Amping Up Human-Centered Leadership with Matt Bergmann
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Release Date: 04/09/2026
Culture Is Everyone’s Job with Brett Hoogeveen
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
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,...
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The Better Boss: Be Respect Worthy with Amy West
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Respect is not soft. It is strategic, tested in hard conversations, and earned in the moments that matter most. Gregg sits down with Amy West, VP of Corporate and Customer Performance at Kentro, for a grounded and powerful conversation about what it really means to be respect worthy as a leader. Drawing from her military background, government contracting experience, and corporate leadership journey, Amy shares how trust is built through honesty, consistency, preparation, and the courage to admit you do not know everything. From navigating grief on a team to leading through tension,...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Foster a Sense of Mattering
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Feeling invisible at work is not just frustrating, it is deeply human. Rosie challenges leaders to rethink one of the most overlooked drivers of engagement and wellbeing: the fundamental need to feel like we matter. Drawing inspiration from research and real leadership conversations, Rosie explores why clarity, connection, and consistent reminders of purpose are essential for helping people feel seen and valued. She shares a powerful perspective on becoming a “chief reminding officer” and how intentional communication can reconnect individuals to meaning in both their professional and...
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Amping Up Human-Centered Leadership with Matt Bergmann
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
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...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Everyone's Going Through Something
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Judgment is fast. Empathy takes intention. Rosie invites listeners to slow down and look beneath the surface of the people around them. Using the iceberg analogy and real everyday examples, Rosie challenges people-first leaders to rethink the stories they tell themselves about others. From hidden struggles like financial pressure and caregiving responsibilities to the quiet emotional loads many carry at work, this episode shines a light on the unseen layers of the human experience. Rosie explores why our brains default to assumption and how curiosity can become a leadership superpower when...
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Leading Beyond Fear and Into Growth with John Hagel III
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
What if the greatest threat to your organization isn’t disruption, AI, or the economy… but unspoken fear quietly shaping every decision? Rosie sits down with renowned strategist and author John Hagel III, founder of Center for Growth and Beyond Our Edge, as well as the author of “The Journey Beyond Fear.” Together, they unpack how fear of the future silently drives resistance, stifles learning, and fuels the very behaviors that keep teams stuck. From the myth of the “burning platform” to the hidden immune systems inside organizations, John challenges the way we think about change,...
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The Better Boss: Practice Regular Respect with Bill Guyan
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Leadership is often defined by big decisions and bold strategies, but what if the real difference comes down to the small, consistent moments that shape how people feel every day? Gregg sits down with respected executive and military veteran Bill Guyan to explore the quiet discipline of practicing what they call regular respect. Drawing from experiences leading soldiers in combat and guiding hundreds of employees through the uncertainty of COVID, Bill shares how empathy, humility, and steady communication can transform culture from the inside out. He reflects on lessons learned the hard way,...
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Rosie in My Pocket: Failing Well
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Failure has a terrible PR team. Rosie takes on one of the most common leadership roadblocks she sees in her coaching work, the fear of failure. From perfectionism to people pleasing, so many leaders are wired to avoid missteps at all costs. But what if the real growth edge is not avoiding failure, but building the muscle to fail well? Drawing on the concept of intelligent failures popularized by Amy Edmondson, Rosie reframes failure as a tool for learning, connection, and courage. She shares practical exercises to help you challenge your internal narrative, reflect on past missteps that turned...
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The DREAM Framework for Bold Leaders with Scott Tavlin
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
What if the very thing that once broke your confidence could become the fuel that defines your purpose? ✨ Rosie sits down with nationally recognized motivational speaker and award-winning radio host Scott Tavlin to unpack the mindset shifts that turn self-doubt into service. From being excluded as a kid to losing his biggest cheerleader at 24, Scott shares how heartbreak reshaped his definition of success and gave birth to his DREAM framework: Decide, Reasons, Environment, Action, Measure. This conversation is equal parts heart, grit, and practical leadership wisdom. If you’ve ever felt...
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Rosie in My Pocket: The Value of Taking Breaks
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Ever feel like taking a break means falling behind? Rosie flips that narrative, championing a powerful truth: real leaders don’t grind, they recharge. Rosie dives into the science and strategy behind “strategic play,” inspired by research from Adam Grant. She unpacks why rest isn’t a luxury but a leadership necessity, how breaks fuel creativity and deepen learning, and why sustainable impact starts with harmony, not hustle. If you’re used to working weekends and measuring worth by your to-do list, this episode is your permission slip to pause. Rosie shares how even high-performers...
info_outlineIn 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.
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Laketown Electric
Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn
Learn more about Salveo Partners
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Learn more about PeopleForward Network
Key Takeaways:
- Culture grows through intentional daily leadership behaviors
- Human connection becomes more valuable in AI workplaces
- Mentorship strengthens leadership pipelines and succession readiness
- Transparency builds trust during uncertainty and change
- Feeling valued and loved drives performance and retention