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Josh Seldin is a seasoned Director of Manufacturing at a Fortune 50 company, with deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and maintenance systems. With a proven track record of operational excellence, Josh brings not only technical mastery but also a human-centered leadership philosophy to every environment he leads. He is also the author of Constructing a Healthy Culture. Josh has a deep passion for building workplace cultures where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day. At the core of Josh's leadership approach is a commitment to developing leaders, both emerging and experienced, who can coach effectively, build trust, and lead with empathy. His focus is on cultivating psychologically safe environments, enhancing communication, and fostering inclusion across all levels of an organization. All of this builds the foundation and inspiration behind the Leadership in Quarters Podcast, where you can hear Josh and other industry leading Leadership Experts discuss different leadership and culture building topics. You can also find my YouTube interview series at YouTube.com/@leadinquarters

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August 17, 2026Episode 327 min

Leading Diverse Thinkers: What Late-Diagnosed ADHD Taught Me About Workplace Culture | Ep. 94 ft. Mark Steiner

"Once you get through the labels, leadership becomes about dealing with the heart, soul, and core of who a person is." GigSalad co-founder and CEO Mark Steiner joins host Josh Seldin to explore how a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis transformed his perspective on leadership, empathy, and talent development. Mark shares his journey from acting to co-founding a thriving online marketplace, offering a candid look at how understanding neurodiversity can help leaders build truly human-centered, high-performing organizations. Josh and Mark dive into why traditional corporate molds often fail diverse thinkers, how leaders can shift from rigid metrics to curiosity-driven management, and the immense value of investing in employees' long-term strengths. From giving team members the freedom to pivot into roles where they excel to fostering environments where people don't feel forced to mask who they are, this episode provides an inspiring, actionable playbook on leading with compassion, adaptability, and vision. In this insightful conversation on neurodiversity and human-centered leadership, you'll discover: ✅ The Power of Late Diagnosis: How learning you have ADHD in adulthood brings clarity, emotional reflection, and renewed confidence. ✅ Ditching the Fixed Mold: Why traditional corporate performance systems fail diverse thinkers and how to build environments where unique minds thrive. ✅ Strategic Talent Investment: How GigSalad turns customer service roles into pathways for long-term career growth in finance, content, and executive leadership. ✅ Emotional Intelligence Over IQ: Leveraging empathy, intuition, and vulnerability as core leadership superpowers to build psychological safety. ✅ The "Gig" Philosophy: Helping every team member discover the unique contribution that only they can bring to an organization. ✅ Leading Without Ego: Why leaders must remain curious, drop rigid titles, and adapt their communication styles to individual team members. TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Mark Steiner to Leadership in Quarters 01:30 - Discovering an ADHD Diagnosis at 57: The Journey & Reactions 04:15 - How Diagnosis Changed Everything (And Nothing) in Executive Leadership 06:20 - Reevaluating Talent: Moving Beyond Rigid Workplace Performance Systems 08:15 - Masking, Shaping-Shifting, and Leading with EQ Over IQ 10:30 - Investing in People: Giving Employees the Freedom to Explore Roles 13:45 - The Business Case for Intentionality, Patience, and Internal Mentorship 16:10 - Overcoming Executive Ego: Why Communication Must Adapt to the Individual 18:50 - Creating Space for Open Conversations Around Workplace Accommodations 21:30 - Finding Your "Gig": Contentment, Ambition, and Contentedness at Any Age 23:45 - Final Takeaways & How to Lead Diverse Minds Effectively 🔗 Connect with Mark Steiner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markandrewsteiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/markandrewsteiner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markandrewsteiner1 TikTok: @markandrewsteiner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkupon-ms Website: https://www.gigsalad.com/ Website: https://thinkupon.com/ 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music by Bensound License code: 3IDSDMXZ5ABMQPUX Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #MarkSteiner #ADHDInLeadership #DiverseThinkers #GigSalad #NeurodiversityInBusiness #EmpatheticLeadership #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

August 10, 2026Episode 234 min

How Leaders Turn Fear into Career Growth in the AI Era | Ep. 93 ft. Melissa Sierra

