Unpacked with Ron Harvey

We explore how character and competence turn titles into true leadership, why trust is built on observable behaviors, and how humility accelerates growth across five generations at work. Todd Davis shares practical ways to measure integrity, make feedback safe, and lead for results without clinging to old rules.

• leadership as a choice grounded in character and competence
• four cores of credibility and how to show integrity and intent
• behaviors that raise or erode trust on teams
• rebuilding trust through humility and advance feedback requests
• replacing fake it till you make it with transparent learning and reps
• leading Gen Z with purpose, flexibility and clarity on outcomes
• results over facetime and the case for autonomy
• three anchors for leaders: check your lens, listen to understand, start with humility
• recommended resources: The 7 Habits, The Speed of Trust, Get Better, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager

“Remember to join us every Monday as Ron unpacks sound advice, providing real answers for real leadership challenges.” “Add value and make a difference where you are for the people you serve. Because people always matter.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners should consult with their own professional advisors before implementing any suggestions or recommendations made in this podcast. The speakers and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by listeners based on the information presented in this podcast. The podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or services. The speakers and guests make no representations or warranties ...

We explore how AI can shift leaders from reacting to burnout to preventing it, using clear data that makes coaching measurable and culture more humane. Oli Johnson shares a candid burnout story, then breaks down practical tools that help leaders protect performance.

• AI’s impact on preventative health and performance 
• The real cost of burnout to teams and the bottom line 
• Early warning signs leaders often miss 
• How data makes coaching measurable and actionable 
• Physiological, emotional, and genetic inputs that guide care 
• Building a culture that resists quiet burnout 
• Where coaches and leaders can connect with the platform

You can find me on LinkedIn, you can find Ollie on LinkedIn, respond to the question, send us some, hey, here's how they will describe me. Or if you want either one of our services, feel free to reach out to us. We'd love to have a conversation with you.

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We explore how modern leaders balance high expectations with genuine care to drive results without losing people. Kory Kogan of FranklinCovey shares practical tools to build, extend, and restore trust, plus how one-on-ones and feedback retain talent.

• generational shifts and development-first expectations
• retention as the new recruitment
• expect a lot, care a lot leadership mindset
• trust as a performance multiplier
• four cores of credibility and 13 trust behaviors
• confronting reality with clarity and respect
• feedback frameworks and coaching for growth
• handling self-criticism and role fit
• mentors, stretch assignments, and business acumen
• protecting one-on-ones as a cadence of connection
• new FranklinCovey offerings leaders can use

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We unpack the illusion of authenticity at work and offer a practical, humane path to showing up as your best self while building a resilient team identity. Elaine shares research, stories, and tools that connect identity, culture, and performance in a world moving fast.

• redefining authenticity as impact-aware presence 
• mapping identities to values and operating principles 
• practicing the pause and asking for “best of you” feedback 
• tuning cultural traits up or down with intention 
• resetting team identity after re-orgs and leadership changes 
• prioritizing connection over convenience in an AI era 
• learning resilience from children’s trial-and-error 
• creating brave space without forcing oversharing 
• frameworks from The Illusion of Authenticity 
• when to call Elaine to realign team performance

“Remember to join us every Monday as Ron Unpacks Sound Advice, providing real answers for real leadership challenges.” 
“Reach out to Elaine at [email protected] or visit beyondthechange.com.” 
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We sit down with Lexington Health VP Lara Lotmore to unpack the real work of leadership: presence over perfection, influence over control, and culture over slogans. From mentorship and conflict to AI and talent pipelines, Lara shares practical ways to build trust and keep teams strong.

• choosing organizational leadership for real-world impact
• leading through fatigue with presence and grace
• mentors and sponsors as growth accelerators
• building culture from day one and protecting it at scale
• tackling conflict quickly with humility and respect
• accountability without eroding trust
• reinventing hiring and training to solve shortages
• candidates interviewing employers and what to prepare
• AI as an enhancer, not a replacement
• transparency as the engine of public trust
• influence over control as you rise

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We talk with retired superintendent JR Green about turning a “graveyard for superintendents” into a destination district by putting culture, courage, and accountability first. We unpack faith over fear, family support, collaboration over competition, and the difference between authority and leadership.

• JR Green’s path from assistant superintendent to 12-year superintendent tenure
• Why “scared money can’t win” and how courage drives change
• Culture as the soil: competence, collaboration, trust, respect
• Showing up in schools to build relationships and trust
• Humility, presence and removing ego from leadership
• Family commitment and season-based support at home
• Owning the mirror and taking responsibility for outcomes
• Collaboration over competition with neighboring districts
• Leader vs authority and how influence beats titles

This conversation is a powerful reminder that authority can force compliance, but leadership earns followership—even without a title. JR’s story challenges us to choose courage over comfort, collaboration over competition, and humility over ego.

