Sessions with System & Soul

Working at a company that eats its own dog food—is it as clean as it looks? Benj Miller sits down with CTO Chris Ames for a rare behind-the-scenes look at leading through frameworks, navigating generational shifts (unlimited PTO, anyone?), and why growth means climbing the same mountain over and over. If you've ever wondered whether leadership coaches actually practice what they preach, this one's for you. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Starbucks scrapped merit-based raises for a flat 2% bump—and high performers are furious. Benj and McKenzie unpack why this “fair” move backfires, plus a hot take on when assigning KPIs actually hurts your team. If you're leading culture, systems, or performance, this one’s for you.  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t your strategy… it’s your filter?In this Free Tools episode, Benj and McKenzie introduce a powerful 3-part framework that’s helping leadership teams across industries align their focus, filter decisions, and clarify what really drives their business forward.If you're a founder, COO, coach, or team leader—this episode delivers the clarity you’ve been craving.Listen now and grab the tool for yourself. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

We made a bold marketing move to accelerate growth. It backfired.In this episode, Benj and McKenzie break down a failed startup marketing strategy and what it exposed about leadership, values, and growth misalignment. It's a real-world case study in what happens when your strategy outpaces your identity.If you're a founder, COO, or scaling a business, you'll learn how to recover from a misstep, realign with your core values, and build a more resilient growth plan. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Most leaders don’t crash in a blaze of failure. They fade quietly, one decision at a time, as clarity drains and capacity shrinks. In this episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker explore leadership capacity. Not just productivity, but the mental clarity, relational energy, and strategic focus that fuel scalable growth, high-performance teams, and sustainable leadership. If you’re managing people, steering strategy, or feeling the friction of decision fatigue, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed.  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Feeling the weight of leadership? You’re not alone. In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker break down the 3 levels of leadership (leading yourself, leading others, and leading leaders) and why everything starts with being inwardly sound and others focused.They unpack the hidden costs of control, the tension between trust and accountability, and how real influence comes from becoming someone others want to follow.Perfect for founders, COOs, and growth-stage leaders ready to lead with clarity, not just authority. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Most leadership teams are busy. But are they aligned? In this Free Tools episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj and McKenzie share the one tool every founder, COO, and growth-stage leader needs to create clarity, focus, and execution. You'll learn how to set 90-day objectives that align your team, build real accountability, and drive business transformation—not just activity. If your strategy feels scattered or your team is stuck in the weeds, this episode is your reset. 🎯 Download the free Objective Builder at systemandsoul.com/tools  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

 What if your company’s biggest goal had nothing to do with profit? In this Reflection Session, Benj and McKenzie share a client story where the team set a destination called 200 opportunities in three years — supporting personal milestones like paying off loans, running marathons, and taking dream trips. This people-first approach to leadership development strengthened workplace culture, built team alignment, and sparked the kind of clarity that drives real business growth. It turns out that when you grow your people, revenue follows. 👉 Registration for our first live workshop closes October 24. Sign up here: https://www.systemandsoul.com/public-workshops  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

 What keeps leaders relevant as their teams grow? In this Hot Take, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker react to two very different insights: Scott Farquhar, Co-CEO of Atlassian, on the four core responsibilities of a CEO (from his conversation with Harry Stebbings on 20VC)Arthur Brooks on the shift from fluid intelligence to crystallized intelligence as leaders matureTogether, these ideas spark a bigger conversation about how managers become leaders and what it really takes to stay effective as your company scales.  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Planning season shouldn’t feel like chaos. In this Free Tools episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker walk through the one-page roadmap that helps leadership teams align vision, strategy, culture, and execution. It's the tool System & Soul uses with every client to cut through the swirl and bring clarity to the table. Learn how to build your strategic plan on one page, make better decisions as a team, and turn long-term vision into focused execution. Want the roadmap? Here you go! Want more Free Tools? We got you.  Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

