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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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48:53

Getting Organizational Design Right

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2025/11/03

Most leaders think their organizational problems are structural — that if they just rearrange the boxes on the org chart, everything will flow better. But as organizational design consultant and executive coach Susannah Robinson explains, that’s rarely the real issue. In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher and Susannah break down what organizational design actually means — and how it connects directly to leadership behavior, culture, and employee experience. Toge...

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10:46

How Leadership Can Stop Investing in Cultural Debt

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2025/10/27

Originally released: June, 2024 In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher discusses the causes and answers to cultural debt. Technical debt is a common term in software development to explain growing issues caused by not properly addressing problems. By only implementing "band-aid" solutions, the root problems only continue to grow and fester. Cultural debt is the same in that organizational issues unaddressed or avoided, will jus...

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8:50

Why Respect Outshines Professionalism in Today's...

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2025/10/20

Originally released: August, 2024 What if being 'professional' is actually holding your workplace back? In this episode, host Russel Lolacher challenges the traditional norms and reveals why respect, not rigid professionalism, is the key to a thriving, diverse workplace. The idea of professionalism is usually about aligning behaviours, dress codes, communication styles and work ethics around the norms of the dominant culture. This is a barrier to diversity and innovation, while promoting uni...

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9:53

Leadership Alert - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Change...

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2025/10/13

Originally released: April, 2024 In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher showcases common resistances to change at work and how leaders can avoid these pitfalls. Change is a constant in the workplace, but so is resistance to it. The success and failure of change will be found in how leadership introduces, leads, implements and follows up on that change, and in how they respect what's come before. Russel shares ...

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8:54

Stop Babysitting, Start Leading - A Leadership...

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2025/10/06

Originally released: January, 2025 Ever felt like you’re "babysitting" your team instead of leading them? You’re not alone. Many leaders hit a point of frustration, but that feeling is a signal—an opportunity for reflection and growth. In this episode, we explore why some leaders feel this way, what it says about their leadership approach, and, most importantly, how to shift from micromanaging to mentoring. Learn actionable steps to empower your team, foster accountability, and redefin...

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9:55

Leader Shout Out! - Stop Keeping Your Values All To...

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2025/09/29

Originally released: May, 2024 In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher recommends we share our values publicly to build better connection. Knowing our values is vital to our self-awareness and in helping us make decisions and setting boundaries that help our career and our employee experience. But they are too valuable to keep to ourselves. Share them. With everyone. It'll benefit us as leaders, our teams and the organization. R...

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8:47

Leadership Gap - What Leaders Believe and Employees Know

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2025/09/22

Originally released July, 2023. In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the gap between leadership assumptions and employee reality. Numerous surveys have been conducted by SHRM, Deloitte, Forrester showing executives have a very different perception of their organizational culture than those who work for them. Russel asks the question, "but how do you know?" to challenge those leaders who make assumptions, dis...

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12:01

Stepping Back Before Burnout: Why Pausing Is Powerful...

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2025/09/19

In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, host Russel Lolacher gets real about the warning signs of burnout and why stepping back is one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills. Drawing from his own experience producing daily episodes, running a newsletter, and working a full-time job, Russel shares how to recognize when your passion is turning into a grind, and how to model sustainable leadership by setting boundaries. You’ll learn: The early signs burnout is creeping in...

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15:36

Building Cultures That Learn from Failure

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2025/09/18

Part 4 of our 4-part conversation on turning adversity into opportunity. Organizations often say they embrace failure — but do they really? Executive coach Whitney Faires and host Russel Lolacher dive into how leadership accountability and honest feedback shape a healthier workplace culture. From avoiding toxic positivity to taking extreme ownership, Whitney shares why cultures that accept setbacks as learning opportunities unlock trust, loyalty, and long-term success. And connect with me for...

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12:46

Leading Teams Through Setbacks with Confidence

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2025/09/17

Part 3 of our 4-part conversation on turning adversity into opportunity at work. When adversity hits, teams look to their leaders for guidance. Executive coach Whitney Faires joins host Russel Lolacher to explore how leaders can normalize setbacks, create space for mistakes, and help teams grow through challenges. Whitney explains how modeling resilience, encouraging problem-solving, and maintaining perspective builds trust and motivation. Learn how to guide your team through adversity withou...

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14:08

Resilience and Self-Awareness: Turning Setbacks into...

