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".
Episodes
125 episodes
Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Goes Too Far | Episode 123
In this episode, Ron and Kristin define toxic positivity and the fallout of fake morale. They provide information and solutions to combat this issue and they promote authenticity when dealing with issues at work. Of course, there wi...
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Episode 123
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41:21
Why Modern Women Are Under-Skilled (and Overwhelmed) With Special Guest January Donovan, Founder and CEO of the Internationally Acclaimed "The Woman School" | Episode 122
In this landmark episode, The Dirty Side of Leadership welcomes its very first guest—and we came out swinging. January Donovan, founder and CEO of The Woman School, joins Ron and Kristin to unpack why today’s women are emotional...
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Season 2
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Episode 122
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1:06:22
How the Chemicals in the Brain Can Enhance Your Leadership | Episode 121
In this 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 not only p...
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Episode 121
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45:48
Integrity Is on Life Support - Here's How to Bring It Back to Life | Episode 120
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the downfall of integrity in American culture. They discuss the "psychology of a sellout" and provide some reasons why people do it, such as self-preservation instincts and moral licensing. They cover so...
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Season 2
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Episode 120
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47:21
Horrible Bosses | Throwback Episode
In this throwback episode, we're going back to the very first episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of horrible bosses and the lessons you can learn on how NOT to lead.Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly pod...
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Season 2
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44:38
Leadership Lessons from Biden's Cognitive Decline | Episode 119
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down leadership lessons from Biden’s cognitive decline. They not only discuss the obvious signs of his downward spiral, they provide sources from books and media that further breakdown the decline, the cov...
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Season 2
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Episode 119
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32:31
Leading Through the Fog: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the Brain Crisis No One Talks About | Episode 118
In this episode, Ron and Kristin reveal that Alzheimer’s is the most feared disease in the United States—more than cancer, more than heart attacks. A 2024 survey by the Alzheimer’s Association found that over 66% of Americans fear memory loss m...
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Episode 118
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40:23
Why Weak Men Don’t Impress Women | Episode 117
In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into - what some would call - a "taboo" topic. They discuss reasons why women, even the strong, independent ones, crave male leadership and are turned off by weak men. Research reveals that women who are w...
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Episode 117
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39:11
New Orleans Jailbreak: A Leadership Failure of Epic Proportions | Episode 116
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the latest chaos out of New Orleans – a shocking jail escape that reads more like a movie script than a real-life breakdown of leadership. Ron adds his experience with jails and shares some insight on ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 116
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37:41
The Liver King: A Masterclass in Misleading Leadership | Episode 115
In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into raw meat, ripped abs and one massive lie. They discuss the upcoming Netflix special on the Liver King, aka Brian Johnson. He built an empire preaching primal living and clean eating but beh...
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Season 2
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Episode 115
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25:12
Leadership at Full Gallop: What the Kentucky Derby Teaches Us About Winning | Episode 114
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the recent and Kentucky Derby. The race was extra exciting as an underdog horse called Sovereignty, ridden by a Junior Alvarado, secured a Derby victory.They also unpack the many leadership lesson...
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Season 2
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Episode 114
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34:41
Exporting Poverty: The Tragedy of the British Home Children | Episode 113
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss a dark part of history that is rarely discussed. The topic was taken from the book, "The Forgotten Home Child" by Genevieve Graham. Ron and Kristin discuss the fact that more than 100,000 children were s...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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26:41
Unbossing: What Is It and Why Is It Trending? | Episode 112
In this episode, Ron and Kristin address a trend that has become widespread in today's businesses and companies. The term? Unbossing. They break down what it is and why is it trending? A surprisingly high number—7...
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Season 2
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Episode 112
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27:21
Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? | Episode 111
In this episode, Ron and Kristin ask the question: Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? Listeners will learn the origin of tariffs in the United States, their purpose and results. Ron and Kri...
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Episode 111
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24:54
Recognition is Free...So Why So Stingy? | Episode 110
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss recognition, its benefits and the results of withholding it from employees. While recognition is a simple, cost-free way to boost morale and productivity, many leaders are hesitant to offer it.Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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32:19
The Slow Death of Greatness: When Leaders Tolerate Bad Employees | Episode 109
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the impact of leaders who fail to take action regarding poor performers in the workplace. They also delve into the psychology of poor managers who allow negative actions and behaviors to persist.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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25:58
Unheard Stories of Evil World Leaders | Episode 108
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss disturbing stories that occurred at the hands of evil leaders throughout history. They also discuss some of the modern slave labor that occurs in many well-known companies in the US and abroad. War...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:19
What Is the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance? | Episode 107
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the difference between confidence and arrogance. They explain that confidence is that inner assurance that you have the skills, knowledge, and ability to succeed. It’s the calmness in your decis...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:33
Is Bureaucracy Ruining Your Organization? | Episode 106
In this episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the realities of bureaucracy and its impact on business. According to HBR.org, bureaucracy has few fans. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon calls it “a villain.” Berkshire Hathaway vice chair Charlie Munge...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:11
The Homelessness Hustle: Who's Really Cashing In? | Episode 105
In this episode, Ron and Kristin, do a deep dive into the truth behind one of the biggest scams in modern politics—the business of homelessness and the money pit that is illegal immigration. This isn’t just a failure of leadership; thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:33
Are You Being Scammed? A Breakdown of the Series, "Scamanda", and the Steps Scammers Use to Get to You | Episode 104
In this important episode, Ron and Kristin discuss scammers. They provide personal stories and discuss scammers from a leadership perspective and how they use "dark psychology" for personal gain. The hosts also break down two popula...
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Episode 4
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27:56
Is the Department of Education a Billion-Dollar Failure? | Episode 103
In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a deep dive into the leadership failures of the Department of Education. They make the argument that a leader’s first job is to be a good steward of resources. That’s why financial waste is a sign of ...
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Episode 3
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31:07
The Science of Persuasion: How to Make Anyone Agree With You | Episode 102
In this 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 Reciprocity, Comm...
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Episode 2
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20:38
10 Types of Horrible Bosses | Episode 101
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down 10 types of horrible bosses. They are: The Tyrant, The Showman, The Buddy, The Wet Noodle, The Incompetent, the Recluse, The Personality Disorder, The Nervous Nelly, The Do Nothings, and the Exaggerat...
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Episode 1
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39:23
Recap of the First 99, Guests, and Bloopers | Episode 100
In this episode, Ron and Kristin commemorate the 100th episode of the Dirty Side of Leadership podcast. This episode includes two special guests: Cassy Roop and Marty Logan. They discussed how they learned about the podcast and disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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