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How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In
May 4, 2026
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Risk Aversion Is Not a Leadership Strategy
Apr 30, 2026
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What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership
Apr 27, 2026
51m 37s
Stop Saying Yes To Work Like It's Leadership
Apr 24, 2026
9m 50s
Conscious Leadership Without Causing Harm
Apr 20, 2026
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| 5/4/26 |  How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In | What makes employees truly buy into their work, their team, and their organization? In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with business strategist, leadership coach, and author Dave Garrison about what drives employee buy-in and why so many teams slide into disengagement. Dave shares why leaders often unintentionally shut people down, how curiosity and vulnerability create stronger connection, and what it takes to build a culture where people feel ownership, tru... | 43m 58s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Risk Aversion Is Not a Leadership Strategy | In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher explores the difference between risk aversion and risk awareness — and why playing it safe can quietly damage trust, engagement, innovation, and culture. Russel shares how leaders can move beyond fear-based decision-making by asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and creating space for thoughtful experimentation. Because doing nothing is still a decision — and sometimes the riskiest one. And ... | 8m 46s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership | What if better leadership isn’t found in management books, but in nature itself? In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with executive coach and author Kelly Wendorf about what leaders can learn from nature to build healthier teams and stronger workplace cultures. Drawing from her book Flying Lead Change, Kelly shares insights on trust, psychological safety, curiosity, conflict, and why thriving leadership may look more like ecosystems than hierarchies. A fresh p... | 51m 37s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | Stop Saying Yes To Work Like It's Leadership | Saying yes isn’t leadership. In this episode, Russel Lolacher explores the hidden cost of constant agreement — and how it impacts your team’s capacity, priorities, and performance. Learn how to stay collaborative, set boundaries, and make better decisions about when to say yes… and when not to. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime | 9m 50s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Conscious Leadership Without Causing Harm | What does conscious leadership actually look like at work? In this episode, Russel Lolacher talks with coaches Trevor Stevenson and Dale Allen of Conscious Lead Life about self-awareness, triggers, power, and how leaders can show up with more intention, care, and impact. If you want to lead without overpowering others or operating on autopilot, this conversation is for you. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on I... | 1h 06m 28s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | I Don't Have To. I Get To. | A single phrase overheard on a podcast stopped Russel mid-step — and it's been on his desk ever since. In this episode, communications and leadership veteran Russel Lolacher explores how swapping two small words can shift you from feeling buried by your day to actually owning it. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime | 8m 36s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Why Most Leaders Get Motivation Wrong | What actually motivates people at work? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with leadership advisor, researcher, and The Motivation Mix co-author James Root about why motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all. James shares how outdated workplace assumptions continue to shape leadership, talent, and team dynamics — and why understanding what truly drives people is essential to building healthier cultures and better results. A practical conversation on motivation, ind... | 59m 43s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | You Can Over-Communicate | We hear it all the time in leadership: “You can’t over-communicate.” But that’s not always true. In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how too much communication can feel patronizing, overwhelming, or even damaging to trust. This episode looks at why great leadership communication isn’t about repetition for repetition’s sake—it’s about reading the room, understanding your audience, and adapting your message with intention. And connect with me for more g... | 7m 03s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Why Great Leadership Needs Better Systems | In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with Karl Staib, founder of Systematic Leader, about why leadership needs more than good intentions. They explore how better systems shape habits, improve communication, strengthen accountability, and create healthier workplace cultures. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime | 55m 05s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Are You Measuring Leadership Wrong? | What if the way we measure leadership is completely off? In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher challenges the usual focus on KPIs, deadlines, and delivery—and asks what really matters. Trust, growth, values, and the impact we leave on people may be the real leadership scorecard. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime&... | 8m 28s | ||||||
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| 3/17/26 | When Internal Communication Breaks Down | In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher speaks with Alejandra Ramirez, founder of Ready Cultures, about why internal communication often fails in organizations. They discuss how misaligned messaging damages workplace culture, why clarity matters in leadership communication, and how Alejandra’s Head–Heart–Hands framework helps leaders communicate what’s happening, why it matters, and what teams should do next. