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156: "Delegation Without Scaffolding Can Break Your People" ft. Alli Murphy
In this co-hosted episode, Erik and Alli break down how great leaders actually delegate, develop people, and engineer growth opportunities. They explore why most stretch projects fail, how to build “scaffolding” around new re...
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May 18, 2026
156: "Delegation Without Scaffolding Can Break Your People" ft. Alli Murphy
In this co-hosted episode, Erik and Alli break down how great leaders actually delegate, develop people, and engineer growth opportunities. They explore why most stretch projects fail, how to build “scaffolding” around new re...
May 15, 2026
155: "Are You Managing Parts Intead of Leading the Whole System?" (reflections on John Dues)
🧠 Erik’s Take Erik came into this conversation with resistance—and left with a complete shift in perspective. That tension became the unlock. What initially felt abstract or overly theoretical (Deming’s “System of Profound Kn...
May 13, 2026
154: John Dues: "What Does a System of Profound Knowledge Really Look Like?"
This conversation with John Dues challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in leadership: that people are the primary drivers of performance. Drawing on W. Edwards Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge , John introdu...
May 12, 2026
153: "Are We Misunderstanding AI Job Loss Completely? ft. Justin Coats
In this follow-up to last week's conversation, Erik and Justin tackle one of the most emotionally charged topics in AI: job displacement. But instead of fear-based predictions, they reframe the conversation entirely. The real...
May 11, 2026
152: "What If Your Team’s Feedback Is the Wake-Up Call You Need?" ft. Alli Murphy
What happens when your team tells you that you’re the problem? In this candid, real-world conversation, Erik and Alli unpack one of the most uncomfortable leadership moments: being told your stress is impacting your team. Ins...
May 8, 2026
151: "Does External Chaos Really Create Internal Opportunity? (reflections on Adam Plouffe)
🧠 Erik’s Take After reflecting on his conversation with Adam Plouffe, Erik realized something important: some of the most brilliant leadership thinking in the world lives quietly inside companies we rarely hear about. Adam ma...
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