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Are you a high performer who suddenly found yourself managing people — without any real leadership training?
You're not alone. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with strategic advisor and fractional Chief People Officer Lisa Friscia to break down the "accidental people leader" phenomenon — and what to do about it.
Whether you're a founder, subject matter expert, or top executor who just got promoted, this conversation is packed with practical insights on how to make the shift from doing the work to leading the people who do the work.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ What an "accidental people leader" is & why it happens
✅ The biggest mindset shifts new people leaders must make
✅ How to build trust as a leader (not just as a technical expert)
✅ The first 30–90 days strategy for new people leaders
✅ Why leadership is a muscle — not a light switch
✅ How senior leaders can better support newly promoted managers
✅ The role of coaching, mentorship & peer communities in leadership growth
🔗 Connect with Lisa Friscia:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisafriscia/
Her Website: francaconsulting.com
Her Newsletter: https://lisas-newsletter-e68d0b.beehiiv.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleLeader #AccidentalLeader #NewManager #leadershippodcast

Are you leading on autopilot — reacting to everything instead of responding with clarity? In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Selden sits down with leadership aperture coach David Cicerchi to explore one of the most powerful — and underrated — frameworks in modern leadership development.
From navigating volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments to knowing when to zoom in or zoom out, this conversation will completely change how you think about leadership presence, decision-making, and organizational culture.
💡 In this episode, you'll discover:
✅ What Leadership Aperture actually is & why it matters
✅ The difference between narrow, medium & wide aperture leadership
✅ How to consciously expand your leadership range & wisdom
✅ Real-world examples of aperture failures — and how to avoid them
✅ Why VUCA environments demand wider aperture leaders
✅ How trust, purpose & storytelling build all-aperture organizations
✅ What vertical leadership development really means
✅ The Telos Institute's Vertical Frontier Program explained
🔗 Connect with David Cicerchi & the Telos Institute:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcicerchi/
The telos institute: https://www.thetelosinstitute.com/leadershipaperture
His website: www.evolutionaryemergencecoaching.com
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipAperture #VUCALeadership #VerticalDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipCoaching

Do you know who is really working on your team? Often, some of your most talented employees are "masking" their neurodivergence—ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more—just to survive the workday and meet traditional expectations.
In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin welcomes safety and risk expert Nicola Knobel to tear down the stigma surrounding neurodiversity in the professional world. Nicola explains why disclosure is a gift, how the emotional and operational cost of masking is impacting your organization's performance, and why the traditional "weekend off" approach to burnout recovery simply doesn't work for neurodivergent employees.
This conversation is a masterclass for leaders looking to build psychologically safe cultures by asking better questions and creating inclusive systems for everyone.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why disclosure is a gift (and why it's currently a risk)
✅ The real operational cost of "masking" in the workplace
✅ How to identify neurodivergent burnout vs. typical stress
✅ Why asking "what do you need?" is only the first step to building trust
✅ How to build inclusive systems (scaffolding) for the whole team, not just individuals
✅ Why admitting "I don't know" is a critical leadership skill
✅ Strategies to start an advocacy group in your organization
🔗 Connect with Nicola Knobel:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaknobel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in/nicola.knobel/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq7bTdhRIOwqAwl-xfJa9aQ
Her website: www.nicolaknobel.com
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #NeurodiversityAtWork #InclusiveLeadership #ADHD #AutismInTheWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture

Can work actually be fun? Not in the "pizza party" sense, but in a way that drives real productivity? In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Dr. Christie McMullen, founder of the Intentionality Group and host of the Productive Joy podcast, to debunk the myth that professional results require a joyless environment.
Dr. McMullen breaks down her proprietary frameworks for creating a workplace that is safe, logical, fun, and memorable. Whether you're struggling to get your team aligned or you're a new leader trying to figure out how to balance structure with individual talent, this episode provides the exact tools you need to build a high-performance team that actually wants to show up.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The 4 Personality Archetypes: Are your team members Paperclips, Magnifying Glasses, Teddy Bears, or Slinkies? How to align their natural strengths to their roles.
✅ The Psychology of Fun: Why people-first leadership isn't "woo-woo" crap—it’s a bottom-line necessity.
✅ The "Sprinkle, Splash, Flood, Drip" Framework: A better way to communicate complex information so it actually sticks.
✅ Avoiding the "Assumption Trap": Why leaders should stop trying to have all the answers and start asking their teams the right questions.
✅ Creating Psychological Safety: How to normalize failure and create a culture where people can ask questions without fear.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Christie McMullen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christie-mcmullen/
Instagram: @drchristiemcmullen
Her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08FF317FP?ccs_id=946f8019-0fe7-491f-9171-5082a44b7a08https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/...
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #ProductiveJoy #HumanFirstLeadership #TeamManagement #WorkplaceCulture #ManagementTips #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment

