Building People, Teams, and Relationships!

Great leaders don’t just manage tasks—they ignite people, strengthen teams, and build relationships that last. This week on Leadership Live, Todd Duncan welcomes Brian Biro, America’s Breakthrough Speaker, for an unforgettable session on the art of connection and breakthrough leadership.

In this high-energy conversation, you’ll discover:

1. The Pygmalion Effect – Why great leaders see more in others than they see in themselves, and how this skill transforms teams, classrooms, and even families.
2. Building People as a World-Class Buddy Thanker – The secret to unlocking motivation, loyalty, and resilience in the people you lead.
3. The Power of Presence – The ultimate relationship-building skill that fuels trust, influence, and connection in today’s distracted world.

Brian Biro’s ESPN Leadership Model

1. Believe in Possibilities (The Pygmalion Effect) - Leaders who see people not just as they are, but as they can become, inspire performance.
   ✅  Express belief in your team’s future potential in daily interactions.‍
2. Vision Casting – Great leadership is about focusing on where your people can be, not just where they are today.
   ✅ Work with your team to set 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year vision goals.‍
3. Lead with Appreciation – Recognition and gratitude energize individuals and strengthen teams.
   ✅ Catch people doing things right and acknowledge their effort and energy.‍
4. Apply the ESPN Leadership Model – Energy, Surprise, Presence, and No Blame build trust and resilience.
   
   1. Energize through positivity
   2. Surprise with small, thoughtful gestures.
   3. Be fully present in every conversation.
   4. Remove blame to focus on solutions.‍

1. Coach for Strengths – Great leaders, like John Wooden, put people in positions where they naturally excel.
   ✅ Identify your team’s “shot spots” and give them opportunities to thrive there.‍

1. Choose Rhythm Over Overwork – Sustainable leadership comes from balance, not burnout.
   ✅ Protect time for family, health, and presence so you can lead with energy.

Brian Biro, America’s Breakthrough Speaker, has inspired over 1M people worldwide with nearly 2,000 presentations across 34 years. Named a Top 10 Interactive Speaker in North America, he’s authored 16 books, including bestseller Beyond Success, and appeared on CNN, GMA, and Disney Institute stages.