In this Reflection episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker explore a challenge every leader faces: how do you balance progress with perfection?They unpack why moving too slow often costs more than mistakes, how hesitation drains culture and alignment, and why leaders learn faster by staying in motion.You will discover:Why momentum is a leader’s greatest growth toolThe hidden cost of slow decisions on team cultureHow perfectionism stalls clarity and executionWhen excellence matters more than speedA mindset shift that helps leaders scale with confidenceWhether you are a founder, a COO, or a team lead, this conversation will help you reframe how you think about speed, progress, and leadership. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Every leader carries stories. Some inspire, some wound, some quietly drive decisions without us noticing. The risk is simple: if you don’t reflect and reframe them, they frame you.In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker explore three timelines of transformation: past experiences, pivotal shifts, and present choices. They share their own stories and invite you to uncover the moments that have shaped your leadership voice.Listen in and learn how to use your story with clarity, trust, and purpose. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Mark Zuckerberg recently said he doesn’t believe in delegation. In this Hot Takes episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker challenge that idea and explore what delegation really means for leaders scaling a business.They unpack:Why delegating only to “doers” limits innovation and growthThe difference between control and clarity in leadershipHow AI is teaching founders the power of better prompts and constraintsWhy true delegation develops thinkers, not just task managersThis episode blends leadership strategy, human insight, and real-world lessons founders can apply today. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Too many priorities. Constant firefighting. Feeling like you made progress in 25 different directions but did not actually move the business forward. Sound familiar?In this episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker share a simple but powerful tool for setting quarterly objectives and actually hitting them.You will learn how to:Identify the bets worth placing for the next 90 daysCut your “must-do” list down to the most strategic movesCreate alignment and clarity across your leadership teamAvoid the trap of working in the business instead of on itWhether you lead a senior leadership team or manage a department, this framework will help you focus resources, accelerate progress, and turn strategic plans into real results.Start applying these ideas in your next leadership meeting and see what happens. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

In this Reflections episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker unpack a question that challenges leaders in every stage of growth: is it strategy, execution, or something else entirely that drives real progress?Pulling from candid conversations with CEOs and COOs, they explore why top performers do not always make great leaders, the hidden cost of relying too much on subject matter expertise, and how to navigate the long middle between today’s reality and your growth vision.You will discover:How leadership demands shift from startup to scale-upWhy “strategy vs. execution” is often the wrong debateSigns your senior leaders are misaligned with their roleWhen to coach existing leaders versus hire fresh talentA mindset shift that can break through leadership bottlenecksWhether you are leading a tech startup in Austin, a manufacturing team in the Midwest, or a creative agency in Atlanta, this conversation will help you pinpoint what is truly moving the needle and what is quietly holding you back. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

What if the way you manage your time, energy, and resources is shaping your entire company culture?In this soul-first conversation, Benj and McKenzie sit down to explore the hidden mindset behind great leadership: abundance vs. scarcity. This isn’t just a theory. It’s a lens that could reframe how you hire, delegate, invest, and even walk into your next meeting.Benj opens up about his lived experience as an Enneagram Five, where hoarding energy felt like a survival strategy. He shares how that scarcity mindset once showed up in his leadership and what changed when he shifted toward generosity, trust, and abundance. McKenzie brings the operator’s view, showing how systems-thinking can quickly tip into control and fear without intention.Inside this Soul Dive:The myth of limited energy and how it sabotages team growthWhat a scarcity mindset really looks like in meetings, decisions, and relationshipsHow leaders unintentionally withhold ideas, tools, or praise — and what it costsThe ripple effect of one brave share and how it unlocks a team’s potentialWhy gratitude and generosity are more than emotions — they are leadership strategiesHow to shift the energy in the room with one question: What mindset am I bringing in today?You’ll hear honest reflections, small but powerful mindset shifts, and a deeper invitation to show up as a leader who multiplies, not manages.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt the tension between conserving and contributing, between self-protection and impact. If you’ve been leading from caution, this is your permission to try something different.Because abundance isn’t just a feeling. It’s a decision. And when leaders make that shift, everything else starts to flow.You don’t have to wait for more time, more budget, or more certainty. The invitation is here. Step into abundance today. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

