Best Alex Dorr Podcasts (2025)

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Rooted in Reality: Fear, Boundaries, and the Call to Connection 1:10:33

9d ago1:10:33

1:10:33

In this intimate conversation, Cy and Charlie Pleasant, LCSW dive into the messy beauty of being human in today’s challenging environments — exploring how we navigate fear, uncertainty, and the complexity of our inner worlds. From the transformative power of anger to the importance of boundaries and truth in relationships, they unpack how Internal …

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Negativity At Work And How To Address It (Question from a fan) 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

In this week's episode, Cy and Alex were able to take a fan question that was submitted through the website. The question focused on what to do about negativity at work, and in particular this was part of a group that was going through a residency program. And so in this episode, Cy and Alex take a look at the question and go into some of their fav…

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Careful To Not Weaponize Reality-Based Leadership With Your Team 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

This week's episode is all about a common pattern that happens when people are really excited about Reality-Based Leadership, or they just learned some of our new techniques after a session. They accidentally begin weaponizing Reality-Based Leadership, and the ideas. We get it, you're excited about some new approaches and really looking forward to …

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Data we HAD to share - Our Leadership Development Learning Series and Process 39:12

6M ago39:12

39:12

In this episode, Cy and Alex share some incredible insights from Reality-Based Leadership's Leadership Development Series! While many know them for their engaging keynotes, their deep dive programs are all about transforming teams into modern leaders who can ditch the drama and turn excuses into tangible results. They reveal some impressive data fr…

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Silence -The Most Underused Tool For Great Leadership 22:55

6M ago22:55

22:55

A leader recently asked Alex and Cy, “What happens when you're trying Reality-Based Leadership or using a tool and everything goes silent? Does that mean that the tools not working? What do I do when there's silence? What do I do when that silence feels like it has some extra tension attached to it, is it working?” All of these questions came up an…

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Handling Fake Buy-In From Employees 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

One of the top three biggest questions we get at Reality-Based Leadership is, How do I get my team to buy-in? How do I get them to buy into what needs to be done? How do I get them to buy into strategies? How do we get people to buy into changes the organization needs us to execute on? And the next question after that is, what do I do If I thought …

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Creating Structure to Give Freedom to Employees 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

Many leaders struggle with giving freedom for their employees to do their best work, because they forget to provide some structure for them to work in. In today's episode, Alex and Cy talk about leader's role in finding the balance between structure and play. In the conversation, they go into a key Reality-Based Leadership focus that all leaders ne…

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Disruption-Proofing your team from change with Business Readiness 37:41

8M ago37:41

37:41

If you're a leader that is currently leading your team through change, transformation, innovation, and noticing that there is a lot of resistance concern or fear, this is the podcast for you. Cy and Alex dive deep into what they call Business Readiness, which is their modern take on traditional change management. In short, change management has bee…

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A Step by Step to Coaching Beyond Drama and Excuses 29:19

8M ago29:19

29:19

In this podcast, Cy and Alex discuss an important leadership concept they discovered while working on content for Alex's new book. Traditional leadership advice often focuses on identifying the source of drama or conflict, and then applying a single tool to address it. However, Cy and Alex have found that the reality is often more complex - sometim…

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Few Loud Resistors, Many Silent Supporters 47:04

11M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode, Cy and Alex talk about activating the silent majority at work. Alex and Cy share how they are noticing a trend where leaders are getting a wrong read of the room, and they think they have more resistance than is actually there on their team. Too often the loudest small minority of those focused on why we can't or why we shouldn't h…

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Are You Over Managing and Under Leading? 43:52

12M ago43:52

43:52

In today's episode, Alex and Cy talk about a pattern they're seeing out there that is really hurting leaders, creating conflict and burning them out. It's that they are over managing and under leading, and this is a sign of leaders being a little under-skilled to handle some challenges in their current reality. In that, Cy and Alex, talk about a si…

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Legacy driven or Outcome driven leadership with Mike Lee 49:27

12M ago49:27

49:27

Alex and Cy connected with Mike Lee to talk about the new rules of the future of leadership. Although these rules are simple rules that you might already know, the key insight is that for years, they have been nice to have, and now they're really the new rules to lead the up-and-coming workforce. In the podcast, they cover some of the solid fundame…

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Hope Needs A Comeback in Healthcare 34:53

