Episodes

What if the tone of your whole day was something you could choose to turn up? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore the power of mindset and how leaders can avoid letting one frustrating moment, like traffic or a spilled c...

What if one of the most powerful leadership tools only took two minutes to use? In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore the ripple effect of a simple thank you note, and how a small act of gratitude can create connection, va...

Empathy is one of the greatest strengths a leader can carry, and it can also be one of the most quietly exhausting. In this episode, Susan and Tessa explore the real and often unspoken cost of caring deeply as a leader, shini...

What do you do when the person who is supposed to lead you suddenly seems to disappear? In this episode, Susan and Tessa take a deeper dive into one of the most disorienting leadership experiences an employee can face, workin...

Most leaders would never describe themselves as a bad boss, and yet even the best leaders can quietly slip into habits that frustrate, disengage, or undermine the very people they are meant to lead. In this episode, Susan and...

In the middle of a busy leadership season, when was the last time you allowed yourself to simply be still? In this special episode, Susan and Tessa explore the power of silence as a mental health strategy, and what it truly m...

How you leave a position says just as much about you as how you lead in it. In this episode, Susan and Tessa tackle the season when many school leaders begin exploring new opportunities, and why leaving with grace, character,...

200 episodes. Two years. Countless late nights, technical glitches, and moments of wondering if anyone was really listening. In this milestone celebration, Susan and Tessa step away from their usual leadership topics to refle...

How do you hold your team accountable without dropping the hammer too hard or pretending you never noticed the missed deadline? In this episode, Susan and Tessa unpack a practical four-step framework for building accountabili...

What do you do when the typical self care advice just does not have enough left in you to try? In this episode, Susan and Tessa get honest about stress, burnout, and the moments when even good intentions go out the window. Te...

You cannot fill other people's cups if you are running on empty. In this episode, Susan and Tessa take a lighthearted but practical look at breakfast and how what leaders put into their bodies in the morning directly impacts ...

What if your biggest leadership mistakes could become your best teachers instead of your worst nightmares? In this episode, Susan and Tessa unpack the gut punch of getting it wrong, from bad calls to missed conversations, and...

What makes some people go above and beyond to solve your problem, while others just say “nope”? In this episode, Susan and Tessa use a hilarious customer service story about a printer cord bundled with an unwanted printer to ...

What if a quick daily “huddle” could transform how connected your team feels? In this quirky episode, Susan and Tessa take a fresh look at team huddles, moving them from hokey to powerful as a simple way to check the pulse of...

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...