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 the Chemicals in the Brain Can Enhance Your Leadership | Throwback Episode
In this throwback episode, Ron and Kristin explore the intricate workings of our brain and the chemicals that can enhance leadership skills. They discuss dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, testosterone and other aspects of the brain. This episode ...
The Art of Failure | Episode 167
In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff explore why failure is an unavoidable part of leadership—and how your response to it determines your future. They discuss the psychology of loss, why some people bec...
The Science of Persuasion: How to Make Anyone Agree With You | Throwback Episode
In this special throwback episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the science behind the power of persuasion. They break down the steps to help both leaders and aspiring leaders be more effective at home or work. They discuss such principles as...
World Cup Edition: What Hosting the World Cup Reveals About Leadership | Episode 166
The FIFA World Cup is more than the world’s largest sporting event—it’s a global leadership test. Ron and Kristin explore what hosting the tournament reveals about planning, culture, crisis management, public perception, and the psychology of l...
Why Spirit Airlines Failed: The Race to the Bottom | Episode 165
In this episode, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff explore the rise and decline of Spirit Airlines, examining how a disruptive low-cost strategy transformed the airline industry before ultimately becoming vulnerable to competition. They discuss lea...
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