1y ago34:53

34:53

Cy and Alex got looking ahead at their schedules and couldn't believe we're already a month away from National Nurse's day, National Nurse's week, National Hospital week, and they had healthcare on their mind for this week's podcast. They wanted to talk about some of the trends they're seeing in healthcare and with the healthcare professionals they…

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Over-functioning or Helping Too Much with Reality-Based Leadership? 22:44

1y ago22:44

22:44

One of the core philosophies of living Reality-Based Leadership at work is to stop judging, start helping. People love this as a way to get started and dive right in, but sometimes their helping becomes doing everyone else's work, or jumping in to fix a lot of things. This creates the risk of becoming an over-functioner or an enabler in your workpl…

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Keeping the humanness at work when using Reality-Based Leadership 23:08

1y ago23:08

23:08

Ever thought that doing Reality-Based Leadership might take the humanness out of work? What Alex and Cy cover in this session is that RBL actually brings the true humanness back to work. We don't try to bring our whole self to work but instead, we invite you to bring your most evolved self to work. This means that we're not trying to take the human…

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What's IN and what's OUT in leadership this year? 25:26

1y ago25:26

25:26

Join Cy and Alex on this episode as they're diving into the latest trends for 2024, inspired by the fun ideas they've seen on TikTok and social media. Listen along as they explore leadership and work trends that are in and out for the year. With minimal preparation, they're taking a fresh look at what's shaping the future of work. First, they're ta…

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Toxic geniuses and high-performers that are high-drama 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

Join Cy and Alex in this thought-provoking episode where they answer the challenging question of what to do with a 'toxic genius' or a high-perfomer that happens to be high-drama? Inspired by an episode that Alex heard in which Brene Brown, Simon Sinek and Adam Grant brought up the concept and the challenge in handling these scenarios, Cy and Alex …

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Loud drama or silent drama at work? Here's the difference. 20:33

1y ago20:33

20:33

Join Cy and Alex on this episode as they chat through the times someones shares, "But, we don't really have drama here." This is often where the loud drama (venting, complaining, gossip around the water cooler) isn't a big issue, but silent drama is out to play. Curious about the difference? You're not going to want to miss this episode. Just a hin…

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Speak Up Culture?...Tell me more! 1:12:52

1+ y ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Join Cy and Alex as they have a fascinating conversation with Stephen Shedletzky (Shed) on how to Create a Speak Up Culture. Listen along as they dive into this topic and what it looks like when leaders in the workplace manage and nurture a safe space to empower others to speak up. You can find more on Shed by visiting his website here…

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[NEW SEASON] Trust at work and how it fits with Reality-Based Leadership 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

Back by popular demand, Cy and Alex sit down to talk about the latest topics in leadership as they are out speaking on the circuit with the top leaders across the globe. The hottest topic that is coming up is all around trust and how it fits with leading in a Reality-Based way. How does trust fit in? Can you use the tools and principles you are tal…

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Me & We...The Best of Both Worlds 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

48:00

Join Cy in her interview with the amazing Dr. Laura, an Industrial/Organizational and Career Psychologist who has over 20+ years experience in the field. She is also a keynote speaker, thought leader, author and hosts her own podcast Where Work Meets Life. In this episode, they discuss how to lead your team effectively and efficiently while working…

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The Great Midlife Edit 25:12

1+ y ago25:12

25:12

Join Cy in her interview with Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy where they discuss his transition from being a boutique hotelier for 24yrs to opening up the first midlife wisdom school in Baja, Mexico. Listen as he talks about what the school has to offer and what it means to say no to the narratives and the limits of past generations. Y…

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Moving Through Fear 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Join Cy in her interview with Adrian Koehler, host of The Naked Leadership Podcast where they discuss his transition from pediatric intensive care to running his own consulting company, being comfortable with what you don't know, managing your own needs, narrating your own story, and pushing through sources of fear. Find him on Instagram @adrian.k …

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Normalizing the Mess 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

Join Cy in her discussion with Tim Davisson, former #1 consultant at Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) as they dive into the reality of imposter syndrome and finding your career path, the importance of inner work and staying present and curious. Want more? You can find Tim at www.thehigherimpactgroup.com…

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Moving Beyond “Hustle Culture” 46:37

2y ago46:37

46:37

In this episode, Cy chats with Henry Albrecht, founder of Limeade, an industry-leading SaaS employee well-being company about the lessons he has gleaned from mining the data on the contributors to disease and well-being as well as how he moved beyond the “hustle” culture to create a life well-lived.

