Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward
Show Up as a Leader helps you lead authentically, break barriers, and make a positive impact, no matter your role. Dr. Rosie Ward leverages experience, stories, books, ideas, and insights to help further our understanding of ourselves.
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Amping Up Human-Centered Leadership with Matt Bergmann
04/09/2026
Amping Up Human-Centered Leadership with Matt Bergmann
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. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about 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
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Rosie in My Pocket: Everyone's Going Through Something
04/07/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Everyone's Going Through Something
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 connection truly matters. Lean into curiosity. Choose empathy. And never let life’s challenges dull your sparkle. ✨ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Curiosity builds stronger connections than quick judgment Everyone carries hidden struggles beneath the surface Assumptions often reflect our fears, not reality Empathy strengthens trust and workplace belonging Check in intentionally with people who seem fine
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Leading Beyond Fear and Into Growth with John Hagel III
03/26/2026
Leading Beyond Fear and Into Growth with John Hagel III
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, strategy, and leadership. But this isn’t just about fear. It’s about rediscovering what John calls the passion of the explorer, the deep human drive to learn, connect, and create meaningful impact. If you care about building future-ready, people-first organizations that thrive in uncertainty, this conversation will expand your thinking and reignite your courage. Additional Resources: Learn more about the Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Fear of the future drives organizational resistance. Learning means creating new knowledge, not training. Burning platforms intensify fear, not transformation. Scale the edge instead of forcing top-down change. Cultivate passion of the explorer over engagement.
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The Better Boss: Practice Regular Respect with Bill Guyan
03/25/2026
The Better Boss: Practice Regular Respect with Bill Guyan
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, including the shift from command-driven leadership to influence rooted in trust and emotional intelligence. Together, they unpack the idea of the emotional bank account and why leaders who invest daily in human connection create organizations that are resilient, engaged, and built to thrive. This episode is a grounded reminder that extraordinary leadership often looks like ordinary respect done consistently. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Respect compounds through small consistent leadership behaviors Empathy strengthens trust during uncertainty and organizational stress Leaders must model culture before expecting others to follow Listening often solves more than immediate problem-solving Taking care of people drives sustainable business success
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Rosie in My Pocket: Failing Well
03/17/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Failing Well
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 into breakthroughs, and even invite perspective from others. This is not about celebrating mistakes. It is about stepping into new territory with intention and humility. If you are ready to loosen perfectionism’s grip and lead with more freedom, this episode is your invitation to experiment, reflect, and grow. And as always, never ever let anyone dull your sparkle ✨ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Intelligent failures fuel growth and innovation Perfectionism blocks leadership courage Start small when experimenting Reframe past failures as learning moments Ask others for perspective on missteps
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The DREAM Framework for Bold Leaders with Scott Tavlin
03/12/2026
The DREAM Framework for Bold Leaders with Scott Tavlin
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 stuck in head trash, overwhelmed by competing priorities, or unsure how to move from inspiration to real momentum, this episode will recharge you. Scott and Rosie explore how clarity cuts through noise, why your why must be bigger than you, and how intentional action transforms ordinary leaders into extraordinary impact-makers. Get ready to leave lighter, clearer, and ready to lead on purpose. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Misery is a choice, response creates leadership. Decide clearly to eliminate cognitive overload. Your why sustains you through adversity. Environment determines growth and resilience. Immediate action builds unstoppable momentum.
