I Have Some Questions...
What if leadership wasn’t about having the answers—but about asking better questions?On "I Have Some Questions…", Erik Berglund – a founder, coach, and Speechcraft evangelist – dives into the conversations that high performers aren’t having enough. This isn’t your typical leadership podcast. It’s a tactical deep-dive into the soft skills that actually drive results: the hard-to-nail moments of accountability, the awkward feedback loops, and the language that turns good leaders into great ones.Each week, Erik explores a question that has shaped his own journey. Expect raw, unpolished curiosity. Expect conversations with bold thinkers, rising leaders, and practitioner...
013: What If Motivation Isn’t the Problem?
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In this solo episode, Erik takes a sledgehammer to one of the most overused and misunderstood leadership questions: “How do I motivate my people?” He breaks down why motivation isn’t your job, and how alignment is the real lever leaders should be pulling. From hiring to training, development to retention, Erik reframes every step of the employee journey through the lens of alignment and shares the practical conversations that make it possible.
❓ The Big Question
What if the problem isn’t that your people lack motivation, but that your leadership lack...
012: “Are You Settling for ‘Good Enough’ on Your Team?” (lessons from Alex Kudelka)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this reflection, Erik breaks down his conversation with Alex Kudelka and extends the dialogue into a deeper meditation on one of the hardest (and most human) aspects of business: adding the right people. Whether it's a co-founder or a hire, getting the “who” right is make-or-break—and Erik’s vulnerable look at how pressure can lead to premature decisions is a powerful leadership check-in. This episode is a mirror for every founder and operator navigating the tension between urgency and fit.
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The “New Color” Phenomenon: When...011: “Can You Scale a Business Without Diluting Your Magic?” ft. Alex Kudelka
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Erik sits down with startup builder and Outdo Growth founder Alex Kudelka for a deeply honest and tactical conversation on what it really takes to build early-stage ventures. From co-founder dynamics to hiring pitfalls, from founder-led sales to the myths of scaling too early—this episode is a goldmine for founders navigating the messy middle of growth. The conversation balances strategic frameworks with hard-won lessons, all wrapped in Alex’s direct, insightful delivery.
👤 About the Guest
Alex Kudelka is the founder of Outdo Growth, a startup buil...
010: Are You Ready to Lead an AI-Empowered Team?
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In this solo episode, Erik unpacks the deeper leadership challenge that AI is creating—not just how to use the tools, but how to lead people who are using them. From data aggregation to automation to creation (and now even talent development), Erik lays out the evolving landscape and what it demands of leaders. He calls on listeners to ask better questions, adopt new hierarchies, and build resilient, QA-rich systems that keep humans accountable, creative, and connected.
❓ The Big Question
How do you lead people who are armed with AI superpowe...
009: “Are You Committed to the Process or Just the Result?” (lessons from Alex Boyd)
🧠 Erik’s Take
Coming off a powerful interview with Alex Boyd, Erik takes a moment to unpack the core themes that resonated most. This reflection is a masterclass in translating deep conversation into leadership action. What stood out was Alex’s but his clarity, vulnerability, and the fearless questions he asks himself. For Erik, this was a model of self-aware leadership worth emulating.
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Self-Reflection without Shame: Alex models the power of examining yourself honestly, without layering guilt or judgment. That subtle but crucial distinction makes real growth possible.<...008: “What’s the Secret to Sales That Don’t Suck?” ft. Alex Boyd
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In this layered and laugh-filled conversation, Erik sits down with multi-time founder and investor Alex Boyd to talk about the collision of AI, leadership, and personal transformation. What begins as a conversation about technology and team-building morphs into a masterclass on intentional leadership, career evolution, and building with clarity. From building software tools in 20 minutes to learning when (and how) to fire someone, this episode is equal parts real talk and roadmap for the next-gen leader.
👤 About the Guest
Alex Boyd is a founder, investor, and product strategist with deep roo...
007: Are You Leading the Person or Fighting the Generation?
