The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience challenges. So, how do we rewrite those stories to help us cope, avoid burnout, and actually grow from the disruption swirling around us?
In this episode, I break it down with practical advice and a gentle reminder: we’re stronger and more resilient than we give ourselves credit for!
Is growth worth it if it burns out your team?
In this episode, Rosie Ward chats with Jessica Lackey about how to scale businesses with purpose and balance without sacrificing human values.
They explore balancing clients, teams, communities, and personal well-being, along with practical strategies like rethinking job descriptions and aligning growth with purpose.
Whether you're a business owner or team leader, this conversation offers valuable insights for scaling sustainably and avoiding burnout.
Rosie Ward and her friend Nikki Lewallen Gregory flip the script, coming together for a lively, in-person conversation that’s part geek-out, part leadership masterclass. This episode is part of our Courageous Leadership series.
After years of virtual connection, Rosie and Nikki finally meet at CultureCon, and the energy is palpable.
What’s on the table? A deep dive into how leaders can align their teams with the right roles by truly understanding their strengths and talents. It’s not just about job descriptions or checking boxes. Rosie and Nikki unpack practical tools to help you move beyond “business as usual” and create intentional, people-first environments where teams thrive.
Grab a notebook. You’re going to want to take notes on this one!
In this episode, Dr. Chris Johnson opens up about the wake-up call that made her rethink how she balances leadership and life. From juggling personal loss to a demanding career, Chris found herself burnt out—until nature reminded her of a simple truth: rest is power.
Tune in for actionable insights and a practice that will help you slow down and show up more fully—because leadership isn't just about doing, it's about being present.
Can remote companies really build strong cultures?
Rosie sits down with Matt Tait, CEO and Co-Founder of Decimal, to uncover the messy middle of building a people-first, values-driven company. Matt Tait has spent his career as an entrepreneur, having previously launched two technology companies.
Matt shares the lessons learned from his past failures, how Decimal grew from a team of two to over 80 employees in five countries, and the intentional strategies he’s implemented to foster a thriving remote culture.
Whether you're navigating leadership challenges or scaling your company, this conversation is packed with takeaways on how to show up authentically, embrace failure, and lead with empathy.
In this episode, Rana dives into actionable strategies to enhance your leadership impact by leveraging "power moments." Moving beyond mindset, Rana guides leaders on how to take purposeful actions that align human needs with business goals.
Discover how to identify and capitalize on key moments throughout your day that can make a difference in your leadership effectiveness.
Tune in to explore how to elevate your leadership by focusing on what truly matters in both your professional and personal life.
The conversation explores the topic of courage in the workplace, specifically in the context of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work.
Hosts, Natalie and Rebecca, interview Julio Quintero, who works with the University of Dayton on DEIB strategic planning. They discuss the importance of courage in speaking up and sharing perspectives, as well as the need for individuals to calibrate their thinking and seek outside perspectives.
In this episode, I tackle the challenge of managing an overloaded to-do list and competing priorities. How do you decide what truly deserves your time and attention, and what can be set aside? We explore a powerful metaphor that can help—imagine all your responsibilities as balls in a bucket. Some are glass, some are wood, and some are rubber.
Glass balls represent the critical tasks that, if dropped, will shatter. Wood balls may get dented but can recover. Rubber balls? They’ll bounce back if you let them drop. Understanding this distinction is key to managing stress and avoiding overwhelm.
Learn how to identify these "balls" in your life, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters. Aligning your actions with your core values and purpose can help you navigate life with more calm and clarity. After all, calm is a leadership superpower!
Tune in to learn how you can juggle life’s priorities more effectively and let your true self shine.
Rosie’s guest Matt Poepsel shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of personal development in leadership.
He introduces the concept of the three killer B ‘s - being, belonging, and something bigger than oneself - and how organizations often fail to meet these higher order needs.
Matt believes in the importance of embracing a selfless approach to leadership and shares examples of organizations that prioritize employee engagement, well-being, and growth.
Explore the interconnectedness of individual well-being and organizational health, the future of work, and the importance of embracing human-centric approaches.
In this episode, Chris Johnson discusses the challenging yet transformative topic of emotional regulation at work.
She recounts a personal story of being on the receiving end of an unexpected rant during a professional interaction. Understand the physiological and psychological reactions we have when triggered and how our deeply ingrained mindsets shape these responses.
Learn practical strategies to transform reactive moments into opportunities for growth.