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The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD, ACC

Perspective and insights needed to address today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities.

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20:43

Leading WITH AI, Not Just Through It

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/12/18

Episode 30: Leading WITH AI, Not Just Through It"AI doesn't replace people-forward leadership™. It amplifies it. But only if you engage with it yourself first." ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh In this solo episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh challenges leaders to rethink their relationship with AI,not as a technology to manage or a disruption to survive, but as a tool that canactually makethem better people-forward leaders™.With 70-85% of AI initiativesfailing to meetexpectations and research showing

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20:07

When Someone Gives You Every Reason to React:...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Episode 29: When Someone Gives You Every Reason to React: Leadership Lessons from an Unlikely Place"People-forward leadership is about consistently showing up for your people when they give you every reason not to." ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh In this solo episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh breaks downapowerful real-world example of People-Forward Leadership™,and itdidn'thappen in a boardroom. It happened on the side of a road in North Carolina. When Deputy Shawn Singleton pulled over a woman

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19:26

What Your Team's Not Telling You And Why It's a...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Episode 28: What Your Team's Not Telling You And Why It's a Psychological Safety Issue"Psychological safety isn't about lowering standards. It's about raising relational and learning standards so your people can actually meet the demands you're facing.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh In this solo episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh tackles one of the most misunderstood and most critical concepts in leadership today: psychological safety. With trust in senior leadership at its lowest point since the

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18:05

The Reorg Playbook - How People-Forward Leaders Can...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Episode 27: The Reorg Playbook-How People-Forward Leaders Can Turn DisruptionIntoOpportunity“Restructuring,while disruptive,can be a catalyst for growth when leaders are intentional about the right things.”~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Episode Summary Reorganizationsaren’tslowing down,and uncertainty is hard on the brain, teams, and results. In this solo episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh shares a practical, people-forward way to navigatereorgsso youdon’tjust protect productivity, butyou create

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20:47

The Brain-Smart Feedback Loop: Your Operating System...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Episode 26: The Brain-Smart Feedback Loop:Your Operating System of High-Performing Teams“Feedback isn’t an HR ritual; it’s the operating system of your culture.”~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Episode Summary Most peopledon’thatefeedback,they hate howit’sdelivered. In this solo episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh breaks down what the recipient’s brain is doing in those moments, why annual review rituals backfire, and how a living feedback loop turns coaching into a weekly habit thatactually

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38:57

Driving Culture Change: Trust, Growth, and the Power...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Episode25: Driving Culture Change: Trust, Growth, and the Power of People-Strong Leadership–Melinda Adams, Executive Director of Island Transit“Leadership begins with an investment in your people, focusing on their development in order to achieve the highest results for your organization and provide the highest level of service to your community.”~Melinda Adams Episode Summary Melinda Adams, Executive Director of Island Transit, joins Dr. Carol Parker Walsh to share how she’s reshaping

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32:26

People-Forward Leadership™ in the Age of AI - 4...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Episode 24: People-Forward Leadership™ in the Age of AI - 4 Skills That Can't Be Automated"AI tools aren't what create value, your leadership does." ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Episode Summary AI adoption is happening fast. Twenty-seven percent (27%) of white-collar employees now use it frequently, nearly double from two years ago. (Gallup) But the disconnect is that nearly 90% of companies describe AI in glowing terms, yet most can't articulate specific value beyond vague "productivity

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55:31

Rising Through Complexity: Leading with Authenticity...

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2025/10/23

Episode 23:Rising Through Complexity: Leading with Authenticity and Trust–LoriKahikina, CEO of HART“As a leader, youhave totake all the hits publicly and give your team the credit privately.That’show you build trust and credibility.”~Lori Kahikina Episode Summary Lori Kahikina, Executive Director and CEO of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), joins Dr. Carol Parker Walsh to share her journey leading one of the nation’s most ambitious infrastructure projects,the Skyline

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24:09

Leading Through Chaos: 4 Ways to Create Calm in...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Episode 22: Leading Through Chaos:4 Ways to Create Calm in Unpredictable Times“You can’t control the chaos, but you can absolutely control how your team responds to it.”~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh tackles the rising anxiety leaders are seeing across workplaces and offers four practical, research-backed strategies you can use this week to create calm and momentumwithout waiting for things to“go back to normal.”Grounded in the

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58:00

Operator-to-CEO: Dottie Watkins’ Playbook for...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Episode 21:Operator-to-CEO: Dottie Watkins’ Playbook for People-Forward Transit Leadership“You can’t say you’re committed to the customer if you’re not committed to the people who serve that customer. Leadership is ultimately customer service.” ~Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins, the President and CEO of CapMetro in Austin, Texas, shares her leadership journey and insights on building a people-first culture in public transit. Watkins discusses how her early experience riding the bus as a child

