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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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14:33

Culture Won’t Change Without Leadership Development

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2025/07/24

This is part 4 of a 4-part conversation on the context we need for improving leadership development. If your workplace culture isn’t evolving, your leadership development probably isn’t either. In this Relationships at Work episode, Dr. Rob Lion joins Russel Lolacher to explore how broken systems, poor communication, and lack of psychological safety derail leadership development efforts. They dive into what it takes to manage up, lead across, and build better—without waiting for permission. ...

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10:12

Leadership Development Is a Shared Journey

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2025/07/23

This is part 3 of a 4-part conversation on the context we need for improving leadership development. Great leadership development isn’t done in isolation—it’s done with the team. In this Relationships at Work episode, Dr. Rob Lion explains how leaders can use trust, vulnerability, and shared growth to develop themselves and those around them. Russel Lolacher explores how team engagement and development can be intentional, relational, and central to leadership success. 🔍 You’ll learn: How to

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12:41

Leadership Development Starts With Self-Awareness

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2025/07/22

This is part 2 of a 4-part conversation on the context we need for improving leadership development. You can’t develop as a leader if you don’t understand yourself. In this Relationships at Work episode, Dr. Rob Lion digs into the internal foundation of leadership development—mindset, identity, motivation, and the courage to seek help. With Russel Lolacher, he explores why self-awareness is non-negotiable and how leaders can stop outsourcing responsibility and start owning their growth. 🔍

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20:17

Why Leadership Development Fails Without Clarity

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2025/07/21

This is part 1 of a 4-part conversation on the context we need for improving leadership development. Leadership development starts with understanding what leadership actually is—but most organizations skip that step entirely. In this Relationships at Work episode, Dr. Rob Lion joins Russel Lolacher to unpack the leadership confusion so many organizations suffer from. Together, they explore why we conflate productivity with leadership, why style-based development doesn’t work, and how a lack...

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33:51

What Inclusion Really Means at Work (And Why We’re...

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2025/07/18

Inclusion is one of the most talked-about values in the modern workplace—but also one of the most misunderstood. We say the word, we build strategies around it, but do we actually know what it looks and feels like? In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher welcomes Peter Andrew Danzig — LSW, MSS, MA, CCPT, CPT — a trauma-informed therapist, inclusion strategist, and performing arts professional, to challenge conventional thinking around workplace inclusion. Together, they...

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12:10

Belonging Isn’t HR’s Job—It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

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2025/07/17

This is part 4 of a 4-part conversation on the work leaders need to do to incorporate belonging in the workplace with author and research Dr. Beth Kaplan. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Workplace culture often undermines belonging, even with the best of intentions. In this episode, we explore the difference between performative and real belonging, the disconnect between values and actions, and why DEI and belonging ...

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11:01

Leading with Care: The Everyday Actions That Build...

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2025/07/16

This is part 3 of a 4-part conversation on the work leaders need to do to incorporate belonging in the workplace with author and research Dr. Beth Kaplan. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Belonging doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through consistent, intentional leadership. In this episode, we explore what care really looks like from a team perspective, how one-on-ones can foster trust, and the key leadership habits th...

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11:29

You Can’t Create Belonging for Others If You Don’t...

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2025/07/15

This is part 2 of a 4-part conversation on the work leaders need to do to incorporate belonging in the workplace with author and research Dr. Beth Kaplan. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Before we can lead others into belonging, we need to start with ourselves. This episode explores how self-worth, trauma, and emotional safety play a foundational role in how we show up as leaders. We look at the internal work required to f...

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17:28

What Belonging Really Means at Work (And Why Most Get...

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2025/07/14

This is part 1 of a 4-part conversation on the work leaders need to do to incorporate belonging in the workplace with author and research Dr. Beth Kaplan. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Belonging isn’t the same as fitting in—and the difference matters. In this episode, we define what belonging truly is and how most organizations misunderstand or misuse the term. We explore why clarity around belonging matters and how vagu...

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30:31

How to Speak Boldly at Work (Without Burning Bridges)

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2025/07/11

In this episode of Relationships at Work, we explore what it truly means to speak boldly in the workplace—and why it’s more about connection than confrontation. Joining us is Verna Myers, renowned inclusion strategist, author, and former Netflix VP of Inclusion Strategy. She shares powerful lessons on how to challenge harmful behaviors, speak truth to power, and communicate across difference with clarity and courage. From managing emotions to knowing when to pause, Verna offers strategies for...

