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What Leaders Need Now

by Andrea Chilcote

Andrea Chilcote on her What Leaders Need Now podcast series as she explores leadership attributes and practices that will help leaders become more effective with their teams in the workplace. Her conversations include expert guests who bring relatable client stories to help you reconnect with the authentic leader within you.

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Episodes

  1. What Leaders Need Now: Unlocking Potential |E21

    Having the right people and talent on your team is critical to your team’s success and your own. The trick is not only selecting the right people but also identifying and helping their talents blossom. My guest, Michael Sloan, VP of Human Resources at CommonSpirit Health and author of “Unlocking...

  2. What Leaders Need Now: Leading with a Coaching Mindset | E19

    https://youtu.be/-IhUcC72HCw I had the opportunity to preview a new book by Dr. Damian Goldvarg, “Lead with a Coaching Mindset: How the Best Leaders Unlock Potential”, which was released on September 2nd, 2025. Dr. Goldvarg, Ph.D., is not only an author but also an internationally accredited and...

  3. What Leaders Need Now: Emotional Intelligence | Part 4

    Andrea dives into what emotional intelligence is and why leaders need to keep expanding and developing their EQ in this four-part series. In part four, Andrea focuses on building stronger relationships with intentional effort and expanding your comfort zone. https://youtu.be/Zo34LloFlbY

  4. What Leaders Need Now: Emotional Intelligence | Part 3

    Andrea dives into what emotional intelligence is and why leaders need to keep expanding and developing their EQ in this four-part series. In part three, Andrea focuses on reading others, shifting our attention outward and the different levels of listening. https://youtu.be/H2WbMOpqrsw

  5. What Leaders Need Now: Emotional Intelligence | Part 2

    Andrea dives into what emotional intelligence is and why leaders need to keep expanding and developing their EQ in this four-part series. In part two, Andrea focuses on self-management of our emotions and giving ourselves a “split-second space” to get centered. https://youtu.be/jNLzR2-qLpY

  6. What Leaders Need Now: Emotional Intelligence | Part 1

    Andrea dives into what emotional intelligence is and why leaders need to keep expanding and developing their EQ in this four-part series. In part one, Andrea focuses on self-awareness and getting into tune with your emotions. https://youtu.be/QQ9mbILnfEY

  7. Three Leadership Qualities the World Desperately Needs | The Leadership Foundry Podcast

    I had the opportunity to sit down with my longtime colleague and friend, Randy Hain, and his business partner, Brandon Smith, to discuss leadership courage and findings in my What Leaders Need Now Leadership Assessment. They asked some thought-provoking questions and provided me with the...

  8. What Leaders Need Now: Lead Together | Episode 17

    A few months ago a previous podcast guest recommended a book to me and suggested I talk to the author. Thank you, Dr. Cascario! Psychology researcher and author, Tania Luna, wrote a very special book on power, Lead Together: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team. Her approach to the...

  9. What Leaders Need Now: Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader | Episode 16

    I once again had the pleasure of hosting my good friend and fellow executive coach, Randy Hain, as my guest on the What Leaders Need Now podcast. We discussed Randy's newest book, Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader, which is Randy’s 11th book! I’m always amazed at how Randy runs his own business…

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  10. What Leaders Need Now: Power, for All | Episode 15

    I had the incredible opportunity to meet and interview Dr. Tiziana Casciaro, who co-wrote a book entitled "Power, for All: How it Works and Why It's Everyone's Business." It is a page-turner! I was so excited when she agreed to be a guest on my podcast series to explain how power is one of the…

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  11. What Leaders Need Now: Honoring Your Natural Rhythm to Maximize Your Strengths | Episode 14

    I had the opportunity to attend a thought provoking webinar, so I asked the hosts, Taryn Laasko and Cynthia Gene, to join me on my next podcast. The discussion centered around topics such as burnout (which I'm keenly interested in), our personal "seasons", and our expectations for performance.

