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Leading With Respect
by Bobby Bakshi
Leading With Respect by Bobby Bakshi explores how respect shapes leadership, culture, and business success — through candid conversations with executives and thought leaders. Respect isn’t just a value — it’s a business advantage. In Leading With Respect by Bobby Bakshi, you’ll hear insightful, unfiltered conversations with executives, culture builders, and change-makers who are redefining leadership in today’s workplaces. Together, we explore how respect drives trust, engagement, and results — across teams, organizations, and industries. Each episode connects back to The RESPECT Quotient™ framework — Recognize, Empathize, Stretch, Prioritize, Empower, Commit, and Transform, created by Bobby Bakshi Consulting LLC, offering practical lessons you can apply as a C-suite leader, manager, Head of HR/People & Culture, or culture champion. Bobby Bakshi is a leadership development consultant, culture transformation expert, and a
Episodes
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The Highest-ROI Leadership Skill Nobody's Measuring | Episode #052 | Adam Nemer
This week, the Leading With Respect podcast turns one year old — Episode 52. I've got separate posts running on that milestone, so I'll keep this part short: thank you dear guests for your wisdom and heart, on this critical topic. I want to lead with the actual argument of this week's episode,...
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Respect Shows Up Differently by Culture | Episode #051 | Michelle Zou
Respect Shows Up Differently by Culture Michelle Zou, PCC, MBA, PhD Candidate in Happiness Studies on happiness research, cross-cultural blind spots, and why what feels respectful to you may feel like the opposite to someone else. We tend to think of respect as something we either have or don't.…
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Treating people as objects creates the absence of respect | Episode #050 | Phillip Cave
Treating people as objects creates the absence of respect. Phillip Cave on pattern recognition, personal responsibility, and why honoring someone is a verb — not a value on a wall. Most leaders I talk to genuinely believe they respect their people. They also have teams where trust is low…
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The Leadership Imperative Most Underinvesting In | Episode #049 | Craig Devereaux
There is a question I have asked in boardrooms, at leadership offsites, and in quiet one-on-ones with founders who are wondering why their organizations feel harder to run than they should be. The question is deceptively simple: Do your people believe you count their needs as important? Not do…
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True Respect: Why Leaders Must Call Out "The Turd on the Table" | Episode #048 | Rishad Tobaccowala
We’ve all seen the corporate posters. The ones plastered in breakrooms or splashed across landing pages featuring buzzwords like Integrity, Collaboration, and, most frequently, Respect. But what happens when the rubber meets the road? What does respect actually look like when financial targets…
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Courage, "Egonomics," and the Human Edge in the Age of AI | Episode #047 | Dov Baron
In this week's podcast episode, I share a conversation that didn't just skim the surface of Leading With Respect—it delved into the depths of the human experience. I sat down with Dov Baron... The Science of Emotion, a global leadership powerhouse and a true polymath. Dov is also the host of the...
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Why Respect is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage | Episode #046 | Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
We often think of "strategy" as a cold, analytical game—a series of spreadsheets, market forecasts, and tactical maneuvers. But what happens when we strip away the jargon and look at the humans actually making the decisions? This week on the Leading With Respect podcast, I share my conversation...
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When "Being Nice" Can Be Disrespectful | Episode #045 | Anju Choudhary
In this week's episode of the Leading With Respect podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Anju Choudhary, Chief People Officer at Xoxoday. Her work centers on supporting leaders and teams as they navigate major change, digital transformation, and complexity. And her perspective on respect...
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Respect is an Operational Discipline | Episode #044 | Christine Wickland
In the world of Organizational Effectiveness (OE), we often get bogged down in frameworks and academic theory. But when I sat down with Christine Wickland, the Director of OE at Expedia Group, we got down to the basics. Christine’s journey didn't start in a boardroom; it started on the sales…
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Respect Starts at the Boardroom | Episode #043 | Njideka U. Harry
This week’s podcast conversation was with Njideka U. Harry. A reminder how respect is a business imperative. Not because it was theoretical. Because it was structural. We often talk about respect as a "soft skill" in culture. Njideka reframed it as something far more critical: Respect is...
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Leading With Respect In The Age of AI | Episode #042 | Jovina Ang
Why “giving people space” is the leadership capability most organizations are missing. This week’s conversation, with Jovina Ang, Ph.D. , a global leader across tech, academia, and consulting, surfaced something deceptively simple and deeply urgent: Respect is giving people space to be heard. In…
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The Wound, the DJ, and Business Speak | Episode #041 | Newton Cheng
Why the "Super Hardcore" Workplace Is Missing the Point I recently sat down with my friend, Newton Cheng, on the Leading With Respect podcast. Newton spent 17 years as Google's Director of Health and Performance, overseeing programs that supported Googlers' health and well-being. His reasons for...
