INTENTIONAL Leadership Development Drives Better Results | Hole In The Wall Business Podcast Ep 159
Tue Jan 27 2026
In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Jorge Figueroa to talk about leadership as a learned skill, not just a job title.
The conversation explores what real leadership looks like in practice, how leaders grow through adversity, and why intentional development is critical for building strong teams.
This episode is especially valuable for business owners, managers, and franchise leaders who want to improve communication, accountability, and performance without relying on authority alone.
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Chapters |
00:00 – Episode intro & leadership mindset
01:18 – Meet Jorge Figueroa
04:05 – Leadership vs position
07:30 – Why leadership must be learned
11:15 – Developing leaders at every level15:40 – Accountability without authority
19:55 – Communication that builds trust
24:20 – Overcoming leadership blind spots
29:05 – Applying leadership in real businesses
33:45 – Final thoughts on growth and impact
#Leadership #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #SmallBusiness #FranchiseGrowth #HoleInTheWallPodcast
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In this episode, Bill DeMent and James Groves sit down with Jorge Figueroa to talk about leadership as a learned skill, not just a job title. The conversation explores what real leadership looks like in practice, how leaders grow through adversity, and why intentional development is critical for building strong teams. This episode is especially valuable for business owners, managers, and franchise leaders who want to improve communication, accountability, and performance without relying on authority alone. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hiwpodcast Learn more about franchising: https://www.HoleintheWallFranchising.com Explore Hole In The Wall's Services: https://www.HoleintheWall.com Chapters | 00:00 – Episode intro & leadership mindset 01:18 – Meet Jorge Figueroa 04:05 – Leadership vs position 07:30 – Why leadership must be learned 11:15 – Developing leaders at every level15:40 – Accountability without authority 19:55 – Communication that builds trust 24:20 – Overcoming leadership blind spots 29:05 – Applying leadership in real businesses 33:45 – Final thoughts on growth and impact #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #SmallBusiness #FranchiseGrowth #HoleInTheWallPodcast