What if the two most important leadership lessons aren’t about strategy... but about how you show up in a room?In this Hot Takes episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack two game-changing insights from leaders who have actually built legendary companies.🔥 Bill Campbell, the trusted coach behind Apple and Google, believed success starts with something most leaders overlook: “Get your 1:1s and team meetings right, and everything else will follow.” When relationships are strong, results follow. Simple. Powerful. Overlooked.🔥 Then comes Leila Hormozi, powerhouse CEO of Acquisition.com, with a hard truth: “Only 5% of your team will be ready for your company’s next chapter.” So what do you do with that reality? Avoid it? Hide it? Or lead with clarity, even when it's uncomfortable?🎙️ Inside this episode:Why most teams underperform and how to change that fastWhat the top 5% of high-growth team members all have in commonHow founders unknowingly stall their growthHow to lead people through change without losing trustAnd why your systems should protect your culture, not just your KPIs🎯 Plus: Grab two free tools mentioned in the episode: • The Weekly Sync Templatehttps://lnkd.in/ecMf9wbe • The 5 Unspoken Conversations Guidehttps://lnkd.in/dw5biR89If you're scaling a business and want to keep your people aligned, empowered, and growing with you, this episode is a must. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Free Tools: Your Scoreboard Might Be Killing Your MomentumYou’ve got numbers. Maybe even dashboards.But here’s the real question: Does your team actually know if they’re winning?In this Free Tools Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack why most scoreboards fail to motivate and what it really takes to build one that fuels performance and culture.🎯 What you’ll walk away with:1️⃣ How “should” metrics quietly drain engagement2️⃣ The scoreboard vs. report difference (and why it matters)3️⃣ The power of 3 to 5 focused KPIs4️⃣ How to measure culture and leadership not just output5️⃣ A free AI tool that makes it all easier: WinningMetrics.aiThis isn’t just about tracking performance.It’s about giving your team clarity, energy, and a scoreboard that actually means something. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

You say you’re a people-first leader… but what happens when it gets hard?Budget cuts. Underperformance. Tough calls that impact real people.In this week’s Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker pull back the curtain on what it really means to lead with a people-first mindset, especially when the pressure’s on.Forget the clichés. This is about more than being “nice.” It’s about having the courage to lead with clarity, honesty, and dignity.🎧 Inside this episode:✅ When Loyalty BackfiresKeeping someone “because they’ve been here forever” might be costing your team more than you think.✅ Kind ≠ WeakAvoiding hard conversations doesn’t make you compassionate—it makes things worse. Real leadership means facing the tough stuff.✅ Dignity Over DramaIt’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. Layoffs, feedback, and even promotions—every moment is a chance to lead with dignity.✅ Lead Out LoudBringing your team into tough decisions builds trust. Going silent? That breeds doubt, fast.✅ Ask Before You AssumeBenj shares the two powerful questions every leader should ask their team (and themselves) before claiming the “people-first” title.This episode is a gut-check for every leader who wants to build a business with heart without losing their edge.If you’re navigating hard decisions and want to lead with both strategy and soul, this one’s for you. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

