Tim Stating the Obvious

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Turning leadership principles into practical application

  1. 4d ago

    Who Leads when AI Thinks with Adrian Wolfberg

    Think AI is going to replace your leadership skills? Think again. Adrian Wolfberg explains why your ability to think, read, and frame problems is more vital than ever. Tim Staton breaks down the reality of leading through technological change without losing your human edge. We cover: How to talk to senior leaders about complex issues. The real impact of smartphone and AI over-dependence on your brain. Why “buying more AI” is often a trap. Practical advice for sharpening your critical thinking skills. Connect with Adrain Wolfberg Book: https://a.co/d/00frHXDO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianwolfberg/ Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Professional Reading List: https://timstatingtheobvious.com/products Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  2. Aug 7

    Profit Seeks Purpose with Harland Merriam

    Profit Seeks Purpose with Harland Merriam In this episode of the podcast, Tim Staton sits down with Harland Merriam—pastor, entrepreneur, Army chaplain, real estate investor, and author of Profit Seeks Purpose—to explore what it really means to pursue success without losing sight of purpose. Harland shares how decades in ministry, the military, and business shaped his belief that faith and work are deeply connected. The conversation unpacks what is profit seeking, the profit seeking paradox, and why many high achievers still feel empty even after hitting big financial goals. Together they dig into strategies for increasing small business revenue while asking the harder question of should companies prioritize profit or purpose? and what seeking purpose in life looks like across different stages.   Harland opens up about his journey from single-family deals into multifamily investing, offering practical insights on real estate profit and loss, profit in real estate, and the profit first for real estate investors approach that keeps cash flow and purpose aligned. You’ll also hear clear guidance on how to create a mastermind group and how to create a mastermind that actually works—built on trust, confidentiality, and mutual support—so leaders stop operating in isolation. The episode touches on the 4 pillars of profit and how they support a life where commercial success becomes a form of workplace ministry rather than an end in itself.   Whether you’re early in your career, scaling a business, or thinking about purpose in later life, this conversation delivers practical wisdom on mentorship, community, and aligning profit with meaning. Listen in for a thoughtful discussion that shows how Profit Seeks Purpose with Harland Merriam can help you build both stronger numbers and a life that matters.   Connect with Harland Merriam Book: https://a.co/d/0c24tgIW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlandmerriam/   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  3. Jul 31

    Why Best Hires Become Problems

    discover the key characteristics of high performing teams and what makes high performing teams succeed. Chris Hallberg, a U.S. Army veteran and leadership development expert, explains how military leadeship, team management, and the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) drive stronger business execution. Learn practical approaches to organizational culture, hiring strategies, talent curation, personnel management, and employee retention. This episode covers performance metrics, accountability standards, middle management alignment, command and control principles, veteran hiring, leadership training, management systems, business growth, workplace efficiency, corporate leadership, professional development, organizational design, business coaching, management styles, employee engagement, leadership principles, staffing solutions, and operational excellence. In this episode: Attributes of high performing teams and how to build high performing teams How military leadership translates into civilian business success Leading by example and the impact of frontline engagement on employee engagement Aligning middle management for better communication and business execution Culture curation and hiring for core wiring Tools for measuring performance and building elite teams Technology and visualization tools that improve team performance Navigating workforce commitment challenges Rigorous recruitment, staffing solutions, and firing fast to protect team excellence Leveraging veteran skills and military discipline in civilian organizations How high performing teams build trust and a practical high performing teams model Leadership and Execution Effective leadership requires moving beyond theory to consistent operational execution. Most businesses fail in the gap between strategy and daily implementation. Leaders must stay present, model the work ethic they expect, and demonstrate willingness to handle humble tasks. This sets a tone of mutual respect that becomes one of the core characteristics of high performing teams. Bridging the Management Gap A common problem is the disconnect between senior leadership and middle management. When executives announce changes without first aligning their managers, they weaken frontline authority and damage trust. Organizations perform best when they operate as one connected unit. Fully informing and empowering middle managers before initiatives launch prevents an “us vs. them” culture and supports the accountability standards that high performing teams need. Curating Elite Teams Talent acquisition works best as a deliberate curation process rather than a standard HR function. Most adults are already formed in character, so trying to fix uncommitted employees rarely succeeds. Focus instead on identifying people whose values and natural wiring match the team. This hiring approach prioritizes mission commitment over raw talent and strengthens long-term employee retention and organizational culture. Measurable Accountability Objective performance metrics and transparent scorecards remove guesswork. When results are visible, many team members self-correct without constant intervention. This method, drawn from military precision and systems like EOS, helps leaders quickly spot people in the wrong roles. It forms a practical high performing teams model that improves workplace efficiency and operational excellence while supporting sustained business growth.   Connect Chris Hallberg: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hallberg-01516315/?skipRedirect=true Website: https://bizsgt.com/   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b Substack: https://realtimstatingtheobvious.substack.com

  4. Jul 24

    How to Dominate Your First 90 Days as a New Leader

    Mastering the First 90 Days for New Executives Mastering the First 90 Days as a new CEO or executive? In this episode of the Health Search Partners podcast, Neil Marshall and Kurt Mosley break down proven strategies from the first 90 days book and real-world leadership experience. Whether you're searching for the best books on the first 90 days as a CEO, how to build a 90-day plan for new CEOs at tech startups, or a practical first 90 days summary for a first 90 days new job, this conversation delivers actionable insights.   Discover how to navigate organizational culture and leadership, understand what organizational culture really means, explore organizational culture types, dive into organizational culture theory, and answer the big question: can organizational culture be managed? Learn to secure small wins (with inspiring small wins quotes), execute powerful symbolic acts, and build credibility fast.   Main Topics Covered: Importance of the first 90 days for organizational impact Listening, learning, and earning trust as key leadership skills Powerful symbolic acts that build credibility rapidly Negotiating quick wins and meaningful actions upfront (small wins quotes) Recognizing and navigating organizational politics The significance of behavior and presentation in leadership success Strategies to foster team cohesion and avoid premature change Organizational culture and leadership — how to assess and influence it without rushing Building your personal 90-day plan while respecting existing organizational culture types   The Importance of the First 90 Days The initial 90-day window is a critical period for any new executive to build credibility and establish the foundation for their tenure. Neil Marshall and Kurt Mosley explain that this timeframe is the sweet spot for creating a positive first impression. Rather than rushing into formal strategic planning, effective leaders focus on listening, learning the organizational culture, and earning the trust of their people.   Symbolic Acts and Quick Wins Symbolic actions serve as powerful tools for signaling a new leadership approach. Examples include a CEO spending nights in hospital resident dorms to understand staff conditions. These visible, practical gestures often carry more weight than formal communications. Negotiate resources for quick wins during the hiring process so you can deliver immediate value.   Active Listening and Gaining Traction Kurt Mosley shares the “25-50-25 rule” — identify supporters, detractors, and the neutral majority, then focus on winning over the middle 50%. Go to employees’ workspaces, ask what success looks like to them, and synthesize feedback into actionable themes.   Avoiding Common Pitfalls Don’t move too fast on personnel changes. Ensure your behavior aligns with your stated values (“audio matches video”). Leaders must be quick to learn and observe but slow to impose their will until they’ve earned the right. Whether you’re a new CEO in tech, healthcare, or any industry, this first 90 days summary equips you with the tools to succeed. If you’re looking for the best books on the first 90 days as a CEO (including Michael Watkins’ classic The First 90 Days), this episode brings the principles to life with real executive stories. Connect with Guests: Neill Marshall  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/ Kurt Mosley  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  5. Jul 17

    The Reality of AI Displacement

    In "The Reality of AI Displacement", host Tim Staton challenges the common fear of AI replacing humans. Instead, he reveals how artificial intelligence is displacing routine tasks and behaviors — not eliminating people — while reshaping work dynamics, organizational behavior, AI adoption, business processes, digital transformation, corporate culture, and leadership strategies. This episode explores what is work dynamics, AI implementation, operational efficiency, unwritten contracts, employee buy-in, institutional knowledge, change management, AI governance, business automation, job security, workplace innovation, process improvement, critical thinking, behavioral record, corporate communication, technology transition, team collaboration, system design, business intelligence, organizational structure, professional development, workplace technology, and the future of human connection in an AI-enhanced world. Key Topics: AI’s true impact: displacing tasks and behaviors rather than replacing humans Historical parallels — from secretaries to modern role evolution Bridging the dangerous gap between knowledge and skill application Shifting from task ownership to outcome ownership Leveraging AI as an amplifier for strategic, high-value work Why self-awareness, judgment, and ethical decision-making remain irreplaceable Practical strategies to thrive through AI adoption and change management The Reality of AI Displacement Tim Staton argues that the real conversation isn’t about total job loss but about AI displacement of repetitive cognitive work. Just as computers transformed secretarial roles, AI now handles routine tasks — freeing humans for higher-value work that demands judgment, creativity, and ethical reasoning. Those who adapt by focusing on skill application, outcome ownership, and amplified contribution will thrive. Strategic Evolution for Professionals Tim Staton shares practical insights drawn from military experience and real-world problem-solving: move beyond passive knowledge consumption, master execution, and use AI tools to enhance — not replace — your unique human capabilities.   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  6. Jul 15