"Fear isn't telling you to stop—it's signaling that something important is happening." In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with executive coach, strategic growth advisor, and former media C-suite executive Melissa Sierra to explore how leaders can turn fear from a red light into a catalyst for career growth, influence, and decisive action in an AI-driven workplace. Drawing from over 20 years of leading enterprise growth and being one of the few Hispanic women in media C-suites, Melissa breaks down how to dismantle self-imposed glass ceilings, transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership, and build authentic influence in times of corporate disruption. In this masterclass on modern leadership, you'll discover: ✅ Reframing Workplace Fear: Why fear is a compass pointing toward growth and opportunity rather than a signal to stop. ✅ The 3C Framework: How Curiosity, Clarity, and Conviction align your personal value drivers with meaningful career advancement. ✅ Escaping the "Indispensable" Trap: How over-functioning in the tactical trenches creates self-imposed glass ceilings and limits executive visibility. ✅ Human Edge in the AI Era: Why AI automation makes soft skills, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection more critical than ever. ✅ The BET Framework: Applying Boldness, Empathy, and Trust to foster psychological safety and address team anxieties during change. ✅ The Opportunity Flywheel: How to build a continuous cycle of strategy, visibility, trust, and execution to drive sustainable career momentum. TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Melissa Sierra to Leadership in Quarters 02:15 - Reframing Fear: Transforming a Red Light into a Growth Catalyst 04:55 - Embracing Discomfort: Lessons from Executive Entrepreneurship 06:50 - The Journal of Advancements: Redefining True Career Success 08:05 - The 3C Framework: Curiosity, Clarity, and Conviction in Action 12:45 - The BET Framework: Boldness, Empathy, and Trust for Leaders 14:30 - "What Is It Like to Be on the Other Side of Me?" (Communication ROI) 16:15 - Escaping the "Indispensable" Trap & Self-Imposed Glass Ceilings 18:35 - Why AI Elevates Human Soft Skills, Judgment, and Character 20:45 - Leading Teams Through AI Disruption & Strategic Role Evolution 25:35 - The Opportunity Flywheel Framework for Sustainable Momentum 32:20 - Final Takeaways & Melissa Sierra's Free Leadership Assessment 🔗 Connect with Melissa Sierra: Website: Melissasierra.focalpointcoaching.com Holding the Room Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033D8p0... Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbe... 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: LYVLB8Q1SQICRWLB Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #MelissaSierra #ExecutiveCoaching #FearAsACatalyst #LeadershipDevelopment #AIandLeadership #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveInfluence #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

August 3, 2026Episode 132 min

The Flourish Framework: 5 Micro Steps to Build a Thriving Team Culture | Ep. 92 ft. Ally Meyers

"In today's attention economy, high-impact leadership isn't about massive annual corporate initiatives; it’s built through tiny, intentional interactions that lower stress and build genuine trust." Workplace wellbeing strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Ally Meyers joins host Josh Seldin to break down her signature approach to creating resilient, high-performing teams through her "Flourish at Work" methodology. Ally brings a rich background in positive psychology and executive coaching to show leaders how micro-habits—rather than sweeping, surface-level perks—are the real engine behind employee retention, focus, and long-term performance. Josh and Ally unpack five practical micro steps every manager can start implementing immediately to protect employee mental bandwidth and combat workplace burnout. They explore how to normalize flow state focus blocks, structure meeting buffers to prevent cognitive overload, and set healthy boundaries around after-hours communication. Additionally, Ally reveals the neuroscience behind starting meetings with "broaden-and-build" questions and explains how managers can bridge cross-generational communication gaps between Boomers and Gen Z. This episode serves as an actionable blueprint for any leader looking to build a connected, human-centered culture while protecting their team’s sustainable productivity. Key Takeaways: ✅ Micro-Steps Over Sweeping Initiatives: Why small, daily managerial interactions create far more sustainable cultural support than once-a-year corporate perks. ✅ Protecting Flow State: How encouraging dedicated focus blocks helps employees achieve "effortless productivity" and deep fulfillment in an attention-scarce world. ✅ Meeting Palate Cleansers: Utilizing buffer times and shortened schedules to avoid back-to-back cognitive fatigue and preserve mental clarity. ✅ Clarifying After-Hours Boundaries: Establishing explicit off-hours communication protocols to avoid the trap of the "infinite workday." ✅ Broaden-and-Build Meetings: Leveraging positive emotion at the start of team check-ins to build psychological safety, deepen trust, and improve problem-solving. ✅ Navigating Generative Workstyles: Practical approaches for managing different generational communication habits and reframing flexibility across your team. 🔗 Connect with Ally Meyers: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ally-meyers / ally-meyers Website: http://www.allymeyers.com/ Free Resource : Five Scripts for Uncomfortable Manager Conversations (Stress-Free Feedback) https://subscribefivetothrive.myflodesk.com/stressfreefeedback Broaden & Build Questions: https://subscribefivetothrive.myflodesk.com/questionstoconnect 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music by: bensound.com License code: UHFXJTJFDYJNHZRN Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #AllyMeyers #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeRetention #PositivePsychology #ResilientLeadership #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #TimeManagement #JoshSeldin #FlourishAtWork