  12. What Leaders Need Now: The Possible Self | Episode 13

    Change is hard. Sometimes it feels impossible to change our behaviors, no matter how simple or monumental they might be. Why is that? Dr. Maja Djikic, professor and author of The Possible Self, explains the science behind why we fail and what key ingredients we're missing for sustainable change…

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  13. What Leaders Need Now: Why Have an Executive Coach | Episode 12

    Have you ever considered working with an executive coach, but weren’t sure if it would be right for you? Andrea talks with Virginia Neiswender, Associate General Counsel at Cox Enterprises, and David Clapp, Managing Partner of CarterBaldwin Executive Search, about why they started working with a...

  14. What Leaders Need Now: Courage in Leadership | Episode 11

    Often you get advice from people who haven’t actually “done it.” Not this time. Janet Barnard, former C-suite leader, who came up from the ranks to help lead a $3.5B business and was the first female in many of her roles, talks with me about courageous leadership. Her thoughtful and spot-on…

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  15. What Leaders Need Now: Agile EQ | Episode 10

    "In terms of getting results, relationships mean everything," was just one of the benefits Carol Horner sees with team and self-assessments. As a 20-year Everything DiSC partner, Carol knows a thing or two about the immense value this assessment can bring in building foundations and trust within…

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  16. What Leaders Need Now: Authenticity | Episode 8

    What Leaders Need Now co-founder, Andrea Chilcote, has a very personal and courageous discussion with former executive and now leadership coach, Dianne Earley, on authenticity. Dianne brings forth some of her experiences and learnings to the benefit of others and provides insight into why…

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  17. What Leaders Need Now: Reflection | Episode 7

    Leadership expert Andrea Chilcote talks with her good friend and colleague, Randy Hain, of Serviam Partners about the power of reflection for today's leaders. Both authors have written extensively about this key practice and its ability to guide leaders in their day-to-day actions. Learn about…

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  18. What Leaders Need Now: Courage in the Workplace | Episode 6

    WLNN co-host Laura Roccaforte is joined by special guest Scott Focht of the Omaha Public Power District and together they discuss courage in the workplace. Scott shares how he developed his leadership courage through the power of yes and calming the chaos by listening to the orchestra of...

  19. What Leaders Need Now: Humility | Episode 5

    Leadership expert Andrea Chilcote talks with Dr. Todd Strumwasser, anesthesiologist, health system executive, and former President of the Northern California Division of CommonSpirit Health, the second largest non-profit hospital chain in the US. Andrea and Dr. Strumwasser discuss his leadership...

  20. Why Leaders Need Courage Now | Episode 4

    Leadership experts Andrea Chilcote and Laura Roccaforte discuss leaders having courage in the workplace. They share personal stories as well as examples from real-life clients. They will show how exhibiting this leadership quality connects you with your team members and aligns with your own…

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  21. Why Leaders Need Self-Compassion in the Workplace | Episode 3

    Leadership experts Andrea Chilcote and Laura Roccaforte discuss the importance of leaders having and demonstrating self-compassion in the workplace. Andrea examines three relatable personas, or archetypes, and how they derail self-compassion. They are joined by Kathy Gauthier, founder of…

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  22. Why Leaders Need Compassion Now: Compassion in the Workplace | Episode 2

    Leadership experts Andrea Chilcote and Laura Roccaforte address the first attribute leaders need now: compassion. Joined by executive coach and mindfulness teacher, Sheppard Lake, they discuss how leaders must be better equipped to recognize when employees are struggling and demonstrate…

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  23. Introduction to What Leaders Need Now | Episode 1

    Is leadership something you take for granted? Have you ever second-guessed your ability to lead your team through these tumultuous times? In this new podcast series, leadership experts Andrea Chilcote and Laura Roccaforte dive into the shifting needs of leaders and their teams and introduce...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Andrea Chilcote on her What Leaders Need Now podcast series as she explores leadership attributes and practices that will help leaders become more effective with their teams in the workplace. Her conversations include expert guests who bring relatable client stories to help you reconnect with the authentic leader within you.

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