
No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership
Claim This Podcastby Stephanie Licata, M.A., A.C.C.
Podcast Overview
<p>Leadership isn’t rocket science, we just overcomplicate it. This podcast delivers real talk on building trust, tackling brilliant jerks, and developing leaders who coach and develop others with integrity, with practical insights for people in the talent and HR leaders as well as external coaches and consultants. It’s ALSO for everyday people in the workforce dealing with challenging work environments, bosses, or teammates…because we really hope your boss is not a jerk! </p>
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Publishing Since
1/21/2026
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
Building Trust in a Toxic Environment
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and personal episode, Stephanie sits down with former colleagues Kristin Ginter and Kurt Wuerfele to talk about what it takes to build trust inside an unhealthy system. Together, they explore protective leadership, ethical tension, managing up, client advocacy, and the real cost of holding a team together when the larger culture is misaligned. This conversation is for HR and Talent leaders, middle managers, external coaches and consultants, and anyone who has ever...

June 9, 2026
Containing Leadership Risk At The Top
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when a toxic or ineffective leader is causing harm, but cannot be removed immediately? In this episode of No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership, Stephanie Licata is joined by Ellie Holbert, founder and principal advisor of Empact Advisory Services, to explore how organizations can contain leadership risk at the top. We discuss why damaging leaders often stay in place, the difference between an underdeveloped leader and a power-protective leader, and why coa...

May 18, 2026
Standing Up for Values Without Burning Out
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when your values no longer align with the culture around you, but speaking up comes with a cost? In this episode of No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership, Stephanie Licata talks with Shweta Kelkar, CEO and Founder of the Work360 Foundation, about moral courage, toxic work environments, values-based leadership, and the fine line between standing up for what matters and burning yourself out. They explore how to pause before reacting, choose the right mo...
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- What is No Jerks Allowed: Real Talk on Leadership?
<p>Leadership isn’t rocket science, we just overcomplicate it. This podcast delivers real talk on building trust, tackling brilliant jerks, and developing leaders who coach and develop others with integrity, with practical insights for people in the talent and HR leaders as well as external coaches and consultants. It’s ALSO for everyday people in the workforce dealing with challenging work environments, bosses, or teammates…because we really hope your boss is not a jerk! </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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