UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders

Hear real-time stories from leaders confessing their most crucial or recent "UH-OH" experiences in business. Learn what their "UH-OH" cost them, steps they took to fix it, and how they planned not to "do that one" again. Hosted by Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy.

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UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders

Turning Uh-Ohs into Ah-Ha’s

July 29, 2025 • Cohesion Culture • Season 1 • Episode 21

In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Joe Caruso shares a moment that almost turned into an UH-OH, and the unexpected tool that helped him avoid it: a sticky note.

Listen in as Joe reflects on:

The power of emotional regulation in leadership
How a simple pause can change your next move
Why it’s better to respond than to react especially when trust is on the line
What it means to hold someone accountable without burning bridges

Through a story about one unsent email and a lesson in emotional discipline, Joe reminds us that self-awareness is a strategic advantage.

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