The People Experience Podcast
by April Gorelik
Leadership, culture, and everything people! In this podcast I will interview top leaders in environmental, energy, and manufacturing industries, gleaning top insights that you can use to create actionable strategies for your organization.
Episodes
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Focused, But Detached
In this episode, Anton and I talk through the final chapter of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Focused, But Detached.
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Humble, Not Passive
On this episode, Anton and I talk through chapter 11 in The Dichotomy of Leadership: Humble, Not Passive.
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Plan, But Don't Overplan
In this episode, Anton and I talk through Chapter 10 of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Plan, But Don't Overplan.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - A Leader and A Follower
In this episode I talk you through the chapter: A Leader and A Follower in The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
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Hold People Accountable, Don't Hold Hands
In this episode Anton and I go through the chapter Hold People Accountable, Don't Hold Hands in The Dichotomy of Leadership.
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Disciplined, Not Rigid
In this episode, Anton and I talk about the chapter Disciplined, Not Rigid in The Dichotomy of Leadership.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - Aggressive, Not Reckless
In this episode, Anton and I talk through the chapter: Aggressive, Not Reckless in The Dichotomy of Leadership.
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Train Hard, But Train Smart
In this episode, I walk through the chapter Train Hard, But Train Smart from The Dichotomy of Leadership.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - When to Mentor, When to Fire
In this episode, Anton and I talk through When to Mentor, When to Fire from The Dichotomy of Leadership.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - Chapter 3
In this episode Anton and I walk through chapter 3 of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Resolute, But Not Overbearing.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - Own it All, But Empower Others
In this episode, I talk through chapter two of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Own it All, But Empower Others. Its the dichotomy between micromanaging and being too hands off.
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The Dichotomy of Leadership - The Ultimate Dichotomy
In this episode, I kick off The Dichotomy of Leadership with chapter one: The Ultimate Dichotomy. It is basically all things lay offs.
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The Ideal Team Player - Self Assessment
In this episode, I do a deep dive into my self-assessment and talk through the ways to improve each virtue.
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The Ideal Team Player - The Model
In this episode, Anton and I talk through the model of The Ideal Team Player and at the very end I test out a few of the interview questions on him.
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Executive Dysfunction
In this episode I do my very best to talk through how to approach behavioral issues within an organizations top tiers. Why it matters, how to start the conversation, and how to maintain a functioning executive team with strong personalities.
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The Ideal Team Player - Part 5
In this episode Steve and I talk about part 5 of The Ideal Team Player. But really we talk about what humble, hungry, smart means to us and who we feel like represents each characteristic best.
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The Ideal Team Player - Part Four: Implementation
In this episode I review part four of The Ideal Team Player, Implementation. I also reveal the three words I think best describe the ideal team player for TAS.
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The Ideal Team Player - Part 3
In this episode I talk through part 3 of The Ideal Team Player. Plus I throw in some insight on recruiting.
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The Ideal Team Player - The Fable Part 1 & 2
In this episode, I introduce The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni. We start talking through part one and two of The Fable.
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Adaptability & Mega-Managers
Anton and I dig in deep to the Coinbase move from traditional managers to coach-player and mega managers. From adaptability to alignment and everywhere in between we explore the future of the workplace.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 12
In this episode we talk through the last chapter of Extreme Ownership, Discipline is Freedom.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 11
In this episode I talk through chapter 11 of Extreme Ownership, Decisiveness Amid Uncertainty.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 10
In this chapter we talk about leading up and down the chain of command.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 9
In this episode I talk through Chapter 9 of Extreme Ownership, Planning. Plus I give you some insight into how I de-escalate intense situations.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 8
In this episode, Steve Bubert and I talk through chapter 8 of Extreme Ownership, Decentralized Command.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 7
In this episode I talk through chapter 7 of Extreme Ownership, Prioritize and Execute.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 6
On this week's episode I talk through chapter 6 of Extreme Ownership, Simple. Simplicity is something I struggle with as you will find out in this episode. But nonetheless it is extremely important!
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 5
In this week's episode we go through Chapter 5 of Extreme Ownership, Cover and Move. It's all about teamwork!
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 4
In this episode I talk through chapter 4 of Extreme Ownership. It is all about ego!
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 3
In this episode, Anton and I talk through chapter 3 of Extreme Ownership. Its all about believing in the mission and understanding the why when the ask seems a bit off.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter 2
In this episode we talk through chapter two of Extreme Ownership. Here's a hint: there are no bad teams, just bad leaders.
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Extreme Ownership - Chapter One
In this episode, I am joined by a special guest, my six year old! We talk about chapter one of Extreme Ownership and all about AI. It is a bit silly but quite meaningful. I hope you enjoy!
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Extreme Ownership - Introduction
In this episode, I talk through the introduction of Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. I also highlight the first five weeks at TAS and what is to come. This is a great episode that bounces around between leadership and organization. Have fun!
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Leading Change - Chapter 12
In this episode, Steve Bubert and I debate whether or not leaders are born or can be taught, diving deep into what helped each of us become the leaders we are today.
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Leading Change - Chapter 11
In this episode, we talk about chapter 11 of Leading Change by John Kotter, The Organization of the Future. And as a bonus, I lead you through a series of questions to help you think through what your possible future could look like.
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Leading Change - Chapter 10
In this week's podcast we talk about chapter 10 of Leading Change, Anchoring New Approaches in the Culture. Have you ever tried changing an organization's culture? What about changing a culture you don't even fully understand? Well, that is where I am at and in this podcast I explore my options,...
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Leading Change - Chapter 9
In this episode we talk through chapter 9 of Leading Change, Consolidating Gains and Producing More Change. But really, we talk about systems and interdependencies within organizations.
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Leading Change - Chapter 8
In this episode, we talk through chapter 8 of Leading change. We discuss why small victories are so important, whether a company is going through change or not.
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Leading Change - Chapter 7
In this episode we talk all about empowering employees at every level and the four roadblocks that disempower and disengage.
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Leading Change - Chapter 6
In this episode we talk through Chapter 6 of Leading Change, Communicating the Vision.
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Leading Change - Chapter 5
In this chapter we talk about creating a vision and as a bonus, I use Gemini to create a new and improved vision.
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Leading Change - Chapter 4
In this episode, we walk through building a change coalition and all of the things that come along with it. From AI to snakes in the building, join me for a conversation around all things people and trust.
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Leading Change - Chapter 3
In this episode, I am joined by Lorraine Lewis, aka my mom, to talk about chapter 3 of Leading Change. We take a deep dive into complacency and creating urgency in the org, reliving our own experiences and lessons learned.
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Leading Change - Chapter 2
In this episode we go through chapter 2 of Leading Change by John Kotter. We talk through the 8 stages of successful change plus a little more.
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Creating Urgency
In this episode, Steve Bubert and I talk about our top priorities for 2026 and how we can create a true sense of urgency around them. Sprinkle in some impromptu feedback and this is an episode you do not want to miss!
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Leading Change - Chapter 1
Anton Gorelik and I discuss chapter one of Leading Change by John Kotter, covering the top 8 reasons, according to John, why organizations fail at change management.
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Performance Reviews and Such
In this week's podcast I talk all about our performance review process and competency framework.
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Monday Morning Leadership - Chapter 8
In this episode, I take you through the last chapter of Monday Morning Leadership. I talk all about dealing with negativity and how to get out of your comfort zone.
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Monday Morning Leadership - Chapter 7
In this week’s podcast you get a sneak peek into our weekly Monday Morning Leadership Discussions. Our morning panel consists of Arturo Martinez, Safety Manager for the Gulf, Sabrina Gonzalez, People Experience Generalist for the Gulf, and Lacey Daluz, Safety Manager for the West. You will hear…
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Monday Morning Leadership - Chapter 6
In this episode, Lacey DaLuz, Safety Manager in the West, talks to us about how she manages her to-do's even in the midst of chaos. From time management tactics to just grinding through, Lacey has tips and tricks to help us all get through our most hectic days.
About this show
Leadership, culture, and everything people! In this podcast I will interview top leaders in environmental, energy, and manufacturing industries, gleaning top insights that you can use to create actionable strategies for your organization.
Hosted by
April Gorelik