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In this unfiltered, freewheeling solo riff, Erik tackles a controversial leadership question: How do you lead Millennials and Gen Z? Not from a place of judgment, but of lived experience. As a millennial himself, Erik offers a deep and human-centered take on why these generations behave differently at work, what they’re really optimizing for, and how leaders of all ages can unlock their performance by honoring their context, not criticizing it. This isn’t a generational rant, it’s a leadership reframe.
❓The Big Question
What if Millennials and Gen Z aren’t...
006: What The F Is Accountability?
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In this no-BS episode, Erik breaks down a word that everyone uses but few truly understand: accountability. Born from a career-defining moment when he couldn’t answer the question in a final interview, Erik shares the story that sparked his obsession with this misunderstood leadership cornerstone. He unpacks the real definition of accountability, why most leaders default to consequences instead of coaching, and how to build a culture where expectations are clear, feedback is proactive, and accountability is transformational.
❓The Big Question
What does it actually mean to be accountable and how d...
005: "What If You’re One Swing Away from Breakthrough?” ft. Brian Lofrumento
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In this energizing and deeply reflective conversation, Erik sits down with serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker Brian Lofrumento, whose 17-year journey has taken him from a soccer blog started in college to over 1100 podcast episodes and a newly launched nonprofit. They unpack what really drives entrepreneurs past the wantrepreneur stage, why "just ship it" is more than a Nike slogan, and how self-awareness and leadership begin with better questions.
👤 About the Guest
Brian Lofrumento is the creator and host of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, author, and founder...
004: How Do People Get Better at Things?
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In this solo episode, Erik Berglund takes on one of the most critical and misunderstood leadership questions: How do people get better at things? With bold clarity, he dismantles the myths we cling to about time, motivation, and talent, and offers a precise, actionable framework for building growth into your organization. Whether you lead a team of 3 or 300, this episode is a blueprint for unlocking human potential and building a feedback-rich culture that actually works.
❓The Big Question
How do people really improve their performance and what’s your role in making...
003: “Are You Asking Too Much of Your Team… Without Realizing It?” (lessons from Tim Whitmire)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this reaction episode, Erik unpacks the deeply resonant conversation he just had with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation. What starts as a personal reflection on F3's impact morphs into a vulnerable and strategic look at leadership, sustainability, and what it really means to see the people we lead clearly. From the power of micro-origin stories to the gift of context-aware leadership, Erik distills the conversation into actionable insights anchored in both experience and empathy.
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Organic beginnings can lead to transformational outcomes. F3 was a...002: “Can a Free Workout Teach You How to Be a Better Man?” ft. Tim Whitmire
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In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation and a seasoned leader across journalism, finance, consulting, and operations, to unpack what it takes to build decentralized leadership, sustain impact at scale, and lead with humility and purpose. From the sweaty roots of a Saturday workout in Charlotte to the formation of a nationwide brotherhood, Tim shares timeless insights on human development, organizational growth, and what it really means to step back so others can step up.
👤 About the Guest
Tim Whitmire is the co-found...
001: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?
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In this solo episode, Erik takes us deep into one of the most deceptively simple and misunderstood questions in leadership: What does it mean to be a leader? This is not about personality traits or lofty vision statements—it’s about one clear, powerful definition that transforms how you show up, lead, and grow others. If you’ve ever felt the tension of being too nice, too controlling, or just unsure how to unlock your team's potential this one’s for you.
❓The Big Question
What does it truly mean to lead someone...
000: Welcome to “I Have Some Questions…”
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In this launch episode of I Have Some Questions…, Erik Berglund sets the stage for a podcast built on one radical belief: that great leadership begins not with answers, but with better questions. He shares the personal journey that led him to this insight, the mission behind the show, and what listeners can expect from future episodes—interviews, solo deep dives, and a whole lot of leadership exploration.
❓ The Big Question
What if asking better questions is the most powerful leadership skill no one ever taught us?
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