Flywheel Leadership

Graham Peelle
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This show is presented by Endeavor Strategic Graham Peelle, Endeavor Strategic | Operating Partner 🏔️🌍 I help Founders/CEOs & Investors build EXIT-READY OPERATIONS to increase margins & maximize valuation | Follow me for organizational diagnostics: People | Process | Technology Flywheel Leadership | Flywheel Leadership is about discovering and practicing the leadership systems that bring out the best in each of us and our teams. It's not about just being a better leader, it's about build a cohesive leadership ecosystem that runs the organization's flywheel of inner-performance, which translates to outer success More about the work Graham does Partnering with Founders/CEOs pulled away from strategic work by operational chaos—transforming their executive teams, operational systems, and leadership architecture to build highly autonomous, AI-forward businesses that create enterprise value, and position to step out of daily ops, scale or exit. > Operational Efficiency: Systems Optimization > Founder Independence > Scalable Leadership & Talent Development > Organizational Vision, Strategy, Planning, & Innovation Follow Graham on LinkedIn More on Graham and Endeavor Strategic Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform and checkout the show on https://flywheelleadership.riverside.com/ This show is an expansive discovery into the world of leadership, culture, and performance — with a specific focus on helping founders and leaders scale people, process, and technology to unlock organizational and individual greatness in the AI era

  1. 3d ago

    #104 Culture & Flow | Row Your Business to Health, with Elizabeth Blackley & Steven Puri

    Flywheel Leadership Host: Graham Peelle https://grahampeelle.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahampeelle317 About our guest: Elizabeth Blackley & Steven Puri Elizabeth Blackley Managing Director & Principal Consultant NeoConnections +61 411 266 888 Website neoconnections.com.au; elizabethblackley.com Social links you want included linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-blackley; https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_blackley_author/ Elizabeth Blackley is the founder of NeoConnections and author of ROW Your Business to Health. Her background in organisational change, across both the US and Australia, led to observing how environmental conditions influence the clarity required for solid decisions, and the level of performance humans can maintain in diverse organisational contexts. ROW emerged from analysing those patterns and identifying the environmental factors that determine whether outcomes match intent. Steven Puri, Founder, The Sukha Company steven@thesukha.co www.thesukha.co free for 7 days. Try it for 168 hours, no commitment. Steven Puri is helping remote workers focus, finish faster, and feel healthy. Steven has raised $21MM of venture across 3 tech start-ups (with 1 successful exit) and been a film executive on three studio lots, clearly Steven has seen a variety of work environments. He helps leaders stop the treadmill and start being more intentional with our time. Takeaways Elizabeth's superpower is making people feel comfortable sharing. The collision of individual and organizational goals creates magic. Burnout is a common expectation in the workplace. Measuring only traditional metrics ignores the human element. Summary In this engaging conversation, Graham Peelle, Stephen Puri, and Elizabeth Blackley explore the complexities of the modern work environment. They discuss the importance of aligning individual and organizational goals, the often-overlooked metrics of success, and the impact of burnout on productivity. Elizabeth shares her journey and insights from her book, emphasizing the need for a supportive work culture that values both employee well-being and business outcomes. .. The thoughts shared on this podcast, whether original content or content from others, represent my own personal views or those of other individuals, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of organizations for which I am affiliated. This is not legal or investment advice, please seek professional advice for such advice.

  2. May 20

    #103 Will it sell? Reduced Owner Dependency Fuels Value, Cameron Bishop of Raincatcher

