In this premiere episode of Your Seat at the Table, hosts Mike Maddock and John Tobin dive into the most important — and often overlooked — topic for CEOs and executive leaders: trust. Discover why choosing who to listen to is critical for growth, how to avoid dangerous "echo chambers," and what great leaders really look for in feedback. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation will give you actionable insights into building stronger advisory circles, asking better questions, and accelerating personal and professional growth.About the hosts: Mike Maddock is the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur known for helping leaders transform big ideas into reality.John Tobin is the co-founder and president of Slalom Consulting, a global consulting firm helping organizations tackle their most ambitious projects and build a culture of innovation and trust.Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome & what this podcast is all about 02:10 — Why John wanted to start the show 05:05 — Why Mike wanted to do this together 08:00 — How they see the world differently 12:15 — John’s story: building teams & attracting talent 21:00 — Mike’s story: early sparks & entrepreneurial roots 27:30 — The ghosts that drive leaders 32:50 — Pivotal feedback that changed John’s path 40:20 — The power of culture & humility 48:00 — Big decisions during crises 55:00 — Lessons learned & core values 1:04:00 — Failures we’re grateful for 1:12:00 — What to expect from future episodes 1:17:00 — Final reflections & closing🔗 Subscribe for more leadership insights and CEO stories!#CEO #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #YourSeatAtTheTable #MikeMaddock #JohnTobin🎙️ Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe to Your Seat at the Table for more candid discussions on leadership, growth, and the real stories behind the decisions that shape great organizations. 💬 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments — or let us know what topics you'd like us to explore next. 👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@YourSeatatTheTablePodcast 👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1826002539https://open.spotify.com/show/0fDDb1gvrvsttm4nInRL8Y 👉 Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmichaelmaddock/https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tobin-a54225/https://flourishadvisoryboards.com/https://www.mike-maddock.com/ Pull up a chair. There’s always room for your seat at the table.

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