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We had Chris Strammiello on the Some Goodness podcast recently. Chris is the Chief Revenue Officer at Lean Solutions Group, and he’s spent over 25 years leading in sales, marketing, and operations. But more than titles, what stood out in this episode was how he thinks about mentoring—not as a side a...

 According to Gartner, only 14% of companies say they have a 360-degree view of their customer. Yet companies that effectively capture and act on the voice of the customer are 60% more profitable than those that don't. So why is this crucial business practice still so challenging for organizations t...

 Building a great sales team isn’t just about hiring people who can sell—it’s about finding the right people, setting them up for success, and creating a culture where they can thrive.

On a recent episode of Some Goodness, host Richard Ellis sat down with David Wolf, an executive recruiter with ove...

Workplaces don’t exist in a vacuum—wherever people gather, conflict inevitably follows. According to one study highlighted in a recent Some Goodness podcast episode, 94% of employees have worked with a toxic individual in the past five years, and 50% of Americans have left a job specifically to get ...

 We don’t often think about soil. It’s just there—beneath our feet, under our crops, holding up our roads and buildings. But spend a little time on a farm, and you’ll quickly realize that what happens beneath the surface matters more than what we see above it.

That’s exactly what I discovered durin...

It’s easy to get lost in the constant hum of notifications, emails, and digital dashboards. The world of business has become an intricate web of AI-driven solutions, virtual meetings, and algorithmic decision-making. But in this latest episode of Some Goodness, Richard Ellis and Mark Gaydos step awa...

Ever wonder how a single leadership style could shape the success of an entire team? Research shows that transformational leadership can boost employee satisfaction and productivity by a remarkable 22%. To explore what this looks like in action, our latest “Some Goodness” episode features Larry Swee...

On a recent episode of the Some Goodness podcast, we had a chance to talk with Larry Sweeney, SVP of Global Enterprise Sales at Nerdio. His experience building high-performance teams in the tech world has given him a practical perspective on leadership and growth. Here are a few takeaways from our c...

In a recent episode of the Some Goodness podcast, leadership expert Steve Graves sat down with host Richard Ellis to explore a paradox in leadership development. Drawing from decades of experience working with thousands of leaders, Graves revealed a counterintuitive truth: many leaders actually hand...

 As we wrapped up our first year of Some Goodness, we took time to reflect on the lessons shared by our incredible guests. This year was filled with insights from leaders who have not only mastered their craft but also shared their wisdom with a generosity that inspires. Reflection, as research show...