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As leaders, how often do we pause to define success—not for our organizations or teams, but for ourselves?
In this episode, we explore the deeply personal nature of success and the critical questions leaders must ask to align their actions with their values. From building team culture to balancing productivity and people, we dive into the trade-offs leaders face and the impact of their choices. Tune in for an honest conversation about how redefining success can reshape your leadership approach and legacy.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, we dive deep into the transformative power of mindset with Lisa Sharapata, Chief Marketing Officer at the Arbinger Institute.
Lisa shares her insights on how leadership mindset drives behavior, shapes organizational culture, and creates lasting impact. From the power of vulnerability and self-awareness to fostering psychological safety, Lisa explains the tools and approaches leaders can adopt to build high-performing teams. Tune in for actionable advice, thought-provoking stories, and a fresh perspective on how shifting your mindset can redefine leadership.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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Ever felt like you’re "babysitting" your team instead of leading them? You’re not alone. Many leaders hit a point of frustration, but that feeling is a signal—an opportunity for reflection and growth.
In this episode, we explore why some leaders feel this way, what it says about their leadership approach, and, most importantly, how to shift from micromanaging to mentoring. Learn actionable steps to empower your team, foster accountability, and redefine your leadership mindset. Because great leadership isn’t about control—it’s about trust, coaching, and clarity.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with strengths and development coach Anna Nelson on the importance of knowing our leadership strengths and weakness and its benefit to our teams.
Strengths are what energize you, not just what you're good at.We can learn skills, but that doesn't make them strengths.Recognizing strengths and weaknesses helps navigate career growth.Weaknesses aren't just what you're bad at, they also drain you.Self-awareness is key, but often overlooked.Communicating strengths is about business impact, not personal preference.
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Leaders often fall into the trap of short-term thinking, sacrificing employee growth and trust for immediate results.
In this episode, we dive into why being "too busy" is no excuse for neglecting your team’s long-term potential. Discover how quick fixes can backfire, leading to turnover, disengagement, and a toxic culture—and explore the transformative power of intentional, strategic leadership. Learn actionable steps to shift from band-aid solutions to meaningful investments that build trust, engagement, and a thriving workplace. If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start curing the disease, this episode is for you.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with talent futurist and keynote speaker Alynn Bailey on why managers don't know how to hire, and how to help them.
Empathy and first impressions are crucial.The hiring process is highly complex and often improvised.Consistency in assessment is essential but rare.Accountability in hiring starts with managers.Practical experience outweighs observation.The ripple effect of poor hiring.Confidence in hiring requires support systems.
Allyn shares her insights and experience with...Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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In this episode, we explore the all-too-common leadership failure of undervaluing dedicated employees and their workloads.
Inspired by a personal story of one woman who carried an unsustainable workload without recognition or support, we learn what happens when leadership waits for employees to quit before addressing systemic issues. We’ll discuss actionable strategies for leaders to assess workloads, provide resources, and foster healthy work environments that prevent burnout and turnover. This is a call to move beyond management and embrace leadership with a human lens—because true leadership starts with understanding and supporting your team before it’s too late.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Dr. Sam Adeyemi GLC, global leadership consultant, and author of Shifts: Six Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership. Together, they tackle the myths of innovation and explore what it truly takes to lead transformative change.
Sam shares insights on why innovation isn’t about creating something entirely new but building on existing ideas, the role of leaders in fostering curiosity and psychological safety, and why a collaborative team dynamic is essential for success. Packed with actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for leaders aiming to align innovation with their unique vision and values.
Discover how to debunk the lone genius myth, embrace failure as part of success, and create environments where innovation thrives. Plus, hear Sam’s powerful personal stories about the risks and rewards of empowering young leaders.
Tune in to learn how to break barriers and lead innovation authentically!
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Change is exciting, but it’s also challenging—especially when leaders aim to create a new culture without understanding the one they’ve inherited. In this episode, we explore a story of leadership missteps and their lessons, featuring a tale of two Prime Ministers and the impact of mismatched visions and teams.
We’ll discuss how leaders can bridge the gap between the culture they envision and the reality they face by conducting cultural assessments, developing aligned leadership, and managing change with respect and transparency. Discover the essential steps to navigate the journey from where you are to where you want to be, ensuring your team joins you in building a better future.
Because leadership isn’t just about dreaming big—it’s about understanding the map, the people, and the path to get there. Tune in and lead the way.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with keynote speaker and author Chris Dyer on the steps leaders need to take to foster high-performing cultures.