We all have habits—some serve our teams, others silently erode them. But how many of these habits are you actually aware of? Research suggests that while most leaders believe they are highly self-aware, only a fraction actually are.
In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin welcomes leadership strategist Jaime Mann to discuss the micro-habits that define high-performing cultures. They dive into the "Super Helper" trap—that well-intentioned urge to swoop in and fix things—and why it’s often the fastest way to demotivate your top performers. Whether it’s the shift from judgment to curiosity or moving from the "Golden Rule" to the "Platinum Rule," this episode provides the tactical awareness you need to refine your leadership approach.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Self-Awareness Gap: Why most leaders overestimate their self-insight and how to bridge that gap.
✅ The "Super Helper" Trap: How jumping in to fix problems unintentionally fosters dependency and pushes away critical thinkers.
✅ Intent vs. Impact: Why your "good intentions" don't matter if your team perceives the impact as negative.
✅ Mastering the "Meta Moment": Using curiosity as a tool to override your brain's judgmental shortcuts.
✅ The Platinum Rule: Moving beyond treating people how you want to be treated, to treating them how they need to be treated.
✅ Avoiding "Doofus-ing": Why we shouldn't assume the worst about team members based on past mistakes.
🔗 Connect with Jaime Mann:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamaryllisproject/
Her Website: www.jaimemann.com
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #LeadershipHabits #SelfAwareness #ManagementTips #TeamCulture #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset

We often hear about the habits successful leaders add to their routine, but what if your growth is actually being stunted by what you refuse to leave behind? Most leaders know exactly where they want to go, but they remain trapped by psychological patterns that keep them exactly where they are.
In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Dr. Rosenna Bakari, author of Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You, to break down the framework that helps leaders repair struggling cultures. They discuss why "Personal Development is Professional Development" and why your current leadership style may have brought you success—but it might be the very thing holding you back from your next level of influence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Hyper Ego Trap: Why "safety" is the lowest level of leadership development.
✅ Silence and Secrecy: How protecting your ego creates organizational silos.
✅ The "Always Done It This Way" Barrier: Transforming tradition from a crutch into a starting point.
✅ Passion vs. Anchor: When to stop using "purpose" as an excuse to ignore data and reality.
✅ Complacency in Success: Why high achievers are actually at the highest risk for stagnation.
✅ The Transition Struggle: How to navigate the shift from "Task Expert" to "Strategic Leader" without relying on micromanagement.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Rosenna Bakari:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthlieswork
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_hIyk9KjxJQ1lZWhiaqDw
X: https://x.com/truthlieswork
📚 Get the Book: Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #SevenExits #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CultureRepair #ManagementStrategy

Are you leading from a place that wasn't built for you? Whether you’re the only woman in the boardroom, a leader in a male-dominated industry, or simply someone who refuses to mirror the "traditional" leadership mold, you’ve likely felt the pressure to sit down and be quiet.
In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Toni Will—General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, TEDx speaker, and author of Rebellious Success—to explore what it truly means to lead with "Untraditional Authenticity."
Toni shares how she navigated 11 years in professional sports, overcoming ego-driven boardrooms and industry norms by leaning into her own identity rather than hiding it. This conversation is a masterclass in staying grounded, building a high-tenure culture, and choosing a growth mindset over the comfort of the status quo.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why "mirroring" traditional leaders is a trap for your credibility
✅ The power of "calling out" your differences instead of pretending they don't exist
✅ How to use the "5 Whys" for behavioral change, not just process improvement
✅ Why vulnerability is a strength (and how to practice it without oversharing)
✅ The difference between "Light Switch" solutions and "Seed" leadership strategies
✅ How to build a high-performance culture that slashes industry-standard turnover
✅ Why the best leaders prioritize a growth mindset over being the "expert"
🔗 Connect with Toni Will through the links below:
Facebook: Toni Lentini Will
Facebook: toniwillofficial
Instagram: @toniwillofficial
Instagram: @imtoniwill
LinkedIn: Toni Lentini Will
And her website: https://www.toniwill.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #UntraditionalLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #WomenInSports #GrowthMindset #ExecutiveLeadership #KalamazooWings #RebelliousSuccess

