Episodes

Have you wondered how some companies are able to remain strong and seemingly able to withstand almost any external pressure like rising costs and even the threat of a global recession? Do these companies have some sort of sec...

You’ve probably heard that people don’t leave bad jobs; they leave because of bad bosses, poor management, and a lack of appreciation of their worth. It’s cliche, yet it happens all the time and exit interviews confirm it. Ju...

Comments, questions or feedback? Send James an email or initiate a conversation using this link: https://calendly.com/mayhew/connect Contact James directly by calling (319) 929-2604. There’s a lot of talk about #empathy as on...

Comments, questions or feedback? Send James an email or initiate a conversation using this link: https://calendly.com/mayhew/connect Contact James directly by calling (319) 929-2604. Investing in your company culture will alw...

Have you ever considered how you come across to others? Is it possible that the way you communicate might be creating some unintended issues between you and other’s? On today’s episode I’m going to walk you through the 4 comm...

Call James at (319) 929-2604 Connect with James on LinkedIn Learn more about how James helps companies attract and retain great people, improve how teams work together, increasing employee engagement at JamesMayhew.com On tod...

Have you ever asked yourself this? What value am I bringing to this conversation today? Hey, Team welcome back to Lead Thru Values. This podcast exists to help you ensure that every person on your team has the skills, knowled...

When you want engaged employees, but you only focus on metrics, you’re missing hundreds of opportunities through the course of the year to actually cause higher engagement. Hey, Team welcome back to Lead Thru Values. This pod...

Hiring. Managing people. Leadership. Communication. Building a business through people. Kevin Wormwood and Kyle Steele join James Mayhew on Episode 60 of Lead Thru Values to share their thoughts on the idea of building up peo...

In episode 59, James speaks with Melissa White, founder of Balanced Fitness and Health on the topics of grit, resilience and determination. Melissa reveals how multiple tragic elements from her past shape her dedication to se...

If you’re in any kind of leadership role, there’s a reality check you need to be aware of, and it’s something I see a lot of leaders struggle with. The reality check is this: there’s a strong chance you’re not …

Contact James: (319) 929-2604 Coach@JamesMayhew.com I want to speak with you today about your company’s DNA. This message is really focused to business owners and founders. So if you’re a business owner - even if you’ve been ...

“Every minute you worry about external stuff is a minute that you’re not free.” — Curt Mercadante This is one of those episodes to listen to closely. I mean really listen because taking 100% responsibility for your choices, f...

Have you ever had someone ask you for the outcomes that your company is counting on you to deliver in your job? Well that’s a question I ask my clients. And you know what I’ve found? Most people really struggle …

Today I want to talk with you about the word “drift.” Here in the midwest we have snow drifts in the winter that can be both beautiful and dangerous on the roads. If you’re into motorsports and racing - especially …

I want to share the four most powerful words you’ll ever say to another person. These words will… Boost confidence Build self esteem Give encouragement Empower creativity Enhance decision making Deepen rapport Increase trust ...

In this conversation between Mike Henry, Sr. and James, the two men discuss how faith has impacted their careers. Mike shares his thoughts on feeling stuck, limited and aiming too low at work, and how he found new energy by …

Contact Zach at https://zachmessler.com or connect with him on LinkedIn Be Perfectly Understood. Those 3 powerful words summarize how Zach Messler helps his companies explain their unique solutions to their client's problems ...

There’s a wall between people who work on the production floor — and those in the office. That wall is a barrier in both the literal and figurative sense. I want to address how that wall creates separation between employees …

Have questions for James? Send James an email. Several years ago I was siting across from the company owner and he told me… "Your goal is that all of our employees are fully engaged." I remember how I was taken …

Today I have a very special guest for you, Ann Richardson. Ann is a visionary and transformative health care consultant. She is often referred to as “the doctor whisperer” because of her tenacious commitment to improving the ...

What if this structured training system — a system that’s been in place for generations in various trades — became part of your company’s formal recruiting-hiring-development process? As the employee you receive a comprehensi...

I’m helping a client discover and define their core values and behaviors. This week we dug deep and uncovered some absolutely fascinating attributes of their culture. People around the room are in various roles. Some are exec...

Contact James at (319-929-2604) or email your questions, comments and feedback to James at 'coach @ james mayhew.com' This might be one of my most important episodes of this podcast. I touched on this subject briefly in episo...