What separates a manager from a true leader?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara, Senior Partner at Magna Leadership Solutions, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, ICF Executive Coach, former Intel University Manager, leadership development expert, author, keynote speaker, and university professor.

During his 18-year career at Intel, Dr. Kevin helped design and lead management and leadership development programs that trained more than 40,000 managers worldwide. Today, through Magna Leadership Solutions, he helps organizations build stronger leaders, improve team engagement, reduce turnover, and create lasting behavioral change.  

In this conversation, we discuss:

How leadership development differs from traditional leadership training.

Why many technically strong professionals struggle when they become managers.

The mindset shift required to move from managing tasks to leading people.

How Positive Intelligence helps leaders manage stress, improve decision-making, and develop emotional resilience.

The role of purpose, engagement, and flow in building high-performing teams.

Why accountability, coaching, and delegation are critical leadership skills.

Practical lessons for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders looking to build teams that perform and grow.

One of the most powerful insights from this episode:

“The best leaders delegate not because they’re busy, but because they’re developing future leaders.”

About Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara

Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara is the Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions and an internationally recognized leadership development expert. He is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, ICF Executive Coach, author of The Leader of OZ, former Intel leadership development leader, and has taught leadership and management programs at multiple universities over nearly three decades.  

If you’re leading a team, aspiring to become a stronger leader, or looking to improve engagement and performance within your organization, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

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Why do so many businesses struggle to generate consistent opportunities despite having more technology, data, and sales tools than ever before?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Toby Blatchford Tagg, CEO of The Lead Lab, to discuss what separates businesses that consistently generate opportunities from those that rely on luck and referrals.

Drawing from his journey from telemarketing to building a global LinkedIn outreach business, Toby shares practical insights on lead generation, prospecting, AI in sales, and the key performance metrics that drive sustainable growth.

In this episode:

Why businesses fail to generate qualified opportunities

The biggest mistakes companies make with LinkedIn outreach

Why consistency matters more than tactics

AI generated messaging vs genuine personalization

How to use AI without damaging trust and credibility

The KPIs every business owner should know

Why most small businesses track the wrong metrics

A practical outreach habit anyone can start this week

Key Takeaway

“Treat outreach like an activity, not something you do when you’ve got time.”  - Toby Blatchford Tagg

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Every organization is shaped by the decisions its leaders make.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski. Founder & CEO of ICTN, executive leadership strategist, culture transformation consultant, and author of Decisions That Matter—to explore why leadership is less about having the right answers and more about making the right decisions.

Drawing from decades of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, boards, and emerging leaders, Dr. Fay explains why strategy often fails before execution begins, how blind spots quietly develop, and why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership.

The conversation explores Business Emotional Intelligence, intentional listening, confirmation bias, psychological safety, culture transformation, trust, and the role of AI in decision-making. Through practical examples and real-world leadership challenges, Dr. Fay demonstrates how everyday decisions shape careers, organizations, and lasting legacies.

Whether you’re a manager, founder, HR leader, or an ambitious professional preparing for leadership, this episode offers practical insights that can transform the way you think, communicate, and lead.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why great leadership begins with self-awareness

When experience becomes a blind spot

How confirmation bias influences business decisions

Why strategy fails without trust and shared purpose

What Business Emotional Intelligence really means

How intentional listening improves leadership

How everyday decisions shape organizational culture

Why psychological safety drives better performance

What AI can and cannot replace in leadership

Practical ways to make better decisions under pressure

Connect with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski

🌐 Website: https://www.ictn.com

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We spend years building technical skills, gaining experience, and pursuing career growth. But few of us are taught how to communicate when emotions are high, how to build trust quickly, or how to understand the conversation happening inside our own minds.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Sandy Gerber shares the communication tools that help people become clearer, calmer, and more connected in the moments that matter most.

Sandy is an Emotional Intelligence and Communication Speaker, Certified EQ Trainer, TEDx Speaker, and award winning author of Emotional Magnetism. She is also the host of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, where she helps people communicate with more confidence at work, at home, and within themselves.

This conversation explores why high achievers often mistake their inner critic for ambition, why self awareness is the foundation of great communication, and how leaders can pay attention to how their message is landing rather than simply focusing on what they want to say.

Sandy introduces her Emotional Magnetism framework and the four emotional drivers that influence how people make decisions, communicate, and connect: Safety, Achievement, Value, and Experience.

You will also learn a simple First and Last practice for changing your inner dialogue, the Honest Sandwich framework for expressing what you feel and need, and the body language cues that shape connection before you speak.

This episode is for leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to be heard, understood, and remembered for the right reasons.

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Website: https://sandygerber.com

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Behind every successful organization are people balancing careers, families, and responsibilities that don’t end when the workday does.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Rosina McAlpine, Founder & CEO of Win Win Parenting, award-winning researcher, educator, keynote speaker, and workplace wellbeing expert. With more than 30 years of experience in education and family wellbeing, Dr. Rosina has helped organizations in Australia and internationally build family-friendly workplaces. She is also a regular media contributor, appearing on ABC Radio, The Today Show, The Project, and leading podcasts to share evidence-based insights on parenting, leadership, and workplace wellbeing. 

