The Leader in You

By Connect your people; transform you culture. With Dr. Lola Gershfeld

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Description

The Leader in You podcast is brought to you by EmC Leaders, helping companies to master the art of relationships so they can spend less time on people issues and more time accomplishing their most important goals. 

We combine the science of attachment and emotional connection with insight from the last 20 years to overcome workplace conflict issues, build strong team relationships, and create a connected culture.

Your hosts, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian.



Episode Date
108. We Had a Conflict at Dinner—Here’s What Happened Next | Aric Bostick
Sep 26, 2026
107. When “I’m Fine” Isn’t Fine: How Leaders Can Create Safety When Someone Is Struggling
Sep 20, 2026
106. From Conflict to Connection: Finding Emotional Balance at Work
Sep 10, 2026
105. Why Feeling Seen Changes Everything: Aric Bostick on Attachment, Trust, and Resilience at Work
Sep 03, 2026
104. The Secure Leader Goes First: Dr. Jaime Goff on Vulnerability, Trust & Attachment at Work
Aug 25, 2026
103. Why Conflict Isn’t Really About the Content: 5 Years of Emotional Connection
Aug 19, 2026
Ep. 102 – Silence Isn’t Peace: What It Means When Teams Stop Talking
Aug 15, 2026
101. When Trauma Hits the Workplace: Helping Teams Heal and Move Forward
Aug 06, 2026
100. Stay Curious, Not Critical: How Curiosity Transforms Conflict into Connection
Jul 30, 2026
99. Organized Chaos: Turning Chaotic Emotions into Organized Conversations
Jul 23, 2026
98. Aggression on the Court: Caitlin Clark vs. Stephanie White
Jul 15, 2026
97. Developing Relentless Empathy to Navigate Team Challenges
Jul 08, 2026
96. The Top Onboarding Training Gap: Teaching New Hires How to Navigate Team Conflict
Jun 10, 2026
95. Why You Hate Making Decisions at Work - The VERSE Model
Jun 03, 2026
94. AI Was Everywhere at ATD… But This Is What Stood Out
May 27, 2026
93. Live from ATD: Thriving Talent in the Age of AI with Aoife O'Brien
May 20, 2026
92. Live from ATD: Disengaged Teams Don’t Happen by Accident
May 19, 2026
91. Why Workplace Conflict Feels So Personal: The Attachment Patterns Behind Leadership & Team Dynamics
May 14, 2026
90. Beyond Culture: Why Human Connection Works Everywhere
May 07, 2026
89. Why You React the Way You Do at Work - Now vs. Later with Karen Thrall
Apr 22, 2026
88. From Space to the Heart: Why Connection Is What Brings Us Together
Apr 14, 2026
87. Your Future Self Will Thank You - If You Master This First
Apr 08, 2026
86. Men and Emotions - Your Vulnerability Is a Strength - Not a Weakness
Mar 25, 2026
85. Beat the Fight in 4 Steps
Mar 11, 2026
84. Psychological Safety vs Emotional Safety
Mar 05, 2026
83. Pause Before You Lead
Mar 04, 2026
82. When Positive Thinking Fails
Feb 24, 2026
81. Success in Vulnerability
Feb 18, 2026
80. When Silence Becomes a Lawsuit - The Hidden Cost of Manager Avoidance
Feb 13, 2026
79. Love Is in the Air - Why Emotional Connection Changes Everything at Work
Feb 05, 2026
78. Turning Leadership Turmoil Into Purpose
Jan 29, 2026
77. The Real Reason You’re So Sensitive at Work
Jan 22, 2026
76. New YEAR micro Habit that will change your leadership
Jan 07, 2026
75. Through Tragedy Came Light - A Personal Interview with Dr. Lola
Dec 17, 2025
74. Philosopher Turned Conflict Expert - Hear It from Merry
Dec 10, 2025
73. The Next Generation of Emotional Leaders
Dec 03, 2025
72. Why We Act Weird at Work
Nov 26, 2025
71. Keeping Your Focus
Nov 19, 2025
70. Becoming a Secure Leader
Nov 13, 2025
69. Bringing People Home
Nov 05, 2025
68. When Conflict Throws a Curveball
Oct 28, 2025
67. A FIGHT no one EXPECTED in Aerospace Engineering - ATD OrgDev Day 2
Oct 22, 2025
66. Yes, And - ATD OrgDev Day 1
Oct 21, 2025
65. Stuck, Stressed, or Disconnected? There’s a Way Out.
Oct 15, 2025
64. THE SECRET Ingredient to Team TRANSFORMATION
Oct 08, 2025
63. L-TEMPO - Turning Conflict into Connection at Work and Beyond
Oct 01, 2025
62. Pac-Man at Work-Breaking the Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycle with Niamh Hannan
Sep 24, 2025
61. CHARLIE KIRK's ASSASSINATION and what we have to say about it
Sep 18, 2025
60. Thinking Like a Researcher - Dr. Alaina Szlachta on Data, Mindset, and Measuring What Matters
Sep 10, 2025
59. The Secret to Healthy Team Relationships
Sep 05, 2025
58. When Teams Miss Each Other - Breaking Free from Emotional Disconnect at Work
