Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
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.
Episodes
396 episodes
How to Build a Better Feedback Culture
Feedback should help people grow, not make them defensive.In this episode, host Russel chats with HR expert and leadership coach Carolyn Troyan about what healthy feedback cultures look like, why trust and psychological safety matter, an...
Why Strong Workplace Relationships Are Built, Not Collected
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with executive coach and leadership expert Payal Nanjiani about what it really takes to build meaningful relationships at work.They explore why networking becomes inef...
How Accidental Managers Become Intentional Leaders
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with keynote speaker, author and workplace expert Joel Hilchey about why so many people become managers without being prepared to lead.Joel explains how accid...
How Intentional Communication Builds Influence at Work
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with business communication expert, sports broadcaster, and author Jen Mueller about how leaders can communicate with more intention, clarity, and influence.Jen shares...
Defining Leadership’s Role in Cultural Transformation
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with leadership strategist and executive coach Andrea Wanerstrand about the role leaders play in making cultural transformation real.They explore how autonomy, account...
How Clarity Empowers Employees
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with HR executive advisor and People Leader Accelerator co-founder Andrew Bartlow about why clarity is essential to employee empowerment and organizational success.And...
How Your Worldview Shapes Your Leadership
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with leadership trainer, coach, and keynote speaker Barbara Boselli about how our worldview influences the way we lead, communicate, and respond to others.They ...
Why Workplace Values Fail — And How Leaders Can Fix Them
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with Yvonne Jackson about why workplace values should be practical decision-making tools—not aspirational words on a wall.They explore how leaders can ...
Stop Avoiding Emotions at Work
Emotions are already shaping the workplace, whether leaders acknowledge them or not.In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher talks with emotional intelligence leadership ...
Self-Understanding Is the Leadership Work
Leadership does not begin with strategy, authority, or knowing all the answers. It begins with understanding ourselves.In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher is joined by Margaret An...
Why Great Performers Struggle to Become Great Leaders
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher speaks with no-BS leadership coach and culture consultant Adrian Koehler about why great performers often struggle to become great leaders.Adrian explores the shift ...
From Leadership to Teamship
What if leadership was never meant to be a solo act?In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher speaks with executive team coach, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Fer...
Purpose Isn’t a Poster on the Wall
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher speaks with business leader, speaker, CEO and author Rick Yvanovich on how purpose can help leaders and organizations navigate constant change....
When a Problem Isn’t a Challenge or An Opportunity
In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership/communication expert Russel Lolacher explores why the words leaders use when things go wrong matter more than we think.A problem, challenge, and opportunity can ...
How Leaders Build Employee Buy-In
What makes employees truly buy into their work, their team, and their organization?In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with business strategist, leadership coach, and author Dave Garrison ...
Risk Aversion Is Not a Leadership Strategy
In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher explores the difference between risk aversion and risk awareness — and why playing it safe can quietly damage trust, engagement, innovation, and ...
What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership
What if better leadership isn’t found in management books, but in nature itself?In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with executive coach and author Kelly Wendorf about what leaders can learn from...
Stop Saying Yes To Work Like It's Leadership
Saying yes isn’t leadership.In this episode, Russel Lolacher explores the hidden cost of constant agreement — and how it impacts your team’s capacity, priorities, and performance. Learn how to stay collaborative, set boundaries, and make...
Conscious Leadership Without Causing Harm
What does conscious leadership actually look like at work?In this episode, Russel Lolacher talks with coaches Trevor Stevenson and Dale Allen of Conscious Lead Life about self-awareness, triggers, power, and how leaders can show up with ...
I Don't Have To. I Get To.
A single phrase overheard on a podcast stopped Russel mid-step — and it's been on his desk ever since. In this episode, communications and leadership veteran Russel Lolacher explores how swapping two small words can shift you from f...
Why Most Leaders Get Motivation Wrong
What actually motivates people at work? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with leadership advisor, researcher, and The Motivation Mix co-author James Root about why motivation isn’t on...
You Can Over-Communicate
We hear it all the time in leadership: “You can’t over-communicate.” But that’s not always true. In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how too much communication can feel patronizing, overwhelming, or ...
Why Great Leadership Needs Better Systems
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with Karl Staib, founder of Systematic Leader, about why leadership needs more than good intentions. They explore how better systems shape habits, improve communication, s...