    Flywheel Leadership Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operational Systems | Talent | AI Host: Graham Peelle https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Cameron Bishop https://raincatcher.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bishop-19b6804/ cameron.bishop@raincatcher.com McKinsey whitepaper referenced .... Cameron Bishop, thrives on turning challenges into opportunities. He's a seasoned business leader and CEO, and has built and transformed companies from the ground up. He led the growth of Intertec to $400M in revenue and scaled Ascend Media into a $120M business in just three years. With expertise in exit strategies, leadership development, and business transformation, Cameron’s insights help owners maximize value and navigate the complex process of selling their businesses.   Raincatcher is a national business brokerage and M&A firm specializing in small and mid-market companies. We believe selling your business isn’t just a transaction. It’s a life-changing transition. One that’s deeply personal, complex, and too important to trust to the wrong partner. We help business owners architect for sale, go to market with confidence, and protect the full value of what they’ve built. That includes shaping your story, sharpening the numbers, building competitive tension, and negotiating the right terms so your transaction doesn’t just close, it positions you for the next chapter on your terms. Our team brings deep expertise in exit planning, valuation, and deal strategy, backed by real-world experience as founders, operators, and financial experts. .... The conversation covers the dynamics of the M&A market, challenges faced by business owners, creating value in a company, founder reliance, increasing enterprise value, the impact of AI on companies, planning for business exit, and building a sellable business. The discussion provides insights into the complexities of selling a company and the importance of strategic planning for business owners. Takeaways M&A market dynamicsBusiness owner challenges Chapters 00:00 M&A Market Dynamics06:51 Creating Value in a Company18:00 Increasing Enterprise Value23:04 Planning for Business Exit .................................................................................................. The thoughts shared on this podcast, whether original content or content from others, represent my own personal views or those of other individuals, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of organizations for which I am affiliated. This is not legal or investment advice, please seek professional advice for such advice.

  3. May 18

    #102 Is Anything Real? Discovering that Energy is Strategy, Adam W. Barney

    Flywheel Leadership Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operational Systems | Talent | AI Host: Graham Peelle https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Adam W. Barney https://www.adamwbarney.com/ (Free tool available) https://isanythingreal.adamwbarney.com/ https://www.makeyourownglasshalffull.com/ .... Adam W. Barney works with founders, executives, and transitioning leaders navigating moments where scale, pressure, or change outpace their existing operating systems. The work focuses on installing durable operating rhythms - decision clarity, energy stability, and execution structures that hold when stakes are high and conditions are uncertain. This practice draws from over two decades of leadership experience across startups and global organizations, combined with deep coaching work supporting leaders through growth, transition, and reinvention. Adam’s approach is intentionally high-touch and adaptive, supporting leaders not just through insight, but through real-time application during the moments that matter most. .... The conversation covers the power of networking, the concept of reality in leadership, the importance of leadership capacity and energy, transition leadership coaching, constant transition and change, leadership challenges and energy debt, leadership success and struggle, identifying leaks and installing systems, fear vs. excitement around AI, heroes and humble influence, and the value of humble influence. The takeaways include the significance of networking as a superpower and the value of humble influence in leadership. Takeaways Networking as a superpowerThe value of humble influence Chapters 00:00 The Power of Networking06:16 Leadership Capacity and Energy12:29 Leadership Challenges and Energy Debt21:51 Identifying Leaks and Installing Systems30:17 Heroes and Humble Influence .................................................................................................. The thoughts shared on this podcast, whether original content or content from others, represent my own personal views or those of other individuals, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of organizations for which I am affiliated. This is not legal or investment advice, please seek professional advice for such advice.

  4. May 13

    #101 Attention! Control is an Illusion, with Chris Hallberg, GoExpand/EOS/Business Sergeant

    Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operations | Systems | Talent | AI Host: https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Chris Hallberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hallberg-01516315/ https://www.goexpand.com/ Chris Hallberg shares insights on the power of brutal honesty, the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Go Expand, Business Sergeant, impact and transformation, the illusion of control, creating a space for excellence, and the impact and gratitude he receives from his work. Takeaways Brutal honesty is a powerful tool for transformation and growth.The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) provides a holistic approach to business management and alignment.Creating a space for excellence and empowering the right people is key to success. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Brutal Honesty09:54 Go Expand and Business Sergeant17:22 Impact and Transformation32:32 The Illusion of Control42:49 Impact and Gratitude Chris has a rare combination: ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts, ahead of Simon Sinek, and a military veteran who built resilience into entrepreneurship. He scaled and sold his own business during the Great Recession at an 8× multiple, a feat that speaks volumes about grit and operational mastery. Chris has guided more than 100 leadership teams through EOS, with his clients earning over 100 “Best Places to Work” awards and achieving 90%+ employee engagement, far above the industry norm. He’s currently co-building a $5 million AI-driven EOS platform with enthusiastic early feedback, and his coaching commands $10,000 per day with an 85% success hit rate. A straight-shooting operator with 6590 LinkedIn connections, Chris brings both a high-impact perspective and the audience to spark real dialogue built around scaling people, process, and technology.