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Rosie in My Pocket: The Value of Taking Breaks
03/03/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: The Value of Taking Breaks
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 benefit from intentional downtime and offers a practical challenge to help you build space for play and perspective into your week. It’s time to stop wearing burnout like a badge and start choosing rhythms that actually sustain your brilliance. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Breaks help sustain harmonious passion long-term Creativity thrives when we step away from work Strategic play is a performance enhancer Overworking dulls joy and effectiveness Intentional rest deepens learning and insight
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Setting the Tone in 90 Days with Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley
02/26/2026
Setting the Tone in 90 Days with Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley
What if your entire leadership legacy hinged on just 90 days? Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley have interviewed over 10,000 healthcare executives, and what they discovered might change how you approach the start of any leadership role. The duo joins Rosie to reveal why the first 90 days of a new role aren’t just an onboarding window but a foundation that shapes trust, culture, and long-term credibility. Through stories ranging from CEO pancake breakfasts to hospital dorm mattress overhauls, they share actionable insights and surprising truths about what great leaders do (and avoid) in their early days. You’ll hear the difference between quick and hurried leadership, how to win over the influential “middle,” and why you should never underestimate symbolic actions. Whether you’re a new leader, in a career transition, or mentoring others, this episode is full of real talk and wisdom you won’t want to miss. Get ready to rethink how you start strong, and stay grounded. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: The first 90 days shape your leadership legacy Symbolic actions speak louder than lofty speeches Quick leaders plan; hurried leaders skip steps Focus on the middle 50% to gain momentum Culture is influenced through consistent intentional behavior
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The Better Boss: Be The First to Respect
02/25/2026
The Better Boss: Be The First to Respect
The fastest way to elevate your leadership doesn’t require a new strategy, a bigger budget, or a corner office. It starts with one word: hello. In this episode of The Better Boss, Gregg breaks down a deceptively simple yet transformational practice called “Be the First to Respect.” Drawing from his early career at John Jay College and the unforgettable example of a president who made everyone feel seen, Gregg reveals why initiating a greeting, and using someone’s name, carries far more influence than most leaders realize. Backed by social psychology and practical experience from the R-Factor Leadership Workshop, Gregg explains how being the first to acknowledge someone removes hesitation, builds instant rapport, and creates a powerful ripple effect of respect throughout your organization. This isn’t about small talk. It’s about intentional connection. It’s about sending the message that every person matters. If you want your team to warm up to your ideas, receive your feedback openly, and genuinely respect your leadership, this episode gives you a technique you can use today. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Say hello first, it’s a leadership move. Use people’s names to affirm their worth. Respect reduces social friction instantly. Initiation creates a powerful ripple effect. Consistency earns trust and reciprocation.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Remedy 3 Causes of Job Misery
02/17/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Remedy 3 Causes of Job Misery
What if the secret to boosting team engagement isn’t about adding more perks, but eliminating the pain? Rosie breaks down a timeless framework by Patrick Lencioni that remains incredibly relevant in today’s workplace. She dives into the three root causes of job misery, anonymity, irrelevance, and immeasurement, and offers tangible, people-first ways leaders can address them head-on. Whether you're looking to re-energize your team, deepen relationships, or connect daily work to meaningful impact, Rosie shares practical, heartfelt strategies that go beyond theory and into real action. If you're ready to create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and proud of what they do, this one's for you. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: People crave being seen, known, and valued. Connection requires intentional curiosity and presence. Relevance comes from knowing your work matters. Recognition feedback fuels purpose and engagement. Clear goals help measure and celebrate impact.
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Cones, Community & Culture with Meggan Kerkenbush
02/12/2026
Cones, Community & Culture with Meggan Kerkenbush
What if investing in first-time employees could shape the future of work? 🍦 Rosie sits down with Meggan Kerkenbush, co-owner of the iconic Bridgeman’s Ice Cream brand, to explore how a 90-year-old company is thriving by leading with heart, purpose, and people-first practices. From serving up sundaes to teaching life skills, Meggan shares how their small business is building future-ready leaders, one scoop at a time. They discuss the value of community partnerships, supporting team members through personal adversity, and why flexibility and intentionality are non-negotiable in modern leadership. Meggan opens up about navigating her husband’s ALS diagnosis while running a seasonal business and why showing up as your full, human self is the most important leadership trait of all. Whether you're leading a multigenerational team, managing part-timers, or just needing a reminder that your work matters beyond the bottom line, this one’s for you. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Pivoting is essential for sustainable, human-centered leadership. Invest in youth employees, even if temporary. Life challenges require leadership rooted in flexibility. Strong communities start with intentional business involvement. Showing up imperfectly is still leadership.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Endurance
02/03/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Endurance
What if endurance isn’t about pushing through, but tuning in? Rosie revisits her days teaching endurance spin classes to reflect on what true endurance means in our lives today. She invites us to rethink our relationship with hard moments: not as something to get through, but something to be present in. From savoring a rainy walk to being truly moved by the presence of loved ones, Rosie challenges us to stop just enduring life and start deeply experiencing it. Through personal stories and heartfelt reflection, she offers a compelling invitation to reconnect with the beauty, even in the mundane. Because when we stop enduring and start engaging, we unlock our true sparkle. ✨ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Endurance challenges us mentally, not just physically Life is more than pushing through to the next thing Presence turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ones We often endure instead of embracing the journey Let go of autopilot and rediscover your sparkle
