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Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast

Russel Lolacher

Relationships at Work - the leadership podcast helping you build workplace connection, improve culture, and avoid blind spots. A relatable and honest show on leadership, organizational culture and soft skills, focusing on improving employee engagement and company culture to inspire people to apply, stay and thrive.Because no one wants leadership that fosters toxic environments at work, nor should they.Host, speaker and communications leader Russel Lolacher shares his experience and insights,

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6:30

Flip the Script: What’s Your Five-Year Plan for Me?

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2025/04/24

We’ve all heard the classic career question: “What’s your five-year plan?” But in this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher flips it on its head—asking leaders to consider their five-year plan for their employees. Why? Because true leadership isn’t reactive—it’s intentional, strategic, and supportive. Russel explores how leaders can align employee growth with organizational goals, share industry insights, and build flexible development roadmaps. It’s time to turn caree...

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47:22

Leading Through Complexity: Rewriting the Narrative...

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2025/04/22

What if the way we talk about work is limiting how we lead it? In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Graham Abbey—Chief Executive of Farleigh Performance and Professor in Practice at the University of Bristol Business School—for a deep dive into complexity in today’s organizations. From metaphors that reveal our worldview to the mechanical mindset still dominating leadership, Graham challenges how we think about control, purpose, ambiguity, and personal...

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7:44

The Cost of Caring Too Much: How to Lead Without...

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2025/04/17

Caring makes you a better leader. But what happens when it starts to hurt? In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher explores the emotional toll of leadership when we care too much. While empathy and passion can strengthen our connection with teams, they can also lead to burnout, blurred boundaries, and frustration—especially when others don’t seem to care as much. Russel shares the signs of compassion fatigue and offers practical ways to protect your mental health w...

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46:18

Design the Work, Empower the People: Human-Centered...

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2025/04/15

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Derrick Mains — speaker, consultant, and CEO of The Process Fixer — to dive into the power of building human-centered systems at work. Derrick shares why most businesses are unintentionally designed for failure, the hidden costs of command-and-control leadership, and how shifting from goals to aims can unlock unprecedented performance. From real-world stories about industrial fans and sticky notes to lessons from WW...

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8:26

Are Your Values Still Yours? A Leadership Gut Check

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2025/04/10

You’ve defined your values. But are you still living them — or just assuming you are? In this episode of Relationships at Work, we unpack the overlooked side of values in leadership. Not the usual “define your top five” — but the deeper, messier question of alignment. Are your values still showing up in how you lead, decide, and interact? Or have they quietly drifted out of sync with your environment… and yourself? This episode explores how to test your values at work, why misalignment sneaks...

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46:53

Character Counts: Rethinking How We Hire and Lead w/...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sean Vassilaros, CEO and co-founder of Kanny, about what’s missing from hiring—and it’s not experience or skills. It’s character. Sean dives deep into how character—not personality—drives behavior, shapes culture, and ultimately determines long-term success in the workplace. He shares why traditional hiring tools like resumes and references are fundamentally flawed, how peer-driven feedback can bring accountability to both employees ...

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7:30

Is Curiosity Missing from Your Workplace Culture?

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2025/04/03

In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways curiosity gets shut down in organizations—and the cultural cost of those missed questions. From assumptions that mask deeper issues to leadership habits that stifle innovation, Russel digs into how curiosity impacts employee retention, decision-making, and growth. You’ll hear real-world examples, warning signs to watch for, and practical ways leaders can model and build a curiosity-driven culture. Because when curiosity isn’t bak...

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50:37

Cracking the Viking Code of Leadership w/ Anders Indset

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with renowned business philosopher and bestselling author Anders Indset to unpack the leadership philosophy behind his book The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success. Anders explores how the values rooted in Norwegian culture have shaped a new model of leadership—where individual excellence and collective support are not at odds, but essential partners. He discusses how self-trust, intrinsic motivation, a...

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6:32

The Leadership Test: Can You Handle Being Challenged?

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2025/03/27

As leaders, we often talk about the power of curiosity—but what happens when that curiosity is turned on us? In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher explores what it really means to be open to questions, pushback, and challenges from our teams. This isn’t about ego—it’s about emotional intelligence, active listening, and building a culture where curiosity is welcomed in all directions. Because leadership isn’t just about giving answers—it’s about creating space fo...

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50:20

Authenticity Is a Practice, Not a Personality Trait...

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2025/03/25

Leadership isn't about checking boxes — it's about showing up with intention, clarity, and connection. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Pete Steinberg — executive coach, speaker, former national rugby coach, and author of Leadership Shock — to explore the real work behind authentic leadership. Pete challenges the myths around “bringing your full self to work,” shares how authenticity drives sustainable leadership (and prevents burnout), and reveals why success often...

