The Dirty Side of Leadership

Ron Ward, Kristin Sokoloff

Booking Overview

A weekly, host-led leadership and workplace podcast that uses real-world controversies, ethical failures, and personal experiences to explore management and accountability, with occasional external interviews. Suitable pitches include accessible leadership practitioners, ethics and compliance experts, actors or filmmakers tied to culturally significant projects, and commentators with firsthand perspectives on controversial issues; booking difficulty appears low.

Metrics

Episodes: 182

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 18 subscribers

Instagram: 8.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

coachronward@gmail.com

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Host

Ron Ward - Leadership professional, co-host, and author of the bestselling book The Dirty Side of Leadership.

Kristin Sokoloff - Leadership professional and co-host who contributes workplace and organizational leadership perspectives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Working professionals with firsthand expertise or experience connected to leadership, ethics, workplace issues, culture, public controversy, or socially relevant creative projects.

Required Achievements:

Professional experience in leadership, acting, filmmaking, or related fields, A credible project, case study, or perspective connected to ethics, accountability, culture, or controversial public issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Fares Mongy - Leadership Under Criticism, Censorship, Freedom Of Expression, Vigilante Stories, Cultural Perspectives, Authenticity In Acting, Courage, Integrity, And Difficult Conversations.

Recent Topics

Leadership, Workplace, Ethics, Accountability, Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Dirty Side of Leadership

Why Weak Men Don’t Impress Women | Throwback Episode

August 20, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into - what some would call - a "taboo" topic. They discuss reasons why women, even the strong, independent ones, crave male leadership and are turned off by weak men. Research reveals that women who are with a passive man become hardened, resentful, or at least stressed out. The episode also covers why a man in uniform is attractive to women. It’s not shallow—it’s hardwired.Masculine leadership isn’t domination. It’s provision,...

Navigating Cliques in the Workplace | Throwback Episode

August 13, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ron and Kristin explore a topic that many of us have encountered throughout our careers: Cliques in the Workplace. Workplace cliques are defined as informal groups or circles of individuals who share common interests, backgrounds, or social dynamics within an organization. While it's natural for people to form connections, cliques can sometimes create an exclusive atmosphere that can be challenging to navigate.This episode looks at the psychological aspec...

Bored at Work? You May Be Suffering from Boreout Syndrome | Throwback Episode

August 06, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss Boreout Syndrome; birthed of boredom and burnout in the workplace. Changing environments at the workplace are bringing this syndrome to light. Psychological and physical symptoms are coupled with Boreout, but it’s not too late to change tracks!Reference(s):Workforce Singapore 2022Tackling Boreout: What to Do When You Are Bored With Your Job.Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look ...

Publicly listed emails

coachronward@gmail.com

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