Erika and her guest Kathy Dore, Proteus Practice Director for Vision and Strategy, explore how to navigate political waters in a high-integrity way, to succeed without compromising your values.

Erika's guest is Bernie Swain, the co-founder of the Washington Speakers Bureau and author of What Made Me Who I Am, the new book that captures leadership transformations of 34 of his company's most prominent speakers. Erika and Bernie focus on practical insights and tips to help you become a better leader and manager.

Erika explains the art of sharing responsibility, and provides a few simple steps to find the sweet spot between over-delegating and under-delegating.

Erika and her guest Paul Bolles Beaven, former CHRO of Union Square Hospitality Group, longtime friend and now Proteus consultant, wax eloquent (and practical) about the power of building a great culture.

We all agree listening is a good thing. So why don’t we do it very often – or very well? Erika tells you what gets in the way, and what to do about it.

Erika and her guest Detavio Samuels, President of Radio One’s One Solution and Interactive One, explore how to want to learn and how to keep learning – even when it’s crazy out there!

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Erika and her guest Adam Stotsky, President of Esquire Network and General Manger of E! Entertainment, talk about how to stay open to new learning as you advance in your career.