The 3 Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Stay GroundedIn this deeply personal Soul Dive episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller takes us back to a pivotal moment that reshaped his identity and leadership. What started as a desperate quest for business answers transformed into a life-changing conversation about what truly grounds us as leaders and humans. Joined by McKenzie Reeves Decker, the conversation peels back the layers of external validation and digs into the soul work that keeps us inwardly sound and others focused.🔑 Key Takeaways: • Leadership Begins with Identity: 77% of leadership effectiveness comes from who you are, not just what you do. • The 3 Big Questions: "Who is my audience?", "Why do I matter?", and "Who am I?" These are not just reflective, they are foundational. • Audience Matters: You cannot let critics or fleeting circumstances sign your report card. Who holds that pen in your life? • Worth Is Not Earned, It Is Given: A profound realization that your value is defined by what someone is willing to pay, and for Benj, that meant everything. • From Fragile to Anchored: Building identity on solid ground prevents leadership from being derailed by toxic feedback or failure.💬 This episode is a raw and real invitation to strip away the noise and reclaim clarity in who you are. Whether you are deep in the trenches or just starting your leadership journey, take 18 minutes to realign with what matters most. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Hot Seat: Faith, Vision and the Missing Leader W/ Clint EmersonIn this Hot Seat Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker sit down with Clint Emerson, CEO of CableQuest, to unpack a key challenge many faith-driven leaders face:How do you turn a God-given vision into meaningful, everyday action?Clint has cultivated a purpose-driven company where chaplaincy, discipleship, and community care are part of the culture. But the mission needs a leader someone who can connect the dots, carry the vision, and bring it to life with intention.This honest conversation dives into the tension between calling and capacity and what happens when a powerful vision waits on the right “who.”In this episode: • Why a mission built on faith needs more than systems • The “who, not how” shift that reframed Clint’s next step • How spiritual purpose can fall through the cracks without ownership • Real examples of redemptive leadership at work • What to look for in someone called to carry a kingdom visionIf you're leading with strategy and soul, this conversation will hit home. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

End the Meeting Madness with the Weekly Sync.Let’s be real, most meetings are messy, slow, and totally avoidable.But what if your weekly meeting became the most energizing hour of your workweek?In the next episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker drop one of their most-used tools: the Weekly Sync.This isn’t just a meeting agenda. It’s the system thousands of leaders use to align fast, stay focused, and actually get things done.What you’ll walk away with: • The 4-part structure that makes every meeting worth showing up for • How to keep people connected and move work forward • A smarter way to deal with roadblocks, priorities, and mental clutter • Why rating your meetings changes team culture overnightIf your team dreads meetings, this episode is your reset. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

 Benj Miller shares a powerful breakthrough from a real team session.What started as a light, energized morning turned into a raw, honest afternoon.The team finally said what needed to be said.Here’s what stood out:🔹 Politeness Isn’t Health Surface harmony looks peaceful but hides real problems. Teams need safety to practice real candor.🔹 Leaders Go First Trust doesn’t happen by accident. It starts when leaders model it with vulnerability.🔹 Curiosity > Defensiveness Your response sets the tone. Stay curious instead of reactive to keep conversations open.🔹 One Leader Holding Back = Slower Team When high-capacity people dim their energy, it limits the whole team’s momentum.🔹 Trust Happens Between Meetings You don’t build trust in the room. You build it in the one-on-one moments between sessions. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Are you leading from love or reacting out of fear?In this Soul Dive, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal how your mindset creates a “frame” that shapes everything you see and do as a leader.When you lead from love, coming from abundance and openness, your frame expands, unlocking creativity, calm, and connection. But fear shrinks your frame, triggering reactivity and scarcity thinking.Key takeaways: • Your beliefs and stories build a mental “frame” that influences how you show up • Love expands your frame; fear contracts it—changing your brain’s chemistry and decisions • Leading from love means vulnerability and being comfortable in discomfort • Fear is like a “check engine light” signaling what needs your attention, not a stop sign • How leaders can shift from scarcity to abundance in real challenges like feedback and AIThis episode is a clear call to lead with openness, grow your frame, and step into abundance. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

How Do You Break Communication Silos in a Complex Organization?In this Hot Seat session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker coach Sven Cowart, co-founder and CTO of ElastiFlow, through challenges in building effective remote team culture. Sven’s core struggles revolve around how to create a “huddle culture” remotely, encourage agency in employees, and break down information silos that slow decision-making and progress. They discuss the complexities of communication, collaboration, and organizational design in a remote, technical company. The conversation reveals the tension between titles creating exclusion versus clarity, and the essential role of consistent behavioral change and leadership in driving culture. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

