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The Dirty Side of LeadershipAuthor: Ron Ward & Kristin Sokoloff
Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast disrupts the status quo by discussing hot-button topics that most podcasters are afraid to touch. Ron and Kristin apply their combined 50 years of real leadership experience and take both a humorous and raw look behind closed doors. Often sharing personal experiences both in the workplace and out, they answer listener questions and breakdown 'dirty lessons' from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership". Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Extreme Optimism and Its Rewards | Episode 145
Episode 145
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Send us a textIn this episode, Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff explore extreme optimism—not as blind positivity, but as a brain-based leadership skill that fuels resilience, persistence, and results.They break down:Why optimism keeps the prefrontal cortex engaged and leaders in solution modeHow pessimism narrows thinking and elevates stressThe difference between healthy optimism and toxic positivityWhy optimists interpret failure as data, not identityHow optimism attracts opportunity, trust, and followershipThe physical and psychological costs of chronic pessimismPractical ways leaders can build extreme optimism without ignoring realityThe episode closes with a powerful reminder: optimism isn’t believing everything will work out—it’s believing you’ll figure it out, even when it doesn’t.Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com
