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397: They Can't Read Your Mind

October 06, 2026

They can't meet an expectation you've never made clear. Michael D. Morrison discovered that lesson the hard way after entering a business partnership without first defining the values, boundaries, and expectations that mattered most to him. What followed became a painful, years-long experience that affected employees, clients, and vendors—and fundamentally changed how he thinks about leadership.You'll hear why Michael believes so many workplace frustrations begin with assumptio...

396: Great Leaders Turn the Temperature Down

September 29, 2026

Great leaders know how to turn the temperature down when everyone else is turning it up. Roxanne Petraeus discovered that early as a U.S. Army officer, watching the leaders she most admired become calmer as situations grew more stressful. Today, as CEO of Ethena, she draws on those lessons to lead through uncertainty, develop other leaders, and create an environment where people can think clearly instead of reacting from fear. You'll hear how Roxanne responded when COVID derailed a criti...

395: What Have Your Values Cost You?

September 22, 2026

Your values become real when you're willing to pay a price for them. Shalini Rajoo believes the real test of leadership isn't what you say you value, but what you're willing to risk when those values collide with pressure, expectations, and organizational rewards. Drawing on more than two decades across law, ethics and compliance, organizational culture, and leadership, she reveals why the gap between what leaders say and what they do teaches people far more than any values sta...