People Development Podcast

What if better leadership starts with surrender?

In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and co-author of Surrender to Lead, to explore why surrender isn’t weakness—it’s a leadership advantage. Harrison and Jessica discuss everything from what surrendering means (and *spoiler alert* it doesn't mean giving up), all the way to what culture really is.

You’ll walk away with practical insights and simple micro-shifts you can apply this week to lead with greater clarity, humility, and impact.

Explore Jessica's book at: surrendertolead.com
Check out Culture Partners at: culturepartners.com

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In this episode, Harrison Tash talks with former Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin about why “sucking it up” isn’t a sustainable strategy — and how the Mind Killer Framework reveals five patterns that quietly limit our leadership: Oblivion, Storytelling, Fear, Suppression, and Stagnation.

Chris also shares the ARROW Framework — practical antidotes that build mental fitness through small, consistent reps: Awareness, Reframing, Regulation, Openness, and Wonder. Together, these tools help us shift from reactive to regulated and from stuck to growing.

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Featuring Lynn Smith — Media Strategist, Former NBC/CNN Anchor and Producer, and Founder of Lynn Smith Media & Communications

Before you say a word, the room already feels your energy. That energy speaks louder than your credentials — it tells people whether you’re someone they can trust, follow, and work with.

In this powerful episode, Lynn Smith, a transformative media and communications strategist and former national news anchor for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News, joins us to redefine confidence. With over 15 years in top American newsrooms — hosting programs like Early Today Show and Weekend Express — Lynn brings deep insight into what it means to beat your "brain bully," show up with clarity, presence, and authenticity.

Lynn introduces her 4-Part Magnetic Framework (C.O.D.E.), a practical guide for leaders who want to speak with impact:

If your goal is to show up as your most authentic, confident self — in leadership, communication, or life — this episode is your playbook.

👉 Learn more about Lynn’s work at lynnsmith.com and check out some of her free resources here.
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Is your strategy suffering from common ailments that keep you stuck in performance mode? In this episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to diagnose the "product diseases" that derail even the best teams—from pivotitis to obsessive sales disorder to strategic swelling.

Radhika introduces her OHL framework (Objectives, Hypothesis & Learnings) for puzzle-solving product strategy that cuts through the noise and gets you building with real clarity and purpose.

Tune in to discover how to move beyond the theater and start creating strategy and products driven by vision, not just reaction.

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Want Better Results? Build Better Skills. 

The outcomes we desire—growth, progress, confidence—are rarely out of reach. They're just on the other side of specific skills. In this episode, Harrison and strategist & author, Craig Gauthier, explore how with the right awareness and framework, anyone can learn the skills that drive the results they want.

Craig reveals three distinct categories of essential skills—tactical, meta, and strategic—and introduces the C.O.D.E. framework that maps the four stages of learning and mastery.

Learning is a journey—but it's a journey you can map and accelerate. Tune in to discover which stage you're in and how to navigate your path to mastery.

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🤝 In partnership with: craigg.me

Confidence isn’t just a mindset—it’s a skillset. In this episode, we explore the four essential soft skills that build unshakeable confidence: self-confidence, emotional intelligence, leadership, and influential communication. During Harrison’s interview with guest, Nada Lena Nasserdeen of Rise Up For You, Nada breaks down how these skills empower professionals to lead, connect, and grow with impact.

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🤝 In partnership with: riseupforyou.com and Nada's LinkedIn Profile

In this episode, we explore how real empowerment starts with curiosity — bringing about awareness of your thoughts, beliefs, and mental patterns. Together with ex-Google expert, Barbara Boselli, of Bnow Consulting, we break down three simple practices that help people and organizations shift from limitation to transformation. Discover why bringing a curiosity to your thinking and building mindset habits unlocks true resilience and creativity.

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In collaboration with: bnowconsulting.com

In this episode, we tackle one of the challenges facing today's workforce: how to transform work from something that drains us into something that truly motivates and fulfills us. Our guest, Rob Lion of Black River Performance Management, shares essential strategies for creating human-centered workplaces. Whether you're a leader looking to re-energize your team or seeking more meaning in your daily work, this conversation offers practical wisdom for creating alignment, clarity, and systems that support genuine motivation in professional settings.

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In this episode, we explore how authentic branding goes far beyond logos and color schemes. Join us as we dive into the powerful I.D.E.A. framework with guest Jamie Schwartzman of Flux Branding. Discover how this systematic approach guides businesses through meaningful brand transformation, connecting internal clarity with external impact.

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Connect with Jamie at: fluxbranding.com 

Mention that you found Jamie through The People Development Podcast for a complimentary brand blueprint session with Jamie!

In this episode, Harrison chats with author Eric Charran about the different boss archetypes we’ve all dealt with and how to handle them (or identify if we lead out of one or more archetypes ourselves!). Drawing from his new book, Have You Ever Had a Boss That..., Eric provides a glimpse into some of the archetypes and explains how the book came to be. Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or leader, this conversation will resonate and get you thinking!

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