Business Building Blocks Podcast

Kristina Schmitt
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We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want. 

  1. 3D AGO

    What Should a CEO Actually Be Doing? (Without Losing Control)

    Send us Fan Mail The CEO role is often misunderstood, especially by leaders who feel like they need to stay involved in everything to keep control. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains what a CEO should actually be doing and how to lead without losing control. Most business owners, manufacturing leaders, and managers don’t struggle with effort—they struggle with letting go. If you feel like your business depends on you being in everything, this episode will help you step back without things falling apart. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between ownership and execution in leadershipWhy delegation fails and how to fix itA simple 3-bucket framework to define your role as CEOHow to stay in control without being involved in everythingThe systems (metrics, cadence, exposure) that replace micromanagementKristina also shares a real story from her experience in operations and plant management, where staying involved felt like control—but actually revealed gaps in systems and visibility. This episode is for leaders who want to build a business that runs without depending on them for everything. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/si6EKTr6CUo Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18980609-what-should-a-ceo-actually-be-doing-without-losing-control.mp3?download=true 🎧 Subscribe for more practical leadership and business strategy insights. ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOLeadership #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipMindset #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessStrategy  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    35 min

  2. APR 1

    Do You Actually Need a Business Strategy?

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership strategy often fails not because it’s wrong—but because it’s never used. In this episode, we break down leadership strategy that actually works and how to turn it into consistent action. If you’re a business owner, manager, or manufacturing leader who has spent time defining vision, mission, and purpose—but rarely revisits them—this episode is for you. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares a practical approach to strategy built for real-world leadership, not theoretical planning. You’ll learn: Why most leadership strategies fail after they’re createdThe difference between clarity and overcomplicating semanticsHow to identify your “unchangeable” as a leaderHow to align your team with focus and directionHow to turn strategy into consistent, purposeful actionThis episode will help you move from overthinking strategy to actually using it—so your leadership creates results, not just documents. If your strategy is collecting dust, it’s time for a reset. 🎧 Listen now and start building a leadership strategy that works in the real world. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6d0eB57oAy0 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes96/do-you-actually-need-a-business-strategy 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18942416-do-you-actually-need-a-business-strategy.mp3?download=true Stay Connected with Kristina 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ Resources for Leaders Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    27 min

  3. MAR 25

    How to Manage Problem Employees Without Frustration

    Send us Fan Mail Managing problem employees is one of the most frustrating challenges leaders face. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains how to deal with problem employees by focusing on behavior, not labels. If you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader feeling stuck, frustrated, or drained by someone on your team, this episode will give you a practical and effective way forward. Instead of labeling someone as a “problem employee,” this episode introduces a better leadership approach—one that creates clarity, accountability, and real change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why labeling employees as “problems” holds leaders backHow to identify the real issue without emotional biasA simple 3-step framework for addressing behaviorHow to have clear, productive conversationsHow to follow up in a way that actually drives improvementThis is practical leadership for real-world people problems—especially in small business and team environments where every employee matters. Listen now and start leading with more clarity, confidence, and control. 🎧 Listen & Watch Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7PxQqmiqZc Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18903989-how-to-manage-problem-employees-without-frustration.mp3?download=true ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ Introducing Strategy Call : For Business Owners Leading a Team https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/strategy-call  Subscribe for more practical leadership strategies and explore the playlist on Difficult Conversati  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    20 min

  4. MAR 18

    You Copied a “Best Practice”... So Why Isn’t It Working?

    Send us Fan Mail Leaders often try to copy best practices from other companies—but still struggle to get results. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why best practices fail for leaders and how to make them actually work in your organization. If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or manager who has ever implemented something that “should have worked” but didn’t—this episode is for you. After visiting high-performing facilities and bringing back proven systems, Kristina shares what actually went wrong—and what leaders must do differently to create lasting change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why copying solutions from other companies often failsThe 4 biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing changeWhy behavior change matters more than the system itselfHow to adapt ideas so they actually stick in your teamThis episode will help you stop chasing “best practices” and start building leadership systems that work in your real-world environment. 🎧 Listen & Watch 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUIOjd1WzKM 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18866190-you-copied-a-best-practice-so-why-isn-t-it-working.mp3?download=true ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #PeopleLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipMindset #ChangeManagement #ContinuousImprovement #OrganizationalHealth #TeamLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #ManufacturingLeadership  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    23 min

