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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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56:03

Why Great Leadership Needs Better Systems

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2026/03/23

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with Karl Staib, founder of Systematic Leader, about why leadership needs more than good intentions. They explore how better systems shape habits, improve communication, strengthen accountability, and create healthier workplace cultures. Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders...

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8:28

Are You Measuring Leadership Wrong?

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2026/03/19

What if the way we measure leadership is completely off? In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher challenges the usual focus on KPIs, deadlines, and delivery—and asks what really matters. Trust, growth, values, and the impact we leave on people may be the real leadership scorecard. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on LinkedinFollow on InstagramFollow me on ThreadsFollow on TikTokEmail me anytime&...

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58:02

When Internal Communication Breaks Down

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2026/03/17

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher speaks with Alejandra Ramirez, founder of Ready Cultures, about why internal communication often fails in organizations. They discuss how misaligned messaging damages workplace culture, why clarity matters in leadership communication, and how Alejandra’s Head–Heart–Hands framework helps leaders communicate what’s happening, why it matters, and what teams should do next. Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love ...

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8:57

Leadership Meetings vs Management Meetings (And Why...

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2026/03/13

Most meetings focus on tasks, updates, and deadlines. Others focus on people, growth, and trust. Both are necessary—but they serve very different purposes. In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores the difference between management meetings and leadership meetings, and why leaders need to be intentional about which one they’re running. Management meetings help move the work forward. Leadership meetings help move the people forward. When leaders confuse the two, ...

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52:43

You Get the Team You Deserve

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2026/03/09

Leaders often complain about their teams — disengaged employees, poor performance, difficult conversations. But what if the real issue isn’t the team? In this episode, Russel sits down with leadership expert David Dilger to explore how leaders shape the behavior, performance, and culture of their teams — often without realizing it. They discuss why avoiding tough conversations hurts everyone involved, how focusing on observable behaviors changes the way leaders manage performance, and why tru...

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8:20

The Most Dangerous Leaders Don’t Look Dangerous

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2026/03/05

Some of the most damaging leaders aren’t the obvious tyrants. They’re the ones celebrated on stages, praised in boardrooms, and admired on LinkedIn. In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores how performative leadership can hide behind recognition, results, and a polished public image. He challenges leaders to look beyond awards and social media presence to examine the real impact leaders have on their teams. Because leadership isn’t defined by the story a leader tells — it’s defined by t...

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56:09

The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict

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2026/03/02

What if conflict isn’t the problem — but the engine of innovation? In this episode, innovation expert Jeff DeGraff joins Russel to explore why adaptability isn’t about reacting to change — it’s about embracing ambiguity, practicing paradox, and creating constructive conflict inside your teams. They discuss: Why over-alignment kills innovationThe difference between reacting and adaptive thinkingHow small experiments build momentumWhy culture isn’t a “thing” — it’s how leaders leadThe role of v...

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10:16

Values Over Feelings in Leadership

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2026/02/27

Are you leading from values — or reacting to emotions? In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores why values must anchor workplace decisions, culture, and accountability. Empathy matters. But without clear values, leadership becomes mood management. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

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54:28

Toxic Positivity vs. Authentic Leadership

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2026/02/24

Is workplace positivity building trust — or masking real problems? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with author Johanna Laurent to unpack the difference between authentic positivity and the kind that shuts people down. They explore: Why leaders focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s workingThe self-work required before you can lead others wellHow to create space for honesty without sliding into negativityWhy you can get results and build a great environment...

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8:38

Stop Calling Yourself a People Leader

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2026/02/19

When did leadership stop being about people? The rise of the term “People Leader” sounds progressive — but it may reveal a deeper problem. If leadership needs a qualifier, something’s already broken. In this solo episode, Russel challenges the language we use and what it says about how we actually lead. Because leadership without people… isn’t leadership. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow ...

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63:00

Building an Olympic Mindset at Work

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2026/02/17

What can leaders learn from Olympic athletes? Former cycling champion and high-performance coach Lee Povey breaks down why winning is out of your control — and why focusing on process, feedback, and adaptability is what truly drives performance. This episode challenges hustle culture, fixed leadership styles, and ego-driven management. Because the Olympic mindset isn’t about medals. It’s about becoming better — every day. Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R...