Together they discuss

Why supporting working parents is a leadership responsibility

The hidden mental load of parenting and its impact on employee performance

How family-friendly workplaces improve engagement, retention, and wellbeing

Dr. Rosina’s five-step framework for helping organizations support working parents

The role of leaders in creating psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces

How AI and technology are changing the way children learn and develop

The life skills every child needs beyond academic success

Why the future of work begins with supporting families

If you’re a leader, HR professional, manager, working parent, or someone passionate about building healthier workplaces, this conversation offers practical, research-backed insights that benefit both people and organizations.

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Website
https://www.drrosina.com/

Win Win Parenting
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What if your workplace isn’t showing you its real culture?

Nate Hill believes the first 90 days at a new job are often a performance. Everyone is on their best behavior employees, managers, and even the organization itself. But on Day 91, the performance ends, and the real workplace begins.

Drawing from years on the frontlines of HR and Employee Relations, Nate shares the stories behind his new book, The 91st Day, revealing what employees rarely see, why great people quietly disengage, how trust breaks down, why managers accidentally become the villain, and the subtle signs of a toxic workplace before anyone is willing to admit it.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, we explore the workplace truths most people don’t discover until it’s too late.

Whether you’re starting a new role, leading a team, or questioning the culture around you, this conversation will change the way you look at work and what you’ll notice when your own Day 91 arrives.

In this episode:

Why the first 90 days can be misleading

The biggest myth about HR

Why micromanagement is a symptom, not the problem

The role of trust in building great teams

Early signs of a toxic workplace

How to know if a company is worth investing your career in

🎙️ Guest: Nate Hill (Nathaniel Sietz)
📖 Book: The 91st Day: A Firsthand Account From The Frontlines Of HR

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Every company says it has an “open door policy.” So why are employees still afraid to speak honestly?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, I sit down with Oksana Lukash, a 4x Chief People Officer, Executive Advisor, TEDx Speaker, and Best Selling Author, to uncover why trust breaks down inside organizations and what exceptional leaders do differently.

We explore why employees disengage before they resign, why psychological safety is often misunderstood, and why the most successful leaders spend less time managing work and more time understanding people.

One statement from Oksana completely changed the way I think about leadership:

“Humans are not resources.”

If you’re a manager, HR professional, founder, executive, or someone trying to build a stronger workplace, this conversation will challenge many of the leadership beliefs you’ve been taught.

In this episode:

Why employees stop speaking up even when leaders say their door is always open

The biggest mistake leaders make without realizing it

How trust is built and destroyed

Why psychological safety is more than just being “nice”

The leadership habit that creates high performing teams

Why treating everyone the same is actually bad leadership

The simple meeting habit that can completely change team culture

🎧 Listen until the end for Oksana’s powerful advice on becoming the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow.

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Alan Lazaros is the Founder & CEO of Next Level University. He has coached more than 7,000 professionals, built a seven-figure business, and hosts a Top 100 personal development podcast with over 2,500 episodes reaching listeners in 180+ countries.

Why do talented people stay stuck despite having more technology than ever? Is success really about motivation, or is it about learning to master focus, discipline, and attention in an increasingly distracted world?

Expect to learn why Alan believes we’re living through both a discipline crisis and an attention crisis, how surviving a life-changing car accident completely changed his purpose, why self-discipline is like training a muscle, how Deep Work creates a competitive advantage, why productivity tools often make us less productive, the habits that separate high performers from everyone else, and much more.

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Most farmers create the value, yet capture only a small fraction of the profits.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie speaks with Jean-Christian Rindoni, Founder and CEO of Symbiosis Infinity Group, about ethical trade, sustainable entrepreneurship, and building business ecosystems that benefit farmers, communities, and companies alike.

We explore why cocoa farmers often receive only 10–15% of the value they create, how agricultural supply chains can be transformed through circular business models, and why purpose should drive profit rather than the other way around.

Key Topics:
Purpose driven entrepreneurship
Ethical supply chains
Farmer empowerment
Circular economy opportunities
Sustainable business growth
Leadership and authenticity

This conversation explores how better business models can create better outcomes for farmers, communities, and companies alike.

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If you’d like to learn more about Jean-Christian’s work around ethical trade, sustainable business ecosystems, and purpose driven entrepreneurship:

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Website: https://sigconsulting.net/

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Most professionals believe their careers are shaped by effort, expertise, and performance.

But what if the biggest factor influencing your growth is something you cannot see?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Leslie Ferry, Founder and CEO of Brize, Creator of Zandra, and Host of The Career Edge Podcast, to explore the concept of the Wiring Gap, the invisible distance between our intentions and how others actually experience us.

Together they discuss:

Why technically brilliant professionals often struggle relationally

The hidden role of perception in career growth

Why workplace conflict is usually driven by misinterpretation rather than bad intent

How emotional and social awareness influence leadership success

Intelligence × Reflection × Adjustment = Growth

How AI is changing careers and making human connection even more important

Leslie’s personal journey that inspired the creation of Zandra

Robbie’s real experience using Zandra and the surprising insights it revealed about communication, pressure, productivity, and workplace relationships

If you’ve ever wondered why your intentions are misunderstood, why hard work alone isn’t enough, or how to become more effective at work without changing who you are, this conversation is for you.

🌐 Website: https://zandra.app/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslierferry/
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