logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2025
19m 59s

208. YOU ARE the Culture!

Teresa Rand
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Feb 19
213. Leadership and Honesty
Honesty isn’t just a “nice to have” in leadership. It is a superpower. When people feel safe telling you the truth, you gain access to better ideas, earlier warnings, and deeper trust. In this episode, Teresa and Jennifer explore what it really means to create psychological safet ... Show More
21m 49s
Feb 3
212. Careers Through the Decades
In this episode of The Boss Lady Podcast, Teresa and Jennifer take listeners on a journey through the decades—exploring how women’s careers evolve in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. From building a strong foundation to redefining purpose and legacy, this conversation offers cl ... Show More
27m 45s
Jan 15
211. The Politics of Influence
Influence isn’t about titles — it’s about connection, timing, and how you show up. On this episode, we break down the real politics of influence and how you can make things happen, no matter your role. If you’ve ever wondered why some people move ideas forward so effortlessly, in ... Show More
19m 53s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Navigating Toxic Work Cultures & Office Politics: Q&A with Marty and Em
<p>Episode #238 // Leadership drives culture, culture drives performance.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p> ... Show More
16m 8s
Dec 2024
How to Cultivate Joy on Your Team
Software executive Richard Sheridan argues that one key quality is missing from too many workplaces today: joy. As CEO of Menlo Innovations, an enterprise software company based in Michigan, Sheridan deliberately focuses on cultivating joy in his company. His 2018 book, Chief Joy ... Show More
29m 39s
Jun 2025
The Culture Architect: Scaling People, Culture & Leadership
tail spinning
53m 49s
Jul 2024
Work Culture Red Flags and Green Lights
That little voice inside, you've heard it before, haven't you? Whispering "This place just isn't letting me thrive." Or maybe you've felt its opposite - those energizing moments when your values aligned perfectly and your whole self showed up effortlessly. If those experiences re ... Show More
40m 25s
Mar 2025
How to Earn Respect as a First-Time Manager
Getting taken seriously as a new manager is challenging for anyone. You can go from being friends with your peers to suddenly being their boss. It’s easy to make missteps, like playing the part too much—acting the way you think a manager is supposed to act. On the other hand, you ... Show More
38m 44s
Nov 2021
Developing Culture With Michal Oshman
TikTok and Facebook are just two companies that consider their culture to be crucial to their success and this week’s guest, Michal Oshman, has not only worked for both but she is Head of Culture at TikTok EMEA. In this episode, we explore what culture is; why it’s important; and ... Show More
47m 36s
Mar 2025
The Truth About Bringing Your "Authentic Self” To Work - A Leadership Coach Explains
Work takes up more of our lives than almost anything else—so it’s no wonder that it can leave us feeling drained, stuck, and oftentimes further away from who we authentically are. This week, JVN is sitting down with leadership coach and author Mory Fontanez to unpack what it real ... Show More
49m 17s
Sep 2024
What It Really Takes to Be a Manager
Are you ready to be a manager? In this episode, Ellen Van Oosten answers questions from listeners who are struggling to move into management. She offers advice for what to do when you’ve been tapped for a managerial role, but you don’t want the job. She also discusses how to resp ... Show More
34m 47s
Aug 2024
How to Be a More Confident People Manager
<p>In this episode of the <b>Impostor Syndrome Files</b>, we talk about people management. Whether or not you manage people today, you likely know that it’s a tough job! Not only do you have responsibility for a team of people who are relying on you but you’ve likely gotten very ... Show More
36m 27s
Jan 2025
The #1 Reason to FIRE Your #1 Employee
<p>Episode Description</p> <p>In this episode, I dive deep into what it really means to build a thriving, successful organization—one where culture, accountability, and human connections drive everything. I talk about why I fire people who aren’t good humans, no matter how talent ... Show More
7m 24s