The QBQ! Podcast

Kristin Lindeen
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Looking to take your business to the next level, boost sales and productivity, or raise confident, capable kids? You’re in the right place. The secret? It’s the QBQ. If you haven’t yet discovered the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, it’s time to check it out. This powerful concept is transforming how people lead, live, and grow—by focusing on one foundational principle: personal accountability. In every episode, your hosts Kristin and John explore how taking ownership—at work, at home, and in life—can unlock real, lasting success. It’s not about blaming, complaining, or waiting. It’s about asking better questions and choosing responsibility. Personal accountability—it’s really that simple.

  1. 2D AGO

    From “Why Me?” to “What Can I Do?” | Real-Life QBQ! Application

    Connect with us at QBQ! When life feels unfair, where does your thinking go first? In this episode of The QBQ! Podcast, I sat down with Brad Detchevery, a longtime QBQ! reader and listener who shared how personal accountability transformed the way he handled one of the most frustrating seasons of his life. After a car accident during a food delivery shift led to a two-year insurance battle, Brad found himself trapped in obsessive thinking, victim mentality, and constant frustration. But through QBQ, he slowly learned to shift from asking: “Why is this happening to me?” to: “What can I do to break this cycle?”  Brad and I discuss:  victim thinking vs. personal accountability  why people need to feel heard before they’re ready to change  how the stories we tell ourselves shape our emotions  practical ways to refocus on what we can control  teaching QBQ! to others without sounding preachy  the emotional side of accountability and self-compassion This episode is honest, relatable, and full of practical wisdom for anyone navigating stress, frustration, conflict, or discouragement. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying a situation over and over in your head, this conversation is for you. To support Brad’s Type 1 diabetes fundraiser through Breakthrough T1D, visit: https://breakthrought1d.akaraisin.com/ui/2026BreakthroughT1DWalk/p/bbe5aded09f445f29f4bbd27535b7704 Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    32 min

  2. MAY 6

    From Trade Show Tent to Industry Leader: The Power of Personal Accountability

    Connect with us at QBQ! I’m re-sharing one of my favorite QBQ! Podcast conversations today with Joe Hamilton, CEO and President of Vortex Optics. Plus a little surprise! Joe shares the incredible story of building Vortex from a small trade show tent into the largest sport optics company in the world—and how personal accountability, consistency, and service shaped that journey along the way. What I love about this conversation is how practical it is. We talk about leadership, culture, customer experience, family life, and the simple QBQ question: “What can I do to make this better?” Joe also shares why he’s given away hundreds of copies of QBQ! over the years and why he believes these principles are timeless. Surprise! I added in a short segment from our original conversation that didn’t make the first release. It's one of my favorite parts of an interview yet, all about repetition, timeless wisdom, and why we all need reminders. I think this episode is worth another listen. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    28 min

  3. APR 21

    What Our New Puppy Is Teaching Me About Personal Accountability

    Connect with us at QBQ! We just brought home a new puppy, and within hours, I caught myself asking all the wrong questions. “Why is she doing this?” “When is she going to learn?” “Who's going to handle this mess??” Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m sharing what puppy training is teaching me about personal accountability and how quickly we can fall into blame, frustration, and waiting… instead of ownership. Because whether it’s a puppy, a person, or a problem, the principle is the same: I can’t change them. But I can change me. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    10 min

  4. APR 8

    From Finger Pointing to Double Digit Growth

    Connect with us at QBQ! What does it take to move a team from finger-pointing to real results? In this episode, I talk with Debbie Slocum, a longtime QBQ user and former HR leader at Husqvarna. She shares what it was like to be the “lone wolf” introducing QBQ to her team, and how things finally started to shift when the first follower stepped in. That’s when it stopped being just one person pushing and started becoming a movement. We talk about what actually makes accountability stick:  why it takes more than a one-time training  how repetition builds a shared language  and what leaders must do to keep it alive Debbie also shares how QBQ changed her beyond work—as a leader, a parent, and someone learning to let go of what she can’t control. A simple reminder:  Better questions → better results. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    24 min

