The Dirty Side of Leadership Ron Ward & Kristin Sokoloff

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss accountability and responsibility and breakdown the testimony of Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, and the lack of clear and actionable information. The point that transparency is a must for leaders of any industry is explored in detail with takeaways to assist leaders if they are ever in the "hot seat" is included. The range of topics covered are both challenging and interesting.Sources:Dhru Purohit Show - https://podca...

Send us a Text Message.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 traced back to communication failures. Ron and Kristin discuss various styles of communication and some remedies to improve. They also talk about the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, and the leadership and communication breakdowns. Finally, Ron shares ways for managers ...

Send us a Text Message.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, satisfaction, and even close new business deals. But poor communication? It can make your brand look like it’s run by amateurs." Learn when and how to communicate to get the best results in life and business.Sources: The Dirty Side of Leadership by Ron Ward; Chat Gpt; https://www.forbes.com/a...

Send us a Text Message.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 set boundaries. You will also learn hedger words, such as "possible", "probable", "likely", "assume" and others that can minimize your influence and boundaries. Not only do Ron and Kristin break down various boundaries, they also prepare you to be ready for a confrontation if someone rep...

Send us a Text Message.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 namesake. These lessons are a must for any leader, manager or entrepreneur, so don't miss this important episode.Ron also announced that his book is now on Audible. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Side-Leadership-Management-Development/dp/1641117435Sources:"The Dirty Side of L...

Send us a Text Message.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 business. You will learn what it takes to be scrappy and its importance, particularly for entrepreneurs. As always, Ron and Kristin use many personal stories and relatable events to make this important topic come alive to listeners.Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnaza...