t a flaw—but a clue?🎧 Episode 57 is raw, real, and it’s for every high-achiever who’s ever felt wrecked by a single comment.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/COphBAcZfN0📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#BusinessBuildingBlocks #LeadershipPodcast #FeedbackStruggles #LiveNow #GrowthMindset #EmotionalResilience #KristinaSchmitt ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail"I got into my first 'dream job.' It was everything I thought I wanted. Big name. Big opportunity. But within a few months, I felt completely drained. I realized—I was hiding who I really was just to survive the culture. I didn’t even know what my core values were back then. All I knew was that something didn’t feel right."In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Jenny Barkan and I dive deep into masking in the workplace—what it is, why we do it, and how it slowly erodes our energy, creativity, and confidence.We talk about:✅ The difference between adapting and masking✅ What to do when your values don't align with your company's culture✅ How leaders can create spaces for authenticity✅ Why self-awareness is where it all beginsWhether you're a leader, teammate, or just trying to find where you belong, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XSbZP_Ct9UY✨ Connect with Jenny Barkan:🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybarkan/🔗https://www.jennybarkan.com/📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#BusinessBuildingBlocks #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #AuthenticLeadership #JennyBarkanCoaching ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail"What if the drive to work felt heavier than the job itself?"In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Kaitlyn Rios,  founder & President of Faced with Grace, shares her raw journey through toxic workplaces—and the moment that changed everything. From silent microaggressions to full-blown burnout, Kaitlyn’s story will resonate with anyone who's ever felt unseen, unsupported, or suffocated at work.🌿 Learn how to spot the subtle signs of toxicity, how to heal after harm, and what healthy leadership really looks like. Whether you're in the storm or trying to recover from one, this episode is your reminder: You're not alone, and you're not crazy.💼 Listen now and join us on a mission to eradicate workplace toxicity, one courageous woman at a time.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sNVAeQIxy1wConnect with Kaitlyn:🔗 facedwithgrace.org | 💌 [email protected]📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#ToxicWorkplaces #HealthyLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #FacedWithGrace #WomensLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceWellness ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan MailI used to shrink myself in meetings.Waited for the perfect moment to speak—Then didn’t.Because I thought:“What if I say the wrong thing?”“What if I sound too emotional?”“What if I take up too much space?”Sound familiar?Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to be smaller to be accepted.To tone it down to be taken seriously.To lead like someone else.But what if the version of you that feels like too muchIs exactly what your business, your team, your clients… need?This week on The Business Building Blocks Podcast, we’re flipping the script.Because what you’ve been hiding might just be the leadership superpower you’ve been waiting for.Listen to: From Flaw to Fuel: How My Weakness Became My SuperpowerLet’s stop shrinking—and start leading as we are.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hID1WgtduEY📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#FromFlawToFuel #OwnYourVoice #WomenInLeadership #ImposterSyndromeNoMore #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadWithAuthenticity ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy