On this episode Tim and Beka discuss the delicate balance between growing as a leader and maintaining healthy, sustainable work relationships that don't rely solely on hierarchical power

Some people believe having a mentor is an important step in becoming a successful leader. Tim and Beka discuss whether or not that rings true, and how to go about navigating the mentor/mentee relationship for the best possible outcome.

Tim and Beka discuss Dr.Brene' Brown's 7 steps of trust as outlined in her renowned talk "The Anatomy of Trust" 

Delegation isn't simply giving a subordinate more work to do. There's a time and place for it as well as the expectation that the delegation of tasks will be mutually beneficial for both sides of the transaction. On this episode, we talk about the reasons why delegation happens, the best practices for implementing it, and whether or not we would consider ourselves good delegators. 

Tim and Beka reengage on a new season by looking back on where they've been since beginning to record episodes one year ago this month. 

The Season 2 Finale. If you think public speaking is hard, you are not alone. In this episode we Tim and Beka teach what they've learned the hard way about public speaking and about getting your message across to audiences of all different level and personality types. 

Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news just as nobody particularly likes to be a part of a contentious conversation at work. But the reality is that these "crucial conversations" are often necessary. On this episode we break down some best practices for having a difficult conversation or giving bad news. 

What does it mean to have influence? Do you even know when you have it? On this episode we talk about the idea of influence and how to use it to best serve your team. 

You may have several of the strengths commonly associated with a "great leader," but are there some ways you might also be undermining those strengths? On this episode, Tim and Beka break down the myriad ways you can be stifling your own progress. 

The phrase "do as I say, not as I do" has been around for most of our lives. At a cursory glance we all know what it implies. But is it helpful? Is it a valuable leadership trait or tool? On this episode Tim and Beka do a deep dive on this common phrase to determine its worth.