Leadership Ripples with Leah Fink
Every action you take as a leader has a ripple effect, starting with your team, going out to the organization, and even out into to people’s personal lives. Here we offer you the chance to learn from real-life stories of leadership, so you can gain a deeper understanding, and level up your own skills. From communication, to culture, to power and equity, to feedback, to resolving conflict, and more. Join us and make sure you are creating the ripples you want.
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Episodes
57 episodes
56 - Trust Before Tactics: Introducing New Ideas
Why do great ideas often face stubborn resistance? This episode tackles the common leadership challenge of introducing change when your team seems unwilling to listen – even when your suggestions would clearly make their lives easier! Joi...
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Episode 6
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13:01
55 - Abusing Accountability
How can you tell if you're holding your team accountable in a healthy way? In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of accountability in leadership, highlighting common pitfalls such as the hierarchical imbalance of accountability an...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:39
54 - Leading Leaders
Ever wondered about the difference between managing a team and managing other leaders? Join us as we explore the importance of a staff-first perspective, as well as discussing the potential pitfall of losing empathy as you climb the leadership ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:12
53 - You're Wasting Money!
What are the financial repercussions of neglecting mental health in the workplace? In this episode we dive into eye-opening data of how much your bottom line is being affected by how you are treating your employees. Let's shatter the myth...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:07
52 - Why Should I Work for You? Pt. 2
Why do employees choose to follow a leader beyond just the promise of a paycheque? Join us to learn about the core needs that are impacting your staff's buy-in and engagement, and uncover the secrets to creating a workplace that thrives on conn...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:56
51 - Why Should I Work for You? Pt. 1
What if the way leaders perceive salaries could transform employee satisfaction and retention? In this episode, we challenge the deeply rooted fears and unconscious beliefs that salaries are a financial burden. We reveal how reimagining wages a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:16
50 - I'm Tired of Talking About Mental Health
Are you fatigued by constant having conversations about mental health at work? Join us as we explore the origins and complexity of this topic, and dive into the overwhelm leaders may be feeling. We then examine how to reshape leaders...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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13:25
49 - Cultivating Trust with HR
Do your employees trust your HR team, or are they wary of them? Discover the complexities that HR professionals face in creating trust and building relationships with employees. In this episode, we discuss the delicate balancing act HR mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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11:17
48 - Are You Questioning Your Assumptions?
What if the assumptions you hold about your team's well-being are actually barriers to their growth and satisfaction? In this episode, we challenge leaders to question their perceptions and delve into the often hidden layers of employee experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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13:38
47 - Confronting Unethical Behaviour
How do you face a team member who has acted unethically, going against all of your values? Join us as we explore the emotional resilience required to tackle such challenging situations, and how we can prepare ourselves for tough conversations. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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14:16
46 - You Lied to me!
What happens when leaders deliver promises they can't keep? This episode promises to guide you through the intricate world of leadership and how even unintentional miscommunications can undermine the trust of a team. Together, we'll unpack the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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13:50
45 - Your Shadow Side
How does your personality help you serve your team? And how might it be hindering you? As a leader, you not only take on your team's history with other leaders, but also how they perceive different traits. Join us as we dive ...
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Episode 45
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13:50
44 - It's Hard to Hold Boundaries
How do you decide when to accomodate your team's requests, and when to hold to your and the organization's boundaries? In this episode, we help equip you with strategies to navigate the murky waters of balancing individual needs with team requi...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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12:57
43 - Confidence and Anxiety in Leadership
Do you ever grapple with anxiety and/or imposter syndrome as a leader? Join us as we dive into the importance of personal development in leadership, in order to be the best leader possible. From reactive to responsive interactions, we share hel...
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Episode 43
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14:01
42 - Operating in a Flattened Hierarchy
What if rethinking power dynamics could transform your workplace? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of managing teams within organizations aiming for flattened hierarchies. Together, we unpack the deeply rooted nature of hierarchica...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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13:59
41 - When Feedback Hurts
Ever felt blindsided by negative feedback and wondered how to keep moving forward with your team? In this episode, we delve into the emotional whirlpool leaders often find themselves in when receiving painful feedback and highlight the im...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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13:28
40 - Am I Responsible for My Employees' Mental Health?
How can a leader truly balance supporting their team's mental well-being while also expecting individuals to take responsibility for their own mental health? Join us on this episode as we tackle this challenging question. You'll gain clar...
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Episode 40
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12:51
39 - Dealing with Disrespect
Have you ever felt disrespected by a coworker? But how do we even define disrespect? Join us as we unravel the complex understanding of how individually we perceive respect, and how we can use that to develop better relationships. F...
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Episode 39
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15:54
38 - Balancing Conflicting Feedback in Leadership
What if the key to becoming a better leader lies in balancing seemingly conflicting pieces of feedback? Join us as we uncover the nuanced art of navigating feedback from both your leader and your team. We dive into exploring responsive le...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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12:40
37 - Coping with a Harmful Leader
What kind of impact is your leader having on your mental health? And how does that then affect the people that you lead? In this episode, we unpack the complex challenges of loving a role, but feeling suffocated by a toxic superior. We un...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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18:10
36 - Supporting Successful Leadership Transitions
How do you navigate the complicated decision of which staff to promote? Do you focus on seniority, desire, or skillset? Join us as we uncover the finer details of managing staff emotions and expectations during leadership transition...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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18:25
35 - Effective and Timely Change Management
How long should it take to introduce and implement large changes in the workplace? Join us for an exploration that goes beyond time lines, to the factors that will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of your change process. Lea...
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Episode 35
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13:29
34 - Capitalizing on Mentorship Opportunities
Do you know how to maximize your growth when mentored by someone with significantly more power? On this episode we dive into the complexities of mentorship amidst power differentials, as well as how to explore potentially poor advice. Learn how...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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14:29
33 - Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Ever wondered what it takes to create a truly mentally healthy workplace? Well, you don't need to guess any more! In this episode, we explore the the Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, and the 13 factors it hig...
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Episode 33
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12:15
32 - Fostering Staff Happiness
Should leaders take responsibility for their team's happiness, or is it up to each individual to shape their own outlook? On this episode we dive deep into the delicate balance between leadership responsibility and personal accountability. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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13:59