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
86. Stop Managing Performance. Start Leading People
You've half-composed the correction in your head before the conversation even starts. You know exactly what you're going to say, “you need to show more initiative”,  but some part of you already knows it's not going to land the way you want it to. That's because naming the foul isn't the same as building the route.
In this episode, we discuss a different way to run performance conversations; one where you get curious about what's going on before any correction.Â
85. Stop Being Busy. Start Being Strategic.Â
You just spent another week putting out fires, saying yes to everything, and going to bed exhausted — but if someone asked you how your success is actually measured, could you answer in one sentence?
Most high performers can't.Â
In this episode, IÂ help you define where your time and energy should be going. I'll show you how to turn that clarity into a Quarterly Action Plan that makes you more valuable, not busier. This is about being intentional, not adding more to your plate.
84. How to Build a Leadership Program with Kris Reyes
My guest, Kris Reyes, sat down in 2017 and designed a ten-month leadership program where participants experience the day-to-day challenges of their peers, and get actionable feedback through their own 360 feedback report. Forty people apply for fifteen spots, every single year, in a company of around 300.
Join me to learn how Kris built Leadership Boardwalk, how he got the entire company to say yes to the concept, and what he'd tell you if you're thinking, "I'd love to build something like this."
83. Building a Destination Workplace with Jason Behrmann
You already know culture isn’t something you create with a mission statement on the wall. The real question is how to close the gap between what your organization says it values and what people actually experience.
This week, I talk with Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann about creating a destination workplace—a place people want to be, with somewhere to go. We explore the practical leadership tools and systems he uses to turn that idea into everyday reality.
82. Overcoming Resistance to Change
Someone on your team just asked "why are we doing this?" — and some part of you heard resistance.
That reaction makes sense. You're under pressure too. But what if the question isn't the obstacle? In this episode, I'll walk you through a framework I use to explore resistance and transform it into useful informaiton: iCVA — Intention, Concerns, Vision, Action. This framework is expandable. It can serve as a guide for a day-long workshop or a five-minute hallway conversation. I'll give you the specific language and process so you can try it this week.
81. Friends or Foes: Negotiating with a High-Trust Mindset with Allyson Hauck
You walk into the room, and before a word is spoken, your brain may have already decided: friend or foe?
This week, I’m talking with labor attorney Allyson Hauck, who has spent nearly two decades on both sides of the bargaining table. We explore what happens when we enter difficult conversations braced for a fight—and what becomes possible when we shift our mindset.
If you’ve ever walked into a hard conversation already expecting conflict, this episode is for you.
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