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Leveraging Strengths for a People-First Culture

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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!

Fostering Alignment and Clarity Amidst Change

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Learn about how to foster clarity and alignment especially amidst change. By weaving practical insights with real-life experiences, our hosts underscore the importance of establishing and operationalizing your "lighthouse" – a concept representing an organization's core values and guiding principles. This episode is a treasure trove for leaders striving to create a unified, value-driven, and effective team environment.

Become a Feedback Master

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How do you Become a Feedback Master?

Giving and embracing feedback in the workplace can be an intricate dance. And if you are using the sandwich method, you need to listen to this bonus episode. Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Dr. Rosie Ward share their profound understanding of feedback's powerful role in leadership development and team dynamics. The pair delve into the heart of feedback culture—where openness and the courage to speak truthfully are the cornerstones of growth. Throughout their conversation, Rosie emphasizes the need for leaders to lean into feedback as a transformative tool, framing it as a gift that encourages self-awareness and empowerment. She casts light on the practical implementation of a feedback culture through concepts such as the "square squad.”

Defusing Drama: How to Recognize and Avoid Drama Triangles

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Leaders, your job is not to enable people to argue with reality but to call upon them to be effective and successful regardless of the circumstances. In today's special BONUS episode, our host Rosie Ward is joined by Nikki Lewallen Gregory for an insightful discussion on diffusing drama and recognizing ego in the workplace. Together, they unpack the drama triangle and explore how leaders can navigate and minimize workplace drama to create a more harmonious and productive environment. Join us as we uncover valuable insights that will empower you to lead with courage and embrace a mindset that fosters a healthier workplace culture. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation that promises to equip you with practical strategies for becoming a more effective and empathetic leader.

Calling Others to Greatness with pictures of Dr. Rosie Ward and Nikki Lewallen Gregory

Courageous Leadership Series: Calling Others to Greatness

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In this special bonus episode, host Rosie Ward is joined by friend, fellow podcaster, and Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at the PeopleForward Network, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, for a conversation around courageous leadership. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts, the dangers of taking responsibility for others' outcomes, and common mistakes leaders make when trying to inspire greatness. Tune in as Rosie Ward and Nikki shares their insights and experiences on how to effectively call others to their own path of greatness. Get ready for a conversation filled with valuable nuggets that can transform your leadership approach.

Courageous Leadership Series: Tools for Future-Ready Leaders

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In this special bonus episode, host Rosie Ward is joined by her friend, fellow podcaster, and Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at the PeopleForward Network, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, for a conversation around some key aspects necessary for us to show up as courageous and successful future-ready leaders in our lives. Becoming a better leader and, in turn, the best and most authentic version of yourself is a never-ending and often challenging journey. When you lean into the messiness of life and take time for self-reflection, you can figure out how to get out of your way and increase your positive impact on those around you. Listen in as Nikki and Rosie go deeper into various tools and aspects of showing up as a courageous leader, where you can lean into the cringe without tapping out when things get tough.

Courageous Leadership Series: What it Takes to Show Up as a Courageous Leader

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“Leadership is not about a title or a role, it’s a mindset and set of behaviors. Which means that every single one of us has an opportunity to show up as a leader in our life.” When you lean into the messiness of life and take time for self-reflection, you can learn how to get out of your own way and increase your positive impact on those around you. In this special bonus episode, I am joined by my friend, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, fellow podcaster and Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at the PeopleForward Network. We discuss the power of investing in personal development to become a better leader and the most authentic version of yourself.