Episodes

  • The Role of Human Judgment in an AI World - JJ Ghatak

    The Role of Human Judgment in an AI World - JJ Ghatak
    Jun 3 2025
    Is your performance management system helping your team thrive—or holding them back? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're joined by JJ Ghatak, founder and CEO of Onloop, who shares how he's rethinking team assessment and development for the modern workplace. Drawing from his leadership experience at Uber and his journey as an angel investor, JJ offers a deep dive into how AI—particularly generative AI—is transforming the way teams set goals, receive feedback, and grow together. We unpack: The fundamental flaws in traditional performance management systems Why goal clarity and continuous feedback are critical for high-performing teams Onloop’s innovative five-layer team management framework: energy, targets, superpower feedback, blind spots, and micro-coaching How to combat burnout while fostering personal and team growth The evolving responsibilities of leaders and managers in the AI era JJ also shares his predictions on the future of work, highlighting why soft skills and human judgment are becoming even more valuable in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or advisor helping organizations adapt to change, this episode offers powerful insights into aligning business goals with human potential. About Our Guest: JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, the visionary founder and CEO of OnLoop, is at the forefront of revolutionizing team assessment and development. With an impressive background that includes leadership roles at Uber and Accenture, Projjal has established himself as a seasoned executive in strategy and operations. Armed with an MBA from Stanford, he has chosen Singapore as the base for his entrepreneurial endeavors. As the CEO of OnLoop, Projjal leads a diverse and global team, spearheading the transformation of the future of work through the company's innovative approach. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, Projjal is reshaping the industry by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and empowering teams to reach their fullest potential. Under his guidance, OnLoop continues to disrupt traditional paradigms and deliver game-changing solutions in team assessment and development. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE “#1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW” BY FEEDSPOT; AND THE “BEST BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST” BY MILLION PODCASTS. – THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY! Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show!
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    36 mins
  • Burnout Is a Business Problem: How to Fix It – Francie Jain

    Burnout Is a Business Problem: How to Fix It – Francie Jain
    May 27 2025
    Employee turnover is expensive—and preventable. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re tackling the hidden costs of turnover and the ROI of investing in your people. Dave is joined by Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace for group coaching that Francie describes as “Airbnb for executive coaching.” Francie unpacks how scalable group coaching can help organizations drive learning, build psychological safety, and improve employee retention. The conversation explores the measurable and intangible impacts of turnover and burnout—and why professional development is the key to tackling both. You’ll learn: How to calculate ROI on learning and development initiatives Why burnout is an organizational issue—not just an individual one Real-world examples of how coaching drives financial and cultural gains How leaders can foster engagement, empowerment, and better communication If you're looking for actionable ways to improve employee experience while improving your bottom line, this episode is for you. ----more----About Francie Jain: Francie Jain believes supporting people to achieve their potential creates a ripple effect for every community. After a career in alternative asset marketing (match-making for hedge funds), she became obsessed with the lack of professional support for individuals at crossroads. She founded Terawatt to make it easy to be great. Terawatt is Francie’s third for-profit endeavor. Before Terawatt, Francie founded a community that helped people with career change, Nxt Chptr, and prior to Nxt Chptr, a third party marketing consultancy, West River Partners, that raised capital for Emerging Markets-based equity hedge funds. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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    32 mins
  • Why Workplace Friendships Matter More Than You Think – Morag Barrett

    Why Workplace Friendships Matter More Than You Think – Morag Barrett
    May 20 2025
    What if the key to a thriving workplace isn't strategy or technology—but genuine human connection? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by Morag Barrett, founder of SkyeTeam and author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One. Morag shares compelling insights from her research and experience about the power of relationships at work—and why cultivating allies can be a game-changer for your career and your company. You’ll discover: The four types of workplace relationships: allies, supporters, rivals, and adversaries How adopting an “ally mindset” can transform your leadership and team performance Practical strategies for setting boundaries, building trust, and dealing with toxic behaviors How generational differences influence workplace dynamics Why trust is the “secret sauce” for innovation and success This conversation is packed with real-world advice for leaders, managers, and anyone seeking to elevate their workplace culture. If you're looking to boost engagement, performance, and leadership credibility, this is one you won’t want to miss. About Morag Barrett: Morag Barrett is proving that success in business isn't just about what you know - it's about who you know, and how you connect. Morag Barrett is on a mission to transform workplace connections. Morag has helped more than 15,000 leaders across 20 countries transform their workplace relationships from sources of stress into catalysts for success. She's the founder of SkyeTeam, a best-selling author, and was handpicked from over 16,000 candidates to join Marshall Goldsmith's prestigious 100 Coaches group. Listeners are invited to complete their complimentary Ally Mindset Profile: https://www.skyeteam.cloud/youmewe About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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    34 mins
  • Creating a High-Performance Culture That Delivers Results – Julie Hruska