  5. May 12

    #100 Making Creativity a Science, Gal Borenstein, Borenstein Group

    Flywheel Leadership Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operational Systems | Talent | AI Host: Graham Peelle https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Gal Borenstein http://www.borensteingroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galborensteinexecutiveprofile/ Books can be found here. Gal Borenstein shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of reverse engineering solutions and treating creativity as a science. He discusses his early career challenges, inspiration in branding, and the significance of trust and brand resilience. Gal recommends his books and expresses his desire to be remembered as a contrarian who challenges conventions and becomes a trusted advisor to clients. Takeaways Reverse Engineering SolutionsCreativity as a Science Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Superpower07:03 Early Career Challenges16:41 Inspiration and Trust in Branding36:29 Trust and Brand Resilience42:49 Book Recommendations and Impact The Borenstein Group is a top-ranked strategic branding, digital marketing, and public relations agency specializing in GovCon marketing for Defense, Aerospace, Cybersecurity, IT, Cloud, SaaS, and Government Contractors. With 30+ years of experience, we help market leaders and high-growth companies get noticed, build trust, and dominate markets. We craft data-driven brand strategies, high-impact digital marketing, and results-driven PR to position our clients as industry authorities in competitive B2B and B2G markets. The Borenstein Group will elevate your brand and expand your influence to position you as an industry leader At The Borenstein Group, we believe creativity isn’t just an art—it’s a science. Since our founding in 1994, we’ve pioneered a data-driven, strategic approach to branding, marketing, and public relations that transforms how B2B and B2G innovators position themselves in complex industries. Our inspirational  and aspirational roots are derived from applying Albert Einstein’s famous adage “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”  Our original tagline, “Making Creativity a Science,” isn’t just a slogan—it’s our DNA. It reflects our commitment to blending analytical precision with creative ingenuity, ensuring that every strategy, campaign, and brand story is built on measurable insights, behavioral science, and real-world impact. We exist to help industry leaders make bold moves with confidence. Whether it’s crafting a market-dominating brand, elevating a company’s reputation, or driving demand in competitive sectors, our purpose remains the same: to turn innovation into influence and strategy into success. At The Borenstein Group, we don’t just create—we engineer impact.

  6. May 11 ·  Bonus

    Special: Why Most AI Initiatives Fail — And How to Make Yours Stick with Fortium Partner & ATLAS

    Ash Seddeek and Graham Peelle host an AI adoption focused event, presented by ATLAS Collaboration with Fortium Partners ... Overview on ATLAS Your AI initiative has a leadership problem. Not a technology problem. Not a budget problem. A leadership problem. 🔴 Join us Monday, May 11 at 12:00 PM EST for a live fireside chat with executives who've been in the room where AI initiatives succeed — and where they collapse. Patricia Remacle (Fractional CAIO, Fortium Partners) and Christoph Egel (Partner, Fortium Partners) bring a combined 55+ years of enterprise transformation across global manufacturing, SaaS, and AI governance. They share exactly what separates AI initiatives that scale from those that stall. ✅ The change management gap nobody budgets for ✅ How to earn cultural buy-in, not just mandate it ✅ Real lessons from the C-suite AI seat This is an ATLAS event — built for leaders serious about making AI work.

  7. May 5

    #99 Build the Firm You Want: Find Fun Again & Spend Time with Your AND, Gary Mitchell, Ontrac Coach