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Why Pressure Breaks Respect and How to Navigate It | Episode #040 | Sabina Nawaz
There’s a moment in leadership where everything speeds up, and you can feel it in your body. Your calendar compresses. Your inbox multiplies. Expectations rise. Your responsibilities expand — and the margin you used to have for patience, reflection, and humanity quietly disappears. This week on…
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Respect: From Currency to Humanity | Episode #039 | Karen Simpson
March invites reflection. Not just celebration, but recalibration. Women’s History Month is often framed in terms of achievement, progress, and recognition. All important. And yet, this conversation with Karen E Simpson, MBA (she/her) points to something deeper—something less visible, but far…
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Creating Space For People to Grow | Episode #038 | Elizabeth Brady
Every conversation in this series reminds me how many different paths lead people to the same realization: respect is not a “soft” concept in organizations. It is a performance driver. In my latest conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Brady. Her story alone is a reminder of...
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The Boundary Test | Episode #037 | Brenda Herrera DeLeon
When a leader says “we value people,” there’s a simple way to test if it’s true: What happens when someone sets a boundary? In my latest Leading With Respect podcast conversation, Brenda Herrera DeLeon (a former VP in the agency world) said respect at work is fundamentally this: Dignity. Being...
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Respect Isn't A Perk. It's A Practice. | Episode #036 | Stephen Bullock
This week on Leading With Respect, I had the privilege of speaking with Stephen Bullock, President of Power Curbers Companies, a North Carolina–based manufacturer of concrete paving equipment operating in over 100 countries. If most of my network lives in tech, Stephen represents something…
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When Leaders Listen, Innovation Speaks | Episode #035 | Gavriella Schuster
What a former Microsoft CVP taught me about respect, allyship, and the discipline of slowing down There was a moment in my recent podcast conversation with a former Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Gavriella Schuster, that stopped me. She said: “Respect is really listening. Listening to...
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Happiness, Love and Work Culture | Episode #034 | Brooklyn Dicent
With Valentine’s Day approaching, love tends to get framed as something personal. Romantic. Private. Something that belongs outside the walls of work. But what if love does belong in the workplace — just not in the way we usually think about it? Not sentimentality. Not forced positivity. Not…
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What Workplace Respect Really Means Today | Episode #033 | Christina Rowe
This week on Leading With Respect, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christina Rowe, a deeply thoughtful talent development and organizational effectiveness leader who truly embodies what human-centric leadership looks like in practice. From the moment Christina began sharing her story, one...
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What Respect Looks Like In Practice | Episode #32 | J.D. Roux
A Conversation with J.D. Roux, Chief People & Culture Officer at IGT When I invited J.D. Roux to join me on the Leading With Respect podcast, I knew the conversation would be thoughtful. What I didn’t expect was how grounded, practical, and quietly powerful his perspective would be. J.D. is a...
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Respect Is The Baseline For Inclusion | Episode #031 | Megan Cadd
Respect Is The Baseline For Inclusion It shows up most in what we invite (and what we ignore). Some conversations stay with you. Not because they were dramatic. Not because they were controversial. But because they were grounded… human… and quietly powerful. That’s exactly how I’d describe my...
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Respect Is About Attention | Episode #030 | Ferose V R
Ferose V R is a dear friend, mentor, a leader I admire deeply, and one of the most grounded storytellers I know. Ferose currently serves as a Senior Vice President at SAP, leading the SAP Academy for Engineering based in the Bay Area. But titles, as Ferose reminded me, don’t tell the full story.…
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Rip Currents and The Age of AI | Episode #029 | Bobby Bakshi
Why “therapy/companionship” is now Gen AI’s #1 use case — and what leaders must do next This morning on my beach walk, I had an “aha.” I was thinking about rip currents. Not as a beach safety topic— but as a metaphor for the world we’re living in right now. Follow the companion LinkedIn…
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Respect Beyond Being Polite | Episode #028 | Azurée Montoute-Lewis
Azurée Montoute-Lewis (Global Chief People Officer, Burson) shares how respect manifests in measurable ways across regions, generations, and real-world cultural challenges. I recently sat down with Azurée S. Montoute-Lewis, MBA, SPHR, Global Chief People Officer at Burson, a global communications...