Aug 21, 2025
57. Team Is Not Fine - How to Spot Disconnection and Repair It Before It’s Too Late
Aug 15, 2025
56. Cheaters at the Coldplay Concert
Jul 31, 2025
55. Holding Two Truths - The Hidden Superpower of Emotionally Attuned Leaders
Jul 24, 2025
54. Becoming Better - Healing, Mindsets & the Inner Work of Leadership with Ryan Gottfredson
Jul 15, 2025
53. The Seven Coaching Styles Every Leader Needs - A Conversation with OwlHub's David Morelli and Alexandria Scobee
Jul 10, 2025
52. Slice It Thinner & Catch the Bullet - Two Techniques to Create a Bonding Moment
Jul 07, 2025
51. The Shift From Team Player to People Leader
Jun 28, 2025
50. We Resolved the Conflict Between Elon Musk and President Trump
Jun 16, 2025
49. What’s Breaking Your Company Culture And How to Fix It
Jun 05, 2025
48. It Was Just a Question-Until It Wasn’t
May 25, 2025
47. Day 4 - 5 Quick Wins to Better Manage Team Conflict
May 20, 2025
46. Day 3 ATD Recap - Therapy is Like Skin Care
May 19, 2025
45. Day 2: Ahhh!! We can't believe this happened!!
May 18, 2025
44. ATD Conference Day 1: Six Steps to Resolving Conflicts
May 17, 2025
43. When Family Becomes Business: Tragedy to Triumph
May 14, 2025
42. Undercover EmC: Investigating Team Disconnection
May 07, 2025
41. Calming the Storm: Navigating and De-escalating Customer Aggression
May 01, 2025
40. The Ripple Effects of Incivility: Why You Hate Your Job
Apr 16, 2025
39. Is Lying Getting You Where You Want to Be at Work?
Apr 01, 2025
38. We Can't Believe FranklinCovey is Teaching This!
Mar 18, 2025
37. We Resolved The Conflict Between President Trump and President Zelensky!
Mar 05, 2025
36. The Power of Emotional Awareness: Transforming Workplace & Personal Relationships
Feb 24, 2025
35. The Top Communication Mistake in Teams: Not Responding and How to Overcome It
Jan 24, 2025
34. Transforming Workplace Culture with EmC Certification
Nov 19, 2024
33. Mental Health in the Workplace
Oct 25, 2024
32. Fostering Healing Connections: Relationship-Based Care® in Leadership
Aug 13, 2024
31. The Foundation of the EmC Process - Dedication to Dr. Sue Johnson
May 23, 2024
30. Emotional Connection in Leadership: Unleashing Potential and Fostering Innovation
Apr 21, 2024
29. Avoiding the Negative Cycle on a Nonprofit Team
Mar 25, 2024
28. Intensive Team Sessions
Feb 26, 2024
27. Not Feeling Great at Work? Understanding Emotions and Relationships.
Feb 01, 2024
26. Am I Being Childish?
Dec 05, 2023
25. How to Navigate Trauma in the Workplace.
Nov 01, 2023
24. Feeling Angry at Work? How to Use Attachment Theory to Build Trust and Combat Toxic Work Environments.
Oct 24, 2023
23. Becoming A Better Coach or Mentor by Understanding Attachment & Emotional Connection
Oct 11, 2023
22. Are Surface Emotions Really Representative of a Person's Personality?
Oct 03, 2023
21. New Job? New Boss? Why Millenials Experience Fear in The Workplace And How We Can Handle That Better
Sep 06, 2023
20. 5 Things That Sabotage Team Productivity
Jun 24, 2023
19. 5 Quick Wins To Better Bond Your Team
May 15, 2023
18. The Role of Emotions in Employee Engement
Apr 11, 2023
17. How To Improve Team Dynamics
Apr 10, 2023
16. Avoid Workplace Conflict by Centering on Emotions
Mar 28, 2023
15. Types of Negative Interactions and How to Shift Workplace Conflicts
Mar 08, 2023
14. Having The Same Repetitive Conflicts at Work? Create a Positive Shift in Your Interactions
Jan 18, 2023
13. Why EmC is Key to Creating Healthy Team Dynamics and a Positive Culture
Jan 09, 2023
12. Trust Issues at The Workplace? What We Can Do to Increase Trustworthy Behaviors at Work
Dec 14, 2022
11. The Importance of Emotional Connection Within an Organization to Boost Performance
Oct 27, 2022
10. Talent Retention Starts with Emotional Connection
Jun 29, 2022
9. Building a Connected Organizational Culture with Alejandro Tocigl, CEO of Miroculus
Dec 17, 2021
8. A Roadmap to Transformation And Fulfillment with Rocky Bandzeladze
Jul 17, 2021
7. Putting People First, Emotional Connection as your Talent Management Strategy
Jul 03, 2021
6. About the Book: Emotional Connection, The EmC Strategy
May 12, 2021
5. Organizational Development and Cultural Transformation with Dawn Reese, CEO of The Wooden Floor
May 07, 2021
4. How to Let Your Inner Leader Emerge
Mar 31, 2021
3. Psychological Safety: What is it and how can you develop it in your organization?
Mar 08, 2021
2. Fear of Failure
Mar 05, 2021
1. Emotional Connection: Why it Matters
Feb 20, 2021