Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
Episodes
Why We Need To Make Time For Culture Audits w/ Aleha Ingles
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with instructor, consultant and academic Aleha Ingles on the value of culture audits and where ...
Stay on Track: The Power of Setting Leadership Guardrails
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if leadership guardrails are the secret to staying on track? In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership expert Russe...
The Power of Presence: How to Show Up Right at Work w/ Shelley Golden
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with personal branding image consultant Shelley Golden on the importance of appearance and how ...
Human Skills, Leadership Skills Are Anything But Soft
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher digs into "soft skills" and why call...
Why Understanding NeuroScience is Key to Stress and Burnout w/ Nina Nesdoly
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with researcher and work stress and burnout prevention consultant Nina Nesdoly on how understan...
Leaders, It Is Not What We Do But How We Do It
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of what do as much a...
Understanding the Neurobiology of Workplace Communication w/ John Bates
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership communication consultant John Bates on how understanding neurobiology helps us ...
The Leadership Questions We Actually Want In A Job Interview
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares more effective job interview questions ...
What First Time Leaders Really Need To Know w/ Paul O'Beirne
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with master facilitator and executive coach Paul O'Beirne on what a first-time leader real...
Why We Need Daily Leadership Tests
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher explains the importance of regular leadership ...
How to Avoid The Dangers of Leadership Ambition w/ Mark J. Silverman
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and executive coach Mark J. Silverman on understanding and approaching leadership a...
The Ends Should Not, Can Not, Please Don't Justify The Means
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of not prioritizing prod...
How to Understand Our Leadership Influence and Impact w/ Elena Grotto and Felicia Joy
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with authors and Edelman Executive Vice-Presidents Elena Grotto and Felicia Joy on understandin...
How Leadership Can Stop Investing in Cultural Debt
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher discusses the causes and answers to cultural d...
Why Reality-Based Leadership Is The Path To Accountability w/ Cy Wakeman
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with best-selling author, drama researcher and headline speaker Cy Wakeman on focusing on a rea...
Hypocrisy in Hiring Feedback and How to Fix It
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the hypocrisy of organizations not ...
How To Connect Value to Employee Experience w/ Dr. Randy Ross
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and Chief Enthusiasm Officer Dr. Randy Ross on the importance of connectin...
Megaphone Your Values, To Really Create Connection
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher recommends we share our values publicly to bui...
Surprising Ways Employees Can Impact Company Culture w/ Nancy Lyons
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Clockwork founder Nancy Lyons on the positive and negative impacts employees ca...
Big Leadership Moments Must Be Earned Through Small Gestures
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of prioritizing smal...
What Leaders Need to Know About Managing Subcultures w/ Beverly Hathorn
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with HR professional and consultant Beverly Hathorn on managing and aligning subcultures in the...
Great Leaders Know Change Does Not End Great Relationships
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to maintain relationships even through...
How AI will Impact the Employee Experience w/ Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speakers and workforce consultants Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson on the impact AI will h...
How Leadership Needs to React to a Tragedy Test
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher explores how leadership should and shouldn&apo...
Why Work Relationships Are So Vital To Innovation And Action w/ Bob Chartier
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and speaker Bob Chartier on the relationships and practices we need to foster innov...
A Measure of Leadership and Employee Relationships
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks the question, "would you tell your m...
Why Leadership Needs an Employee Recognition Framework w/ Brenda Pohlman
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Workhuman's practice leader and social recognition expert Brenda Pohlman on implement...
Leadership Lessons from Workhuman LIVE
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher provides a recap of attending Workhuman LIVE i...
What We Need to Know About Our Leadership Styles w/ Summer Davies
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership development expert Summer Davies on what we need to know about our leadership s...
Why Leadership Should Be More Unleadership w/ Scott Stratten
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with six-time best-selling co-author, podcast host and keynote speaker Scott Stratten on the im...
Great Leadership Includes The Power To Say NO
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher illustrates the importance of saying NO and no...
Why We Need to Assess Leadership at Work w/ Jen Hope
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership and business development coach Jen Hope on assessing leadership and what we nee...
Leadership Alert - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Change Management
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher showcases common resistances to change at work...
What Leadership Needs to Understand and Connect with Gen Z w/ Tammy Dowley-Blackman
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker and expert leadership development coach Tammy Dowley-Blackman on what leadership n...
