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The Dirty Side of Leadership

The Dirty Side of Leadership

By: Ron Ward & Kristin Sokoloff
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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".


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Episodes
  • Conversation Matching for the Holidays | Throwback Episode
    Dec 25 2025

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    In this special throwback episode, Ron and Kristin explain methods of communication to help you deepen family bonds, reduce misunderstandings, create memorable moments and strengthen emotional intelligence. Ron even claims to have set a Guinness World Record. Merry Christmas everyone!

    Sources:
    4Ward Operations.com
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    Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
    Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
    Producer: Stephen Ridley
    Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

    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.com

    Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com

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    54 mins
  • Christmas With Ron and Kristin | Episode 142
    Dec 18 2025

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    No guest. No deep dives. Just Ron and Kristin in a relaxed, honest Christmas conversation. This special holiday episode blends fun, reflection, and the real “dirty side” of the season—family dynamics, expectations, boundaries, and gratitude.

    What We Cover:
    Fun and nostalgic Christmas questions

    How the holidays reveal personality and stress patterns

    The unspoken pressures of family and expectations

    Setting healthy boundaries during the season

    Gratitude, reflection, and lessons from the year

    Takeaway:
    Christmas isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, connection, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

    🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from The Dirty Side of Leadership 🎁

    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.com

    Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com

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    53 mins
  • Romantic Betrayal with Dr. Merissa Ferrara Elisei | Episode 141
    Dec 11 2025

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    Ron and Kristin sit down with award-winning professor and betrayal expert Dr. Merissa Ferrara Elisei to break down one of the most emotionally charged topics: romantic betrayal.

    From why people cheat to why it hurts so badly — and why some stay while others walk — Merissa explains the psychology, biology, and communication patterns behind heartbreak. The episode is entertaining, eye-opening, and surprisingly relatable.

    What We Cover:

    • The most overlooked forms of betrayal
    • Why people cheat
    • Why betrayal feels physically painful
    • Why reactions vary (anger, shutdown, detective mode)
    • Why some people stay after betrayal
    • How celebrity betrayals mirror real life
    • Whether “once a cheater, always a cheater” is true
    • Red flags and green flags in relationships
    • How trust breaks and repairs in both love and leadership

    Who This Episode Is For:
    Anyone curious about relationships, psychology, trust, or how betrayal impacts both personal and professional life.

    Final Takeaway:
    Betrayal is painful — but it’s also a moment for clarity, insight, and rebuilding. Healing is possible, and trust can be restored with the right tools.

    Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
    Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
    Producer: Stephen Ridley
    Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

    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.com

    Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com

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    54 mins
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