This year-end review episode of 'Some Goodness' delves into the significant business themes of 2025, including the dominance of AI, the importance of clear workflows, and the crucial role of consistent messaging. The episode compiles insights from various conversations with business leaders, including Ben Scoones, Chris Blocker, Chris Strammiello, Stacy Leidwinger, Jim Karrh, Steve Graves, and Larry Sweeney. They highlight that tools and technology alone cannot resolve fundamental issues like weak leadership and poor execution. The discussion explores the balance between human touch and automation, the pitfalls of vanity metrics, and the fundamental role of strong leadership and moral integrity in navigating fast-changing business landscapes.
 
Chapters
00:00 AI's Impact on Business in 2025
00:35 Year-End Review: Lessons from 2025
01:00 The Pitfalls of Relying on Tools
03:07 The Importance of Consistent Messaging
04:23 Navigating AI and Leadership Challenges
08:07 The Fundamentals of Effective Leadership
08:26 The Dangers of Vanity Metrics
09:57 The Power of Storytelling in Business
12:48 Execution and Moral Leadership
16:31 The Role of Trust in Leadership
17:53 Final Reflections on Leadership in 2025
 
Keywords
AI, leadership, judgment, execution, clarity, workflows, decision making, messaging consistency, brand trust, automation limits, fundamentals, prioritization, discernment, sales productivity, win rate, vanity metrics, cost of sale, storytelling, human element, culture, accountability, mentorship, trust, integrity, management, go to market, organizational behavior
 
Soundbites
“Understanding your own workflow should be a basic requirement for doing anything within a business, especially when you’re looking to integrate AI technology.” Ben Scoones “If you can’t tell a person what to do and expect them to be successful, why would you expect AI to do a good job?” Ben Scoones “It doesn’t matter having the perfect words. It matters being consistent.” Stacy Leidwinger “When an organization all uses the same words, that’s when you get power of brand and power of message.” Stacy Leidwinger “Stories are compelling because something disrupts the status quo and forces a decision.” Jim Karrh “Most customer success stories are technically correct, but what’s missing is emotion.” Jim Karrh “When we win, we have to be careful not to get addicted to outcomes.” Steve Graves “Nothing else is more important than the relationship you have with your manager. Money and managers keep people in their jobs.” Larry Sweeney
“Leaders have to show up not just as competent people, but as the kind of people others want to follow.” Chris Blocker
 

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