What if the biggest thing holding your company back isn’t your strategy, your tech stack, or even your people—but a simple four-sentence exercise that almost every leadership team gets wrong?

We uncovered a pattern that could change how you think about growth, culture, and AI—and it’s probably not what you expect.

Want to know the one leadership blind spot that could be costing you results (and why it’s the first thing we fix before implementing anything new)?

Stick around, because this might flip your approach to performance on its head.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how building a performance-driven company culture can unlock untapped potential and accelerate your team's success.

• Explore ways to implement AI in organizational operations that transform efficiency without overwhelming your workforce.

• Master strategies for successful mergers and acquisitions that ensure smooth transitions and maximize value.

• Uncover proven tactics for expanding into new markets that drive sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.

• Enhance internal communication to boost team alignment and create a more connected, productive workplace.

My special guest is Mickey Andersen.

Mickey Andersen brings a refreshing, real-world approach to company growth and culture. With a rich background working with businesses ranging from $20 million to $300 million, Mickey has tackled everything from marketing to mergers and acquisitions, and even transforming internal teams.

After spending years in the trenches of a major consulting and BPO firm, Mickey has seen firsthand how success isn’t just about strategy or numbers—it’s about getting people truly aligned and communicating clearly.

Mickey’s knack for pinpointing where companies get stuck, especially when it comes to leadership and internal communication, makes him a go-to for organizations aiming to turn culture into a competitive advantage.

Whether working with cleaning organizations or tech-driven teams, Mickey’s down-to-earth style and experience in building performance-driven systems help leaders cut through the noise and get everyone rowing in the same direction.

Get more information from Mickey via her website: https://loyaltyops.com/

Connect with Mickey via email: mickey@loyaltyops.com

The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Organizational Growth and People Challenges 00:02:24 - Mickey Andersen’s Career Journey and Consulting Experience 00:04:50 - Evolving From Marketing to Organizational Performance Systems 00:07:30 - Leadership Alignment as the Foundation of Company Culture 00:12:00 - Operationalizing Core Values with Clear Communication and Behaviors 00:14:09 - Aligning Leadership Behaviors for Effective Internal Communication 00:15:27 - Defining Core Values and Behaviors to Drive Teamwork 00:18:24 - Mission Command and Empowering Decision-Making in Organizations 00:23:21 - The Critical Role of People Alignment Before AI Integration 00:26:30 - The User-Dependent Nature of AI and Its Impact on Culture 00:28:10 - Embracing AI to Enhance Workplace Efficiency 00:30:10 - Building a Performance-Driven Company Culture 00:32:12 - Leveraging Resources and Tools for AI Readiness 00:34:14 - Personal Stories and Work-Life Balance Insights 00:36:37 - Future Growth and Strategic Partnerships