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. 12H AGO

    Leadership Overwhelm: How Leaders Reduce Stress

    Send a text 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 #LeadershipD ✨ 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

  2. MAR 4

    Employee Engagement: How to Get Employees to Care More

    Send a text 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 #Execu ✨ 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. FEB 25

    How to Involve Your Team in Decisions Without Losing Leadership Control

    Send a text 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/ #KristinaSchmittDev ✨ 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. FEB 18

    Decision Making Under Pressure for Leaders

    Send a text 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/ 🚀 Faceb ✨ 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. FEB 11

    Team Discord Is Costing You More Than You Think | Leadership Alignment

    Send a text Your team is capable. Your strategy is sound. So why does progress feel harder than it should? In Episode 89 of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks how team discord—both loud and quiet—can slowly damage performance, morale, and results. You’ll learn: Why division distracts teams from real issuesHow ego and self-protection stall progressWhy “agree to disagree” is a leadership red flagWhat aligned, high-performing teams actually look like“A house divided cannot stand.” 🎧 This episode is for leaders who feel the tension—but aren’t sure how to address it yet. 👉 Listen now and learn how to move your team from division to direction. 🎧 Watch / Listen 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_5R7HbeWq8 🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/ahousedevidedcannotstand 🚀 Direct Download:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18661264-team-discord-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think-leadership-alignment.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 #TeamDiscord #LeadershipAlignment #TeamHealth #BusinessLeadership #HealthyTeams ✨ 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

    26 min

  6. FEB 4

    Why Successful Business Owners Feel Miserable (And How to Fix It)

    Send a text Your business is growing. Your team is expanding. From the outside, everything looks successful. So why are you exhausted, frustrated, and quietly miserable? In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt addresses a truth many business owners and leaders are afraid to admit: 👉 Success without alignment leads to burnout. Using real client stories—and her own leadership journey—Kristina breaks down: - Why successful leaders feel trapped in their own businesses - How Working Genius reveals hidden sources of frustration - The unspoken expectations that quietly steal joy - The systems and structures that create freedom, not pressure This episode offers both immediate relief and long-term strategy for leaders who want success and a life. 🎧 If you’re building something meaningful but feel drained doing it—this episode is for you. 👉 Share this with a leader who needs to hear it. 🎧 Watch / Listen 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vi7Y6uRv0bE 🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/successfellsmiserable 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18622165-why-successful-business-owners-feel-miserable-and-how-to-fix-it.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 #LeadershipBurnout #WorkingGenius #BusinessOwnerLife #LeadershipAlignment #HealthyLeadership ✨ 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

    19 min

  7. JAN 28

    Why Employees Avoid Responsibility and How Leaders Fix It

    Send a text Why won’t employees take responsibility—and why does it keep falling back on you? If you’re working harder than everyone else and constantly fixing what your team should own, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks a question leaders ask behind closed doors: “Why won’t my employees take responsibility?” The answer may be uncomfortable—because it doesn’t start with your team. Through real leadership examples, cultural patterns, and practical mindset shifts, Kristina explains how leaders unintentionally reinforce dependency instead of ownership. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why teams behave based on expected outcomesHow leaders unknowingly train employees to wait instead of leadWhy always having the “best solution” kills ownershipThe simple shift from telling to asking that builds confidence and initiativeHow to create a culture of responsibility without micromanagingThis episode is a wake-up call for leaders who are exhausted, overextended, and ready to stop carrying everything alone. 🎧 Listen now and start building a culture of ownership—not dependence. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FpvM3Z1mY2o 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18583094-why-employees-avoid-responsibility-and-how-leaders-fix-it.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 #PeopleLeadership #EmployeeOwnership #LeadershipAccountability #TeamPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment ✨ 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

  8. JAN 21

    Follow Up on Goals to Drive Team Success | Kristina Schmitt Development

    Send a text Struggling to move your goals—or your team’s goals—forward? In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares actionable strategies for leaders, managers, and business owners to set goals that actually work and follow up effectively to ensure results. You’ll learn how to: Set SMART goals that actually workStay focused on priorities without getting distractedFollow up with your team to move goals from plan to actionCreate accountability without micromanagingWhether you’re leading a small business, managing a team, or driving organizational success, this episode gives practical tools to turn goals into measurable results. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eKSLhiZXWxg 🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/lfollowupongoals 🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18545846-follow-up-on-goals-to-drive-team-success-kristina-schmitt-development.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 #GoalExecution #FollowUpStrategies #SMARTGoals #LeadershipCoaching  ✨ 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

    21 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
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Business Building Blocks Podcast
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