Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
Episodes
How Leadership Creates and Respects Culture in a Remote Work World with Janet Livingstone
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership development consultant Janet Livingstone on creating connection and culture wit...
Why Leaders Need to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a story of leadership being comfortable...
What It Takes for Leadership to Solve Employee Apathy with Justin Robbins
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with keynote speaker, consultant and analyst Justin Robbins on addressing employee apathy in ...
Leader's Lead: The Problem With Passive Leadership
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the problem with passive leadership...
How Leadership Can Define The Ways To Pursue Power at Work with Dr. Stephen Barden
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and leadership coach-mentor Dr. Stephen Barden on how we can learn to balance pow...
How Leaders Can Show Up With Positivity at Work with Rita Ernst
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coach and author Rita Ernst on showing up with positivity at work, why that&apos...
What Leaders Believe and Employees Know - A R@W Note
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the gap between leadership assumpti...
What Leadership Can Understand About Intrapreneurship and Its Importance via Kareem Rahaman
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with intrapreneur and entrepreneur Kareem Rahaman on why intrapreneurship needs to be embraced ...
Hey Leadership - Kindness is Defining What Workplace Words Mean
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of defining the words we...
Why the Power of Language Is Essential for Trusted Work Relationships with Ingrid Christensen
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and entrepreneur Ingrid Christensen on the role language and communication...
Our Influence On That Lingering Emotional Aftertaste
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a term that former guest Amber Naslund ...
How To Address the Challenges for Gender Equity at Work via Bonnie Low-Kramen
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, global trainer and CEO Bonnie Low-Kramen on the challenges and work needed to be d...
The Feels of Being Heard Lead to Better Employee Engagement
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks on the importance of being heard at work...
Why We Have to Prioritize Continuous Improvement with Penny St. Antoine
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with award-winning organizational leader and Senior VP Penny St. Antoine on the importance of c...
Hey, Leadership - No Agenda, No Respect
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher declares that no meeting should ever happen wi...
Why We Need to Create Digital Culture in a Remote Workplace with Bailey Parnell
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with SkillsCamp and #SafeSocial founder Bailey Parnell on how we need to look at creating digit...
Leaders Don’t Know the Meaning of the Word
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks the importance of words leaders use and ...
What It Takes to Build a Resilient Workplace Culture via Neil Pretty
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, keynote speaker and cabinet maker Neil Pretty on the ingredients to building a resili...
Curiosity Beats Assumption Every Time
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about the need to prioritize curiosity o...
How To Take On Compassionate Accountability at Work with Marc Lesser
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, executive coach and Zen teacher Marc Lesser on creating the mindset and practice of c...
When Leadership Yells FIRE! Ending the Fire Drill Mentality
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about perpetual urgency - its impacts on...
How Soft Skills Establish and Defend Boundaries at Work with Tammy McKinney
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, leadership coach and entrepreneur mentor Tammy McKinney on defining and establishing ...
A Leadership Question - What Is Your Demotivation Strategy?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about demotivation and the activities or...
How To Follow the Playbook for Psychological Safety at Work with Minette Norman
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with DEI consultant and author Minette Norman on the playbook to follow to create psychological...
What We Can Do to Stop Bullying at Work with Rita Chand
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with culture consultant and wellness counsellor Rita Chand on what bullying in the workplace fe...
How Learning Moments Drive Culture Change via Garry Ridge
25 Apr 2023
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...
Why We Should Mix Candour with Communications at Work with Lisa Bloch
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with communications expert and candour advocate Lisa Bloch on intentionally bringing candour in...
Why Leaders Need People Analytics to Understand The Voice of Employee with Dr. Kalifa Oliver
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with psychologist and data analyst Dr. Kalifa Oliver on the importance of people ...
How To Understand the Key to Motivating Employees with Will Mahon
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with training and people developer Will Mahon, on the importance of motivation - ...
What It Takes For Leadership To Foster a Consent Culture with Dr. Lauren Appio
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with speaker and psychologist Dr. Lauren Appio on creating and fostering a consen...
How To Reinvent Leadership in the Workplace with Hamza Khan
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with academic and best selling author Hamza Khan on the importance of reinventing leadership to...
How Leadership Can Address Ageism in the Workplace with Patti Temple Rocks
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and age inclusivity advocate Patti Temple Rocks on ageism in the workplace...
