Psych in Business

In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes a distinguished guest, Dr. Bradley Brummel, who currently serves as the president of the Society for Psychologists in Leadership (SPL). Dr. Brummel, a seasoned professor of psychology at the University of Houston, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Industrial Organizational Psychology....

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses one of the prominent leadership development theories, specifically Situational leadership.  This is a leadership model that is based on the premise that the best leadership style varies depending on the situation and the maturity level of the employee or team member. In this episode, Dr. Wayde discusses the three basic skills that a...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned consulting psychologist, Dr. Sunni Lampasso. Dr. Lampasso introduces us to the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its adaptation as Acceptance and Commitment Training in executive coaching. ACT, as Dr. Lampasso explains, is a cognitive behavioral framework that focuses on enhancin...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, delves into the dynamic interplay between individuals and teams within the corporate landscape. We'll explore the heart of organizational structures, with a primary focus on executive teams—the powerhouses at the C-suite level. You'll get to know key members of the C-suite, such as the CEO, CFO, CIO, CTO, and CDO. Dr. Wayde also shares insightful examp...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde has an engaging and insightful conversation with Dr. Kate Licastro, President of True Orbit Consulting. With a rich background as a clinical and organizational psychologist, Dr. Licastro boasts over 18 years of experience dedicated to cultivating transformation and growth for individuals, teams, and organizations. Drawing from her clinical expertise, Dr...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde discusses the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders. He explains that emotional intelligence is a combination of emotional and social skills, such as self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, empathy, and social skills. He emphasizes that these skills can be learned, and he demonstrates how the lack of emotional intelligence can...

In this episode, join Dr. Ernest Wayde as he engages in an enlightening discussion with Dr. Karol Wasylyshyn, a true trailblazer in the realm of executive coaching and a respected advisor to numerous C-Level executives. Dr. Wasylyshyn's prowess lies in her role as an executive coach for CEOs and corporate leaders, as well as her instrumental contributions to CEO succession planning and high-potent...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde explains how working memory is used in deliberate decision-making. He discusses how working memory declines with age and how this can affect decision-making. He also explores the use of unconscious cognition, also known as intuition, as an alternative method of decision-making. Finally, he discusses the risks of bias when using intuition.  You can...

In this episode, join Dr. Ernest Wayde as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Tamara Lyn, the visionary behind High Ready Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Lyn's journey through the realms of criminal justice is truly exceptional. While serving as the Warden of a federal prison she was one of only four psychologists serving in the role. Remarkably, she also held the distinction of being on...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, dives into the core components of organizational strategy: people and processes. In today's discussion, we'll explore the significance of the people element in this equation.  You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, join your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, as he engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wisdom from Wisdom Consulting. Dr. Wisdom boasts a rich background as a licensed and board-certified psychologist, accomplished author, consultant, and engaging speaker. With a remarkable 25-year journey, she has adeptly navigated intricate landscapes in healthcare, government, and educ...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses the value of having women in leadership.  He shares psychological research that shows how women in leadership bring unique value to businesses.  You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Mira Brancu, founder and CEO of Towerscope. Dr. Brancu is a leadership consultant and coach who helps executives and their teams lead well today and better navigate tomorrow. She focuses her efforts on the professional and economic empowerment of female leaders. Dr. Brancu describes her own leadership journey and the challenges she faced...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks about the great leaders he has had during his career and how they have influenced his leadership approach. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks with Dr. Jill Draime, the Executive Director of Change Management for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Healthcare Transformation. Dr. Draime oversees policies, strategies, and execution of organizational change management and leads the transformation vision, stakeholder engagement, change impact, and organizational readiness an...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares some of the difficult experiences he has had related to his race. He links these experiences to the work environment to illustrate the need to support more inclusive workplaces for minority groups. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Ryan Warner, CEO of RC Warner Consulting. Dr Warner is a globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, published scholar, and military Veteran. Dr. Warner is a leading expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He has worked with organizations around the world to help them create more inclusive workplaces. Dr. Warner's...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares his perspective on the importance of leaders having partners that they can trust and who can help them to improve their leadership and achieve business success. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks with Dr. John Reed, a top executive coach, a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and the leading advocate for stronger standards and competencies for practicing coaches to professionalize the discipline. Dr. Reed is a MG100 Coaches member and has over 20 years of experience coaching C-level leaders, founders, partners, boards, teams, and other se...

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, shares memories of his time at the VHA's National Center for Organization Development (NCOD), where he gained training and experience in consulting and coaching while working to help teams, managers, and executive leaders provide the best care for Veterans. You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Dee Ramsel, a psychologist and owner of Ramsel Consulting LLC. Dr Ramsel shares her experience in a variety of roles including clinician, mental health executive, organization development consultant, and medical college professor. In her interview, Dr. Ramsel shares her insights on how her psychology and business training have helped her...

Short introduction to the Psych in Business Show!