The QBQ! Podcast

Kristin Lindeen
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What changes when we stop blaming, complaining, and waiting—and start asking better questions? Hosted by Kristin Lindeen, The QBQ! Podcast brings the principles of the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question into everyday life. Through honest conversations, practical insights, and real-life stories, Kristin explores how personal accountability can strengthen our leadership, relationships, families, workplaces, and choices. Because lasting change doesn’t begin with someone else. It begins with the questions we ask ourselves. Personal accountability—it’s really that simple.

  1. Sep 30

    Accountability Doesn't Mean Control

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. Episode 36: Accountability Doesn't Mean Control What happens when you've done your part—and the other person still doesn't do theirs? Whether it's an unanswered sales inquiry, a frustrating relationship, or a decision someone else needs to make, it's easy to confuse personal accountability with responsibility for the outcome. In this solo episode, I share a few real-life examples of that tension and explore an important distinction: Taking ownership doesn't mean we can (or should even try to) control everything around us. Sometimes accountability means taking action. Other times, it means recognizing we've done what is ours to do and giving ourselves permission to let go. The question to take with you: Have I done what is mine to do? And, of course, the Ultimate QBQ: How can I let go of what I can't control? Related reading: No Whining: Defeating Frustration with QBQ! by John G. Miller. More personal accountability resources at QBQ.com. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  2. Sep 9

    What Does THAT Have to Do with QBQ?

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. What happens when you sit down with John G. Miller and ask him a bunch of random questions? Apparently, you still end up talking about personal accountability. In this episode, Dad and I go a little off-script with a mix of fun, unexpected, and thought-provoking questions—and somehow keep finding our way back to the ideas behind QBQ!. It’s a relaxed conversation about life, choices, perspective, and the way personal accountability shows up in places you might not expect. Random topics. Real accountability. If your team or organization could benefit from QBQ! training, visit QBQ.com to learn more and contact us. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  3. Aug 26

    “I Love You Just as You Are”: Helping Our Kids Grow Without Changing Who They Are

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. Resources:  https://qbq.com/relationships-7-perfect-words/ https://qbq.com/books/raising-accountable-kids/ How do I help my children stretch and grow without making them feel as though who they are isn’t enough? Inspired by my dad John G. Miller’s blog about the “7 Perfect Words,” I share a moment when the QBQ! guideline “Every QBQ! contains an I” challenged my own parenting. It’s an honest reflection on expectations, raising pastor’s kids, personality differences, and the fine line between coaching someone I love and trying to change them. Who in your life needs to hear these seven words today? “I love you just as you are.” Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  4. Aug 12

    What can I do to make you feel AWESOME?

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. I talk a lot about asking better questions—but I loved the way my guest John Kirkman applies that idea: What can I do to help this person feel awesome? (check out https://awz.me/ for a creative way to encourage others!) John has made encouragement an intentional practice in his classroom, his family, and his community. And as we talked, I was struck by how naturally that connects to Personal Accountability. Instead of wondering what someone thinks of me, criticizing what they’re doing wrong, or waiting for someone else to change the tone, I can ask what I can do to make a difference. In this conversation, John shares what he’s learned from years of working with teenagers, how encouragement and accountability can actually strengthen each other, and a powerful story about a teenage girl who experienced his “You’re Awesome” challenge at exactly the right time. It’s a fun, heartfelt conversation about the power of our words, the questions we ask, and what can happen when we decide not to wait for someone else to go first. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  5. Jul 29

    How Great Leaders Let Go

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. Two weeks ago, I talked about using QBQ! to find calm in the middle of change. This week, Cindy Moen joins me to continue that conversation. Cindy recently retired from her role as Chief People Officer and shares how she used QBQ! to process the unexpected emotions that came with even a carefully planned change. We talk about letting go, feeling needed, supporting others through transition, and moving forward into a new season. Change can quickly pull us into questions about what other people are doing—or why things aren’t happening the way we expected. QBQ! helps us turn our focus back to ourselves and ask, “What can I do?” Even when we can’t control the change, we can choose how we respond. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  6. Jul 15

    Finding Calm in the Middle of Change

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. Change is inevitable, but chaos doesn't have to be. In this episode, Kristin shares why change naturally leads us to ask lousy questions, and how asking better ones can help us respond with calm instead of frustration. Through stories from recent client conversations and a very personal parenting moment, you'll discover what QBQ looks like in the middle of real life. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  7. Jun 17

    Accountability in the age of AI: Don't Outsource Your Thinking

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. AI is changing the way we work, learn, and do business—but what does that mean for personal accountability? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, business coach, and my sister-in-law, Jen Hickle, to talk about navigating change in the age of AI. Jen works at the intersection of technology and people, helping business owners adapt, grow, and solve problems, so I knew she'd have valuable insights to share. Together, we explore how to embrace AI as a tool without outsourcing our thinking, our creativity, or our humanity. We talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of knowing your strengths, and why asking better questions matters more than ever when the world around us is changing. Along the way, we discuss everything from business innovation and critical thinking to homeschooling, technology, and the surprising return of "analog" hobbies. If you're feeling excited, overwhelmed, curious, or even a little skeptical about AI, I think you'll enjoy this conversation. In this episode, we discuss:  Using AI as a tool without becoming dependent on it  Why critical thinking matters more than ever  The ups and downs of entrepreneurship  Understanding and leveraging your strengths  Helping kids learn in a technology-filled world  The role personal accountability plays during times of change One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation was this: Don't outsource your thinking. No matter how much technology changes, we're still responsible for the questions we ask, the decisions we make, and the actions we take. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

  8. Jun 4

    When Caring Too Much Becomes a Problem

    Text me! I'd love to hear from you. One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter about personal accountability is the belief that it means doing more, working harder, and saying yes to everything. In this solo episode, I share a conversation I recently had with a client leadership team that sparked an important discussion about accountability and boundaries. Someone on the call made an observation that really stuck with me: the people who care the most are often the ones carrying the most. We admire people who serve others, put others first, and go the extra mile. But what happens when those strengths lead to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout? In this episode, I explore why personal accountability isn't just about ownership of our work—it's about ownership of our whole lives. That includes our energy, our health, our schedules, our boundaries, and yes, even self-care. I'll share a few practical QBQs that can help us move away from overwhelm and toward healthier choices. Because taking care of ourselves isn't selfish. It's responsible. Thanks for listening, and as always, remember: The answers are in the questions. Thanks for joining us today!  Find out more about QBQ! training opportunities at www.QBQ.com.  Follow us!  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X

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What changes when we stop blaming, complaining, and waiting—and start asking better questions? Hosted by Kristin Lindeen, The QBQ! Podcast brings the principles of the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question into everyday life. Through honest conversations, practical insights, and real-life stories, Kristin explores how personal accountability can strengthen our leadership, relationships, families, workplaces, and choices. Because lasting change doesn’t begin with someone else. It begins with the questions we ask ourselves. Personal accountability—it’s really that simple.

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  • Creator
    Kristin Lindeen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The QBQ! Podcast
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