In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Marlene Thorn, a distinguished professional with an impressive 48-year career primarily based in Washington, D.C. Dr. Thorn's journey unfolds as she shares her experiences as a therapist, manager, and consultant in both national and international contexts. Listeners will be captivated by her diverse roles, including program and policy development and teaching leadership development programs. The conversa...
Oct 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves deep into the intricate world of trust and its pivotal role in relationships, especially within the realm of business and organizations. Building on last week's discussion, Dr. Wayde emphasizes how trust serves as the bedrock of all interactions, whether between leaders and employees, coworkers, or in personal settings. Drawing from extensive research, Dr. Wayde explores the psychological aspects of trust, defin...
Oct 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Susan Walker-Morgan, the Executive Director of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Susan shares her journey into Gestalt Psychology and discusses its application in the business world. Gestalt Psychology emphasizes acknowledging the whole person, including mind, body, and spirit, and understanding how individuals show up in various situations. Susan highlights the importance of recognizing the impact of on...
Oct 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde dives into the intricate world of leadership development theories, unpacking the timeless but controversial concept of the Great Man Theory. In this episode, Dr. Wayde takes us on a historical journey, exploring how the Great Man Theory, originating in 1840, posited that leaders are born, not made. He sheds light on the theory's limitations, especially its exclusion of women from leadership roles, and contrasts it with...
Oct 13, 2023•11 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Suranee Waleszonia, a neuropsychologist, Co-founder and COO of the Mastermind Institute. Dr. Waleszonia shares her journey from clinical neuropsychology to helping businesses and individuals through a holistic mental health approach. The conversation delves into the seven vitals framework, a unique approach developed by Dr. Waleszonia and her team, focusing on foundational elements like time management...
Oct 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses the basics of effective communication in the context of business and organizations. Dr. Wayde emphasizes the interconnection between active listening and verbal communication, highlighting that communication styles are crucial in understanding interactions. Dr. Wayde delves into foundational behavioral skills essential for effective communication. He stresses the importance of active listening, encouraging l...
Oct 06, 2023•9 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde dives deep into the psychology of leadership with the renowned leadership consultant, Dr. Greg Pennington, Managing Partner of Pinpoint Consulting Group. Dr. Pennington explore the integration of psychology and leadership, unraveling the intricate layers of influence, power, and motivation in the world of business. Dr. Pennington shares his insights on the significance of applied psychology in the workplace, emphasiz...
Oct 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde outlines the fundamental principles of Servant Leadership, delving into the concept's seven pillars. The episode begins with a personal perspective on adopting the servant leadership approach, highlighting the importance of leading through service and setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of its modern foundations. The origins of servant leadership trace back to an essay by former AT&T executive Rober...
Sep 29, 2023•10 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde speaks with Dr. Patti Weiter who takes us on a fascinating journey through the intersections of psychology, biology, and social dynamics in the realm of leadership and workplace well-being. Dr. Weiter shares her unique perspective on how these three aspects can be seamlessly integrated to create thriving workplaces. Her journey begins with a background in clinical psychology and a desire to help people, eventually le...
Sep 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the importance of active listening as a critical skill and behavior for effective leadership. He emphasizes that while communication typically centers around speaking and writing, active listening, which involves truly understanding and appreciating what others are saying, often goes overlooked. Dr. Wayde introduces the concept of active listening as a psychotherapeutic technique used by therapists to ful...
Sep 22, 2023•15 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes a distinguished guest, Dr. Bradley Brummel, who currently serves as the president of the Society for Psychologists in Leadership (SPL). Dr. Brummel, a seasoned professor of psychology at the University of Houston, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Industrial Organizational Psychology. During the conversation, Dr. Brummel shares his journey from academia to leadership roles and discu...
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses one of the prominent leadership development theories, specifically Situational leadership. This is a leadership model that is based on the premise that the best leadership style varies depending on the situation and the maturity level of the employee or team member. In this episode, Dr. Wayde discusses the three basic skills that a leader needs to know in order to use this model effectively. Diagnostic or assessment skills, the ability to a...
Sep 15, 2023•11 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned consulting psychologist, Dr. Sunni Lampasso. Dr. Lampasso introduces us to the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its adaptation as Acceptance and Commitment Training in executive coaching. ACT, as Dr. Lampasso explains, is a cognitive behavioral framework that focuses on enhancing behaviors that align with our goals while addressing thoughts and emotions that can hinder progres...
Sep 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, delves into the dynamic interplay between individuals and teams within the corporate landscape. We'll explore the heart of organizational structures, with a primary focus on executive teams—the powerhouses at the C-suite level. You'll get to know key members of the C-suite, such as the CEO, CFO, CIO, CTO, and CDO. Dr. Wayde also shares insightful examples of activities he's employed in the past to enhance team relationships, boost cohesion, and impro...
