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The Communicative Leader

Dr. Leah OH
Leadership
Communication
Leadership Communication
Trust
Conflict Literacy
Amplifying Your Leadership Voice From Silent To Speaking Up
Emotional Intelligence
Busyness
Psychological Safety
Negotiation
Organizational Culture
Risk Management
NASA
Fairness At Work
WINS Method
Post-Betrayal Transformation Institute
Working Parents
Handwritten Letters
Amplifying Your Leadership Voice
Burnout

Think leadership requires years of training or a corner office? Think again. The Communicative Leader is your weekly guide to mastering the one skill that actually dictates your career trajectory: how you communicate.

I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH, a leadership communication expert, bestselling author, professor, and consultant. With nearly 15 years of hard-won experience in industry before transiti... more

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Do you believe your brilliant strategy should just "speak for itself"?

Think again. If your team is stuck in a loop of skepticism or paralyzed by change, you might be relying on facts when what you really need is a story. Tune in to discover why th... more

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What if the relentless drive for "growth, growth, growth" is actually masking the invisible warning signs that your team is about to crash?

Joining us on The Communicative Leader is performance coach, founder of Zenith Clubhouse, and expert in execu... more

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What if your biggest professional blunders—and how you communicate them—are actually the secret weapon to building high-trust teams?

Joining us on The Communicative Leader is talent development expert, author of Manage to Fail, and Certified Trust a... more

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Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often think of leadership as something that happens from the neck up—strategy, logic, and the perfect words. But as we navigate high-pressure environments, we’re r... more

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Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often talk about leadership as a journey toward growth, but for many organizations, that journey feels less like a sprint and more like a slog through thick mud. W... more

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Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. In a world of digital noise and data-driven decisions, it is easy for leaders to forget that at the end of every email, every strategy deck, and every Slack message i... more

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Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often talk about leadership as a high-stakes balancing act—juggling revenue targets, team growth, and strategic pivots. But as we move further into 2026, the most ... more

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The season review of 'The Communicative Leader' explores the underlying architecture of modern leadership, focusing on themes of radical clarity and execution, negotiation, influence, self-awareness, and the shift from compliance to curiosity. Each t... more

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Gavin McMahon
Author and storytelling expert focused on leadership storytelling
Episode: The Best-Packaged Idea Wins: Why Strategy Needs a Story with Gavin McMahon
Dr. Leah OH
Host and leadership communication expert
The Communicative Leader
Episode: The Reverse-Motivational Leader: Reframing Failure to Build High-Trust Teams
Croft Edwards
Somatic leadership coach and consultant focused on embodiment in leadership
Independent coach/consultant
Episode: Leading from the Inside Out: Embodied Presence and the Science of LeadershipFlow with Croft Edwards
Sue Hawkes
Author and leadership coach focused on friction in organizations
Episode: The Frictionless Leader: Naming, Facing, and Solving the Issues That Stall Growth with Sue Hawkes
Richard Roe
Senior project management expert with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and technology
Independent consultant / Senior advisor
Episode: Project Recovery: Eliminating the Bottlenecks of Misalignment and Restoring Predictable Delivery
MK Palmore
Founder and CEO of Apogee Global RMS; former FBI and Marine Corps executive
Apogee Global RMS
Episode: Communicating Earned Certainty: Leadership Lessons from the FBI to the Boardroom with MK Palmore
Derrick Chevalier
Best Negotiation Trainer in the US for 2026; Amazon number one bestselling author; certified mediator
Author and Negotiation Trainer
Episode: The Negotiation Mindset: Why Every Interaction is a Deal in Motion with Derrick Chevalier
John Mollura
Founder of Elite Action Academy, former mission-critical operations leader
Elite Action Academy
Episode: The Precision Leader: High-Stakes Lessons from NASA to the Boardroom
Hannah Hals-Kelchner
MBA, JD, author of Seeking Fairness at Work
Author and thought leader on fairness in the workplace
Episode: The Fairness Factor: Cracking the Unwritten Rules of Engagement

Host

Dr. Leah O'Millian-Hodges
Host of The Communicative Leader; leadership communication expert

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Expert Advice Applicable to Listeners

    This is one of the first communication podcasts I’ve listened to that has effectively found balance between academic and industry information. Dr. OH certainly has the academic background, but learning from

    her industry experiences brings the information to life. Recommended for leaders (or aspiring leaders) ready to improve their communication skills in the workplace.

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    V. Hills
    United States4 years ago

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The Reverse-Motivational Leader: Reframing Failure to Build High-Trust Teams
Q: What practical steps can leaders take today to audit their communication and onboarding processes?
Start with a simple checklist of four trust domains (care, reliability, sincerity, competence), diversify communication approaches, present a clear long-term plan, and create an action-oriented follow-up for each change.
The Reverse-Motivational Leader: Reframing Failure to Build High-Trust Teams
Q: How does a leader's transparency about a mistake affect psychological safety and team performance?
Transparency builds trust and psychological safety because it signals authenticity, reduces fear, and invites constructive dialogue rather than blame.
The Post-Win Plateau: Navigating the Psychology of Momentum
Q: What advice do you give leaders who are in a winning phase and fear a downturn?
Define the exact level and game you want to play, establish a three-month sprint toward a concrete goal, and ensure the surrounding environment supports that goal to sustain momentum without burning out.
The Post-Win Plateau: Navigating the Psychology of Momentum
Q: How can a leader regain control when stress hijacks executive functioning?
Clarify the 'game' you're playing, define the rules and scoreboard, reduce victimhood by owning the role you chose, and put systems in place that support the desired pace rather than relying on willpower alone.
The Post-Win Plateau: Navigating the Psychology of Momentum
Q: What's the first invisible warning sign that a team is about to lose its stride?
A misalignment between what people think is happening and what is actually happening, coupled with a lack of clear measurement, signaling that momentum is shifting without an accurate read on the ground.

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This show centers on practical leadership communication—how to speak clearly under pressure, foster psychological safety, and align teams through authentic storytelling. Episodes emphasize moving from command-and-control toward people-centered leadership, translating technical risk into business impact, and creating cultures built on curiosity, trust, and collaboration. Noteworthy angles include conflict literacy, workplace fairness, and the integration of well-being into leadership practice, with guest experts spanning finance, tech, psychology, education, and faith-based leadership. The format often features frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and actionable tactics listeners can apply within 30–90 days, making it valuable for executives, m... more

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5. Richard Roe
6. MK Palmore
7. Derrick Chevalier
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