How Learning Moments Help Leaders Drive Culture Change w/ Garry Ridge
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge on how learning moments for leadership...
The Dangers of Empathy for Leadership
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the dangers of being an empathetic ...
How Leadership Can Address Team and Organizational Conflict w/ Carol Bowser
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with workplace conflict expert and professional trainer Carol Bowser on how to address conflict...
Where Oh Where Are Our Leadership Reviews?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to stop only focusing on performance r...
Leadership Skills to Coach Through Fear at Work w/ Gerardo Segat
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with international leadership coach and consultant Gerardo Segat about what we fear and how to ...
Curse of Knowledge - Leadership Needs To Take Off Its Comfy Shoes
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the problem with our curse of knowledge...
Why Creative Conflict Is Key For Employee Engagement w/ HR Huntsman
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coach, consultant and speaker HR Huntsman on why leaders need to introduce creat...
How to Make Work Values Valuable for Employee Engagement
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights how putting more value into our cor...
How to Manage Workplace Bullying and Abrasive Leaders w/ Dr. Laura Crawshaw
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with researcher, author and psychotherapist Dr. Laura Crawshaw about how organizations can bett...
What Leadership Needs to Consider Before Conducting Employee Interviews
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to consider employee interviews from t...
How To Plan For The Future Of Leadership Skills Training w/ Jen Buck
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and master leadership trainer Jen Buck on planning for the future of leade...
Proximity Bias vs Remote Work - Addressing the Leadership Struggle
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher challenges us as leaders to acknowledge and ad...
How to Hire For Workplace Culture Fit and Ensure It Sticks w/ Dr. Sabrina Starling
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with psychologist and author Dr. Sabrina Starling on how we can ensure we hire for workplace cu...
Why It's Important Leadership Defines The Pursuit of Power at Work
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher illustrates the importance of defining power a...
What Is Our Leadership Identity For the Future of Work w/ Diana Wu David
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with researcher, author and speaker Diana Wu David on figuring out our identity as an organizat...
The Dangers of Leaders Dismissing Duality at Work
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of embracing duality...
Why Leadership Needs to Adult Like A Kid At Work with Lauren Yee
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with facilitator, educator and speaker Lauren Yee on how using traits of a kid-like curiosity a...
Leadership Sin #7: Cognitive Dissonance Dance
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the last in his seven deadly sins o...
What Leadership Skills It Takes To Keep Employees with Joey Coleman
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and speaker Joey Coleman on what it takes to keep employees and how lea...
Leadership Sin #6: Responsibility Without Accountability
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the sixth of the seven deadly sins ...
How To Start Our Journey with Self Leadership with Gary Ryan
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with best-selling author and speaker Gary Ryan on starting our leadership journey with self-lea...
Leadership Sin #5: Ignoring the Words Said and Actions Taken Gap
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the fifth of the seven deadly sins ...
Why Learning to Learn for Leaders is Vital with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, educator and speaker Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer on how to approach learning and the st...
Leadership Sin #4: Follow Up Forgetful
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the fourth of the seven deadly sins...
How Leaders Can Make Mergers and Acquisitions Less Painful with Jennifer Fondrevay
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with consultant, author and speaker Jennifer Fondrevay on managing change and challenges thro...
A Leadership New Year Reminder - Be Curious In Our Reflections and Intentions
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher poses questions to help us be curious in our r...
How to Make Peer Coaching Part of Our Leadership Journey with Meredith Bell
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, podcaster and consultant Meredith Bell on prioritizing and implementing peer coach...
Holidays Are Not The Time for Leadership and Employees Unwind
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares his thoughts on taking a break this hol...
Why Our Employer Reputation Should Matter to Leaders When Hiring via Matt R. Vance
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Mobrium co-founder Matt R Vance on our employer reputation, its impact on our h...
Leadership Sin #3: The Curiosity Void
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the third of the seven deadly sins ...
How Leadership Should Prepare for a Job Interview with Clark Glassford
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and consultant Clark Glassford on what we need to do as applicants and interviewers...
Why Intentionally Making Friends at Work Matters for Employee Engagement via Kat Vellos
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and keynote speaker Kat Vellos on the importance of making friends at work for ours...
Leadership Sin #2: Conflicted With Conflict
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the second of the seven deadly sins...
How Leadership Can Get Ready to Embrace AI Disruption w/ Rajeev Kapur
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and CEO Rajeev Kapur on AI disruption and what leaders need to do to get ready.Raje...