Sep 08, 2023•11 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde has an engaging and insightful conversation with Dr. Kate Licastro, President of True Orbit Consulting. With a rich background as a clinical and organizational psychologist, Dr. Licastro boasts over 18 years of experience dedicated to cultivating transformation and growth for individuals, teams, and organizations. Drawing from her clinical expertise, Dr. Licastro's journey has been underscored by her specialization in aiding clients in managing anxiet...
Sep 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde discusses the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders. He explains that emotional intelligence is a combination of emotional and social skills, such as self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, empathy, and social skills. He emphasizes that these skills can be learned, and he demonstrates how the lack of emotional intelligence can have an adverse effect on a leader's ability to connect with their team, make decisions, and manage ...
Sep 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, join Dr. Ernest Wayde as he engages in an enlightening discussion with Dr. Karol Wasylyshyn, a true trailblazer in the realm of executive coaching and a respected advisor to numerous C-Level executives. Dr. Wasylyshyn's prowess lies in her role as an executive coach for CEOs and corporate leaders, as well as her instrumental contributions to CEO succession planning and high-potential development initiatives. Notably, she has been instrumental in advancing the application of emot...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde explains how working memory is used in deliberate decision-making. He discusses how working memory declines with age and how this can affect decision-making. He also explores the use of unconscious cognition, also known as intuition, as an alternative method of decision-making. Finally, he discusses the risks of bias when using intuition. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/...
Aug 25, 2023•11 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, join Dr. Ernest Wayde as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Tamara Lyn, the visionary behind High Ready Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Lyn's journey through the realms of criminal justice is truly exceptional. While serving as the Warden of a federal prison she was one of only four psychologists serving in the role. Remarkably, she also held the distinction of being one of the few female Wardens. Throughout the interview, Dr. Lyn unveils captivating narratives from h...
Aug 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, dives into the core components of organizational strategy: people and processes. In today's discussion, we'll explore the significance of the people element in this equation. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Aug 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, join your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, as he engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wisdom from Wisdom Consulting. Dr. Wisdom boasts a rich background as a licensed and board-certified psychologist, accomplished author, consultant, and engaging speaker. With a remarkable 25-year journey, she has adeptly navigated intricate landscapes in healthcare, government, and education. Delving into her academic voyage, Dr. Wisdom elaborates on her distinctive approach to harnes...
Aug 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses the value of having women in leadership. He shares psychological research that shows how women in leadership bring unique value to businesses. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Aug 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Mira Brancu, founder and CEO of Towerscope. Dr. Brancu is a leadership consultant and coach who helps executives and their teams lead well today and better navigate tomorrow. She focuses her efforts on the professional and economic empowerment of female leaders. Dr. Brancu describes her own leadership journey and the challenges she faced as a woman. She shares how she uses that experience to fuel her desire and expertise to help other ...
Jul 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks about the great leaders he has had during his career and how they have influenced his leadership approach. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Jul 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks with Dr. Jill Draime, the Executive Director of Change Management for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Healthcare Transformation. Dr. Draime oversees policies, strategies, and execution of organizational change management and leads the transformation vision, stakeholder engagement, change impact, and organizational readiness and communications regarding organizational impact. Dr. Draime shares her leadership journey, includin...
Jul 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares some of the difficult experiences he has had related to his race. He links these experiences to the work environment to illustrate the need to support more inclusive workplaces for minority groups. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Jul 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Ryan Warner, CEO of RC Warner Consulting. Dr Warner is a globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, published scholar, and military Veteran. Dr. Warner is a leading expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He has worked with organizations around the world to help them create more inclusive workplaces. Dr. Warner's unique framework integrates diversity, wellness, and leadership to create a holistic approach to DEI...
Jul 29, 2023•22 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares his perspective on the importance of leaders having partners that they can trust and who can help them to improve their leadership and achieve business success. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Jul 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks with Dr. John Reed, a top executive coach, a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and the leading advocate for stronger standards and competencies for practicing coaches to professionalize the discipline. Dr. Reed is a MG100 Coaches member and has over 20 years of experience coaching C-level leaders, founders, partners, boards, teams, and other senior professionals. He is a Master Coach certified by three organizations: Marshall Goldsmith Stakeh...
Jul 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares memories of his time at the VHA's National Center for Organization Development (NCOD), where he gained training and experience in consulting and coaching while working to help teams, managers, and executive leaders provide the best care for Veterans. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/
Jul 29, 2023•16 min•Ep. 2
