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The Problem with Being Right: How Certainty Limits Your Growth About this Episode Ep. 270 – Ever notice how being certain about something can feel really good? You’ve got the answer. You’re confident in your decision. You know exactly what’s going on. But here’s the catch: when we’re sure we’re right, we stop thinking. We […]

EQ Leadership Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Accountability With Elise Boggs Morales About this Episode Ep. 269 – If you’ve ever held back from giving feedback because someone already seemed on edge… Or struggled to say no because you didn’t want to disappoint anyone… Or felt annoyed but didn’t say anything because you didn’t

Caught in the Middle: Leading When You Disagree About this Episode Ep. 268 – Ever been told to roll out a new initiative or share a message that felt… off? Not illegal. Not dramatic. Just something that didn’t sit right with you. Like telling your team “everything’s fine” when you know layoffs are coming. Or

Horizontal Leadership: Creating Teams That Own Their Work About this Episode Ep. 267 – What changes when you stop seeing your team as “below” you and start seeing everyone as equals working beside you? In this episode, Ramona explores the concept of vertical vs. horizontal relationships and how this simple shift can transform your leadership

When Innovation Requires Disappointment: AI Strategies and Leadership – With Kate O’Neill About this Episode Ep. 266 – Does this sound familiar? You’re in a leadership meeting and someone asks, “What’s our AI strategy?” or “How should we be using ChatGPT?” If you’ve been in one of these conversations lately, you’ve probably felt the pressure

What Kind of Leader Are You, Really? The 7 Manager Archetypes About this Episode Ep. 265 – Some parts of leadership come easily. Others? Not so much. Maybe you’re the one who keeps everything moving but you find it hard to delegate. Or you’re known to be super supportive but you avoid tough conversations. In

Build a Team Culture You’re Proud Of – Even When the Company’s Isn’t About this Episode Ep. 264 – Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as a manager, but the broader company culture is off and it impacts your team. Maybe leadership talks about values, but what actually gets rewarded tells a different story.

Decision Fog: When Imposter Syndrome Clouds Your Judgement About this Episode Ep. 263 – You know that moment when it’s time to act, but something holds you back? Telling you that you need to think about it more or that you ned to collect more data? But actually, it’s not a lack of data or

The First-Time Manager Experience About this Episode Ep. 262 – Becoming a first-time manager is a big deal, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. One day, you’re the go-to person getting things done, and the next you’re expected to lead a team, set direction, and delegate your work In this episode of The

How Leaders Are Actually Using AI Today About this Episode Ep. 261 – Let’s be honest… keeping up with AI can be a bit of a pain. New modules dropping left and right, your inbox flooded with “groundbreaking” updates, and somehow you’re supposed to figure out how to actually use this stuff when your calendar