The Dirty Side of Leadership

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the "Who, What and Why" of Sexual Harassment.  They not only provide a definition for sexual harassment, they provide guidance to companies to help them combat this sensitive issue.  Finally, they discuss reasons, victims allow the harassment to take place and why they allow it to continue. These reasons might surprise you.   Warn...

Send us Fan Mail On this special 50th episode, Ron and Kristin reveal several truths about the food and fitness industry.  They also break down some of the ingredients in many foods that are damaging to one's health.  Ron and Kristin encourage listeners to check food labels and have a working knowledge of the following chemicals used in food, along with their purpose. The discussion included...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin discuss the hot topic of sleep. This episode includes insight on how to get a better night's rest, a look into a unique phenomenon that is taking place called, Sleep Divorce, and it explores the effects of sleep deprivation at 24, 48 and 72 hours. As always, there are some interesting and funny stories, including things some people have said in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin provide the background of decision making and effective ways to help you dial in your Decision Making Process (DMP). Did you know that on average, humans make up to 35,000 decisions on a daily basis. 2,000 decisions per hour and one decision every two seconds. With this in mind, it might be time to improve your DMP! Sources: 4Ward Operations Traini...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin provide five steps to help you stay cool under pressure, and learn to control the release of cortisol and other negative hormones in the body. As always, there are interesting and entertaining stories and much more. Sources: Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, author of Habits of a Happy Brain. Healthline.com www.calm.com/blog/how-to-stay-calm-under-pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin provide four ways to deliver productive and innovative meetings. Get ready for some great stories and examples that can be implemented immediately. Are Meetings a Dirty Word? Let's find out. Sources:  MIT's Sloan Management Review harvard Business Review article: Stop the Meeting Madness 4Ward Operations, training material - conducting Suc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin talk about Five Essentials to making an impact. As always, this episode includes stories and examples to help you put the five essentials into practice. Prepare to learn and laugh.  Sources: Dianna Booher, author of "Becoming a Person of Influence" https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202105/why-some-people-leave-such-po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss strategies to acquire and sustain "unstoppable habits." They explain how the brain functions and ways to change ingrained thought patterns.  Here are Seven steps to reaching your goals. 1) Realize comfort is the enemy and discipline is a friend 2) Start creating new memories to replace old ones 3) Set priorities that are important...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a unique look at New Year's Resolutions and provide proven strategies to help you be more in 2024. Sources: Training Materials developed by 4Ward Operations. Article: New Year's Traditions around the world: https://www.afar.com/magazine/new-years-traditions-from-around-the-world Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin give some tips on being a leader during the Holidays.  They also share some humorous stories and anecdotal information.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.    Sources: Funny stories from mommyshorts.com Leadership tips - 4WardOperations.com Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss 10 ways to manage stress during the holidays, and, ways to enjoy the season in a deeper, more meaningful way. Sources: Psychologytoday.com Forbes.com NIV Bible Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdown...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a deep dive into a rather unconventional leadership philosophy that promises to take listeners into the "dirty side" of leadership—Radical Transparency. It's a concept that challenges traditional norms and has been causing quite a stir. As always, Ron and Kristin have done their research so get ready for an interesting and fun s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the world of remote work in all its glory and challenges! Join them as they explore the flexibility, reduced commute, and diverse job opportunities (The Good) alongside the isolation, communication hurdles, and work-life balance issues (The Bad). Plus, learn how to tackle those unexpected "WIFugly" situations, from tech glitches t...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the many benefits of practicing a grateful attitude. As always, the episode provides proactive steps to help develop thankfulness in the middle of chaos. Sources: Sharable.net -  journal titled, Personality and Individual Difference Benefits of Thankfulness: The Institute of Youth Development and Excellence (IYDE). Where leadership meets e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Ron and Kristin explore the intriguing world of job resignations. They kick things off with crazy and unforgettable stories of how some people have quit their jobs in the most unconventional ways. Then, they provide valuable insights into the proper way for employees to resign, emphasizing professionalism and grace. Finally, the hosts discuss how employers s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss leadership in the movies.  They discuss the history of movies, how movies were used as American propaganda during WWII and they share favorite movies from the Dirty Side of Leadership Facebook group.   Sources: History.navy.mil cs.cornell.edu www.n2growth.com/top-leadership-movies/ Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down some generalities regarding the leadership styles of men and women.  The also share several story submissions that spice up the discussion.     Sources:   Spopes.com  Archives4Ward Operations Khanacademy.org Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss Onboarding Nightmares. Whether you are a new employee or you're a manager, this episode is packed with great information to help with the onboarding process.   Resources: Clickboarding.com Harvard Business Journal 4Ward Operations at 4Ward Operations.com Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin break down part two of the various components of body language, including, signaling, hand gestures and voice inflection. Take your communication to a higher level by applying the strategies explained in this episode.   Resources: Scienceofpeople.com, with Vanessa Van Edwards 4WardOperations.com Online.utpb.edu - Alan and Barbara Pease Where leaders...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin break down the various components of body language, including, signaling, hand gestures and voice inflection. Take your communication to a higher level by applying the strategies explained in this episode.   Resources: Scienceofpeople.com, with Vanessa Van Edwards 4WardOperations.com Online.utpb.edu - Alan and Barbara Pease Where leadership meets en...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the topic, "Should We Ditch DressCodes?" Resources:  NordAnglia.com; Krimcode.com; and 4Ward Operations leadership materials. Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin share their Emotional Intelligence test results and Ron shares a captivating story from his days as a Probation Officer. They discuss adaptability and why it’s the leading attribute desired by hiring managers and recruiters. Ron and Kristin share how to improve your adaptability score and stay relevant in the workplace. https://www.truity.com/test/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss Boreout Syndrome; birthed of boredom and burnout in the workplace. Changing environments at the workplace are bringing this syndrome to light. Psychological and physical symptoms are coupled with Boreout, but it’s not too late to change tracks! Reference(s): Workforce Singapore 2022 Tackling Boreout: What to Do When You Are Bored With Your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the cause and effect of a toxic work environment.  They share personal stories from the podcast Facebook group and explore ways to improve the culture and company morale. Resources: 4Ward Operations Fundamentals of Leadership on-line course at 4wardoperations.com https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-to-fix-a-toxic-culture/ Where leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the newest epidemic plaguing the United States: loneliness. Did you know people can feel lonely despite being surrounded by people? And 50% of American adults polled, reported feeling lonely. Ron and Kristin provide 7 suggestions for improving social connections. References: The  loneliness epidemic persists: a post pandemic look at the sta...