Leadership Ripples with Leah Fink

Hosted by Leah Fink

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Mar 2025

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Every action you take as a leader has a ripple effect, starting with your team, going out to the organization, and even out into to people’s personal lives. Here we offer you the chance to learn from real-life stories of leadership, so you can gain a deeper understanding, and level up your own skills. From communication, to culture, to power and equity, to feedback, to resolving conflict, and more. Join us and make sure you are creating the ripples you want. If you would like your questions answered on the show, please share your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-story/ To join the show live, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

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March 21, 2025Episode 613 min

56 - Trust Before Tactics: Introducing New Ideas

Why do great ideas often face stubborn resistance? This episode tackles the common leadership challenge of introducing change when your team seems unwilling to listen – even when your suggestions would clearly make their lives easier! Join us to understand the trust and relationship gap that might be hindering your efforts for improvement. Are you getting to the heart of effective and impactful change management?If you want to ensure that the changes you bring to your team are embraced and well implemented, this is the episode for you!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every 2 weeks at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

March 7, 2025Episode 512 min

55 - Abusing Accountability

How can you tell if you're holding your team accountable in a healthy way? In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of accountability in leadership, highlighting common pitfalls such as the hierarchical imbalance of accountability and the emotional intelligence required for constructive interactions. Learn how to track your impact and build meaningful accountability systems.Are you aware of the impact you are having on your team's ability to be accountable?If you want to ensure you are using accountability for growth, instead of as a punitive measure, you should give this a listen!You can still support mental health in Canada until March 21: https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraisers/leahfink/the-push-up-challengeTo have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every other week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

February 21, 2025Episode 413 min

54 - Leading Leaders

Ever wondered about the difference between managing a team and managing other leaders? Join us as we explore the importance of a staff-first perspective, as well as discussing the potential pitfall of losing empathy as you climb the leadership ladder. Dive into how you can ensure that the people you lead are aligned, and having a positive impact on their direct reports. Are you allocating your time to best support the leaders you manage?If you want to ensure that you are fostering a culture of support and accountability, this is the episode for you!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

February 21, 2025Episode 310 min

53 - You're Wasting Money!

What are the financial repercussions of neglecting mental health in the workplace? In this episode we dive into eye-opening data of how much your bottom line is being affected by how you are treating your employees. Let's shatter the myth that employee welfare is just a "people thing", not a "business thing", and prepare to rethink your approach to employee investment.Are you tracking the unseen costs of lost productivity, morale and staff turnover? If you want to ensure you are enhancing employee retention by taking action on employee mental health, you should join us for this one!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

February 7, 2025Episode 214 min

52 - Why Should I Work for You? Pt. 2

Why do employees choose to follow a leader beyond just the promise of a paycheque? Join us to learn about the core needs that are impacting your staff's buy-in and engagement, and uncover the secrets to creating a workplace that thrives on connection, autonomy, and meaningful contribution. Have you created an environment that is meeting your staff's needs, or causing them unnecessary stress?If you want to make sure you are nurturing a supportive, value-driven culture, this is the episode for you!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

January 24, 2025Episode 113 min

51 - Why Should I Work for You? Pt. 1

What if the way leaders perceive salaries could transform employee satisfaction and retention? In this episode, we challenge the deeply rooted fears and unconscious beliefs that salaries are a financial burden. We reveal how reimagining wages as strategic investments can create a sense of investment and foster a flourishing work environment. Are your financial mindsets leading to your employees feel genuinely valued and motivated, or undervalued and demotivated.If you want to ensure that your budget is fuelling growth and prosperity, you should join us for a listen!Part 2 of this episode will be posted February 7. To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

December 20, 2024Episode 5013 min

50 - I'm Tired of Talking About Mental Health

Are you fatigued by constant having conversations about mental health at work? Join us as we explore the origins and complexity of this topic, and dive into the overwhelm leaders may be feeling. We then examine how to reshape leadership roles in order to move past these conversations and create a more successful and high-functioning team. Are your conversations about mental health going anywhere?If you want to understand the real impacts of your team's mental well-being on your success, this is the episode for you!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

December 13, 2024Episode 4911 min

49 - Cultivating Trust with HR

Do your employees trust your HR team, or are they wary of them? Discover the complexities that HR professionals face in creating trust and building relationships with employees. In this episode, we discuss the delicate balancing act HR must perform, serving as both advocates for employees and strategic partners for management, often leading to a disconnect that can seem insurmountable.Are you confident in fostering an environment for trusting, collaborative relationships with HR?If you want to understand your employees challenges, and support them with strategies that nurture positive workplace relationships, you should join us for this episode!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

November 29, 2024Episode 4813 min

48 - Are You Questioning Your Assumptions?

What if the assumptions you hold about your team's well-being are actually barriers to their growth and satisfaction? In this episode, we challenge leaders to question their perceptions and delve into the often hidden layers of employee experience. We unravel the intricate dynamics of feedback, highlighting its crucial role in both professional and personal relationships. Are you sure that the feedback you get isn't a one-time event but a catalyst for real change?If you want to maintain effective feedback cycles and transform how teams function and grow, this is the episode for you!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/

November 22, 2024Episode 4714 min

47 - Confronting Unethical Behaviour

How do you face a team member who has acted unethically, going against all of your values? Join us as we explore the emotional resilience required to tackle such challenging situations, and how we can prepare ourselves for tough conversations. We focus on how you can ensure that you remain a steadfast and effective leader, even through emotional turmoil. Are you confident that you can still create empathetic and constructive dialogues in these situations?If you want to be sure you can be calm and rational, even in stormy waters, you should give this episode a listen!To have your questions answered on the show, submit your story here: https://allthrive.ca/share-your-storyLeadership Ripples with Leah Fink is live every week at 12:00pm MST. Please join us to get answers to your leadership questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-fink-all-thrive/