# maxine attong (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover maxine attong. Page: Feed: --- ## [The hardest person to lead is yourself](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/The-hardest-person-to-lead-is-yourself-e3jhmr0) _2026-05-18 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ What happens when leadership stops being performance… and starts becoming truth? In this powerful episode, Cathy LaCognata opens up about surviving Hurricane Sandy, rebuilding after devastating loss, leading through COVID, and creating a business rooted in psychological safety instead of fear. This is not another conversation about hustle culture or productivity hacks. This is a conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/120166688/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-18%2F424388927-44100-2-0b224ac926448.mp3) ## [They Want Experience… Just Not From Older People](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/They-Want-Experience-Just-Not-From-Older-People-e3j7nma) _2026-05-11 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong speaks with HR professional Leslie Ferrier-Attong about ageism in the workplace and the challenges facing older professionals in today’s job market. Together, they explore the hidden biases shaping hiring decisions, the pressure to appear younger to remain employable, and why organizations may fear experienced employees who are… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/119839882/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F423951241-44100-2-849db28347436.mp3) ## [I am the problem - Leadership and System Thinking](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/I-am-the-problem---Leadership-and-System-Thinking-e3iglut) _2026-04-26 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong is joined by systems thinking practitioner PeterSeah for a deep exploration of leadership beyond traditional models. They discuss the growing shift toward self-awareness and accountability in leadership, particularly in a post-COVIDworld where leaders are increasingly asking deeper questions about their impact. The conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/119084445/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-26%2F422921193-44100-2-cc759ef284e13.mp3) ## [Your Team Isn’t Closing Sales—It’s a Leadership Design Problem](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/Your-Team-Isnt-Closing-SalesIts-a-Leadership-Design-Problem-e3hgvbb) _2026-04-06 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned (and Reframed) , Maxine Attong and Jarrod Best-Mitchell explore the connection between sales performance, team performance, and leadership decisions. Many organizations struggle with closing sales and assume it is a capability issue. However, this conversation highlights how sales outcomes are often driven by team design, organizational structure, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/118045483/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-6%2F421524287-44100-2-b9a6b58f1d66c.mp3) ## [The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: Why Improv Builds Better Leaders](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/The-Leadership-Skill-No-One-Teaches-Why-Improv-Builds-Better-Leaders-e3h4n7u) _2026-03-29 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ What if leadership isn’t about having the answers—but about being fully present in the moment? In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong sits down with coaches Amy Warshawsky and Betsy Salkind to explore how improv is reshaping leadership development . This is not about performance. It’s about practice. They dive into how leaders can build psychological safety, trust,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/117643966/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-29%2F420990528-44100-2-a9fddce29902e.mp3) ## [HR Can’t Fix Your Team: Leaders Must Own Performance, Culture, and Results](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/HR-Cant-Fix-Your-Team-Leaders-Must-Own-Performance--Culture--and-Results-e3gphln) _2026-03-21 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong and HR leader Nicolette Johnson break down acritical leadership shift: leaders—not HR—own employee engagement, performance, and culture . They explore why technical expertise is no longer enough, how leadership directly impacts business results, and what the future of performance management, coaching, and AI in HR looks like. If… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/117277815/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-21%2F420499330-44100-2-e73e79c2abce8.mp3) ## [Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Problem—Low Agency Is: Leaders need to switch Psychological Safety](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/Quiet-Quitting-Isnt-the-ProblemLow-Agency-Is-Leaders-need-to-switch-Psychological-Safety-e3g4ion) _2026-03-08 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned (and Reframed), Maxine Attong speaks with Karel McIntosh, a communication professional, coach, and corporate trainer, about what it really takes for people to show up with agency—at work, at home, and in every system they belong to. Karel unpacks why the tension between personal power and fitting into a group often comes down to identity, belief, and early… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/116590807/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-8%2F419560880-44100-2-b4884ba230cb6.mp3) ## [Generosity is a leadership Strategy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/Generosity-is-a-leadership-Strategy-e3031ah) _2026-03-08 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ Jerry Talley is many things - academian, marriage counsellor. In this interview he is wearing his Organisational Development hat and shares how his generosity has been a game changer and a professional definer. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/99762961/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-12%2F396458911-44100-2-6202696cddb2e.mp3) ## [What Leaders Get Wrong About Learning and Development in 2026 | ROI, Upskilling and Performance](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/What-Leaders-Get-Wrong-About-Learning-and-Development-in-2026--ROI--Upskilling-and-Performance-e3g4ids) _2026-03-08 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong sits down with Leah Blue de Souza , talent development strategist, entrepreneur, and learning and development specialist with over 21 years of experience. Leah shares what leaders often get wrong about learning and development and why many organizations fail to get real value from their training investments. The conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/116590460/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-8%2F419560329-44100-2-cb7cd3295aa5a.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QBEFJsYVLvhY) _2026-03-08 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [The 4 Quadrants of Leadership: Direct, Collaborative, Organized, Visionary](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maxine-attong/episodes/The-4-Quadrants-of-Leadership-Direct--Collaborative--Organized--Visionary-e3ef9kv) _2026-02-01 · Maxine Attong · LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)_ What if leadership doesn’t “live” inside you—what if it only exists between you and others? In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed , Maxine Attong is joined by John W. Sigmon, executive coach and former CFO/CHRO, for a powerful conversation on relational leadership , presence , and intention vs. impact —especially under stress. John shares a practical, memorable framework: four… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a5e0b4/podcast/play/114844767/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-1%2F417222095-44100-2-2dcfdb7d9e003.mp3)