Episodes
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What Does Success Look Like: Soccer and Employee Engagement as Complex Problems ( Ep. 58)yee Engagement in the US as Complex Problems (Ep. 58)
What does success look like? It sounds like a simple question, but it may be one of the most difficult questions leaders ever ask. In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, Dr. Russell Robinson explores two seemingly unrelated topics—the state of U.S. Soccer following the men's...
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Why Fiction is Necessary to Understand History (from Ezekiel Rawlins, Sonny, and Mary Richards) (Ep. 57)
In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, Dr. Russell Robinson explores the power of storytelling, representation, and voice through the lens of leadership and culture. Grounded in Walter Mosley’s powerful quote — “If you don’t exist in fiction, then you don’t exist in history” — the...
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State of the Workplace in 2026 (Ep. 56)
In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, Dr. Russell Robinson explores the human side of leadership in a rapidly changing workplace shaped by stress, burnout, artificial intelligence, and evolving employee expectations. Drawing from the 2026 SHRM State of the Workplace report and...
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Manchester United and Leadership Culture with Ryan McGrory (Ep. 55)
Manchester United is more than a football club. It’s a global institution, a living case study in leadership, culture, and what happens when identity outlives clarity. In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan McGrory from Exsona to explore Manchester United not through match results, but through...
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Carlo Ancelotti and Using Food to Build a Family Culture (Ep. 54)
In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, we explore an unexpected but powerful leadership tool: the kitchen table. Drawing inspiration from Carlo Ancelotti, the former manager of Real Madrid, we unpack how food, cooking, and shared meals can become quiet acts of leadership that…
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Dawn Staley on Branding, Role Clarity and Values (Ep. 53)
Questions Are Greater Than Answers — Dawn Staley: Branding, Purpose, and Values What does it mean to build a leadership brand that is authentic, values-driven, and resilient under pressure? In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, we explore the leadership philosophy of Dawn Staley,...
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Joslyn Thompson Rule's Leadership JTR-isms (Ep. 52)
This episode explores leadership, resilience, and self-belief through the wisdom and lived experience of Joslyn Thompson Rule—a Peloton Tread and Strength instructor whose approach to movement goes far beyond fitness. Based in London, Joslyn brings more than 21 years ofexperience as a personal...
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Wynton Marsalis and Leading from the Back (Ep. 51)
Wynton Marsalis: Leading from the Back In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, we explore the leadership philosophy of Wynton Marsalis, the visionary Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and one of the most influential cultural leaders of our time. Marsalis is often seen at...
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Flow State and D'Angelo's VooDoo Tour (Ep. 50)
In this episode, Dr. Russ explores the powerful connection between flow state—the psychological experience of total absorption and peak performance—and one of the most legendary live music moments of the modern era: D’Angelo’s 2000 Voodoo Tour with The Soultronics. Drawing from the work of...
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Season 7 Trailer: Leadership Through Non-Traditional Lenses
Theme: Leadership Through Non-Traditional Lenses Welcome to Season Seven of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, the podcast where we explore leadership not through titles or hierarchy, but through curiosity, purpose, and the stories that shape who we become. This season, we’re stepping outside…
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Leadership and Reflections on Betting on Yourself with Arielle Lapiano (Ep. 49)
In this last episode of Season 6, Arielle Lapiano, a communication strategist, shares how she developed her early leadership philosophy by watching her father. In addition, she reflects on betting on herself from a career perspective, and it not working out the way she expected. Arielle Lapiano…
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Leading and Balancing Work/Life Harmony with Love Rutledge (Ep. 48)
In this episode, Love Rutledge, host of the FedUpward podcast shares her experiences navigating when there is a misalignment in core values. She also talks about the power of saying, “No”, to strengthen her work/life harmony. Love Rutledge hosts the FedUpward Podcast, a show for federal employees...
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Creating a Healthy and Learning Culture with Kevin Oakes (Ep. 47)
In this episode, I speak with Kevin Oakes, the founder of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). In addition, Kevin is a keynote speaker and authored the book Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakable Company. In this conversation, Kevin shares his experience and...
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Why School Principals Should Be Viewed as Leaders as Much as Educators with Marcia Williams Blakely (Ep. 46)
In this episode, Marcia Williams Blakely, a former elementary school principal and currently an education consultant, shares what she learned on her journey. Starting as a teacher and rising to a principal, she talks about how you navigate life when you get a leadership role sooner than expected....
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Sports, Entrepeneurship, and Leadership with Peter Farnsworth (Ep. 45)
In this episode, Peter Farnsworth, founder of FoxRock Partners, shares what he has learned on his journey in the sports industry. He talks about viewing his career in 10-year increments, entrepreneurship, and how he uses his SALA Series events to bring diverse people together to create meaningful...