[Free Tools] - The Org Chart Fix: Eliminate Bottlenecks, Confusion & Burnout.The org chart is one of the most underused yet powerful tools in business. In this Free Tools, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker reveal 4 hidden dysfunctions caused by a weak org chart—and how to fix them.💡 You’ll learn to:• Spot bottlenecks + accountability gaps• Redesign roles for clarity + speed• Avoid leadership undermining• Use CAR (Clarity, Autonomy, Results)• Empower teams with missions + KPIsStructure isn’t control—it’s freedom. Especially for founders and COOs. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Protect, Perfect, or Scale: The Hidden Question Driving Your BusinessProtect, Perfect, or Scale?Every founder and leadership team is operating from one of these 3 mindsets, but most never name it. In this Reflection Session, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker unpack how this unspoken tension shapes decisions, strategy, and alignment.Learn to:• Spot hidden misalignment in your team• Ask “backdoor questions” that reveal what’s unsaid• Align your capital, culture, and goals• Lead up with clarity, not confusion Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

SSS EP02 - The Cost of Carrying It All: A Soul Dive for LeadersThis Soul Dive Session is your wake-up call: 77% of exceptional leadership isn’t about what you do — it’s about who you are.Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker peel back the layers of leadership to explore two often-overlooked traits that define the most impactful leaders: being inwardly sound and others focused. No fluff, just raw insights, reflection, and real stories that hit home.✔ Why most leadership advice focuses on the wrong 23%✔ A 2-part framework that transforms how you show up✔ McKenzie’s personal burnout moment and what it revealed✔ Letter-grade check-in: Where do you need to grow?✔ One small action to start leading from the inside out Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Why We’re Here: The Story Behind “Sessions with System & Soul”In our kickoff episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Reeves Decker share why they created Sessions with System & Soul—a space for founders, COOs, and leaders to work on their business and themselves, not just in it.They explore the tension between growth and burnout, and how blending systems and soul leads to sustainable leadership.Plus, a glimpse of what’s ahead: Hot Seat coaching, Soul Dives, Reflection Sessions, and actionable Tools & Concepts. Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

We’re giving you something special becase we like breaking the rules! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the book to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners!Limited number available! Get FREE access to the Renegades audiobook by following these steps:1. Reach out to us at [email protected] to get a unique link to access the book.2. Use your claim code to download the book3. Give it a listen and leave us a review.4. Bonus step: share Renegades with a friend!References:Buy Renegaes on AmazonBuy Renegades on AudibleSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

