A tough love letter to leaders

895. Is your team "going through the motions"? Before you reach for another inspirational speech, Rachel Cooke has a reality check: Inspiration is not the antidote to a motivation crisis.In this episode, Rachel introduces the concept of "Motivational Gaslighting"—the trap leaders ...  Show more

894. Trying to convince a senior leader or stakeholder to see things your way can be frustrating, especially when your data and logic don't land. In 2026, human-centered leadership means moving past traditional arguments and leaning into emotional intelligence and sensemaking to ...  Show more

If you're not using AI like ChatGPT or Perplexity in your business yet, you're working way harder than you need to—but don't worry, Chalene Johnson has you covered! In this episode, she breaks down the simplest, most practical ways to use AI so entrepreneurs can save time, boost ...  Show more

What does it mean to be a professional in the working world today? According to executive coach Kevin Reid, "it's not just doing your job well. It's having the capability and the ability ...

Need to reduce an employee’s hours but unsure how to approach the conversation without creating tension? It’s one of the trickier leadership moments, and if you’ve been hesitating, this episode will help you move forward with clarity and care.

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Today, we’ll hear about: An operations manager looking to promote his replacement, but he’s underqualified A business owner looking for ways to lower his tax bill—but there’s a catch How Dave Ramsey overcame loneliness in leadership A flourishing business considering when to impl ...  Show more