RelationShifts

Larry Little

Leadership has become a buzzword. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Little skips the over-used cliches and industry jargon about leadership and digs deep into the moments when real people have been faced with hard decisions about what kind of leader they want to be. Leadership doesn’t happen in the vacuum of an office or boardroom, but in the moments when we strive and fail and try again to show up for our team, our friends, our families, and ourselves. This series will feature personal interviews with leaders from all walks of life, and give you insight into how they showed up in the moments that made them who they are today- the moments when they chose to cross the line.

  1. MAR 24

    RelationShifts | How Personalities Protect Themselves: People-Loving Parrots

    www.eaglecenterforleadership.com/test March Madness is officially underway, and my bracket has already taken several hits. Fun fact: no one has ever completed a perfect March Madness bracket. The odds are so extreme (far worse than being struck by lightning) that it’s considered nearly impossible. We do know that playing good defense helps teams win. And the same is true in relationships. But when we overuse our defensive skills, we can unintentionally damage the relationships that matter most. This week, we’re focusing on the People Loving Parrot. Parrots bring energy, joy, connection, and life into every room. They have a natural gift for lifting others up and making relationships feel warm and engaging. But when a Parrot overuses their defensive tendencies, they can push people away and miss opportunities for deeper, more meaningful connection. Learning to adjust their responses can be a powerful shift. Here are a few key shifts for Parrots to consider: From Comic Relief to Emotional Relief. Let others see what’s really going on beneath the smile. From Avoiding Disappointment to Allowing It. Recognize that disappointment isn’t the end of connection—it’s often where growth begins. From Filling Silence to Feeling It. Not every quiet moment needs to be managed. From Attention-Seeking to Attachment-Building. Lasting connection isn’t built by being the most noticed person in the room, but by being fully present and emotionally available. Take a minute to listen to our Relationshifts podcast, where we explore each of these shifts in a practical and meaningful way. The best kind of defense is the kind that no longer keeps people out. When the People Loving Parrot shifts from protecting through performance to connecting through presence, it will make a difference. Larry

  2. MAR 17

    RelationShifts | How Personalities Protect Themselves: Competent Camels

    Strong analytical thinkers bring clarity and stability—but when those strengths turn into over-analysis, correction, or over-explaining, connection can suffer. In this episode, we explore how the “Camel” personality can shift from defensive habits to relational impact by using their strengths in more intentional, connecting ways. www.eaglecenterforleadership.com/test

  3. MAR 10

    RelationShifts | How Personalities Protect Themselves: Tranquil Turtles

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  4. MAR 3

    RelationShifts | How Personalities Protect Themselves: Leading Lions

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  5. FEB 10

    RelationShifts: When Personalities Meet Love Languages

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  6. FEB 3

    RelationShifts: Emotional Decluttering

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  7. 12/23/2025

    RelationShifts: A MAD Christmas

    ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land, Each personality creature had a plan well in hand. The stockings were hung, every detail just right, Each one preparing in their own unique light.

  8. 12/09/2025

    RelationShifts: The Real Chill - When Relationships Go Cold

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Leadership has become a buzzword. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Little skips the over-used cliches and industry jargon about leadership and digs deep into the moments when real people have been faced with hard decisions about what kind of leader they want to be. Leadership doesn’t happen in the vacuum of an office or boardroom, but in the moments when we strive and fail and try again to show up for our team, our friends, our families, and ourselves. This series will feature personal interviews with leaders from all walks of life, and give you insight into how they showed up in the moments that made them who they are today- the moments when they chose to cross the line.

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  • Creator
    Larry Little
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    RelationShifts