    Creating a High-Performance Culture That Delivers Results – Julie Hruska
    May 6 2025
    What does it take to build a high-performance culture that actually moves the needle on engagement and business results? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring the intersection of mindset, leadership, and organizational alignment with certified high-performance coach and corporate trainer, Julie Hruska. Julie shares how high-performance coaching helps leaders identify and close critical gaps—both in mindset and skill set—to elevate individual and team performance. We unpack the role of rapid transformational therapy in helping leaders overcome limiting beliefs and blind spots that hold them back. We also talk about how clarity of vision and cultural alignment can translate into measurable gains in revenue and employee engagement—backed by research. Julie offers practical tips for adopting high-performance habits and creating an energized, accountable workplace. If you’re a leader looking to sharpen your edge—or someone aiming to help your organization thrive—this conversation delivers both inspiration and actionable takeaways. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! ----more---- About Julie Hruska: Julie Hruska is a highly regarded high-performance coach and workshop facilitator known for her expertise in elevating executive and leadership performance. She specializes in unlocking your executive edge, excavating limiting beliefs, fostering mindset mastery, and enhancing effective communication. Julie's coaching approach is customized to drive impactful change and maximize leadership potential across various industries, including construction, finance, fashion, technology, and real estate. Her goal is to empower leaders to transcend mindset barriers, optimize their impact, and cultivate high-performance environments for high levels of success. Connect with Julie here: https://www.powerfulleaders.com/ or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hruska/ About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show! To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder PodcastClick on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review” BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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    39 mins
  • How Great Leaders Stay Human in the Age of AI – Faisal Hoque

    How Great Leaders Stay Human in the Age of AI – Faisal Hoque
    Apr 29 2025
    What do failure, artificial intelligence, and mindful leadership have in common? They're all critical elements in the journey of Faisal Hoque - entrepreneur, innovator, and one of today’s most respected voices in business transformation. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Faisal Hoque for a candid discussion about how great leaders navigate complexity, maintain their humanity, and build organizations that thrive in an era defined by rapid technological change. We explore: Why failure is foundational to entrepreneurial success How Faisal’s leadership style has evolved - and the importance of the “middle path” The interplay between innovation, AI, and human-centered values Practical strategies for resilience and purpose-driven leadership We also dive into Faisal’s bestselling book, Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, which outlines a framework for integrating human values into the future of work and technology. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or advisor, you’ll take away powerful insights on how to lead with clarity, courage, and character - especially when the stakes are high and the landscape is shifting. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review - it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! ----more----About Faisal Hoque: Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter and serves as a transformation and innovation partner for CACI, an $8 billion company focused on U.S. national security. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author with ten award-winning books to his name. His new book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, has been named by the Next Big Idea Club as a ‘must read'. For thirty years, he has been developing commercial business and technology systems, and enabling leadership teams at MasterCard, American Express, GE, Home Depot, French Social Security Services, US Department of Defense (DoD), US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), PepsiCo, IBM, Chase, and others with sustainable growth. Today, Faisal is a highly sought-after innovation and transformation (digital/AI, business, organization) partner for both public and private sector organizations, and recognized as one of the world’s leading management thinkers and technologists. As a founder and CEO of multiple companies, he is a three-time winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM and Fast 500TM awards. Faisal is a contributor at MIT's IDEAS Social Innovation program, Thinkers50, and the Swiss business school IMD. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business Insider, Fortune, Inc., Yahoo Finance, Fox, ABC, CBS, and others. Learn more at https://faisalhoque.com/ About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show! To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App.Go to...
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    38 mins
  • Building Better Leaders: Motivation, Mindset & Meaning - H.R. Huntsman

