Best Chris Ridgeway Podcasts (2024)

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Are You Ready to Be a Leader? 59:07

1h ago59:07

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What distinguishes a leader? How do you know if you’re ready to lead? And how do you make the transition into a leadership role? The shift from being part of a team to leading one isn’t like flipping a switch. It’s a process, and it can be awkward. It can be especially difficult your identity differs from other leaders in your organization — for ex…

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Leadership Lessons from a NASA Tragedy 14:56

1h ago14:56

14:56

In early 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the earth’s atmosphere. All seven astronauts on board were killed. This was not the first NASA mission to end in disaster, and it inspired Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson to write a business case about what went wrong. Edmondson studies psychological safety and…

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The Key to Abraham Lincoln’s Leadership 28:41

2h ago28:41

28:41

In 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wrote a scathing letter to his top Union general, who had squandered an opportunity to end the American Civil War. Then Lincoln folded it up and tucked it away in his desk. The letter was never signed and sent—just one example of how Lincoln’s legendary emotional discipline enabled him to rise above mundane a…

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Lessons from Maggie Lena Walker’s Entrepreneurial Leadership 29:41

9d ago29:41

29:41

Growing up in the heart of the Confederacy, Maggie Lena Walker started work as a laundress at age nine. At the urging of her mother and mentors, she turned to education, and used it to propel her life forward — graduating high school at 16, working as a teacher, and learning accounting. Those experiences, coupled with her strong work ethic, culmina…

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NBA Star Chris Paul on Communicating as a Leader 32:22

20d ago32:22

32:22

Most of us can point to a few key people who have made a real difference in our lives and careers—the coach who pushed you to outperform, the teacher whose passion for a subject inspired your own, or the boss who showed you what it is to be a leader at work. In this episode, NBA star Chris Paul shares how his own mentors guided him through the earl…

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S10E3—Humility: Can Enhanced Humans Imitate Jesus? 57:22

23d ago57:22

57:22

Can we live humbly and still post that photo on Instagram? In the digital age, humility isn't so straightforward. With the smartphone at our fingertips, is pride just one selfie away? Many of tech’s biggest names have been anything but humble. Tesla, Edison, Jobs, Zuckerberg, Musk. Does that mean their inventions will re-make us in their image? Or …

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How to Coach an Employee Who’s Struggling to Perform 37:04

20d ago37:04

37:04

Do you have a difficult employee on your team— someone who might be underperforming or resistant to taking feedback? Do you know how to help them? Melvin Smith says that coaching can be harder than you realize. First you must figure out which approach will work well for that specific employee. But you also need to know how to measure the success of…

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How to Embrace Ambiguity When Making Decisions 27:30

27d ago27:30

27:30

Making business decisions often means choosing one path over another—but that doesn’t always need to be the case. Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis argue that leaders should move beyond “either/or” choices and try to come up with solutions that embrace ambiguity and paradox. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reframe the question you’re asking in or…

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What Is Psychological Safety, Really? 9:59

2M ago9:59

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You’re probably familiar with the term “psychological safety.” But do you know what it really means? HBR contributing editor and workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo says both the idea and the value of psychological safety are commonly misunderstood. Gallo cohosts HBR’s Women at Work podcast, and her most recent book is Getting Along: How to Work wi…

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Getting Project Management Right 36:08

2M ago36:08

36:08

Many of us manage projects—even if “project manager” isn’t in our official job title. We try to learn the basics as we go: how to manage multiple stakeholders, adapt as circumstances change, and set realistic deadlines. It’s not easy, and it’s no wonder that people get certified in project management: it’s a discipline that’s surprisingly deep, fro…

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Leadership Lessons from Adventurer and Environmentalist Rick Ridgeway 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

Mountains are often used as metaphors for the challenges that arise in business and leadership. But when Rick Ridgeway compares mountaineering to risk management, he’s speaking from deep experience navigating both the boardroom and some of the world’s highest slopes. Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and con…

