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Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
Russel Lolacher
Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 387
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 should they.
Host, speaker and communications leader Russel Lolacher shares his experience and insights, discussing the leadership and corporate culture topics that matter with global experts help us with the success of our organizations (regardless of industry). This show will give you the information, education, strategies and tips you need to avoid leadership blind spots, better connect with all levels of our organization, and develop the necessary soft skills that are essential to every organization.
From leadership development and training to employee satisfaction to diversity, inclusivity, equity and belonging to personalization and engagement... there are so many aspects and opportunities to build great relationships at work
This is THE place to start and nurture our leadership journey and create an amazing workplace.
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06/11/2025#91
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Why Embracing Past Legacies is Essential for Leading a New Team
Episode 189
jeudi 29 août 2024 • Duration 07:18
How can new leaders earn trust from day one?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher dives into the importance of honoring past legacies when joining a team. Whether you're stepping into a new role or leading an established group, understanding the history behind their successes and challenges is key to effective leadership. Russel shares practical steps for respecting the past, engaging with the present, and shaping the future.
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How to Cultivate Leadership Resilience and Brilliance with Simon Bailey
Episode 188
mardi 27 août 2024 • Duration 26:26
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, keynote speaker, research and success coach Simon Bailey on what it takes for leadership resilience and brilliance.
Simon shares his insights and experience in...
- Resilience is a double-edged sword.
- Brilliance is a necessary compliment to resilience in leadership.
- Generational differences in resilience and emotional expression.
- Hybrid work and resiliency.
- The importance of care in leadership.
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Stay on Track: The Power of Setting Leadership Guardrails
Episode 179
jeudi 25 juillet 2024 • Duration 09:39
What if leadership guardrails are the secret to staying on track?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership expert Russel Lolacher explores the crucial role these boundaries play in challenging leaders and offering perspectives they might otherwise miss. Russel shares real-world questions that effective guardrails should raise and reveals how they can transform both your leadership and workplace culture.
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How Leaders Can Recognize and Address Anxiety at Work with Dr. MH Pelletier
Episode 92
mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Duration 52:03
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and psychologist Dr. Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier on how to address anxiety in the workplace and how to be better prepared for it.
MH shares her insights and experience with...
- What the reality of anxiety can look like.
- How helpful context can be in combating anxious environments.
- The role of boundaries in resilience to anxiety.
- The leader's and organization's role in managing employee anxiety
- Where companies get it wrong in addressing mental health.
- The differences between stress and anxiety.
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Leadership and Performance Reviews - Does Our Employer Care About Our Success?
Episode 91
jeudi 31 août 2023 • Duration 08:28
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the questions we need to ask to know if the organization we work for cares about us.
It's important to understand that our success is our responsibility, but that doesn't let company's off the hook when it comes to investing in its employees.
How do we know that the organization that we invest our time and effort into isn't just looking at us as a means to an end but rather as a partner in growth, productivity and creating value? Russel poses some questions we can ask to review the performance of the organization we've committed to.
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What It Takes To Light the Spark in Leadership for Meaningful Change with Gregg Brown
Episode 90
mardi 29 août 2023 • Duration 42:02
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and keynote speaker Gregg Brown on what it takes to spark action and lead change that matters in the workplace.
Gregg shares his insights and experience with...
- Why someone at work would need to "spark" action.
- The importance of understanding ourself before sparking change.
- What to do with naysayers to change.
- How to approach an organization that is risk adverse.
- When the best time to spark action in your organization may be.
- How storytelling is key to influencing change.
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How Leadership Can Fix The Work Relationship With Time Management with Mike Vardy
mardi 22 août 2023 • Duration 46:39
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with productivity expert and author Mike Vardy on our relationship with time management in the workplace and how we can look at it differently.
(Originally published: Oct. 17, 2022)
Mike shares his thoughts and experience with...
- How productivity has changed with the pandemic
- Why "time management" is the wrong term
- The relationship between mindset and tactics
- Who's responsibility is it better have a relationship with time - individually or management?
- Where to start when you want to address overwhelm
- The trial and error of time management personalization
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Always a Great Time to Reset Our Leadership
Episode 89
jeudi 17 août 2023 • Duration 08:26
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of proactively reassessing ourselves as leaders, whenever we want.
Russel tells the story of how we look to established dates like New Years, or fiscal year end, to learn and refocus our efforts. To reinvest in what's working and address any failures. But it's important to understand the power in not waiting.
As leaders, we have the power to take in information daily and use it frequently to improve our leadership, our teams and our organization. We shouldn't be waiting for a yearly survey to understand our employees and support them. Russel breaks down how identity fits into our reflection, the questions we could ask to understand our relationships and when we can start to make things better (spoiler - anytime).
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How To Find Belonging for the LGBTQIA+ Community at Work with John Volturo and Peter Galdolfo
Episode 88
mardi 15 août 2023 • Duration 46:28
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coaches and consultants John Volturo and Peter Gandolfo on the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community at work and steps needed to be more inclusive.
John and Peter share their thoughts, stories and experience with...
- The challenge of the rainbow glass ceiling.
- Who is responsible for diversity and equity in an organization.
- What to look for and do to ensure an organization was LGBTQ+ supportive before applying.
- How organizations can support the creation of ERGs (employee resource groups).
- How remote work can be supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Why the language and phrases we use matter in relation to inclusivity.
- The ingredients to a successful ERG to support LGBTQ+.
- Why listening sessions and who is included is so vital.
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Soft Skills Suggestion - Really Listen to the One Word Answer
Episode 87
jeudi 10 août 2023 • Duration 07:46
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to see one word answers as a red flag for employee disengagement.
Russel tells the story of how employees and colleagues using one word answers to questions and requests can be a sign of a cracked relationship. And the opportunity it offers leaders to proactively investigate the issue and create a safe space to the disengagement together.
Curiosity, empathy and proactive leadership are key in mending a broken relationship, we just have to be ready to listen to the signs we're in one. Russel offers suggestions on how we can take steps to rebuild those relationships at work.
If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.
For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca
And connect with me for more great content!
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