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Servant Leadership and Respect | Episode #027 | Howard Behar
Greetings Friends, This week’s Leading With Respect conversation is a truly special one for me. I’m honored to feature, Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks, lifelong student of servant leadership, and someone I’ve had the privilege of knowing and learning from for many years. Howard is…
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Servant Leadership and The Factory Floor | Episode #026 | Jonathan Walker
I’m thrilled to introduce this week’s guest: Jonathan Walker, RBLP-T, a leader I deeply admire and a peer in the leadership development space. Jon has spent his career serving others: from his roots in military training and psychology to his current role as a Senior Learning & Development...
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Why Authenticity, Curiosity & Conversation Still Matter | Episode #025 | Britt Provost
This week, I’m thrilled to share a conversation that has been a long time coming. My dear friend from the Seattle leadership community, Britt Provost, joined me for a powerful dialogue on respect, trust, and the courage it takes to lead in complex times. For more than a decade, Britt has served…
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Where People Feel Truly Seen | Episode #024 | Analiese Báez Brown
Welcome everyone. I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s conversation with someone whose work and presence radiate purpose and care. Today, I’m joined by Analiese Báez Brown, PHR the Chief People Officer at CampMinder, a technology company serving summer camps across the country. From the moment…
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Seeing People for Who They Are and Who They Are Becoming | Episode #023 | Megan Fanale
Hello everyone, This week’s episode of Leading With Respect is a special one. I had the joy of sitting down with Megan Fanale, the COO of Abilitie, the global leadership development organization known for delivering world-class, team-based competitive business simulations and AI case studies. As...
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Seeing 8 Billion Archetypes | Episode #022 | Irada Sadykhova
Hello everyone — This week’s Leading with Respect conversation was one I’ll remember for a long time. My guest, Irada, is not only a fellow Microsoft alum but also a true thought leader in organizational development, blending technical depth and cultural wisdom. Originally from St. Petersburg,...
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Kindness and Empowerment | Episode #021 | Laurel Shulert
This week’s Leading with Respect conversation brings us to SAP, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Laurel Schuler, Head of Learning Design & Development. Laurel leads a talented team of instructional and graphic designers focused on enablement and internal training across SAP. This role...
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Dignity and The Courage to Slow Down | Episode #020 | Lacee Jacobs
I’m thrilled to share this week’s Leading with Respect conversation with Lacee Jacobs, a dear friend, respected peer, and someone whose work continues to shape how leaders think about dignity, respect, and humanity in the workplace. Lacee is the CEO and Founder of The Coaching Salon, a coaching…
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Seeing Value In Every Person | Episode #019 | Jordan Tippett
Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s Leading with Respect conversation with Jordan Tippett a leader I’ve admired since his time at Abilitie. Today, Jordan serves as Chief Operating Officer at Corinthian Foods, where he’s translating that same passion into daily leadership…
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Care, Courage & Building Inclusive Cultures | Episode #018 | Arthur Woods
Hello everyone, I’m always excited about my guests, but this week’s conversation feels extra special. Arthur Woods is not only a longtime friend and former Googler, but also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, co-founder of multiple HR tech ventures, and one of the most thoughtful voices on equity,...
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Human Centered Learning | Episode #017 | Serena Christianson
I’m excited to share my recent conversation with Serena Christiansona fellow professional in Learning & Development and Organizational Development. Serena is at Intel. She brings a unique blend of human-centered design, leadership insight, and even tap dance artistry into her approach to respect...
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Transformation and the "Software" of Organizations | Episode #016 | Hardeep Kaur
In this week’s Leading With Respect conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hardeep Kaur a seasoned pharma leader with 30 years of experience spanning manufacturing, transformation, and change leadership. Our discussion unpacked the interplay between respect, trust, and the adoption of...
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Human-to-Human Leadership | Episode #015 | Ben Sieke
This week, I’m excited to share a conversation with someone I’ve known and admired in the learning and development community for quite some time: Ben Sieke. Ben has spent his career helping organizations grow by investing in people. Most recently, he led the learning function at Delta Dental for...
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Being Bold About Respect | Episode #014 | Jigar Thakkar
This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Jigar Thakkar a fellow Microsoft alum whose journey embodies both innovation and leadership at scale. Jigar spent nearly two decades at Microsoft, playing pivotal roles across products from Dynamics CRM to Windows Phone, Bing, and MSN. Most notably,...
