The Story in Your Head

The $200M Decision: How One Leadership Stand Changed Company Culture – Lessons from Anthropic AI and OpenAI

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the ever-evolving landscape of AI in the workplace, and how recent events have hi...

Why Smart Leaders Are Rewriting the Rules of AI in the Workplace

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb welcomed Andre Walker, Senior Vice President of Power Operations at Pattern Energy, to di...

Why Leaders Who Fear AI Are Falling Behind

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore a timely question: what happens when AI in the workplace collides with human curi...

The Leadership Mistake That’s Breaking High Performing Teams (And How to Fix It)

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how leadership mindset, company culture, and shared stories determine whether tea...

Is AI Destroying Your Company Culture?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the reasons behind the fear of AI taking over jobs and whether AI is truly coming...

Navigating the Future of Human Connection and the Jobs AI Can’t Replace

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore of the future of work, leadership, and human connection in a world increasingly s...

This Lifelong Learning Program Can Change Your Entire Career Trajectory

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by guests Thomas and Jason to talk about the significance of lifelong learning...

Gen Z Says the Job Market Is Broken – Adry Muñoz Exposes What’s Really Going On

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb engage in another thought-provoking conversation with Adry Muñoz, a 20-year-old social m...

The Rise of the Chief Value Officer — And Why Every CEO Needs to Think Like One with Joel Strom

19 Nov 2025

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb sit down with Joel Strom, founder of Chief Value Officers, a business strategist and lead...

How Fear is Silently Destroying Your Business – and What to Do About It

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb examined how fear – especially during uncertain times – can shape business decisions,...

The Hidden Battle Inside Your Business: How Internal Competition Is Destroying Company Culture

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discover how internal competition, fear, and communication problems shape company culture...

Why I'm Never Going to Hire Gen Z - with Adry Munoz

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb engage in a thought-provoking conversation with special guest Adry Munoz, a 20-year-old s...

Are You Building a Good Company or Just Riding a Lucky Wave?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how to know whether your company is good or just lucky. Through personal anecdote...

Why Most Businesses Fail to Sell — And How to Solve the Hardest Problem

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb sit down with Bob Latham, managing partner and principal at IBG's offices in Arizona and ...

Is Your Business on Life Support? Here’s How to Save It

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy explore a problem entrepreneurs often find themselves stuck in - a cycle of...

Is Remote Work Destroying Your Company Culture?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy unpack the evolving reality of hybrid work and remote work culture. They ex...

Why Most Leadership Training Fails – And What Top Leaders Do Instead

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy demystify the adverse effects of mandatory two-day leadership courses. They...

Why Most Leaders Fail to Scale – And How to Build a Company Culture That Does

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy talk with Fred Neil, Founder and CEO of Magellan Venture Partners, about wh...

Why Great Leaders Surround Themselves with Disagreement

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy explore the surprising leadership strategy that top performers use to grow:...

Why My Promotion Made Me Want to Quit

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb take a closer look at a practice that undermines both leadership credibility and workplac...

From Curmudgeons to Culture Change: Hidden Leadership Secrets That Transform Workplaces!

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb sit down with Lori Grubs, a seasoned HR leader and expert in leadership development and c...

The Secret to Real Productivity: Stop Being Busy

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the essential difference between being busy and being productive. They discuss wh...

The REAL Reason Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the current debate surrounding the return to the office—a hot topic as busin...

Big Brother at Work: Can Companies Spy on Their Employees?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the controversial topic of company surveillance. Together they discuss the leg...

The Power of Radical Candor in Building Trust and Connection

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Story in Your Head" podcast with Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy. In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into h...

Rewrite Your Reality: The Impact of Changing Your Fundamental Stories

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore changing your fundamental stories. They share personal narratives about how deepl...

How Leaders Navigate Uncertain Times

12 Mar 2025

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb navigate the complexities of leading through uncertain times. From global political shift...

Why Hope and Fear Are Your Business's Real Boss

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive deep into two major forces that shape our lives, cultures, and businesses: fear and ...

How Choosing People Over Profits Transforms Companies

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the dynamic relationship between shareholders and employees in business. They del...

