Episodes

What if one simple practice could help you keep more of the people you most want to stay? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore “stay interviews” as a proactive way to reduce turnover by truly listening to current staff ra...

How do you know if a candidate is truly right for your team, not just right on paper? In this important episode, Susan and Tessa explore the question “Are we a fit?” by breaking hiring decisions into three key buckets: knowle...

What if your leadership could help others chip away everything that is not their masterpiece? In this episode, Susan and Tessa share the Michelangelo Effect, where the sculptor saw David inside flawed marble and simply remove...

What if your body held the key to stronger leadership? In this enlightening episode, Susan and Tessa explore self awareness through a clever framework from Paul Thornton that maps leadership qualities to body parts—from brain...

Are you unknowingly trying to lead like a one person show? In this episode, Susan and Tessa unpack why “you can’t do it alone, so don’t pretend you can” is more than a quote—it is a requirement for healthy, sustainable leader...

Do you step in to “fix” everything, or are you actually trying to stay in control? In this episode, Susan and Tessa unpack the subtle line between being a helpful problem solver and a controlling leader who accidentally disem...

What if adaptability was your superpower instead of your stress response? In this episode, Susan and Tessa dig into why flexibility has become a non negotiable leadership skill in a world of constant pivots, shifting expectat...

Have you noticed more team members crumbling under stress or pointing fingers instead of solving problems? In this episode, Susan and Tessa tackle fragility in the workplace, where leaders often shoulder blame while staff avo...

What if your New Year goals came with a built in “rerouting” button instead of a shame spiral? In this thought provoking episode, Susan and Tessa use the GPS metaphor to reframe broken resolutions and missed intentions as nor...

Have you ever felt buried under drama, emails, and constant demands, unsure what actually deserves your attention? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore the difference between “noise” that drains leaders and “signals” that...

What if the questions you ask could completely change the conversations you have with your team? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore the power of well chosen questions to reveal real obstacles, surface unspoken concerns,...

Feeling endlessly busy but not truly productive? In this “Work Smarter, Not Harder” episode of the Dips of Doubt series, Susan Rosenthal and Tessa Brock walk leaders through a practical four step audit to rethink their daily ...

What would your team say it feels like to be led by you? In this reflective episode, Susan and Tessa invite leaders to step into their employees’ shoes and honestly consider how their presence, stress, clarity, and care are e...

Have you ever wondered how far a simple “I see you” can carry a tired team member? In this New Year episode, Susan and Tessa revisit the power of everyday recognition and explain why gratitude cannot be confined to a single m...

Have you ever walked out of a meeting and realized no one is actually sure who is doing what next? In this episode, Susan and Tessa shine a light on the simple but often skipped step that turns good conversations into real pr...

Have you ever noticed how some people shine brightly at work while others seem to flicker or fade? In this episode, Susan and Tessa use the simple image of a flashlight to explore what it really looks like to help team member...

Have you ever known something needed to change but felt stuck in the chaos between awareness and action? To kick off the new year, Susan and Tessa unpack why change so often feels messy and disruptive, even when it is exactly...

What do you do when the words “I am disappointed in your leadership” are aimed directly at you? In this episode, Susan and Tessa walk through a raw and honest story about painful feedback and how it became a turning point ins...

Have you ever shared a “clear” idea only to realize no one else was seeing what you saw in your head? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore what it really takes to build understanding, not just deliver information. They ta...

What if the spiciest thing at the holiday table is not the food but the conversation? In this episode, Susan and Tessa use the phrase “pass the gravy” as a playful doorway into handling uncomfortable topics that bubble up at ...

Have you ever been so tired you decided the bug gets to win today? In this episode, Susan and Tessa share a hilarious “bathroom cockroach” story that becomes a surprising metaphor for leadership, limits, and self compassion. ...

Who is quietly watching you lead and wondering if they could ever do what you do? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore what it really means to grow future leaders instead of just hoping they appear when a role opens up. T...

What if the story everyone is repeating is not even true, but still shaping your culture? In this important episode, Susan and Tessa wade into the messy world of rumors and workplace gossip, where half told truths and anxious...

What if your most valuable leadership tool is simply the questions you ask after something happens? In this episode, Susan and Tessa dive into After Action Reviews as a practical way to turn both wins and missteps into real l...