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Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast

Russel Lolacher
Leadership
Workplace Culture
Employee Engagement
Organizational Culture
Employee Experience
Leadership Development
Communication
Self-Awareness
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Workplace Relationships
Work-Life Balance
Trust
Psychological Safety
Change Management
Burnout
Team Dynamics
Authentic Leadership
Work Culture
Inclusion
Belonging

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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In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with no-BS leadership coach and culture consultant Adrian Koehler about why great performers often struggle to become great leaders.

Adrian explores the shift from doing the work ... more

What if leadership was never meant to be a solo act?

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher speaks with executive team coach, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Ke... more

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In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher speaks with business leader, speaker, CEO and author Rick Yvanovich on how purpose can help leaders and organizations navigate constant change.

Rick shares why purp... more

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In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher explores why the words leaders use when things go wrong matter more than we think.

A problem, challenge, and opportunity can all be useful terms ... more

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Recent Guests

Adrian Koehler
No BS Leadership Coach and Culture Consultant, Senior Partner at Take New Ground
Take New Ground
Episode: Why Great Performers Struggle to Become Great Leaders
Keith Ferrazzi
Renowned executive team coach, keynote speaker, founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight
Ferrazzi Greenlight
Episode: From Leadership to Teamship
Rick Yvanovich
Senior Business Leader, Speaker, CEO Founder of TRG International
TRG International
Episode: Purpose Isn’t a Poster on the Wall
Dave Garrison
Business strategist, leadership coach, and author
Author of The Buying Advantage
Episode: How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In
Kelly Wendorf
ICF Master Certified Coach, author, motivational speaker, founder and CEO of EQUIS
EQUIS
Episode: What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership
Trevor Stevenson
Co-founder of Conscious Lead Life; executive coach and speaker
Conscious Lead Life
Episode: Conscious Leadership Without Causing Harm
Dale Allen
Co-founder of Conscious Lead Life; executive coach and speaker
Conscious Lead Life
Episode: Conscious Leadership Without Causing Harm
James Root
Senior partner at Bain; author of The Archetype Effect
Bain & Company
Episode: Why Most Leaders Get Motivation Wrong
Karl Staib
Founder and owner of Systematic Leader; author and host of Systematic Leader podcast
Systematic Leader; Magnetic Systems Method
Episode: Why Great Leadership Needs Better Systems

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Russell Lolacher
Host of Relationships at Work, leadership and communications expert

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 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
    2 years 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 States3 years ago

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Listeners praise actionable content and engaging conversations about trust and culture.
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From Leadership to Teamship
Q: How do you practically move an organization toward teamship?
Start with the social contract, replace vague culture talk with measurable practices like stress tests, asynchronous collaboration, and regular transformation meetings; cascade the changes from the executive level down to create alignment and shared language across the organization.
From Leadership to Teamship
Q: What motivated you to shift from leadership as a singular role to a teamship model?
The insight came from observing that leadership looks different when you understand it as a set of practices that empower a team; the real leverage is in the people around the leader who together can crack complex problems and sustain high performance through collaboration and candor.
Why Great Performers Struggle to Become Great Leaders
Q: What is your best or worst employee experience?
Adrian discusses experiences that highlight how leadership growth often comes from navigating both successes and crises, including transitioning from doing to leading and learning to support others rather than control outcomes.
How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In
Q: What practical steps should leaders take tomorrow to start building buy-in?
Start with a 90-second self-assessment, involve the team in a joint assessment, and begin with simple, tangible changes while inviting input and co-creation.
How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In
Q: How do you define buy-in and what signs indicate it's missing?
Buy-in is defined by whether employees would recommend the workplace to others; signs of missing buy-in include disengagement, routine, and misaligned priorities, which can be addressed through clarity, openness, and inclusive participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Relationships at Work

What is Relationships at Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, trust-forward leadership show focused on improving workplace culture, relationships, and employee engagement. Episodes explore how leaders model behavior, foster psychological safety, and handle tough conversations, often with guests who are researchers, coaches, or practitioners in leadership, organizational culture, and workplace psychology. The show tends to mix strategic guidance with real-world anecdotes about navigating change, building high-trust teams, and aligning values with everyday decisions. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on human-centered leadership, authentic communication, and practical actions listeners can apply to improve teams and organizations. The format and guest mix make it appealing to mi... more

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Recent guests on Relationships at Work include:

1. Adrian Koehler
2. Keith Ferrazzi
3. Rick Yvanovich
4. Dave Garrison
5. Kelly Wendorf
6. Trevor Stevenson
7. Dale Allen
8. James Root

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