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The Importance of Well-Being and Growth in Leadership with Matt Poepsel

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.

Courage: Part 2 with Rebecca Johnson, Natalie Johnson and Shontra Powell

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In this episode, Rebecca and Natalie explore the relationship between courage, humility, energy, and connection in the workplace with special guest Shontra Powell.

Shontra shares a personal story about a challenging leadership role where she had to find the courage to admit her mistakes and seek to understand her team. She emphasizes the impact of humility in leadership and the importance of relinquishing control to celebrate different perspectives and approaches.

Rosie in My Pocket: Taking Responsibility for Others’ Outcomes

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In this episode, Rosie challenges listeners to let go of taking responsibility for others' outcomes. She shares that leaders often try to save people or work harder than the individuals themselves, whether in the workplace, parenting, or coaching.

Rosie emphasizes that while leaders should call others to greatness, provide clear expectations, and be supportive, they must let go of attachment to the outcomes. Rosie reminds us that when we let others be responsible for their own success, everyone gets to shine a little brighter.

Re-release: The Power in the Pivot with Andrea Butcher

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Does it feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to achieve your vision, find clarity, and maximize your impact? Andrea Butcher, CEO of HRD and podcast host of Being [at Work], says the solution is to go big picture. In this popular re-released episode, she shares her four-step visioning process and discusses the importance of knowing exactly what you’re working toward. Listen in to hear how to go from reacting to challenges and responding to them instead within the context of your goals.

Rosie in My Pocket: Helping & Fixing vs. Serving

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The impact of our word choices is profound. With years of experience guiding clients and colleagues, Rosie shares her insights into the crucial distinction between helping, fixing, and serving.

Learn why helping can unintentionally position others as weak and fixing can make them feel broken.

Through Rosie's nuanced discussion, leaders will discover how shifting towards a mindset of service allows them to see others—and themselves—as whole and complete.

Challenge yourself when using helping or fixing language by replacing it with words of service. This kind of transformative language can lead to significant changes in how we interact with others, fostering a more empowering and supportive leadership style.

Learn how adopting a service-oriented approach can amplify your leadership impact.

People Buy You First

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In this episode host Rana DeBoer shares actionable insights to help you elevate your leadership game.

Rana sheds light on the intent, influence, and impact formula that leaders can use to drive greater results and outperformance within their teams and organizations.

She emphasizes the importance of being purpose-driven, energy-fueled, action-orientated, and knowledge-hungry—components of her "peak leadership" approach grounded in over 25 years of coaching experience.

Listeners will learn practical tips like setting clear intentions before meetings and conversations, understanding their unique influence, and consistently checking for impactful results in leadership interactions.

Don't miss this episode for an enriching leadership coaching experience that prepares you for future-ready organizational culture.

Balancing Accountability and Compassion in Leadership with Jeff Fortner

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Jeff Fortner, Clinical and HR Director at Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, joins host Rosie Ward to discuss the power of living authentically and leading with vulnerability. Jeff, coming from a multicultural, multinational family with five kids, three of whom are adopted, shares his heartwarming journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Rosie emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the need for leaders to humanize themselves through difficult conversations.

In this episode, Jeff delves into his self-limiting story of transitioning into a new role in healthcare without a clinical background, highlighting how he overcame challenges by seeking feedback and understanding from his team.

Jeff shares practical advice on transparency and the significance of face-to-face contact with employees. He stresses the need to provide different avenues for team feedback and the importance of circling back to it, ensuring intentional action is taken.

The episode wraps up with candid insights and heartfelt experiences from Jeff, underscoring the key takeaway that showing up as a decent human being is foundational to effective leadership.

Rosie in My Pocket: Kintsugi

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In this episode, Rosie Ward emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Rosie reflects on the beauty of allowing one's flaws and scars to be visible rather than hiding them in pursuit of unattainable perfection. Through small doses of learning and inspiration, Rosie challenges listeners to leverage their imperfections to show up as the best version of themselves in the world.

Rosie in My Pocket: Permission to be New

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In this episode, Rosie Ward explores the often-overlooked courage of being new. She unravels the undue pressures individuals place on themselves to excel instantly in new roles or skills. Through compelling anecdotes and actionable advice, she educates on the necessity of embracing imperfections when setting boundaries, clear expectations, or engaging in growth-focused feedback discussions.

Rosie in My Pocket: When Others Deflect Growth Feedback

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In this episode, Dr. Rosie Ward tackles the challenge of dealing with defensive reactions to growth feedback. Rosie emphasizes the importance of learning to constructively receive difficult feedback, a skill she deems vital for successful leadership and personal development. Rosie's own experiences become the focal point, offering listeners actionable steps for cultivating a culture that embraces challenging feedback. Utilizing anecdotes from her professional practice and parenting, Rosie effectively dismantles the barriers to growth, inspiring her audience to transform feedback into a catalyst for letting their "sparkle shine.”