When a company’s values don’t match its actions, the impact can be devastating. Kim and Amy speak with investigative journalist Gardiner Harris about his book, No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson. Harris uncovers how a company once seen as the gold standard of integrity used its famous “Credo” to build emotional trust while covering up harmf ... Show More
Yesterday
Radical Candor Goes to Hollywood: Lessons from Adam Richman and the Film 7 | 38
Great films aren’t just about talent — they’re built on trust, clarity, and the kind of feedback that helps people grow. Kim and Amy talk with producer Adam Richman (Gran Torino, The Burial,) about his new film, Grow, and how Radical Candor can actually fuel creativity. Adam shar ... Show More
58m 51s
Sep 17
Are Flat Organizations More Efficient? Kim and Jason Weigh In 7 | 37
Chasing efficiency by flattening your organization can sound appealing, but true innovation and collaboration often thrive in a different kind of structure. Kim and Jason discuss how a thoughtful hierarchy — built on trust, clarity, and collaboration — helps teams do their best w ... Show More
41m 57s
Sep 2024
The ONE Thing Every Manager is Getting WRONG!
In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Debra Corey, co-author of "Bad Bosses Ruin Lives." Debra shares her insights on how common bad boss behaviors impact employees and what can be done to correct them. She introduces the "Three A's" approach—awareness, accepta ... Show More
35m 28s
Mar 2025
625: Melody Wilding - Effectively Managing Up, Designing Your 1:1s, Getting Paid What You're Worth, Creating The 1 Pagers, & Earning The Triple Win
Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Notes: “I sensed something was terribly wrong when I dialed into the conference line at 8:00 a.m. and heard an unfamiliar voice. “Hi, Mel ody, I’m Janine. I’m with an external HR firm. Unfort ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
327: How to Fire Someone Without Feeling Like the Bad Guy with Jackie Koch
Have you ever had to fire someone and lost sleep over it? Firing someone isn’t as easy as saying, “You’re fired!”. If you’ve been through it, you know just how tough it can be–emotions run high, and it’s hard not to feel like you’re the bad guy.That’s why I sat down with an HR ex ... Show More
31m 29s
Dec 2023
Managing My Manager (Help!)
During a recent Managing Up presentation, Mary received some questions about dealing with a variety of bosses. She thought it would be fun to get Chris’ input on them, too!
Tune into this week’s episode to learn how to work with an impulsive boss, ask for help when you’re spread ... Show More
32 m
Apr 2025
The Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Manager
As you advance in your career, you develop the skills to lead teams and manage direct reports. But no matter your role or seniority, you’ll always need to manage those above you and to develop the right relationships to progress. The secret to managing up, says Melody Wilding, is ... Show More
27m 12s
Mar 2023
Navigating Toxic Work Cultures & Office Politics: Q&A with Marty and Em
Leadership drives culture, culture drives performance.
Episode #238 // Today, we look at a few very common team culture dynamics, and give some perspectives for how you might be able to handle these situations, when you find yourself in the middle of them.
The first is the incred ... Show More
16m 8s