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The Business Mechanic Show

The Business Mechanic Show

De: Vaughn Sigmon
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Get ready to be inspired by Vaughn, co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is not your average leadership development expert. As a co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership and former Carmax executive, he knows what it takes to be a high-impact leader and manager. Rather than offering theory, his coaching and training programs provide common-sense advice and direction based on real-world experience. It's no wonder that Carmax, the country's largest and most respected company in the auto industry, is a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work. Vaughn's leadership methods are sure to impress. His mission is to improve the impact of executives and managers by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. His motto says it all: "No matter what business you're in, you're in the people business."The Business Mechanic 2016 Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • How to Start Tough Conversations Without Triggering a Blow Up

    How to Start Tough Conversations Without Triggering a Blow Up
    Jul 29 2025
    How to Start Tough Conversations Without Triggering a Blow Up 📌 Episode Summary Most leaders avoid difficult conversations—and it’s costing them more than they realize. In this episode of The Business Mechanic Show, Vaughn Sigmon reveals why managers procrastinate tough talks, how silence signals approval of bad behavior, and the exact 3-step framework to handle any hard conversation with clarity, confidence, and calm. You’ll learn the psychology behind defensiveness, the Gallup data that proves employees want more feedback—not less—and why switching from monologue to dialogue is the key to earning trust and creating lasting behavior change. Vaughn also shares specific language, real-world scripts, and body language cues to watch for in emotionally charged conversations. Whether you're addressing underperformance, conflict, or broken expectations, this episode gives you the blueprint to lead with impact—not intimidation. ✅ What You’ll Learn Why leaders avoid hard conversations (and how it backfires) The cost of silence: what you allow, you endorse Gallup data on feedback and employee engagement The Jefferson Fisher 3-Step Setup for better conversations Why you must shift from monologue to dialogue Open-ended questions to disarm defensiveness How to read tone, body language, and facial expressions Real scripts you can use with direct reports, peers, and even your boss 🔥 Ideal For: Sales managers, team leaders, executives, HR professionals, and business owners who need to improve their ability to give feedback, hold people accountable, and lead difficult conversations effectively. 📥 FREE RESOURCE Download Vaughn’s free eBook: The Roadmap to Difficult Conversations Your complete guide to turning high-stakes conversations into moments of clarity and leadership. 🔧 Tools & Resources Mentioned – Leadership coaching, training programs, and tools The Roadmap to Difficult Conversations (Free eBook Download) Descript (for podcast editing and audio EQ) 📣 Connect with Vaughn Sigmon Website:
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    28 m
  • Stop Inventing Intentions

    Stop Inventing Intentions
    Jul 21 2025
    What if the biggest obstacle to a productive conversation… was the story in your head? In this powerful episode, the curtain gets pulled back on one of the most damaging habits in leadership: assuming intent. From ghosted emails to pushback in meetings, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. But when leaders start conversations like prosecutors instead of partners, trust erodes and productivity dies. The episode walks through how these mental shortcuts—called emotional reasoning—fuel defensiveness and kill collaboration. You’ll learn how to replace snap judgments with curiosity, defuse tension, and make every conversation more productive. This shift isn’t soft. It’s smart. And it works. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: The mental trap that kills conversations 02:15 – The dangers of emotional reasoning and assuming intent 05:12 – How made-up narratives damage culture and credibility 08:34 – Triggering defensiveness: why arguments never lead to change 11:01 – Blocking resolution by needing to be “right” 13:20 – The power of trading certainty for curiosity 16:05 – Walkthrough: Turning a late project into a teachable moment 18:38 – Rewiring your leadership approach with questions 21:10 – Avoiding blame, promoting ownership 23:42 – Final mindset shift before every difficult conversation Links: The full framework from this episode is also available in the free downloadable tool Join our mailing list to receive our team's latest news and updates. Don’t worry; your information will not be shared. We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information for any reason. Contact for a Free Consultation
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    27 m
  • How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Making These Three Big Mistakes

    How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Making These Three Big Mistakes
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode of the Business Mechanic Show, the three hidden layers of every difficult conversation are broken down with precision. What often starts as a simple discussion about performance or behavior can quickly escalate when deeper emotions and identity concerns go unrecognized. This episode dives deep into why most managers mishandle tough conversations—and how to shift from reactive manager to confident, emotionally intelligent leader. Listeners will explore the three essential layers beneath every challenging interaction: what happened, what was felt, and how identity was impacted. The episode explains how most managers stay stuck on the surface (the facts) and miss the emotions or ego threats that truly drive the other person’s reactions. Through clear explanations and real-world role play, it provides a new framework for navigating emotionally charged conversations with clarity, curiosity, and composure. It’s not about controlling the other person—it’s about managing your own approach. The episode introduces practical techniques like pattern interrupts, three-layer prep, post-conversation reflection, and habit rewiring to help leaders build the muscle for better communication. By learning how to slow things down, acknowledge feelings, and preserve someone’s sense of identity, leaders can avoid triggering defense mechanisms and build deeper trust. If you’ve ever left a conversation thinking, “That didn’t go well,” this episode gives you the language, mindset, and tools to do better next time. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to the Business Mechanic Show 01:05 – When conversations go off the rails 02:44 – Why surface-level facts aren’t enough 05:18 – Layer One: The “What Happened” conversation 07:35 – Avoiding assumptions and creating shared understanding 10:20 – Layer Two: The “Feelings” conversation 13:12 – How unspoken emotions derail logic 15:40 – Acknowledging emotions without fixing them 17:54 – Layer Three: The “Identity” conversation 20:45 – How to avoid triggering someone’s ego 23:10 – Preparing with the three-layer framework 25:20 – Post-conversation reflection and habit rewiring 27:10 – Key takeaway: you can’t fix three layers with one-layer tactics Links: The full framework from this episode is also available in the free downloadable tool Join our mailing list to receive our team's latest news and updates. Don’t worry; your information will not be shared. We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information for any reason. Contact for a Free Consultation
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    30 m
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