    Flywheel Leadership Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operational Systems | Talent | AI Host: Graham Peelle https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Gary Mitchell, Ontrac Coaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/ontraccoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/theandapproach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontrac-coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ontraccoach The conversation covers topics such as soft skills for lawyers, leadership in law firms, work-life harmony, success without sacrifice, leadership and technology, Gary's journey, SWOT analysis and leadership, and client impact and contact information for Gary Mitchell. The chapters are structured to provide a comprehensive exploration of each theme, ensuring a fluid and engaging listener experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Superpower06:09 Work-Life Harmony10:57 Success Without Sacrifice16:07 Leadership and Technology25:03 Gary's Journey36:05 SWOT Analysis and Leadership Gary has spent over thirty years in the business world and has been named to the top ten list of law firm coaches and consultants by two independent organizations. He exclusively works with law firm owners already generating seven-figure revenues, guiding them through every stage of growth, from hiring and culture, to succession planning and valuation. As a highly sought-after business coach, consultant, and frequent speaker in the legal industry, Gary specializes in helping firm leaders scale people, process, and vision while keeping personal freedom front and center. He is also the author of three acclaimed books on the business of law, and his upcoming fourth, "The AND Approach: Growing a Successful Law Firm AND Gaining More Freedom," is set to launch in June 2026. Gary's perspective on leadership and sustainable growth for law firm owners brings clear perspective and time-tested principles. .................................................................................................. The thoughts shared on this podcast, whether original content or content from others, represent my own personal views or those of other individuals, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of organizations for which I am affiliated. This is not legal or investment advice, please seek professional advice for such advice.

  8. Apr 29

    #98 The 1st 90 Days: Leaders Take the Stage, Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley of Health Search Partners

    Presented by: Endeavor Strategic: Operations | Systems | Talent | AI Host: https://grahampeelle.com About our guest: Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212/ http://healthsearchpartners.com/ It’s always fascinating to hear how leaders build momentum when stepping into new roles. Having spent nearly three decades guiding hundreds of healthcare executives through their first 90 days, I’ve witnessed firsthand those critical, behind-the-scenes decisions that often make or break a transition. My work with HealthSearch Partners and prior search firms gave me a front-row seat to candid stories from dozens of hospital CEOs and senior executives. These are not theory or consultant talk—they’re gritty, practical tactics new leaders used to set culture and credibility early. Across more than 600 senior placements, the lessons from those unique transitions have been written in scar tissue. ... HealthSearch Partners, a healthcare specialized executive recruitment firm, shares insights on the first 90 days of an outside executive's new assignment, emphasizing the importance of building trust and momentum through intentional, symbolic acts. The impact of these acts and the significance of behavior over words are highlighted, along with the need for patience and listening to the people within the organization. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of technology in executive recruitment and the future plans of HealthSearch Partners. Takeaways Building trust and momentum through intentional, symbolic acts is crucial in the first 90 days of a new executive's assignment.Behavior matters more than words, and leaders must act quickly to learn but move deliberately to change.The impact of small, actionable moves and the importance of earning trust quickly in the first 90 days are key to successful leadership transitions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to HealthSearch Partners06:22 The Importance of People in Healthcare12:34 Engaging with Clients and Successful Hires21:24 Knowing When to Move On27:10 The Importance of Listening and Action35:27 Future Plans of HealthSearch Partners ....................................................................................................................................................................................... The thoughts shared on this podcast, whether original content or content from others, represent my own personal views or those of other individuals, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of organizations for which I am affiliated. This is not legal or investment advice, please seek professional advice for such advice.

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This show is presented by Endeavor Strategic Graham Peelle, Endeavor Strategic | Operating Partner 🏔️🌍 I help Founders/CEOs & Investors build EXIT-READY OPERATIONS to increase margins & maximize valuation | Follow me for organizational diagnostics: People | Process | Technology Flywheel Leadership | Flywheel Leadership is about discovering and practicing the leadership systems that bring out the best in each of us and our teams. It's not about just being a better leader, it's about build a cohesive leadership ecosystem that runs the organization's flywheel of inner-performance, which translates to outer success More about the work Graham does Partnering with Founders/CEOs pulled away from strategic work by operational chaos—transforming their executive teams, operational systems, and leadership architecture to build highly autonomous, AI-forward businesses that create enterprise value, and position to step out of daily ops, scale or exit. > Operational Efficiency: Systems Optimization > Founder Independence > Scalable Leadership & Talent Development > Organizational Vision, Strategy, Planning, & Innovation Follow Graham on LinkedIn More on Graham and Endeavor Strategic Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform and checkout the show on https://flywheelleadership.riverside.com/ This show is an expansive discovery into the world of leadership, culture, and performance — with a specific focus on helping founders and leaders scale people, process, and technology to unlock organizational and individual greatness in the AI era

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  • Creator
    Graham Peelle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Graham Peelle
  • Show Website
    Flywheel Leadership