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40:59

Catalyst Field Guide: 9 Guest Lessons That Redefined...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Episode 20: Catalyst Field Guide: 9 Guest Lessons That Redefine People-Forward Leadership™"Leadership is not about perfection, it's about being perfectly willing to grow.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Welcome to a very special Season 2 finale! This episode is a celebration and synthesis of the incredible wisdom shared by nine remarkable Catalysts across both seasons of The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast. From transit CEOs navigating billion-dollar operations to leadership consultants

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21:19

Rebuild the Container – The Mid-Year Leader Awareness...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Episode 19: Rebuild the Container – The Mid-Year Leader Awareness Reset"Goals thrive, or starve, inside the container you create. When you rebuild it, when you expand your emotional capacity to sit momentarily in the unknown, you allow for new, exciting, and innovative ideas to emerge, creating space for bolder tactics and truer collaboration.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Mid-year often feels like halftime in a championship game: the scoreboard shouts numbers, but the real decider is the

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32:36

Strategy Meets Empathy: How Data-Driven Leaders Can...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Episode 18: Strategy Meets Empathy: How Data-Driven Leaders Can Build People-Forward Cultures with Dr. Nadia Anderson"Feedback is a gift. That's the only way that you learn. You're never done growing, you're never done learning. Even if it's flawlessly executed, there's still a lesson in there somewhere about what can make it a little bit better." ~ Dr. Nadia Anderson In this episode, you'll discover how to seamlessly blend rigorous data analysis with deep empathy to create cultures where

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46:29

Lean Manufacturing Meets People-Forward Leadership:...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Episode 17: Lean Manufacturing Meets People-Forward Leadership: How Performance Management Leads to Operational Excellence with James Jones“Approach every situation with curiosity, not judgment. When you give people space to explain their logic, you turn mistakes into momentum.” — James Jones In this episode, you'll discover how to blend operational excellence with deep human connection to build teams that don't just perform but thrive. James Jones, founder of JKT Financial Group and

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35:11

Elevating Performance through People Power: How...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Episode 16: Elevating Performance through People Power: How Empathetic Leadership Drives Results with Debra Johnson"We are all imperfectly perfect human beings. We are people in the people business, and once we have that collective understanding, we can be a lot more engaged and be advocates for others and be thorough problem solvers with the assistance of others." ~ Debra Johnson In this episode, you'll discover how authentic, people-centered leadership translates directly into measurable

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31:05

Operator-to-Leader: Engineering a Middle-Management...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Episode 15: Operator-to-Leader: Engineering a Middle-Management Pipeline That Doesn't Derail"Being great at the work and being great at leading people who do the work are completely different skill sets. It's like expecting someone who's great at playing the violin to automatically conduct the orchestra." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh In this episode, you'll discover why six out of ten first-time managers fail within 24 months, and more importantly, how to rewrite that story. Drawing from 30

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44:47

Finding Your X-Factor: Paul Comfort on Self-Aware...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Episode 14: Finding Your X Factor: Where Leadership Awareness Meets Strategic Action in the Transit Industry with Paul Comfort"Leadership isn't just about being in charge, it's about understanding how to lead and manage people." ~ Paul Comfort Paul Comfort has a panoramic view of the transit industry, having worked as a CEO, consultant, author, and host of the leading industry podcast, Transit Unplugged. In this interview, he shares insights on his journey into public service and the

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16:08

The Leadership Equation: Why Executive Presence...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Episode 13: The Leadership Equation: Why Executive Presence Multiplies Your Influence"Leadership isn't just about being in the room. It's about moving the room. It's about creating the kind of presence that authenticates your message and the type of influence that transforms organizations from the inside out." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh In this episode, you’ll explore the critical relationship between executive presence and influence, two essential leadership qualities that create a

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45:52

Inspiring Greatness: Stepping into Your Purpose as a...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Episode 12: Inspiring Greatness: Stepping into Your Purpose as a Leader"What is the primary job of a leader? And the primary job of a leader is to inspire greatness in her team or his team, by serving as a coach who helps people to thrive." - Matt Tenney In this episode, we welcome leadership and mindset expert Matt Tenney, author of "Inspire Greatness.” Matt shares how his journey from monk to leadership coach shaped his philosophy that workplace cultures should consistently make a

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13:35

Creating Your Team's Shared Vision & Unique Promise...

The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Episode 11: People-Forward Leadership Podcast: Creating Your Team's Shared Vision & Unique Promise To Fuel Success"Without a clear promise, you're just gathering bodies, not hearts and minds passionate about your mission.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Summary In this episode of the People-Forward Leadership™ podcast, you’ll discover how creating a shared vision for your team can transform team performance and establish a foundation for an empowered ecosystem. You’ll learn how a powerful

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