    Building Better Leaders: Motivation, Mindset & Meaning - H.R. Huntsman
    Apr 22 2025
    What really drives performance in today’s best leaders? This episode explores the mindset and methods that create high-impact leadership. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring how great leaders are made—not born. Dave Bookbinder welcomes H.R. Huntsman, organizational strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Leaders Edge, to unpack the real mechanics of leadership. From a difficult upbringing to global humanitarian efforts, H.R.’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and purpose-driven leadership. We dive deep into: How understanding human motivation drives team performance Why mindset is the foundation for effective leadership The role of creative conflict and psychological safety in innovation How to foster accountability without micromanaging The Leaders Edge performance engine and how it’s transforming organizations Whether you’re a business owner, a manager, or someone aspiring to lead with more impact, you’ll walk away with practical insights to build trust, boost engagement, and align people with purpose. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! About Our Guest: HR Huntsman is the founder of Leader’s Edge. He is also a business and leadership keynote speaker, organizational strategist, author, business executive coach, and business leadership consultant. HR founded Leader’s Edge to be able to invest in leaders, especially young leaders. His passion stems from his backstory of overcoming early childhood struggles then going on to building successful and impactful organizations. HR now shares many of the life and leadership principles he learned in his 30+ years of leadership with other leaders. He firmly believes to succeed one must begin with mindset, then move on to principles and disciplines which create long term success for a company or individual. HR is an accomplished speaker having given roughly 4000 talks to approximately 400k people around the world. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show! To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder PodcastClick on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review” BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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    30 mins
  • Align Strategy, Culture, and People for Organizational Success - Jurriaan Kamer

    Align Strategy, Culture, and People for Organizational Success - Jurriaan Kamer
    Apr 15 2025
    How do high-performing organizations remove barriers and unlock results? In this episode, we’re exploring proven strategies for aligning strategy, empowering people, and creating a culture built for growth. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring what it really takes to build a thriving organization. Dave is joined by Jurriaan Kamer—co-founder of Unblock and author of Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change agent with a global perspective on how businesses can align strategy, empower people, and drive sustainable results. You’ll hear how to: Align strategic decision-making with organizational goals Use leading indicators to drive business success Dismantle unproductive meetings and promote psychological safety Build a culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement This episode is packed with practical insights for business owners, leaders, and anyone committed to fostering a more effective and human-centered organization. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! About Our Guest: Jurriaan Kamer is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1. His second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show! To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder PodcastClick on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review” BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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    29 mins
  • Hire Better People Faster: Recruitment Strategies for Business Success - Ryan Englin

    Hire Better People Faster: Recruitment Strategies for Business Success - Ryan Englin
    Apr 8 2025
    How do you build a team that truly drives business success? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we explore the critical link between talent and enterprise value with Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and author of Hire Better People Faster. Ryan, who grew up in a blue-collar family, understands the unique hiring challenges in the trades and beyond. He shares why people don’t just quit jobs—they quit leaders—and explains what business owners can do to create a culture that retains top talent. Key insights include: ✅ Why hiring is a marketing activity—and how most businesses miss this point ✅ The importance of an effective careers page in attracting top candidates ✅ How to evaluate culture fit and authenticity during the interview process ✅ The role of empathy in leadership and its impact on employee retention ✅ Strategies for becoming an "employer of choice" to attract the right talent Plus, Ryan shares a special offer for listeners—a free copy of his book, Hire Better People Faster! Get it here: https://corematters.com/freebook/ Tune in to discover actionable strategies to improve your hiring process and build a team that fuels business success. 📌 Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! About Our Guest: Ryan Englin is passionate about supporting growing businesses, particularly in blue-collar industries, to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw his own father working 12-hour shifts and weekends as an owner/operator, witnessing firsthand the struggles that these companies have in hiring quality frontline employees. Ryan was determined to help them find a better way. His company, Core Matters, provides coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees. Using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn how to start hiring better people, faster. Ryan is the author of Hire Better People Faster hosts the Titans of the Trades podcast. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals | The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers | A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show! To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder PodcastClick on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review” BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
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