The Dirty Side of Leadership
Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast disrupts the status quo by discussing hot-button topics that most podcasters are afraid to touch. Ron and Kristin apply their combined 50+ years of real leadership experience and take both a humorous and raw look behind closed doors. Often sharing personal experiences both in the workplace and out, they answer listener questions and breakdown 'dirty lessons' from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".
The Dirty Side of Leadership
Latest Episodes
How to Tell a Good Story: Anyone Can Do It | Episode 161
In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff break down the psychology and neuroscience behind great storytelling—and why anyone can become a better storyteller.Ron explains how the brain is constantly ...
Toxic Loyalty: Why Good People Stay in Bad Systems | Episode 160
In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff unpack the dangerous psychology of toxic loyalty—when good, committed people stay loyal to unhealthy systems long after the warning signs appear. Through real-world ...
Cults: Why People Join and Why They Stay | Episode 159
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the psychology behind cults—why people join, why they stay, and why these same influence patterns show up in everyday leadership environments.This isn’t just about extreme groups—it’s about hu...
Burnout: Why the Most Important Jobs Are Breaking People | Episode 158
Burnout is rising fastest in helping professions—healthcare, education, and public service. This episode breaks down why it’s happening and how leadership—not workload—is often the real issue.Key Points:Who’s burning ...
Leadership from the NBA to the Campaign Trail with Chris Dudley | Episode 157
In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron and Kristin sit down with former Portland Trail Blazer, businessman, and Oregon gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley. The conversation explores how leadership principles translate across prof...
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