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How to Solve Your Company’s Toughest Problems 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Move fast and break things.” But Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei says speed and experimentation are not enough on their own. Instead, she argues that you should move fast and fix things. (That’s also the topic and title of the book she coauthored with Anne Morriss.) In this episode, Frei explains how …

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How GitLab Leads Its Fully Remote Workforce 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

GitLab, which builds and manages an open-source software development application, started off with employees fully dispersed and has stayed that way. Now with more than 1,300 people spread across more than 60 countries, it’s said to be the world’s largest all-remote company. In this episode, the company’s CEO Sid Sijbrandij shares the lessons he’s …

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S10E2—Temperance: When Losing the Pleasure is Painful 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

The word "temperance" may make us think of prohibition, but this virtue isn't some outdated legislation. Today's technologies are creating all new challenges. Should we be prohibiting them now? It’s the season of Virtues! We’re exploring the old-school virtue of Temperance—including how a technology in the 1800s changed the course of American polit…

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Ryan Ota of Mecha Mucho 57:51

3M ago57:51

57:51

Mecha Mucho roughly translates to “lots and lots.” For Chef and Owner Ryan Ota that means lots and lots of smiles, lots and lots of people saying, “Damn this is good!” and lots and lots of sandwiches sold. If you haven’t discovered it, Mecha Mucho is cranking out amazing egg salad sandwiches on Shokupan (Japanese milk bread) with additional protein…

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Deloitte’s Pixel: A Case Study on How to Innovate from Within 24:13

3M ago24:13

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In 2014, Deloitte launched Pixel to facilitate open talent and crowdsourcing for client engagements that need specific expertise — like machine learning or digital production. But uptake across the organization was slow, and some internal stakeholders resisted outsourcing consulting work to freelance talent. In this episode, Harvard Business School…

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How to Make Your Leadership Potential More Visible 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

Do people see your leadership potential? Suzanne Peterson says many talented professionals miss out on leadership roles for relatively intangible reasons. But she argues that aspiring leaders can learn to alter their everyday interactions in small ways to have a big influence on their professional reputation. Peterson is an associate professor of l…

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S10E1—Simplicity: Can Our Devices Lead to Virtue? 43:24

3M ago43:24

43:24

Can we live simply without tossing our smartphone-life in the trash? We found answers in Sister Act II and walk-in closets. This season, we're doing something new, and it begins with the virtue of Simplicity. We live in a complex world. Can technology help simplify it? Or does it only make things worse? Chris and Adam look at Simplicity in the face…

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Is Your Team Keeping You Up at Night? 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Managing difficult personalities, stalled productivity, and conflict are inevitable parts of leading a team. But how do you know if your leadership is part of the problem? Melanie Parish says that many leaders see problems on their team as external without considering the impact of their own behavior on team dynamics. As she says, “There are so man…

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A Twist for Season 10 3:50

3M ago3:50

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Wow, we've got a new set of episodes coming our way—and Adam & Chris have decided to unveil a twist—while possible moving even closer to the Platonic ideal of Device & Virtue. Support our new season at https://www.deviceandvirtue.com/patreon Leave us a feedback voicemail at https://www.deviceandvirtue.com/talk-back Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Matthew Cohen - Inside Lighthouses 41:44

3M ago41:44

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My guest for this episode is no stranger to the podcast. Photographer Matthew Cohen has been on before and he’s back this time to report about a unique project he conceived, researched and executed with stunning results. Most people only ever look at a lighthouse from the outside. Sure, some may take a rare tour or visit where they get a glimpse of…

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Oliver Ridgeway of Camden Spit & Larder 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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To say Oliver Ridgeway is well traveled is a gross understatement. After getting his start washing dishes in his dad’s restaurant, at 20 years old he got a job cooking on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise liner, which traveled from England to New York city. That ship took him all over the world over two years, and taught him how to cook and how to orga…

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What It Takes to Build Influence at Work 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Do you know how to influence people who don’t report to you? That might include your boss, clients, or even your peers. Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you understand your colleagues’ thinking and win their respect—even in virtual work settings. Solheim is a forensic psychologist and a leadership coach who studi…

