538: Five Pillars of Leadership with Brian Gottlieb

538: Five Pillars of Leadership with Brian Gottlieb

Author: Henry Lopez September 16, 2024 Duration: 49:27

The Five Pillars of Leadership to help you lead a high-performing small business, with Brian Gottlieb.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/538-brian-gottlieb-5-leadership-pillars/

Brian shares his entrepreneurial journey and introduces the five foundational pillars of leadership.

Executing on these five leadership pillars allows you to develop a high-performing organization. And help your managers get out of crisis mode so they can effectively lead their teams.

Brian Gottlieb is an inspirational business leader who in 2009, founded Tundraland Home Improvements on a plastic folding table with $3,000.

Twelve years later, when he sold the family of businesses he created, they had diversified products, expanded across multiple states, grown to 600 employees, and neared $1 billion in lifetime sales. The company was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.

Brian's leadership principles are simple: Have a well-defined strategy, empower your teams, provide world-class training, and execute with consistency.

He believes that if you want to build a business, you must commit to building people. This clarity of focus created a meaningful culture, making his company the best place to work in his home state.

Brian's book "Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams" is being published by Forbes and will be available September 10, 2024.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com


Henry Lopez hosts The How of Business-How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. It’s a practical resource for anyone who wants to move beyond just the idea of entrepreneurship and into the actual work of building something. Each week, the focus is on the tangible steps and decisions involved in a business’s entire lifecycle, from that initial launch through to managing daily operations, scaling up, and even planning a future exit. You’ll hear straightforward conversations that dig into specific topics, breaking down complex challenges into manageable advice. Often, Henry sits down with a small business owner who shares their real-world experiences-the successes and the setbacks-offering a genuine look at what it takes. This podcast is built on the understanding that running a business is a series of learned skills, and it aims to provide those lessons without fluff. Whether you're sketching your first plan on a napkin or steering an established company toward growth, the discussions here are meant to be directly applicable to your own journey. Tune in for a regular dose of clarity and concrete strategies from someone who understands the day-to-day realities you face.
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