Leadership can feel overwhelming, especially when the world around you is constantly changing. But what if small, science-backed changes in how you lead could create a bigger impact than you ever imagined? This week’s guests will explore key findings from their research on the nine science-based traits of effective leadership, enabling us to become better managers today. Meet Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull. Margaret is the Founder of Wellcoaches Corporation, Co-founder of the Institute of Coach...
Jun 24, 2025•36 min
Do you feel like you’re drowning in your task list? You know delegation is important . You know your team wants to contribute . But still, something holds you back—whether it’s fear of mistakes or the lack of time to explain things. You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle. Joining me today is Dallas Burnett. Dallas is the founder and CEO of Perforam and author of "Lift," "MOVE!" and "Caveman Delegation," He is a performance management expert dedicated to transforming how organizations unlock ...
Jun 17, 2025•32 min
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions at work, unsure about the exact strategy to guide your decisions? This episode will change that. In the business world, the word “ strategy” is quite the buzzword. But what does it really mean to think and lead strategically? And what can you do as a manager to get better at it? If you want to stop wasting time and start making powerful strategic decisions no matter your position, today’s guest is here to unpack everything you need to k...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min
You’re in a team meeting, someone starts talking… and keeps talking. They lose their train of thought, fill the air with “likes” and “ums” , and before long, the point is lost. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. Because here’s the truth: verbal communication isn’t innate—it’s a learned skill. And this week’s guest has spent 35 years helping people master it. Meet Ruth Milligan. Ruth is a 35-year communication veteran. Her career has included being a speechwriter, press secretary, marketing co...
Jun 03, 2025•32 min
What if the most valuable thing you can build in your career isn’t a product, a strategy, or even a list of accolades—but a community? We all know relationships matter. Yet most of us haven’t been taught how to build them with real intention . Today’s guest is here to help you and your team rethink what’s possible when we shift from collecting contacts to cultivating purposeful connections. Meet David Homan. David is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connector...
May 27, 2025•33 min
We celebrate the wins. The promotions. The milestones. But no one talks about the price tag that comes with constantly performing at a high level. For Dana L. Cox, that price came quietly—missed family moments, sleepless nights, and a level of exhaustion that no amount of caffeine could fix. She calls it the “success tax” —the hidden costs we pay in pursuit of achievement. Thankfully, Dana’s here to unpack what that tax really looks like and how to stop overpaying it. Dana is a global executive-...
May 20, 2025•32 min
You’ve just stepped into a new manager role—congratulations! Now what? The first few weeks can feel like a whirlwind. One day you’re a high-performing individual contributor, and the next, you’re expected to lead a team, set direction, and navigate complex dynamics—all while still figuring out what kind of leader you want to be. Thankfully, today’s guest is here to guide you through those critical first 45 days. Today’s guest is James Turk. James is an executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitat...
May 13, 2025•33 min
Have you ever sat down to work, only to be pulled in a dozen directions—emails, Slack messages, endless browser tabs—all demanding your attention? You’re not alone. All the technological advancements have made it almost impossible to focus. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? Fortunately, this week’s guest is here to share with us how you can be more focused at work and finally reclaim your workday. Today’s guest is Marcey Rader. Marcey is a speaker, coach, and author who helps individual...
May 06, 2025•32 min
Do you feel like your team isn’t really listening to you? It might be time to rethink your influence. Many managers assume authority is enough. But real leadership—motivating people to take action—comes from influence. And this week’s guest believes that one of the most powerful ways to build it is by strengthening your communication skills. Today’s guest is Stacey Hanke. Stacey is a leading expert in communication and influence. For over 20 years, she has empowered Fortune 500 leaders and teams...
Apr 29, 2025•31 min
Are you overwhelmed by the rapid rise of AI in the workplace? AI tools are already being used by managers and teams in various forms. But what are the risks that come with using them? Today’s guest believes that clear guidelines and educational training can help everyone use AI wisely without feeling restricted. Meet Theresa Fesinstine. Theresa is a 25-year HR executive turned AI educator. She has been certified for AI and Business Strategy through MIT in 2023, and has been focused on flattening...
