I Have Some Questions...

EXPLORE

Society & Culture

© 2024 PodJoint

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/48/df/75/48df75ef-0351-04ab-8a1d-c5ea72af2c9b/mza_15807168004201169177.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

I Have Some Questions...

Erik Berglund

97 episodes

2 days ago

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reaction episode, Erik reflects on his conversation with Chase Damiano—COO turned systems thinker, father-first decision maker, and founder of Humans at Scale. What stood out most? Chase doesn’t just talk strategy—he tests it. Erik highlights how Chase treats business like a living lab, combining intention, iteration, and humanity into every decision. This episode zooms in on what it really means to lead with intentionality, how systems thinking plays out in the real wor...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

All content for I Have Some Questions... is the property of Erik Berglund and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reaction episode, Erik reflects on his conversation with Chase Damiano—COO turned systems thinker, father-first decision maker, and founder of Humans at Scale. What stood out most? Chase doesn’t just talk strategy—he tests it. Erik highlights how Chase treats business like a living lab, combining intention, iteration, and humanity into every decision. This episode zooms in on what it really means to lead with intentionality, how systems thinking plays out in the real wor...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/97)

I Have Some Questions...

100: "How To Prevent AI from Atrophying Our Brain?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Erik and Alli explore what it means to lead in the age of AI. As team members start working with large language models, AI copilots, and digital assistants, leadership is no longer just about people—it’s about protocols. From new security risks and brain atrophy to digital clones and ChatGPT accountability, they map out the practical and ethical terrain of leading teams armed with supertools. If you lead a team (or will soon), this episode is...

2 days ago

28 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

099: "Balancing Intuition and Iteration" (lessons from Chase Damiano)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reaction episode, Erik reflects on his conversation with Chase Damiano—COO turned systems thinker, father-first decision maker, and founder of Humans at Scale. What stood out most? Chase doesn’t just talk strategy—he tests it. Erik highlights how Chase treats business like a living lab, combining intention, iteration, and humanity into every decision. This episode zooms in on what it really means to lead with intentionality, how systems thinking plays out in the real wor...

5 days ago

9 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

098: "Knowing When to Delegate Vs. When to Develop a Skill" ft. Chase Damiano

In this episode, Erik sits down with Chase Damiano, former COO of Commonwealth Joe and founder of Human at Scale, for a conversation about structured experimentation, leadership evolution, and building a life—and a business—you actually want. From nitro cold brew to nervous system regulation, this conversation traverses tactical operations, deep self-inquiry, and how we unlock team performance by letting go of control. 👤 About the Guest Chase Damiano is a leadership strategist, executive coac...

1 week ago

1 hour 18 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

097: "Why Saying 'I Messed Up' is Actually a Superpower" ft. Alli Murphy

In this episode, Erik and Alli take on a vulnerable leadership dilemma: what do you do when you are the one who needs to change—but your team already knows the old version of you? From elephants in the room to scones and sandboxes, they unpack the real tension of evolving your leadership style when everyone’s already formed their expectations. This one’s filled with practical scripts, funny stories, and coaching-rich insight for anyone navigating growth in real-time. 🧭 Conversation Highlights...

1 week ago

14 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

096: "The Power Behind Zigging When Others Zag" (lessons from Monique Lecomte)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reflection episode, Erik revisits his powerful conversation with therapist, designer, and leadership coach Monique Lecomte, spotlighting three resonant themes: adaptive leadership, the art of zigging when others zag, and the radical courage to own your origin story. Monique’s journey—from rural Alabama to the boardrooms of design and organizational leadership—offers more than inspiration. It models a way of seeing leadership not as performance, but as personal evolution....

1 week ago

6 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

095: "Letting Go Of Your Fixer Instinct" ft. Monique Lecomte

In this episode, Erik sits down with therapist, leadership coach, and seasoned facilitator Monique Lecomte for a raw and generous conversation on the dynamics of leadership, healing, and relational growth. Through the lens of her experience—from working with incarcerated women to coaching senior executives—Monique reveals how personal wounds, cultural systems, and relational patterns show up in our work, and what it really means to lead with presence rather than performance. 👤 About the Guest...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 26 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

094: "How Can Leaders Manage Ghost Growth Effectively?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this candid, co-hosted conversation, Erik Berglund and Alli Murphy dive into the trending workplace phenomenon of ghost growth—where employees are handed more responsibilities without more compensation. They unpack where this trend is coming from, how it shows up in real teams, and what both leaders and employees can do to navigate it without burning out or blowing up. With plenty of real-life examples, frameworks, and tactical scripts, this episode is a masterclass in setting boundaries, ...

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

093: "Coaching Is More About Revealing Than Perspective" (lessons from Ann Rivera)

🧠 Erik’s Take This episode is Erik’s reflection on the electric, vulnerable, and revealing conversation with performance coach Ann Rivera—a woman whose origin story as a rebellious underdog athlete reads like a masterclass in bootstrapped entrepreneurship. Erik connects Ann’s volleyball hustle to the startup journey: making yourself visible in a market that doesn’t know it needs you, adapting your offer mid-flight, and staying grounded in the uncomfortable yet exhilarating reality of growth. ...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

092: "How Does the Transition From Performer to Leader Look Like?" ft. Ann Rivera

In this episode, Erik sits down with coach and former pro athlete Ann Rivera for a wild, gritty, and deeply human conversation on what it really takes to perform at your peak—when the odds are stacked, the rules don’t fit, and you have to reinvent the game to stay in it. From cold-calling European volleyball teams in the pre-internet 90s to coaching executives in Spanish boardrooms, Ann’s story is an unfiltered look at how survival mode, punk rock rebellion, and sheer audacity became her pers...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 25 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

