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Leading Through Relationships with Brad Englert

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This episode dives into the art of building real relationships at work!

Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence, shares the simple, people-centered principles that help us create and nurture authentic connections. With over 40 years as a leader in tech and consulting, Brad has honed three core relationship principles that make teams thrive: knowing others' goals, setting clear expectations, and genuinely caring about their success.

Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or bosses, these tips are surprisingly powerful and refreshingly practical.

Get ready to level up your influence and bring more authenticity to your work life!

The Power of Consequences with Rana DeBoer

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In this episode of Elevate Your Leadership, Rana uncovers the surprising power of consequences in leadership.

From "natural" to "logical" consequences, Rana shares how leaders can use these tools to build accountability, boost team morale, and drive performance. Backed by insights from Gallup and B.F. Skinner, this episode is packed with real-life examples and practical tips to make consequences work for you—not against you.

Get ready to embrace consequences as a fun, impactful part of your leadership toolkit!

Rosie Ward Celebrates 4 Years of Podcasting!

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In this anniversary episode, I pause to celebrate four incredible years of Show Up as a Leader—and wow, what a journey it’s been!

From the spark of an idea during the pandemic to reaching 100,000 downloads across 50 countries, I reflect on how this podcast grew into a platform for authentic conversations about leadership, humanity, and the messiness in between.

BONUS! Mark your calendars for December 10th and join me for a special virtual party celebrating this milestone.

Register here to get details and secure your spot - spaces are limited!

Introducing a New Series: Growth on Purpose with Claire Chandler

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Rosie welcomes Claire Chandler to the podcast family with her new series, Growth on Purpose.

Claire, a survivor of both cancer and corporate culture, shares her no-BS approach to leadership and growing businesses with intention.

Expect raw stories (corporate told her to “tone down her walk” — seriously?) and practical tips on how leaders can inspire teams by embracing authenticity.

Claire gives us a sneak peek of her new series, where she’ll dive into how to lead with purpose, stop turnover, and create a culture that thrives.

Tune in and get ready to grow—on purpose.

The New Leadership Playbook with Lyndsay Dowd

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Ready to rethink how you lead?

Rosie hosts Lyndsay Dowd, founder of Heartbeat for Hire, to talk about leading with heart, building a leadership brand, and the messy, beautiful journey of showing up as your most authentic self.

Lyndsay’s career has been anything but linear—from 23 years at IBM to unexpectedly being fired to launching her own leadership consultancy.

It’s a story about resilience, but more importantly, it’s a lesson in how to flip the script when life throws you a curveball.

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!

Rhythm and Rest with Chris Johnson

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In this episode, Dr. Chris Johnson opens up about the wake-up call that made her rethink how she balances leadership and life. From juggling personal loss to a demanding career, Chris found herself burnt out—until nature reminded her of a simple truth: rest is power.

Tune in for actionable insights and a practice that will help you slow down and show up more fully—because leadership isn't just about doing, it's about being present.

Leveraging Power Moments

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In this episode, Rana dives into actionable strategies to enhance your leadership impact by leveraging "power moments." Moving beyond mindset, Rana guides leaders on how to take purposeful actions that align human needs with business goals.

Discover how to identify and capitalize on key moments throughout your day that can make a difference in your leadership effectiveness.

Tune in to explore how to elevate your leadership by focusing on what truly matters in both your professional and personal life.

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

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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.

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