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7:38

Really Investing in Your Team Isn’t Optional — It’s...

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2026/02/12

Putting time on a calendar isn’t investment. Sending a survey isn’t support. In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher challenges leaders to stop assuming and start asking: What does meaningful investment actually look like for my team? Because if they don’t feel it — it doesn’t count. Curiosity. Consistency. Personalization. That’s the work. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threa...

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49:40

Busy Is a Leadership Problem (Not a Badge of Honor)

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2026/02/09

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with leadership expert and author Kishshana Palmer to unpack why being “busy” has become one of the most damaging habits in modern leadership. They explore how busyness blocks clarity, weakens relationships with teams, fuels burnout, and quietly erodes organizational culture. Kishshana shares how leaders can shift from constant reactivity to intentional strategy, why clarity is a leadership responsibility, and what it really ...

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7:51

Talking Is Not Walking: When Leadership Mistakes...

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2026/02/06

“Let’s start the conversation” has become a comfortable way for leaders to delay real change. In this R@W Note mini-episode, Host Russel Lolacher explores why talking about improvement isn’t the same as starting it — and how conversation without follow-through quietly damages trust, morale, and credibility at work. Leadership isn’t measured by what’s said in the meeting. It’s measured by what happens after it ends. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Sub...

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53:50

Tying Motivation to Purpose at Work

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2026/02/02

Motivation is often treated as something leaders can manufacture from the outside — incentives, goals, performance systems. But without purpose, motivation rarely lasts. In this episode, Ryan Rigterink breaks down why purpose is personal, contextual, and constantly evolving — and why leaders get motivation wrong when they assume it’s one-size-fits-all. We explore how identity, experience, and intention shape engagement, how trust underpins any meaningful motivation strategy, and why shared pu...

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7:38

Silence Isn’t Neutral: When Leaders Wait, Teams Drift

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2026/01/29

Silence in leadership is rarely intentional — but it’s never neutral. In this short R@W Note episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how delayed communication, hesitation, and “waiting until we know more” can unintentionally create confusion, anxiety, and cultural drift on teams. Leaders often hold back for good reasons: they want clarity, the right answer, or more information. But while leaders are thinking, teams are interpreting — filling gaps with assumptions, stories, ...

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59:21

When Job Fit Fails ADHD at Work

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2026/01/26

ADHD in the workplace is often framed as a performance issue — but what if the real problem is job fit? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with ADHD career coach Shell Mendelson to unpack why capable, skilled ADHD employees struggle in roles that were never designed for how they think, focus, and work. Together, they explore why performance improvement plans miss the point, how workplace expectations quietly erode confidence, and why creativity and innovation ...

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7:11

Performative Leadership vs. Actually Doing the Work

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2026/01/22

Many leaders say the right things about trust, empathy, and accountability—then quietly fail to follow through. In this short Relationships at Work episode, Russel Lolacher unpacks the difference between looking like a leader and performing as one. You’ll learn how performative leadership erodes trust, why optics often get rewarded over impact, and how to audit your own actions to ensure your leadership shows up when it actually matters. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up ...

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51:16

The Hidden Cost of Leadership Advancement

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2026/01/19

What really happens when you move up in an organization? In this episode, Russel Lolacher talks with Sabina Nawaz, leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of You Are the Boss, about the unseen pressures of leadership advancement. They explore why pressure—not power—changes how leaders show up, how advancement can quietly erode self-awareness, and the impact this has on teams and culture. A candid conversation for leaders preparing for promotion, navigating increased responsibility,...

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9:56

What Your Personal Space Is Saying at Work

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2026/01/15

We talk a lot about what leaders say — but rarely about where they say it. In this short episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores proxemics — the hidden language of personal space — and how distance, positioning, and physical presence quietly shape trust, power, and connection at work. From offices designed to elevate authority, to feedback conversations that unintentionally trigger defensiveness, this episode unpacks how space communicates long before words do. You’ll learn...

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