The Podcast.
Conversations with operators about leadership in practice.
How Do You Scale Culture While Building a $10B Company?
In this episode, Alex Simmons sits down with Ciara O'Sullivan, Senior Director of People at Bilt, to unpack how one of the fastest-growing fintechs is redefining company culture in the AI era.
Ep 14. Stop Asking HR to Be Everyone's Therapist
In this episode, Hebba Youssef—founder of the "I Hate It Here" community—opens up about the emotional weight HR professionals carry every day.
Ep.13: Culture, Growth, and Vulnerability
Andrew Silver shares leadership lessons on scaling, emotional intelligence, and vulnerability in business growth.
Ep.12: Key Strategies for Thriving Through Layoffs
Chinazom Nwabueze shares strategies for resilience, mental fitness, and leadership during layoffs and change.
Ep.11: Can Hybrid Work Fix Office Culture?
Scott Fleszar shares insights on balancing hybrid work's flexibility with fostering engagement and strong culture.
Ep.10: Master Feedback Now: Coaching Tips Every Leader Must Know
Cathy Manginelli shares feedback, coaching tips, and leadership strategies for fostering team growth and success.
Ep.9: How to Embrace Failure as a Catalyst for Growth in a Workplace
Keith Cocking emphasizes embracing failure as a growth opportunity through curiosity, self-awareness, and supportive cultures.
Ep.8: How to Foster LGBTQ Inclusivity in the Workplace
Cator Sparks discusses fostering LGBTQ+ workplace inclusivity through authentic allyship, vulnerability, and meaningful action.
Ep.7: Learn Amazon's Onboarding Secrets
Donna Alexander shares Amazon's data-driven onboarding strategies, emphasizing personalization, cultural awareness, and key metrics.
Ep.6: The Mental Health Paradox for HR Leaders
Alex Seiler discusses HR leaders' mental health challenges, emphasizing self-care and supporting employees effectively.
Ep.5: Break the Stress Cycle at Work
Dr. Kimberly Byrd discusses overcoming workplace stress and chaos addiction through proactive strategies and empathy.
Ep.4: How to Thrive as a Manager
Rumeena Bhalla discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing responsibilities, and setting motivating expectations for managers.
Ep.3: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Increase Self-Awareness
Jen Spainhour discusses overcoming imposter syndrome by cultivating self-awareness and dismantling limiting beliefs.
Ep.2: Turn Generational Differences Into Assets
Shee Shee Van Inwegen discusses bridging generational divides through psychological safety, diversity, and personalized communication.
Ep.1: How to Have That Tough Talk at Work
Diny Chen discusses navigating difficult workplace conversations using radical candor, empathy, and psychological safety.