Leadership Sin #1: Too Much of Too Busy
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights one of the seven deadly sins of lea...
Why Leaders Should Join the Purposeful Growth Revolution w/ Mark Mears
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Chief Growth Officer Mark Mears on the steps we need to take to grow as leaders...
Assume Leadership Is Part of the Problem, Even If We Are Not
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us as leaders to assume we're part (...
Why Inclusivity is Key to Innovation and Getting Leadership to Care via Jenny Knott
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker and executive board chair Jenny Knott on understanding the value of innovation thr...
Employee Engagement Question - Why Trust Outsiders Before Insiders?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher wonders why organizations prioritize the feedb...
How Leaders Can Fix Miscommunication and Misunderstanding with Elizabeth Bachman
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with corporate advisor and speaker trainer Elizabeth Bachman on how to prevent miscommunicati...
What Recognition Is and Is Not for Employee Engagement
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of care and connecti...
How to Overcome Losing Our Work Identity as a Leader and Start Over with Jennifer Ables
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with a speaker and award-winning entrepreneur Jennifer Ables on losing our work identity, disco...
Don't Like it? Leave! (The Silent Version) - A Leadership Lesson
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares how the phrase "If you don't ...
How to Improve Our Leadership Communication Skills at Work via Ulrike Seminati
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with coach and communications expert Ulrike Seminati on how to improve our leadership communica...
The Hiring Process is the Real First Impression in Employee Engagement
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares why the hiring process and application ...
What It Takes For Leadership To Get Buy-In At Any Level via Carly Basian
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with continuous improvement consultant and education leader Carly Basian on what it takes to ge...
Four Horsemen of the Leadership Relationship Apocalypse
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the signs that we could be destroying a...
What Silences Our Inner Critic as Leaders So We Can Get Out of Our Own Way with Jeff Harry
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with workplace consultant and positive psychology play coach Jeff Harry on how we can silence o...
MILESTONE! 10 Leadership Lessons in 100 Episodes
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher celebrates the show's 100 episode milesto...
How Leadership Can Understand and Refine Communication Habits with Monique Helstrom
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker, coach and consultant Monique Helstrom on understanding and improving our communic...
Employee Engagement Insight - For the Love of Our Night Owls
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to embrace night owls, and their way o...
Why We Should Prioritize Humanity in Digital Transformation with Tara Wilson
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with digital transformation consultant and executive coach Tara Wilson on prioritizing the huma...
Hey, Leadership - Avoid the Urge to Weaponize Language
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights how organizations weaponize languag...
How to Navigate Workplace Well-Being from Burnout to Balance with James Pickles
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with mental health advocate and motivational speaker James Pickles on his personal experience w...
Don't Ignore the Relationship in Employee Recognition
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks leaders to consider their relationship wi...
Why We Need Rethink and Modernize Human Resources with Dr. Angela Stopper
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with UC Berkeley's Chief Learning Officer and Director of People and Organizational Develo...
Hey Leadership, It's Time to End the Passion Tax
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares ways we can stop the passion tax and su...
How Leaders Can Recognize and Address Anxiety at Work with Dr. MH Pelletier
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and psychologist Dr. Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier on how to address anxiety in the w...
Leadership and Performance Reviews - Does Our Employer Care About Our Success?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the questions we need to ask to know if...
What It Takes To Light the Spark in Leadership for Meaningful Change with Gregg Brown
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and keynote speaker Gregg Brown on what it takes to spark action and le...
How Leadership Can Fix The Work Relationship With Time Management with Mike Vardy
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with productivity expert and author Mike Vardy on our relationship with time management in the ...
Always a Great Time to Reset Our Leadership
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of proactively reassessi...
How To Find Belonging for the LGBTQIA+ Community at Work with John Volturo and Peter Galdolfo
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coaches and consultants John Volturo and Peter Gandolfo on the challenges faced ...
Soft Skills Suggestion - Really Listen to the One Word Answer
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to see one word answers as a red flag ...
How Leaders Can Raise Self-Awareness for Our Promotability with Amii Barnard-Bahn
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive consultant and keynote speaker Amii Barnard-Bahn on how our awareness of ourselv...
Stop Dismissing Dismissive Language - A Leadership Reminder
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a story of how dismissive language can ...