Leadership today is at a crossroads. Despite best intentions, many leaders struggle to create meaningful growth, not because they lack vision, but because traditional systems reward control over curiosity, quick fixes over reflection, and answers over the right questions.

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dave Reynolds, leadership consultant and author of Radicle Growth, to challenge everything you think you know about coaching and leadership. Drawing from decades of experience and real-world examples, Dave reveals why most leadership development fails and how organizations can ignite lasting change by shifting focus from top-down direction to collaborative discovery.

This conversation dives deep into the psychology and practice of asking transformative questions. Dave explains how a single mentor—armed only with powerful, well-timed questions—completely reshaped his career, and why that same approach can unlock innovation, ownership, and capacity in your team.

📍Connect with Dave on LinkedIn or his website Rumin8 Group

We cover:

• The biggest misconceptions about coaching in corporate environments
• How to replace performative coaching checklists with authentic, everyday growth conversations
• The difference between reactive vs. proactive questioning in leadership
• How to build a coaching culture that supports results without adding more to leaders' plates
• The impact of curiosity on psychological safety, employee engagement, and retention
• How “doing less and asking more” leads to stronger, more capable teams
• Real stories and frameworks that help leaders let go of control and become facilitators of growth

Whether you’re an executive, team lead, HR professional, or simply someone striving to lead more effectively, this episode will reframe your approach to leadership and provide actionable tools to start asking better questions immediately.

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Welcome to the Growth Hacking Culture podcast! In this insightful episode, we explore the intricate world of self-development with Dr. Lincoln Stoller. A published voice in diverse fields from quantum mechanics to psychotherapy, Lincoln shares his unique perspective on human potential and personal growth.

We tackle crucial questions about guru culture and misleading advice, discussing the role of metaphor in understanding complex concepts like quantum physics and the law of attraction.

Lincoln offers valuable insights on how to discern genuine self-development paths, the importance of embracing discomfort and curiosity for growth, and the challenge of identifying your true values in a world full of influences. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of effective personal growth strategies and how to navigate the pitfalls of the self-help industry.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Lincoln's Morning Routine & Self-Development Teachings
• Quantum Physics, Law of Attraction & Metaphor
• Ethics in Self-Development & Guru Culture
• Responsibility and Intervention in Beliefs
• Curiosity, Exploration, and Discerning Genuine Growth
• Embracing Failure and Experimentation in New Ideas
• Identifying Authentic Personal Values
• Understanding Values on Different Levels (Intellectual, Social, Subconscious)

Find Lincoln's latest books https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07HX2J2ZF or reach out to Lincoln on https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/

Is your office layout sabotaging team productivity and happiness? While many companies enforce return-to-office mandates based on guesswork, a deep science exists that links our physical environment directly to performance, collaboration, and well-being.

In this episode, I sit down with Adel El-Mawla, an engineer and the founder of Workplaced, to define the logic behind optimal workplace strategies. Adel explains how his journey started from a master's program project and evolved into a mission to crack the code of workplace design. He shares the evidence-based frameworks and data-driven methods that can help any organization move beyond assumptions and create a workspace where people genuinely thrive.

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and real estate managers who want to make informed decisions that foster a positive, productive, and resilient company culture.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The Foundational Frameworks: Discover the key scientific principles and models, including the Big Five personality traits and the Competing Values Framework, that influence modern workplace strategy.
• Focus vs. Collaboration: Learn the science behind designing layouts that successfully balance the need for deep, focused work with opportunities for spontaneous collaboration.
• Data Over Guesswork: Why most companies fail at workplace strategy and how to use tools like IoT sensors and observational data to understand true employee behavior and space utilization.
• The Hybrid Work Debate: A critical look at the research proving the effectiveness of hybrid and remote models, and why so many leaders still demand a full return to the office.
• Small Changes, Big Impact: How simple environmental factors like indoor temperature, biophilia (plants), and lighting have a measurable impact on our brains, bodies, and productivity.
• The Future of the Office: A look ahead at how workplace design will continue to evolve with advancements in technology and a growing focus on employee well-being. 🔴 Reach out to Adel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelelmawla/ Or try Workplaced Free Tools https://www.workplaced.com/home