Leading Change Without Losing People with Summer Miller


What if leading change didn’t have to feel like dragging people uphill in a snowstorm, but instead felt like inviting them on a mission they actually want to join? In this episode, Rosie chats with Summer Miller, a self-described logical, linear thinker who has mastered the art of leading change with heart.

From massive corporate transformations to her own journey of building empathy muscle, Summer brings the receipts on what it really takes to guide people through disruption. Think: fewer mandates, more conversations. Fewer top-down decisions, more fingerprints from your team. They unpack why most change efforts fall flat and how to reframe change as growth by focusing on connection, curiosity, and communication.

Whether you're leading a company, a team, or just trying to navigate your own next chapter, this episode is full of practical gems you'll actually use.

Leveraging Strengths for a People-First Culture

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!

Building a People-First Culture with Matt Tait

Can remote companies really build strong cultures?

Rosie sits down with Matt Tait, CEO and Co-Founder of Decimal, to uncover the messy middle of building a people-first, values-driven company. Matt Tait has spent his career as an entrepreneur, having previously launched two technology companies. Matt shares the lessons learned from his past failures, how Decimal grew from a team of two to over 80 employees in five countries, and the intentional strategies he’s implemented to foster a thriving remote culture.

Whether you're navigating leadership challenges or scaling your company, this conversation is packed with takeaways on how to show up authentically, embrace failure, and lead with empathy.

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