Altitude Leadership Lab

Listening is more than hearing words. It is the foundation of trust and the secret to understanding what people truly need. Nicole and Stacie explore three levels of listening—internal, focused, and global—and show how each level shapes relationships and results. Through simple practices and reflection, they reveal how great leaders listen for both words and energy. What You’ll Take Away The three...

Good decisions are rarely about luck; they are about structure. Nicole and Stacie introduce frameworks that help leaders make clear, values-aligned choices even under pressure. They show how to separate emotion from logic, gather the right input, and evaluate tradeoffs with transparency. This episode helps managers move from instinctive reacting to deliberate leading. What You’ll Take Away How to...

Every leadership decision involves risk, and how we handle it shapes our culture. Nicole and Stacie unpack the psychology behind risk-taking, exploring why some managers avoid it and others overdo it. They discuss how fear, trust, and self-awareness impact decision-making and how to help teams take smart, strategic risks without unnecessary stress. What You’ll Take Away How to identify your person...

Meetings can either drain energy or create alignment. Nicole and Stacie help managers transform meetings from a necessary evil into a powerful leadership tool. They share how to clarify purpose, invite participation, and end with momentum instead of confusion. You will learn how to use meetings as the central rhythm of your leadership, not a distraction from it. What You’ll Take Away How to set cl...

Engagement is not just about motivation but about meaning. Nicole and Stacie explore what truly drives people to care about their work and stay invested in their team. They share insights from research and coaching on how connection, contribution, and clarity form the foundation of engagement. You will learn how to reframe performance conversations and lead with presence instead of pressure. What...

Delegation is one of the most powerful ways to grow your team, but it often fails because expectations are unclear. Nicole and Stacie walk through the five levels of delegation, helping managers understand how to hand off work without letting go of ownership. They share language for setting boundaries, defining outcomes, and knowing when it is time to step back or step in. Levels of Delegation Gra...

Leadership thrives on rhythm. Nicole and Stacie explore how the right daily, weekly, and monthly cadence helps teams stay grounded, clear, and connected. They break down what consistency really looks like in practice and how managers can build a predictable structure without losing flexibility. Through practical stories and frameworks, this episode shows how steady rhythms create space for trust,...

Sustainable leadership is built on daily habits, not occasional vacations. Nicole and Stacie explore how leaders can recognize burnout early and create rhythms that protect energy and focus. They offer personal stories, practical boundaries, and small shifts that help you keep leading for the long haul. What you’ll take away Early warning signs of burnout and how to respond Daily and weekly practi...

Hard conversations are unavoidable, but they don’t have to derail relationships. Nicole and Stacie share how to lower the tension, name issues with honesty, and invite real dialogue. You’ll learn practical ways to stay grounded, clarify intent, and keep your team aligned even when the topics are tough. What you’ll take away How to set a constructive tone by naming the difficulty A four-step conver...

Most people tense up when they hear the word feedback. Nicole and Stacie reframe it as guidance—insight that moves people forward instead of looking back. Through personal examples and practical tips, they show how consistent, growth-oriented guidance builds trust and keeps teams engaged. What you’ll take away Language that shifts feedback from criticism to coaching The Situation–Behavior–Impact m...

Pressure can bring out our best or our worst. Nicole and Stacie explain how emotional intelligence helps leaders stay calm, present, and responsive even when stress runs high. They share everyday stories, brain science, and grounding practices that make self-awareness and regulation doable in any workplace. What you’ll take away The five components of emotional intelligence and why self-awareness...

Leadership starts with how you think. Nicole and Stacie show how a growth mindset fuels both personal development and team culture. Through candid stories and a simple framework, they help you shift from “Am I good enough?” to “How can I get better?” so you can coach yourself and others toward lasting growth. What you’ll take away A 90-day growth cycle: Discovery → Experiment → Reflect → Repeat Ho...

Nicole Unice and Stacie Heyman introduce a new season of Altitude Leadership Lab devoted to practical management skills. In this brief trailer, they explain why leading people often feels harder than it should and how small, intentional steps can make a lasting difference. You’ll hear how the podcast blends real stories with actionable tools so leadership feels less lonely and more effective. What...