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
The Truth About Communication in the Workplace (Part 2) & the Communication Breakdown Trump Assassination Attempt | Episode 72
This episode is based in part from a presentation provided by 4Ward Operations' staff. It emphasizes the fact that most every problem in companies, agencies, churches, etc., can be trac…
The Truth About Communication in the Workplace (Part 1) | Episode 71
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the fact that good communication is essential for success in today’s competitive landscape. Effective communication can boost productivity, sati…
Setting the Proper Boundaries at Work | Episode 70
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss three areas of boundaries: Physical, Emotional, and Mental. This episode reveals how your personality and childhood can impact your inability to…
Ron and Kristin's Favorite Dirty Lessons | Episode 69
In this episode, Ron and Kristin choose some of their favorite dirty lessons (DL) from the 100 DLs in Ron’s book, The Dirty Side of Leadership. The book that inspired the podcast's name…
Are You Scrappy? | Episode 68
In this episode, Ron and Kristin explore a modern term called "Scrappy." The term used to be used to describe a lean, muscular street fighter, but in recent years, it is being used in b…
Birth Order, and Does It Matter? | Episode 67
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss Birth Order and Does it Matter? They dissect the truth behind the following stereotypes: Firstborn children are spoiled, middle kids get ignored…
Stress Bragging | Episode 66
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss "Stress Bragging". For some people in the United States, long work hours are a status symbol and many like to brag about their hard work and lo…
Navigating Cliques in the Workplace | Episode 65
In 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 c…
Is Someone Projecting Their Insecurities onto You? | Episode 64
In this important episode, Ron and Kristin discuss insecurities and the methods people use to project their own insecurities onto others. This episode also provides ways to recognize p…
Find Your Motivation | Episode 63
Ron and Kristin discuss 12 groundbreaking steps to staying motivated. They explain that while consistency is a popular phrase, it's nothing without motivation. Motivation gets us out of…
Tired of Being Distracted? | Episode 62
In this important episode, Ron and Kristin unpack some alarming statistics regarding cell phone use and its impact on relationships and other social situations. They also discuss some …
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? | Episode 61
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the fact that most everyone has ups and downs in life, but instead of coming up with a plan to overcome, we simply succumb to the hardships and …
Cancel Culture in the Workplace | Episode 60
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the origin, effects and the potentially destructive qualities of cancel culture, both in and out of the workplace. They discuss the ultra politi…
College, who needs it? 25 Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree | Episode 59
In this episode, Ron and Kristin provide 25 jobs that do not require any college. The student loan debt balance in the U.S. has increased by 66% over the past decade, and it now totals …
Managing Up: Connecting with Your Supervisor | Episode 58
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the idea of managing up. This might suggest notions of an incompetent manager with whom you can’t stand to work with. Basically, the type of man…
Gossip in the Workplace (Good or Bad?) | Episode 57
On this episode of the Dirty Side of Leadership Podcast, Ron and Kristin discuss the topic of gossip in the workplace. They delve into the dynamics as it pertains to the gossiper and t…
Loud Budgeting (financial accountability) | Episode 56
On this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the latest buzz on TikTok known as, “Loud Budgeting”, a trend that has caught the attention of many seeking financial advice. The world of perso…
Leading Through Death (lead, fight or flight?) | Episode 55
In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the complexities of leadership amidst the loss of a loved one, and the potential of turmoil regarding family disputes over inheritance and h…
Success and Failure of Rock & Roll Bands (and the Lessons We Can Learn) | Episode 54
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the Success and Failure of Rock and Roll Bands (and the lessons we can learn). They explore the breakup of Guns and Roses, and the longevity of …
Why Do the Wrong People Get Promoted? | Episode 53
In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss reasons why the wrong people get promoted. They explain how toxic people manipulate the process, undermine their competitors and simply take on …