People Development Podcast

Harrison Tash
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This podcast is for leaders developing themselves and the people around them. We believe that when people matter the most, strategies are smarter, organizations are healthier, and the impact is greater. 

  1. MAR 5

    Putting the Human Back into Human Capital | Featuring Mitch McDermott

    Hiring is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — decisions a leader makes. In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we sit down with Mitch McDermott, founder of Talent Ascension Group, to explore how a human-centered approach to hiring transforms the search, team building, and long-term organizational success. Rather than focusing only on resumes and job descriptions, Mitch shares how leaders can uncover what truly matters: alignment between a person’s goals, values, and the role they’re stepping into. When leaders create space for real conversation, they move beyond rehearsed answers and begin to see the signals that actually predict success. In this episode, we discuss: Why interviews fail when they become scripted performances How asking candidates about themselves reveals whether they want a job or a career The importance of aligning personal goals with role expectations early in the process How unexpected, unscripted questions uncover authentic responses Why the interviewer sets the tone for honesty and transparency The risk of premature promotions and internal bottlenecks that stall growth Why sometimes the best leadership decision is giving ideas time to breathe Mitch also breaks down the three variables of hiring every leader must balance: Quality • Experience • Budget You can’t maximize all three at the same time. Great leaders succeed by making intentional trade-offs. At Living Water Consulting, we believe businesses grow strongest when leaders build systems, culture, and teams that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them. Guest: Mitch McDermott Founder, Talent Ascension Group LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitch-mcdermott Website: talentascension.com Discover more leadership insights and resources at www.consultlivingwater.com, and explore how we help organizations strengthen leadership, strategy, and systems to build self-sustaining businesses.

    50 min

  2. FEB 5

    AI Can’t Replace This with Author, Joey Coleman

    What if the biggest competitive advantage in your business isn’t technology—but how well you treat people? In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we’re joined by Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again, for a powerful conversation on employee experience, and why human connection still drives the best outcomes. Joey shares practical insights on: Why people need to feel heard and valued to stay engaged How empathy gaps erode trust with employees and customers The hidden cost of prioritizing AI over human skills Why leadership requires consistent practice, not one-time effort You’ll also hear Joey unpack his 8 Phases of the Employee Journey, a framework that helps leaders intentionally guide employees from first impression to long-term advocacy. Bottom line: AI can assist your systems—but only people can build trust, loyalty, and culture. 🎧 If this episode resonates, please like, share, and leave a review to help other leaders find the show. 🤝 Join our online community to continue the conversation and grow alongside purpose-driven leaders (click "Let's Talk" on our website). 🌊 Visit www.consultlivingwater.com to discover how we help executives build businesses that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them. Guest: Joey Coleman 🌐 joeycoleman.com #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #EmployeeRetention #Culture #Empathy #BusinessSystems #PeopleDevelopmentPodcast

    1h 12m

  3. JAN 14

    Surrender to Lead with Author Jessica Kriegel

    What if better leadership starts with surrender? In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and co-author of Surrender to Lead, to explore why surrender isn’t weakness—it’s a leadership advantage. Harrison and Jessica discuss everything from what surrendering means (and *spoiler alert* it doesn't mean giving up), all the way to what culture really is. You’ll walk away with practical insights and simple micro-shifts you can apply this week to lead with greater clarity, humility, and impact. Explore Jessica's book at: surrendertolead.comCheck out Culture Partners at: culturepartners.comLearn more about building people-first, self-sustaining organizations at consultlivingwater.com

    48 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    Mind Killer framework with former Navy Seal Commander Chris Irwin

    In this episode, Harrison Tash talks with former Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin about why “sucking it up” isn’t a sustainable strategy — and how the Mind Killer Framework reveals five patterns that quietly limit our leadership: Oblivion, Storytelling, Fear, Suppression, and Stagnation. Chris also shares the ARROW Framework — practical antidotes that build mental fitness through small, consistent reps: Awareness, Reframing, Regulation, Openness, and Wonder. Together, these tools help us shift from reactive to regulated and from stuck to growing. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL INVITATION: Get free access to our private online community — normally a $1,000 program — where we train owners and leaders to step up, take charge, and run the business with greater consistency. Email us at connect@consultlivingwater.com If this conversation resonates, leave a review or connect with us — we’d love to hear your thoughts. Learn more about how we help leaders build a business that thrives with you, but doesn’t depend on you, at consultlivingwater.com. For More on Mental Fitness, contact Chris!raresense.com • thischrisirwin.comchris@raresense.com

