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Shotcast - Slingshot25's bite-sized podcasts that feel like an espresso shot to your brain.

Shotcast - Slingshot25's bite-sized podcasts that feel like an espresso shot to your brain.

Hosted by Slingshot25

Episodes

55

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Slingshot25's leadership and change experts, Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock share their views about great leadership, change management and some of the messy "people" issues in business today. Slingshot25.com

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May 18, 2026Episode 59 min

Shotcast S6 E5: Accountability Flipped

Everyone's talking about accountability — and most of us have it upside down. In this episode of Shotcast, Slingshot25's Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock, rethink what accountability actually means: not a punishment tool for low commitment, but an expression of high commitment that shows up when people take responsibility for what happens next.They explore why "kids these days" frustrations are really expectation problems, why most leaders are surprisingly bad at setting expectations in the first place, and how generational differences shape the way people read their environment at work. Plus, a look inside Slingshot25's new Creating Accountability workshop, where leaders and teams unpack the environmental pieces — expectations, tools, rewards, and motivation — that make accountability possible.Want the workshop, or just more of the conversation? Reach out at Slingshot25.com/contact-slingshot.

May 18, 2026Episode 47 min

Shotcast S6 E4: Leadership Lessons from Artemis II

Leadership Lessons from Artemis II | Shotcast by Slingshot25What does a NASA moon mission have to do with your Monday morning meeting? More than you'd think. In this episode of Shotcast, Slingshot25's leadership experts, Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland, dig into what made the Artemis II crew so effective — humility, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and the willingness to leave ego at the airlock — and why those same qualities are the skills (not innate traits) that define great leaders here on Earth.They unpack why "your world needs better leaders" isn't just a slogan, why values can't be imposed by posters on a wall, and why human skills like empathy and curiosity are your best edge in an AI-driven workplace. Plus, the line that sums it all up: "Your legacy isn't what happens when you leave the planet — it's what happens when you leave the room."Want more? Visit Slingshot25.com.

March 12, 2026Episode 35 min

Shotcast S6 Ep 3: What About the Environment?

When accountability is missing, leaders often jump straight to holding people accountable. But what if the real issue isn’t the people… it’s the environment?In this episode of Slingshot25’s Shotcast (an espresso shot to your brain), Jackie and Courtney challenge the common view of accountability and explain why it’s really an expression of high commitment—not a cure for low commitment.They explore the leader’s role in creating an environment where people can actually succeed, using a surprisingly relatable analogy involving plants, sunlight and soil.If you want a more accountable team, it might be time to look at the environment you’ve created.Learn more at https://slingshot25.com#Leadership #Accountability #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #WorkplaceCulture

March 12, 2026Episode 28 min

Shotcast S6 Ep 2: Leadership Lessons from a NYC Tour Guide

Shotcast S6 Ep 2: Leadership Lessons from a NYC Tour GuideSometimes leadership lessons show up in unexpected places… like a tour bus in New York City. 🗽In this episode of Slingshot25’s Shotcast (an espresso shot to your brain), Jackie and Courtney share the surprisingly powerful leadership insights they picked up from their unforgettable NYC tour guide, Steve from Queens.From setting expectations and standing on your values to navigating leadership paradoxes (“hurry up but take your time”) and moving with purpose, Steve delivered more wisdom than he probably realized.Turns out great leadership advice can come from anywhere—even a bus tour.Want more leadership insights?Visit https://slingshot25.com#Leadership #LeadershipLessons #Management #LeadershipDevelopment #Shotcast

March 12, 2026Episode 17 min

Shotcast S6 Ep1: Bring Me a Rock

Shotcast S6 Ep 1: Bring Me a RockEver asked someone to “bring you a rock”… and somehow it’s never the right rock? 🪨In this episode of Slingshot25’s Shotcast (an espresso shot to your brain), Jackie and Courtney unpack the famous “Parable of the Rock” and why leaders often believe they’ve shared expectations when they actually haven’t. The result? Frustration, confusion and teams that miss the mark.If you want better accountability and less guesswork, it starts with getting clear about what success really looks like—and talking about it often.Want more leadership insights?Visit https://slingshot25.com#Leadership #Management #Accountability #Expectations #LeadershipDevelopment

August 6, 2025Episode 85 min

Shotcast S5 Ep 8: Do leaders need to be liked?

Do leaders need to be liked in order to be good leaders?This is the question Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock dive into in the Shotcast.

August 6, 20256 min

Shotcast S5 Ep7: What's it like to work for you?

What's it like to work for your company?This is the question that Slingshot25's Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland ask in this Shotcast episode. Ready for an espresso shot for your brain? Check it out!Learn more about Slingshot25 and how we're helping companies across the country at Slingshot25.com.

June 18, 2025Episode 56 min

Shotcast S5 Ep5: Deep Thinking

Do leaders get enough time for deep thinking during the day?Probably not. In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership and change experts, Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland, talk about why think time is so important for leaders to intentionally schedule - and why it will change how you lead. Want to learn how you can work with Slingshot25? Contact us at Slingshot25.com/contact.#slingshot25 #leadership #SeriousWorkCanBeFun

June 18, 2025Episode 68 min

Shotcast S5 Ep6: Think Like an Owner

Have you ever been told to think or act as an owner of the company?In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership and change experts, Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock, discuss why this directive is meant to provide empowerment and accountability, but there's something that actually gets in the way. Want to learn more about driving accountability in your organization? Visit our website to learn about our services or contact us at Slingshot25.com/contact.#slingshot25 #leadership #SeriousWorkCanBeFun

February 19, 2025Episode 49 min

Shotcast S5 Ep4: Leadership is a thing

Did you know that leadership is actually a thing?What do we mean by that? In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock talk about why it's time to realize that leadership isn’t something you stumble into—it’s intentional, it’s learned, and it matters.Want to build your leadership skills? Visit our website to learn about our products and services at Slingshot25.com.#Slingshot25#Leadership#SeriousWorkCanBeFun

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