A toxic boss destroys psychological safety on her team. One of her direct reports talks to his coach about how to survive. And how to keep his own team safe. Core ideas in the episode: Don’t take other people’s bad behavior personally.You are not a victim. You have choice.Document repeated bad behavior.Openly discussing mistakes without blame creates safe ... Show More
Apr 2
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Tom interviews Dr. Lois Frankel about women in the workplace and other ideas in the just-published third edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Listen to the full, unedited conversation here.Get the “Nice Girls” book, here.If you’re curious about a chemistry call, pop ... Show More
25m 53s
Jun 2025
740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of t ... Show More
39m 22s
Nov 2025
296. Building Psychological Safety and Inclusivity in Leadership with Jim Fielding
<p>Feeling the pressure to have all the answers? You’re not alone. Mick Spiers sits down with <b>Jim Fielding</b>—former senior executive at Disney, Fox, and DreamWorks, and author of <em>All Pride No Ego</em>—to explore why modern leadership rewards curiosity over certainty. Tog ... Show More
58m 44s
May 2022
Wisdom for Work #10 - Leader As Coach - with Andy Crissinger & Chris VandenBrink
What are the benefits of adopting a coaching mindset in your leadership and life? In this podcast Wisdom for Work, Reboot Coaches Andy Crissinger and Chris VandenBrink break down the three fundamental components of coaching - listening, inquiry, and mirroring. The duo describes h ... Show More
32m 32s
Oct 2025
How To Influence Anyone (With Integrity)
Tired of telling people what to do, only for your words to fall on deaf ears? Do you feel like you're just "barking orders" without seeing any real, lasting behavioral change in your team or family? In this episode, I’ll share my 3-step framework for "silent influence," a method ... Show More
8m 40s
Aug 2025
Group Negotiation Secrets: How to Lead Without Losing Control
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the hidden psychology of group dynamics. From the dinner table to the boardroom, every group is a negotiation — balancing individual go ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s