Send us a textDr. Rita A. Gardiner is an Associate Professor, Critical Policy, Equity, and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Education, Western University, Canada. Her publications include articles in Gender, Work and Organization, Business Ethics Quarterly, and Organization Studies. She has published extensively on the topic of authentic leadership including a monograph entitled Gender, Authenticity, and Leadership: Thinking with Arendt. As well, Rita is the lead editor of a new international collection exploring the concept of genderwashing in leadership and diverse organizations. Dr. Hayley Baker is an Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Canada. Her scholarly interests include leadership, gender, and sport. Her research has focused on addressing the underrepresentation of women coaches at Canadian universities by exploring normalized institutional practices and processes. Additionally, she has examined the implementation of gender-based violence policies in universities and Canadian sport organizations. A Couple Quotes From This Episode“I think, put simply, genderwashing is really a myth… a myth of gender equality in organizations.“It’s about organizational rhetoric versus lived experience, and we’re looking at the tensions between them.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Genderwashing in Leadership: Power, Policies and PoliticsBook: Leadership Ethics: An IntroductionTelevision Show: The Traitors (UK)About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some i ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if you could follow a real-time playbook of a billion-dollar business being built from the ground up? In this episode, Sharran opens the curtain on his journey to building his next billion-dollar company, and he’s bringing you along for the ride!He's documenting every step of the journey so you can learn alongside him. From his first billion-dollar success to the lessons learned in the trenches, Sharran shares what’s different this time—how he's openly sharing the playbook, the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between. He emphasizes the importance of building with A-players, keeping your vision clear, and focusing on the metrics that matter. With Sharran’s raw and unfiltered insights, you’ll get an inside look at what it really takes to grow and scale a business to unprecedented heights.If you want to learn the strategies behind building a billion-dollar company, then this is the book for you. Tune in now and get an exclusive look at The Next Billion!“If you want to really scale, if you want to really grow, if you want to really have everyone charged behind your success, I would offer this: you've got to pick a metric, you've got to rally behind it, and you cannot shut up about it.- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:33 - Why Sharran is building his next billion-dollar company in public02:25 - Lessons from building a $3.4 billion company06:51 - The importance of hiring A-players for success08:05 - The infinite game of hiring and building teams09:31 - The CEO’s three main jobs: vision, people, and cash10:32 - Why every team member must know the vision12:01 - What you measure is what you build13:20 - Why focus is key for business growth14:13 - Recap: The Next BillionResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community -

How does a former heavy metal guitarist end up leading a 175-year-old heritage footwear brand? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show’s Leadership Series powered by OrthoLite, Danny Ewoldsen, President of Johnston & Murphy, shares his unexpected path to the C-suite and how creativity, curiosity, and customer obsession guide his leadership style. Danny opens up about blending tradition with innovation, cultivating a culture of authenticity, and what it really takes to keep a legacy brand relevant in today’s fast-paced retail landscape. Tune in for fresh insights from one of the industry’s most dynamic leaders. With special guest: Danny Ewoldsen, President, Johnston & Murphy Hosted by: Matt Priest and Andy Polk

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Varosyan to explore her dynamic leadership journey through the world of engineering. Anna shares how she navigated shifts between individual contributor and leadership roles, what it’s been like stepping into her new position as Deputy CTO, and how she approaches change with a focus on people and growth. From building teams people are proud to be part of to overcoming the challenges of maintaining high performance, Anna opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way—and the advice she’d give her younger self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keivan Stassun is the Director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation at Vanderbilt University. He joins this week's Allyship in Action Podcast epidsode to unpack how to get the full ROI when appropriately practicing neuroinclusion. Key Takeaways Neurodiversity drives innovation and strengthens teams: Keivan's experience in astrophysics, particularly the groundbreaking discovery made by his neurodiverse team, powerfully illustrates how embracing different cognitive styles leads to novel problem-solving and enhanced outcomes. Clear communication, beneficial for everyone, becomes essential in neurodiverse teams, ultimately making the entire team more effective.   Support for autistic individuals needs to extend into adulthood: While significant progress has been made in early intervention for autism, there's a critical need for increased focus and investment in supporting autistic adults in higher education and the workforce. This includes providing appropriate accommodations, fostering inclusive environments, and recognizing the unique strengths and contributions of this community. Creating inclusive opportunities benefits both individuals and organizations: Models like The Precisionists Inc. (TPI) demonstrate that tailored support and understanding of neurodivergent needs can lead to high-quality work, increased employee loyalty, and reduced errors. By shifting perspectives and implementing practical accommodations, businesses can tap into a valuable talent pool and achieve tangible benefits. Key Quotes "I'm absolutely convinced that new discoveries and innovations happen because the team invited and included and supported the full diversity of thought."  "There has been so much less investment has been autistic people who are over 18 years old where people spend the majority of their lives in adulthood."  Actionable Allyship Takeaway: Recognize and actively leverage the unique strengths and talents of neurodiverse individuals while also providing necessary support and accommodations. Keivan emphasizes that focusing on both the support needs and the strengths of autistic individuals is crucial. He provides examples of how companies can benefit from the talents of neurodiverse employees (e.g., employee loyalty, attention to detail)  while also highlighting the importance of providing appropriate accommodations to ensure their success. Find Keivan at https://my.vanderbilt.edu/kstassun/ and find Julie at https://www.nextpivotpoint.com/ 

This episode is with Dan Docherty, an expert in leadership and communication. We explored the importance of personal vision and purpose in both professional and personal life. Dan shared his journey from corporate leadership to academia and consultancy, emphasising the value of lived experiences in coaching. We discussed the power of perspective-taking and empathy in leadership, and how understanding personal stories can transform workplace relationships. Dan highlighted the need for psychological safety and the balance between compliance and compassion in organisational cultures. We touched on the role of play and curiosity in business environments, and how these elements can foster innovation and problem-solving. Dan also shared insights from his research on shared vision and its impact on workplace engagement. Throughout our conversation, we explored the challenges of modern leadership, including talent retention and the importance of trust. Dan's approach to coaching and leadership, rooted in neuroscience and emotional intelligence, offers a fresh perspective on creating high-performing, empathetic work environments.

Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version].First, the US labor market is shrinking in ways that feel more structural than cyclical, with a declining employment-population ratio and businesses seeking “headcount-less growth.” So far it’s mostly “small cracks” but between immigration policy and automation, we’re looking at a labor market in transition – and the landing may not be soft.Next, Meta just bet $14.3B on data-labeling startup Scale AI and its CEO Alexandr Wang, securing a 49% stake. With 240K+ taskers and 100K+ domain experts churning out training data, Scale AI has become the go-to vendor for many leading AI players – and now, potentially, Meta’s competitive advantage.Finally, deep-sea desalination is getting real – and may be the most energy-efficient way to turn the ocean into drinking water. By using natural deep-sea pressure to drive reverse osmosis, startups are aiming for automated “water farms” that use less energy, require less shoreline, and disperse brine with less environmental damage.Enjoy.TamSign up for free briefs written by real people on 6Pages.com

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Eric Witte, DPT, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, joins the podcast to share insights into overcoming recruitment challenges and improving health outcomes in the communities they serve. He discusses key areas of operational improvement and emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making, stating, “It’s better to look uniformed than be uninformed.”

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