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Introducing The Better Boss with Gregg Ward
01/28/2026
Introducing The Better Boss with Gregg Ward
What if the first step to better leadership isn’t strategy, but respect? Rosie officially welcomes Gregg Ward to the Show Up As a Leader family with a bold new series: The Better Boss. In this intro episode, they explore the urgent need for human-centric leadership in today’s VUCA world. Gregg shares how his unconventional path, from theater to training NYPD officers in de-escalation, shaped his life’s mission: helping leaders communicate with compassion and lead with respect. Together, they dive into why managers at every level feel overwhelmed, how stress fuels disrespect, and why “just give me the tool” isn’t just a cry for help, but a call for practicality. You’ll get a sneak peek at what to expect from this powerful monthly series, including short-burst learning and real-world demos of proven techniques like Respectful Listening. Whether you're a new manager, seasoned exec, or someone who’s tired of the command-and-control playbook, this is your invite to show up differently. Don’t be a butthead… be a better boss! Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Respect starts with you, don’t wait for others first Stress is the root of most disrespectful behavior One practical skill at a time makes change stick People don’t need fluff, they need useful tools Listening to understand calms conflict and builds trust
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Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership
01/22/2026
Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership
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. Additional Resources: Get Eric’s book - Learn more about Key Takeaways: Leadership starts with self-awareness and accountability Under-performers destroy culture faster than anything Courageous conversations are non-negotiable for real leadership Subject matter experts don’t equal good people leaders Build teams where Monday mornings don’t suck
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Rosie in My Pocket: Being Our Best
01/20/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Being Our Best
What if your “best” looked completely different today than it did yesterday, and that was still enough? Rosie shares a vulnerable and powerful reflection drawn from the Dare to Lead curriculum, challenging the way we judge ourselves and others. She unpacks what it really means to be our best, fully authentic selves, even when we’re struggling, and why assuming others are doing their best can be a game-changer for leadership and life. With her signature mix of heart, clarity, and real talk, Rosie invites us to drop perfection, embrace boundaries, and lead from a place of grace. Whether you’re supporting a struggling team member or battling your own inner critic, this short but mighty message will inspire you to lead with more empathy, impact, and authenticity. Tune in and discover the kind of leadership that meets people, yourself included, exactly where they are. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Your best changes with seasons. Grace is essential. Judgment blocks leadership and authentic human connection. Boundaries uphold generosity, not cancel it. Leadership is presence, not perfection. Everyone’s struggling, assume best intentions.
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Rebuilding Respect at Work with Gregg Ward
01/08/2026
Rebuilding Respect at Work with Gregg Ward
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. And it’s one we need now more than ever. Additional Resources: Watch Gregg’s TEDx: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Respect is felt, not thought. It's deeply emotional Workplace disrespect is at a 50-year high Stress fuels most disrespectful behavior Respectful leadership can be learned and modeled One leader can shift an entire culture
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Rosie in My Pocket: Intentional Resets
01/06/2026
Rosie in My Pocket: Intentional Resets
What if the most important thing your team needs right now isn’t a new strategy, but a reset? Rosie invites us to consider the intentional, proactive resets we often overlook. While momentary resets help us realign in the middle of chaos, Rosie challenges us to go further, and to step out of the momentum and create space for reflection, realignment, and recalibration. Whether it's after a major project, a season of change, or just the end of a week, these moments are ripe for choosing how we want to move forward. Rosie leaves listeners with a clear invitation: stop riding the wave of life on autopilot. Take the wheel. Plan your resets. Drive your own growth. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Schedule proactive resets, not just reactive ones. Reflect weekly on what worked and didn’t. Life's momentum can blur intentional living. Be the driver, not just the passenger. Resets help realign goals with current realities.
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The Courageous Leadership Series: From Stuck to Sustainable: Future-Ready Leaders for Human-Centered Cultures
12/18/2025
The Courageous Leadership Series: From Stuck to Sustainable: Future-Ready Leaders for Human-Centered Cultures
🚨 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. 💡 Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Human connection is irreplaceable in the AI age. Leadership must start with personal transformation and self-awareness. Current and future leaders are avoiding formal leadership roles. Culture change requires systemic, not just individual, transformation. Emotional safety and team trust are foundational for change.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Giving Extra Grace
12/16/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Giving Extra Grace
What if the key to stronger leadership isn’t pushing through, but slowing down? Rosie gets personal about what it really takes to lead well when life gets messy. From unexpected stressors to brain fog and simple mistakes, Rosie shares how she’s learning to extend more grace, to herself and others, and how that shift is actually making her more effective. She explores how to move from judgment to curiosity, chaos to clarity, and exhaustion to empowerment. By applying leadership tools like “above the line” thinking to her own challenges, Rosie models what it looks like to recalibrate without shame. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence, intention, and progress. Whether you're leading a team or just trying to get through a tough season, this one’s a must-listen reminder that giving yourself more grace isn’t letting go, it’s leveling up. 💫 Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Slow down to avoid avoidable mistakes. Ask for and accept help. Build buffer time into your schedule. Practice self-compassion over self-judgment. Grace fosters resilience and effectiveness.