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2:45

You Can’t Rely on Culture to Save You (But You Can...

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2025/07/10

This is part 4 of a 4-part series on leading through high pressure at work, with licensed psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Tired of waiting for HR or leadership to fix your toxic work culture? Dr. Janna Koretz gets real about what organizations won’t do for your mental health—and how you can still thrive. We dig into the power of micro-shifts, how to lead by example, and why “playing the game”...

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10:44

Leading in High Pressure Without Burning Out Your Team

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2025/07/09

This is part 3 of a 4-part series on leading through high pressure at work, with licensed psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. High pressure leadership isn’t just about surviving stress—it’s about not spreading it. Dr. Janna Koretz shares how leaders can show up differently in tense environments and still support performance. You’ll learn how self-regulation, calm communication, and empathy can ri...

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12:54

When Success Feels Empty: Realigning Values in High...

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2025/07/08

This is part 2 of a 4-part series on leading through high pressure at work, with licensed psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. Ever climbed the career ladder—only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall? Dr. Janna Koretz explains how values misalignment—not lack of resilience—drives burnout in high pressure jobs. In this episode, we explore how self-awareness, flexible thinking, and small m...

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17:11

What High Pressure Really Means at Work (And Why We...

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2025/07/07

This is part 1 of a 4-part series on leading through high pressure at work, with licensed psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture. What does “high pressure” actually mean in the workplace? In this episode, Dr. Janna Koretz—licensed psychologist and founder of Azimuth Psychological—joins host Russel Lolacher to reframe how we define stress at work. From Amazon warehouse workers to C-suite execs, no rol...

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34:48

Communicating Change Without Losing Trust

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2025/07/04

Change is constant—but connection doesn’t have to suffer. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how leaders can build trust and protect the employee experience during times of change. Guest Dr. Devann Steele shares how transparency, empathy, and values-based communication can make or break your leadership. Learn how to: Avoid silence during uncertaintyCommunicate even when you don’t have all the answersLead with “we” instead of “me”Match your messaging to the scal...

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17:36

How Principles Drive Culture Change

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2025/07/03

Forget the posters and buzzwords—real culture change starts with behavior, not branding. In this Relationships at Work episode, Kyle McDowell shares how principle-based leadership can reshape toxic or misaligned cultures by setting consistent expectations for how people work and lead. We explore how to create change at the team level (even without CEO buy-in) and why principles can ripple through an entire organization—and even into our personal lives. And connect with me for more great...

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14:55

Building Trust and Accountability in Teams

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2025/07/02

Great teams don’t just work together—they challenge each other, support each other, and hold each other accountable. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Kyle McDowell explains how embracing challenge and setting clear expectations builds deeper trust, stronger team bonds, and long-term alignment. From confronting resistance to leading by example, this is a masterclass in principle-based team leadership. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Yo...

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20:31

Leadership Starts with Self-Reflection

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2025/07/01

Leadership isn’t a title—it’s an inner journey. In this Relationships at Work episode, Kyle McDowell shares why self-reflection is the essential first step to leading with integrity and impact. We talk about ego, self-awareness, the “mirror of truth,” and how knowing your blind spots isn’t weakness—it’s leadership strength. If you want to lead others, you have to lead yourself first. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Lin...

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11:19

What Is Principle-Based Leadership?

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2025/06/30

What is principle-based leadership—and how is it different from values or mission statements? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With We, shares how leaders can gain clarity by establishing a framework for how teams behave, collaborate, and succeed. We explore the origin of his 10 WEs, why clarity fuels accountability, and how leaders can set the tone for excellence—by defining the how, not just the what. And connect with me for more gre...

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35:33

Why Workplace Connection Fails — And How Leaders Can...

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2025/06/27

This is part 1 of 6 of our Workhuman LIVE series. In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher is joined by workplace culture and leadership expert Jason Lauritsen to explore the real obstacles leaders face when trying to build meaningful connections at work. From poor relationship training to fear of feedback, Jason breaks down why so many managers get connection wrong—and what to do about it. We talk about the role of self-awareness, why cultural misfits suffer in si...

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