008: Renegades Audiobook Preview!This week, we have something very special for you! The new book Renegades is available now on Amazon and Audible! To celebrate, we’re bringing a portion of the audiobook to you right here on the podcast! We’re also giving away FREE access to the audiobook for our first several listeners! See below for details!Limited number available! Get FREE access to the Renegades audiobook by following these steps:1. Reach out to us at [email protected] to get a unique link to access the book.2. Use your claim code to download the book3. Give it a listen and leave us a review.4. Bonus step: share Renegades with a friend!References:Buy Renegaes on AmazonBuy Renegades on AudibleSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Dr. Crawford Loritts delves into the four essential traits of enduring leadership: brokenness, uncommon communion, servanthood, and radical immediate obedience. Loritts shares his personal journey of refining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the critical role of faith.Key Takeaways:- The distinction between brokenness and woundedness- The pitfalls of entitlement and narcissism in leadership, offering listeners practical wisdom to avoid these traps- How to overcome discouragement in leadership and make transformative choices during challenging timesThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References:Dr. Crawford Loritts’ BooksSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Reggie Brock shares the value of collaboration, the impact of collective effort, and the significance of addressing individual struggles within a community setting. He also discusses the philosophy of 'one step at a time' and the approach of focusing on one thing at a time to drive personal and professional progress.Key Takeaways:- The power of community and collaboration- The borderline of crazy is the beginning of creative- Big change happens one step at a timeThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References:That1Company.netConnect with Reggie on LinkedInReggieBrock.comSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Lantz Howard explores the intersection of leadership, marriage, and personal development, emphasizing the impact of relational and emotional health on individual and organizational success. It delves into the role of coaching, the challenges of marriage, and the importance of faith and prayer in personal and professional growth.Take aways: The impact of relational and emotional health on individual and organizational success The role of coaching in personal and professional development Challenges and dynamics of marriage in relation to personal growth and workReferences:LantzHoward.comConnect with Lantz on LinkedInSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Benj Miller chats with Dr. Randy Ross, an author and speaker who specializes in leadership, culture, and employee experience. They discuss three of Dr. Ross's books: 'Remarkable,' 'Relationomics,' and 'Fireproof Happiness.' Dr. Ross shares insights on creating a movement of good, building a relationally rich environment, and developing hope and happiness. He emphasizes the importance of values-based goal setting, positive relationships, and faith.This episode is sponsored by The 261.Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:Connect with Dr. Randy Ross on LinkedInRemakable by Dr. Randy RossRelationomics by Dr. Randy RossFireproof Happiness by Dr. Randy RossMake Life Good by Dr. Randy RossSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Benj interviews Judy Kane, a mindset change specialist. They discuss the process of changing subconscious beliefs and how it can impact various aspects of life. Judy explains that mindset change involves rewriting subconscious beliefs that are getting in the way of personal growth and success. She shares examples of common subconscious beliefs, such as fear of success and scarcity mindset. Judy also provides insights on recognizing self-sabotage and uncovering subconscious beliefs. The conversation highlights the importance of visualizing desired outcomes and being gentle with oneself during the process of mindset change.Takeaways Mindset change involves rewriting subconscious beliefs that are hindering personal growth and success. Recognizing patterns of self-sabotage can indicate the presence of subconscious beliefs that need to be addressed. Visualizing desired outcomes can help in changing subconscious beliefs.This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References:Connect with Judy on LinkedInAlignedConsciousness.comSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

In this episode, business coach and confidence expert, Steve Lover discusses his confidence development model and its application in leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of confidence in achieving success and explains the vital difference between confidence and self-esteem.Key Takeaways:- The confidence development model- The difference between pleasing and serving- The willingness to be unliked for doing what’s bestThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:The Confidence Ignitor by Steve LoverView the Confidence Development Model DiagramLearn more about Steve LoverConnect with Steve Lover on LinkedInSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Former CEO of SeaWorld and Herschend Enterprises, Joel Manby, joins Benj Miller to discuss how Love in the workplace increases engagement, job satisfaction, and profitability.Takeaways:- Why love is a key leadership principle- What metrics measure love in an organization- Loving your people through challenging timesThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References:Love Works by Joel ManbyBook Joel Manby to speak for your organizationJoin the Executive CircleLearn more about Joel ManbySessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Creative Founder of Lead with Levity, Heather Walker, Ph.D., reflects on getting older and the importance of staying relevant while leading diverse teams. Dr. Walker also explores the challenges and benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And, she shares insights on managing large teams and the importance of maintaining personal relationships with team members.Takeaways: Staying relevant requires paying attention to trends, connecting with younger generations, and being open to new ideas. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for innovation and success in the workplace. Managing large teams requires finding efficient ways to build relationships and communicate with team members.References:LeadwithLevity.comConnect with Heather on LinkedInSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Benj Miller, McKenzie Decker, and Jonathan King introduce the concept of the Six Dimensions of Compensation and discuss its development and application. Financial compensation is just one aspect of compensation and other dimensions, such as feeling valued, having meaningful work, and having work-life balance, are equally important. Learn the importance of having conversations around these dimensions and using the assessment tool to facilitate those discussions.Takeaways: Financial compensation is just one aspect of overall compensation. Having conversations around these dimensions can lead to a better understanding of what employees value and need. The assessment tool can facilitate these conversations and provide insights for both individuals and organizations.References:6doc.ioSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Benj invites Richard Cunningham and Autumn Hanline, representatives of Faith Driven Entreprenuer, to discuss:- FDE’s work creating financial netwroks of like-minded entreprenuers and investors- The real importance of a supportive peer group- Aligning investment dollars with faith valuesReferences:Faith Driven Entrepreneur PodcastFaithDrivenEntrepreneur.orgSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

