Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership


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.

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.

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