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The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable

The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable

By: Dr. James Pogue
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Hosted by Dr. James Pogue

The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable asks the hard questions about today's most interesting, awkward and necessary topics. We host business leaders from across industries, people with unique skill sets and experiences, that have given them an intriguing perspective on our world.

We also dig into the everyday challenges that are too common for too many. This podcast gives you a way to see you are not alone, that others are navigating the waters you are in, and that there is a path through it all. This path although sometimes hard to find is there and we can find it as long as we are willing to be The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable.

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Episodes
  • S02E05 - with Dr. Ryan Warner

    S02E05 - with Dr. Ryan Warner
    Sep 23 2025

    Psychological safety isn’t about eliminating discomfort. It’s about creating the conditions where challenge and growth can thrive without fear of retaliation or exclusion. Dr. Ryan C. Warner joins James to explore how leaders at every level can balance safety with accountability, and why emotional intelligence is a critical skill for high-performing, inclusive teams. From feedback dynamics to work-life integration, this conversation offers practical insight for leaders navigating complexity, ambition, and change.

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    28 mins
  • S02E04 - with Kelli Valade

    S02E04 - with Kelli Valade
    Sep 16 2025

    In this episode, we dig into leading through disruption and why culture sets the ceiling for results. We talk about finding common ground in uncertain times, creating safe spaces for honest conversation, and how people first decisions show up when it matters most. We also look at mergers and acquisitions, keeping brand identities intact, and what it takes to unite teams without flattening what makes them unique.

    You will hear real examples from the pandemic, a hurricane response that mobilized a community, and the ongoing “scorecard” leaders carry. We explore resilience for mid-career professionals, accountability that ladders to shared KPIs, and the reality of impostor syndrome. The throughline is simple. Great leadership is a daily practice of clarity, care, and grit.

    Topics: disruption, culture, safe spaces, M&A integration, resilience, accountability, impostor syndrome, C-suite responsibility, parenting parallels, perseverance.

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    33 mins
  • S02E03 - with John Bratsakis

    S02E03 - with John Bratsakis
    Sep 9 2025

    What does it take to lead through discomfort, own your mistakes, and keep showing up? In this episode, John Bratsakis, President of the MD|DC Credit Union Association, joins James in the studio for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, accountability, and the quiet strength of consistency.

    They explore the professional lessons learned through failure, how presence outweighs perception, and why the ability to self-assess—honestly and early—might be the most underrated leadership skill we have. From early missteps to fostering 170 dogs, John shares personal stories that challenge us to rethink what it really means to lead through change.

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    51 mins
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