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Welcome to “The Hard Skills” podcast, a practical and research-driven show that explores the core leadership skills needed to fuel leadership to activate real change, such as creating inclusive and healthy workplaces. 

 

Through expert interviews and live coaching calls, we challenge the notion of "soft skills," question long-held but inaccurate leadership development beliefs, and offer real, practical solutions for complex leadership challenges. 

 

Hosted by Dr. Mira Brancu, a clinical and organizational development psychologist with extensive leadership experience, we’ll delve into topics of leadership identity, leading with uncertainty, navigating workplace politics, and creating critical organizational change. 

 

This podcast will especially appeal to high-achieving leaders in healthcare, tech, and academic, industries. Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to enhance your leadership abilities, or interested in Dr. Brancu's coaching services and membership community, join us as we unravel the complexities of leadership and inspire you to embrace the hard skills.

2025/07/29 - Mentorship As a Revolution, with Dr. Deborah Heiser

2025/07/29 - Mentorship As a Revolution, with Dr. Deborah Heiser

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2025/07/22-Behind the Scenes: 100 Episodes, 22 Lessons Learned

2025/07/22-Behind the Scenes: 100 Episodes, 22 Lessons Learned

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2025/07/15 - Flawed Systems, Fierce Lessons: Inside Sports Leadership, with Dr. Erianne A. Weight

2025/07/15 - Flawed Systems, Fierce Lessons: Inside Sports Leadership, with Dr. Erianne A. Weight

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2025/07/08 - Should I Endure or Move On? with Dr. Sonja Batten

2025/07/08 - Should I Endure or Move On? with Dr. Sonja Batten

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2025/07/01 - What We Overlook When Measuring Organizational Success, with Mark L. Vincent

2025/07/01 - What We Overlook When Measuring Organizational Success, with Mark L. Vincent

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2025/06/24-Lead Without Losing Yourself, with Tina Parker

2025/06/24-Lead Without Losing Yourself, with Tina Parker

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2025/06/17-A New Burnout-Proof Productivity Formula, with Emma Browning

2025/06/17-A New Burnout-Proof Productivity Formula, with Emma Browning

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2025/06/03-Balancing Truth-Telling with Diplomacy

2025/06/03-Balancing Truth-Telling with Diplomacy

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2025/05/27-Building Leadership Skills Across Cultures in Uncertain Times, with Thomas Gelmi

2025/05/27-Building Leadership Skills Across Cultures in Uncertain Times, with Thomas Gelmi

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2025/05/20-Why Endurance Matters in Today's Leadership

2025/05/20-Why Endurance Matters in Today's Leadership

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2025/05/06-How to Mitigate, Prepare, Respond, and Recover from Crisis, with Stephanie Craig

2025/05/06-How to Mitigate, Prepare, Respond, and Recover from Crisis, with Stephanie Craig

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2025/04/29-The Structures that Shape Workplace Culture and Safety, with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde

2025/04/29-The Structures that Shape Workplace Culture and Safety, with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde

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2025/04/22-The Most Effective Performance Feedback Strategies, with Drs. Nowack and Mashihi

2025/04/22-The Most Effective Performance Feedback Strategies, with Drs. Nowack and Mashihi

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2025/04/15 - 7 Leadership Mistakes Revealed by 1000 Executive Coaches, with Dr. Brian Underhill

2025/04/15 - 7 Leadership Mistakes Revealed by 1000 Executive Coaches, with Dr. Brian Underhill

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2025/04/08-3 Ways Introverted Leaders Can Master Workplace Politics, with Cynthia Pong, JD

2025/04/08-3 Ways Introverted Leaders Can Master Workplace Politics, with Cynthia Pong, JD

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2025/04/01-Giving Voice to Values: Translating Values into Action, with Mary Gentile

2025/04/01-Giving Voice to Values: Translating Values into Action, with Mary Gentile

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2025/03/25- Deep Listening: How to Have Better Meetings and Less Conflict, with Oscar Trimboli

2025/03/25- Deep Listening: How to Have Better Meetings and Less Conflict, with Oscar Trimboli

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2025/03/18-Navigating the Belonging Paradox: Culture, Crises, and Relationships, with Dr. Otito

2025/03/18-Navigating the Belonging Paradox: Culture, Crises, and Relationships, with Dr. Otito

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2025/03/11 - Girding Resiliency Through Spiritual Practices, with Linda Marsanico

2025/03/11 - Girding Resiliency Through Spiritual Practices, with Linda Marsanico

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2025/03/04 - Professional Equity: How to Take Charge of Your Career, with Dr. Karen

2025/03/04 - Professional Equity: How to Take Charge of Your Career, with Dr. Karen

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2025/02/25 - When the Soul Feels Heavy: Healing from Moral Injury, with Dr. Byrne

2025/02/25 - When the Soul Feels Heavy: Healing from Moral Injury, with Dr. Byrne

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2025/02/18 - Client Q&A: Empower Your Team and Maintain Morale in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty

2025/02/18 - Client Q&A: Empower Your Team and Maintain Morale in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty

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2025/02/11 - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work Relationships and Politics

2025/02/11 - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work Relationships and Politics

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2025/02/04 - How Much Does Identity and Culture Matter and Shaping Team Dynamics and Outcomes?

2025/02/04 - How Much Does Identity and Culture Matter and Shaping Team Dynamics and Outcomes?

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