Podcast Episodes

Leadership Comparisons From the Northwest and the South | Episode 129

Season 2 Episode 129

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In this episode, Kristin and Ron compare leadership lessons shaped by culture, language, and tradition in two very different regions of the U.S.: the Northwest and the South. From coded…

Published on 2 days, 16 hours ago

Jealousy in the Workplace: When Envy Turns Dangerous | Episode 128

Season 2 Episode 128

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Jealousy — it’s the quiet poison of the workplace. From backhanded compliments and gossip to outright sabotage, envy can destroy trust, cripple collaboration, and, in rare cases, even l…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Special Guest: Former Executive Producer and Author Tom Blomquist | Episode 127

Season 2 Episode 127

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In this episode, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Tom Blomquist, an award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, and author whose work has shaped some of televisi…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Saboteurs Within: What’s Really Holding You Back | Episode 126

Season 2 Episode 126

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In this eye-opening episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into the dirty side of self-sabotage by taking the Saboteur Assessment from Positive Intelligence. Get ready for a raw, honest con…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

More Than Survival - Leadership Lessons From the Wild With Jeff Zausch | Episode 125

Season 2 Episode 125

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In this gripping episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Discovery Channel’s ultimate survivalist, Jeff Zausch. With more survival …

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

My Boss is a Narcissist! | Throwback Episode

Season 2

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In this throwback episode, we're going back to the third episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of narcissistic bosses!

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Wa…

Published on 1 month ago

How Pod Bros Changed the Political Landscape in America: What Can We Learn? | Episode 124

Season 2 Episode 124

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin don’t just explore leadership—they dive headfirst into the world of power, influence, and how a few mic’d-up men with cigars and bourbon reshaped Americ…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Goes Too Far | Episode 123

Season 2 Episode 123

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin define toxic positivity and the fallout of fake morale.  They provide information and solutions to combat this issue and they promote authenticity when …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Modern Women Are Under-Skilled (and Overwhelmed) With Special Guest January Donovan, Founder and CEO of the Internationally Acclaimed "The Woman School" | Episode 122

Season 2 Episode 122

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In this landmark episode, The Dirty Side of Leadership welcomes its very first guest—and we came out swinging. January Donovan, founder and CEO of The Woman School, joins Ron and Kristi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

How the Chemicals in the Brain Can Enhance Your Leadership | Episode 121

Season 2 Episode 121

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the intricate workings of our brain and the chemicals that can enhance leadership skills. They discuss dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, testoster…

Published on 2 months ago