The Future of Leadership is Female with Don Barden
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Release Date: 03/13/2025
From Me to We: Why Leadership Is a Team Sport with Morag Barrett
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
What if the secret to better leadership isnāt in your strategy... but in your relationships? š¤Æ Rosie sits down with Morag Barrett, executive coach and bestselling author, to explore what it really takes to lead with heart in todayās disconnected world. From ditching the myth of āgoing it aloneā to embracing leadership as a full-contact team sport, Morag drops wisdom on building trust, showing up with vulnerability, and turning workplace relationships into your superpower. If youāve ever wondered how to move from āmeā to āweā or how to make your workplace more human, this...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Shaking the Tree
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
When life stops going your wayā¦ do you sit and sulk or shake the tree? š Rosie shares a timeless parable that hit her like a lightning bolt, reminding us that while we canāt control the wind, we can control how we respond. Tune in for a powerful mindset reset and a nudge to stop waiting and start creating your own momentum. Letās shake things up! šš³ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Lifeās obstacles are inevitable, but our reaction to them is a choice. Waiting for external change keeps us stuckāagency begins when we act....
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The Three Ps of Effective Leadership with Andrew Adeniyi
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Rosie is joined by Andrew Adeniyiāfirst-gen Nigerian American, CEO of AAA Solutions, and author of āThe Circle of Leadershipāāfor a no-fluff convo on what makes cultures click. They dive into Andrewās simple but powerful āThree Ps Frameworkā (Purpose š”, People š„, Process š) and unpack how inclusive leadership = effective leadership. From āFail Forward Fridaysā to bringing purpose into everyday one-on-ones, this episode is full of real talk, human-first insights, and āaha!ā reminders we all need. Additional Resources: Get Andrewās Book - Learn more...
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Dear 22-Year-Old Me: Career Truths I Wish I Knew with KL Shaw
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
šļø In this episode, KL is flipping the script as her daughter, Haiden, grabs the host mic and things get real! From quitting college and selling cars to launching a company at 51, KL opens up about her unconventional path, imposter syndrome moments, and learning to lead with heart ā¤ļø. Itās a candid convo full of laughs, life lessons, and the kind of wisdom you wish someone had shared sooner. Perfect for anyone who's ever taken the scenic route to success šāØ Additional Resources: Learn more about The Salary Bump: Learn more about Key Takeaways: ...
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Cracking the Code: Technical vs. Adaptive Leadership with Nikki Lewallen Gregory
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
šļø In this episode of the Courageous Leadership Series, Rosie and Nikki dive into the messy world of change. From a quirky ring-switching exercise š to unpacking why we default to comfort zones, they explore the difference between technical fixes and adaptive transformations. Learn how faulty mental programs hold us back, what adaptive leadership really looks like, and why transformation isnāt a quick fixāitās a journey. Buckle up for some real talk, laughs, and lightbulb moments! š” Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Change...
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A Future to Buy into and Build with Claire Chandler
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
In this episode of Growth on Purpose, Claire dives into the final pillar of her growth methodology: Alignment on What Matters š”. She busts the myth that everyoneās replaceableāusing a jaw-dropping NFL story (Peyton Manning fans, tune in š) to show what happens when you ignore succession planning. Claire shares eye-opening stats, a bit of tough love, and practical tools to help you build a future your team actually wants to be part of. Itās all about making sure your people donāt just stayāthey grow. Ready to stop winging it? Letās go! Additional Resources: Whatās...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Use Needs to Resolve Conflict
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Conflict is a part of lifeābut it doesnāt have to be a showdown āļø. Rosie shows us how conflict can actually strengthen relationships! By focusing on core human needsālike feeling seen, heard, and valuedāwe can stop battling and start building. Itās not about giving in, itās about getting creative and finding a win-win. Ready to turn tension into teamwork? Letās go! š Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Conflict is a natural part of relationships and doesnāt have to be destructive. At the root of most conflicts are unmet core...
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Leading Out Loud: Permission to Be Real with Mark McFatridge
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
In this episode, Rosie chats with Mark McFatridgeāFounder & CEO of Quade and former bank presidentāabout what it really means to be unapologetically authentic š„. From ditching the tie to leading with heart, Mark shares how embracing who he truly is unlocked not just his own success, but a culture of authenticity around him. They dive into how to create environments where people thrive by being themselves, why the āThree Aāsā matter, and how to break free from roles that no longer serve us. This oneās part inspiration, part gut-check, and all heart ā¤ļø. Additional...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Embrace Calm & Pause
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Feeling emotionally hijacked lately? šµāš« You're not aloneāand you're totally human. Rosie gets real about the power of calm as your leadership superpower. With everything going on in the world, itās easy to react before we reflect. But what if you could pause, breathe, and lead with clarity instead? Tune in for simple tools to help you move from chaos to calm. Spoiler: your breath might be the best leadership tool youāre not using enough. šØāØ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Calm is a leadership superpower, especially in...
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Fresh Out, Fired Up: A Gen Z Take on Work, Life & Whatās Next with Haiden Sweeney
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
šļøāØ In this special episode of āThe Career Bump,ā KL gets personalāinterviewing her daughter, Haiden Sweeney, a soon-to-be college grad with bold dreams and fresh insights! From juggling three jobs to landing multiple job offers, Haiden dishes on job search burnout, why Gen Z is redefining success, and how DMs (yep, really!) helped her get in the door. If you're raising, mentoring, or hiring Gen Zāor are Gen Zāthis convo is your must-listen mix of heart, hustle, and real talk about the future of work š¼šš¬ Additional Resources: Learn more about The Salary...
info_outlineš„In this powerful episode, Rosie sits down with Don Barden, a classically trained economist and global business expert, to unpack groundbreaking research on leadership.
Drawing from his three-year global study, Don shares data-driven insights from his new book, Here Come the Girls, revealing that female-led organizations outperform their male-led counterparts 3 to 1 in revenue, profitability, and employee retention.š©āš¼
This episode isn't about genderāitās about truth and effective leadership. Don dives deep into the critical problem-solving strategies that set high-performing leaders apart, offering three actionable steps anyone can apply to lead better. šŖ
Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with insights that will challenge your thinking and transform the way you lead.āØ
Additional Resources:
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Learn more about Don and his work!
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Key Takeaways:
- Research shows female-led businesses outperform male-led ones 3 to 1 in revenue, profit, and retention.
- The secret? A different approach to problem-solvingārooted in sympathy, empathy, and empowerment.
- Leadership isnāt about being in chargeāitās about stewarding, empowering, and elevating others.
- Organizations that embrace this leadership style see higher productivity, stronger cultures, and unstoppable growth.
- The future of leadership is collaborative, human-centered, and ready for change.