The Business Fix
The Business Fix
Josh Troche and Chrissy Myers
The Sweaty 10-Minute Conversation Every Leader Needs to Master
46 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Introduction & Family Vacation Flight Plans
What is a "Sweaty Conversation"?
Separating Behavior From Identity
The 3 Questions for Emotional Regulation
The Nice Leader Trap & Avoidance Debt
Documentation: Creating Consistency & Timelines
Managing Flare-Ups & Sitting in Discomfort
How to Productively Handle Criers
Prepping for the "Poop Tornado" with Data
The 4-Step Framework: The No-Fluff Opening
Isolate the Variable & Describe Operational Debt
Why the "Shit Sandwich" Method Fails
Leading Upward & The Post-Talk Executive Reset
Key Takeaways: Auditing Your Niceness Debt
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Send us Fan Mail Most leaders don’t fail because they avoid hard work, they fail because they avoid hard conversations. In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh break down the “Sweaty Ten-Minute Conversation”, the short but uncomfortable discussion that can prevent massive culture problems, performance breakdowns, and legal headaches inside your business. From separating behavior from identity to avoiding the “nice leader” trap, this episode is a masterclass in leadership communi...