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Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast

Russel Lolacher
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Workplace Culture
Employee Experience
Work-Life Balance
Time Management
Workplace Relationships
Communication
Neurobiology
Executive Presence
Job Interviews
Work Culture
Organizational Culture
Leadership Development
Ambition
Leadership Skills
Workplace Stress
Culture Audits
Leadership Guardrails
Professionalism

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 shou... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when doing your job quietly turns into managing your boss’s ego?

In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, Russel Lolacher unpacks the real damage caused by bootlicking cultures — where praise is safer than honesty, silence is rewarde... more

Most leaders mean well.

 That doesn’t mean the impact lands well.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, leadership coach and author Dr. Joel Pérez draws on insights from his book Dear White Leader to unpack why good intentions often fall apart a... more

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Employee retention isn’t built with perks, programs, or forced fun.

It’s built in the moments where leaders choose to listen, trust, and let teams be themselves.

In this mini-episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher shares a simple Christm... more

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Influence gets thrown around like a leadership buzzword — but most people misunderstand what it actually is. It’s not authority. It’s not persuasion. And it’s definitely not performance.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel sits down wit... more

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Dr. Joel Perez
An executive and leadership coach, speaker, and consultant who specializes in cultural humility.
Apoio Coaching and Consulting LLC
Episode: When Leaders Mean Well — and Still Get It Wrong
Brad Engelert
Author, advisor, and technologist, founder of Brad Engelert Advisory
Brad Engelert Advisory
Episode: How Influence Really Works at Work
Pam Buchanan
Founder and CEO of Quantum Sense, focusing on soul health innovations.
Quantum Sense
Episode: Soul Health at Work: The Missing Layer of Leadership
Julie Winkle Giulioni
Keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and bestselling author
Global Good Fund
Episode: Why Development Is a Relationship
Peggy Sullivan
Global keynote speaker, author, and performance optimization management expert.
She Can!
Episode: Beyond Busyness: Turning Time Poverty Into Time Wealth
Michael Timms
Leadership development consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker
Episode: How Leaders Inspire Accountability: Turning Ownership Into Trust
Susannah Robinson
An executive coach and organizational design consultant
Partnership for Talent
Episode: Getting Organizational Design Right
Whitney Ferris
Expert on reframing adversity to opportunity
Episode: Resilience and Self-Awareness: Turning Setbacks into Strength
Whitney Fares
An internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership expert.
Whitney Fares Coaching, Speaking and Development
Episode: What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

Host

Russel Lolacher
Host of Relationships at Work, a communications leader and expert in organizational culture and leadership development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Relationships at Work hosted by Russel Lolacher is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Russel's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    a year ago
  • Danielle

    Great show! Super helpful and easy-to-apply principals for anyone interested in career & leadership development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danielle e morgan
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Host!

    Russel is fantastic and absolutely has his finger on the pulse. Such an enjoyable experience to listen AND engage with him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenAlyseBuck
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and useful content

    Russel has left no stone unturned in his quest to find experts who can help you to learn the best ways to create and maintain healthy, successful, and high performing relationships at work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    poodles and grooodles
    Australia2 years ago
  • We all deserve healthy work environments

    This is such an important topic. We all deserve a healthy work environment. Leadership is challenging and there is so much to learn. Thank you, Russel, for creating this resource and curating these enlightening conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Sabrina
    United States2 years ago

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The host is charismatic and relatable, contributing to a positive listening experience.
Engaging discussions that resonate with professionals focused on improving workplace dynamics.
Great show with practical leadership advice and emphasis on creating healthier work environments.
Valuable insights on employee engagement and leadership strategies that listeners find applicable.

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When Leaders Mean Well — and Still Get It Wrong
Q: What should I do to begin practicing cultural humility?
Start by asking yourself what you're not listening to about yourself regarding cultural humility and seek others' perspectives to grow.
When Leaders Mean Well — and Still Get It Wrong
Q: What is cultural humility?
Cultural humility is a posture that allows leaders to navigate the complexity of creating a sense of belonging and psychological safety in organizations.
How Influence Really Works at Work
Q: How can we tell the difference between authentic influence, authentic relationship-building, and just being performative?
Authentic influence involves caring and having honest, mutual relationships instead of superficial transactions.
How Influence Really Works at Work
Q: What is your best or worst employee experience?
Having field promotions helped Brad overcome imposter syndrome by providing him opportunities to test himself in those roles before being officially promoted.
Soul Health at Work: The Missing Layer of Leadership
Q: How do you know an organization has soul health?
It can be gauged by how people feel in the workplace and how they interact with each other.

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Focused on enhancing workplace relationships and leadership effectiveness, the episodes center around themes of employee engagement, organizational culture, and avoiding toxic environments. The discussions feature insights on leadership development, soft skills, and the significance of prioritizing employee well-being to foster a thriving workplace. With an emphasis on creating inclusive and supportive corporate cultures, the content is designed to empower leaders to implement strategies that promote psychological safety and retain talent. This relatable and honest exploration of vital topics in leadership aims to inspire listeners to actively apply the concepts discussed to improve their own organizational dynamics.

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Recent guests on Relationships at Work include:

1. Dr. Joel Perez
2. Brad Engelert
3. Pam Buchanan
4. Julie Winkle Giulioni
5. Peggy Sullivan
6. Michael Timms
7. Susannah Robinson
8. Whitney Ferris

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