July 27, 2026Episode 133 min

The Neuroscience of Culture: Driving Engagement through Brain Science | Ep. 91 ft. Lisa Riegel

"Eighty percent of what we are thinking, we are not consciously thinking." Education researcher and author Dr. Lisa Riegel joins host Josh Seldin to break down how understanding brain science can revolutionize workplace culture, human motivation, and organizational change. Dr. Riegel reveals why traditional management approaches often fail by ignoring how the human brain processes stress and value, and introduces actionable strategies to transition employees from passive compliance to deep co-creation. Josh and Lisa explore the mechanics of human behavior under pressure, the friction caused by misaligned values, and how to harness her 8C Commitment Framework to smooth resistance to change. From the power of strategic micro-celebrations to overcoming our brain's threat response, this conversation provides leaders with a practical, science-backed roadmap for creating environments where teams feel connected, capable, and motivated to grow. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Motivation Equation: How balancing expectancy and individual values transforms basic task compliance into genuine engagement. ✅ Decoding the Brain's Threat Response: Understanding how the amygdala and thalamus drive workplace behavior and conflict during times of change. ✅ The 8C Commitment Framework: A step-by-step model designed to eliminate organizational friction and align human systems for success. ✅ Beyond the Bottom Line: Why celebrating behavioral outputs rather than just end outcomes builds sustainable, high-performing cultures. ✅ Practical Culture Rituals: Simple, low-friction habits like "100 Ways in 100 Days" and "Pity & Pride" to elevate peer recognition and build collective efficacy. ✅ Leading for the Follower: Shifting from rigid leadership styles to adaptable, human-centered approaches that meet the true needs of your team. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Lisa Riegel: Website: www.lisariegel.com Institute Website: www.epinstitute.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisariegel/ Substack: https://substack.com/@lisariegel Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lisa+riegel&crid=30TTDXLJRNQMO&sprefix=lisa+riegel%2Caps%2C158&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/lisa-humanprogram/30min 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: KHCH1T1VIRTMRYOH Artist: Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #LisaRiegel #BrainScience #NeuroscienceInLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #OrganizationalChange #ExecutiveCoaching #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

July 20, 2026Episode 132 min

Adaptive Resilience: Navigating High-Pressure Decision-Making with Clarity | Ep. 90 ft. Savio P Clemente

"Performance doesn't fail first, clarity does." When disruption hits an organization, leaders often rush to fix the metrics while completely ignoring the internal chaos that degrades their team's decision-making ability. Keynote speaker, journalist, and board-certified wellness coach Savio P. Clemente joins host Josh Seldin to break down how leaders can navigate high-pressure situations, cut through cognitive overload, and stay deeply grounded when it matters most. Drawing from over 2,000 interviews with global leaders and his own powerful journey surviving cancer twice, Savio introduces the Adaptive Resilience Leadership Framework. Together, Josh and Savio explore the dangerous phenomenon of "post-decision drift," why true workplace transparency trumps curated authenticity, and the psychological power of taking physical distance from high-stakes problems. From utilizing the "ALOHA Reboot" method to embracing intentional silence as a strategic leadership tool, this episode provides an essential, human-centered playbook for maintaining operational excellence long after the immediate crisis has passed. Key Takeaways: ✅ 00:48 – The Clarity Fallacy: Why a drop in team performance is almost always preceded by a hidden loss of personal and situational clarity. ✅ 03:20 – Connection Over Content: Shifting away from content overload to focus on authentic transparency and internal connection. ✅ 05:15 – The ALOHA Reboot Framework: A practical 5-step process (Acknowledge, Listen, Open, Harness, Act) to navigate disruption and reconnect with your inner compass. ✅ 07:50 – Managing Cognitive Overload: How creating psychological distance and resourcing past wins helps stop decision drift under pressure. ✅ 10:40 – Power of Strategic Silence: Embracing intentional stillness and quiet moments to clear cognitive friction and sharpen decision-making quality. ✅ 13:00 – The "Catch and Release" Shift: Why leaders must honor past coping mechanisms while intentionally letting go of what no longer serves their current environment. 🔗 Connect with Savio P. Clemente: Website: https://www.saviopclemente.com All Social Media Platforms: @thehumanresolve 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music: bensound.com License code: SWC68MAJY14KUQXL Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #SavioPClemente #AdaptiveResilience #ExecutiveLeadership #DecisionMaking #CrisisManagement #HealthcareLeaders #MindfulLeadership #CorporateCulture #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

