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Culture Is Everyone’s Job with Brett Hoogeveen

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Culture isn’t fluffy, it’s the invisible force shaping everything from performance to quality of life, and most leaders are getting it wrong.

Rosie sits down with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of BetterCulture, to break culture down into something refreshingly practical. From defining culture as the behaviors we expect from one another to dismantling the “core values con job,” Brett brings a no-nonsense, engineer’s mindset to a topic that’s often overcomplicated. This conversation is packed with real-world examples, from how to build culture top-down and bottom-up to the small, consistent actions that actually move the needle.

If you’ve ever felt like culture is too abstract to fix or too big to influence, this episode will change your perspective. You’ll walk away with tangible tools, a clearer roadmap, and a powerful reminder that every person can shape a better workplace.

Amping Up Human-Centered Leadership with Matt Bergmann

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In an industry not known for warmth or emotional intelligence, one CEO is quietly rewriting the rules of leadership. Rosie sits down with Matt Bergmann, CEO of Laketown Electric, to unpack how intentional culture building, human connection, and radical transparency are fueling extraordinary business growth and loyalty.

From handwritten notes and leadership academies to crystal-clear career paths and mentorship expectations, Matt shares the simple but powerful practices that help his people feel truly valued and loved. Together, Rosie and Matt explore why relational leadership is becoming even more critical in an AI-driven world and how authentic care for employees can translate into real competitive advantage.

This conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights for people-first leaders ready to strengthen culture, future-proof their organizations, and show up with courage in times of constant change.

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.

Rebuilding Respect at Work with Gregg Ward

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What if the root of today’s workplace dysfunction isn't strategy or skills, but a basic human disconnect?

Rosie sits down with Gregg Ward, founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, to explore the crisis of disrespect in our workplaces and society. With a background that spans theater, journalism, and groundbreaking police training, Gregg shares how respect isn’t just a nicety, it’s a critical leadership skill tied to performance, connection, and healing.

They dive into the neuroscience of respect, generational shifts, and how even small behaviors like interrupting can quietly erode trust. From the R Factor Workshop to little league umpiring, Gregg models what it means to lead with empathy, accountability, and courage.

If you've ever felt frustrated by incivility, overwhelmed by AI-driven change, or unsure how to help your team thrive, this conversation will bring both clarity and hope.

Respect is a feeling. Respect is a choice.

The Courageous Leadership Series: From Stuck to Sustainable: Future-Ready Leaders for Human-Centered Cultures

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The leadership pipeline is crumbling. Gen Z doesn’t want in. Current leaders want out. So… what now?

In this episode of the Courageous Leadership Series, Dr. Rosie Ward brings it all home with urgent, research-backed insights into what it truly takes to become a future-ready, human-centered leader. This isn’t just another chat. Rosie unpacks the "why" behind her years of research and gives a bold reality check: without rethinking how we lead, workplaces will continue to feel lonely, disconnected, and unsustainable.

With Nikki Lewallen Gregory guiding the conversation, Rosie dives into sobering data on burnout, disconnection, and the leadership pipeline crisis, but also offers a path forward. Learn about her three-pronged approach to future-proof leadership that begins with inner work, strengthens team trust, and embeds systems for real, lasting change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or questioned your place in leadership, this episode will reignite your sense of purpose and provide practical tools to lead with courage, connection, and clarity. Let’s build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

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 Showing Up to Lifting Up: The Power of Supportive Leadership with Jen Marr

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Rosie is back with the brilliant Jen Marr, Founder and CEO of Showing Up LLC, and a three-time author. In her new book, Lifting Up, Jen equips leaders with the tools to build healthy, productive teams where no one feels unseen or unsupported.

In this episode, they dive into what it really means to lead with heart in a high-tech, high-disruption world. From the “five 80s” to the 2-10 Rule, Jen drops real, practical tools for creating workplaces where people feel seen and supported.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “soft skills,” this convo will give you the clarity and confidence to lead with connection.

Cultural Cohesion with Claire Chandler

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It’s time to ditch the drama and build real-deal trust.

In this episode, Claire shares goosebump-worthy stories from Zappos' heart-led customer service to Sikorsky’s mission-driven helicopter reveal—to show how storytelling creates unstoppable cultural cohesion.

Claire spills secrets on how to give your team the space to break stuff, decode communication styles, and rally around a shared enemy.

If you’re ready to turn chaos into cohesion and lead with more heart, this one’s for you.

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