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Think Outside the Boss

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by Katie Armentrout

5.0(16 reviews)
20 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Overview

Leadership would be easy if it weren’t for the people. Think Outside the Boss is a leadership podcast for business owners, founders, and people leaders who are tired of managing team drama and ready to lead differently, more human, more effective, and with a lot less exhaustion. Hosted by Katie Armentrout, a recovering corporate leader turned entrepreneur, this show challenges traditional leadership development and replaces it with something far more useful. Clear thinking. Better conversations. And one practical action you can try right away. Through honest solo episodes and real conversations with experienced leaders, Think Outside the Boss explores proven leadership frameworks, innovative ideas, and people-first tools you can actually use. No theory for theory’s sake. No performative leadership nonsense. You’ll learn how to: - Strengthen trust and accountability without micromanaging - Navigate team conflict and communication breakdowns - Build a culture where employees feel valued and customers stay loyal - Lead people with clarity instead of control There’s no silver bullet when it comes to people. But there are better ways to think, choose, and lead. No corporate lingo bingo. No meeting after the meeting. If leadership has started to feel heavier than it should, this podcast is your invitation to Think Outside the Boss. 🎧 New episodes weekly: https://www.peoplefluence.com/podcast

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Publishing Since

3/2/2026

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for 019: 94% of Companies Get No Real Value From AI. Here's Why | Alyssa Fenoglio

July 1, 2026

019: 94% of Companies Get No Real Value From AI. Here's Why | Alyssa Fenoglio

Leadership consultant Katie Armentrout interviews Alyssa Fenoglio, founder of The Human Algorithm, about why most companies fail to gain value from AI and how to achieve success.

Episode thumbnail for 018: Liked AND Respected: The Status Formula for Women | Alison Fragale

June 24, 2026

018: Liked AND Respected: The Status Formula for Women | Alison Fragale

Host Katie Armentrout interviews organizational psychologist Dr. Alison Fragale about the science of status and how women can be both liked and respected for career success.

Episode thumbnail for 017: How to Actually Manage a Hybrid Team When Half Your Strategy Is Not Working | Nate Challen

June 17, 2026

017: How to Actually Manage a Hybrid Team When Half Your Strategy Is Not Working | Nate Challen

Host Katie Armentrout interviews Nate Challen, an industry expert, about why most hybrid work strategies fail and how to intentionally design effective workplaces.

20 total episodes available with 12 transcripts

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Alyssa Fenoglio

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Alison Fragale

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Nate Challen

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Ann Eileen Thompson

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Teresa Tanner

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Jim Rasmussen

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Kendra Ramirez

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Fiona Stevenson

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Tim Metzner

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Kevin Rains

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Chuck Mingo

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Sean Platt

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What is Think Outside the Boss?

Leadership would be easy if it weren’t for the people.

Think Outside the Boss is a leadership podcast for business owners, founders, and people leaders who are tired of managing team drama and ready to lead differently, more human, more effective, and with a lot less exhaustion.

Hosted by Katie Armentrout, a recovering corporate leader turned entrepreneur, this show challenges traditional leadership development and replaces it with something far more useful. Clear thinking. Better conversations. And one practical action you can try right away.

Through honest solo episodes and real conversations with experienced leaders, Think Outside the Boss explores proven leadership frameworks, innovative ideas, and people-first tools you can actually use. No theory for theory’s sake. No performative leadership nonsense.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Strengthen trust and accountability without micromanaging
  • Navigate team conflict and communication breakdowns
  • Build a culture where employees feel valued and customers stay loyal
  • Lead people with clarity instead of control

There’s no silver bullet when it comes to people. But there are better ways to think, choose, and lead.

No corporate lingo bingo. No meeting after the meeting.

If leadership has started to feel heavier than it should, this podcast is your invitation to Think Outside the Boss.

🎧 New episodes weekly: https://www.peoplefluence.com/podcast

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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