July 12, 2026Episode 127 min

The 90-Day Listening Strategy: Earning Authority and Building Trust | Ep. 89 ft. Kurt Mosley & Neill Marshall

"Data is gonna tell you what happened and that's fine. But employees are gonna tell you why it happened. The culture's gonna live in the conversation." Executive search veterans and healthcare leadership experts Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley join host Josh Seldin for the podcast’s first dual-guest episode to break down the critical mechanics of a leader's first 90 days. Together, they challenge the classic executive trap of rushing in to make immediate changes, proving instead that sustainable, high-impact leadership starts with deep observation and intentional listening. Josh, Neill, and Kurt dive into the concept of "earned authority"—the shift from having power because of a title to having a team that willingly follows your vision. They share powerful, real-world case studies of CEOs who navigated massive structural transitions by respecting organizational history, meeting employees on familiar ground, and refusing to "shoot the messenger." From learning why walking the floor beats analyzing dashboards to understanding the difference between symptoms and actual problems, this episode provides a masterclass on how to build immediate trust, foster co-creation, and protect psychological safety during times of organizational change. Key Takeaways: ✅ Symptoms vs. Problems: Why rushing to fix an issue in the first 90 days often leads to solving the wrong problem and reopening old organizational wounds. ✅ The Power of Presence: How stepping away from dashboards and physically walking the floor allows you to discover where operational frictions truly exist. ✅ Earning Authority vs. Holding a Title: Shifting from mandated, top-down directives to an environment where your team carries out your vision because they want to, not because they have to. ✅ The Co-Creation Model: Why people naturally support what they help build, and how involving frontline employees in structural solutions creates permanent, sustainable change. ✅ Psychological Safety in Feedback: The foundational rule of organizational communication: the moment you shoot the messenger, you will never hear the truth again. ✅ The 90-Day Legacy Framework: Practical wisdom from interviewing over 100 top executives on how to establish credibility and rapport without needing to prove you are the smartest person in the room. 🔗 Connect with Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley: Website: https://healthsearchpartners.com/ Neill Marshall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/ Kurt Mosley LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music by: Bensound License code: SQOLLV0IPAW8VKX6 Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #NeillMarshall #KurtMosley #HealthSearchPartners #ExecutiveLeadership #EarnedAuthority #First90Days #ActiveListening #ChangeManagement #CoCreation #CorporateCulture #HealthcareLeaders #JoshSeldin

July 7, 2026Episode 130 min

The Strategic Pause: Navigating Chaos and High-Stakes Leadership | Ep. 88 ft. Norman Leach