    AI Uncovers Secret Workplace Behaviors

    AI Uncovers Secret Workplace Behaviors How can AI tools improve remote workplace culture? How do AI-driven communication tools affect workplace culture? Where can I find AI solutions to monitor and improve team collaboration? Discover how reshaping organizational management and workplace culture with AI is transforming the modern workplace in this insightful episode of An Inbox Between Us by David Dean. In "Will AI find secret behaviors at work?" — How AI Unveils the Hidden Operating System of Work — David Dean, seasoned technologist and author of An Inbox Between Us by David Dean, joins host Tim Staton to explore artificial intelligence, workplace technology, organizational behavior, AI adoption, business processes, digital transformation, and work dynamics. This episode dives deep into what is work dynamics and reveals how AI is reshaping corporate culture, leadership strategies, AI implementation, operational efficiency, unwritten contracts, employee buy-in, institutional knowledge, change management, AI governance, business automation, job security, workplace innovation, process improvement, critical thinking, behavioral record, corporate communication, technology transition, team collaboration, system design, business intelligence, organizational structure, and professional development. Key Topics: The misconception that AI's primary threat is job replacement vs. its real power in exposing hidden behaviors and secret behaviors at work How AI exposes the informal, unwritten rules and behavioral records that define true organizational dynamics Using AI solutions to monitor and improve team collaboration through emails, transcripts, and daily workflows Strategies for AI-driven communication tools that strengthen rather than erode remote workplace culture Practical steps for reshaping organizational management and workplace culture with AI while preserving human connection Understanding Organizational Dynamics David Dean explains that the greatest risk AI poses is not job displacement but the exposure of how organizations actually function. Official SOPs often miss the nuanced unwritten contracts, informal side conversations, and ad-hoc processes that drive daily work. By analyzing real behavioral records, teams gain powerful insights into work dynamics and hidden inefficiencies. AI as a Self-Realization Tool Instead of viewing AI purely for speed, David Dean and Tim Staton highlight its power for organizational self-realization. Feed your emails, logs, and challenges into AI tools to uncover friction points in team collaboration, remote workplace culture, and daily operations. Human-AI Symbiosis Successful digital transformation requires patience and human connection. AI excels at administrative drudgery but relies on human oversight for context, critical thinking, and leadership strategies. The goal is symbiotic workplace innovation that supports employees rather than replacing them.   Connect with David Dean Website: https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchristopherdean/   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  7. Jul 3

    Embracing Modern Leadership with Scott Abbott

    Are Gen Z reshaping the future of work? In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Scott Abbott joins Tim Staton to discuss Gen Z in the workforce, Gen Z workforce statistics, what percentage of the workforce is Gen Z, and how Gen Z will change the workforce. With Gen Z entering the workforce and concerns around Gen Z tech industry workforce decline, traditional top-down leadership approaches are failing. Discover why top down leadership style no longer works and how modern leaders can adapt.   Scott Abbott, founder of Boss Up, shares decades of experience building flexible, AI-powered business systems that bridge generational gaps and drive real results. From Gen Z workforce expectations around purpose and authenticity to practical leadership strategies, this conversation delivers actionable insights for entrepreneurs, managers, and business owners.   What’s Covered: Gen Z workforce statistics and how much of the workforce is Gen Z — plus when full impact will hit Why top-down leadership style is losing talent and what replaces it The CLEAR framework for modern leadership and clear framework for prompt engineering Using clear framework AI to empower teams without losing human oversight Building work-life harmony instead of impossible balance The rise of trades, entrepreneurship by acquisition, and the coming renaissance in skilled labor How AI serves as a co-pilot while protecting critical thinking and creativity Evolving Leadership in the Age of Gen Z   Tim Staton and Scott Abbott dive deep into the transformation happening across industries. As Gen Z entering the workforce accelerates, companies face new demands for empathy, flexibility, and authentic leadership. The discussion explores Gen Z tech industry workforce decline concerns and how leaders can reverse talent loss by moving away from rigid top down leadership. Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey — from raising $15M during the dot-com boom to building Boss Up, a coaching platform with 75+ coaches worldwide. He explains how his CLEAR framework (Collaborative, Logical, Empathetic, Authentic, Resilient) helps companies create tailored operating systems that combine proven business templates with intelligent AI. Practical Leadership Tools & AI Integration Scott Abbott strongly advises leaders to “own AI, don’t let it own you.” He demonstrates how to use a clear framework AI and clear framework for prompt engineering to boost productivity while maintaining human judgment. The conversation highlights the dangers of blindly copying AI output and the importance of adding personal validation and ethical oversight.   Additional highlights include: Overcoming imposter syndrome and the “ego IQ vs eco EQ” challenge Why Gen Z actually thrives with clear structure, defined roles, and visible accountability The growing opportunity in trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) and entrepreneurship by acquisition Shifting from work-life balance to work-life harmony — embracing seasonality and grace   Key Takeaways for Leaders: Move beyond top down leadership style to flexible, mentorship-driven models Implement systems that scale with diverse, multi-generational teams Leverage AI responsibly as a collaborator Build resilient cultures where everyone receives great leadership — at work, church, or home   Whether you’re navigating Gen Z workforce challenges, updating your leadership approach, or integrating AI into your operations, this episode provides a clear roadmap for success in today’s evolving business landscape.   If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or manager looking to stay ahead of workforce shifts, hit play now.   👍 Like | Subscribe | Share | Comment: What’s your biggest challenge leading Gen Z?   Connect with Scott Abbott Website: www.scottabbottabc.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottabbottabc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottabbottabc/   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

