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OneSharpSwordAuthor: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.
Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting through the veil that holds us back from living fully into our own truth. Who would you be if you weren't listening to someone else's voice? What job or career path would you be on? Where might you be living? Who would you surround yourself with? What would you eat? What music would you listen to? Better still, what music would you play? Dr. Pernell (also known as "Dr. P") brings you his insights and interviews guests who have had their own significant breakthroughs. Here, you're certain to come away inspired, ready to sharpen your sword. Be sure to get your weekly breakthrough with Dr. P, every Tuesday right here! One Sharp Sword! Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Interview with Robert Beaven
Monday, 9 February, 2026
In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Robert Beaven—human-centered culture architect and leadership coach—to explore why culture isn’t a side initiative, it is the strategy. Together, they unpack what it really takes to build trust and psychological safety in organizations, especially in a world shaped by rapid change, remote work, and increasing complexity. Robert shares hard-earned lessons from his journey through corporate leadership, consulting, and culture design—along with practical insights leaders can use immediately. This conversation dives into curiosity as the foundation of trust, the danger of perfectionism, the power of presence, and why great leaders don’t call people out—they call them in. Key Topics Discussed: Why culture is the primary driver of sustainable performance Psychological safety as a leadership responsibility Curiosity as the foundation of trust and belonging The myth of perfection and the cost of comparison Leadership presence: how you show up is the message Calling people in vs. calling people out Building trust through boundaries, grace, and consistency Supporting introverts and quieter voices on teams Why leaders must grow people—not just results Giving yourself (and others) grace in a polarized world This conversation dives into curiosity as the foundation of trust, the danger of perfectionism, the power of presence, and why great leaders don’t call people out—they call them in. Robert Beaven is a human-centered culture architect with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders design cultures where people thrive and performance follows. His work focuses on leadership alignment, psychological safety, trust, and courageous conversations. Connect with Robert:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertbeaven 🎥 Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nReCgtQtG3I
