The Leadership Code

• Can Your Culture Survive the Next Shake-up? - with Kim Bohr

  Disruption isn’t a matter of if—it’s a matter of when. And when it comes, your culture will either crack or stretch. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Bohr, President & COO of SparkEffect, to unpack the findings from the 2025 Trust in Turbulence™ report and explore why trust has become a measurable business driver—not just a soft virtue.Kim introduces her Trust Elasticity™ framework, which reveals how organizations can absorb shocks, protect trust, and even grow stronger after disruption. We discuss the stark difference between organizations that earn the Trust Dividend™—higher retention, reputation, and revenue—and those that fall into a trust deficit, where mismanaged crises erode confidence and future readiness.You’ll learn:Why 71% of employees faced disruption in the last two years—and what it means for leaders.The critical role of frontline leaders in building (and sometimes breaking) trust.How the five trust domains—strategic clarity, psychological safety, cultural belonging, systems trust, and fairness—shape resilience.Practical steps leaders can take today to make trust measurable, visible, and scalable.If you’ve ever wondered whether your culture can survive the next shake-up, this episode will give you the data, frameworks, and leadership practices to not just endure disruption—but turn it into a competitive advantage.Check out www.sparkeffect.com/theleadershipcode for a copy of the research paper and field guide. Also, check out Kim's Courage to Advance podcast.

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• Why Companies Keep Hiring Bad Managers: with Mita Mallik

  No matter how you slice it, bad leaders will eventually suffocate your business. They drain morale, drive away top talent, and create cultures where innovation goes to die.Take it from the expert, Mita Mallick. Not only did she write the book on the topic, she’s lived it. In her upcoming book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses (Wiley, Sept. 2025), Mita unpacks the lessons we can all take away from bad bosses—and how to prevent those same mistakes from being repeated.Mita joined me on this episode of The Leadership Code podcast for a powerful conversation about why companies keep hiring the wrong managers, how those choices shape workplace culture, and what we can do to finally break the cycle.Whether you’ve experienced the fallout of a bad boss or are working to build a healthier, more inclusive culture, this episode offers practical insights and real-world strategies to help you lead differently—and better.Tune in, take notes, and get ready to rethink what great leadership really looks like.

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• Between Executive Pressure and Cultural Retreat: with Luaskya Nonon

  In this episode of the Leadership Code, we confront a challenge many senior HR and culture leaders know too well: being asked to stay silent while employees look to you for protection, voice, and visibility.My guest, Luaskya C. Nonon, Esq. —attorney, award-winning diversity leader, executive coach, and author of Embracing the Future of Work—joins the conversation to unpack what it means to lead in the middle of competing demands. Together, we explore the hidden pressures leaders face, the erosion of culture under executive mandates, and the strategies leaders can use to preserve their values without losing themselves in the process.From recognizing early warning signs of cultural retreat to empowering managers as culture carriers, this episode offers practical insights and real-world examples for anyone committed to building people-first workplaces.If you’ve ever felt caught between executive expectations and the voices of your people, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that your influence still matters.

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• Communication as a Leadership Competency: with Matthew Hill

  What makes communication more than just a skill—and instead, a true leadership competency?In today’s episode of The Leadership Code, we explore that question with someone who has built his career on helping leaders find their voice and their impact—Matthew Hill.Matthew’s journey is anything but conventional. He’s trained executives in corporate boardrooms, facilitated learning in classrooms across the globe, and even tested his timing on stand-up comedy stages. That unique mix of experience gives him a rare ability to bring wit, warmth, and wisdom to the art of communication.As a leadership trainer, intercultural facilitator, and presentation coach, Matthew has worked with organizations from EY to GE Capital, helping executives, emerging leaders, and teams unlock confidence, clarity, and influence—especially in the conversations that matter most.So if you’ve ever wondered how to lead through language, build trust across cultures, or turn everyday interactions into moments of real influence, you’re in for a treat.To learn more about Matthew Hill, visit https://presentation-skills.uk

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• How to Inspire Excellence in your Team: with John Rossman

  In this episode, former Amazon executive John Rossman takes us behind the scenes of one of the most innovative companies in the world to explore what truly drives high-performing teams.As the author of Big Bet Leadership and The Amazon Way series, John introduces a powerful question every leader must wrestle with:Are your employees mercenaries—or missionaries?Mercenaries work for a paycheck. Missionaries fight for a cause. The difference is the key to building a resilient, innovative, and purpose-driven organization.Drawing from his experience launching the Amazon Marketplace and leading large-scale transformation efforts, John shares:The leadership principles that fueled Amazon’s explosive growthHow to create a culture where people are deeply committed to the mission—not just the metricsWhy innovation flourishes when teams are trusted to act like ownersPractical strategies leaders can use to inspire belief and build alignment at every levelWhether you lead a startup, a government agency, or a global enterprise, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you lead—and how to turn your team into a force for impact.If you’ve ever wondered how to transform compliance into conviction and loyalty into lasting results, this episode is your playbook.To learn more about John Rossman and his work, visit https://rossmanpartners.com

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