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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
Team Dynamics
Authentic Leadership
Work Culture
Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
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 Yvonne Jackson about why workplace values should be practical decision-making tools—not aspirational words on a wall.

They explore how leaders can connect values to behaviour... more

Emotions are already shaping the workplace, whether leaders acknowledge them or not.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher talks with emotional intelligence leadership coach Jamelle Lindo ... more

Leadership does not begin with strategy, authority, or knowing all the answers. It begins with understanding ourselves.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher is joined by Margaret Andrews, Harvard instr... 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

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Recent Guests

Jamelle Lindo
Emotional intelligence leadership coach, keynote speaker, founder of Paradigm People Development
Paradigm People Development
Episode: Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Margaret Andrews
Seasoned executive, academic leader, author, speaker, instructor; founder of The Milo Center
The Milo Center; MIT Sloan School of Management (former); Harvard University (former)
Episode: Self-Understanding Is the Leadership Work
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

Host

Russell Lolacher
Host of Relationships at Work—a trust-driven leadership podcast, focused on leadership, culture, and workplace relationships.

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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Russel is fantastic and absolutely has his finger on the pulse. Such an enjoyable experience to listen AND engage with him.
Audience notes the host's expertise in workplace culture and the value of guest insights.
Russel Lolacher brings insightful discussions and practical guidance on leadership and culture.
Great show! Super helpful and easy-to-apply principals for anyone interested in career & leadership development.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable takeaways and high production quality.

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Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Q: How can leaders measure progress in emotional empowerment?
Beyond EQ scores, Jamelle emphasizes observable behavior changes and the impact on daily interactions and culture, such as improved feedback, reduced friction, and better relationships.
Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Q: What common myths about emotions in the workplace does Jamelle address?
He discusses myths like emotions being a sign of unprofessionalism or that emotions should be suppressed, arguing that ignoring emotions leads to burnout, toxic culture, and poor performance.
Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Q: How does emotional empowerment work in practice for leaders?
It involves emotional presence, balance, and skills—especially emotional self-awareness, assertiveness, and empathy—to manage emotions for personal and organizational success.
Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Q: What is Jamelle's best or worst employee experience?
Jamelle describes a best experience involving a mentor who asked him about the kind of leader he would enjoy, leading to long-term learning and feedback practices that improved his leadership approach.
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.

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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 leadership-oriented show that centers on building healthy workplace relationships, culture, and employee engagement through practical, human-centered guidance. Across episodes, discussions span shifting from individual performance to team-based leadership, designing usable systems, ensuring psychological safety, and aligning personal purpose with organizational goals. Guests typically bring hands-on expertise in leadership development, culture transformation, internal communications, and conscious leadership, often grounded in real-world corporate experiences. The program stands out for its focus on trust-based approaches, actionable takeaways, and a willingness to tackle sensitive topics like burnout, boundary-setting, and cross-function... more

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Recent guests on Relationships at Work include:

1. Jamelle Lindo
2. Margaret Andrews
3. Adrian Koehler
4. Keith Ferrazzi
5. Rick Yvanovich
6. Dave Garrison
7. Kelly Wendorf
8. Trevor Stevenson

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