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Episode No. 172
  •  September 4, 2025

It's Not Just a Scaled-Up Version of Your Current Job

The transition to a leadership role is a significant and often challenging shift. Research shows that over 60% of new managers fail to make this transition effectively. This is largely because leadership is not simply a scaled-up version of individual contribution; it requires a fundamental change in mindset, behavior, and priorities.
Episode No. 171
August 21, 2025

A Playbook for High Performing Teams

Key insights from current research reveal that team dynamics are crucial for employee satisfaction and productivity. Learn how psychological safety fosters creativity, the importance of team archetypes, and the four essential health drivers—trust, communication, innovative thinking, and decision making—that can transform your teams.
Episode No. 170
August 7, 2025

a Riff on Performance Reviews

Episode No. 169
July 25, 2025

The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing at Work

While openness can build trust, there's a fine line between “vulnerable” and “uh-oh.” Brené Brown, the goddess, says oversharing isn’t true vulnerability—it can actually result in disconnection, distrust, and disengagement.

Meet Your Hosts

Crina Hoyer

Crina draws from over 25 years of leadership experience. When she’s not riding her bike or researching topics for the podcast she runs a consulting firm that provides strategic advice and personalized support to executives of non profit and for profit enterprises.

Kirsten Barron

Kirsten is an employment and business attorney. Her work, her clients, colleagues and friends and too many volunteer gigs have provided her with a wealth of stories and experience–watch out!