High-performing cultures require intentionalityHigh-performing cultures do not equate to overworking employees.Proactive leadership is required and should focus on removing obstacles.The importance of transparency and measurementHigh-performing sustainability comes through prioritization, delegation, and incremental change.These cultures start with curiosity and fuels improvement with it.
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Are Gen Z’s workplace demands really the problem, or is it leadership's resistance to change?
In this episode, we break down common stereotypes about Gen Z and reveal how adaptability, transparency, and inclusivity can transform generational challenges into opportunities for growth. Maybe the real question isn’t about them—it’s about us.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker, author and DEI consultant Sara Taylor on how to shift our unconscious bias filters.
Unconscious filters control most decisions and behaviors.Disconnect between intent and impact in workplace interactions.Bias isn't just negative—it can also be positive.Leaders set the tone for organizational cultural competence.Bias impacts organizations at multiple levels.Diverse teams perform best with cultural competence.Cultural competence requires a developmental process.Unconscious filters affect both leaders and organizational systems.
Sara shares her insights and experience with key takeaways:Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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In this episode, we dive into the hidden dangers of the "working leader" mindset and its impact on organizations.
Why do so many leaders get bogged down in tasks, leaving no space for strategy, vision, or empathy? We explore how this approach leads to burnout, inefficiency, and short-term thinking—and what organizations can do to redefine leadership for long-term success.
Tune in for practical solutions to empower leaders to truly lead.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO and author Chris King on embracing humility as a leader and crafting an ego-free culture for your employees.
Success is a team effort.Humility drives growth.Leveraging individual strengths, not titles.Humility is key to team building.Connecting individual contributions to the broader mission.Persistence overcomes ego-driven environments.The power to listen, adapt, and stay accessible.
Chris shares her insights and experience with...Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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Leadership is messy because leaders are human.
In this episode, we explore how to navigate the inevitable disappointments of leadership—whether as the one leading or the one being led. From missed expectations to tough decisions, we'll unpack why these moments happen, how to build trust through self-awareness and accountability, and how to foster understanding and compassion for the leaders around us.
Let’s focus on growth, connection, and the shared journey of becoming better.And connect with me for more great content!
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with coach, speaker, author Lyndsay Dowd on what it takes to inspire employees from the C-Suite of an organization.
Inspiration comes from empowerment, not micromanagement.Tailoring leadership through listening.Power of vulnerability and transparency.Listening tours build trust and insight.Communication is key to to inspiring action.Informational interviews create cultures of trust, safety, and long-term loyalty.
Lyndsay shares her experience and insights on...Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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It's the last week of Russel's vacation away to celebrate his 50th birthday, so we make one more stop into the Relationships at Work archives.
Why essential skills are future-proof The reinvention history of leadershipHow crisis influences leadershipHow leaders are dropping the ball with return to officeThat S.I.D.E. is an answer to a chaotic world.Where to start in reinventing our leadership
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with academic and best-selling author Hamza Khan on the importance of reinventing leadership to improve the workplace and the employee experience.
Hamza shares his insights and experience in...Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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It's week two (of three) of Russel's vacation away to celebrate his 50th birthday, so we dig once again into the Relationships at Work archives.
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on the importance and benefits of embracing an accessible workplace.Stephanie shares her insights and experience in...
The definition of accessibility.What organizations are missing out on by not being accessible.Where to start for your organization.Where organizations go wrong.What she fears the most in trying to implement accessibility standards.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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While Russel is off celebrating his 50th birthday, we dig into the Relationships at Work archives.
In this episode, Russel chats with author, speaker and age inclusivity advocate Patti Temple Rocks on ageism in the workplace, what it looks like and how to address it.Patti shares her insights and experience with:
What is ageism and being ageist in the workplaceHow ageism can impact mental healthMisconceptions about age at workWhy we need to value older workersSome of the warning signs of ageismThe role of ageism and genderHey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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In this episode, host Russel Lolacher tackles the pervasive issue of "checked-box leadership" in leadership training — when organizations send employees to leadership programs without a strategic plan for continued growth.
Education and professional development are vital, but without follow-up, support, and real opportunities to apply new skills, they become wasted efforts. We'll share stories like the HR professional who left a conference inspired but unsure how to implement her newfound knowledge back at the office. Join us as we outline actionable steps to move beyond ticking boxes, including providing ongoing coaching, setting measurable goals, fostering peer learning communities, and integrating leadership skills into performance evaluations.
Let's explore how organizations and leaders can truly invest in their teams' development, turning initial training into a stepping stone for continuous growth.And connect with me for more great content!
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