The Well-led Podcast

Enjoy this rerun of "What, why, how: A comfyHQ Q&A"

In this bite-sized episode of the comfy chairs, we’re diving into two essential leadership questions:

How can you delegate effectively without micromanaging?

What’s the best approach to giving constructive feedback?

Join me as we break down common misconceptions about micromanagement, explore how clarity is the key to delegation, and discover the “what, why, how” of delivering impactful feedback.

These shorter episodes are designed to spark reflection and build your leadership toolkit. Have a question for comfyHQ? Share it with us here: https://www.one23ltd.com/comfyhq

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Seek understanding: A conversation about questions and learning.

Questions can unlock more than answers ever will.

In this conversation, Amber Johnson, PhD, joins Kate to explore the power of great questions in leadership and learning. They talk about curiosity, empathy, and why a playful mindset matters just as much as a strategic one.

Additional resources mentioned during our conversation and from Amber's Substack:

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Emotional intelligence (EQ) is often described as the “soft side” of leadership — but in practice, it’s the lever that turns leadership effort into real influence.

In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate Johnson unpacks the four dimensions of EQ: self-awareness, self-management, awareness of others, and relationship management. Along the way, she shares why empathy is the through line connecting them all.

From giving feedback to navigating meetings, Kate shows how leaders can use emotional intelligence to avoid “bull in the China shop” moments, build trust, and foster connection.

Whether you’re leading a team or just beginning your leadership journey, this episode will help you understand why EQ isn’t optional — it’s essential.

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Part of being human: A conversation about vulnerability and bias.

Bias isn’t always intentional—it’s often unconscious, shaped by survival instincts and reinforced by daily habits. In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate Johnson sits down with leadership coach and licensed clinical social worker Sarah Harris to explore how bias influences workplace culture, decision-making, and team dynamics.

From confirmation bias to the “prove it again” bias, they unpack the ways hidden assumptions can derail inclusion and equity. Sarah shares practical strategies for increasing self-awareness, using feedback loops to reveal blind spots, and fostering psychological safety so that every team member can contribute meaningfully.

Sarah also highlights insights from her book, The Culture Garden, offering a roadmap for leaders who want to create healthier, more inclusive organizations where people thrive.

Resources mentioned in our conversation:

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In this comfyHQ installment of the comfy chairs podcast, Kate explores two core leadership questions:

Packed with insights and encouragement, this episode reminds us that successful leadership isn’t perfection — it’s practice.

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In this episode of the comfy chairs, I sit down with Thom Dennis to talk about leadership mindsets and what it means to “rewild” corporate culture.

Thom shares stories from his eclectic journey and how each stage has shaped his perspective on leadership. Together, we explore why mindset matters as much as action, the balance of masculine and feminine energies in leadership, and how trust, presence, and autonomy can transform organizations.

This conversation is both grounding and expansive, touching on the need for empathy, self-awareness, and creating systems that reinforce—not erode—our shared humanity at work.

Listen in for insights on:

Connect with Thom on LinkedIn.

Visit the Serenity in Leadership website.

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In this comfyHQ episode of the comfy chairs,we tackle two common leadership struggles: how to set boundaries without seeming unavailable, and what to do when you catch yourself avoiding a tough conversation. With practical examples and reflective insights, Kate shows how both challenges come down to the same leadership essentials—clarity, care, and courage.

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We’re taking our first-ever Summer hiatus here at the comfy chairs! We’ll be back with all-new episodes on September 2nd. Until then, we've curated a few of our shorter, comfyHQ episodes for you to revisit and enjoy.

So, this week, here's "make sense of things," where we provide answers to help you harness the power of stories as leadership tools and provide practical strategies for navigating ambiguity with confidence, clarity, and trust.

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We’re taking our first-ever Summer hiatus here at the comfy chairs! We’ll be back with all-new episodes on September 2nd. Until then, we've curated a few of our shorter, comfyHQ episodes for you to revisit and enjoy.

So, this week, here's "hold this mindset," where we answer questions about balancing empathy and authority, and modeling accountability without harshness.

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Your most impactful self: A conversation about identifying blind spots.

In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate Johnson sits down with Benah Parker, PhD, a social psychologist and executive coach, to explore the power of intentional identity in leadership. Together, they delve into the importance of self-awareness and how blind spots can derail leadership effectiveness. Bena shares her five-step Strategic Identity Shift framework, offering practical guidance on how leaders can reshape their identities to align with their values and vision. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of rest, self-compassion, and the continuous work of refining one’s leadership identity to foster trust, growth, and resilience.

Leaders, it’s time to take a deeper look at who you are and who you want to become.

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