091: "How Can I Be Diplomatic Without Sugar-Coating?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this sharp and insightful conversation, Erik Berglund is joined by leadership coach and facilitator Alli Murphy to explore a question that came straight from the field: How do I navigate tough conversations with honesty—without sugar-coating or throwing people under the bus? Together, they unpack the emotional and strategic layers of diplomacy, drawing on real-world leadership scenarios, coaching insights, and personal stories. Whether you’ve ever felt stuck between being too soft or too s...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

090: "Scalability Breaks When Dismissing the Impact of Small Inefficiencies" (lessons from Craig Dunaway)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this review episode, Erik zooms out from his conversation with Craig Dunaway—President of Penn Station East Coast Subs—to reflect on what makes a franchise truly scalable in today’s business climate. Drawing from Craig’s 40+ years in QSR franchising, Erik breaks down the realities of leading at the intersection of labor, tech, culture, and margin. This isn’t just about restaurants—it’s about leadership clarity, precision thinking, and building systems that don’t collapse unde...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

089: "What Most People Get Wrong About Franchising" ft. Craig Dunaway

What does it really take to thrive in the hyper-competitive world of quick-service restaurants? Erik sits down with Craig Dunaway, President of Penn Station East Coast Subs, to unpack the operational DNA of successful franchises, the post-COVID evolution of the restaurant industry, and what many leaders get wrong when scaling through franchising. With nearly four decades of experience in the franchise world (from Papa John's to Penn Station), Craig drops hard-earned wisdom on leadership, oper...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

088: "Are We Confusing Leadership With Responsiveness?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this honest and energizing conversation, Erik and Alli dive into one of the most essential (and overlooked) truths of leadership: You don’t have to be the fixer to be effective. Through vulnerable stories and sharp insights, they explore what it takes to step away from performative leadership and into deeper influence—especially when your calendar, culture, and conditioning are telling you to do the opposite. Whether you’re leading a team, managing up, or trying to rewire the habits that g...

1 month ago

25 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

087: "The Hack of Seeing Things as Signals Instead of Symptoms" (lessons from Eric Collett)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this follow-up to his interview with Eric Collett, Erik shares his personal reflections on the most powerful takeaways—especially the deceptively simple IA/E framework (inflammation over energy). He explores how this model shifted his thinking around brain fog, burnout, and everyday performance, and why brain health isn't about trying more—it's about understanding more. From metaphor-rich science to real-life health pivots, Erik distills a dense interview into a lens that mak...

1 month ago

13 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

086: "Is Your Brain Functioning Normally—Or Optimally?" ft. Eric Collet

In this deep-dive conversation, Erik sits down with brain health expert Eric Collett to expose one of the biggest blindspots in leadership and longevity: your brain is not fixed—and it might be failing you in ways you can’t see. From inflammation and energy production to cognitive performance and misdiagnosis, this episode unpacks a radically empowering view of brain health as a strategic tool—not a static trait. If you’ve ever struggled with focus, burnout, mood swings, or “fog,” this episod...

1 month ago

1 hour 18 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

085: "What If Finishing The Year Strong Meant Doing Less?" ft. Alli Murphy

As Q4 drags on and burnout hits hard, Erik and guest co-host Alli Murphy explore what it really takes to finish the year with clarity, energy, and intention. From mindset shifts to calendar control to a radical idea called “Minimum Viable December,” this episode offers a refreshingly honest, funny, and practical take on how to navigate the end of the year without losing your momentum—or your mind. Whether you’re sprinting toward deadlines or tempted to tap out early, this is the episode to he...

1 month ago

17 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

084: "The Best Salespeople Aren’t Smooth Talkers—They’re Process Machines" (lessons from Gene McNoughton)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this episode, Erik reflects on his recent interview with legendary sales consultant Gene McNoughton, extracting the most meaningful lessons about leadership, process, and growth. Gene’s clarity around sales process and change management not only reinforced Erik’s own experience but also re-anchored his commitment to building systems that scale through truth, repetition, and strategic design. This review pulls back the curtain on the mindset and mechanics of high-impact organi...

1 month ago

12 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

083: "Is Your Sales Process Making You Scale—Or Survive?" ft. Gene McNaughton

In this powerhouse episode, Erik sits down with renowned sales leader and consultant Gene McNaughton to break down what it really takes to turn around underperforming teams and drive scalable growth. From Gateway to Tony Robbins to 160+ consulting clients, Gene shares the exact frameworks he uses to ignite sales orgs—plus the truth about why most change efforts fail. This is a masterclass on sales leadership, self-investment, and building organizations that actually execute. 👤 About the Guest...

1 month ago

1 hour 26 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

082: "What If Leadership Looked Like a Hammock and a Hoodie?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this refreshingly honest episode, Erik and returning co-host dive headfirst into the unspoken expectations of professionalism—how we dress, how we show up, and who gets to decide what “looking the part” really means. What begins with a t-shirt story becomes a deep, nuanced look at power, performance, self-expression, and cultural bias in the workplace. From tattoos and team meetings to hammocks and sweatpants, they ask the real question: Are we showing up with intention—or just following o...

1 month ago

16 minutes

I Have Some Questions...

081: "Support Isn't Weakness, Both for Leadership & Parenting" (lessons from Cassandra Asleson)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reaction episode, Erik revisits his interview with parenting expert Cassandra Asleson, not just as a host but as a dad who's lived the transformation she helps create. With signature candor and strategic insight, Erik reflects on how Cassie’s approach reframes what’s “normal” in parenting—and how accepting support can radically shift the emotional and logistical weight of raising young children. This episode unpacks why working families feel crushed and what’...

1 month ago

9 minutes