The Aligned Leadher

Episode 189 | The Align Leader Podcast with Michele Kostos Learn how to recruit naturally and grow your direct sales team without feeling pushy. Michele shares the mindset shifts that transform recruiting from stalled...

Your emotions directly impact your business results. Michele explores why "faking it till you make it" doesn't work, how emotional contagion affects your team, and why processing feelings is the foundation for...

The critical difference between leadership and management, and why leadership is essential for building scalable, profitable businesses. Key Takeaways: Management (Outdated Approach): Focused on tasks, control, and...

If you feel like you're doing all the things but your team still isn't growing consistently, this episode is for you. In Episode 186 of the Aligned Leadher Podcast, Michele celebrates a huge milestone — 10,000...

Are you solving the smoke instead of the fire? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the real reason why entrepreneurs and their teams stay stuck — and it's almost never what they think it is. In This Episode, You'll...

In this episode, Michele delves into the critical importance of follow-up in business. She cites compelling statistics that highlight how essential follow-up is for sales and client retention, noting that only 2% of...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares a powerful message about the importance of embracing the "messy middle" and being authentic in our leadership and personal growth. Some key highlights: Michele discusses her own...

In this episode, Michele shares a personal story about dyeing her hair and the importance of perseverance. She emphasizes that the difference between success and failure often comes down to that "one more try."...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares powerful insights on the importance of "bounce back ability" - the skill of quickly recovering from setbacks and maintaining momentum in your business. She emphasizes the need to...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares a powerful message about the importance of operating your business from a place of service and impact, rather than just focusing on profits. She emphasizes that true success and...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares the systems every entrepreneur needs to build a successful and profitable business: A simple, duplicatable sales process A consistent communication calendar Support systems for...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares insights on why business numbers can decline after a period of growth, and provides practical solutions to get back on track. She covers key factors like loss of belief, vision,...