In this week’s episode, Dana and Rose sit down with Marshall Bergmann, an expert in organizational culture, HR innovation, and a leader at the NeuroLeadership Institute and the Institute for Corporate Productivity. If you care about the future of leadership, team performance, or what AI means for tomorrow’s workplace, this is the episode you can’t miss.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(01:55) Marshall Bergmann’s background

(04:14) Why organizations are investing leadership development and workplace culture

(07:06) Culture's impact on corporate success

(13:07) Redefining leadership: focus on the ‘how’

(17:03) AI's impact on HR transformation

(18:41) Thought experiment: integrating aliens into the workforce

(22:48) What HR needs to think about when integrating AI into the workforce

(26:56) Evolving team structures

(27:53) Unlocking team productivity potential

(31:09) Email protocol for actionable communication

(34:42) Improving team leader effectiveness

(37:53) Coaching Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) on board culture

Links mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Marshall Bergmann on LinkedIn

i4cp's 2023 Priorities and Predictions

i4cp's "The Team Network Effect™

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What does real leadership look like when the pressure’s on? In this episode, we sit down with Brad Haczynski, Chief Commercial Officer at Cornelis Networks and former senior exec at Intel and Samsung, to explore the lessons that shaped him: the moments he got it right, the times he didn’t, and how humility and consistency became his edge.

We talk about what it means to transition from the structure of global tech giants to the chaos and opportunity of startup life. From building psychological safety to navigating team dynamics, Brad shares hard-won insights on servant leadership, authenticity, and why what you do matters way more than what you say.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(04:36) From Intel to Samsung: how the move shaped Brad’s career

(08:34) What servant leadership really looks like

(12:04) Leadership means removing the roadblocks

(15:38) How to balance support and independence

(17:39) Prepping for high-stakes CEO meetings

(20:09) The power of ‘Start, Stop, Keep’ feedback

(23:20) Why 90% carrot and 10% stick actually works

(27:22) Taking on a new role in a scrappy startup

(28:47) The six pillars that define great team culture

(34:52) Setting and resetting team expectations

(35:57) Success and self-doubt: how to handle both

Links mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Brad on LinkedIn

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Employee engagement – every company talks about, but few truly get it right. Why does it matter so much? Why is it at a decade low, especially among younger workers, and what can we actually do about it?

Dana and Rose unpack why engagement is about much more than compliance – it's about real buy-in, open dialogue, and leaders who walk their talk. Whether you’re a manager, aspiring leader, or curious about workplace culture, this episode combines data-backed insights with actionable tips to help you strike the right chord for engagement in your own teams.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:38) Practical employee engagement insights

(08:31) Data-driven decisions and engagement

(10:37) Why US employee engagement is dropping

(14:35) How trust between employees and employers is shifting

(16:07) Saying no to 24/7 hustle culture

(19:25) Keeping teams motivated during tough times

(23:21) Communication that actually drives results

(26:26) Making engagement a shared responsibility

(29:44) Why team-level surveys matter more than you think

Links mentioned in this episode:

Gallup: U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low

ADP Study: What is Impacting Your Employee Engagement?

ADP Research Institute

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