Apr 22, 2025•27 min
Are you struggling to get your team to perform at its best? Are you unsure about how to unlock the potential of each individual? This week’s guest says the key is inclusive leadership. Meet Kelli Lester. Kelli is co-founder and partner of Onyx Rising, a change management consulting firm specializing in individual, team, and organizational behavior transformation. Her “occupassion” lies in fostering environments where inclusive leadership thrives, leveraging over two decades of experience to driv...
Apr 15, 2025•31 min
Being a working parent shouldn’t feel like a daily juggling act on the brink of disaster. If you truly want everyone on your team—parent or not—to thrive at work, you need a workplace that lets them show up as their best selves. And today’s guest is the perfect expert to discuss how to make work work for working parents. Today’s guest is Dr. Anne Welsh, a sought after thought leader on working parenthood. After leaving a career at Harvard to create her own firm, Anne draws on her significant tra...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min
Ever felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? You’re not alone—managers know this struggle well. Fortunately, today’s guest has the time mastery secrets to help us take control of our time. Meet Andrew Hartman. Andrew is the founder of Time Boss, a training organization helping leaders and their teams master their week to get the results they want without overwhelm. Andrew founded Time Boss after burning out several times in early-stage startups, even losing his sen...
Apr 01, 2025•34 min
How do you make your team members feel truly seen and heard at work? It’s a common struggle for many managers, but this week’s guest says there’s something even more powerful than praising your team. Joining me today is Dr. Caroline Fleck. Caroline is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University. She is the author of Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, ...
Mar 25, 2025•31 min
Have you ever left a virtual meeting thinking, “That could’ve been an email.” ? Today’s guest used to feel the same. Meet Jill Molee. Jill is the Director of Counseling & College Advisor at College Prep 360. I’ve been lucky to have Jill as a client and I’m grateful she was willing to experiment with me for this on-air coaching call. As the director of a fully remote, client-facing team, her calendar was packed—but not productive. Her meetings lacked clarity, structure, and worst of all, real...
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
Most workplaces focus too much on structure and not enough on fun. But what if the secret to a thriving team was something unexpected—like improv ? Fortunately, today’s guest is here to break down everything you need to know about improv and how it can benefit you and your team. Meet Joel Zeff. Joel creates energy. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As a national speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences wi...
Mar 11, 2025•35 min
We all have thought patterns that work against us—whether it’s feeling like an imposter, overextending ourselves at work, or assuming the worst in situations. Today’s guest breaks down eight negative mindsets that prevent professionals from thriving. Meet Cynthia Pong. Cynthia is an award-winning executive coach and speaker who empowers women of color leaders to advance their careers into positions of power. A Forbes Contributor and LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Career, she has been feat...
Mar 04, 2025•34 min
Do you realize how important virtual communications are to your team’s effectiveness? Except for in-person meetings, all our communications with our colleagues happen virtually. This is true whether you’re fully remote, hybrid, or even in-office. But what if you could communicate clearly and authentically every time, no matter the virtual method? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here for. Meet Andrew Brodsky. Andrew is the CEO of Ping Group and an award-winning professor at the McCombs Schoo...
Feb 25, 2025•31 min
You’ve probably heard that hiring the best talent is the key to building a high-performing team. But what if that’s only half the truth? Thankfully, today’s guest will reveal what it really takes to build the best team ever. Today’s guest is David Burkus. One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, David is the bestse...
Feb 18, 2025•33 min
Does your team struggle to collaborate effectively due to clashing personalities? Say no more. Today’s guest is here to dive deep into how you can enhance your team dynamics using DiSC. Meet Jen Fox. Jen has spent the last 25 years working inside and outside of global organizations, listening to employees, facilitating learning, and leading cultural change. Hailed as one of the "most no-nonsense learning & development professionals on the planet", she brings pragmatic solutions to the most c...
