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!
Category: The Better Boss
The Better Boss Podcast
The Essential People Management Skills Every Leader Needs
“Because leading people is still a human skill.”
What makes a good manager great? It’s not the systems or the software. It’s how well you lead people. In each 20-minute episode of The Better Boss, host Gregg Ward shares one proven people management technique you can put into practice immediately.
As Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership and author of the award-winning, bestselling business fable The Respectful Leader, Gregg brings decades of expertise to every conversation.
Joined by top managers from global corporations, he’ll break down exactly what each technique is, when to use it, how to apply it, and why it delivers results. You’ll even hear it demonstrated in real scenarios.
Whether you’re managing your first team or leading an entire organization, this podcast offers practical tools to manage people more effectively, starting today.