How to Invest in Employee Engagement Through The Power of Employee Ideas with Will Read
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sideways6 founder and CEO Will Read on the importance of employee ideas and how to gene...
Why Leadership Should Invest In Work Ethic with Josh Davies
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with the CEO for Work Ethic Development Josh Davies on what goes into the an employee's wo...
How Embracing Personal Branding Improves Employee Engagement with Ana Lokotkova
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with personal branding strategist Ana Lokotkova on how defining who you are in the workplace wi...
How To Follow The Leadership Blueprint For Culture Change with Kevin Oakes
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, keynote speaker and i4CP CEO Kevin Oakes on research-backed actions leadership can...
What It Takes For Leadership To Provide Care and Comfort at Work with Jen Marr
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Inspiring Comfort CEO Jen Marr on the importance of prioritizing care and comfo...
How Leadership Follows the Roadmap for Racial Healing with Esther A. Armah
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and CEO of the Armah Institute of Emotional Justice Esther A. Armah on racial heali...
How To Lead Our Career Plan With A Challenge Mindset with JP Michel
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with organizational psychologist and SparkPath founder JP Michel on the importance of approachi...
How To Unlearn and Embrace Unleadership at Work with Scott Stratten
02 Jan 2023
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...
First Year Reflection: A Look Back and Hopes for the Future
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the first year of the Relationships at Work podcast comes to an end, host Russel Lolacher shares his gratitude for the experience producing the sho...
How to Use the Soft Skills Necessary to Rebuild after Burnout with James Pickles
06 Dec 2022
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...
How Leadership Creates Connection To Improve Work Culture With Chris Hsiung
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker and Police Chief of the Mountain View Police Department Chris Hsiung on how commun...
The Soft Skills To Build Safe Spaces In The Workplace With Nikki Thibodeau
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with community creation expert Nikki Thibodeau on creating safe spaces at work so we feel comfo...
What Are The Right Steps To A More Empathetic Workplace With Rob Volpe
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker, CEO and empathy advocate Rob Volpe on the steps we can take to create a m...
Why The Power of Theatre Matters To The Employee Experience With Katie McLaughlin
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with transformation and culture change consultant Katie McLaughlin on why we need to introduce ...
We We Should Bring Humour and Joy into Work With Erin Skillen
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with workplace culture consultant Erin Skillen on the importance of bringing and keeping humour...
How To Define Tangible Employee Engagement with Jeff Toister
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with 4x author, keynote speaker and consultant on service culture Jeff Toister on connecting th...
Why Our Relationship with Time Management Matters at Work With Mike Vardy
17 Oct 2022
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 ...
What Workforce Trends to Watch For In the Years to Come With Stacy Sherman
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and employee experience leader Stacy Sherman on the latest employee experience work...
How To Prepare For Our Career Transitions With Maureen McCann
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Executive Career Strategist Maureen McCann on taking the right steps for your career trans...
What We Should Learn to Lead by Example in the Workplace With Reagan Helms
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with SaaS Head of Support and Training and emerging leader Reagan Helms on his experience in le...
What We Need To Understand About Leadership Imposter Syndrome with Amber Naslund
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Senior Manager for Marketing Solutions at Linkedin Amber Naslund on Imposter Syndrome. As ...
Frontline Feedback - The Story of Compassion So Counterfeit
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships at Work presents Frontline Feedback - Stories from the Employee Journey.Host and storyteller Russel Lolacher shares the real story of Co...
How Employee Compensation Compliments Development with Crystal Henrickson and Annika Reinhardt
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with organizational consultants and compensation experts Crystal Henrickson and Annika Reinhard...
Why Leadership Must Understand and Embrace Neurodiversity with Doug Rabold
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with neurodivergent leader Doug Rabold on embracing neurodivergency in the workplace, what it m...
Why Leadership Should Focus on the 3 Building Blocks of Belonging with Katie Rasoul
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership and culture coach Katie Rasoul on the importance of prioritizing belonging at w...
How To Activate Activism in Employees to Improve Culture with Jessie MacNeil-Brown
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with activist and IKEA Campaigns Manager Jessie MacNeil-Brown (formally the head of Global Acti...
How To Change Our Leadership Mindset To Improve DEI in the Workplace With Alex Harris
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with strategic HR manager and DEI corporate advocate Alexa Harris on being more i...
Why We Need To Do More To Embrace Accessibility at Work With Stephanie Cadieux
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on the importance and be...
