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The Dirty Side of Leadership
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".
Episodes
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Leadership Comparisons From the Northwest and the South | Episode 129
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kristin and Ron compare leadership lessons shaped by culture, language, and tradition in two very different regions of the…
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Jealousy in the Workplace: When Envy Turns Dangerous | Episode 128
Send us Fan Mail Jealousy — it’s the quiet poison of the workplace. From backhanded compliments and gossip to outright sabotage, envy can destroy trust…
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Special Guest: Former Executive Producer and Author Tom Blomquist | Episode 127
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Tom Blomquist, an award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, and…
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The Saboteurs Within: What’s Really Holding You Back | Episode 126
Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into the dirty side of self-sabotage by taking the Saboteur Assessment from Positive…
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More Than Survival - Leadership Lessons From the Wild With Jeff Zausch | Episode 125
Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of The Dirty Side of Leadership, co-hosts Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff sit down with Discovery Channel’s ultimate…
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My Boss is a Narcissist! | Throwback Episode
Send us Fan Mail In this throwback episode, we're going back to the third episode where Ron and Kristin discuss different types of narcissistic bosses!…
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How Pod Bros Changed the Political Landscape in America: What Can We Learn? | Episode 124
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Goes Too Far | Episode 123
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin define toxic positivity and the fallout of fake morale. They provide information and solutions to combat this…
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Why Modern Women Are Under-Skilled (and Overwhelmed) With Special Guest January Donovan, Founder and CEO of the Internationally Acclaimed "The Woman School" | Episode 122
Send us Fan Mail In this landmark episode, The Dirty Side of Leadership welcomes its very first guest—and we came out swinging. January Donovan, founder and…
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How the Chemicals in the Brain Can Enhance Your Leadership | Episode 121
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the intricate workings of our brain and the chemicals that can enhance leadership skills. They…
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Integrity Is on Life Support - Here's How to Bring It Back to Life | Episode 120
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the downfall of integrity in American culture. They discuss the "psychology of a sellout" and provide…
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Horrible Bosses | Throwback Episode
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Leadership Lessons from Biden's Cognitive Decline | Episode 119
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down leadership lessons from Biden’s cognitive decline. They not only discuss the obvious signs of his…
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Leading Through the Fog: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the Brain Crisis No One Talks About | Episode 118
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin reveal that Alzheimer’s is the most feared disease in the United States—more than cancer, more than heart…
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Why Weak Men Don’t Impress Women | Episode 117
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into - what some would call - a "taboo" topic. They discuss reasons why women, even the strong…
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New Orleans Jailbreak: A Leadership Failure of Epic Proportions | Episode 116
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the latest chaos out of New Orleans – a shocking jail escape that reads more like a movie script than…
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The Liver King: A Masterclass in Misleading Leadership | Episode 115
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into raw meat, ripped abs and one massive lie. They discuss the upcoming Netflix special on the Liver…
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Leadership at Full Gallop: What the Kentucky Derby Teaches Us About Winning | Episode 114
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the recent and Kentucky Derby. The race was extra exciting as an underdog horse called Sovereignty…
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Exporting Poverty: The Tragedy of the British Home Children | Episode 113
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss a dark part of history that is rarely discussed. The topic was taken from the book, "The Forgotten…
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Unbossing: What Is It and Why Is It Trending? | Episode 112
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin address a trend that has become widespread in today's businesses and companies. The term? Unbossing. They…
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Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? | Episode 111
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin ask the question: Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? Listeners…
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Recognition is Free...So Why So Stingy? | Episode 110
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss recognition, its benefits and the results of withholding it from employees. While recognition is a…
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The Slow Death of Greatness: When Leaders Tolerate Bad Employees | Episode 109
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the impact of leaders who fail to take action regarding poor performers in the workplace. They also…
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Unheard Stories of Evil World Leaders | Episode 108
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss disturbing stories that occurred at the hands of evil leaders throughout history. They also discuss…
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What Is the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance? | Episode 107
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the difference between confidence and arrogance. They explain that confidence is that inner…
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Is Bureaucracy Ruining Your Organization? | Episode 106
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the realities of bureaucracy and its impact on business. According to HBR.org, bureaucracy has few…
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The Homelessness Hustle: Who's Really Cashing In? | Episode 105
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin, do a deep dive into the truth behind one of the biggest scams in modern politics—the business of…
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Are You Being Scammed? A Breakdown of the Series, "Scamanda", and the Steps Scammers Use to Get to You | Episode 104
Send us Fan Mail In this important episode, Ron and Kristin discuss scammers. They provide personal stories and discuss scammers from a leadership perspective…
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Is the Department of Education a Billion-Dollar Failure? | Episode 103
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a deep dive into the leadership failures of the Department of Education. They make the argument that a…
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The Science of Persuasion: How to Make Anyone Agree With You | Episode 102
