The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 5: John DiJulius and Nick Berry Discuss How All Business Problems Are Leadership Problems

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Episode Summary: In this insightful conversation, Nick Berry interviews John DiJulius, president of The DiJulius Group and a global authority on world-class customer and employee experience. John breaks down the biggest challenge in business leadership: how unprepared “accidental managers” can sabotage team morale. He also explains why leadership today demands two previously overlooked skills: managing remote staff and addressing employee mental health. John’s practical advice challenges leaders to accept responsibility for their teams’ success, proving that all business problems are leadership problems.

Takeaways:

• 82% of managers are unprepared for leadership—train before promoting.
• Remote work demands intentional communication to engage teams.
• Addressing employee mental health fosters trust and retention.
• Embrace accountability: every problem in your business is your responsibility.

Links:

• John DiJulius Official Website
• The DiJulius Group Website
• John’s LinkedIn
• John’s Instagram

Chapters

00:23 About John DiJulius
01:26 All Problems are Leadership Problems
02:58 The Biggest Challenge in Leadership
03:17 Accidental Managers
04:54 Two Skills Leaders Have to Have Now
05:19 Leadership in a Remote Work Environment
05:40 Employee's Mental Wellbeing

Prior Episodes from The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 2: Matt Diggity's Hiring Strategy for Identifying and Hiring 'A' Players Only
Day 3:  Dr. Haley Perlus: The Problem With Resolutions and Why You Should Replace Them With Purpose and Values
Day 4: Sara Nay on Burnout, Delegation, and the Mindset for Entrepreneurship

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