Join Karrie Sullivan, founder of Culminate Strategy Group, as she delves into the intricacies of AI adoption and organizational transformation. In this conversation, we explore why understanding the human element is key to successful change — and how leaders can meet people where they are, shift mindsets, and show up with confidence through uncertainty.

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How improv Skills Can Make You a Better Leader (Even If You're Not That Funny)

Megan Redfearn unpacks the surprising links between improv, teams & leadership. In this hilarious and insightful conversation, Megan Redfearn joins Jessy Grossman to explore the unexpected but powerful intersection of improv and leadership. Together, they unpack how the core principles of improv—like “yes, and”, listening deeply, and being present—can dramatically enhance leadership skills, foster psychological safety, and build stronger team cultures. From quirky jokes to grounded leadership wisdom, this episode highlights how improv can be a game-changing approach to collaboration, coaching, and performance.

• Improv builds leadership muscles. It helps develop quick thinking, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
• “Yes, and” is a leadership superpower. It fosters psychological safety, curiosity, and forward momentum.
• Divergence is necessary. Great teams need different perspectives and healthy tension to innovate and grow.
• Listening is a leadership skill. Improv teaches how to truly hear others and respond with presence.
• Coaching and improv overlap. Both require curiosity, co-creation, and letting go of control.

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Understanding the Difference Between Leadership and ManagementIn this mini solo episode, we unpack one of the most overused (and misunderstood) buzzwords in the workplace: leadership. You’ve seen it splashed across LinkedIn with sunrise photos and TED Talk quotes… but what actually is leadership? And how is it different from management? In This Episode, We Explore:- 4 minute mark: The classic Managers vs. Leaders debate- 8 min mark: What scholars and thought leaders — from Simon Sinek to Warren Bennis to Peter Senge — say about leadershipMentioned in This Episode:- Simon Sinek quoting Bob Chapman- Warren Bennis- Peter Senge – The Fifth Discipline- Doc Norton quote from Forbes- Ekiru, F. A. (2025). *Effect of Leadership and Management Inefficiencies on Employee Motivation and Engagement in Community-Based Organizations in Turkana, Kenya*. IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(5), 11–18.And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who leads with heart — or is learning how to.