What does great leadership start with? Leading yourself.  Guest Chip Scholz shares the Five C’s Framework—Context, Clarity, Conditioning, Choice, and Character—as a roadmap for personal growth. Learn how to shift from “doing” to “being” through reflection, intentional development, and seeing leadership as its own profession.

How do you overcome subconscious barriers to success? Drs. Ron Bonnstetter and Dave Gosselin reveal through the story of Cindy Miller, founder of the nonprofit Pursue Your It, Inc. Cindy’s journey from “the worst of the best” on the LPGA tour to a successful coach and youth advocate is one you have to hear to believe. 

What makes leadership truly human? Guest expert Joan Graci joins Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin to explore how understanding behavior and managing emotions create more effective leaders. She reveals why 70% of leaders think they’re self-aware—but only 10% of their teams agree.

What one aspect improves self-awareness, psychological safety, and effective leadership? Developed listening skills. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin sit down with Jeff Kincaid, author of the forthcoming book “Listening to Lead.”

What truly drives impactful leadership? Guest expert Dr. Kevin Gazzara breaks it down with Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin by outlining the importance of self-accountability for leaders. He shares a practical path for growth through the Behavioral Change Cycle.

Technical skills get you hired, but behavior drives lasting success. There’s an often-overlooked importance of behavioral skills in long-term success, both for individuals and teams. 

Psychological safety is essential in every human interaction—whether in education, business, sports, or personal relationships. When people feel safe, their brains can shift from survival mode to higher-level functions like learning, collaboration, and growth, paving the way for success.

Great teamwork starts with intentional communication. Find the right framework as your hosts and guest, Michael O’Rourke, explore the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative, a structured approach that helps teams practice communication like athletes or orchestras hone their craft. 

Excellent teams don’t happen by accident, and peak collaboration doesn’t happen overnight. Dig into the brain science behind peak collaboration, revealing how mirror neurons and interpersonal neural synchrony help teams get “in the zone.”

Oxytocin, dopamine, and cortisol—these neurochemicals shape trust, motivation, and stress. How do you maximize positive results while addressing negative responses? 

The desire to connect with others is one of the most human impulses there is. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin discuss how social thinking, brain micro-states, and the distinction between emotions and feelings shape decision-making and bias. 

Strong leadership isn’t just about today—it’s an investment in your organization’s future. In this episode, guest Dr. David Pistrui joins the hosts to share research comparing current CEOs with next-generation leaders and engineering managers. 

If you want to work better, perform at your best, and feel good as an individual, you need three things: safety, belonging, and purpose. 

Your hosts, Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin, dive into the brain science behind these needs, from how neurosynchrony and oxytocin build trust, to why self-awareness, personal growth, and knowing your unique role matter for team success. 

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