Concussion Crisis: What Doctors Aren't Telling You

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb sat down with returning guest Dr. Mladenoff, a leading expert in concussion care, to disc...

What No One Tells You About the Art of Forgiveness

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how holding onto past traumas and grudges can stifle your creative potential and ...

How to Lose the Weight This New Years by Apologizing

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive deep into the true meaning and power of apologies. Together they reflect on the psyc...

Why the F*** Do I Have to Celebrate With Family

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how altering the stories in our heads and setting authentic stands can transform ...

Ep. 102 The Scary Truth Behind DEI Hires

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive into the complex world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Deb shares her per...

Ep. 101 Your Career is Cooked if You're NOT Doing This

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the concept of continuous learning, its necessity to adapt to change, and the imp...

Ep. 100 Election Aftermath: Secrets to Maintaining Inner Peace

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into chaos—both internal and external—and discuss strategies for creating peace...

Ep. 99 The Secret to Building Teams (Hint: It’s NOT Team Building Exercises)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the timely topic of collaboration amidst personal differences. They explore th...

Ep. 98 The True Cost of Leadership Development Programs

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron dives into leadership development and the costs associated with leadership training. He emphasize...

Ep. 97 The Real Impact of Ghosting: Personal and Professional Repercussions

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive deep into the topic of ghosting, focusing on both personal relationships and profess...

Ep. 96 The Biggest Problem in the Workplace

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive into common challenges faced in workplaces such as lack of communication, misaligned...

Ep. 95 The Problem with Team Building Exercises

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive into the world of team building exercises. They discuss their personal experiences w...

Ep. 94 The Importance of Listening in Communication

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the profound yet often overlooked importance of active listening in communicat...

Ep. 93 Transform Your Hiring Process: Secrets to Dignified Recruitment Strategies

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how to hire employees with dignity. They dive into aspects like defining the role...

Ep. 92 The Hidden Costs of Bad Work Relationships and How to Address Them

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive into an often overlooked but critical issue in workplace dynamics: the cost of bad r...

Ep. 91 How to Fire Someone Nicely: Ensuring Dignity and Respect

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discuss the delicate process of firing someone with dignity. They explore why it's import...

Ep. 90 Building the Best Corporate Culture with Eric Stiller and RJ Radobenko

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb, together with guests Eric Stiller and RJ Radobenko, explore a roadmap for leaders lookin...

Ep. 89 #ChangeTheCulture - Changing Organizational Culture

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore what it means when an organization's culture changes, how it can affect employees...

Ep. 88 Cultivating Leadership Through HR with Nicole Edwards from San Pedro Fish Market

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Nicole Edwards from San Pedro Fish Market, discuss her different approach to HR. ...

Ep. 87 Unlocking the Secrets to Getting Promoted

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the complexities of getting promoted, challenging conventional wisdom and debu...

Ep. 86 Creating a Culture of Empathetic Leadership with Justin Steinbach

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Justin Steinbach dive deep into creating a positive workplace culture through emp...

Ep. 85 Transforming Organizational Culture with Eric McDermott

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Eric McDermott delve into the complex and often misunderstood concept of organiza...

Ep. 84 Unveiling the Truth About Promotions

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the intricacies of promotions in the workplace. They explore the conventional ...

Ep. 83 Fostering a People-Centric Culture with Luigi Resta

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Luigi Resta, the CEO of R Plus Energies, discuss fostering a people-centric work ...

Ep. 82 Building a Strong Team: San Pedro Fish Market CEO Mike Ungaro

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market, discuss ideal practices for organizati...

Ep. 81 Shaping Company Culture: San Pedro Fish Market CEO Mike Ungaro

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ‘The Story in Your Head,’ Ron, Deb, and guest Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market, discuss the transformation of his fami...

Ep. 80 The Power of Love at Work

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb delve into the concept of love in this Valentine's Day discussion. They explore how love ...

Ep. 79 Navigating the Challenges of Leadership Transitions

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb dive into the topic of switching roles and explore the dynamics involved in becoming a bo...

Ep. 78 Insights on Leading in the Corporate World

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb deep dive into the topic of 'Leading Leaders', emphasizing the importance of creating a s...