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Transcending Polarized Thinking and Other New Leadership Competencies 51:31

2y ago51:31

51:31

In this episode, Cy is joined by Mike Robbins, an expert in bringing humans together to do great work, to talk about the new leadership competencies of “holding space” “doing your inner work” and “tapping into the genius of the collective”. Discussions range from invitations to gather together to decide how and where we will work together to the fa…

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Love Belongs In the Workplace 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Renee Smith, founder and CEO of A Human Workplace joins Cy on this episode to make the case for LOVE and why it belongs in the workplace. A great conversation on how to move from fear to love in your leadership. Check out Renee’s work at www.MakeWorkMoreHuman.com

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Mindfulness Belongs in the Workplace 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

Do you ever assume that mindfulness is what we do outside of the workplace to try and deal with the stress inside the workplace? That practices like meditation and gratitude are personal and that work is well all about achieving results? Then join me for a great paradigm-shifting conversation with Eric Holesapple, successful developer and entrepren…

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Helping Hope Make a Comeback in Healthcare 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In this episode, Cy Wakeman is joined by Tad Worku, songwriter, singer, Nurse Practitioner, ER / Trauma nurse, and Mission Coach at Inland Empire Health Plan, who not only shares his story of finding the intersection of purpose, gifts, and passion but also provides strategies for keeping the focus on humanity of our patients in order to keep hope a…

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Overcoming Burnout and Thriving at Work-Life Control with Brave Boundaries 43:42

2+ y ago43:42

43:42

Bestselling Author Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins Cy in this episode to offer guidance and practical tools to help us all set boundaries to protect our physical and mental health and to live an empowered and peaceful life. This episode is full of great content as both Cy and Sasha share their personal and professional expertise on how we can overcome bu…

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Closing the Confidence Gap - Own Who You Are, Trust Yourself and Take Your Next Brave Step 1:00:27

2+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Kelli Thompson, Women’s Leadership Coach and Speaker joins Cy on this episode to talk all things confidence. Her new book: Closing the Confidence Gap is hitting bookshelves on November 1st. Kelli and Cy talk about ways to close the confidence gap that will boost your peace, your potential and maybe even your paycheck. They also chat about their tak…

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INTERVIEW: Creating a Culture of Ownership and Accountability in Today's Workplace 39:53

2+ y ago39:53

39:53

In this video, I discuss my recent article with Emergence on how to truly create a culture of ownership with our ground-breaking tools that cultivate accountability and self-reflection. After doing 70-80 sessions per year for the last 7 years with Fortune 500 companies in all industries across the world, these were the 5 key areas that leaders tend…

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Finding Genius in the Collective - Healthcare Edition 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

51:07

If there is one thing we have learned in recent times, it's that we do not have to do it alone! Resiliency is not about being the toughest in the room, it's about finding the genius in the collective. In this interview, Cy talks with social workers Lori Gunther and Melissa Gehl, co-owners of Synova, whose mission is to create rewarding programs for…

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The Power of Self-Reflection 1:25:02

2+ y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

In this episode, Cy talks with Robert Pardi, Transformational Life Coach, Author, Speaker about the power that self-reflection plays in healing ourselves and curating the life that fuels happiness in this messy world. Robert shares from experience how his wife’s death fueled both deep despair and also an incredible redesign of his current life. He …

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MINI-LESSON: The 5 Sources of Drama in 15 Minutes 17:52

3y ago17:52

17:52

Designed for you to share with everyone you want to introduce No Ego and Reality-Based Leadership with, this podcast walks through the 5 main sources of drama that all leaders and teams will encounter in the workplace. Drama leads to over 2.5 hours per day of lost time and energy per person in an organization on average. Modern leaders know the big…

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#4: Why True Leaders are Able to Bridge to HOW WE COULD 24:54

3y ago24:54

24:54

I have become more and more fascinated with this idea of being a bridge as a leader. The bridge can first be taken personally when you are asked to evolve or step up in your career. The bridge can be in moments when you are able to take the energy away from whey we can't and get it refocused on how we could. Many times the bridge can be where you a…

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#3: Refocus and Move Past Mental Drama With This Quick Tip 11:40

3y ago11:40

11:40

Ever find yourself with so much on your mind that you want to accomplish that you are almost frozen? I find myself often getting ahead of myself thinking about what amazing things are coming or can come in the future and missing the reality that each moment I spend 'ahead of myself' I am taking no action in the moment. In this episode, I share this…

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#2: 3 Questions for More Consistent Performance and Joy at Work 15:28