  5. MAR 11

    Leadership Overwhelm: How Leaders Reduce Stress

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership overwhelm is real. Many leaders feel like they must handle everything at once—strategy, team management, operations, and constant “fires.” In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares practical strategies for leaders dealing with leadership stress and overwhelm. Drawing from her experience as a plant manager and business owner, she explains why high achievers often try to carry too much—and how to reset your leadership focus. You will learn: Why leadership overwhelm happens when everything feels urgentHow clarifying your leadership role reduces decision fatigueHow to identify what is most important right nowWhy delegation and external perspective are critical for leadersHow to reduce stress while staying accountable for resultsKristina also walks through a practical exercise that helps leaders identify their core roles, prioritize their time, and decide what should be delegated or temporarily removed from their plate. If you are trying to lead well while balancing competing priorities, this conversation will help you refocus on what truly matters. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hc9j0r16pYQ Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18827099-leadership-overwhelm-how-leaders-reduce-stress.mp3?download=true Stay Connected with Kristina: Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ Introducing Strategy Call : For Business Owners Leading a Team https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/strategy-call #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #L  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    31 min

  6. MAR 4

    Employee Engagement: How to Get Employees to Care More

    Send us Fan Mail You built your business with passion, grit, and long nights. Now you're asking: “Why don’t my employees care like I do?” In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt breaks down the real reason employee engagement drops — and it’s not laziness. When teams feel: Unclear about directionDisconnected from meaningful goalsUnrecognized for consistent performanceThey disengage. Kristina shares 3 leadership shifts that increase employee engagement immediately: 1️⃣ Provide consistent direction and communication 2️⃣ Connect individual roles to goals that truly matter 3️⃣ Recognize and reinforce consistent performers She also explains the 10-80-10 principle and why the “watchers” in your organization determine your culture. If you’re a business owner, founder, or team leader who wants a culture of ownership instead of quiet quitting — this episode is for you. 👉 Listen now and start building a team that cares. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly leadership insights. 🎧 Watch / Listen 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPAGuzBzoKk 🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/employee-engagement 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18784893-employee-engagement-how-to-get-employees-to-care-more.mp3?download=true ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCulture #PeopleManagement #ExecutiveLeadershi  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    27 min

  7. FEB 25

    How to Involve Your Team in Decisions Without Losing Leadership Control

    Send us Fan Mail Want to involve your team in decision making… without losing leadership control? In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares how leaders can invite team input while still maintaining clear direction for the business. Because here’s the reality: You can ask for feedback You can listen to concerns Your team can disagree …and your leadership decision can still be right for the company. In this leadership development episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How to involve employees in decision making without losing authority ✔️ How to gain team buy-in during organizational change ✔️ The difference between collaboration vs. consensus ✔️ What should be open for discussion—and what shouldn’t ✔️ How to lead through emotional resistance to change ✔️ How to communicate leadership decisions with clarity and confidence If you're navigating change management, team pushback, or leadership decision making challenges, this episode will help you lead with confidence—without compromising direction. 🎧 Watch / Listen to the Full Episode 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-sTEaxKFjI 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipcontrol 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18726013-how-to-involve-your-team-in-decisions-without-losing-leadership-control.mp3?download=true ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #Lea  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    20 min

  8. FEB 18

    Decision Making Under Pressure for Leaders

    Send us Fan Mail Decision making under pressure for leaders is one of the hardest parts of leadership. When you're making 100+ decisions a day, clarity matters before the stress hits. This episode is for business owners, manufacturing leaders, and people managers who need to make aligned decisions — even when there’s no perfect answer. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to: Make better leadership decisions under pressureAlign choices with personal and company valuesUse strategic anchors to simplify tough callsBalance consequences when there is no good optionAsk simple questions that improve decision-making in real timeCommunicate early to mitigate risk and stressStrong leadership isn't about making perfect decisions. It's about making intentional ones that align with your values, company strategy, and long-term goals — even in high-stress situations where every option feels wrong. By gaining clarity in advance through: Personal valuesCompany valuesStrategic anchorsLong-term life alignment…you can reduce decision fatigue and lead with confidence. If you found this episode helpful, consider subscribing for more leadership development insights, or share it with a leader who makes tough decisions every day. 🎧 Watch / Listen 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01GwLmgtRGs 🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipdecisionmaking 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18698703-decision-making-under-pressure-for-leaders.mp3?download=true ✨ Stay Connected with Kristina 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀 Facebook:  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!  🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations 🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

    23 min
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We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want. 

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  • Creator
    Kristina Schmitt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Business Building Blocks Podcast
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