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the science behind the power of persuasion. They break down the steps to help both leaders and…
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10 Types of Horrible Bosses | Episode 101
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down 10 types of horrible bosses. They are: The Tyrant, The Showman, The Buddy, The Wet Noodle, The…
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Recap of the First 99, Guests, and Bloopers | Episode 100
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin commemorate the 100th episode of the Dirty Side of Leadership podcast. This episode includes two special…
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Unpacking Trump's Proposal: The External Revenue Service | Episode 99
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into a provocative topic that has stirred discussions and debates: Donald Trump's proposal to form an…
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Interesting Facts About Inaugurations | Bonus Episode
Send us Fan Mail Since it is Inauguration week, Ron and Kristin thought it would be interesting to provide some background on some interesting facts about…
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Leadership Failures from the California Inferno | Episode 98
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the various aspects of leadership failures during the ongoing fires in California. There are…
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Trump’s Greenland Plan: Genius Strategy or Political Madness? | Episode 97
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss one of the boldest, most unconventional ideas ever associated with a U.S. president-elect: Donald…
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Bourbon Street Terror: Leadership Failures Exposed in New Orleans Attack | Episode 96
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the heartbreaking and critical topic—the New Year’s Day terror attack on New Orleans’ iconic…
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Evaluating 2024 to Succeed in 2025 | Episode 95
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin discuss the concept of evidenced based practices (EBP) to improve both your personal and professional life…
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Conversation Matching for the Holidays | Episode 94
Send us Fan Mail Don't miss this important episode where Ron and Kristin explain methods of communication to help you deepen family bonds, reduce…
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Accused of Racism, Acquitted of Guilt: Daniel Penny’s Leadership Under Fire | Episode 93
Send us Fan Mail Let’s start by setting the scene. It was a crowded New York City subway car, filled with everyday people just trying to get where they were…
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Ten Reasons Businesses Fail | Episode 92
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the reasons most businesses fail within the first year. They add a few bonuses to drive the points…
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Walmart Rolls Back DEI | Episode 91
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss Walmarts and other major company's decisions to discontinue their DEI initiatives. They discuss the…
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Government Waste: Does Trump Have the Answer? | Episode 90
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ron and Kristin discuss some of the issues related to President elect Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate government waste and…
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Seize the Moment (Post-Election Strategies) | Episode 89
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the opportunities that are sure to follow after the election of Donald Trump back to the Presidency…
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Careful Who You Hire | Episode 88
Send us Fan Mail Ron has waited over two years to discuss a recent court case, where he was defrauded. The case has been finalized and he's talking. As part of…
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Uncovering the Interesting World of Podcasting | Episode 87
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the fascinating world of podcasting. They take a look at the history and the future of this unique…
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The Phenomenon of Failing Up | Episode 86
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into the concept of "failing up," where individuals fail repeatedly in their roles but still manage to…
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Crisis in Kentucky | Episode 85
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into a truly devastating and complex story out of Letcher County, Kentucky, where Sheriff Shawn M…
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P. Diddy and the Federal Court System | Episode 84
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the distorted leadership and the arrest of P. Diddy "Sean" Combs. Combs' arrest is all over the news…
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The Shady Business of Natural Disasters | Episode 83
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the multi-dimensional aspects of natural disasters. The episode is inspired by the recent destruction…
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Unhealthy Church Leadership | Episode 82
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the taboo topic of unhealthy church leadership. They discuss the characteristics, how to identify…
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Does This Mean NASA Is Doomed? | Episode 81
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the question, "Is NASA Doomed?" They will delve into the situation where two astronauts are stuck at…
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The Truth About Union Strikes and What They Don't Want You to Know | Episode 80
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the history, dynamics, and the many leadership issues surrounding union strikes. The inspiration for…
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What's a "No Quit" Policy? | Episode 79
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the "no quit" policy of many large companies. They delve into the reasoning behind this decision and…
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Leadership Plans vs. Promises; from CEO's to Presidential Candidates | Episode 78
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin tackle a topic that’s essential for companies of any size: that is the importance of having a clear…
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Price Controls: A Slippery Slope from Harris to Venezuela | Episode 77
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a look into the policy of price controls proposed by Vice President Harris and possible ramifications of…
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Resumé Padding; Is Tim Walz Guilty? | Episode 76
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the concept of resumé padding and the repercussions of such actions. They delve into childhood…
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Bouncing Back from Adversity | Episode 75
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin ask difficult questions such as, "Have you ever been terminated? Got passed over for a job promotion? Or…
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Blinded by Inclusivity - Breakdown of the Olympic Opening Ceremony FAIL | Episode 74
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin examine the recent decisions made by the leadership of the Olympic Committee for the Paris Olympics. They use…
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Taking Ownership and Accountability - Breakdown of Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle's Congressional Testimony | Episode 73
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss accountability and responsibility and breakdown the testimony of Secret Service Director, Kimberly…