The Leadership Line
Leading people, growing organizations, and optimizing opportunities is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, drive, discipline and maybe just a dash of good fortune. Tammy and Scott, mavericks, business owners, life-long learners, collaborators and sometimes competitors join forces to explore the world of work. They tackle real-life work issues – everything from jerks at work to organizational burnout. And while they may not always agree – Tammy and Scott’s experience, perspective and practical advice helps viewers turn the kaleidoscope, examine options and alternatives, and identify actionable solutions.
Episodes
229 episodes
The Art of Saying No at Work
Ever been handed “one more thing” and wondered whether pushing back would help you or haunt you? We dig into the real art of saying no at work—how to protect your bandwidth without damaging trust, and how to turn tense requests into clear decis...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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21:16
The Dangers of Me-First Culture
Are we becoming workplace jerks in our quest for self-care? This provocative question frames our candid conversation about a troubling trend in modern self-help literature.When bestsellers like "The Courage to Be Disliked" and "The Subt...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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12:52
When Your True Self Shows Up at Work
Have you ever wondered if you can truly be your authentic self at work? That question lies at the heart of our conversation, sparked by a hilarious meme: "I accidentally used my real personality at work today. I'll just take myself to HR."<...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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28:29
What Really Drives Career Satisfaction?
Have you ever felt trapped in your career, wondering if the only way up is out? This candid conversation delves into the fascinating dynamics of succession planning and career advancement within organizations.We tackle the uncomfortable...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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20:32
The Art of Customer Follow-Up
Have you ever been bombarded with sales calls after showing the slightest interest in a product or service? That frustrating experience is exactly what we tackle in this candid conversation about marketing follow-up strategies that actually wor...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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15:47
The Myths HR Never Told You
What if many of the HR "rules" you've always followed aren't actually rules at all? This eye-opening exploration of workplace urban legends challenges common misconceptions about human resources practices that have become deeply embedded in org...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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17:58
The Hidden Cost of Leading: Understanding and Overcoming Decision Fatigue
Ever found yourself so mentally drained at the end of a workday that you can't even decide what to eat for dinner? That's decision fatigue in action – a leadership challenge that silently erodes effectiveness and energy.During our candi...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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22:15
Leading Through Change
What happens when you're responsible for leading a change you don't fully believe in? This question sits at the heart of modern leadership challenges, where changes arrive faster than ever and often from sources beyond our control.For l...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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23:01
The Double-Edged Leadership Sword
Every strength has a shadow side. That confident communication style that makes you so persuasive? It might be shutting down the very conversations you're trying to create. Those brilliant ideas constantly flowing from your mind? They could be ...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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22:11
The Hidden Power of Embracing Failure
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn." This simple yet profound statement encapsulates a crucial mindset for effective leadership and personal growth. Our conversation dives deep into the transformative power of embracing failure as a cataly...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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22:23
Scaling Up: Leadership Lessons from SHRM 2025
What happens when you take a leap from conferences with 2,000 people to 22,700 attendees at a national event? The BecomeMore team discovered both the power of preparation and the humbling reality that what you think is mastery may only be the b...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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21:37
You're Wasting Excellence If...
What happens when our pursuit of excellence crosses the line into wasted effort? We dive into the psychology behind "wasted excellence" – that tendency to overcomplicate, overthink, and overdeliver when it doesn't actually serve anyone....
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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20:13
Unmasking Our Mental Shortcuts: How Cognitive Biases Shape Our Thinking
Ever wondered why you rush to judgment, follow trends without thinking, or believe you're always right? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation, the entire Become More team gathers to unpack the cognitive bias personas introduced in...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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21:58
Fostering a Culture of Thought: Tactics for Modern Leaders
Diving beneath surface-level leadership advice, our conversation explores how to truly foster environments where thinking flourishes. We unpack two pivotal tactics from our new book that transform organizational culture: the power of reading an...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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12:02
Unmasking the HR Urban Legend That's Killing Your Culture
Ever wondered why that technically brilliant hire turned out to be your biggest management headache? In our fascinating conversation Scott and Tammy reveal the critical blind spot in most hiring processes that leads organizations to repeatedly ...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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16:03
Can "Lazy Leadership" Help You?
Leadership transitions demand fundamental shifts in how we create value. Moving from frontline supervisor to executive means evolving from performing tasks to developing others who can multiply your impact exponentially. Yet this critical trans...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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26:16
There's Never Just One Right Answer: Moving Through Fear Together
Fear lies at the heart of resistance to organizational change. This revealing conversation explores how leaders can navigate the complex emotional landscape that emerges when teams face significant transitions.What makes change feel so ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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16:06
Beyond the Easy Button
Scott and Tammy return from hiatus with exciting news—they've published a book called "Think" that addresses a pervasive modern problem: our collective habit of shallow thinking. Rather than suggesting people don't think at all, they observe th...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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20:49
Are You Thinking Hardly or Hardly Thinking?
Ever wondered why we sometimes make snap judgments, nod along without understanding, or rush into action without thinking? It's not because we're incompetent—it's because our brains love shortcuts.Cognitive biases are the brain's method...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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25:31
When Skimming the Surface Sinks Your Potential
Thinking patterns can make or break your career trajectory, and nowhere is this more evident than in how people approach new information. Our conversation today dives into the fascinating case of "Sal," a recent graduate whose dismissive attitu...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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15:44
Martyrs, Mind Readers, and Midnight Pizza: The Workplace Chaos Chronicles
Are you constantly putting out fires at work? That's not a leadership strategy—it's a symptom.Ever worked in an organization where crisis mode is the default setting? Where teams pride themselves on their ability to "turn on a dime," or...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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22:42
Monkey Business: The Art of Avoiding Reverse Delegation
Reverse delegation might be silently sabotaging your leadership effectiveness and your team's growth. In this eye-opening conversation, Scott and Tammy tackle the widespread phenomenon where well-intentioned leaders find themselves taking back ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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18:02
Are Scott and Tammy Meeting their Commitments?
This week Tammy and Scott talk about how they are doing in regards to their commitments for 2025. How do you think they are doing? What is their grade? Whoa - Karman is holding them to it!!Questions or topic suggestions?
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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33:18
Strategy Isn't Planning
This week Tammy and Scott talk about strategic execution, delegation and checking in. As you look at your organizations strategy, what percentage do you actually accomplish?Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know!
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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36:09
What do you Create and Allow as a Leader?
This week Tammy and Scott talk about what we create as leaders and what we are responsible for. While creating people is a core work product (check out last weeks episode) what we create and allow in the work environment is also a respons...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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23:41