Double Take with Mike and Max

Strong Leaders Have High EQ

Mike & Max explore how emotional intelligence shows up in real team dynamics—and why it matters more than ever when navigating performance, communication, and change today.

Goals, Purpose & Defining Success for Yourself

You hit the goal. You earned the promotion. But purpose? That’s something only you can define. In this episode, Mike and Max talk candidly about ambition, growth and the pressure people feel to “find their why.” They share lessons from their own journeys and what working alongside global teams has taught them about balance, leadership and fulfillment. Because purpose is personal. And it’s yours to discover.

The CEO Soundtrack to Growth

To wrap up Season One of Double Take, we’re revisiting the conversations that stayed with us most—the moments that shaped how we think about leadership, growth, and showing up at work and in life.   In this episode, each clip is paired with a song that captures the feeling behind it...like chapter titles that help frame the ideas you’ll hear.   Check out our full Spotify playlists links below, offering a deeper look at the music that inspired us all season long. The CEO Soundtrack (Max's Version): https://bit.ly/4qkmICV [https://bit.ly/4qkmICV] The CEO Soundtrack (Mike's Version): https://bit.ly/49iP9v4 [https://bit.ly/49iP9v4]

How Employee-Led Giving Transforms Culture (w/ MLBA Founder Joyce Lee)

Alorica transformed corporate giving by creating MLBA—an employee-led nonprofit where teams decide how to support their communities. Joyce Lee joins Co-CEOs Mike Clifton and Max Schwendner to share how grassroots leadership, local decision-making, and employee empowerment strengthened culture and impact across the globe. Join learn more about MLBA visit livesbetter.org [https://livesbetter.org/ways-to-help/]

Growth Mode: Thriving Without Burning Out

Growth takes effort, but it shouldn't be all-consuming. In this episode, Mike and Max reveal how prioritization and a balanced approach to challenges are essential to avoid the burnout that often accompanies overachieving on the path to success.