    1h 9m

  5. 11/06/2025

    Beat Your Brain Bully with The Famous, Lynn Smith

    Featuring Lynn Smith — Media Strategist, Former NBC/CNN Anchor and Producer, and Founder of Lynn Smith Media & Communications Before you say a word, the room already feels your energy. That energy speaks louder than your credentials — it tells people whether you’re someone they can trust, follow, and work with. In this powerful episode, Lynn Smith, a transformative media and communications strategist and former national news anchor for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News, joins us to redefine confidence. With over 15 years in top American newsrooms — hosting programs like Early Today Show and Weekend Express — Lynn brings deep insight into what it means to beat your "brain bully," show up with clarity, presence, and authenticity. Lynn introduces her 4-Part Magnetic Framework (C.O.D.E.), a practical guide for leaders who want to speak with impact: If your goal is to show up as your most authentic, confident self — in leadership, communication, or life — this episode is your playbook. 👉 Learn more about Lynn’s work at lynnsmith.com and check out some of her free resources here. 👉 Discover how Living Water Consulting helps leaders build confidence through systems and culture at consultlivingwater.com and book a free call here.  #Confidence #Leadership #Communication  #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #LivingWaterConsulting #LynnSmith #HarrisonTash

    55 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    Getting Over Performance Theater with Author Radhika Dutt

    Is your strategy suffering from common ailments that keep you stuck in performance mode? In this episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to diagnose the "product diseases" that derail even the best teams—from pivotitis to obsessive sales disorder to strategic swelling. Radhika introduces her OHL framework (Objectives, Hypothesis & Learnings) for puzzle-solving product strategy that cuts through the noise and gets you building with real clarity and purpose. Tune in to discover how to move beyond the theater and start creating strategy and products driven by vision, not just reaction. Resources:🔗 Learn more: https://consultlivingwater.com 🔗 Email us at connect@consultlivingwater.com 🔗 Connect with Radhika: https://rdutt.com

    50 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Build The Outcomes You Want with Author, Craig Gauthier

    Want Better Results? Build Better Skills. The outcomes we desire—growth, progress, confidence—are rarely out of reach. They're just on the other side of specific skills. In this episode, Harrison and strategist & author, Craig Gauthier, explore how with the right awareness and framework, anyone can learn the skills that drive the results they want. Craig reveals three distinct categories of essential skills—tactical, meta, and strategic—and introduces the C.O.D.E. framework that maps the four stages of learning and mastery. Learning is a journey—but it's a journey you can map and accelerate. Tune in to discover which stage you're in and how to navigate your path to mastery. 📌 Learn more: consultlivingwater.com 📧 Connect with us: connect@consultlivingwater.com🤝 In partnership with: craigg.me

    1h 7m

  8. 08/07/2025

    Are You Getting In Your Own Way? Conversation with Author, Nada Nasserdeen.

    Confidence isn’t just a mindset—it’s a skillset. In this episode, we explore the four essential soft skills that build unshakeable confidence: self-confidence, emotional intelligence, leadership, and influential communication. During Harrison’s interview with guest, Nada Lena Nasserdeen of Rise Up For You, Nada breaks down how these skills empower professionals to lead, connect, and grow with impact.📌 Learn more: consultlivingwater.com 🤝 In partnership with: riseupforyou.com and Nada's LinkedIn Profile

    41 min
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This podcast is for leaders developing themselves and the people around them. We believe that when people matter the most, strategies are smarter, organizations are healthier, and the impact is greater. 

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  • Creator
    Harrison Tash
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Harrison Tash
  • Show Website
    People Development Podcast