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The Dirty Side of Leadership

Ron Ward & Kristin Sokoloff

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast disrupts the status quo by discussing hot-button topics that most podcasters are afraid to touch. Ron and Kristin apply their combined 50+ years of real leadership experience and take both a humorous and raw look behind closed doors. Often sharing personal experiences both in the workplace and out, they answer listener questions and breakdown "dirty lessons" from Ron"s best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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55:59

The Dirty Truth About What Makes a Leader Great |...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text In this throwback episode, we're going back to episode 7 where Ron and Kristin discuss qualities of great leaders and how you can apply them to your own life. Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff Sponsor: 4Ward Operations Producer: Stephen Ridley Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dir...

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70:06

Mafia Leadership Lessons with John Alite and His...

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2025/10/23

Send us a text In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, hosts Kristin Sokoloff and Ron Ward explore the tumultuous journey of John Alite — from organized crime enforcer to redemptive leader — and draw powerful parallels between the psychology of crime-leadership and mainstream organizational, corporate, and faith-based leadership. Key Themes: The structure and raw mechanisms of power in the mafia world.The psychology of fear, loyalty, respect, and followership under extreme condition...

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56:55

Leadership in Parenting (Part 2) | Episode 135

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2025/10/16

Send us a text In Part Two of Leadership & Parenting, Ron and Kristin welcome Troy Robison, a faith-centered leader, husband, and father who serves as Head of Sales at AI Vector, the parent company of today’s sponsor, Kovo Home. Together, they explore how leadership and technology intersect in modern parenting. From setting healthy digital boundaries to navigating online influences, Troy offers an inside look at how innovative tools can help parents guide, protect, and empower their chil...

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Leadership in Parenting (Part 1) | Episode 134

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2025/10/09

Send us a text In this episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, Ron and Kristin explore how leadership begins at home. From building trust through daily connection to guiding kids toward strength, kindness, and resilience, this episode reframes parenting as the ultimate test of leadership. They share practical, real-world lessons — including how to model integrity, manage friendships, teach emotional literacy, and help kids fail safely. Ron and Kristin unpack how empathy, consistency, and bou...

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39:51

Trump Calls All Military Leaders to Quantico: Worth...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text In this episode, Kristin and Ron break down two major stories: President Trump’s unprecedented call for hundreds of generals and admirals to meet at Quantico.The mass exodus of over 100,000 federal employees.What looks like crisis is really about leadership, accountability, and culture. From the cost of pulling leaders together, to the fallout of raising workplace standards, we explore the dirty side of leadership—where presence matters, accountability filters out the uncommitt...

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49:13

Leadership Lessons From Charlie Kirk and the Movement...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin reflect on the life and leadership of Charlie Kirk, Who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. He was the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). From his Illinois roots to building one of the nation’s most influential youth organizations, Kirk’s journey offers powerful lessons for leaders in any field. The conversation explores: Starting Young: Courage over credentials.Movement Building: How TPUSA scaled from an idea to hundreds of staff and mi...

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50:01

Special Guest: John Whitt, Chess Champion & Author of...

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2025/09/18

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with John Whitt, a chess champion, business strategist, and author of Checkmate!: Translating Ideas Into Money. With over four decades of experience guiding organizations—ranging from large corporations to small businesses—John brings a unique perspective on strategy, clarity, and transformation. John reveals how the game of chess can be used as a powerful metaphor for leadership and business growth. From anticipating your opponent’s moves to knowin...

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26:42

Gen Z and the New Workforce | Episode 130

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2025/09/11

Send us a text Welcome back to The Dirty Side of Leadership, where leadership meets entertainment. In this episode, Ron and Kristin tackle one of the hottest topics in leadership today: Gen Z entering—and reshaping—the modern workforce. From their unique expectations around work-life balance to their comfort with technology, Gen Z is forcing leaders to rethink how organizations recruit, motivate, and retain top talent. But with those fresh perspectives come challenges—different communication...

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44:21

Leadership Comparisons From the Northwest and the...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text In this episode, Kristin and Ron compare leadership lessons shaped by culture, language, and tradition in two very different regions of the U.S.: the Northwest and the South. From coded phrases like “Bless your heart” to subtle Northwest expressions like “That’s interesting,” listeners will discover how cultural communication styles can either clarify or complicate leadership. Key Topics Covered How regional sayings reflect leadership and communication styles.Southern leadersh...

