THIS Leader Podcast
with Claire Laughlin
THIS Leader podcast explores the transformational, high-impact secrets that turn ordinary people (like you!) into extraordinary leaders!
Leadership transformation awaits!
I'll show you how to navigate complex challenges and improve your impact. Join me each week for real talk about leadership that works in the real world.
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I see you, leader...
Let me guess - your to-do list is a mile long, your team needs support, and you're wondering how you'll get it all done without working another late night?
I get it. I've spent 20 years working with leaders just like you who are trying to do it all (and feeling pretty exhausted in the process).
Here's the thing - it doesn't have to be this way.
I love helping dedicated leaders like you find a better way to lead. One that doesn't require superhuman energy or 60-hour workweeks!
You know what I've discovered? Most leadership advice sounds great in theory but falls apart in the real world of back-to-back meetings and constant fires to put out. That's why I focus on practical solutions that actually work.
Think of my podcast as your weekly leadership toolkit - full of bite-sized strategies you can try out right away. Pop in your earbuds during your morning walk or weekend chores, and let's tackle:
- Building teams that don't need constant hand-holding
- Delegating work (and actually trusting it'll get done right)
- Creating breathing room on your calendar
- Leading in a way that energizes you instead of burning you out
Join me each week for real talk about leadership that works in the real world.
Because you deserve to be the kind of leader who builds great teams AND has time for family dinners, workout sessions, and even a full night's sleep!
Ready to transform your leadership journey? Hit subscribe and let's get started. Your future self (and your team) will thank you!
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Hi! I'm your host.
Claire Laughlin, MA, Organizational Development ConsultantÂ
Hi! I'm Claire Laughlin, and I love helping leaders like you create workplaces where people truly thrive. For over two decades, I've been rolling up my sleeves alongside teams and organizations, using hands-on methods that actually work (because let's face it - theory only gets you so far!).
What lights me up? Watching leaders discover their potential, teams learn to communicate in ways that build trust, and organizations transform into places where people genuinely want to be. With an MA in my toolkit and 20+ years of management experience, I bring practical know-how to every challenge.
I specialize in teaching leaders how to engage their teams, helping managers become more effective facilitators, and showing people how to work better together. I'm also a master facilitator for the Six Types of Working Genius® - a fantastic tool that helps you understand and leverage your natural talents.
My approach? It's all about meeting you where you are and finding solutions that fit your real-world challenges. As a listener to my podcast, you'll walk away with practical strategies that create lasting change.
Want to build a more engaged, energized workplace? Follow along on the THIS Leader Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Latest Episodes
73. Driving For Clarity
 Everyone agrees that clarity matters. But what nobody likes to admit is that clarity is genuinely slippery, and it expires quickly.
One of the most persistent jobs in leadership is creating clarity for your team - over and over and over again.Â
In this episode, I share a practical framework to help you continuously drive for clarity by communicating your vision, framing your standards of behavior, developing clear metrics and milestones, and working with your team to surface the countless assumptions that shape how work actually gets done.
72. Emotions Over Logic: Uncovering Hidden Resistance to Change with Lisa Riegel
Have you ever found yourself explaining something over and over, only to watch the other person become more frustrated, resistant, or shut down completely?
It’s always daunting. The logic is sound and the plan seems straightforward. And yet, nothing seems to land and pushing harder makes it worse.
In this episode, Claire welcomes Dr. Lisa Riegel back to the podcast to explore what's really happening in our brains when change feels threatening.Â
71. Stop Solving. Start Wondering. With Heather Italiano
What if your team spent less time reacting and more time discovering what's possible?Most organizations say they want innovation. But innovation rarely comes from moving faster or solving more problems. It starts with creating space for better questions. In this episode, Claire sits down with fellow Working Genius Master Facilitator Heather Italiano to explore the genius of Wonder, why curiosity is often dismissed in the name of productivity, and how leaders can channel it in ways that lead to better ideas, stronger teams, and more innovative thinking.
70. “I’ve Got Your Back” How Leaders Shape Culture and Commitment
Every time we take a new job or grow into a new role, we take unknowable risks, and we look to those around us to help us understand the unwritten rules and expectations of the role. In those situations, leaders can’t always anticipate the blind spots, but they have a tremendous opportunity to shape the culture.Â
In this episode, I share a story about a difficult situation that left a young employee questioning himself, and the manager who stepped in with a response that changed everything. Because often, leadership isn't about having the right answer. It's about helping someone else trust themselves enough to find it.
69. Time for a Team Tune Up
Have you ever looked around your team and thought: "Nothing is broken... but I think we could do better."? So, they're meeting their metrics, showing up, playing well together (more or less), getting work done. But somehow the energy has become sluggish, and that's not a sign anything's wrong. It's just what happens.Â
This week, we explore the reasons that even healthy teams drift out of alignment over time and I share a practical framework to help you tune things back up before disengagement becomes a bigger problem. If your team feels a little flat lately, this conversation is for you.
68. Collaborating Effectively, Managing-Up, and Breaking Down Silos
“Hey, can you take this on?” It’s a simple question that we hear from colleagues all the time. But when the request lands, your brain starts doing the math.
In this episode, I share a framework for navigating these moments with more clarity and professionalism. Join me to explore what it means to collaborate well across teams, provide great internal service, and “manage up” before saying yes until you’ve actually considered the cost.
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