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EP. 087: Catch me live on Fort Erie Radio this Monday 20:19

3M ago20:19

20:19

Catch me live on Fort Erie Radio this Monday | Drunk driver in Ridgeway hits a cop car | Are ticks especially bad this year? | Nobody has a radio outside their car anymore | Download the free Fort Erie Radio app Fort Erie Radio: Website forterieradio.ca iOS App forterieradio.ca/link/ios Android App forterieradio.ca/link/android…

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When Your Star Employee Leaves 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

If you’ve invested in someone you manage, it’s natural to feel hurt when that person tells you they’re leaving—especially if they’re a strong contributor. The classic management advice is: Don’t take it personally. Be professional. But it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and work through them—for yourself and with your team. In this episode…

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Christina Connett Brophy, PhD - Senior Vice President at Mystic Seaport Museum 1:10:17

4M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Christina is the Senior Vice President of Mystic Seaport Museum. Christina shares with us here earliest sailing experiences growing up sailing on Geronimo which belonged to the St. Georges School in Rhode Island. The Geronimo program was one her father developed and those early adventures set Christina up for an educational and life path on and aro…

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Amanda and Chris of Kau Kau 53:08

4M ago53:08

53:08

Amanda Bridger started cooking food at home during COVID as a way to pass the time and to comfort herself, her partner Chris and friends. Little did she know that in going back to the Hawaiian flavors of her childhood evenings visiting her grandmother, she would stumble upon a new found talent and passion for cooking Hawaiian cuisine. She and her p…

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Sharing Personal Information Can Build Trust on Your Team — If You Do It Right 14:33

4M ago14:33

14:33

Some leaders are too comfortable talking about themselves — and others — at work. Their teams may struggle to trust them because they have no boundaries. Other leaders are reluctant to share anything at all, and risk coming across as remote and inaccessible. But Lisa Rosh says that when you get self-disclosure just right, it can build greater trust…

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Managing Your Emotions During an Argument at Work 9:13

4M ago9:13

9:13

When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter fight-or-flight mode. But HBR contributing editor and workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo says it’s possible to interrupt this response, stay calm, and find a path towards a more productive discussion. In this episode, you’ll learn some simple techniques that will help you …

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Billy Ngo of Kru 1:03:02

4M ago1:03:02

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Billy Ngo of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine got his start at an old-school Japanese restaurant on Broadway in Sacramento, spending hours washing dishes and painstakingly preparing shrimp for the week’s service. After a stint at Mikuni he understood how sushi could become something that mixed his passion for creativity and attention to detail. Bi…

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Crisis Leadership Lessons from Polar Explorer Ernest Shackleton 32:02

4M ago32:02

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In early 1915, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship became trapped in ice, north of Antarctica. For almost two years, he and his crew braved those frozen expanses. Then, in December 1916, Shackleton led them all to safety. Not a single life was lost, and Shackleton’s leadership has become one of the most famous case studies of all time. In this …

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How to Make Tough Decisions as a Manager 15:56

5M ago15:56

15:56

Imagine you’re a new manager, and one of your team members consistently underperforms. But there’s a catch: your struggling employee is a personal friend of your CEO. When performance review time rolls around, should you be honest and give them a low rating? There are no simple answers for the tough decisions that managers face. Harvard Business Sc…

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Do You Understand the Problem You’re Trying to Solve? 23:19

5M ago23:19

23:19

Problem solving skills are invaluable in any job. But all too often, we jump to find solutions to a problem without taking time to really understand the dilemma we face, according to Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, an expert in innovation and the author of the book, What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve. In…

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When a Top Performer Is Treating Colleagues Badly 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

Notes (iTunes) Would you promote an employee who’s a top performer, but mistreats their colleagues and disregards company values? It’s a dilemma that many managers face in their careers. In this episode, the former dean of Harvard Business School Nitin Nohria discusses the classic case study, “Rob Parson at Morgan Stanley.” He breaks down the issue…

