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In this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into - what some would call - a "taboo" topic. They discuss reasons why women, even the strong, independent ones, crave male leadership and are turned off by weak men. Research reveals that women who are with a passive man become hardened, resentful, or at least stressed out. The episode also covers why a man in uniform is attractive to women. It’s not shallow—it’s hardwired.

Masculine leadership isn’t domination. It’s provision, protection, and purpose. When men stop leading, women start scrambling—and that causes confusion, exhaustion, and emotional disconnection. That’s not feminism—that’s dysfunction.

As always, Ron and Kristin interject their insights and humor. Don't miss this interesting episode!

Sources: Attracting Weak Men. This is a note for women who are… | by Dr. Nima Rahmany | Medium; Men in Uniform and Women's Psyches; Chat Gpt

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the latest chaos out of New Orleans – a shocking jail escape that reads more like a movie script than a real-life breakdown of leadership. Ron adds his experience with jails and shares some insight on how such an easy escape was facilitated. This episode covers the leadership failures, the oversights, staffing, outdated technology and other elements of this escape. The only humor came when it was noted that the escapees left a message scratched above the hole they escaped through: "To Easy LOL." Don't miss this important and entertaining episode! 

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/article/new-orleans-jail-escape-inmates.html; https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/20/new-orleans-jailbreak-inmates-caught-chances/83726075007/; https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-orleans-jail-employee-arrested-accused-helping-mass/story?id=121956268 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into raw meat, ripped abs and one massive lie. 

They discuss the upcoming Netflix special on the Liver King, aka Brian Johnson. He built an empire preaching primal living and clean eating but behind the biceps was a pharmacy of muscle enhancing drugs. This episode will explore what his downfall teaches us about fake leadership.

Sources: Netflix.com; https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/liver-king-netflix-documentary-steroids-ancestral-lifestyle-1235338458/ 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the recent and Kentucky Derby. The race was extra exciting as an underdog horse called Sovereignty, ridden by a Junior Alvarado, secured a Derby victory.

They also unpack the many leadership lessons from horse racing and discuss the little known and controversial history of the derby itself. Whether or not you are into horse racing, you don't want to miss this episode! 

Sources: Book: The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham; Chatgpt; Movie: Secretariat  

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss a dark part of history that is rarely discussed. The topic was taken from the book, "The Forgotten Home Child" by Genevieve Graham. Ron and Kristin discuss the fact that more than 100,000 children were shipped out of Britain to other parts of their dominion between 1869 and the 1940s. About 80% were shipped to Canada and the remainder were sent to Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. The children were promised better lives… but what they got was exploitation, child labor, abuse—and they were led there by trusted leaders.

Join Ron and Kristin as they break down leadership lessons from this dark time in history.

Don't miss this important episode!

Sources: Book: The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham; chat Gpt 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin address a trend that has become widespread in today's businesses and companies.  The term?  Unbossing.  They break down what it is and why is it trending? 

A surprisingly high number—72%—of the youngest generation of workers say they’d rather be individual contributors than middle managers. Statistics also revealed that up to 80% of employees today prioritize work-life balance over career advancement. Many are realizing that the managerial role often comes with an avalanche of responsibilities that can lead to burnout. They also value balance, belonging and creative input.

As always, Ron and Kristin provide their opinion and give advice on how to change the trajectory of the lack of managers in today's workforce.     

Don't miss this important episode!

Sources: Chat Gpt; Harvard Business Review; Deloitte.com; Forbes.com; kornferry.com

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin ask the question:  Will Trump’s Tariffs Restore American Greatness or Isolate Us from the World? Listeners will learn the origin of tariffs in the United States, their purpose and results.  Ron and Kristin will compare tariffs from the past and discuss their purpose today.  They also explain how tariffs could reinvigorate on American manufacturing and improve national safety in relation to tariffs.

As always, Ron and Kristin provide their opinion and give advice on the best way to move forward in these challenging times. solutions to these important issues.   

Don't miss this important episode!

Sources:

chat Gpt 

https://news.law.fordham.edu/jcfl/2019/03/17/a-brief-history-of-tariffs-in-the-united-states-and-the-dangers-of-their-use-today/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/

https://www.uschamber.com/international/how-the-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-are-hurting-u-s-manufacturing 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss recognition, its benefits and the results of withholding it from employees. While recognition is a simple, cost-free way to boost morale and productivity, many leaders are hesitant to offer it.

Why would leaders withhold compliments? This episode breaks down the psychological underpinnings of this behavior, explores historical patterns, and examines real-world examples where a lack of recognition led to significant consequences.

Don't miss this important episode!

 Sources: knowledgecity.com; shrm.org; https://www.octanner.com/white-papers/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-employee-recognition?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=us.2024.article.recognition-roi&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10151884749&utm_ad_group=103363043722&utm_keyword=giving%20recognition%20at%20work&utm_creative=688939144200&utm_matchtype=p&utm_network=g&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw782_BhDjARIsABTv_JBfstsKoPj3MCmQe9iVUvK5brZpmQi6Zoh6FKpcRETaKMOrsudWzQoaAtpGEALw_wcB; chat Gpt 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the impact of leaders who fail to take action regarding poor performers in the workplace.  They also delve into the psychology of poor managers who allow negative actions and behaviors to persist.  They issue a dire warning to such leaders that their lack of action diminishes their influence which, ultimately, leads to high turnover and a poor work environment.  

As always, Ron and Kristin provide solutions to these important issues.   

Don't miss this important episode!

Sources: knowledgecity.com; shrm.org and chat Gpt 

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

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In this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss disturbing stories that occurred at the hands of evil leaders throughout history.  They also discuss some of the modern slave labor that occurs in many well-known companies in the US and abroad. Warning: This episode might be disturbing to some people. 

Sources: sfgate.com; amnesty.org; aljazeera.com; epi.org; hrw.org; reuters.com; cnn.com; idij.org; theguardian.com; washingtonpost.com

Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff
Sponsor: 4Ward Operations
Producer: Stephen Ridley
Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop

Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".

Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com 

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