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Mattering Is the Future of Leadership with Zach Mercurio
12/11/2025
Mattering Is the Future of Leadership with Zach Mercurio
What if the key to transforming workplace culture isn’t perks or programs, but one powerful, overlooked human need? Rosie sits down with Zach Mercurio, author of “The Power of Mattering” and one of Inc.'s top 50 leadership experts, to explore why mattering might just be the most important leadership skill of our time. Together, they unpack how feeling seen, valued, and essential isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” it’s a basic human need that directly impacts engagement, trust, and performance. Zach gives insights on why intuition doesn’t scale, how “soft” skills are now business-critical, and why the future of leadership depends on how we treat each other in the next interaction. From practical tools like the “Noticing Notebook” to powerful mindset shifts that rehumanize the workplace, this episode is packed with soul and strategy. 💡💬 Additional Resources: Get Zach’s book: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Mattering is distinct from belonging or recognition. Mattering happens in micro, everyday interactions. You can't program your way to engagement. Soft skills are essential leadership capabilities. Intention and presence matter more than perfection.
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Redefining Leadership Through Love with Gretchen Schott
12/04/2025
Redefining Leadership Through Love with Gretchen Schott
What if loving your job wasn’t a luxury, but your right? Rosie sits down with growth strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Gretchen Schott to unpack the powerful idea of leading with love and why joy at work isn’t just possible, it’s a choice. They dive into what it really means to feel affirmed and significant in your role, the difference between being nice and kind, and why being a loving leader doesn’t mean being soft. Gretchen shares her framework for leadership rooted in humility, confidence, and motivation, and offers practical, real-world ways to bring more meaning, energy, and connection to your work. If you’ve ever wondered how to thrive (not just survive) in your career, this episode is your permission slip to lead, and live, with love. 💖 Additional Resources: Get Gretchen’s book: “” Listen to Gretchen’s podcast: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Joy at work is a daily, personal choice. Leadership combines humility, confidence, and motivation. Influence, not authority, defines true leadership. Soft skills are essential power skills. Kindness requires clarity, not avoidance.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Turning to Wonder
12/02/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Turning to Wonder
How often do you find yourself thinking, “They should know better,” or “Why would they do it that way?” Rosie gets real about our human tendency to judge, and how that instinct quietly blocks us from truly showing up for others. She shares a transformative mindset shift inspired by the Center for Courage and Renewal’s Circle of Trust touchstone: When the going gets rough, turn to wonder. 💭✨ Rosie invites us to pause judgment and instead lean into curiosity. What might be happening beneath the surface? What if there’s more to the story? These small shifts can dramatically improve how we lead, relate, and support those around us. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, reactive, or overwhelmed lately, this episode offers a grounded, actionable path forward, rooted in compassion and courage. Let’s turn to wonder and see what opens up. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Judgment blocks our ability to serve others. Wonder invites curiosity over criticism. Curiosity strengthens personal and team connections. Choosing wonder builds courage in tough moments. Turning to wonder enhances relational effectiveness.
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Every Leader Needs a Personal Board of Directors with Melanie Stuber
11/27/2025
Every Leader Needs a Personal Board of Directors with Melanie Stuber
What if the key to leadership isn’t having all the answers, but being brave enough to show up without them? Rosie sits down with Melanie Stuber, former corporate exec turned culture guide and CEO of Cultivate and Thrive, to talk about the real work behind authentic leadership. From shedding the pressure to be “perfect” in a male-dominated industry to building a personal board of directors that actually fuels your growth, Melanie shares her journey of choosing courage over control and presence over polish. 💬 Together, they unpack what it truly means to thrive as a leader in today’s world, where connection is currency, and vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but a superpower. Melanie’s practical frameworks, reflection questions, and perspective shifts will leave you thinking deeply about how you show up, for yourself and your people. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, leading a team, or just tired of playing small, this conversation will give you the tools, and the nudge, you need to lead with purpose and power. ✨ Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Vulnerability builds trust and stronger team connections. Self-awareness is often overestimated but crucial. Authentic leadership inspires more than perfection does. Everyone needs a personal board of directors. Leadership starts with knowing your own value.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Bucketing Your Time
11/18/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Bucketing Your Time
Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Rosie introduces a powerful four-bucket framework that helps you sort your work into what energizes you, what’s just neutral, what drains you, and what you wish you had time for. This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about clarity, boundaries, and aligning with your strengths. Whether you’re a leader ready to optimize your team's gifts or simply craving more fulfillment in your day-to-day, Rosie shows you how this simple reflection exercise can open up honest conversations and create space for everyone’s sparkle to shine ✨. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Bucket tasks into love, neutral, drain, and aspirational. Use insights to set boundaries and advocate for needs. Identify tasks to delegate or drop without guilt. Align work with your strengths and natural flow. Help your team operate from their zones of genius.
