Customers First Podcast · 2025-08-12 · 34 min
On this episode, I welcome Mr. Mike Viane, a certified business and executive coach, to the Customers First Boardroom. With an impressive 30-year career in the movie industry, including roles at major studios like Warner Bros, Mike brings invaluable insights into the intersection of business acumen and storytelling. Currently, he's the owner of Focal Point Coaching, where he helps a range of clients - from executives to entrepreneurs - navigate growth and organizational reinvention. Mike has learned to work with various personality types in high-pressure environments and how to facilitate better communication and understanding among teams. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership, especially when striving for a positive work culture and improved guest experiences. One of the most striking concepts we discuss is tactical empathy, as popularized by Chris Voss in his book "Never Split the Difference." Mike explains how replacing judgment with curiosity in business interactions can lead to deeper understanding and better resolutions.
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