True leadership isn't about the title on your business card or how charismatic you are in a boardroom—it’s about the observable actions that create momentum. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, Josh Seldin sits down with high-growth operator and coach Kurt Uhlir to discuss why so many organizations fail to bridge the gap between their "culture statements" and their daily reality.
Kurt shares his framework for creating alignment across multifunctional teams, the power of seeking out "healthy conflict," and why leading indicators are the secret to avoiding $50 million failures. Whether you're leading a small startup or a massive manufacturing plant, Kurt’s insights on "contribution over attribution" will change how you measure success.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Charisma Trap: Why hiring for personality instead of observable leadership actions is a recipe for failure.
✅ Healthy Conflict as a Metric: Why silence in a meeting is actually a sign of high risk, not alignment.
✅ Contribution vs. Attribution: How to break down silos by shifting how teams share credit and accountability.
✅ Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: Why most scorecards are looking in the rearview mirror and how to start looking through the windshield.
✅ The 36-Month Horizon: A simple system for balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic investment.
✅ Coaching Over Brute Force: Why "pushing harder" leads to burnout and how to actually increase your team's capacity.
🔗 Connect with Kurt Uhlir:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtuhlir/
His Website: https://ceonetweavers.org/kurt-uhlir/
Two of his articles:
https://kurtuhlir.com/growth-vs-scale/
https://kurtuhlir.com/definitive-guide-to-servant-leadership/
And a profile of Kurt: https://ceonetweavers.org/kurt-uhlir/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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Artist: : Benjamin Tissot
#LeadershipInQuarters #KurtUhlir #BusinessMomentum #LeadingIndicators #HighPerformanceTeams #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipCoaching #CorporateCulture
 

In leadership, as in poker, you are often dealt a hand you didn't choose—but how you play that hand determines your success. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with retired police lieutenant and author Raymond Foster to discuss why leadership is an art based on science, and why "safety" is actually the lowest level of development.
Raymond breaks down his "Speak, Think, Act" framework and explains why the most impactful leadership actions often happen in the quiet moments between the big decisions. From recognizing the "synchronicity" of minor behavioral changes to knowing when to "fold" a vision that has outlived its purpose, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom for leaders at any level.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Five Card Stud Rule: How to maximize the team you have, even when they aren't your "first picks."
✅ Synchronicity in Leadership: Why noticing minor details twice (like a late arrival or unshined shoes) is the key to preventing major failures.
✅ Defining Leadership: Raymond’s definitive take on leadership as "the art of influencing human behavior toward organizational goals."
✅ Modeling the Tell: Why your team is always watching your "tells" and how to intentionally model the behavior you want to see.
✅ The Resilience vs. Resistance Wall: Identifying when you are pushing for the mission versus when you are pushing for your own ego.
✅ The Power of the Pre-Mortem: How to use your imagination to "crash" a vision into obstacles before you ever present it to your team.
🔗 Connect with Raymond Foster:
http://www.hitechcj.com/connect_with_me.html
📚 Get the Book: Leadership: The Texas Hold 'em Way & The Temple Within
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #RaymondFoster #TexasHoldemLeadership #HumanBehavior #Influence #LawEnforcementLeadership #TeamDynamics #StrategicVision
 

