Syliva Moir and Kristen Ziman dig into the topic of Joy. When we find it at work, we usually think of it as a fortunate byproduct of loving our job and our co-workers. But our chiefs encourage us to seek it out, to schedule it. Joy is something we should make an effort to find, not wait for it to find us.

In this engaging conversation, Kristen Ziman and Sylvia Moir explore the complexities of leadership transitions, the reasons leaders may overstay their welcome, and the importance of self-reflection and ego management. They discuss the challenges of recognizing when it's time to step down, the impact of identity on leadership roles, and the necessity of preparing successors to ensure organizational growth. The dialogue emphasizes the need for introspection, agency, and the courage to ask difficult questions about one's role and contributions.

 What does shoplifting a face mask, climbing on a school roof, and grounding your own kid have in common? Accountability. In this episode of the Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast, we explore how lessons from our childhood mistakes and parenting decisions shape our leadership philosophies today. We’re not talking about punishment — we’re talking about redirection, realignment, and responsibility. Get ready for stories, laughs, and hard truths.

In this episode, Kristen Ziman and Sylvia Moir tackle the uncomfortable but important question facing leaders: are we making decisions based on what's best for the organization or what's simply easiest for us?

Drawing from personal experiences in law enforcement leadership, they explore how "comfortable" choices—those based on familiarity, loyalty, and social proximity—can often undermine growth, diversity of thought, and long-term success.

With references to Daniel Kahneman’s concept of “cognitive ease,” the hosts challenge leaders to build teams of truth tellers, embrace discomfort, and consciously evaluate whether their hiring and promotional decisions are rooted in true merit or unconscious bias.

In this episode, Sylvia shares a powerful story about bungee jumping in New Zealand—and how, in the moment afterward, she realized she had forgotten to be afraid. That simple phrase becomes the thread that runs through the entire conversation. Kristen takes it a step further, asking a thoughtful question: Is it really a "fear of failure" - as they saying goes - or a fear of how people will judge us after we fail? This honest and meaningful dialogue explores what it takes to face fear and move forward. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved recording it.

Kristen and Sylvia discuss a counterintuitive study that suggests that employees value Hope over Trust from their employers. What do they make of this, and how many off-ramps do they take to discuss other topics?

Employees aren’t quitting—they’re disengaging. They’re showing up, but they’re not present. It’s called The Great Detachment, and it’s killing productivity, morale, and innovation.

In this episode, Sylvia and Kristen break down why employees are checking out, what leaders are getting wrong, and how to fix it. Spoiler: it’s not about perks—it’s about purpose, recognition, and trust. If you want a team that actually cares, you have to earn it.

Tune in for real talk, tough truths, and actionable strategies to bring your workforce back to life. The Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast—because shiny leadership isn’t enough.

Sylvia and Kristen are back with another episode of The Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast, and this time, they’re tackling one of the biggest leadership pitfalls—thinking you’re being clear when you’re not.

It all started with what seemed like a simple request, but quickly turned into confusion and frustration. That moment became the perfect metaphor for leadership: when leaders have a vision but don’t communicate it well, their teams are left guessing.

In this episode, Sylvia and Kristen break down why assumptions lead to misalignment, how leaders unknowingly create obstacles for their teams, and what it really takes to turn vision into action.

Want to lead with clarity instead of confusion? Tune in to this episode of The Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast.

Our episode begins with Sylvia offering meditation advice that Kristen can get behind, and along the way we learn that bison walk into a snowstorm because they instinctively know they'll get through it faster that way. 

We haven't posted a podcast in a while. Life got in the way, but every obstacle is an opportunity. The result is Episode 42, The Reboot.