In the final installment of our Renedages series, Benj and McKenzie invite Renegade Leader Jason Moore, founder of DNA Partners, for an indepth chat about the journey to close the gap between founder and leader. They discuss:- Closing the gap between Renegade Founder and Renegade Leader- The hardest shifts for Renegade Leaders to embrace- Tried and true methods for building a healthy cultureGet your own copy of Renegades today at ⁠SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades⁠!Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

What better way to continue our series celebrating the release of our new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom, than to invite two of our very own System & Soul coaches to share the impact they’re seeing firsthand through the businesses they’re coaching. Today, you will meet Jonathan King and Bill Green as we talk about:- Firsthand transformation we are experiencing within the companies we coach- How System & Soul coaches navigate coaching Renegades that are resistant to change- The hardest shifts for businesses to embraceGet your own copy of Renegades today at ⁠SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades⁠!Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

This week, we’re continuing our series on our brand spanking new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom! In this episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker lay the groundwork for the internal, soul-level work that renegade leaders need to do within themselves and in the teams they build. They discuss:- Being inwardly sound and others-focused- Growing beyond tying your identity to your business- 6 players of a power teamGet your own copy of Renegades today at ⁠SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades⁠!Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

We have something big to share with you! We just launched, Renegades, our brand new book for business founders and entrepreneurs who want to close the gap from being a Renegade Founder to a Renegade Leader. This is the first of a four-part series in which we dive deep into the book, the storeis and challenges that shaped it, and why this book is a game-changer. In this episode Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker discuss:- The gap from Renegade Founder to Renegade Leader- Overcoming the need to feel needed- Are you being an intentional coach to your team?Visit SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades to order the book OR sign up to get a FREE chapter!Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

A dynamic world requires dynamic leaders. In this episode, Benj Miller chats with David Emerald Womeldorff about:1. Updating Our Human Operating System2. Making Decisions with a Seven-Generation Mindset3. Finding More Time to Play Pickle BallThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References:TheEmpowermentDynamic.comThe Power of TEDThree Vital QuestionsSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

“Growth is not our problem; desire is our problem.” Gary Harpst, author of Built to Beat Chaos, joins Benj Miller to discuss:1. Why has civilization rapidly progressed technologically but not sociologically? 2. Creating order our of the raw material of chaos3. Learning to embrace constraintsThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:Built to Beat Chaos by Gary Harpstwww.garyharpst.comSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Author and speaker, Joe Mull, chats with Benj about re-humanizing the workplace by creating a people-centered environment that benefits employees and employers alike. The three big ideas they discuss in this episode are:- How people are tired- The myth that no one wants to work- Where does commitment come from?All this and more on System & Soul.This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:Employalty by Joe MullJoeMull.comSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

This week, Benj talks with coach, speaker, author, and P90x video game character Traci Morrow about the importance of leading yourself first. Traci has been personally mentored by John C. Maxwell and knows better than most that you cannot give what you do not have. They discuss: Leading Yourself First How to Build Healthy Relationships The Beautiful Mess of MarriageThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:TraciMorrow.comReal Life Marriage by Traci MorrowSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump

Benj Miller chats with marketing legend, author and co-founder of Level C, Marty Neumeier. In this episode they discuss:- The definition of growth: When growth becomes the enemy- The role of business in a divided society- The meaning of brands when tribal beliefs become a substitute for truthThis episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we’re not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don’t need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That’s why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!References:MartyNeumeier.comSessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie DeckerThe best businesses aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on soul. If delegation is something you’re wrestling with, the System & Soul network has more than 50 certified coaches across the country ready to help founders and teams delegate with clarity and confidence.📅 Join us LIVE every Friday on LinkedIn & YouTubeYour weekly leadership reminder.Visit https://www.systemandsoul.com/261Follow Sessions With System & Soul on LinkedIn & YouTubeSubscribe to our Newsletter!Sponsored by Fist Bump