Are you the go-to expert in your business - but still feel stuck on the tools and buried in team questions? This episode uncovers why being too good at your job might quietly be slowing down your business growth. Brendan shares how technical mastery, while once your biggest asset, can become the bottleneck that limits team performance and stalls your ability to grow your business.

You’ll learn:

• Why relying on your own skills caps team ownership and decision-making

• Three daily habits that build leadership self-awareness and reclaim your calendar

• A 7-day challenge to shift from solving problems to coaching your team

If you want more freedom, more impact, and real traction in growing your business, this episode gives you the mindset and microhabits to get there. It’s time to stop being the hero - and start becoming the guide.

Listen now to accelerate your leadership and drive sustainable business growth.

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Are your strengths secretly holding your business back?

In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!), Brendan reveals how being good at your job - the very thing that built your success - can quietly sabotage your leadership and stall business growth. If your team depends on your answers and you're constantly “fixing” instead of leading, this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

You'll discover:

• Why technical expertise becomes a hidden handbrake on growing your business

• The one daily self-awareness habit that can shift you from hero to high-impact leader

• A practical 7-day challenge that flips your leadership from reactive to empowering

Want to grow your business without burning out? It starts with letting go of the cape - and leading with a coaching lens. Remember: Small improvements, every day — that’s how serious growth happens.

Listen now to reclaim your time, your team’s potential, and your path to true business growth.

Dive into the fascinating world of DISC profiles and explore how understanding working styles can lead to stronger, more effective collaborations. In this episode, Brendan Rogers and his co-host, Emi, reflect on their unique DISC profiles and how these insights helped them navigate their differences to achieve exceptional teamwork. From Emi's daring "I style" to Brendan's careful and conscientious "CS style," they discuss how opposites can complement each other, striking a balance between innovation and structure.

Discover practical applications of DISC profiling, including strategies for enhancing communication, managing feedback, and fostering a harmonious working relationship. Brendan shares highlights from recent leadership training sessions, including the power of strategic growth plans and 360-degree feedback to promote team alignment and individual development. Emi provides her perspective on how DISC insights enriched her learning experience, particularly as a young leader.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an aspiring one, or just curious about personality-driven collaboration, this episode offers valuable lessons on leveraging diversity in working styles for mutual success.

Timeline Summary

• (00:00) Introduction to DISC Profiles and Episode Overview
• (02:47) Brendan and Emi Reflect on Major Life Events
• (04:19) Strategic Growth Plans: Goal Setting for Success
• (06:04) Start-Stop-Keep Feedback: A Tool for Continuous Improvement
• (07:41) DISC Styles Explained: Emi’s "I Style" and Brendan’s "CS Style"
• (11:08) Leveraging DISC for Networking Success
• (17:25) Balancing Energetic and Calm Tendencies in Teamwork
• (20:11) Insights on Accommodating vs. Strong-Willed Approaches
• (22:34) The Art of Giving Tactful, Clear Feedback
• (29:14) Emi’s Reflections on Learning Through Interest (LTI)

Links & Resources:

• Join our waitlist for the Master One-on-One Meetings program: Leader by Design Waitlist

Closing Remarks
As we wrap up this insightful episode, we celebrate the power of understanding and embracing diverse working styles. Emi and Brendan’s dynamic partnership exemplifies how differences can become strengths when approached with awareness and respect. Their journey showcases the potential of tools like DISC profiles to foster communication, bridge gaps, and create meaningful connections in personal and professional settings.

Emi’s reflections underline the importance of trying new things, seeking feedback, and staying proactive—valuable lessons for leaders at any stage of their journey. We’ll miss Emi’s energy as co-host, but we look forward to seeing how she continues to lead and inspire.

If you’re ready to take your leadership to the next level, don’t miss the chance to join our Master One-on-One Meetings Program and transform your team’s performance. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and follow us on your favorite platform. Until next time, remember: Leaders aren’t born; they’re designed. Be a leader by design today!