Taking Back Monday
Taking Back Monday

Taking Back Monday

Alyssa Nolte

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Real stories from entrepreneurs about what they're building, why it matters, and how they're reclaiming their work on their own terms.

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Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: Inside the Messy Middle of Building in Public
FEB 17, 2026
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: Inside the Messy Middle of Building in Public
<p>This is not a rebrand. It is a reset.</p><p>Alyssa Nolte is changing the direction of Taking Back Monday. What started as conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, and people strategy is becoming something more raw. Less theory. More action. This next phase pulls you into the messy middle of building a business in real time.</p><p>If you are tired of polished advice and want to see what it actually looks like to build, pivot, and figure things out as you go, this episode is for you. This is about doing the work, not just talking about it.</p><p>Alyssa shares why she stepped back, what she realized after clearing her interview backlog, and why now is the time to move from post corporate therapy to real execution. </p><p>She is still hosting interviews on The Growth Signal, but Taking Back Monday is becoming a behind the scenes look at entrepreneurship in motion.</p><p><strong>3 Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ol><li>Clarity comes when you pause. Clearing the backlog created space to rethink the future of the podcast.</li><li>Talking about change is not the same as making change. This next chapter is about action, not theory.</li><li>The messy middle matters. Growth does not happen in highlight reels. It happens in the uncertain in between.</li></ol><p>If you want to build something meaningful, lead better, and truly take back your Monday, follow along.</p><p>Resources and Links:</p><ol><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://alyssanolte.substack.com">alyssanolte.substack.com</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte">linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/thegrowthsignal/">https://rss.com/podcasts/thegrowthsignal/</a></li></ol>
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Rethinking How We Build: Craft, Risk, and Real Collaboration feat. Beau Dromiack
DEC 8, 2025
Rethinking How We Build: Craft, Risk, and Real Collaboration feat. Beau Dromiack
<p>This episode looks at how teams actually build things together... and why so many groups still protect their own turf. Alyssa and Beau talk about architecture, construction, leadership, and how shared risk can transform the way people work. Beau explains why craft, coordination, and empathy matter more than ever, especially as AI begins reshaping technical work.</p><p>This conversation is worth a listen if you work on any team where silos slow things down. Beau breaks down the real reasons teams clash and offers practical ways to build trust and make collaboration easier.</p><p>Key takeaways:</p><ul><li>Better buildings start with better teamwork. You can’t improve outcomes without understanding each person’s risks.</li><li>Craft matters. When quality drops, trust erodes and silos harden. When craft rises, collaboration gets easier.</li><li>AI will reshape the profession. Teams that work with shared values and strong coordination will have a major advantage.</li></ul><p>People and resources mentioned:</p><ul><li> Norman Foster</li><li> The Toyota Way</li><li> The Innovator’s Dilemma</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321575/open_sms">Share your thoughts - send us a text</a></p><p><b>It's time to say "goodbye" to the Sunday Scaries.</b><b>Connect with Alyssa</b>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte/</a>Subscribe to the Taking Back Monday Newsletter: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7158635254474272768/">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7158635254474272768/</a>Follow the show on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakingBackMondayPod">https://www.youtube.com/@TakingBackMondayPod</a>Follow the show on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takingbackmondaypod">https://www.tiktok.com/@takingbackmondaypod</a></p>
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24 MIN
How to Build Black-Belt Leadership Instincts feat. Aslak de Silva
DEC 1, 2025
How to Build Black-Belt Leadership Instincts feat. Aslak de Silva
<p>This episode goes deep into what it takes to grow as a leader. Alyssa talks with Aslak de Silva about how lessons from martial arts can shape the way we lead, recover, and build trust with our teams. Aslak shares how he went from world champion fighter to CEO and why the habits he built in the dojo still drive his success today.</p><p>This is a great listen if you want to lead with intention, handle pressure with more control, and build instincts that help you show up better for your team.</p><p><b>3 takeaways</b><br /> » Leadership instincts come from repetition and feedback, not theory.<br /> » Recovery is part of performance. You can’t lead well if you never reset.<br /> » Owning your mistakes is the fastest way to rebuild trust and grow your influence.</p><p><b>Mentioned</b><br /> Josh Kosnik<br /> The Black Belt in Leadership (book)<br /> The Black Belt in Leadership podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321575/open_sms">Share your thoughts - send us a text</a></p><p><b>It's time to say "goodbye" to the Sunday Scaries.<br /></b><br /><b>Connect with Alyssa<br /></b>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte/</a><br />Subscribe to the Taking Back Monday Newsletter: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7158635254474272768/">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7158635254474272768/</a><br />Follow the show on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakingBackMondayPod">https://www.youtube.com/@TakingBackMondayPod</a><br />Follow the show on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takingbackmondaypod">https://www.tiktok.com/@takingbackmondaypod</a></p>
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21 MIN