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. 1d ago

    What Would Fall Apart If You Left Your Business for 30 Days?

    Send us Fan Mail Every business runs on systems — whether you built them intentionally or not. In this episode, we explore the hidden leadership systems already shaping how your team communicates, trusts, and performs — and why most leaders don't even realize they're missing one. Using the "dark hallway" story, we illustrate what it feels like for employees when feedback and direction are inconsistent: stress, hesitation, quiet quitting, or going rogue. Then we walk through what changes when a leader builds a real rhythm of check-ins, feedback, and follow-up — and why that rhythm (not more meetings) is the key to a confident, engaged team. In this episode, you'll learn:  ✔️ Why every business already has systems, planned or not  ✔️ The difference between a process system and a leadership system  ✔️ How inconsistent leadership creates stress, disengagement, and turnover  ✔️ The "6 critical questions" every leader needs to get clear on  ✔️ Where to start building your own Leadership Operating System (LOS) This October, Kristina is launching a brand-new Leadership Operating System (LOS) program. Learn more here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-operating-system 🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 👉 Visit https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca for coaching, resources, and more. Listen Here: What Would Fall Apart If You Left Your Business for 30 Days? | Kristina Schmitt Development Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IpgKlqI2iVA In this episode, you'll learn: • Why every business already has systems • The difference between intentional and unintentional systems • What leadership systems actually look like • How communication cadence can reduce interruptions • Why consistency matters for employees and customers • Why you can't improve what isn't defined • How to identify where your business depends too heavily on you • How leadership systems can help your business operate more independently If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, share it with another business leader, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Kristina Schmitt Development and the Leadership Operating System at kristinaschmitt.ca. #LeadershipSystems #BusinessSystems #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #TeamDevelopment #SmallBusinessLeadership #BusinessBuildingBlocks ✨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 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...

  2. Aug 26

    Why Strategy Isn't the First Step in Business Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Everyone says to start with strategy — figure out where you're going, then build the plan. But there's a problem: the people creating the strategy are part of the system they're trying to fix. In this episode, we explore why leadership development has to come before — and continue alongside — strategic planning. — Why "start with strategy" is incomplete advice — How self-awareness changes the strategy you create — The problem with generic core values — Why strategic anchors should reflect who leaders actually are — How leadership shapes the quality of the strategic conversation — Why trust is the multiplier behind execution — The caveat: leadership doesn't have to be "finished" first — The real first question every leader should ask If you're planning your next strategy session or wondering why your last one didn't stick this episode will change how you approach it. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJmGx8fVzSc 🎧Listen here: https://kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast 🚀Direct Download: Why Strategy Isn't the First Step in Business Growth ✨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/ 🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 🌐 Visit kristinascmitt.ca to learn more and work with Kristina. #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #StrategicPlanning #Leadership #SmallBusinessGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #TrustInLeadership ✨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 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...

  3. Aug 19

    Why Self-Awareness Is a Competitive Advantage

    Send us Fan Mail The best leader is the self-aware leader — it's a concept Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell have both talked about, and in this episode Kristina Schmidt breaks down exactly what it means, why it matters, and how to actually build it. You'll learn: ✔️What self-awareness really means (hint: it's not a checklist) ✔️Why chasing other people's definition of success leaves you unsatisfied ✔️The four stages of emotional intelligence: self-understanding, self-control, understanding others, and building relationships ✔️How your blind spots and natural reactions to stress and feedback shape the way you lead ✔️Why Working Genius is one of the fastest ways to get insight into yourself ✔️How daily self-reflection, journaling, and identifying your core values build long-term clarity Why self-awareness is the foundation of every strong relationship, team, and business If you've ever wondered why some situations drain you while others energize you, or why you react the way you do under stress, this episode will help you understand yourself — and lead — better. 🎧 Subscribe for new episodes of Business Building Blocks every week. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bGqm0jf1of8 🎧Listen here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast 🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19668600-why-self-awareness-is-a-competitive-advantage.mp3?download=true 🌐 Learn more at kristinascmitt.ca #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkingGenius #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #BusinessOwner #LeadershipCoach #KristinaSchmittDevelopment ✨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 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...

  4. Aug 12

    Why Your Business Growth Is Creating More Work for You

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership Ceiling is the hidden barrier that prevents many business owners from scaling their business. In this episode, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why growing your business requires growing as a leader—and how to stop becoming the bottleneck in your organization. If you're a business owner, manager, or manufacturing leader who is working longer hours but not seeing greater results, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina introduces the concept of the Leadership Ceiling—the point where your business can no longer grow because your leadership hasn't evolved to match its new demands. You'll discover: Why hiring more people doesn't always solve capacity problemsHow technical expertise can become your biggest leadership limitationWhy many leaders unintentionally become the bottleneck in their own businessThe difference between delegating tasks and developing capabilityThe four leadership shifts that help businesses grow sustainablyHow to redefine your role as your business growsAs businesses grow, the leadership role must change too. The skills that helped you build your company may not be the skills that will help you scale it. If you're constantly jumping back into technical work, solving everyone's problems, or carrying the mental load of the organization, this episode will help you identify what's keeping your business dependent on you—and what to do next. The next stage of business growth isn't about working harder. It's about becoming the leader your business now needs. Watch & Listen Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AdErvubzeoA Listen to the Business Building Blocks Podcast: Why Your Business Can't Grow Until You Change as a Leader If this episode helped you think differently about leadership and business growth, subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, culture, people development, and building businesses that thrive without depending on one person. #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #BusinessGrowth #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #SmallBusiness #ManufacturingLeadership #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #Delegation #BusinessStrategy #TeamDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #OrganizationalHealth #Leadership ✨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 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...