Ep. 77 Evaluating Your Stress: Five Simple Stress Tests You Can Do at Home with Dr. Mladenoff

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and guest Dr. Mladenoff provide essential wellness information by detailing five simple health-re...

Ep. 76 The Power of Taking Charge: Learning to Learn in a Rapidly Evolving World

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb reflect on the last year, particularly around learning how to learn, gaining responsibili...

Ep. 75 Choosing Your Path: The Power of Decision with Dr. Bowen White (part 2)

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb and guest Dr. Bowen White continue their discussion further exploring individual perspective...

Ep. 74 Exploring Fear and Vulnerability in Leadership with Dr. Bowen White (part 1)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb and guest Dr. Bowen White discuss the acceptance of personal frailties, the need to take ris...

Ep. 73 Everyone Is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discuss Ron’s first book that was recently released: Everyone Is Afraid. They cover at ...

Ep. 72 The Profound Impact of AI on Business, Law, and Society

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the intriguing and insightful future of human relationships in an increasingly AI...

Ep. 71 Leading Remote Teams to Cultivate a Collaborative Business Culture with Elon Hasson

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Elon Hasson explore how to lead a remote team, while cultivating a collaborative ...

Ep. 70 The Power of AI: Redefining Relationships and Reality

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the intriguing and insightful future of human relationships in an increasingly AI...

Ep. 69 The Essential Role of Trust in Patient Care with Dr. Mladenoff

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Dr. Mladenoff challenge the impersonal nature of Western medicine and discuss th...

Ep. 68 Fun in Life and Work

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discover a new perspective on “fun”, not just as a source of amusement, but as a full...

67. Finding Strength, Resilience, and Connection in the Face of Loss with Isha Antani

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Isha Antani discuss the power of resilience and the importance of self-reliance, ...

66. Unveiling Trauma's Hidden Impact with Sunitha Sandeep

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Sunitha Sandeep discuss how traumas shape us, how they manifest in our lives cons...

65. Mastering Your Destiny Through Self-Leadership and Conscious Decision Making with Bobbi Kahler

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Bobbi Kahler discuss the importance of self-leadership in both personal and profe...

64. Reclaiming Joy and Connection in a High-Performance World

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Krisstina Wise discuss her journey as she moved from being a ‘super performer’...

63. Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces and Empowering Authentic Leadership with Anish Majumdar

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Anish Majumdar discuss how navigating through toxic workplaces or dealing with un...

62. Exploring What’s Missing with John Wise

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and guest John Wise discuss the power of what’s missing and the importance of discovering what ...

61. Failing Your Way To Success with Beate Chelette

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Beate Chelette discuss how to fail your way to success by utilizing a flexible st...

60. How to Become Resilient with Gemma Bailey

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Gemma Bailey discuss how to develop resiliency. They dive into ways to determine ...

59. The Placebo Effect

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discuss the placebo effect and how it is powerful enough to change the stories in your he...

58. How to Accept Apologies with Kimberly Bell

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TW: References to child sexual abuse by family member In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Kimberly Bell discuss how ...

57. Resenteeism

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb discuss “resenteeism” and how it relates back to the stories in your head that you te...

56. Being Vulnerable as a Man with Dai Manuel

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Dai Manuel discuss the stories men must overcome to be vulnerable. Dai examines t...

55. Speaking Confidently About Your Fears with Becky Paroz

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Becky Paroz discuss how to overcome the feeling of not belonging, and speaking co...

54. Taking Ownership of Our Stories with Marsha Vanwynsberghe

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe, from the Own Your Choices, Own Your Life podcast, discuss d...

53. Descending the Corporate Ladder with Kathy Robinson

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Kathy Robinson from Athena Wellness, discuss how to ascend and descend the corpor...

52. How to Connect with Your Audience with Deadair Dennis

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Deb, and guest Deadair Dennis discuss the struggles of opening up and being vulnerable to others...

51. How to Live Your Stand with Matthew Ames

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Story in Your Head" podcast with Ron Macklin, Deb Dendy, and Melissa Nelson.In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and g...

50. Positive Intelligence with Kevin Gazzara

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Story in Your Head" podcast with Ron Macklin and Michelle Mosolgo.In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron, Michelle, and ...