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The Human Behavior Blueprint for High-Performance Teams

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Rob Lion, CEO and Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management, to explore his unique approach to organizational development and leadership consulting. With over 20 years of experience in academia and human behavior research, Rob shares how he transitioned from teaching in the classroom to helping Fortune 100 companies, startups, and even Supreme Court judges optimize workplace culture and performance. He reveals why his firm stays industry-agnostic—focusing instead on values alignment and solving root-cause issues in human behavior—and how his background in real estate, restaurants, and spin studios gives him a practical edge in business advising.

Rob dives into the challenges of scaling a consulting business, from training affiliates to handle foundational work (while he tackles high-stakes strategy) to the unpredictable nature of lead generation in a referral-driven model. He shares hard-won lessons on why new entrepreneurs should keep their day jobs while building their ventures and how to future-proof an organization amid economic uncertainty. Whether you're a consultant, coach, or leader navigating team dynamics, Rob’s science-backed frameworks and candid insights offer a roadmap for sustainable growth—without sacrificing employee

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Rob Lion, CEO and Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management, to explore his unique approach to organizational development and leadership consulting. With over 20 years of experience in academia and human behavior research, Rob shares how he transitioned from teaching in the classroom to helping Fortune 100 companies, startups, and even Supreme Court judges optimize workplace culture and performance. He reveals why his firm stays industry-agnostic—focusing instead on values alignment and solving root-cause issues in human behavior—and how his background in real estate, restaurants, and spin studios gives him a practical edge in business advising.

Rob dives into the challenges of scaling a consulting business, from training affiliates to handle foundational work (while he tackles high-stakes strategy) to the unpredictable nature of lead generation in a referral-driven model. He shares hard-won lessons on why new entrepreneurs should keep their day jobs while building their ventures and how to future-proof an organization amid economic uncertainty. Whether you're a consultant, coach, or leader navigating team dynamics, Rob’s science-backed frameworks and candid insights offer a roadmap for sustainable growth—without sacrificing employee

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