If you’re leading through resistance, navigating a tough team, or trying to rebuild trust in a skeptical culture, you now have a clear framework to act on today: show up consistently, build trust intentionally, own outcomes, and lead with conviction.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Unpack Leadership, share it with a colleague who needs it, and leave us a review. Tell us—what’s the one culture shift you’re committing to make this week?

Until next time, keep unpacking what leadership really requires.

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What if the core of effective leadership isn’t what you know, but how deeply you care? In this episode, we sit down with Janisha Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at The Ritedose Corporation, to explore a practical, people-centered blueprint for leading through growth, maintaining high standards with empathy, and anchoring decisions in values when pressure mounts.

• founding insight that people follow care before knowledge
• balancing kindness with accountability for real development
• building future-ready talent profiles and two-deep benches
• integrating as an external leader through humility and small wins
• culture as competitive advantage and community practices
• values-first portfolio choices that honor the patient
• feedback systems via surveys, listening tours and rituals
• coaching rhythms to avoid end-of-year surprises
• guidance for emerging leaders on choosing the right manager
• personal brand discipline and using filters on social media

This conversation is a powerful reminder that culture becomes a true competitive advantage when values guide decisions and leaders build trust before influence. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, Janisha’s insights offer actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Share this episode with a leader who needs it and let us know which practice you’re adopting this week. Check out The Ritedose Corporation career opportunities at www.ritedose.com and email [email protected]

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In this episode, Ron talks with entrepreneur and Vistage chair Jim Bramlett about the mindset shifts modern leaders need—moving from command-and-control to coaching, embracing vulnerability, and leaning on peer support instead of leading alone. Jim shares lessons from seven startups, emphasizing the importance of being coachable, hiring for culture over skill, and listening across generations to build trust and accountability. They also explore key ideas from Jim’s book Stop the Hassle, revealing how companies win by delivering convenience, transparent pricing, great user experience, and trust while removing friction the way Amazon, Netflix, and Uber do. The conversation closes with practical guidance on staying curious about AI, borrowing ideas from peers, and starting small to create compounding improvements. 

• leading across generations with balance and empathy
• shifting from authority to a coaching mindset
• listening more to build trust and buy-in
• learning from failure and staying coachable
• building a peer circle and finding mentors
• hiring for culture fit and coachability before skills
• avoiding the top-performer to manager promotion trap
• designing customer-centric cultures that measure what buyers value
• delivering convenience, transparent pricing, great experience and trust
• using curiosity to explore AI alongside peers

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We explore why values outlast achievements and how to lead under pressure without compromising integrity. Andy Crocker shares lessons from aerospace, the five core values in his book The Unconditionals, and practical ways to grow through failure, mentor well, and adopt AI responsibly.

• defining success as values alignment not outcomes
• integrity in data, decisions and trust
• love at work as respect, kindness and compassion
• endeavor as purpose, perseverance and growth
• handling pressure without shortcuts
• mentoring as culture transfer and accountability
• learning new tools like AI with transparency
• where to find The Unconditionals and connect with Andy

Andy breaks down the five values from The Unconditionals—love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor—and how they guide leaders when pressure, setbacks, or tough decisions hit. They dig into honest data, compassionate accountability, and the discipline of continuous learning as technology and expectations evolve. Andy also shares mentorship practices that build capability and confidence across a team. It’s a grounded conversation for anyone wanting to lead with clarity, character, and resilience. 

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We explore how letting go of people pleasing, building systems, and setting boundaries can transform a small aviation business and a leader’s life. James shares how coaching, health habits, and honest standards turned burnout into momentum and growth.

• shifting from technician to leader
• ending people pleasing and setting boundaries
• delegation with solution-first expectations
• installing simple, measurable performance standards
• marketing engine built to scale demand
• fixing the sales bottleneck with process and roles
• culture built on timely, respectful conversations
• health and discipline as business levers
• focusing on inputs over outcomes to avoid sabotage
• designing a company that runs without the founder

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This episode dives into James’s shift from being the “hero” in his aviation business to building a company that runs on systems, not him. He opens up about burnout, people-pleasing disguised as leadership, and how coaching helped him set boundaries, expectations, and a healthier culture. We cover his move from 4 a.m. manual outreach to a real marketing engine, a structured sales process, and simple performance standards that make accountability clear. James also shares personal habits that boosted his energy and mindset, plus the 60-day deployment that exposed every gap in a founder-dependent business. His lessons are practical: empower managers, document processes, and build a business that works without you. Perfect for leaders ready to trade heroics for structure, health, and scalable growth. 

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