This episode talks about what “the system” is and how to change it. Jennifer Kluthe specializes in changing or “breaking” antiquated systems and joins the Stay Spicy Podcast to share her expertise. Does the Emperor have clothes? You'll find out!

How do you foster true creativity and adaptability AND get beyond the bullshit of normalizing failure? 

Lynette and Sheri dive in to the topic of failure. More specifically, the trend in leadership these days to attempt to normalize it. We'll share our views on this trend and alternative ways to foster creativity and a culture of trying new things in organizations. 

Communication is THE most important thing in leadership. It is the cause of, and solution to, all leadership problems. Miguel Eichelberger offers some new perspectives on effective leadership communication.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, or an analytical or ideas person. Anyone can be a good leader. Here’s the secret—it’s not about your style, but how well you work with other styles to make big things happen.  Using the DISC Model, Anoushka Fernandes from Marcelino Marise Solutions joins the podcast to open our eyes to the benefits of diverse styles in the workplace.

Here's more about the DISC model featured in the episode: https://www.everythingdisc.com/

Having trouble with your team? Turnover? Trouble recruiting? Poor performance? It all tracks back to culture. This episode lists some of the most common culture killers in organizations to be on the lookout for. 

Once you’ve identified your values, how do you live them? And why is it important? Photojournalist Gavin John talks about learning how to live his values in the middle of war zones and some extreme circumstances.

We're kicking off 2025 with a conversation about values. Your values are your north star, your guiding light for decision-making, but how do you know what they are? In this episode, Lynette walks through how to do a values discovery exercise and uses Sheri as a test case!

How do big life changes help you find your leadership purpose?

In one year, Bean Gill left an abusive relationship, experience the breakup of her family, and became paralyzed from the waist down. Bean shares how she turned the worst year of her life into leadership lemonade and found her purpose as an inclusion warrior.  

We're talking about toxic bosses – how to spot them and survive them. If you have a bosshole, you probably know it; but in case you aren’t sure, this episode covers the how to diagnose a bosshole and some survival tips to help you deal. 

There are more generations than ever before in the workplace and they don’t always see eye to eye. In this episode, we have a Battle of The Decades where three people in their 30s, 40s and 50s bring their perspectives on leadership.