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In this episode of No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership, Stephanie Licata talks with leadership advisor and organizational designer Chelsea Lewis about how leaders can navigate “wicked messes,” complex challenges with no clear definition, easy answer, or clean finish line.

Together, they explore why traditional top-down leadership often falls short in chaos, how capable leaders can become the unofficial 911 department, and why real communication requires more than email. This conversation offers practical insight for leaders trying to create clarity, stability, and trust when the path forward is anything but simple.

Host: Stephanie Licata, M.A. A.C.C. | Learning & Leadership Consultant

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Guest: Chelsea Lewis, PMP | Founder & Principal Advisor at Loomrise Advisory

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In this episode of No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership, Stephanie Licata talks with Stephanie Lemek, Founder and CEO of The Wounded Workforce, about what trauma-informed leadership really looks like in practice. They explore how leaders can build trust, avoid harm, support accountability, and respond more effectively to stress behaviors at work, without stepping into therapy territory. A grounded conversation for leaders who want to create safer, healthier, higher-functioning teams.

Host: Stephanie Licata, M.A. A.C.C. | Learning & Leadership Consultant

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Guest: Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA, CTSS, TIWP | Founder & CEO @ The Wounded Workforce®

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In this episode, Stephanie Licata is joined by Angela Cheng-Cimini for a candid conversation about toxic leadership, the “brilliant jerk” problem, and the organizational courage it takes to address bad behavior at work. Together, they explore why high-performing but harmful leaders are so often tolerated, how fear and power dynamics keep people silent, and what HR, executives, and employees can do to build healthier cultures. Angela, CHRO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy and has served in senior HR leadership roles at Harvard Business Publishing and Crabtree & Evelyn, brings deep perspective on psychological safety, accountability, and knowing when it’s time to speak up, or move on.

Host: Stephanie Licata, M.A. A.C.C. | Learning & Leadership Consultant

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Guest: Angela Cheng-Cimini | CHRO / Board Advisor / AAPI Champion / Keynote Speaker

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