Podcast Episodes

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 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Integrity Is on Life Support - Here's How to Bring It Back to Life | Episode 120

Season 2 Episode 120

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the downfall of integrity in American culture. They discuss the "psychology of a sellout" and provide some reasons why people do it, such as sel…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Horrible Bosses | Throwback Episode

Season 2

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In this throwback episode, we're going back to the very first episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of horrible bosses and the lessons you can learn on how NOT to lead.

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Published on 6 months ago

Leadership Lessons from Biden's Cognitive Decline | Episode 119

Season 2 Episode 119

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down leadership lessons from Biden’s cognitive decline. They not only discuss the obvious signs of his downward spiral, they provide sources from …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Leading Through the Fog: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the Brain Crisis No One Talks About | Episode 118

Season 2 Episode 118

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin reveal that Alzheimer’s is the most feared disease in the United States—more than cancer, more than heart attacks. A 2024 survey by the Alzheimer’s Asso…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago