Dr. Will Ramey

Leadership Decoded

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The Mission of the Leadership Decoded Podcast is to educate and empower leaders of all levels. Each episode will discuss a specific topic of leadership and the practical strategies and proven techniques that can be applied to improve your leadership abilities both in and out of the workplace. Your host, Dr. Will Ramey, is a former U.S. Army Officer and Bronze Star recipient. Beyond his military leadership, he has led teams for several Fortune 100 companies and the Department of Defense. Currently, Dr. Ramey is a leadership development workshop facilitator, speaker, and an Executive MBA Adjunct...

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Dr. Will Ramey

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Latest episode

Oct 21, 2025

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Episodes

How to Leverage Collective Intelligence | LDP Ep.073 29.04.2025

Overreliance on one or two people’s thoughts can cause teams to overlook critical information. Today, you’ll learn what collective intelligence is, how it works, and where to apply it to drive peak team performance. Let’s Dive In!

Amplify Your Voice at Work | LDP Ep.072 22.04.2025

Today we’ll explore how to be heard and find your voice at work. You’ll learn why speaking up strategically matters, how to direct your voice for maximum impact, and what leaders can do to encourage a culture of open communication. Let’s Dive In!

Failure is the Best Teacher | LDP Ep.071 15.04.2025

Today I’m sharing lessons learned from a recent failure of mine. Failure. The f-word no business owner wants to hear, let alone experience. But here’s the truth—sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but we can always learn. And learn, I did. Let’s dive in!

Finding Your Greenlights | LDP Ep.070 08.04.2025

Today we are breaking down the leadership lessons from Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights. What opportunities are right in front of you waiting for you to cruise on through? We start by understanding how introspection, adaptability, and purpose-driven action can help you become a better leader. Let’s dive in!

How to Create a Cooperative Team | LDP Ep.069 07.04.2025

Today we are exploring how to create a cooperative team. When team members trust each other, support each other, accommodate each other, outperform their competition. Stay tuned to understand how to cultivate cooperation within your team, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and that collaboration fuels higher performance. Let’s dive in!

Communicate Effectively at Work | LDP Ep.068 25.03.2025

Today we are digging into effective communication. Communication is at the center of teamwork and leadership. It’s integrated into every aspect of our work. Let’s learn how to communicate effectively with each other. Let’s Dive In!

Communication: Where is Your Blindspot? | LDP Ep.067 18.03.2025

Today we are sharing some of the biggest communication blindspots for team leaders. You may think you are communicating clearly but does your team see it the same way? Knowing where the biggest gaps in your communication exist will help you connect and guide your team to success. Let’s Dive In!

Leadership in the Age of AI | LDP Ep.066 11.03.2025

Today we are discussing leadership in the age of AI. Learning and understanding new technology can be a little scary. When we learn how to harness the power of AI, we can take our leadership impact to the next level. Let’s dive in!

Using AI at Work | LDP Ep.065 04.03.2025

Today we are sharing a fast-moving shift – AI in the workplace. What is AI, how are employees using it, and roadblocks to adoption. What is the difference between AI, Generative AI, and Retrieval Augmented Generative AI? In today’s fast paced world of work adapting to change and staying ahead of your competition is crucial. Bring AI along for the ride. Let’s dive in!

Reconnecting Your Team from the Great Detachment | LDP Ep.064 25.02.2025

Today we are taking time to help you reconnect your team from the Great Detachment. Engaged team members perform better and stay with you longer. You and your team can overcome this feeling of detachment by grounding to your why and purpose. I’ll share how. Let’s dive in!

Preventing Revenge Quitting | LDP Ep.063 18.02.2025

Today we’re exploring the recent phenomenon of revenge quitting. The culprit is what’s known in research as psychological contract fulfillment – when an organization doesn’t live up to it’s initial promises it makes to employees. Let’s learn more about the circumstances that lead to revenge quitting and how to prevent this from happening within your team. Let’s dive in!