  5. MAR 25

    Stop Speaking in Code: What Outstanding! Organizations Do Differently

    Connect with us at QBQ! What do outstanding organizations actually do differently? In this episode of The QBQ! Podcast, I’m joined by my dad, John, as we talk about the books beyond QBQ!—including Flipping the Switch, I Own It!, Raising Accountable Kids, and Outstanding! Each one builds on the same core idea: personal accountability is the foundation for better results—at work, at home, and in leadership. In our conversation, we share:  Why great organizations don’t “speak in code”  How simple habits like humility, clarity, and ownership shape culture  A powerful story of a pilot who went the extra mile—and what it teaches us about leadership  Real examples of how teams are applying these ideas today Whether you’re leading a team, raising kids, or simply looking to grow, I hope this episode challenges you to ask better questions—and take ownership of what comes next. 🎧 As always, the question is: What can I do? Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    17 min

  6. MAR 4

    From Micromanaging to Leading: The Power of Better Questions

    Connect with us at QBQ! In this episode of the QBQ! Podcast, I’m joined by Laura Train, founder of Integrity Training Solutions and a longtime QBQ practitioner and distributor. Laura first encountered QBQ! while working at the Social Security Administration, and she shares how those simple principles transformed the way she leads, teaches, and responds under pressure. From leadership lessons in government service to a season caring for her mom, Laura talks about how learning to pause and ask better questions helped her move from reacting to responding. If you’ve ever struggled with stress, control, procrastination, or blame, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful change begins with one simple question. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    29 min

  7. FEB 11

    Raising an Accountable Generation: What It Takes to Raise Ownership at Every Age

    Connect with us at QBQ! Part 2 of a conversation with the Coast to Coast Camps leadership team, this episode turns the focus to parenting, modeling, and what it really takes to raise an accountable generation. From foster care to grandparenting, from toddlers to adult children, this conversation spans every stage of parenting—and one shared conviction: accountability isn’t taught through lectures, it’s learned by watching the adults go first. You’ll hear real stories about cleaning up your own mess, choosing ownership over excuses, and why “do as I do” carries far more weight than “do as I say.” The team also explores why Raising Accountable Kids resonated deeply with their staff members, many non-parents, how reading this parenting book built empathy and maturity in the young staff.  Whether you’re a parent, leader, educator, or simply someone trying to live your values more consistently, this episode is a reminder that the example we set—especially in the small, ordinary moments—is what shapes the next generation. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    27 min

  8. FEB 4

    When Every Problem Points to You: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough

    Connect with us at QBQ! When Every Problem Points to You From Bottleneck to Breakthrough What do you do when every problem seems to land on you? In this episode of the QBQ! Podcast, I’m joined by the leadership team from Coast to Coast Camps for a conversation about leadership, culture, and personal accountability. Bud Harley shares how discovering QBQ! helped shift responsibility from bottlenecking at the top to becoming a shared language across the team. We talk about what it looks like to eliminate blame and waiting, why accountability doesn’t require a position, and how asking better questions leads to action. If you lead people in any capacity—at work, in a nonprofit or ministry, or at home—this episode is an invitation to stop carrying everything alone and start moving responsibility forward. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In Part 2, we shift the focus to parenting, fostering, and raising the next generation of accountable kids and leaders. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

    21 min
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Looking to take your business to the next level, boost sales and productivity, or raise confident, capable kids? You’re in the right place. The secret? It’s the QBQ. If you haven’t yet discovered the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, it’s time to check it out. This powerful concept is transforming how people lead, live, and grow—by focusing on one foundational principle: personal accountability. In every episode, your hosts Kristin and John explore how taking ownership—at work, at home, and in life—can unlock real, lasting success. It’s not about blaming, complaining, or waiting. It’s about asking better questions and choosing responsibility. Personal accountability—it’s really that simple.

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  • Creator
    Kristin Lindeen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The QBQ! Podcast
  • Show Website
    The QBQ! Podcast

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