The Dirty Side of Leadership

Send us a textIn this episode Ron and Kristin discuss some of the issues related to President elect Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate government waste and overhaul the federal system. Love him or hate him, his vision to transform America is bold. But the big question is: can he actually pull it off?This episode will unpack all of the intricacies surrounding these important issues.Sources:https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/nx-s1-5195379/president-elect-trump-promises-a-massive-overhaul-of-the-federal-governmenthttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4993221-trump-federal-workforce-overhaul-schedule-f/Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, aConnect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the opportunities that are sure to follow after the election of Donald Trump back to the Presidency.  They remind listeners that contrary to what many have said, the US prospered under President Trump’s first term in office. Inflation, gas prices, groceries, and many other consumer goods were more affordable.  Also, the stock market was booming!This episode also delves into the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.  You will be encouraged to  seize this moment and choose to expand your gifts and talents. Seize the moment” comes from “Carpe diem,” a Latin phrase coined by the Roman poet, Horace, and it is just as applicable today.  Don't miss this episode and get ready to pursue your destiny.Sources:https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/https://www.google.com/search?q=seize+the+moment&oq=seize+the+moment&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgAECMYJxiABBiKBTIMCAAQIxgnGIAEGIoFMgoIARAuGLEDGIAEMgYIAhBFGDsyBggDECMYJzIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIGCAcQRRg90gEINDcxOWowajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, aConnect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textRon has waited over two years to discuss a recent court case, where he was defrauded.  The case has been finalized and he's talking.  As part of the discussion, Ron and Kristin provide several tips and stories to help you keep your digital assets safe, and they discuss the danger of going into business with someone.  Don't miss this great discussion!Sources:ChatGpt4Ward OperationsBerkeley County, Court of Common PleasCo-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, aConnect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the fascinating world of podcasting. They take a look at the history and the future of this unique medium.  The multiple platforms continue to grow annually and there are no signs of it slowing down.  With the mistrust of the legacy media and the exposure of many Hollywood elites, podcasting might be the wave of the future.  This episode also provides timelines of this evolution and Ron and Kristin explore the profit side of podcasting. Don't miss this important episode!Sources:ChatGpthttps://riverside.fm/blog/podcasts#anchor1Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, aConnect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into the concept of "failing up," where individuals fail repeatedly in their roles but still manage to get promoted. They begin by discussing Kamala Harris's political career, highlighting key moments where she broke rules but faced no real consequences. These include her late registration to vote at age 29, campaign finance violations during her 2003 District Attorney race, accepting donations from slumlords she was supposed to regulate, and mishandling a major drug lab scandal as Attorney General.The hosts explain how certain people, particularly those with positions of power, are able to fail without penalty, while others are not given the same leniency. They touch on research that shows hiring managers often mistake overconfidence for competence, which plays into the Dunning-Kruger effect, and how "matching" in hiring allows people who resemble decision-makers to climb the ladder.They also explore examples from the corporate world, like Adam Neumann, the former CEO of WeWork, who failed yet secured new funding for a venture despite his shortcomings. The episode wraps up by discussing how leadership should focus on substance and competence, rather than style or connections, and the need for accountability in promoting true leaders.Listeners are left reflecting on the frustrating reality of "failing up" and how to foster a workplace where all employees are allowed to learn and grow from their failures.Sources:Kamala Harris's Voting Record and Political Career:Information about Kamala Harris not registering to vote until she was 29, along with her earlier legal career, can be found in various biographical sources and political commentary, such as:The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris.Coverage from reputable political analysis websites like Politico or Washington Examiner .Kamala Harris's 2003 DA Campaign Spending Violations:The spending violations during Harris's 2003 campaign for San Francisco District Attorney were widely reported in local San Francisco news outlets at the time, as well as in political analysis pieces discussing her rise in politics.San Francisco Chronicle, The Hill, and Los Angeles Times cover some of the controversies from her DA run .Kamala Harris and the Drug Lab Scandal as Attorney General:The scandal involving the San Francisco crime lab, where a technician was stealing drugs, is documented in reports by outlets like The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, which highlighted how Harris, then California’s Attorney General, was criticized for mishandling the issue .Failing Up Concept and Leadership Psychology:The broader concept of “failing up” and why certain individuals succeed despite their failures has been explored in studies and articles:Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's research on overconfidence in leadership and the Dunning-Kruger effect, published in Leadership Quarterly .The Harvard Business Review and Forbes often discuss how overconfident leaders get promoted despite their lack of competence .Privilege in Leadership and Cultural Matching:Research on “cultural matching” in hiring practices and the effects of privilege on career advancement has been published in sociological studies:Ruchika Tulshyan's writings in the American Sociological Review.Adam Neumann and Failing Up in the Corporate World:The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg .Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, aConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin dive deep into a truly devastating and complex story out of Letcher County, Kentucky, where Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the courthouse—specifically, in Mullins’ own chambers. This story exposes not only the tragic side of leadership but also the dark consequences of unaddressed internal conflicts, unchecked pressures, and an unraveling of trust within leadership roles.Sources:ChatGpthttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/10/14/former-letcher-county-sheriff-stines-shooting-judge-case-has-timeline-of-events-possible-defense/75606233007/Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the distorted leadership and the arrest of P. Diddy "Sean" Combs. Combs' arrest is all over the news, and it appears he has displayed the very worst in leadership and has engaged in atrocious activities. P. Diddy is a rapper, music producer and entrepreneur.  Since this inflammatory case is filled with speculative statements, misinformation, and a lack of understanding about how the federal court system operates, Ron uses his extensive career and knowledge about federal courts to bring clarity as to how the system actually works. Don't miss this important episode!Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/25/entertainment/sean-combs-home-search/index.htmlhttps://www.google.com/search?q=percentage+of+people+who+go+to+trial+in+federal+court&oq=percentage+of+people+who+go+to+trial+in+federal+court&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTE1MDE1ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+p.+diddy%27s+girlfriend%2C+cassies%27+last+name&oq=what+is+p.+diddy%27s+girlfriend%2C+cassies%27+last+name&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRirAtIBCjI4MjY1ajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+you+get+a+federal+indictment&oq=how+do+you+get+a+federal+indictment&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBhAAGIAEGKIEMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgoICBAAGIAEGKIE0gEINzYwMWoxajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/prisoners/operation/custody-detentionCo-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin discuss the multi-dimensional aspects of natural disasters. The episode is inspired by the recent destruction caused by hurricane Helene.  This powerful storm that left a trail of destruction in the Southeast. The hurricane left over one million people without power, and, at the time of this recording, there were at least 40 confirmed deaths. The storm has disrupted communities, devastated infrastructure, and pushed leadership and emergency response teams to their limits.This episode also explores the dark side of natural disasters to expose ways that storms are exploited for personal gain. As always, Ron and Kristin provide leadership strategies, including links to the Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse for donations.Leadership Lessons: 1) Pray for the victims2) Donate to a credible relief fund3) If possible help with clean up4) Monitor the leadership and if they do no respond appropriately, vote them out.Don't miss this important episode!Donations: American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurhelene&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcCl3WPQqGC6pM3sDjzZW1WaCr1YVrNZByUOc1DbS7VdFIx2vpsGpsAaAoUWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsSamaritan's Purse - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGND-B24V&utm_content=HurricaneHelene&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcCq63SYeBKaVbyWcFwDVTHu1UNVCWlpqLZXBCaGA6_EsL9FfwHkVRwaAqIqEALw_wcBSources:ChatGpthttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/helene-live-updates-rcna173390https://www.google.com/search?q=corruption+during+natural+disasters&oq=corruption+during+natural+disasters&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBTIHCAkQIRifBdIBCDk0MjRqMWo0qAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://greatergood.org/emergency-transport?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=flights-hurricane-Helene-conversion-fy25&utm_term=&utm_campaign=DELVE_US_GGC_G_PMAX_DisasterRelief&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=6245854046&hsa_cam=21666120858&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcCLcUYgnd76jIkg4FHlN_pOUh0HtQgkqIQitR7HeDloxsC4mANYgTUaAnayEALw_wcBWeather manipulation: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/1965/nsb1265.pdfCo-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin delve into the taboo topic of unhealthy church leadership. They discuss the characteristics, how to identify it, and what you can do about it. The episode was inspired by the Mega Maniacs podcast with Robyn Torgrimson. This podcast describes years of abuse with World Harvest Church with Pastor Rod Parsley. There was a viral clip where Rod’s daughter, Ashton was rebuking everyone for not giving or sowing seed into the ministry. Ron and Kristin use this example and other examples to challenge church leaders to take care of the flock and help the church to be a place of hope and peace as it was intended to be.Sources:ChatGpthttps://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/blog/signs-of-bad-church-leadershipThe Fundamentals of Leadership Course - https://4wardoperations.com/the-fundamentals-of-leadership/Mega Maniacs Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@MegaManiacs-2024 Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Ron and Kristin explore the question, "Is NASA Doomed?" They will delve into the situation where two astronauts are stuck at the International Space Station and break down Nasa's overall leadership - or lack thereof. They discuss Nasa's lack of talent retention, the inability to recruit the top engineers, and Nasa's reliance on other entities, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.  Ron also has a personal unrelated story about Nasa.  There are no simple answers for Nasa's decline but can it be saved with the right approach to leadership and proper funding from Congress?  Don't miss this important episode!Sources:Citizensfreepress.comhttps://www.americanheritage.com/lost-space-what-went-wrong-nasa https://www.google.com/search?https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-likelihood-of-NASA-being-shut-down-in-the-future-due-to-lack-of-funds-or-other-issues-If-it-did-happen-what-would-replace-itChat GptCo-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin SokoloffSponsor: 4Ward OperationsProducer: Stephen RidleyFacebook Group Administrator: Cassy RoopWhere leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership".Connect with us at 4wardoperations.comConnect with us at 4wardoperations.com