"Too many people think that as a leader, they have to have an instantaneous answer, and most leaders don't. High-performance teams take that moment to reflect." Polymath, author, and turnaround strategist Norman Leach joins host Josh Seldin to break down how leaders can navigate periods of rapid change, chaos, and uncertainty without falling into the trap of desperate, knee-jerk decision-making. Norman pulls from his diverse background across the corporate sector and his real-world experience as an EMT to share why the most critical tool in a crisis isn't speed—it's the strategic pause. Josh and Norman explore why North American corporate culture struggles with silence, how to establish an honest and psychologically safe communication loop from the top down, and the power of rolling up your sleeves to get in the arena with your team. From building diagnostic "dashboards" that act as low-tire-pressure warning lights for your business to knowing when a leader needs to swallow their ego and step aside for an expert, this episode serves as a masterclass on resilient, human-centered leadership in a volatile world. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Danger of Knee-Jerk Reactions: Why rushing into immediate tactical changes out of desperation increases organizational chaos and destroys team trust. ✅ The Binocular Approach: Lessons from the first responder world on why stopping to evaluate a scene before jumping in saves businesses millions of dollars and protects livelihoods. ✅ Embracing the Strategic Pause: Overcoming the cultural discomfort with silence to leverage it for holistic, future-focused thinking. ✅ Radical Honesty in Crisis: Why hiding the truth from your team breeds panic, and how transparent communication builds unbreakable commitment. ✅ Leading in Work Boots, Not Guccis: The necessity of human-centered visibility, rolling up your sleeves, and standing on the front lines with your workforce during a downturn. ✅ Ego vs. Credibility: A real-world look at how the best leaders prioritize organizational safety and brand reputation over personal optics by empowering the right experts at the right time. 🔗 Connect with Norman Leach: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/normanleach Contact Info and Websites: https://hihello.com/p/3d8a212c-e541-4377-bf22-dc477e9f38b0?referer=email_signature&source=manual 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: DCXT7JZR72DWZTFP Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #NormanLeach #CrisisLeadership #ChangeManagement #StrategicThinking #TransparentCommunication #HumanCenteredLeadership #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

June 22, 2026Episode 130 min

Leading Beyond Survival: Swapping the Monkey Brain for Psychological Safety | Ep. 87 ft. Dr Luissa Kiprono

"Survival mode leadership is reactive. It’s not intentional. Decisions are made through urgency, scarcity, and fear of failure instead of bringing together the mission, the values, and the people around you." High-risk pregnancy physician specialist, Air Force veteran, and author Dr. Luissa Kiprono joins host Josh Seldin to explore what it truly means to lead beyond survival mode. Dr. Kiprono draws on her incredible journey—from surviving communist Romania to overcoming personal trauma—to dissect the underlying neuroscience of how fear paralyzes modern workplace cultures. Josh and Dr. Kiprono break down why the primitive "monkey brain" defaults to fight-or-flight reactions during high-stakes corporate pressure, and how conscious leaders can train themselves to find the space between action and reaction. They discuss the deep systemic cost of suffocating, toxic workplace environments—such as the "glorified suffering" and malignant blame cultures historically found in medical residencies—and contrast them with thriving organizations built on vulnerable communication, mutual trust, and robust succession planning. From learning how to defuse your own internal projection traps to empowering the "schedulers" and frontline technicians in your organization, this episode offers a vital, trauma-informed blueprint for building a resilient, psychologically safe culture. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Primitive Brain Trap: Understanding the neuroscience of why your "monkey brain" defaults to reactionary, fear-based decisions under pressure rather than leveraging the prefrontal cortex. ✅ Pausing the Reflex: Practical, learned behaviors—like taking a tactical timeout or sleeping on a hot email—to create space between a high-stakes trigger and a civilized reply. ✅ The Palpable Room Temperature: Recognizing how hypervigilance, workplace gossip, and fear of punishment destroy team engagement and cause employees to wait for the other shoe to drop. ✅ Dethroning the Rite of Passage: Why thriving organizations must shift away from historical "malignant environments" that glorify past suffering as a prerequisite for current success. ✅ Eradicating the Word "Just": How top-tier leaders build deep trust and uncover the hidden risks below the surface by eliminating self-diminishing language from frontline staff. ✅ Thriving Through Adversity: Shifting the leadership paradigm to realize that a healthy culture isn't defined by the absence of challenges, but by the presence of collaborative resilience when things break down. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Luissa Kiprono: Websites: www.drluissak.com www.telemedmfm.com HQ Hub: https://linktr.ee/drluissak Book: Special Ed (Signed + Bookmark): https://drluissak.com/book-us/ Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/push-then-breathe- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EOlEcbqr7h89mYoLwATcJ?si=bd5c6e6d53934710https://open.spotify.com/show/0EOlEcb... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-luissa-k-mfm-author-leader Facebook: www.facebook.com/luissa.kip Instagram: www.instagram.com/drluissak/ 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music: Bensound License code: CACCELOIJIRNMRRT Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #DrLuissaKiprono #LeadingBeyondSurvival #PsychologicalSafety #NeuroscienceOfLeadership #TraumaInformedLeadership #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #VulnerableLeadership #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