How Leadership Can Keep Employees Safe from Workplace Violence With Felix Nater
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with workplace violence prevention advisor and consultant Felix Nater on the impacts of violenc...
How To Build Community To Improve Employee Engagement With Nate Brown
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with co-founder of the CX Accelerator and speaker Nate Brown on how to build community to benef...
How An On Fire Culture Can Solve Employee Engagement With Eric Chester
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with multi-time best selling author, researcher and international Hall of Fame speaker Eric Che...
What It Is To Foster Compassion in the Workplace With Liz Kislik
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with management consultant, executive coach and speaker Liz Kislik on the importance of compass...
How Leaders Can Bust Organizational Silos With Dr. Robyn Petree-Guzman and Keith Kmett
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with customer experience and employee experience advisors Dr. Robyn Petree-Guzman and Keith Kme...
What Are The Communication Technology Pros and Cons at Work With Brandon Caudle
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with technology service leader and speaker Brandon Caudle on the pros and cons of communication...
How To Define Good Human Leadership at Work With Gregg Lederman
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and keynote speaker Gregg Ledermen on how being a good human through knowing your v...
How Leadership Can Align Intention and Action at Work With Neal Dlin
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Neal Dlin, founder and Chief Human Experience Officer of customer and employee experience ...
How To Speak Well And Connect to Improve Employee Engagement with Vicki McLeod
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker, coach and award-winning entrepreneur Vicki McLeod on speaking well in the...
How Leaders Can Start Employee Journey Mapping at Work with Jeannie Walters
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO and founder of global consulting firm Experience Investigators Jeannie Walters on the ...
What It Looks Like To Be Vulnerable At Work With Diane Lloyd
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive leadership coach, CEO and Dare to Lead facilitator Diane Lloyd on the importance...
How to Get Leadership to See Your Value at Work - A R@W Note
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks about how to get leadership to see your value - whether it's executive or an...
How To Build A People-First Workplace Culture with Annette Franz
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chat withs author and consultant Annette Franz, on company culture and how to put people-first in you...
What Leadership Should Understand About Employee Motivation With Will Mahon
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with training and people developer Will Mahon, on the importance of motivation - the different ...
Why Leadership Should Embrace Playing Games At Work with Codie McQuay
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationships at Work, I chat with facilitation expert Codie McQuay, on looking at work differently through gamifying it. Whether i...
How Leadership Manages And Mismanages Stress At Work with Ian Foss
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode ten of Relationships at Work, I chat with emergency management director Ian Foss, on the dangerous impacts of stress on our health and the ...
How the Importance of Purpose Impacts Employee Engagement with Stan Phelps
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode nine of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with multi-author and keynote speaker Stan Phelps, on the ingredients of an organ...
What Having A Seat At the Table Should Look Like for Leaders with Clemens Rettich
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode eight of Relationships at Work, I chat with author and organizational performance consultant Clemens Rettich, on being more inclusive in st...
How To Use Soft Skills and Nurture Good Mental Health at Work with Erin Hallett
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode seven of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with Erin Hallett, the Director of Alumni and External Engagement at Cambridge J...
The Problem With Leaders Yelling at Work
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Russel Lolacher discusses the impacts and problems with yelling at work.We all get a little frustrated at others at work. Could be about them, mo...
Why We Should Consider Internal Podcasts for Employee Engagement with Vernon Ross
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode five, host Russel Lolacher sits down with a professor and consultant on podcasting Vernon Ross on using internal podcasts for your organiza...
Great Leadership is More Than Maslow's Need Hierarchy at Work
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Russel Lolacher revisits Maslow's Need Hierarchy. You remember that one, right? Well it actually gets a lot more interesting. One of the ins...
How Leaders Should Address Negativity at Work with Kate Nasser
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, host Russel Lolacher speaks with The People-Skills Coach Kate Nasser on the impacts of negativity at work and the importance of addr...
Why It Is Dangerous to Ignore Feedback at Work for Leadership
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Russel Lolacher digs into a 2021 study by Explorance and Wakefield Research to probe employees attitudes on workplace surveys in their hope to un...
Why Leaders Need To Use Plain Language at Work with Leslie O'Flahavan
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our first episode, host Russel Lolacher speaks with plain language advocate Leslie O'Flahavan on the importance of simplifying how we communi...
Introduction to Relationships at Work
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast. In this introduction episode, host Russel Lolacher shares wh...