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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.

Mattering Is the Future of Leadership with Zach Mercurio

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What if the key to transforming workplace culture isn’t perks or programs, but one powerful, overlooked human need?

Rosie sits down with Zach Mercurio, author of “The Power of Mattering” and one of Inc.'s top 50 leadership experts, to explore why mattering might just be the most important leadership skill of our time.

Together, they unpack how feeling seen, valued, and essential isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” it’s a basic human need that directly impacts engagement, trust, and performance. Zach gives insights on why intuition doesn’t scale, how “soft” skills are now business-critical, and why the future of leadership depends on how we treat each other in the next interaction.

From practical tools like the “Noticing Notebook” to powerful mindset shifts that rehumanize the workplace, this episode is packed with soul and strategy.

Leading with Heart at Global Scale with Brian Garish

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What if the secret to scaling leadership across 70,000 people wasn’t strategy, but staying human?

Rosie catches up with Brian Garish, an unapologetically people-first leader who brings equal parts strategy, humility, and heart. From mopping floors at Walgreens at 16 to guiding global teams across 20+ countries, Brian shares real talk about staying grounded, leading with courage, and putting purpose over ego.

They dive into the art of listening at scale, why leadership is about how you make people feel, and how culture isn’t what’s on the wall, it’s what happens in the halls.

Laughter, reflection, and practical gems unfold, highlighting what it means to lead more humanely, whether at the helm of a global organization or creating impact in everyday spaces.

From Commander to Facilitator: Leading by Design with Alain Hunkins

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What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people?

Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting).

From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

Real Talk on Leadership and Culture with Rosie Ward

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I was honored to be a guest on the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, where I had the chance to share my passion for helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential. In our conversation, I dive into how fostering authentic connections, resilience, and human-centered workplaces can transform not only cultures but the people within them....

No Title, No Problem: Lead from Any Seat with Tim Lupinacci

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What if leadership isn’t about your job title, but about how you show up, every single day? Tim Lupinacci is back, and he's bringing the fire. As CEO and Chair of one of America’s top law firms, Tim’s not just talking about leadership from the top… he’s on a mission to prove that Everybody Leads.

Tim and Rosie dive into why leadership isn’t reserved for the C-suite, how small daily practices shape powerful leaders, and what it means to have a “leadership aroma.” He shares the backstory behind his new book, podcast, and nonprofit—all named “Everybody Leads”—and breaks down his go-to acronym for COURAGE.

Whether you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or just trying to do the next right thing in this VUCA world, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and seriously rethink what it means to lead.

How Asking for Help Transforms Teams and Results

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Leaders — asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign you’re human. And it’s how we create the kind of psychological safety and connection that truly transforms our teams. I joined Matt Poepsel, PhD, on his “Lead the People” podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability, why we tend to resist it,...

What the HR! podcast by Twin Cities SHRM

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I was thrilled to join the What The HR! podcast, with hosts Becky Lauseng & Larry Bourgerie, of Twin Cities SHRM, for a conversation about what it really takes to lead in today’s ever-changing world. We dug into what it means to be a future-ready leader—and why our organizations can’t afford to rely on outdated leadership...

Rosie in My Pocket: Embrace Calm & Pause

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Feeling emotionally hijacked lately? You're not alone—and you're totally human.

Rosie gets real about the power of calm as your leadership superpower. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to react before we reflect. But what if you could pause, breathe, and lead with clarity instead?

Tune in for simple tools to help you move from chaos to calm. Spoiler: your breath might be the best leadership tool you’re not using enough.

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