John Mashni talks with EOS Implementer and former owner and president of an IT services company, Mike Maddox. John and Mike discuss leadership, growth, and the surprising freedom that comes from building structure. After running a fast-growing tech company for more than 20 years, Mike discovered EOS and transformed his business — and eventually his entire career.

John and Mike discuss how companies get stuck, why clarity is the antidote to chaos, and how leaders can “delegate to elevate” by putting the right people in the right seats. Mike also shares the story behind his transition from founder to coach, and why mastering a craft leads to real passion, not the other way around.

John and Mike also dive into Cal Newport’s book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, skill-building, and the power of deliberate practice — especially for young people and early career professionals.

If you’re a leader, founder, or someone who wants more control of your business and your life, this episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical tools.

Mike Maddox EOS Profile: https://www.eosworldwide.com/mike-maddox

Email: mike.maddox@eosworldwide.com

EOS Worldwide: https://www.eosworldwide.com

Check out the book that started the conversation here: https://www.johnmashni.com/blog/i-initially-hated-this-book-but-now-i-tell-pretty-much-everyone-to-read-it-asap

John Mashni sits down with his longtime friend, coach, and fellow visionary Bob Shenefelt Bob is the founder of iMatter, The Visionary Forum, and The Visionary Summit. Bob has spent decades helping entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners understand who they really are and what their lives could look like if they stopped trying to be someone else.

John and Bob talk about discovering when someone is a “visionary,” why structure actually unlocks creativity, and how community transforms your ability to lead, dream, and make an impact.

If you've ever felt scattered, misunderstood, or out of place, or if you're learning how to own your gifts and live with intention, you'll love this conversation.

Be sure to check out the sites to get to know more about Bob and iMatter:

https://iangarlic.com/2023/10/28/bob-shenefelt/

Book: Unscatter the Chatter: https://www.imatter.com/buyunscatterthechatter
https://www.imatter.com

P.S. If you have any interest in attending a Visionary Summit, the next one is in New Orleans in February. Learn more here: https://www.imatter.com/the-visionary-summit
I hope to see you there!

You can also find Bob Shenefelt on Social Media!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-shenefelt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imatterrevolution/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iMatterRevolution

John Mashni talks with filmmaker and Collective Development (CDI) co-founder DJ Perry about making meaningful films with discipline and heart. DJ is an award-winning writer, film producer, and actor. John and DJ discuss numerous films, including the Biblical Quest Trilogy, Wild Faith, Silent Night in Algona, and DJ’s new prohibition-era story, Harsens Island Revenge, about WWI vets versus the Purple Gang. DJ shares how martial arts, soccer, and summer-camp leadership shape his sets, why he protects his creative control, and how to say no effectively in high-pressure situations. If you love storytelling, Michigan stories, or history on screen, you’ll enjoy this conversation.

After the interview and right as this interview was published, the CDI team returned from the world’s largest western genre film festival, where the CDI team won seven major awards for the soon-to-be-released sequel to Wild Faith, Wild Faith Christmas.

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https://cdiproductions.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/djperry/

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