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Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul with Tim Leman
11/13/2025
Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul with Tim Leman
How do you scale a people-first culture without sacrificing speed or consistency? Rosie dives into a real, transparent conversation with Tim Leman, CEO of Gibson, as he shares how embracing process became the unexpected accelerator for growth, speed, and consistency across a multi-location business. From recruiting top talent using assessments like Kolbe and Working Genius to creating psychological safety through team-based transparency, Tim breaks down exactly how they’ve built a high-performance culture without losing their heart. He even gets vulnerable about ego, stepping back from a big opportunity, and how a good system can actually bring freedom. ⚙️ If you think systems kill creativity, this episode might just change your mind. Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Systems create speed, not rigidity. Assessments improve team fit and communication. Leaders must know when to step back. Clarity fuels aligned, empowered teams. Growth demands process, transparency, and resilience.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Put People First
11/04/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Put People First
What if the way you label people is quietly eroding trust, connection, and collaboration in your workplace? Rosie unpacks a powerful truth many leaders overlook: when we define people by their roles, titles, or conditions, we strip away their humanity. Whether it’s calling someone “a diabetic” or placing a CEO on a pedestal, these seemingly small habits can create distance and reinforce hierarchy. Rosie invites us to pause and shift our lens, and to see the person first. 🫶 This isn’t about theory. It’s a real-world challenge to catch ourselves in those micro-moments when judgment creeps in and instead choose curiosity and connection. 🤝 Get ready for a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to lead with heart and re-humanize the spaces we work in. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Labels reduce people to roles or conditions. Titles don’t define a person’s worth. Everyone has insecurities regardless of position. See the human behind the label. Curiosity fosters connection; judgment breeds disconnection.
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Leading with Heart at Global Scale with Brian Garish
10/23/2025
Leading with Heart at Global Scale with Brian Garish
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. 🐾 Additional Resources: Learn more about Learn more about Key Takeaways: Leadership is about how people feel, not what you do. Stay connected to frontline realities, not just strategy. Listening without follow-up erodes trust and culture. Values must be lived, not framed on the wall. Accountability and compassion can, and must, coexist.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Black Belt Attitude
10/21/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Black Belt Attitude
What if your biggest breakthroughs came after you wanted to quit?🥋 Rosie gets real about grit, resilience, and the surprising lessons learned from watching her son earn his black belt in TaeKwonDo. Rosie takes us behind the scenes of this journey to unpack why passion isn’t enough, what it means to show up when it’s hard, and how committing to the bigger picture (even when it’s uncomfortable) can transform who we become. Whether you’re facing a challenge, tempted to throw in the towel, or just need a spark of motivation, this Rosie in My Pocket will inspire you to dig deep, stay the course, and embrace that black belt attitude. ✨ Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Passion fades; commitment carries you forward. Grit matters more than initial excitement. Growth comes from pushing through resistance. Don’t give up. Ask for help instead. Show up even when it’s hard.
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From Commander to Facilitator: Leading by Design with Alain Hunkins
10/09/2025
From Commander to Facilitator: Leading by Design with Alain Hunkins
What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people? Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting). From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up. Additional Resources: Get Alain’s book: “” Learn more about Key Takeaways: Leadership is about facilitating human potential, not authority. Connection begins with consistent, credible, human behavior. Clear communication requires shared understanding, not assumptions. Collaboration thrives on safety, energy, ownership, and purpose. Great leaders operate by design, not default.
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Rosie in My Pocket: Red Lights
10/07/2025
Rosie in My Pocket: Red Lights
🚦What if hitting every red light was exactly what you needed? Rosie turns a frustrating drive full of red lights into a powerful reflection on life, leadership, and the magic of slowing down. Instead of blowing through the signs that tell us to pause, what if we embraced them as invitations to stop, breathe, and tune in? Rosie challenges our go-go-go mindset and explores how those seemingly annoying interruptions, on the road and in life, might actually be divine nudges to reflect, reset, and lead with greater presence. So next time you hit a red light, don’t just sit there... take the moment, soak it in, and move forward with clarity. Additional Resources: Learn more about Key Takeaways: Red lights are invitations to pause and reflect. We often rush due to an action bias. Pausing helps us lead with intention. Stillness reveals what we might be ignoring. Interruptions can be gifts, not annoyances.
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