June 15, 2026Episode 126 min

The Feedback Shift: Moving from Directives to Co-Active Growth | Ep. 86 ft. Joel Silverstone

"Leaders often hinder team motivation by projecting their own logic and values onto others instead of using curiosity to uncover individual drivers." Communication coach and former actor Joel Silverstone joins host Josh Seldin to transform how leaders approach motivation and professional accountability. Joel pulls back the curtain on the psychology of human behavior, showing leaders how to move away from rigid, directive feedback and step into a co-active, conversational framework focused on future growth. Josh and Joel explore why projecting your own personal motivations onto a team member fails, how to master the art of remaining deeply present and listening actively, and the power of being soft on the person while remaining hard on the problem. From utilizing curiosity as a tool to uncover hidden professional drivers to navigating high-stakes feedback conversations, this episode provides a sharp, real-world playbook on how to build a sustainable, high-performing culture through authentic communication. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Projection Trap: Why assuming your team members are motivated by the same logic and values as you is a major leadership blind spot. ✅ Curiosity Over Certainty: How replacing assumptions with genuine curiosity allows you to uncover what actually drives individual performance. ✅ The Co-Active Feedback Model: Shifting away from top-down directive feedback to a collaborative, growth-focused conversation. ✅ Deep Presence in Communication: Strategies for overcoming the internal noise to listen actively and remain fully present with your team. ✅ Soft on Person, Hard on Problem: A communication framework for protecting human relationships and psychological safety while maintaining uncompromising standards for performance. ✅ Unlocking Team Motivation: Practical tools from the world of performance and coaching to transform how your team engages with constructive criticism. 🔗 Connect with Joel Silverstone: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelsilverstone/ Website: https://thisfeelsright.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.feels.right/ 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: XLTFEA63G4NDR8GZ Artist: Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #JoelSilverstone #EffectiveFeedback #TeamMotivation #CoActiveCoaching #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #CommunicationSkills #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent

June 8, 2026Episode 127 min

Influencing Without Authority: The Human Factor of Silo Leadership | Ep. 85 ft. David Fung

"It costs you nothing to be respectful, but it will cost you relationships if you assume the worst in other people every time." Former Salesforce Senior Director David Fung joins host Josh Seldin to tackle the ultimate challenge of matrixed organizations: how to get things done when you aren't the boss. David pulls back the curtain on the psychology of human behavior, showing leaders how to move away from command-and-control tactics and step into a culture of high-yielding influence. Josh and David explore the "What's in it for me?" (WIIFM) factor, why flatter organizations require a complete abandonment of corporate egos, and how to successfully hold peers accountable when deadlines slip. From building cross-functional "piggy banks" of trust to dealing with holiday weekend emergencies, this episode provides a sharp, real-world playbook on how to lead effectively using credibility, authentic connection, and strategic relevance. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Authority Fallacy: Why relying on a title or organizational hierarchy to drive priorities results in checked-out teams who only do the bare minimum. ✅ The Influencer Triad: Mastering the three requirements of non-authoritative leadership—establishing deep structural credibility, forging human connection, and maintaining radical relevance. ✅ Bypassing the Transactional Trap: How to stop treating corporate relationships like a fast-food order and start building genuine, proactive rapport across departments. ✅ Uncovering Hidden Leverage: Strategies for finding shared commonalities and collective alignment across seemingly disconnected departmental silos. ✅ Peer-to-Peer Accountability: A live roleplay framework for politely but firmly holding cross-functional colleagues accountable to their commitments through the lens of integrity. ✅ The True Cost of Respect: Understanding how a baseline of humility, transparency, and empathy acts as your most powerful currency for sustainable, long-term career success. 🔗 Connect with David Fung: Podcast: https://coachfulcoaching.com/podcast Website: http://www.coachfulcoaching.com/ 📬 Contact Josh: leadinquarters@gmail.com 📱 Follow Leadership in Quarters: @leadinquarters on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Artwork: Adam Powell Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: RFDYFOWDK3BYX6UZ Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #DavidFung #InfluenceWithoutAuthority #CrossFunctionalLeadership #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #TechLeadership #JoshSeldin #YourGrowthAscent