The Power of Unfocused Time | LDP Ep.062 11.02.2025

Today, we’re talking about something surprising—The Power of Unfocused Time. We live in a world that celebrates hustle, focus, and productivity hacks. We’ve all been told that if we could just focus harder or longer, we’d finally be able to finish that project, hit that goal, or reach peak performance. But what if the key to achieving more isn’t about focusing more… but actually about focusing les...

How Awe and Wonder Bring Clarity to Your Leadership | LDP Ep.061 04.02.2025

Welcome to Ep.061 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today we are exploring the power of awe and wonder as it relates to leadership. Learn how controlling your monkey mind, stopping it from jumping around task to task to task can lead to discovery, empathy, and clarity.

Reflect Back to Move Forward | LDP Ep.060 28.01.2025

Welcome to Ep.060 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful learning frameworks for leaders and professionals: How to reflect with your team using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. We all experience moments at work that challenge us—whether it’s a [...]

Conflict Management: How to Work Together | LDP Ep.059 21.01.2025

Welcome to Ep.059 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Conflict is unavoidable—but it’s not inherently negative. In fact, conflict can lead to creative solutions, stronger relationships, and better outcomes—if you know how to handle it. So, how do you navigate conflict effectively? Knowing different approaches and [...]

The Best ROI – Investing in Your Leaders | LDP Ep.058 14.01.2025

Welcome to Ep.058 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we're diving into a topic that truly has the potential to transform organizations: investing in leadership development. Too often, leadership development is overlooked or misunderstood. Many see it as an optional expense or an intangible benefit [...]

How to Come Back from a Mistake | LDP Ep.057 07.01.2025

Welcome to Ep.057 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Whether we like to admit it or not, leaders make mistakes. We've all been there, and no one is immune. Owning your blunder, is about understanding how to recover from a mistake at work with humility, grace, [...]

Perfectionism is a Roadblock | Ep. 056 18.12.2024

Welcome to Ep.056 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re talking about something that many leaders struggle with, often silently—perfectionism. Perfectionism is a roadblock because as much as striving for excellence can drive success, perfectionism can actually hold us back. In this episode, we’ll unpack [...]

Decisions at the Ethical Crossroad | Ep. 055 11.12.2024

Welcome to Ep.055 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today’s episode is all about ethical decision-making—a topic that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever found themselves at a moral crossroads. As leaders, we often face challenging ethical decisions where the right choice isn’t always obvious. How [...]

Ask Me Anything: Leadership Q&A | Ep. 054 04.12.2024

Welcome to Ep.054 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re taking your questions about leadership. In this episode we tackle how to come back from a personal setback and how to increase your self-awareness. If you've ever got knocked down or got caught off guard [...]

Lead with Sonder: Shifting Your Perspective | Ep. 053 27.11.2024

Welcome to Ep.053 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re taking perspective by diving into sonder. This concept might change everything about the way you lead. This profound realization is the awareness that every person around you, your team, your colleagues, even that person you [...]

Stand Up Paddleboarding and Leadership | Ep. 052 20.11.2024

Welcome to Ep.051 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re diving into the calm yet challenging world of leadership through the lens of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP). We'll explore some powerful leadership lessons. Whether you’re gliding smoothly on calm waters or navigating through waves, [...]

Five Decision Making Styles of Leaders | Ep. 051 13.11.2024

Welcome to Ep.051 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone—decision-making—and how the way we make decisions influences our mental well-being. We’ll explore five distinct decision-making styles and uncover how each of them might impact your stress levels, mental [...]

The Stigma and Value of PTSD in Leadership | Ep. 050 06.11.2024

Welcome to Ep.050 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today, I’m sharing my personal view of being a leader with PTSD, a recent diagnosis I’ve been navigating. Leadership is as much about vulnerability and self-awareness as it is about strength and resilience. Leaders are often expected [...]

Ask Me Anything Leadership Q&A | Ep.049 29.10.2024

Welcome to Ep.049 of the Leadership Decoded Podcast in the Loop Internet studio hosted by Dr. Will Ramey! Today we are taking on your leadership inquiries. We are diving into how to lead through uncertainty and taking risk as a leader. Let’s dive in!   Thank you to our show sponsors!   Sweat Tent: Get $100 [...]

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