Is your leadership a steady flame or a flickering candle?
In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Six Sigma Black Belt and leadership coach Hanna Bauer to explore The Spark of Influence. Many leaders operate in a "flat" state—doing the work, hitting the metrics, but lacking the ignition that drives true high-performance. Hanna reveals that the secret to sustainable influence isn't more effort; it’s a deeper alignment with your core purpose.
Using her background in root cause analysis, Hanna explains how to identify where your "spark" went missing and how to use her signature BEAT Program to reignite it. Whether you are navigating a major career transition, facing the "empty nest" syndrome, or trying to prevent a culture of burnout in your company, this conversation provides the tactical tools to turn your purpose into a powerhouse of performance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Spark vs. The Grind: Identifying the "flat feeling" of misalignment before it turns into total burnout.
✅ The DNA of Influence: Why your purpose is an internal pull that survives changes in your job title or role.
✅ Sacrificial Passion: Understanding that true "spark" often comes with frustration—and how to use that energy for growth.
✅ The BEAT Ignition: How to Believe, Engage, Act, and Transform to move from exhaustion to excellence.
✅ Leading the Next Generation: Why current leadership "tells" are scaring away new talent and how to model a leadership style that others actually want to follow.
🔗 Connect with Hanna Bauer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannad.bauer
Instagram: @hannabauer777
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwgFHRI8SI_0OPUZNU9qCQ
Her Website: https://www.heartnomics.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #TheSparkOfInfluence #IgnitingPurpose #HighPerformanceLeadership #HannaBauer #LeadershipCoaching #PurposeDriven #CultureBuilding
 

Are you leading with compassion, or just managing by metrics? In this episode, Angeline Constantinou joins Josh to discuss why the traditional corporate ladder is often "too cutthroat" and how we can create a more inclusive, high-impact environment. Angeline breaks down why women should seek mentorship outside their organizations to gain an impartial perspective and why "looking within" is the first step to becoming a successful leader.
From her experiences in the Middle East to her tactical "Morning Gratitude" routine, Angeline provides a blueprint for humanizing the workplace. We dive into the "emotional contagion" of leadership—how your mood as a boss spreads like the flu—and how to intentionally pivot toward positivity to build a winning team.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Power of External Mentorship: Why looking outside your company provides the fresh, impartial perspective necessary for true growth.
✅ Leading with Compassion: Moving from "micromanaging" to understanding your team’s "Why."
✅ Emotional Contagion: How to recognize when your stress is infecting your team and how to stop the spread.
✅ The Dubai Insight: What the Middle East can teach us about women's leadership and the global push for equal recognition.
✅ Healing in the Workplace: Why leaders need to be sensitive to "triggers" and the importance of psychological safety for survivors of domestic violence.
✅ The Gratitude Audit: Tactical tools like journaling and "Morning Stillness" to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundant one.
🔗 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinemitchell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeline.constantinou/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_breakthesilence/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGle7MlB-Fz9pWGXVhTiLBg
Her Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #CorporateCulture #Empowerment #Gratitude #PsychologicalSafety #AngelineConstantinou

Are your KPIs hiding your business's "sins"? In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, Josh Seldin sits down with author and entrepreneur Radhika Dutt to dismantle the "old school" approach to management. Radhika explains why our current obsession with KPIs and OKRs is actually a relic of the 1940s assembly line—and why it’s failing in today’s complex, tech-driven world.
Radhika introduces the OHLA Framework, a "puzzle-solving" mindset that replaces rigid targets with curiosity and experimentation. If you’ve ever felt that your team is operating under a "no gap, no yap" mentality—hiding deep-seated problems because they are technically hitting their numbers—this episode will show you how to flip the script and drive true high-performance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The 1940s Management Crisis: Why we are still using assembly-line logic for modern knowledge work.
✅ "No Gap, No Yap": How to break the culture of complacency where "green" dashboards hide "red" realities.
✅ The OHLA Framework: A step-by-step guide to Objectives, Hypothesis, Learnings, and Adaptations.
✅ Goals vs. Puzzles: How a simple shift in language can ignite team curiosity and ownership.
✅ The Trust Paradox: How to delegate effectively by using "puzzles" as a scaffolding for different skill levels.
✅ Performance Development: Moving away from "quantifying" people as numbers and toward "developing" their intuition.
🔗 Connect with Radhika Dutt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS9YDb7Ffq8
Her Website: https://rdutt.com/
And check out her book: https://www.radicalproduct.com/
🛠️ Download the Free OHLA Toolkit: https://www.radicalproduct.com/toolkit/#OHLToolkit
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #RadhikaDutt #OHLAFramework #KPIs #OKRs #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #ContinuousImprovement #InnovationMindset
 