  5. Aug 5

    What Systems Should Every Leader Have in Place? | Kristina Schmitt Development

    Send us Fan Mail We've been talking about scaling and chaos over the last few episodes — and the antidote to chaos is systems. In this episode, Kristina Schmitt breaks down exactly which leadership systems you need to grow your business without losing momentum or your best people. You'll learn: Why dashboards, annual reviews, and yearly strategy sessions are events — not systemsThe 3 Roles of a Leader: creating and communicating a vision, developing your team, and getting resultsHow SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Processes, Outputs, Customers) helps you build a true closed-loop systemWhy James Clear's "systems over goals" idea from Atomic Habits applies directly to leadershipThe 6 critical questions to get clear on your strategyThe order to build your meeting systems: 1:1s → weekly tactical → daily stand-up → quarterly strategicWhy you can't build every system at once — and where to start insteadIf you're a business owner or leader feeling like you're doing "all the right things" but still not getting consistent results, this episode gives you the roadmap. 📩 Want support building these systems in your business? Email kristina@kristinaschmitt.ca or visit kristinaschmitt.ca to get in touch. 🎧 Subscribe to Business Building Blocks for more episodes on leadership, systems, and scaling without chaos. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HEQ4iQy-INk 🎧Listen here: kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast 🚀Direct Download:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19601501-what-systems-should-every-leader-have-in-place-kristina-schmitt-development.mp3?download=true #LeadershipSystems #BusinessBuildingBlocks #ScaleWithoutChaos #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment #ScalingABusiness #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamDevelopment #BusinessSystems #LeadershipDevelopment #KrisinaSchmitt Development ✨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 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...

  6. Jul 29

    Why Good Leaders Keep Hitting the Same Wall (And What Fixes It)

    Send us Fan Mail Leaders and business owners often solve the same problems over and over because they're treating symptoms instead of the root cause. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains practical leadership problem-solving techniques that help you eliminate recurring issues, strengthen your team, and create lasting results. If you constantly feel like you're putting out the same fires every week, this episode is for you. Learn how to identify what's really getting in the way, uncover the root cause of recurring challenges, and build a culture where problems are solved—not repeated. In this episode, you'll learn: Why smart leaders keep solving the same problems repeatedlyThe hidden cost of unresolved issues on your team and businessHow recurring problems reduce accountability and engagementOne simple question that reveals your biggest opportunities for improvementThree practical problem-solving frameworks every leader should know:"What's in the Way?"Root Cause Analysis using the 5 Whys and Fishbone DiagramDMAIC and 8D for complex organizational problemsWhether you're leading a manufacturing team, managing a growing business, or developing future leaders, these practical strategies will help you spend less time reacting and more time building systems that last. Listen to this episode and start solving the problems that actually matter. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0-jyEaSHdvM Listen here: Why Good Leaders Keep Hitting the Same Wall 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/ If you found this episode helpful, subscribe to the channel, share it with another leader, and explore the Leadership Decision Making playlist for more practical leadership strategies. #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipProblemSolving #RootCauseAnalysis #LeadershipMindset #BusinessLeadership #ManufacturingLeadership #PeopleLeadership #ContinuousImprovement #OrganizationalHealth #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipCoaching #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #TeamLeadership #ProblemSolving #Leadership ✨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 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...

  7. Jul 22

    Why Growth Creates Chaos (Even in Healthy Businesses)

    Send us Fan Mail Growth is supposed to be a good thing — so why does it so often feel like chaos? In this episode of Business Building Blocks, we unpack why change triggers real stress responses on teams (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), what stages people move through during transitions, and why struggling through growth doesn't mean anything is broken. You'll learn practical ways to lead your team through change with less chaos: Staying focused on one goal at a timeKeeping goals small — think quarterly, not annualRunning weekly check-ins that actually drive executionCommunicating constantly, even when you don't have every answerProtecting 1:1 relationships across the whole teamMaking sure leaders have their own support systemThe goal isn't zero chaos. It's controlled chaos instead of chaotic chaos. 🎧 New episodes of Business Building Blocks drop regularly — subscribe so you don't miss the next one. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8A8MrLwns24 🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19529917-why-growth-creates-chaos-even-in-healthy-businesses.mp3?download=true 🌐 Learn more or reach out: kristinascmitt.ca #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ChangeManagement  #OrganizationalCulture #TeamCulture #SmallBusinessTips #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KrsitinaSchmittDevelopment ✨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 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...

  8. Jul 15

    Why "Winging It" Stops Working as Your Business Grows

    Send us Fan Mail You've outgrown winging it — and that's not a failure, it's a growth milestone. In this episode, learn the six clear signs your business has hit that point and exactly what to build next. What used to work — quick decisions, verbal instructions, instinct-driven leadership — starts to break down as your team grows past a certain size. The result is confusion, missed communication, and mistakes the business can no longer absorb. In this episode, you'll learn: The six signs your business has outgrown "winging it"Why growth breaks the systems that used to work fineThe three systems every growing business needs next: leadership systems, strategy systems, and operating systemsWhy this shift is not a sign you're failing, but a sign the game has changed By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear framework for recognizing where your business stands and what to build next so your team can operate with clarity instead of chaos. Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19492710 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GvlzUn7ONIE Follow to learn more: Website: kristinaschmitt.ca More episodes: Business Building Blocks Podcast playlist : kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast Work with Kristina: kristinaschmitt.ca/contact If this episode helped you see your business differently, subscribe for more episodes on leadership, strategy, and building systems that scale — and share it with a business owner who needs to hear it. #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #GoalExecution #LeadershipMindset #TeamManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessSystems #PeopleManagement #ScalingABusiness #LeadershipSkills #BusinessStrategy #ManagementTraining #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast ✨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 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...

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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
    115
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    © 2026 Business Building Blocks Podcast
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