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Talking About Authenticity and Purpose with Galen Bingham (Ep. 44)
In this episode, Galen Bingham, founder of Kiln Coaching and Consulting shares his knowledge and experience working in corporate settings, and how he navigated his life to consulting work where he can be his authentic self. Also, Galen shares his thoughts on leadership and organizational culture....
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Season 6 Trailer (Episodes 44-49)
Dr. Russ is back with his podcast series, which is now call the Questions are Greater than Answers (Q>A) podcast instead of the Amplified Research Speakerbox podcast. While the goal is to bring thought provoking experiences and stories from thought leaders, the method will be by exploring the...
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Talking Hybrid Work with Fatimah Moody (Part 2) (Ep. 43)
A couple of times a week, I hear from leaders, supervisors, and employees about how to adjust to the new normal of the Return to Work. Organizational decisions regarding bringing everyone into the office, moving to a 100% remote environment, or some form of hybrid work has impacts on performance,...
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Talking Hybrid Work with Fatimah Moody, Part 1 (Ep. 42)
On this episode, Dr. Russ talks about the new hybrid work environment with Fatimah Moody, CEO of LinkVisum Consulting Group (LinkVisum). In part 1 of their conversation, they discuss the how the work environment has changed over the past 27+ months and how leaders and followers can succeed in the...
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The Hospitality Industry and Leadership with Tiersa Hall (Ep. 41)
On this episode, Tiersa Hall shares her thoughts on how the past two years have impacted the travel and hospitality industry. She is an HR Consultant with the Hartling Group, which includes resorts in her native Turks & Caicos. Additionally, as the Owner of Impactful Imprints, she will describe…
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Talking Financial Wellness with Saundra & Sid Curry (Ep. 40)
The UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development released a report regarding employee wellness in the workplace. Often times, we focus on wellness based on physical, mental, and emotional aspects. Rarely do we focus on the impact financial wellness on how employees present themselves in...
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Talking Software-as-a-Service Tools with Corey Greendale (Ep. 39)
Corey Greendale sits down and talks with Dr. Russ regarding Software-as-a-Service Tools. Corey is the Managing Director with First Analysis, which provides research and financial expertise to emerging growth companies through venture capital investments. In his role, Corey’s expertise is tailored...
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Talking Research with Jessica Broome, PhD (Ep. 38)
Jessica Broome, PhD shares her thoughts on both qualitative and quantitative research. As the Founder of Southpaw Insights, Jessica leads a team of researchers to help organizational leaders solve problems through the thoughts and concerns of stakeholders. She talks about some of Southpaw’s…
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Talking Diversity & Inclusion with Valerie Jackson (Ep. 37)
On this episode, Valerie Jackson, the Chief Diversity Officer at Zuora, shares her views on Diversity & Inclusion. Valarie describes her thoughts on D&I through the prisms of strategy and change management; and the roles belonging and equity have in her D&I framework. After a career of practicing...
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The State of Public Sector Employee Engagement with Bob Lavigna (Ep. 36)
On this episode, Bob Lavigna, the Director of the Institute for Public Sector Engagement with CPS HR Consulting, talks about the state of employee engagement in the public sector. As an employee engagement researcher, author, Bob offers solutions to have impact in federal, state, and local...
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Talking About Flexible and Agile Leadership with Dr. Rochelle Haynes, PhD (Ep. 35)
Dr. Rochelle Haynes, PhD, the founder of Crowd Potential Consulting shares her thoughts on how to create a flexible and agile HR enterprise based on remote work and the Great Resignation. She also shares her experiences using resilience to navigate the craziness of 2021. You can find more...
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Talking Resiliency with Tameca Brown (Ep. 34)
On this pod, Dr. Russ talks about resiliency with Tameca Brown. Ms. Brown is an international learning and development professional with over 18 years of experience in research, training management, facilitation, curriculum design and development, implementation, and evaluation. In November 2019,...
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Talking Sports & Leadership with Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling (Ep. 33)
On this episode, we return to a conversation about the relationship between sports and leadership with Bill Banham of HR Gazette and Chris Bjorling of Fidello, Inc. Bill, Chris and Dr. Russ talk about the teams they have supported and their fan experiences. Then, they draw similarities between...
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Season 5 Trailer (Eps. 32 to 41)
For Season 5, the theme is "Experts and Storytellers". We talk to various experts in the fields of finding purpose, diversity & inclusion, wellness, finance, developing human capital, and of course sports.
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The Purpose Driven Leader with Twan Russell (Ep. 32)
Starting off Season 5, Dr. Russ chats with Twan Russell, the Athletic Director for St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Twan, a former NFL athlete, talks about being a purpose driven leader and his decision to leave his corporate job and returning to his alma mater to manifest…
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The Relationship Between Surveys and Employee Voice (Live from St. Maarten) (Ep. 31)
On this last episode of the six-part summer series on employee voice, Dr. Russ argues that surveys should be considered as the starting point to get to a conversation to get to employee voice.