  8. Jul 1

    Rise Up with Deepak Bhootra

    In this episode of Rise Up, Tim Staton interviews Deepak Bhootra (also known as Dr Deepak Bhootra), a sales career longevity advisor, ICF-certified coach, and founder of the Rise Up platform. They explore how to manage upwards at work, the real manage upwards meaning, and practical strategies for how to manage upwards effectively to build stronger relationships with leadership and accelerate your career. The conversation delivers clear insights into career progression meaning, career progression definition, and a proven career progression framework that works across roles — including career progression for project manager, career progression plan template, career progression plan example, and career progression plan for employees. Deepak also breaks down career longevity meaning and why so many professionals lose significant earnings due to poor career navigation. Timeless Leadership in a Changing World Tim Staton and Deepak Bhootra discuss how core leadership principles remain constant even as AI and automation reshape the workplace. Deepak, with 34 years of global corporate experience across six countries and four continents, shares how workplace challenges like vague feedback, credit-taking, and unclear expectations persist across generations. He emphasizes that while technology gives people “wings,” true altitude comes from attitude and human skills that AI cannot replicate. How to Manage Upwards Effectively Deepak Bhootra offers direct, practical advice on how to manage upwards by focusing on diplomacy, understanding your boss’s priorities, and delivering value that resonates at higher levels. He shares a personal story from his early career where using Excel to solve a key business problem caught the attention of senior leaders and earned him a promotion. The discussion highlights the importance of adapting to leadership expectations while creating win-win outcomes, rather than getting caught in office politics. Career Progression and The Rise Up Framework Deepak introduces his “Rise Up” framework — Recognize, Interrupt, Strengthen, Expand, and Propel — as a powerful career progression framework for building self-awareness and driving meaningful growth. He also explains the Push-Pull Model for making smart career moves and avoiding repeated mistakes when changing jobs. Listeners gain actionable guidance on building career progression plans that support long-term career longevity. Modern Workplace Challenges The episode examines the impact of flattened organizations, reduced middle management, shifting generational expectations, and the evolving role of mentorship. Deepak raises concerns about the “dumbification” of workplace structures and the need to keep humanity at the center of organizational success, even as automation increases. This episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone looking to understand how to manage upwards at work, create an effective career progression plan, and achieve stronger career longevity. Whether you’re a project manager mapping out your next steps or an employee building a solid career progression plan example, Deepak Bhootra’s insights provide a clear roadmap for sustainable success.   Main Topics & Insights: The enduring nature of leadership principles despite technological disruption How to manage upwards effectively and the real manage upwards meaning Deepak Bhootra’s “Rise Up” framework for career growth and self-development Organizational flattening, hierarchy changes, and their impact on human connection The evolving role of mentorship and human capital in the workplace Practical strategies for career progression and improving career longevity   Tune in to discover how to navigate your career with confidence and purpose. Check out Deepak Bhootra’s Rise Up platform for additional tools and support for young professionals.   Connect WithDeepak: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepakbhootra/ Website: https://deepak.bhootra.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/0iDCs27U   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

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