The Dirty Side of Leadership
Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast disrupts the status quo by discussing hot-button topics that most podcasters are afraid to touch. Ron and Kristin apply their combined 50+ years of real leadership experience and take both a humorous and raw look behind closed doors. Often sharing personal experiences both in the workplace and out, they answer listener questions and breakdown 'dirty lessons' from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? | Episode 111
In this episode, Ron and Kristin ask the question: Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? Listeners will learn the origin of tariffs in the Unite…
Recognition is Free...So Why So Stingy? | Episode 110
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss recognition, its benefits and the results of withholding it from employees. While recognition is a simple, cost-free way to boost morale and pro…
The Slow Death of Greatness: When Leaders Tolerate Bad Employees | Episode 109
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the impact of leaders who fail to take action regarding poor performers in the workplace. They also delve into the psychology of poor managers …
Unheard Stories of Evil World Leaders | Episode 108
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss disturbing stories that occurred at the hands of evil leaders throughout history. They also discuss some of the modern slave labor that occurs …
What Is the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance? | Episode 107
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the difference between confidence and arrogance. They explain that confidence is that inner assurance that you have the skills, knowledge, a…
Is Bureaucracy Ruining Your Organization? | Episode 106
In this episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the realities of bureaucracy and its impact on business. According to HBR.org, bureaucracy has few fans. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon calls it “a…
The Homelessness Hustle: Who's Really Cashing In? | Episode 105
In this episode, Ron and Kristin, do a deep dive into the truth behind one of the biggest scams in modern politics—the business of homelessness and the money pit that is illegal immigra…
Are You Being Scammed? A Breakdown of the Series, "Scamanda", and the Steps Scammers Use to Get to You | Episode 104
In this important episode, Ron and Kristin discuss scammers. They provide personal stories and discuss scammers from a leadership perspective and how they use "dark psychology" for per…
Is the Department of Education a Billion-Dollar Failure? | Episode 103
In this episode, Ron and Kristin take a deep dive into the leadership failures of the Department of Education. They make the argument that a leader’s first job is to be a good steward …
The Science of Persuasion: How to Make Anyone Agree With You | Episode 102
In this episode, Ron and Kristin, discuss the science behind the power of persuasion. They break down the steps to help both leaders and aspiring leaders be more effective at home or wo…
10 Types of Horrible Bosses | Episode 101
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down 10 types of horrible bosses. They are: The Tyrant, The Showman, The Buddy, The Wet Noodle, The Incompetent, the Recluse, The Personality Diso…
Recap of the First 99, Guests, and Bloopers | Episode 100
In this episode, Ron and Kristin commemorate the 100th episode of the Dirty Side of Leadership podcast. This episode includes two special guests: Cassy Roop and Marty Logan. They disc…
Unpacking Trump's Proposal: The External Revenue Service | Episode 99
In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into a provocative topic that has stirred discussions and debates: Donald Trump's proposal to form an External Revenue Service. What does this mea…
Interesting Facts About Inaugurations | Bonus Episode
Since it is Inauguration week, Ron and Kristin thought it would be interesting to provide some background on some interesting facts about inaugurations
While many of us are familiar wit…
Leadership Failures from the California Inferno | Episode 98
In this episode, Ron and Kristin break down the various aspects of leadership failures during the ongoing fires in California. There are several lessons that can be learned from this t…
Trump’s Greenland Plan: Genius Strategy or Political Madness? | Episode 97
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss one of the boldest, most unconventional ideas ever associated with a U.S. president-elect: Donald Trump’s potential annexation of Greenland.
The …
Bourbon Street Terror: Leadership Failures Exposed in New Orleans Attack | Episode 96
In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the heartbreaking and critical topic—the New Year’s Day terror attack on New Orleans’ iconic Bourbon Street. First from our podcast family, o…
Evaluating 2024 to Succeed in 2025 | Episode 95
In this episode Ron and Kristin discuss the concept of evidenced based practices (EBP) to improve both your personal and professional life. EBP originated in the medical community and i…
Conversation Matching for the Holidays | Episode 94
Don't miss this important episode where Ron and Kristin explain methods of communication to help you deepen family bonds, reduce misunderstandings, create memorable moments and strength…
Accused of Racism, Acquitted of Guilt: Daniel Penny’s Leadership Under Fire | Episode 93
Let’s start by setting the scene. It was a crowded New York City subway car, filled with everyday people just trying to get where they were going. That’s when Rodney Dunn began exhibiti…