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13:26

The P.E.R.F.O.R.M. Playbook: How to Build a Team That...

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2025/03/20

Retention is often seen as an elusive workplace metric, but what if it wasn’t? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher shares his firsthand experience of leading and retaining the same team for 12 years. He dives into the framework that made it possible—P.E.R.F.O.R.M.—a leadership approach grounded in personal connection, empowerment, and meaningful work. Learn why retention isn’t luck but the result of deliberate leadership, and why calling it a "unicorn" completely m...

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51:40

Leading with Respect: The Key to Trust, Engagement,...

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2025/03/18

Respect isn’t just a workplace buzzword—it’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and culture. Yet, too many leaders overlook its impact, mistaking civility for true respect. In this episode, Dr. Gena Cox joins Russel Lolacher to break down why respect is the missing piece in leadership, how it directly affects employee engagement, and why HR isn’t responsible for fixing workplace culture—leaders are. They dive into: ✅ The difference between civility and real respect ✅ How leader...

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9:56

Half-Assed Vision, Half-Assed Motivation

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2025/03/13

A vision and mission statement should be more than just corporate wallpaper—they should inspire, align, and drive meaningful action. Yet, most employees can’t even recall theirs. In this episode of Relationships at Work, we dive into why so many organizations treat vision and mission as checkboxes rather than powerful tools for motivation and strategy. We explore what makes a great vision and mission statement, how they can transform engagement and decision-making, and the real cost of ...

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43:02

Incentivizing Leadership: Are We Rewarding the Wrong...

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2025/03/11

In this thought-provoking episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Nigel Thurlow, co-creator of The Flow System and former Chief of Agile at Toyota, to break down the hidden dangers of how we incentivize leadership. We discuss: ✔️ How financial incentives can backfire and create toxic leadership ✔️ The difference between responsibility and accountability in leadership ✔️ Why many employees don’t want leadership roles—and how to change that ✔️ The rea...

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8:00

Is Leadership Speaking or Actually Communicating at...

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2025/03/06

Every job is a communication job. Every leader is a communicator—whether they realize it or not. But too often, organizations mistake speaking at people for real communication. In this episode, we break down the difference between broadcasting information and fostering true understanding. Drawing from insights on leadership, engagement, and workplace culture, we explore how great leaders ensure they’re communicating—not just talking. From the power of two-way dialogue to practical ways ...

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50:05

Building Better Work Relationships Through Systems,...

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2025/03/04

Leaders often think relationships are built on instincts, but what if they’re actually built on systems? In this episode, executive and leadership coach Trevor Timbeck challenges the idea that relationship-building is purely emotional or intuitive. Instead, he breaks down how intentional systems—like structured feedback loops, proactive communication, and even remembering birthdays—can create stronger, more meaningful connections at work. We dive into: ✅ Why every relationship already h...

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8:26

Taking A.I.M. at Bad Leadership: Admit, Identify, Manage

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2025/02/27

In this mini-episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher dives into a tough but necessary conversation—why organizations need to stop passing the buck on bad leadership. Russel explores the hidden dangers of shifting problematic leaders to new roles without accountability, the ripple effects on workplace culture, and how teams often feel forced to "recommend" toxic leaders just to be rid of them. With a simple A.I.M. framework—Admit, Identify, Manage—Russel highlights how leaders a...

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43:52

How to Practice Trauma-Informed Leadership w/...

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2025/02/25

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Danielle Smeltzer, founder and CEO of Awarely Embodied Leadership, dives deep into the transformative power of trauma-informed leadership. She challenges conventional leadership narratives, revealing how emotions—like stress and even anger—serve as vital signals from our nervous system, not weaknesses to suppress. Danielle explains why curiosity is the cornerstone of self-awareness and how leaders can use it to build healthier, more empathetic workpla...

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9:21

Curiosity Over Criticism: How Leaders Can Foster...

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2025/02/20

New ideas need curiosity, not immediate criticism. As leaders, our role isn’t to shut down innovation but to guide and refine it. In this episode, we explore how the right questions can turn ideas into opportunities, while the wrong mindset can stifle progress. Learn how to shift from assumptions and dismissiveness to curiosity and engagement—building a culture where ideas thrive, and teams feel supported in their growth. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Not...

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52:15

How to Truly Operationalize Work Culture w/ Garrett...

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2025/02/18

Culture isn’t just a set of values on a website—it’s the daily actions, behaviors, and processes that shape how an organization truly operates. In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Garrett Delph, founder and CEO of Clarity Ops, to dive deep into how to operationalize culture in a way that actually works. Garrett shares: ✔️ Why most companies fail at culture (hint: lack of process and accountability) ✔️ The PPP (P3) framework for integrating cultu...

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