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes&... | 57m 04s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | Leadership Meetings vs Management Meetings (And Why You Need Both) | Most meetings focus on tasks, updates, and deadlines. Others focus on people, growth, and trust. Both are necessary—but they serve very different purposes. In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores the difference between management meetings and leadership meetings, and why leaders need to be intentional about which one they’re running. Management meetings help move the work forward. Leadership meetings help move the people forward. When leaders confuse the two, ... | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | You Get the Team You Deserve | Leaders often complain about their teams — disengaged employees, poor performance, difficult conversations. But what if the real issue isn’t the team? In this episode, Russel sits down with leadership expert David Dilger to explore how leaders shape the behavior, performance, and culture of their teams — often without realizing it. They discuss why avoiding tough conversations hurts everyone involved, how focusing on observable behaviors changes the way leaders manage performance, and why tru... | 51m 45s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | The Most Dangerous Leaders Don’t Look Dangerous | Some of the most damaging leaders aren’t the obvious tyrants. They’re the ones celebrated on stages, praised in boardrooms, and admired on LinkedIn. In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores how performative leadership can hide behind recognition, results, and a polished public image. He challenges leaders to look beyond awards and social media presence to examine the real impact leaders have on their teams. Because leadership isn’t defined by the story a leader tells — it’s defined by t... | 8m 20s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict | What if conflict isn’t the problem — but the engine of innovation? In this episode, innovation expert Jeff DeGraff joins Russel to explore why adaptability isn’t about reacting to change — it’s about embracing ambiguity, practicing paradox, and creating constructive conflict inside your teams. They discuss: Why over-alignment kills innovationThe difference between reacting and adaptive thinkingHow small experiments build momentumWhy culture isn’t a “thing” — it’s how leaders leadThe role of v... | 55m 11s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | Values Over Feelings in Leadership | Are you leading from values — or reacting to emotions? In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores why values must anchor workplace decisions, culture, and accountability. Empathy matters. But without clear values, leadership becomes mood management. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime | 10m 16s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Toxic Positivity vs. Authentic Leadership | Is workplace positivity building trust — or masking real problems? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with author Johanna Laurent to unpack the difference between authentic positivity and the kind that shuts people down. They explore: Why leaders focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s workingThe self-work required before you can lead others wellHow to create space for honesty without sliding into negativityWhy you can get results and build a great environment... | 53m 30s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Stop Calling Yourself a People Leader | When did leadership stop being about people? The rise of the term “People Leader” sounds progressive — but it may reveal a deeper problem. If leadership needs a qualifier, something’s already broken. In this solo episode, Russel challenges the language we use and what it says about how we actually lead. Because leadership without people… isn’t leadership. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me o... | 8m 38s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Building an Olympic Mindset at Work | What can leaders learn from Olympic athletes? Former cycling champion and high-performance coach Lee Povey breaks down why winning is out of your control — and why focusing on process, feedback, and adaptability is what truly drives performance. This episode challenges hustle culture, fixed leadership styles, and ego-driven management. Because the Olympic mindset isn’t about medals. It’s about becoming better — every day. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes ... | 1h 02m 02s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Really Investing in Your Team Isn’t Optional — It’s the Work | Putting time on a calendar isn’t investment. Sending a survey isn’t support. In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher challenges leaders to stop assuming and start asking: What does meaningful investment actually look like for my team? Because if they don’t feel it — it doesn’t count. Curiosity. Consistency. Personalization. That’s the work. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFo... | 7m 38s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Busy Is a Leadership Problem (Not a Badge of Honor) | In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with leadership expert and author Kishshana Palmer to unpack why being “busy” has become one of the most damaging habits in modern leadership. They explore how busyness blocks clarity, weakens relationships with teams, fuels burnout, and quietly erodes organizational culture. Kishshana shares how leaders can shift from constant reactivity to intentional strategy, why clarity is a leadership responsibility, and what it really ... | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Talking Is Not Walking: When Leadership Mistakes Dialogue for Action | “Let’s start the conversation” has become a comfortable way for leaders to delay real change. In this R@W Note mini-episode, Host Russel Lolacher explores why talking about improvement isn’t the same as starting it — and how conversation without follow-through quietly damages trust, morale, and credibility at work. Leadership isn’t measured by what’s said in the meeting. It’s measured by what happens after it ends. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes S... | 7m 51s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Tying Motivation to Purpose at Work | Motivation is often treated as something leaders can manufacture from the outside — incentives, goals, performance systems. But without purpose, motivation rarely lasts. In this episode, Ryan Rigterink breaks down why purpose is personal, contextual, and constantly evolving — and why leaders get motivation wrong when they assume it’s one-size-fits-all. We explore how identity, experience, and intention shape engagement, how trust underpins any meaningful motivation strategy, and why shared pu... | 52m 52s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Silence Isn’t Neutral: When Leaders Wait, Teams Drift | Silence in leadership is rarely intentional — but it’s never neutral. In this short R@W Note episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how delayed communication, hesitation, and “waiting until we know more” can unintentionally create confusion, anxiety, and cultural drift on teams. Leaders often hold back for good reasons: they want clarity, the right answer, or more information. But while leaders are thinking, teams are interpreting — filling gaps with assumptions, stories, ... | 7m 38s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | When Job Fit Fails ADHD at Work | ADHD in the workplace is often framed as a performance issue — but what if the real problem is job fit? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with ADHD career coach Shell Mendelson to unpack why capable, skilled ADHD employees struggle in roles that were never designed for how they think, focus, and work. Together, they explore why performance improvement plans miss the point, how workplace expectations quietly erode confidence, and why creativity and innovation ... | 58m 23s | ||||||
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