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2025/09/16

Part 2 of our 4-part conversation on turning adversity into opportunity at work. Failure feels personal — but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode, executive coach Whitney Faires talks with host Russel Lolacher about reframing adversity through mindset and self-reflection. Whitney shares how to separate emotion from fact, regulate your response, and see setbacks as chances for growth. Learn why resilience starts with self-awareness and how leaders can build strength on the other sid...

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19:00

What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

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2025/09/15

Part 1 of our 4-part conversation on turning adversity into opportunity at work. Setbacks are part of every workplace — but how do we define adversity without downplaying its impact? Executive coach and leadership expert Whitney Faires joins host Russel Lolacher to explain what adversity looks like at work, why leaders should avoid minimizing challenges, and how to clearly understand obstacles before responding. Discover why clarity is the first step to transforming adversity into opportunity...

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8:30

Corporate Speak Is Killing Connection – Here’s How to...

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2025/09/12

Corporate jargon might sound polished, but it’s destroying trust, relationships, and humanity at work. In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, host Russel Lolacher — internationally recognized leadership speaker and host of this globally ranked top 5% podcast — breaks down why corporate speak fails and how leaders can replace it with clear, human communication. Learn why jargon alienates teams, what it signals about leadership, and three practical steps to create authentic connectio...

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13:59

Building a Culture Inspired by Leadership Design

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2025/09/11

Part 4 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design. What does a workplace look like when leadership design is at its core? Host Russel Lolacher is joined by Georgi Enthoven — global advisor and thought leader on purposeful, high-impact work — to reveal how cultures shaped by vision and contribution inspire employees to say, “I’m proud of what I do.” This episode explores how organizations can foster community, pride, and sustainability to create modern workplaces worth belonging to. And c...

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11:22

Keeping Teams Aligned Through Vision, Not Just Strategy

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2025/09/10

Part 3 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design. Leaders often mistake strategy for identity, creating rigidity and disconnection. In this conversation, host Russel Lolacher and Georgi Enthoven — bestselling author and venture partner with deep experience advising businesses on impact and culture — discuss how leadership design helps teams align on a compelling vision. They explore how to co-create purpose with diverse perspectives and keep teams engaged without losing sight of the big...

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9:48

Why Leadership Design Starts with Self-Awareness

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2025/09/09

How can leaders design their impact if they don’t know themselves first? Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Georgi Enthoven — a seasoned entrepreneur and podcast host who helps professionals align ambition with purpose — to uncover the importance of self-awareness in leadership. Georgi shares how identifying your unique strengths (not just fixing weaknesses) builds the confidence and clarity leaders need to show up authentically and drive meaningful change. And connect with me for more great...

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17:44

Defining Leadership Design for the Future of Work

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher explores what “leadership design” really means. Guest Georgi Enthoven — entrepreneur, venture partner, advisor to global family businesses, and USA Today bestselling author of Work That’s Worth It — shares why leadership is more than profit or promotion. She explains how integrating impact into business models is becoming non-negotiable, and why younger generations are demanding leaders rethink what success looks like. And connect...

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9:07

Two-Way Communication: A Leader’s Path to Connection

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2025/09/05

In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership communication expert Russel Lolacher challenges a common leadership blind spot: treating communication as one-way. Drawing from decades of experience and real workplace stories, Russel explains why leaders—not employees—carry the full responsibility for ensuring messages are understood. You’ll learn practical actions to: Make communication relevant to employees.Deliver messages in ways that are easy to consume.Keep it interest...

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13:49

Turning Workplace Friction Into a Flow-Based Culture

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2025/09/04

Part 4 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow. Culture is built on behaviors, moods, and systems that either fuel friction or create flow. In this Relationships at Work episode, host Russel Lolacher talks with Margaret Graziano, keynote speaker and bestselling author of Ignite Culture, about how leaders can take responsibility for toxic environments and transform them into thriving, high-performing cultures. Learn how small moments of friction snowball int...

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13:35

From Friction to Flow: How Teams Thrive Together

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2025/09/03

Part 3 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow.. What does a team in flow actually look like? In this Relationships at Work episode, host Russel Lolacher is joined by Margaret Graziano to unpack how leaders can shift their teams from defensive, draining dynamics into collaboration and empowerment. Discover why the “magic number” for team problem-solving is five to eight people, how laughter and trust fuel flow, and what leaders can do to unlock their team’s...

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