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Voice and Sports (Ep. 30)
On this episode, Dr. Russ talks about the relationship between voice and sports from the prisms of the coach/manager and players of team and individual sports.
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The Relationship Between a Voice Culture and Branding (Ep. 29)
On part four of the six part summer series on employee voice and silence, we discuss how building a voice culture strengthens branding for the organization, managers and employees.
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The Power of Silence (Ep. 28)
On this episode, Dr. Russ shares his thoughts on employee silence; and why it is more powerful than most leaders think it is.
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How to Build a Voice Culture (Ep. 27)
In part two of the summer series on Employee Voice and Silence, Dr. Russ shares how to build a voice culture within an organization.
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Employee Voice and Employee Silence, an Introduction (Ep. 26)
On this episode, Dr. Russ talks about the basics principles of employee voice and silence. He also discusses their importance and organizational impact.
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Season 4 Trailer -- The Basics of Employee Voice and Silence (Eps. 26-31)
This trailer is the overview of Season 4 of the Speakerbox podcast, a six-part series on The Basics of Employee Voice and Silence.
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Everything HR-related with Sheree Knowles (Ep. 25)
We finish Season Three by having this conversation with Sheree Knowles, Founder and COO of Human Capital Consultants Consortium (H3C), LLC. On this pod, Sheree shares her thoughts on how she navigated the pandemic, and pivoted the solutions provided to her customers. Additionally, she shares her...
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Race, Football and Leadership with Stefan Worburton (Ep. 24)
On this episode, Inspiring Workplaces' Stefan Worburton transitions from behind the scenes to sit in front of the microphone. Stefan talks about race a year after the death of George Floyd, his love of Chelsea FC, and which football manager he would love to play for. Additionally, he shares his...
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Public Sector Leadership with Elida Sarmiento (Ep. 23)
On this episode, Dr. Russ talks with Elida Sarmiento about her thoughts on the Future of Work. Elida, a HR leader with the US Department of Justice, shares her experiences over the past year as it relates to leading staff and changing her leadership philosophy to become more flexible.…
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Health, Wellness & Engagement with Dr. Matt Gosney (Ep. 22)
This pod is a conversation with Dr. Matt Gosney, EdD, the Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning with UCHealth in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Gosney shares his thoughts and lessons learned as a supporter of front-line health workers (doctors, nurses, etc.) during COVID-19. Also, he...
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Health, Wellness & Engagement with Dr. Nailah Thompson (and Naim) (Ep. 21)
On this podcast, Dr. Nailah Thompson, DO, MPH talks about the Future of Work from the prism of a health care provider. As a primary care physician with the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Dr. Thompson shares her thoughts and experiences navigating COVID-19 from the front lines. Also…
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Employee Engagement with Ryan McGrory (Ep. 20)
We go down under to chat with Ryan McGrory, the Head of Employee Experience and Internal Communications at Youi Insurance in Queensland, Australia. On this episode, Ryan talks about things Youi does to foster mental and physical wellness for its call center employees. Additionally, he shares how...
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Leadership During Change with Kimberly Penn (Ep. 17)
On this episode, Kimberly Penn with professional services consulting firm, CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA), shares her thoughts about the Future of Work. Ms. Penn provides practical applications to transition to providing consulting services in a virtual environment. And, she shares how the past year…
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Season Three Trailer (Eps. 16 -25)
On Season 3, we will talk to thought leaders about the Future of Work as we move to a post-COVID-19 world. Additionally, how does the Future of Work look when we factor in social justice, hyper-partisan politics, and AI/Robotics.
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Season Two Trailer (Eps. 07-15)
Dr. Russ previews Season 2 of the podcast, which was taped in April 2020. The theme of Season 2 is how to lead during a pandemic and social unrest.
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Conversation About Nothing with Scott DiGiammarino (Ep. 19)
Scott DiGiammarino, founder of MovieComm, shares his thoughts on leadership, communication. In this conversation, taped in June 2020, Scott shares how leadership and communication have changed due to the events of 2020. And, he and Dr. Russ talk about how they use MovieComm
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Conversation About Nothing with Tony Mitchell (Ep. 18)
Tony Mitchell, the Chief Evangelist for Waggl, and Dr. Russ talk about whatever is on their minds regarding the Future of Work, COVID, and leaders that care vs leaders that don't care.
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Amplified Research Speakerbox Podcast Trailer (Ep. 00)
Welcome to the Amplified Research Speakerbox podcast series. In this preview episode, Russell talks about the goal of the podcast series, and highlights some of the season 1 guests and topics.
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Talking Training, Development, and Diversity & Inclusion with Dr. Theresa Horne, PhD (Ep. 16)
Starting of season 3 of the Speakerbox podcast, Dr. Theresa Horne shares her thoughts on the Future of Work regarding training & development, and diversity & inclusion. Dr. Horne also shares her personal experiences during the challenges we all faced in 2020.