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Season 2
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In this special throwback episode, Ron and Kristin share an inside look into the fascinating world of prison power dynamics with inma…
4 hours ago
How to Tell a Good Story: Anyone Can Do It | Episode 161
Season 2 Episode 161
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In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff break down the psychology and neuroscience behind grea…
1 week ago
Toxic Loyalty: Why Good People Stay in Bad Systems | Episode 160
Season 2 Episode 160
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In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff unpack the dangerous psychology of toxic loyalty—when …
2 weeks ago
Cults: Why People Join and Why They Stay | Episode 159
Season 2 Episode 159
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In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the psychology behind cults—why people join, why they stay, and why these same influence …
3 weeks ago
Burnout: Why the Most Important Jobs Are Breaking People | Episode 158
Season 2 Episode 158
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Burnout is rising fastest in helping professions—healthcare, education, and public service. This episode breaks down why it’s happeni…
4 weeks ago
Leadership from the NBA to the Campaign Trail with Chris Dudley | Episode 157
Season 2 Episode 157
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In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron and Kristin sit down with former Portland Trail Blazer, businessman, and Oregon …
1 month ago
The Dirty Side of Fraternities: Brotherhood, Leadership, and the Hidden Risks | Episode 156
Season 2 Episode 156
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In this episode, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff break down the reality of fraternity life—where leadership, connection, and opportunit…
1 month, 1 week ago
Dark Psychology at Work: How Manipulation Hides in Plain Sight | Throwback Episode
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In this special throwback episode, Ron and Kristin expose how manipulation operates in everyday workplaces — from charm tactics to co…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Breakdown of the Iran War with Colonel CJ Williams, USMC, Retired | Episode 155
Season 2 Episode 155
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In this episode, Ron and Kristin sit down with returning guest Colonel CJ Williams to break down the rapidly escalating tensions with…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Groupthink: When Smart People Stop Thinking | Episode 154
Season 2 Episode 154
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Groupthink isn’t about intelligence—it’s about pressure. In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down how rooms full of smart, experie…
2 months ago