What if your entire leadership legacy hinged on just 90 days?

Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley have interviewed over 10,000 healthcare executives, and what they discovered might change how you approach the start of any leadership role. The duo joins Rosie to reveal why the first 90 days of a new role aren't just an onboarding window but a foundation that shapes trust, culture, and long-term credibility.

Through stories ranging from CEO pancake breakfasts to hospital dorm mattress overhauls, they share actionable insights and surprising truths about what great leaders do (and avoid) in their early days. You'll hear the difference between quick and hurried leadership, how to win over the influential "middle," and why you should never underestimate symbolic actions.

Whether you're a new leader, in a career transition, or mentoring others, this episode is full of real talk and wisdom you won't want to miss. Get ready to rethink how you start strong, and stay grounded.

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Key Takeaways:

• The first 90 days shape your leadership legacy
• Symbolic actions speak louder than lofty speeches
• Quick leaders plan; hurried leaders skip steps
• Focus on the middle 50% to gain momentum
• Culture is influenced through consistent intentional behavior

The fastest way to elevate your leadership doesn't require a new strategy, a bigger budget, or a corner office. It starts with one word: hello.

In this episode of The Better Boss, Gregg breaks down a deceptively simple yet transformational practice called "Be the First to Respect." Drawing from his early career at John Jay College and the unforgettable example of a president who made everyone feel seen, Gregg reveals why initiating a greeting, and using someone's name, carries far more influence than most leaders realize.

Backed by social psychology and practical experience from the R-Factor Leadership Workshop, Gregg explains how being the first to acknowledge someone removes hesitation, builds instant rapport, and creates a powerful ripple effect of respect throughout your organization.

This isn't about small talk. It's about intentional connection. It's about sending the message that every person matters.

If you want your team to warm up to your ideas, receive your feedback openly, and genuinely respect your leadership, this episode gives you a technique you can use today.

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Key Takeaways:

• Say hello first, it's a leadership move.
• Use people's names to affirm their worth.
• Respect reduces social friction instantly.
• Initiation creates a powerful ripple effect.
• Consistency earns trust and reciprocation.

What if the secret to boosting team engagement isn't about adding more perks, but eliminating the pain?

Rosie breaks down a timeless framework by Patrick Lencioni that remains incredibly relevant in today's workplace. She dives into the three root causes of job misery, anonymity, irrelevance, and immeasurement, and offers tangible, people-first ways leaders can address them head-on.

Whether you're looking to re-energize your team, deepen relationships, or connect daily work to meaningful impact, Rosie shares practical, heartfelt strategies that go beyond theory and into real action. If you're ready to create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and proud of what they do, this one's for you.

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Key Takeaways:

• People crave being seen, known, and valued.
• Connection requires intentional curiosity and presence.
• Relevance comes from knowing your work matters.
• Recognition feedback fuels purpose and engagement.
• Clear goals help measure and celebrate impact.

What if investing in first-time employees could shape the future of work? 🍦

Rosie sits down with Meggan Kerkenbush, co-owner of the iconic Bridgeman's Ice Cream brand, to explore how a 90-year-old company is thriving by leading with heart, purpose, and people-first practices. From serving up sundaes to teaching life skills, Meggan shares how their small business is building future-ready leaders, one scoop at a time.

They discuss the value of community partnerships, supporting team members through personal adversity, and why flexibility and intentionality are non-negotiable in modern leadership. Meggan opens up about navigating her husband's ALS diagnosis while running a seasonal business and why showing up as your full, human self is the most important leadership trait of all.

Whether you're leading a multigenerational team, managing part-timers, or just needing a reminder that your work matters beyond the bottom line, this one's for you.

Additional Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

• Pivoting is essential for sustainable, human-centered leadership.
• Invest in youth employees, even if temporary.
• Life challenges require leadership rooted in flexibility.
• Strong communities start with intentional business involvement.
• Showing up imperfectly is still leadership.

What if endurance isn't about pushing through, but tuning in?

Rosie revisits her days teaching endurance spin classes to reflect on what true endurance means in our lives today. She invites us to rethink our relationship with hard moments: not as something to get through, but something to be present in.

From savoring a rainy walk to being truly moved by the presence of loved ones, Rosie challenges us to stop just enduring life and start deeply experiencing it. Through personal stories and heartfelt reflection, she offers a compelling invitation to reconnect with the beauty, even in the mundane. Because when we stop enduring and start engaging, we unlock our true sparkle. ✨

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Key Takeaways:

• Endurance challenges us mentally, not just physically
• Life is more than pushing through to the next thing
• Presence turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ones
• We often endure instead of embracing the journey
• Let go of autopilot and rediscover your sparkle

What if the first step to better leadership isn't strategy, but respect?

Rosie officially welcomes Gregg Ward to the Show Up As a Leader family with a bold new series: The Better Boss. In this intro episode, they explore the urgent need for human-centric leadership in today's VUCA world. Gregg shares how his unconventional path, from theater to training NYPD officers in de-escalation, shaped his life's mission: helping leaders communicate with compassion and lead with respect.

Together, they dive into why managers at every level feel overwhelmed, how stress fuels disrespect, and why "just give me the tool" isn't just a cry for help, but a call for practicality. You'll get a sneak peek at what to expect from this powerful monthly series, including short-burst learning and real-world demos of proven techniques like Respectful Listening.

Whether you're a new manager, seasoned exec, or someone who's tired of the command-and-control playbook, this is your invite to show up differently. Don't be a butthead… be a better boss!

Additional Resources:

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Invest in Manager Skills with the R-Factor Workshop

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Key Takeaways:

• Respect starts with you, don't wait for others first
• Stress is the root of most disrespectful behavior
• One practical skill at a time makes change stick
• People don't need fluff, they need useful tools
• Listening to understand calms conflict and builds trust

What if the secret to transforming workplace culture is simply refusing to tolerate bad leadership?

Rosie sits down with Eric Harkins, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author of "Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Mornings Don't Suck." With over 25 years of experience reshaping how leaders lead, Eric shares the two critical things that keep organizations from being great, and what to do about them. Together, they unpack why underperformance and toxic leadership persist, even in companies striving for people-first cultures.

From the importance of courageous conversations to building a leadership model rooted in self-awareness, Eric lays out his practical LEAD framework to create workplaces people actually want to show up for. If you've ever rolled your eyes on a Monday morning or felt stuck working with someone who drains your energy, this episode is your call to action.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what it really means to show up as a leader.

Additional Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

• Leadership starts with self-awareness and accountability
• Under-performers destroy culture faster than anything
• Courageous conversations are non-negotiable for real leadership
• Subject matter experts don't equal good people leaders
• Build teams where Monday mornings don't suck

What if your "best" looked completely different today than it did yesterday, and that was still enough?

Rosie shares a vulnerable and powerful reflection drawn from the Dare to Lead curriculum, challenging the way we judge ourselves and others. She unpacks what it really means to be our best, fully authentic selves, even when we're struggling, and why assuming others are doing their best can be a game-changer for leadership and life.

With her signature mix of heart, clarity, and real talk, Rosie invites us to drop perfection, embrace boundaries, and lead from a place of grace. Whether you're supporting a struggling team member or battling your own inner critic, this short but mighty message will inspire you to lead with more empathy, impact, and authenticity.

Tune in and discover the kind of leadership that meets people, yourself included, exactly where they are.

Additional Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

• Your best changes with seasons. Grace is essential.
• Judgment blocks leadership and authentic human connection.
• Boundaries uphold generosity, not cancel it.
• Leadership is presence, not perfection.
• Everyone's struggling, assume best intentions.