The Roz Usheroff Podcast

In this inspiring conversation, Perceptyx CEO Ross Wainwright shares the leadership lessons learned through decades of building teams, navigating adversity, and leading through transformation. He explains why trust, humility, and vulnerability are far more powerful than ego, and why great leadership begins when leaders realize it’s not about them. Ross discusses the importance of helping people gr...

In this powerful conversation, Roger Quinlan, SVP of Sales at Coherent, explores how AI is reshaping leadership, from decision-making to designing decision systems. He champions emotional intelligence, radical transparency, and a culture of curiosity as essential traits for future-ready leaders. Roger emphasizes that AI should elevate human potential, not replace it, and that leaders must bridge m...

A conversation with Jesper Helt Roz Usheroff welcomes and leadership strategist Jesper Helt for a candid conversation on career growth and leadership. Jesper shares practical wisdom on staying visible and valuable, building authentic relationships, and turning failures into momentum. He explains how to think of your career as a business, create a personal “development board,” and shape your authen...

In this powerful episode, recognition expert Sarah McVanel joins Roz Usheroff to reveal why recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of thriving workplaces. With wisdom, warmth, and real-world stories, Sarah shares how authentic appreciation fuels engagement, retention, resilience, and even innovation. From overcoming skepticism to creating team rituals like “Friday Celebrations,...

In this high-energy episode, celebrated author and speaker Jeff Blackman shares stories and strategies that inspire personal and professional success through positivity, curiosity, and connection. With humor and authenticity, Jeff reveals how a “say yes first” attitude can open doors to unexpected opportunities—even when you don't yet know the "how." He unpacks life lessons from his father’s sales...

Feedback is far more than just words exchanged in a meeting. It's a moment of truth that shapes careers and can strengthen trust. But it can also fracture relationships. Even though some people crave candid insights to help them grow and others want to be challenged, they expect it to be delivered in a way that motivates, not criticizes. And that’s something that means something different for ever...

Great leadership doesn’t come from a book. It comes from a life lived – one that includes new experiences, some risk-taking and the desire to move forward and to help others move forward as well. One of the best ways to learn great leadership comes from listening to people who have done these things, and there can be no finer example than my guest on this episode, Brigette McInnes-Day. A full list...

A conversation with Heidi Brandow. There are leaders who are genius makers, and there are empire builders where it's all about them. Somewhere in the middle are multipliers and accidental diminishers. Find out where you stand. Roz Usheroff talks with Heidi Brandow, an expert in talent management, leadership development, and coaching. A full listing and descriptions of our episodes is available at...

Discover Shawn Vanderhoven's incredible journey from software in Nevada to becoming a partner at The Wiseman Group. In this latest episode of the Roz Usheroff podcast, Shawn shares how his passion for leadership development led him to collaborate on the best-seller "Multipliers." Tune in to hear how empathy and genuine interest in people’s struggles can elevate performance. You can find out more a...

In this enlightening conversation, Roz and Brian delve deep into the transformative power of AI and generative technology, drawing from Brian’s extensive experiences in the high-tech sector. They discuss the rapid adoption of AI tools like Chat GPT, emphasizing the pivotal moment that has propelled technology into mainstream consciousness. From enhancing productivity to revolutionizing customer se...

So many people wonder what the big secret trick is to becoming a great leader, when the truth is, it comes down to some very simple techniques, such as being kind, and being present. Roger Quinlan has made a successful career out of doing just that and his techniques helped thousands of staffers become better professionals themselves. Learn how simple it can be. You’ll even be able to take a vacat...

An interview with Chris McClain - Selling to senior decision makers is often seen as a huge challenge: they’re well protected, really busy, and not too interested in listening to people in sales. But it can be done, and in many cases, C-Suite members welcome it – when it’s done right. In this episode, Chris McClain delivers a masterclass on how to approach and work with senior company officials in...

An interview with Anu Hans Anu Hans is well known in the pharmaceutical industry as a leader in supply chain and logistics. Working with J&J and Janssen, she has built a formidable reputation as a female engineer and manager, and she has garnered enormous praise from legions of people who see her as the epitome of a great servant leader. In this episode she shares some of her discoveries, achi...

A discussion on how to empower you and unlock your fullest potential, with Life and Business Strategist Taron Puri. As we approach a new year, many people struggle with New Year’s resolutions. Not only are these hard to keep, they also open up a question: are these resolutions my true goals, or someone else’s definition of how I should live? On this episode, Roz speaks with Life and Business Strat...

A discussion on how to be a successful leader, with Craig Davis, Head of Cloud Success Services at SAP. One of the best ways to learn how to become a great leader is to learn from someone who has already traveled that path. Someone who is not only successful, but who is held in great esteem not only by peers, but also, and maybe more importantly by the people being led. There is no better example...

A conversation with Natalie Benamou. There are numerous challenges facing women in business, not just social and economic, but self-imposed as well. Women approach things very differently than their male counterparts. Expectations around doing a good job and getting it all done make it difficult for many women to step up and demand their fair share of acknowledgement. It is possible to shatter tha...

Most leaders don't realize how critical central emotions are to building the right culture. They focus on building a logic based culture with shared intellectual values, which is important, of course, but what is also needed is a well-established and vibrant emotional culture. It is my pleasure to speak with Josephine Monberg, head of brand, community and culture strategy for the global value advi...

In this new post-peak-Covid era, a lot has changed. Careers, politics, the economy, everything seems to be changing, which means you need to reassess how you come across to those in your working community. It may be time to change your personal marketing strategy to prepare your career path in 2023. Here are four tips from Roz Usheroff and Steve Prentice to help you to get ready for the next chapt...

An interview with Beth Cohn Ph. D. The pandemic pushed us forward in a number of ways when it comes to leadership, management, and relationships with employees. Those who did not learn from it will soon be wondering where their employees and company went. This compelling interview with Beth Banks Cohn reveals some of the key ideas that astute managers should have taken away from the past two years...

An interview with Taron Puri There's no such thing as guarantees in this ever changing world. Even if you feel confident in your role today, we're still face challenges including burnout and a yearning for stability. To survive and thrive, you have to have a fit mind that is both strong and flexible. In this episode Roz chats with author, speaker, and mentor an authority on empowered living. Taron...

The new normal will soon be upon us. What does this mean for the workplace? What have we learned about how to work together? How have we changed as people, as leaders and as employees? In this episode Roz talks with John Gurski, Chief Sales Officer for Point Click care on ways you can get a better handle on these challenges and enhance your ability to succeed as we move forward.

Randall Craig is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, and executive coach who is known worldwide for his wisdom and guidance in areas of leadership and communication. He offers tips and techniques for establishing credibility and leadership presence.

Is it OK to toot your own horn? Yes. It’s vital in this day and age to be able to communicate your value to people in a way that is impactful and memorable. But that doesn’t mean you have to be arrogant. The art of self-promotion includes practicing an elevator speech and being mindful of who you are talking to, including what they may be looking for and how they will frame your self-description i...

With people using online meetings for more of their day-to-day work, the ability to keep people engaged is a vital skill. Roz chats with productivity specialist Steve Prentice and together they share notes on how to meet most effectively online.

The trend to remote sales calls is probably going to evolve into standard practice. Although nothing replaces the intimacy of relationship building in person, there still are strategic ways to enhance rapport, impact and selling skills in this virtual environment. In this episode, Roz chats with world-famous sales trainer Doug Draper about the skills that are essential for connecting with prospect...