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The Better Boss: Be the First to Respect

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The fastest way to elevate your leadership doesn’t require a new strategy, a bigger budget, or a corner office. It starts with one word: hello.

In this episode of The Better Boss, Gregg breaks down a deceptively simple yet transformational practice called “Be the First to Respect.” Drawing from his early career at John Jay College and the unforgettable example of a president who made everyone feel seen, Gregg reveals why initiating a greeting and using someone’s name carries far more influence than most leaders realize.

Backed by social psychology and practical experience from the R-Factor Leadership Workshop, Gregg explains how being the first to acknowledge someone removes hesitation, builds instant rapport, and creates a powerful ripple effect of respect throughout your organization.

This isn’t about small talk. It’s about intentional connection. It’s about sending the message that every person matters.

If you want your team to warm up to your ideas, receive your feedback openly, and genuinely respect your leadership, this episode gives you a technique you can use today.

Rosie in My Pocket: Remedy 3 Causes of Job Misery

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What if the secret to boosting team engagement isn’t about adding more perks, but eliminating the pain?

Rosie breaks down a timeless framework by Patrick Lencioni that remains incredibly relevant in today’s workplace. She dives into the three root causes of job misery, anonymity, irrelevance, and immeasurement, and offers tangible, people-first ways leaders can address them head-on.

Whether you're looking to re-energize your team, deepen relationships, or connect daily work to meaningful impact, Rosie shares practical, heartfelt strategies that go beyond theory and into real action. If you're ready to create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and proud of what they do, this one's for you.

Cones, Community & Culture with Meggan Kerkenbush

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What if investing in first-time employees could shape the future of work?

Rosie sits down with Meggan Kerkenbush, co-owner of the iconic Bridgeman’s Ice Cream brand, to explore how a 90-year-old company is thriving by leading with heart, purpose, and people-first practices. From serving up sundaes to teaching life skills, Meggan shares how their small business is building future-ready leaders, one scoop at a time.

They discuss the value of community partnerships, supporting team members through personal adversity, and why flexibility and intentionality are non-negotiable in modern leadership. Meggan opens up about navigating her husband’s ALS diagnosis while running a seasonal business and why showing up as your full, human self is the most important leadership trait of all.

Whether you're leading a multigenerational team, managing part-timers, or just needing a reminder that your work matters beyond the bottom line, this one’s for you.

Rosie in My Pocket: Endurance

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What if endurance isn’t about pushing through, but tuning in?

Rosie revisits her days teaching endurance spin classes to reflect on what true endurance means in our lives today. She invites us to rethink our relationship with hard moments: not as something to get through, but something to be present in.

From savoring a rainy walk to being truly moved by the presence of loved ones, Rosie challenges us to stop just enduring life and start deeply experiencing it. Through personal stories and heartfelt reflection, she offers a compelling invitation to reconnect with the beauty, even in the mundane. Because when we stop enduring and start engaging, we unlock our true sparkle.

Introducing The Better Boss with Gregg Ward

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What if the first step to better leadership isn’t strategy, but respect?

Rosie officially welcomes Gregg Ward to the Show Up As a Leader family with his bold new series: The Better Boss. In this intro episode, they explore the urgent need for human-centric leadership in today’s VUCA world. Gregg shares how his unconventional path, from theater to training NYPD officers in de-escalation, shaped his life’s mission: helping leaders communicate with compassion and lead with respect.

Together, they dive into why managers at every level feel overwhelmed, how stress fuels disrespect, and why “just give me the tool” isn’t just a cry for help, but a call for practicality. You’ll get a sneak peek at what to expect from this powerful monthly series, including short-burst learning and real-world demos of proven techniques like Respectful Listening.

Whether you're a new manager, seasoned exec, or someone who’s tired of the command-and-control playbook, this is your invite to show up differently. Don’t be a butthead… be a better boss!

Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership

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What if the secret to transforming workplace culture is simply refusing to tolerate bad leadership?

Rosie sits down with Eric Harkins, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author of “Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Mornings Don't Suck.” With over 25 years of experience reshaping how leaders lead, Eric shares the two critical things that keep organizations from being great, and what to do about them. Together, they unpack why underperformance and toxic leadership persist, even in companies striving for people-first cultures.

From the importance of courageous conversations to building a leadership model rooted in self-awareness, Eric lays out his practical LEAD framework to create workplaces people actually want to show up for. If you've ever rolled your eyes on a Monday morning or felt stuck working with someone who drains your energy, this episode is your call to action.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what it really means to show up as a leader.

Rosie in My Pocket: Being Our Best

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What if your “best” looked completely different today than it did yesterday, and that was still enough?

Rosie shares a vulnerable and powerful reflection drawn from the Dare to Lead curriculum, challenging the way we judge ourselves and others. She unpacks what it really means to be our best, fully authentic selves, even when we’re struggling, and why assuming others are doing their best can be a game-changer for leadership and life.

With her signature mix of heart, clarity, and real talk, Rosie invites us to drop perfection, embrace boundaries, and lead from a place of grace. Whether you’re supporting a struggling team member or battling your own inner critic, this short but mighty message will inspire you to lead with more empathy, impact, and authenticity.

Tune in and discover the kind of leadership that meets people, yourself included, exactly where they are.

Rebuilding Respect at Work with Gregg Ward

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What if the root of today’s workplace dysfunction isn't strategy or skills, but a basic human disconnect?

Rosie sits down with Gregg Ward, founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, to explore the crisis of disrespect in our workplaces and society. With a background that spans theater, journalism, and groundbreaking police training, Gregg shares how respect isn’t just a nicety, it’s a critical leadership skill tied to performance, connection, and healing.

They dive into the neuroscience of respect, generational shifts, and how even small behaviors like interrupting can quietly erode trust. From the R Factor Workshop to little league umpiring, Gregg models what it means to lead with empathy, accountability, and courage.

If you've ever felt frustrated by incivility, overwhelmed by AI-driven change, or unsure how to help your team thrive, this conversation will bring both clarity and hope.

Respect is a feeling. Respect is a choice.

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