Feb 11, 2025•37 min
You’ve heard it before: “People don’t quit jobs; they quit bad bosses.” But is that really the whole story? Why do employees really leave their jobs? That’s exactly what we’ll answer today with our guest. Meet Michael Horn. Michael is the co-author of Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress In Your Career. Michael strives to create a world in which all individuals can build their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose. He is the author of several books, including the award-...
Feb 04, 2025•31 min
Have you ever held back in a meeting, fearing how your words might be received? Fear often takes the driver’s seat in our communication, keeping us from building better relationships and unlocking new opportunities. But what if you could overcome those fears? This week’s guest is here to help you do just that. Meet Michelle Gladieux. Michelle is the author of Communicate with Courage , a transformative and award-winning bravery manual for your personal and professional life. She leads a consulti...
Jan 28, 2025•37 min
Why do people often struggle to follow through on their responsibilities, even after they agree to do so in a meeting? Today’s guest is here to unpack this exact issue and offers practical solutions to help you and your team get things done. Meet Steven Blue. Steven is the CEO of Miller Ingenuity, which creates high technology products that save lives and preserve the environment. He is a keynote speaker and has addressed audiences at Harvard Business School, The United Nations, Carnegie Hall, T...
Jan 21, 2025•31 min
How often do you send an email only to spend hours clarifying it later? Or find yourself rewriting a team member’s work to get it “right” ? Mastering written communication–whether in emails, reports, proposals, or Slack messages–is more important than ever given how we collaborate today. Thankfully, today’s guest is here to share the ins and outs of effective writing. Meet Davina Stanley. Davina is the founder of the Clarity First Program, which helps C-suite executives and their teams better en...
Jan 14, 2025•33 min
When it comes to leadership, emotional intelligence often gets overlooked. For years, the American work culture has emphasized suppressing emotions in the workplace. But times are changing. Today, emotional intelligence is as crucial as any leadership skill–if not the most essential. Our guest is here to show us why it matters and how to manage our emotions effectively. Meet Roberta Fernandez. Roberta is a professional development consultant specializing in emotional intelligence and organizatio...
Jan 07, 2025•33 min
Imagine a workplace where every decision begins with a single, powerful question, “How will this affect our people?” . This is the cornerstone of a people-first culture–a philosophy that integrates employee well-being into every facet of a company’s operations. But what does this look like in action? Thankfully, this week’s guest is here to share what he’s learned along the way of building people-first organizations. Today’s guest is Michel Falcon. With 15 years of experience building his own co...
Dec 24, 2024•31 min
Great workshops deliver clarity, improved collaboration, and actionable outcomes. Now, imagine if you and your team could approach every workday with the same high energy and focus as you feel during a great workshop. That’s exactly what today’s guest is here to help us achieve–building a workshop culture in the workplace. Meet Alison Coward. Alison is the founder of Bracket, a consultancy that partners with ambitious, forward-thinking companies to help them build high-performing team cultures. ...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min
For many years, organizations have leaned on traditional performance management to improve team performance and drive results. However, in today’s fast-changing business world, regular performance feedback–though still important–isn’t enough. That’s where Silver Lining’s Silver Belt Action Plan (SBAP) comes in . Meet Carissa Reiniger. Carissa is the Founder & CEO of Silver Lining, a company with a mission to change the global economy, one small business at a time. Silver Lining is an advocat...
Dec 10, 2024•32 min
Did you know that many workplaces unintentionally exclude trans and non-binary individuals? Part of the reason for this is the widespread assumption that humanity only fits neatly into two categories: men and women . However, this perspective has never been universally true–and it’s time we challenge it at work. Fortunately, our guest is here to help us understand these gender terminologies and how to build a truly gender-inclusive workplace. Today’s guest is Davey Shlasko. Davey is the founder ...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min
Onboarding sets the tone for an employee’s success. It’s more than just paperwork and introductions–it’s about creating the foundation for engagement, productivity, and belonging. But how can you set your new hires up for success even before their first day of work? Today’s guest will walk us through how to onboard a new employee from start to finish. Meet Dr. Tiffany E. Slater. Tiffany is the Founder & CEO of HR TailorMade - THE human resource solution for small businesses and nonprofits. H...
Nov 26, 2024•31 min