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When You Make the Leap to Manager 37:14

5M ago37:14

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What should you do when you become the boss? Many of us are promoted into people manager roles without any preparation for the complexities involved in that work. But Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks says there are some basics that will help you get started as a first-time boss. Brooks is an expert in organizational behavior and…

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How to Become More Persuasive at Work 34:21

6M ago34:21

34:21

If you’re a leader, you need to know how to influence people. Maybe you’re trying to get clients to buy into your idea, trust your expertise, or sign on with your company. Or perhaps you want to convince colleagues to start a new initiative or kill one you think is doomed to fail. In this episode, Vanessa Bohns, a professor of organizational behavi…

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How to Lead Great Conversations with Your Team 17:25

6M ago17:25

17:25

Some leaders spend their careers honing their relationships with employees. But Harvard Business School professor Boris Groysberg and corporate communications expert Michael Slind argue that leaders are at their best when they simply talk with their teams. In this episode, you’ll learn how to be more intentional about your conversations with employ…

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EP. 086: What not to do with your kids this March Break | Kamora Morgan 31:57

6M ago31:57

31:57

What not to do with your kids this March Break | Book sale in support of Fort Erie Public Library | FEIA Falcons women's basketball with Kamora Morgan (interview) | Advice from a senior citizen | So long for now...again Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)By Brent Jones

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How Etsy Became Profitable — Without Sacrificing Its Purpose 28:38

6M ago28:38

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Etsy, the online seller of handmade and vintage goods, was founded as an alternative to mass-manufactured products. The company grew substantially in its first decade but remained unprofitable. When Etsy went public, stakeholders demanded a new level of financial returns and accountability. But the company continued to struggle to contain costs—unt…

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EP. 085: Leap year babies have their own special club? | Bill Marr | Samantha Meli 51:48

6M ago51:48

51:48

Leap year babies have their own special club? | Pairing students with seniors | Road trip on ice | Real Time with Bill Marr (of Garrison Automotive Service, interview) | McDonald's, Safari Niagara, and Fresh Start Cleaning Co. are hiring | Art was Author Samantha Meli's first love (interview) | Unpaid parking tickets | And finally, new rule... Call…

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Great Leaders Balance Ambition with Humility 27:16

6M ago27:16

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The key to success as a leader is to strike a careful balance between ambition and humility. But how do you stay humble while also proving your worth? And how do you advance without showing too much ambition? In this episode, Amer Kaissi offers advice on how to find a better balance between our desire to achieve and the qualities that earn more res…

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EP. 084: Valentine's Day horror stories | Brittney Hebbourn | Gina Middagh 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

Valentine's Day horror stories | Fort Erie man gets run over after a fight | Half-acre with development potential | Why are models always touching their hair? (interview with Brittney Hebbourn) | A nomination for the best dentist in Fort Erie | Crystal Ridge Dream Center offers assistance to all (interview with Gina Middagh) | Experience life at Ga…

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How the Best Leaders Drive Innovation 8:52

7M ago8:52

8:52

If you’re leading innovation, you need very specific leadership skills. Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill has studied leadership and innovation for decades and is the coauthor of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation. She says that leaders who shepherd innovation can’t rely on formal authority. Instead, they need …

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EP. 083: Things people do in small towns | Courtney Garrow 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

Things people do in small towns | Fort Erie Observer features new column penned by youths | 1956 race riot at Crystal Beach Park | Shut up and take the blessing | Courtney Garrow at Ginger Tails Pet Service would love to walk your dog (interview) | EJ Freeland Community Centre pool closed temporarily | Walmart, Fort Erie Public Library, and AGTA Ho…

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From the U.S. Senate to Diplomacy—John Kerry’s Leadership Lessons 26:25

7M ago26:25

26:25

John Kerry has spent more than 40 years in public service, including several decades in the U.S. Senate, leading the U.S. Department of State from 2013 to 2017, and more recently serving as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. In this episode, he shares the leadership lessons he learned over many years of leadership in the public sector—fro…

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