There’s a reason Eric Harkins’ book Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck resonates so deeply—and so painfully. It’s not because the ideas are new. It’s because they still need to be said. When Eric and I sat down for this podcast conversation, we laughed a lot. We also had a few “how is...
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
I had the honor of joining the Female Founders Podcast to share my journey — from experiencing toxic workplaces to founding Salveo Partners and dedicating my career to rehumanizing work. I opened up about the real reasons people struggle with change, what it means to lead with courage, and how we can “upgrade” our mindset...
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.
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.