What if the key to transforming workplace culture isn't perks or programs, but one powerful, overlooked human need?

Rosie sits down with Zach Mercurio, author of "The Power of Mattering" and one of Inc.'s top 50 leadership experts, to explore why mattering might just be the most important leadership skill of our time.

Together, they unpack how feeling seen, valued, and essential isn't just a "nice-to-have," it's a basic human need that directly impacts engagement, trust, and performance. Zach gives insights on why intuition doesn't scale, how "soft" skills are now business-critical, and why the future of leadership depends on how we treat each other in the next interaction.

From practical tools like the "Noticing Notebook" to powerful mindset shifts that rehumanize the workplace, this episode is packed with soul and strategy. 💡💬

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Key Takeaways:

• Mattering is distinct from belonging or recognition.
• Mattering happens in micro, everyday interactions.
• You can't program your way to engagement.
• Soft skills are essential leadership capabilities.
• Intention and presence matter more than perfection.

What if loving your job wasn't a luxury, but your right?

Rosie sits down with growth strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Gretchen Schott to unpack the powerful idea of leading with love and why joy at work isn't just possible, it's a choice.

They dive into what it really means to feel affirmed and significant in your role, the difference between being nice and kind, and why being a loving leader doesn't mean being soft.

Gretchen shares her framework for leadership rooted in humility, confidence, and motivation, and offers practical, real-world ways to bring more meaning, energy, and connection to your work.

If you've ever wondered how to thrive (not just survive) in your career, this episode is your permission slip to lead, and live, with love. 💖

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Key Takeaways:

• Joy at work is a daily, personal choice.
• Leadership combines humility, confidence, and motivation.
• Influence, not authority, defines true leadership.
• Soft skills are essential power skills.
• Kindness requires clarity, not avoidance.

How often do you find yourself thinking, "They should know better," or "Why would they do it that way?"

Rosie gets real about our human tendency to judge, and how that instinct quietly blocks us from truly showing up for others. She shares a transformative mindset shift inspired by the Center for Courage and Renewal's Circle of Trust touchstone: When the going gets rough, turn to wonder. 💭✨

Rosie invites us to pause judgment and instead lean into curiosity. What might be happening beneath the surface? What if there's more to the story? These small shifts can dramatically improve how we lead, relate, and support those around us.

If you've been feeling disconnected, reactive, or overwhelmed lately, this episode offers a grounded, actionable path forward, rooted in compassion and courage. Let's turn to wonder and see what opens up.

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• Judgment blocks our ability to serve others.
• Wonder invites curiosity over criticism.
• Curiosity strengthens personal and team connections.
• Choosing wonder builds courage in tough moments.
• Turning to wonder enhances relational effectiveness.

What if the key to leadership isn't having all the answers, but being brave enough to show up without them?

Rosie sits down with Melanie Stuber, former corporate exec turned culture guide and CEO of Cultivate and Thrive, to talk about the real work behind authentic leadership. From shedding the pressure to be "perfect" in a male-dominated industry to building a personal board of directors that actually fuels your growth, Melanie shares her journey of choosing courage over control and presence over polish. 💬

Together, they unpack what it truly means to thrive as a leader in today's world, where connection is currency, and vulnerability isn't a weakness, but a superpower.

Melanie's practical frameworks, reflection questions, and perspective shifts will leave you thinking deeply about how you show up, for yourself and your people.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, leading a team, or just tired of playing small, this conversation will give you the tools, and the nudge, you need to lead with purpose and power. ✨

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Key Takeaways:

• Vulnerability builds trust and stronger team connections.
• Self-awareness is often overestimated but crucial.
• Authentic leadership inspires more than perfection does.
• Everyone needs a personal board of directors.
• Leadership starts with knowing your own value.

Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?

Rosie introduces a powerful four-bucket framework that helps you sort your work into what energizes you, what's just neutral, what drains you, and what you wish you had time for.

This isn't just about productivity. It's about clarity, boundaries, and aligning with your strengths. Whether you're a leader ready to optimize your team's gifts or simply craving more fulfillment in your day-to-day, Rosie shows you how this simple reflection exercise can open up honest conversations and create space for everyone's sparkle to shine ✨.

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• Bucket tasks into love, neutral, drain, and aspirational.
• Use insights to set boundaries and advocate for needs.
• Identify tasks to delegate or drop without guilt.
• Align work with your strengths and natural flow.
• Help your team operate from their zones of genius.

How do you scale a people-first culture without sacrificing speed or consistency?

Rosie dives into a real, transparent conversation with Tim Leman, CEO of Gibson, as he shares how embracing process became the unexpected accelerator for growth, speed, and consistency across a multi-location business.

From recruiting top talent using assessments like Kolbe and Working Genius to creating psychological safety through team-based transparency, Tim breaks down exactly how they've built a high-performance culture without losing their heart. He even gets vulnerable about ego, stepping back from a big opportunity, and how a good system can actually bring freedom. ⚙️

If you think systems kill creativity, this episode might just change your mind.

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• Systems create speed, not rigidity.
• Assessments improve team fit and communication.
• Leaders must know when to step back.
• Clarity fuels aligned, empowered teams.
• Growth demands process, transparency, and resilience.

What if the way you label people is quietly eroding trust, connection, and collaboration in your workplace?

Rosie unpacks a powerful truth many leaders overlook: when we define people by their roles, titles, or conditions, we strip away their humanity. Whether it's calling someone "a diabetic" or placing a CEO on a pedestal, these seemingly small habits can create distance and reinforce hierarchy. Rosie invites us to pause and shift our lens, and to see the person first. 🫶

This isn't about theory. It's a real-world challenge to catch ourselves in those micro-moments when judgment creeps in and instead choose curiosity and connection. 🤝

Get ready for a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to lead with heart and re-humanize the spaces we work in.

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• Labels reduce people to roles or conditions.
• Titles don't define a person's worth.
• Everyone has insecurities regardless of position.
• See the human behind the label.
• Curiosity fosters connection; judgment breeds disconnection.

What if the secret to scaling leadership across 70,000 people wasn't strategy, but staying human?

Rosie catches up with Brian Garish, an unapologetically people-first leader who brings equal parts strategy, humility, and heart. From mopping floors at Walgreens at 16 to guiding global teams across 20+ countries, Brian shares real talk about staying grounded, leading with courage, and putting purpose over ego.

They dive into the art of listening at scale, why leadership is about how you make people feel, and how culture isn't what's on the wall, it's what happens in the halls.

Laughter, reflection, and practical gems unfold, highlighting what it means to lead more humanely, whether at the helm of a global organization or creating impact in everyday spaces. 🐾

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• Leadership is about how people feel, not what you do.
• Stay connected to frontline realities, not just strategy.
• Listening without follow-up erodes trust and culture.
• Values must be lived, not framed on the wall.
• Accountability and compassion can, and must, coexist.