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38:59

Jealousy in the Workplace: When Envy Turns Dangerous...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Jealousy — it’s the quiet poison of the workplace. From backhanded compliments and gossip to outright sabotage, envy can destroy trust, cripple collaboration, and, in rare cases, even lead to tragedy. In this episode, Ron and Kristin unpack the psychology of jealousy at work, share personal stories, and examine extreme cases where envy spiraled out of control. More importantly, they explore how leaders can recognize jealousy early and create cultures that starve it of power. ...

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78:33

Special Guest: Former Executive Producer and Author...

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2025/08/21

Send us a text In this episode, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Tom Blomquist, an award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, and author whose work has shaped some of television’s most iconic shows. From Walker Texas Ranger and The A-Team to Hunter, Farscape, Swamp Thing, and Christy, Tom has had a hand in creating stories that millions of viewers know and love. Beyond television, Tom has directed music videos, produced documentaries, and written four books, including...

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53:55

The Saboteurs Within: What’s Really Holding You Back...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into the dirty side of self-sabotage by taking the Saboteur Assessment from Positive Intelligence. Get ready for a raw, honest conversation about the inner voices that derail leaders—even the high performers. From Hyper-Achiever to Avoider, Stickler to Pleaser, these hidden saboteurs shape how we lead, connect, and even how we fail. Kristin and Ron reveal their personal assessment results and talk about the subtle (and not...

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58:49

More Than Survival - Leadership Lessons From the Wild...

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2025/08/07

Send us a text In this gripping episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Discovery Channel’s ultimate survivalist, Jeff Zausch. With more survival days under his belt than any contestant in "Naked and Afraid" history, Jeff shares what it takes to thrive in the world’s harshest environments - and how those same traits apply to real-world leadership, mindset, creativity, and overcoming personal and professional adversity. From battling the e...

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59:29

My Boss is a Narcissist! | Throwback Episode

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2025/07/31

Send us a text In this throwback episode, we're going back to the third episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of narcissistic bosses! Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff Sponsor: 4Ward Operations Producer: Stephen Ridley Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's be...

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34:46

How Pod Bros Changed the Political Landscape in...

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2025/07/24

Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin don’t just explore leadership—they dive headfirst into the world of power, influence, and how a few mic’d-up men with cigars and bourbon reshaped American politics. Known as the Pod Bros, these influential podcasters became a powerful force during the last presidential election cycle. They interviewed nearly every major conservative candidate, including Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and several individuals now rumored to be in the future Trump cabin...

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41:21

Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Goes Too Far |...

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2025/07/17

Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin define toxic positivity and the fallout of fake morale. They provide information and solutions to combat this issue and they promote authenticity when dealing with issues at work. Of course, there will be humor and relevant stories to enhance the conversation. Don't miss this important discussion. Sources: ChatGpt; https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/preventing-toxic-positivity-in-workplace Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin ...

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66:22

Why Modern Women Are Under-Skilled (and Overwhelmed)...

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2025/07/10

Send us a text In this landmark episode, The Dirty Side of Leadership welcomes its very first guest—and we came out swinging. January Donovan, founder and CEO of The Woman School, joins Ron and Kristin to unpack why today’s women are emotionally burned out, mentally depleted, and spiritually disoriented. We’re talking about the high cost of removing skill-based training from womanhood, how feminism reshaped our schools and families, and why “empowerment” without practical skills is leaving wo...

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45:48

How the Chemicals in the Brain Can Enhance Your...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the intricate workings of our brain and the chemicals that can enhance leadership skills. They discuss dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, testosterone and other aspects of the brain. This episode not only provides information on how to access these chemicals, it provides you with tools to administer these chemicals to build and strengthen rapport among family, friends and co-workers/staff. Don't miss this "game-changing" episode! Sources: 4...

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47:21

Integrity Is on Life Support - Here's How to Bring It...

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2025/06/26

Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the downfall of integrity in American culture. They discuss the "psychology of a sellout" and provide some reasons why people do it, such as self-preservation instincts and moral licensing. They cover some recent integrity and cultural collapses; and finally, they discuss the "9 Hidden Powers of Integrity". If you're into psychology and brain functionality coupled with human behavior, don't miss this important episode! Sources: Sources: ...

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44:38

Horrible Bosses | Throwback Episode

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2025/06/19

Send us a text In this throwback episode, we're going back to the very first episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of horrible bosses and the lessons you can learn on how NOT to lead. Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership". Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sok...

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