3y ago15:28

15:28

In this episode, I dive into the importance of steadiness as a skill to be developed. So many people focus on their performance and improving their skills, but many don't realize how important consistent and steady effort is to being successful in their career. This episode allows you to reflect on your own steadiness along with 2 more areas where …

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S02E06 Michelle Miller's Call To Adventure 23:48

3y ago23:48

23:48

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you took the road less travelled? Not following the tradition path but creating your own in a far off land? In this episode we chat with Michelle Miller, Author of Heart First: A Female Psychedelic Call To Adventure about how she is doing exactly that. Michelle's Website: https://www.heartfirst…

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S02E05 Talking Mushrooms with Alex Dorr 44:54

3y ago44:54

44:54

In this episode we chat with Alex Dorr. Alex has a wealth of knowledge of all things fungi. He is cohost of the Mushroom Revival Podcast and creator of fungi supplements that you can find at his website link below. For more about info on Alex, his products which you can get 15% off of by entering the promo code SUITCASE , all capitol letters and to…

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#1: Why Checking the Boxes Doesn't Add Value at Work 16:35

3y ago16:35

16:35

Many people find energy in checking the boxes each day and getting a ton of tasks done on their list. I admit myself that this feels great. However, many don't take a step back to see if all of those boxes they are checking are truly adding value and moving along the higher-value work that would move things forward at a grander scale. This episode …

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Podcast Update: The New Format for The Carvery 9:37

3y ago9:37

9:37

I couldn't be more excited about the new format I am taking to help you keep learning the tools and philosophies of living beyond drama at work and in your world. This episode level sets on the structure of the new podcast flow and what to expect from each episode. From this new structure that amplifies all of the creative ideas I have flowing thro…

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S4,E19: Radical Adaptability - Competing in the New World of Work 58:28

3+ y ago58:28

58:28

Keith Ferrazzi, the networking guru and author of “Never Eat Alone” joins Cy on this episode to share the findings and very practical high value practices for succeeding in the new world of work that resulted from his intensive research conducted during the pandemic. Keith’s new book, “Competing in the New World of Work” is HBR’s top pick in post p…

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S4E18: Enough - Improving Your Life by Doing Less 53:55

3+ y ago53:55

53:55

Ali Novitsky, M.D. joins Cy on her last podcast of 2021 with counter intuitive strategies to optimize your well-being. As a life coach and health enthusiast, Dr. Ali encourages us all to learn to relax and overcome perfectionism with a whole new take on your To Do list, preaches planning for and celebrating 10% performances on the daily, and ways t…

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S4E17: Creating Peak Performance In the Midst of Disruption 57:31

3+ y ago57:31

57:31

Jessica Tietjen, author of Exceptional Life R-Evolution and founder of Evolving to Exceptional joins Cy to talk about strategies to not only reach peak performance levels in your life and the life of your teams, but to call for a Revolution founded in each person’s evolution. Join us as Jessica shares the innovative techniques she used at her organ…

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S4E16: Best Retention Strategy Ever - Go Deep to Build Devotion on Teams 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

By Cy Wakeman

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S4E15: Connections are the Antidote to Feeling Burned Out 56:17

3+ y ago56:17

56:17

Connections are the antidote to feeling burned out…. In this episode, Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS and Cy get together to chat about burnout, resiliency, and living big, peaceful lives in current times. Sasha is the founder of Brave Enough and a fantastic leader in the Department of Anesthesia at UNMC.By Cy Wakeman

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S4E14: Moving Beyond Conversations to Action in Equity 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

59:47

Alli Myatt and Courtney Tungate, the co-founders of The Equity Practice join Cy in this episode of the No Ego Podcast to share what they have learned along the way to help others make equity work. Alli and Courtney give concrete and pragmatic recommendations on how to move beyond conversations about race to actions that support racial equity. https…

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S4E13: The Executive's Productivity Paradigm, with Richard Medcalf 47:27

3+ y ago47:27

47:27

Richard Medcalf is Founder of Xquadrant and an executive coach to some of the world's most impressive and successful CEOs and their teams. In this episode Richard shares four key insights that help his clients make real transformational progress in this area and become champions of transformational change. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf…

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S4E12: Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader 46:56

3+ y ago46:56

46:56

Jared Narlock, Speaker and Talent Development Coach, and author of Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader, joins Cy in this episode to share the habits and dedications one needs to practice to be a peaceful powered leader - one transcends their own ego to build team members who can meet the challenges at hand in a state of contentment. https://www.peac…

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