Podcast Episodes
Back to Search076: What Actually Builds Trust in a Team? (It’s Not What You Think)
In this episode, Erik unpacks one of the most overused and under-examined words in leadership: trust. But instead of vague advice, he gives a direct,…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
075: "What Does It Mean to Truly Empower a Team?" (lessons from Chris Dyer)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this solo reaction, Erik distills three powerful insights from his recent interview with culture expert Chris Dyer. As the pace of ch…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
074: "The Future CEO Will Be a Chief Executive Orchestrator" ft. Chris Dyer
In this episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik sits down with culture strategist and bestselling author Chris Dyer to unpack the hardest leadershi…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
073: Which Leadership Phase Are You In (Really)?
In this solo episode, Erik maps out the leadership lifecycle — from the moment you step into a new leadership role to the point where you’re building…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
072: "Must Capitalism Be Realigned Toward More Desired Outcomes?" (lessons from Dr. Helmut Love)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this solo reflection, Erik recaps and wrestles with the high-stakes conversation he had with Dr. Helmut Love — a guest who isn’t afra…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
071: "Is It Possible to Restructure Capitalism Without Losing its Drive for Innovation? (ft. Dr. Helmut Love)
Erik sits down with Dr. Helmut Love—entrepreneur, spiritual thinker, and former Atlanta mayoral candidate—for a bold conversation about the future of…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
070: Are You Too Nice to Be a Good Leader?
In this solo episode of I Have Some Questions..., Erik flips the script on a widely held belief: that being “nice” makes you a better boss. With char…
1 year ago
069: "How Parental Presence Intersect Across Sports And Leadership" (lessons from Sandy Cohan)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this follow-up to his powerful interview with Sandy Cohan, Erik reflects on how grit, standards, and parental presence intersect acro…
1 year ago
068: "The Dangerous Difference Between Expectations And Standards" ft. Sandy Cohan
In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with mindset coach and author Sandy Cohan to dig into what grit really is—and what it definitely isn’t.…
1 year ago
067: How to Build Rock Star Teams (Even If You Didn't Hire One)
In this solo episode of Leadership Unplugged, Erik breaks down the myth that great teams are hired—and reveals the truth that they’re built. If you’v…
1 year ago