On this episode of the McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with Matt Dorman, co-founder of Endeavor, to talk all things digital transformation for manufacturing. We explored why keeping your company’s tech stack modern is crucial, how small businesses can avoid common mistakes when updating their websites and workflows, and why integrating accurate, actionable data is non-negotiable in today’s market. Matt also shared top trends, including the rise of practical AI solutions and advice for when to call in the pros. If you’re ready to future-proof your business, you won’t want to miss these insights!

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00:00 "Early Internet Fascination"

06:11 "Ensuring Accurate, Updated Information"

10:13 "Tech vs Content Company Identity"

12:39 "Team Expertise vs. Individual Hiring"

15:22 Website Issues: Maintenance vs. Rebuild

19:07 "Streamlined Problem Solving Approach"

23:34 "Navigating Subscriptions and Platforms"

26:32 Monitoring Website Performance Issues

31:45 "Importance of School Clubs"

32:55 "Open Claude AI Tool"

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Here are my top 3 takeaways for leaders and innovators looking to leverage digital tools for business growth:

🔹 Maintenance Is Key: Don't wait until your website or systems are broken to make changes. Regular updates and ongoing maintenance can save you from major headaches and costly rebuilds down the road.

🔹 Know When to DIY vs. Hire Experts: While DIY tools can get you far, as your digital needs grow more complex—especially with integrations and automation—it pays to bring in specialized partners. The value isn't just in coding, but in strategic guidance and scalability.

🔹 Data Accuracy Drives Trust: Outdated or inaccurate information erodes customer trust instantly. In today's fast-paced world, ensuring data is current, consistent, and actionable is essential for both B2C and B2B businesses.

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book recommendation

If you want to take your leadership to the next level, you can’t miss this conversation with Jim Carlough, author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. We dive into the timeless principles every leader needs—like integrity, empathy, stability, focus, and even humor. Jim shares powerful stories and actionable strategies for building trust, reducing turnover, and creating teams that perform—and stay. Whether you’re leading a business or your own family, these insights will help you lead with purpose and impact.

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00:00 "Leadership Gaps and Workplace Issues"

04:31 "Reducing Leadership Turnover Challenges"

08:03 "Integrity as a Guiding Pillar"

14:08 "Prioritizing Family Builds Commitment"

16:09 Compassion Leads to Better Deals

20:27 "Learning Through Mistakes and Perspective"

25:30 "Leadership Focus Fixes Failures"

27:22 Focus Drives Success and Innovation

33:15 "Bold Icebreaker at Presentation"

36:55 "Finding Value in Books"

39:01 "AI Boosts Productivity and Research"

41:47 Podcast Wrap-Up and Thanks

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Here are 3 key takeaways:

• Integrity is Non-Negotiable: The foundation of effective leadership is transparency and integrity. When you operate with honesty, you foster trust and psychological safety for your team.

• Empathy & Compassion Drive Performance: Recognizing your team’s humanity—and responding with genuine empathy and compassion—not only supports well-being but also boosts loyalty and productivity.

• Stability & Humor Matter: Consistent, stable leadership helps teams weather challenges, and a touch of humor builds stronger bonds and a positive atmosphere, even during high-stress moments.

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On today’s McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with Ed Muzio, founder of Group Harmonics and bestselling author, to dive into the power of iterative management. Ed shared why high-performing teams make more mistakes—because they’re always taking action, learning, and adapting. We explored how real progress happens when leaders shift from rigid planning to empowering teams, encouraging cross-functional collaboration, and constantly improving.

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00:00 "Steps Informing Progress"

06:36 "Leadership Requires Different Skillsets"

09:07 Decisions Drive Success

10:53 Adapting Through Mistakes

14:02 "Preventing Failure Through Incremental Adjustments"

17:47 Unlocking Systemic Change Problems

23:57 Iterative Management Culture Shift

25:22 Embracing Cross-Functional Collaboration

28:14 "Streamlined Problem-Solving Process"

33:34 "Game-Changing Navigation Evolution"

35:02 "Finding Direction Without GPS"

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Here are 3 key takeaways you don't want to miss:

• Iterative Execution Drives Success Ed Muzio emphasized the power of taking incremental steps, learning, and adjusting along the way—rather than waiting for the perfect plan. High-performing organizations make more wrong decisions simply because they act and adapt faster.

• Collaboration > Hierarchy Moving from traditional "North American management" to an iterative approach means fostering group intelligence. When teams focus on collective goals and share resources openly, cross-functional problem-solving becomes the norm and political silos disappear.

• Tools Are Only as Good as the Team Using Them While strategic planning and models matter, Ed Muzio highlighted that unleashing group intelligence is the game-changer: “They will find the models when you release the group intelligence.” Building systems that listen and empower quick decisions can create immediate, measurable impact.

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Ed's Book