Is your "inner critic" holding your leadership back? Simone Knego joins Josh to reveal how a grueling trek up Africa’s highest peak taught her more about leadership than any boardroom ever could. Together, they break down the REAL Method—a life-changing approach to self-respect, failure, and living without limits.
Simone challenges the "trophy generation" mindset and explains why we need to start celebrating the "red" (failures) to find the "green" (growth). From managing a household of six to speaking on international stages, Simone provides tactical advice on how to stop "just-ing" your life and start owning your power.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The REAL Method: A deep dive into Respect Yourself, Embrace Failure, Ask for What You Want, and Live Without Limits.
✅ Control-Alt-Delete: A simple mindset hack to unfreeze your brain when you're stuck in a negative comparison spiral.
✅ The "Just" Trap: Why removing one small word from your vocabulary can instantly amplify your professional authority.
✅ Celebrating the Red: Why successful leaders (and parents) should treat failure as a necessary "tuition" for growth.
✅ Modeling Leadership: The powerful lesson Simone learned from her daughter about how our self-treatment impacts those we lead.
✅ Fulfillment vs. Obligation: How to find what you actually want, even if your current career was chosen for you.
🔗 Connect with Simone Knego:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/
Her Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_JYO_zP4YJcdM0CccMR6Rg
Her Website: https://simoneknego.com/
📖 Order "Real Confidence": https://realconfidencebook.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #SimoneKnego #RealConfidence #TheREALMethod #SelfLeadership #MindsetHack #WomenInLeadership #OvercomingSelfDoubt #PersonalGrowth #leadershipcoaching
 

Is your "public" brand a mask for "private" duplicity? Bernie Youngblood joins Josh to deliver a wake-up call to the modern executive. In a world where "Coldplay" is now slang for bad behavior and virality is often the result of hypocrisy, Bernie argues that the only way to survive the upcoming leadership reckoning is to stop acting out values and start living them.
Bernie and Josh dive into the difficult reality of aligning personal faith with professional capitalism, the "scrappy" advantage of small AI-driven teams, and why you should never accept a paycheck that costs you your sleep. If you’ve ever felt pressured to sacrifice your gut instinct for a bottom-line win, this episode is the permission slip you need to choose peace over profit.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Transparent World: Why modern leaders can no longer hide bad behavior in the "dead of night."
✅ "Coldplay" Leadership: Understanding the new vocabulary of corporate accountability and public exposure.
✅ The Myth of the "Company Family": Why Bernie believes the family metaphor is a fallacy in a capitalist system—and what to use instead.
✅ Running from Evil: How to identify transactions designed to "destroy" rather than "win," and why you can't afford them.
✅ AI and the Small Operator: Why the next 10 years belong to small, value-aligned teams rather than fractured "aircraft carrier" corporations.
✅ True Wealth: Defining success through peace and presence rather than the size of a dividend check.
🔗 Connect with Bernie Youngblood:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieyoungblood/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernie.youngblood.1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernieyoungblood/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bmyoungblood
Twitter/X: https://x.com/YoungbloodBM
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRdYJkwa6b8tXc4Rhp0Hgw
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bernieyoungblood
And his HotLogic website: https://hotlogicappliances.com/
📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com
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#LeadershipInQuarters #BernieYoungblood #ValuesBasedLeadership #Integrity #AILeadership #CorporateCulture #BusinessEthics #Transparency #SuccessMindset #LeadershipCoaching #FaithAndBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth
 

Is your "fixer" mentality actually destroying your team’s trust? In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, Josh Seldin sits down with legal expert and strategic HR leader Karen Ansen to pull back the curtain on high-trust cultures. Karen breaks down why transparency and consistency are the bedrock of performance, and how leaders can navigate the "messy" human elements of management without losing their authority.
Karen shares her evolution from an "SI" to an "ID" on the DISC profile, proving that while leaders must be empathetic, they are ultimately hired to lead. Together, they explore the "Performance Bucket" theory, the dangers of ego-driven leadership, and how to use curiosity as a weapon against workplace bullying and defensive behavior.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ High-Trust Defined: Why transparency is the only way to keep your team's head off the chopping block.
✅ The DISC Evolution: How understanding your personality profile (and how it shifts) makes you a more effective director.
✅ The "Performance Bucket": A tactical framework for balancing positive, constructive, and personal interactions so you can "withdraw" trust when hard conversations are needed.
✅ Curiosity vs. Assumption: How asking "Why this defense?" can disarm a hostile employee and lead to genuine self-reflection.
✅ Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Why modern boards are prioritizing EQ over traditional metrics and how to spot "low-EQ" red flags.
✅ Managing Up: Strategies for dealing with "impossible" bosses by running interference and staying calm in the face of chaos.
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