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An L&D Perspective on Respect | Episode #013 | Jess Almlie
This week's episode of Leading With Respect features a conversation with Jess Almlie a former Vice President of Learning and a dynamic leader in the learning and development field. She is passionate about empowering L&D professionals to increase our impact by evolving from order takers to…
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Listening, Action and Equality | Episode #012 | Peter Morada
In this episode of Leading with Respect, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a longtime friend and former client, Peter Morada. We first worked together during his time at AT&T, and since then, he’s led teams at Amazon and now at Premera Blue Cross, where he oversees Brand and Voice of the...
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Unlocking Humanity in a Fear-Driven World | Episode #011 | Maryanne Battles
I’m delighted to share my latest Leading With Respect conversation. In this episode, I spoke with Maryanne Battles, a fellow Microsoft alum, whose career journey has also taken her through Google, the Gates Foundation, and private equity firms. Maryanne brings a rare perspective: she has seen...
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From Fear to Love, and the Magic in Between | Episode #010 | Ruby Deol
In this week’s Leading with Respect, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ruby Deol Chief Operating Officer at Alert Enterprise, a company that brings people, processes, data and technology together in true security convergence. Trust is at the center of everything they do. Ruby’s leadership...
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From Golden Rule to Platinum Rule | Episode #009 | Ian Kawetschanky
In this week’s episode of Leading with Respect, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a longtime friend and fellow global citizen, Ian Kawetschanky, who is now the Chief of Staff at SupportNinja. Ian and I first crossed paths through the international student leadership organization, AIESEC.…
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Leading With Respect: It Starts with YOU | Episode #008 | Tammy Snow
“Respect begins with self-respect.” That simple but powerful idea came up early in my conversation with Tammy Snow, and it anchored everything we explored together. Tammy is a longtime friend from my Microsoft days and now serves as Vice President of Research, Analytics, and Design (RAD) at...
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Bringing Humanity to Business Hustle | Episode #007 | Ivan Fernandez
How do you build a thriving business grounded in respect? Meet Ivan Fernandez, CISSP, the founder and CEO of SPN Networks, a 24-year-old IT and cybersecurity firm that Ivan launched straight out of high school, with no marketing plan, just grit, hustle, and a commitment to service. Today, his...
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Accountability at the Heart of RESPECT | Episode #006 | Kati Quigley
I’m honored to bring you a conversation with someone I’ve admired since our Microsoft days, Kati Quigley. Kati has built an extraordinary career in global marketing. She is the Vice President of Portfolio and Brand Marketing @ BMC Software. Kati is also a LinkedIn Top Leadership Voice. Beyond her...
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Leading with Purpose, Impact & Humanity | Episode #005 | Terri Maxwell
In this episode of Conversations About Respect, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Terri Maxwell, CEO of Shift/Co and a powerful force behind a movement of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Though she’s relatively new to my world, Terri already feels like a kindred spirit. Her clarity,...
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A CMO's Views on RESPECT | Episode #004 | Sheryl Tullis
In this fourth episode in the “Conversations About Respect” series, I had the deep honor of reconnecting with a dear friend, mentor, and former Microsoft colleague, Sheryl Tullis. Sheryl’s career has been a masterclass in breaking barriers—beginning at West Point in the early years of its co-ed...
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Bridging Cultures With Curiosity | Episode #003 | Pankaj Rai
“If I respect you, I am open-minded, I’m listening, and therefore, I’m learning.” — Pankaj Rai In our increasingly polarized and fast-moving world, it’s tempting to rush past differences in search of quick alignment. What if we remember to start with curiosity? In Episode 18 of Conversations…
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Leading With Respect by Bobby Bakshi explores how respect shapes leadership, culture, and business success — through candid conversations with executives and thought leaders.
Respect isn’t just a value — it’s a business advantage.
In Leading With Respect by Bobby Bakshi, you’ll hear insightful, unfiltered conversations with executives, culture builders, and change-makers who are redefining leadership in today’s workplaces. Together, we explore how respect drives trust, engagement, and results — across teams, organizations, and industries.
Each episode connects back to The RESPECT Quotient™ framework — Recognize, Empathize, Stretch, Prioritize, Empower, Commit, and Transform, created by Bobby Bakshi Consulting LLC, offering practical lessons you can apply as a C-suite leader, manager, Head of HR/People & Culture, or culture champion.
Bobby Bakshi is a leadership development consultant, culture transformation expert, and a
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