Best Tosca Fasso Podcasts (2025)

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#33: Unproductively Productive: Corporate America's "always on" culture is killing innovation 15:16

1M ago15:16

15:16

Remember Six Sigma? Before you say “no” and feel super smug that you never had to deal with it, how about Lean UX or Agile? And do you remember how much more awesome work became after your company rolled those out? No? Me either. I know it’s more complicated than that. And maybe some things did improve in some ways. But I have to ask: why do compan…

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#32: SheThrives with Lori Murphy 55:01

2M ago55:01

55:01

Featuring an episode of SheThrives - Influencing women to rise above fear, build self esteem and THRIVE in all areas of their lives. With Lori Murphy. Join Tosca and Lori as they talk about Tosca’s mission of creating a safe and healthy work environment. Tosca is a former Fortune 100 executive on a mission to rework the workplace by putting people …

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#31: That's What the Money Is For! - Corporate America’s emotional abuse contract with employees 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

Is emotional abuse just part of the deal when you work in corporate America? In this episode, we’re talking about the unspoken contract that many of us have accepted at work: that we have to tolerate being treated badly in exchange for a paycheck. And yes, the title of this episode references Don Draper's infamous line from Mad Men. As a former ad …

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#30: Rediscovering Joy on the Job: Breaking the Burnout Cycle with Tracy LaLonde 40:17

2M ago40:17

40:17

Are you an overachiever who struggles to find joy in your work? Or maybe you feel like quitting your job but you really can’t afford to make that move. Either way, you need to hear this conversation with Tracy LaLonde. Tracy brings over 30 years of experience in training and development across high-tech consulting and legal industries. And in this …

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#29: The RTO Hall of Shame: Worst C-Suite Takes on Return-to-Office Mandates 14:05

2M ago14:05

14:05

Are CEOs actually using data when making return-to-office decisions? Come on, you know the answer. (No, they aren't.) In today’s episode I'm taking on the worst corner-office offenders in the corporate world who are mandating returns to office with flawed logic, hypocrisy, and tone-deaf policies. This episode was inspired by Jamie Dimon of JP Morga…

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#28: Choose Your Hard: Dr. Taryn Fletcher on Finding Your Leadership Voice, PIVOTing, and Purpose 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

This whole episode is full of a-ha moments, those things that make you stop your usual routine and question if you’re doing everything you were meant to do with your life. It’s full of thought-provoking questions, like: did your 6-year old self already have the answer to who you really are? Or are you a closet changemaker? And how do you make a PIV…

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#27: Layoff-Proof Your Career: Insider Strategies from Certified Career Coach, Nicole Miles 41:10

3M ago41:10

41:10

Can your career be completely layoff-proof? Probably not. But can you do more than just worry about a layoff happening to you? Heck, yeah, and in this episode my guest shares some of her best strategies for protecting and advancing your career with you. Nicole Miles is a Certified Career Coach, founder of HerCareerStrategist and former Global Recru…

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#26: Beyond Vulnerability: Leading through Radical Authenticity, Trust and Letting Go - with Conner Kees 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Wait, what’s wrong with vulnerability? And are we really talking about cosmology and poetry on this podcast? Yes, today’s episode is a bit different from our usual fare here at Manager on a Mission. My guest is Conner Kees - author, acupuncturist, and interfaith minister. In this convo, we explore why traditional notions of vulnerability in leaders…

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#25: Don't you know that you're toxic? Why bosses become toxic and what to do about it 15:14

4M ago15:14

15:14

Recent data from Gallup's State of the Global Workplace report reveals that 76% of workers experience burnout at least sometimes, with 28% reporting they feel burned out "very often" or "always." The financial impact is staggering - employee burnout costs companies over $320 billion globally in turnover and lost productivity. In this episode, we ex…

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#24: From gatekeeping to…gardening? How and why to lead like a landscape architect 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

The evidence is clear: rigid RTO policies and stack ranking systems are failing modern teams. But there are some innovative companies embracing flexibility and trust. And they are thriving. In this episode, we contrast outdated "Factory Floor Management" and more innovative, modern approaches, including my own “Lead Like a Landscape Architect” appr…

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#23: Why I'm still obsessed with 1:1s (mini-episode) 12:50

4M ago12:50

12:50

(This episode features three special guests: my birds Nacho, Goochie, and Smokey who were in the hotel room with me when I recorded this due to Southern California wildfire evacuations.) Get my book, Not Safe for Work A 1:1 meeting may sound basic, but it can absolutely transform how you and your team work together. If your 1:1s are supportive, con…

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#22: Let's leave imposter syndrome behind this year (mini-episode) 14:16

5M ago14:16

14:16

Did you know that almost 80% of people have experienced imposter syndrome at some point? According to the American Psychological Association, people with imposter syndrome live with the ongoing fear that they’re going to be unmasked as being incompetent and unable to perform according to expectations. When you boil it down, imposter syndrome is a c…

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#21: Doing business while still doing good - with Aurora Dawn Benton 58:14

5M ago58:14

58:14

I know you listen to this podcast at least in part because you believe everyone should have dignity in their work. But do you also like chocolate? If you’re wondering what those two things have to do with each other you’re going to have to check out this conversation with Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton! Aurora is Founder and Chief Change Agent of Astrapto …

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#20: What the heck is visionary leadership? And do you need it? - A sample from my book! 13:15

6M ago13:15

13:15

In this episode, I read a section from my book on leading with vision. Many leaders think “having a vision” is a luxury, or even just a waste of time. But every team needs one - especially when you feel like you don’t have time for one. Yes, even your team. A vision is more than just goals and objectives. It’s a way for you and your team to identif…

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#19: Leading with curiosity, and what's wrong with HR these days? - with Megan Wheeler 36:35

6M ago36:35

36:35

What's the connection between why HR is getting a bad rap and why some employees don't want to be managers? Listen as Megan Wheeler and I try to unravel this tough question and talk about leading with curiosity and questions instead of making assumptions. Megan is a former coworker of mine from my design agency days in Brooklyn. She is the founder …

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#18: Sticks and Stones - A sample from my book! 12:23

6M ago12:23

12:23

For a change of pace, I'm excited to read to you from my book, NSFW (Not Safe for Work) - A good manager's guide to better-feeling work in a toxic culture. In this episode I'm going to share little bit of Chapter 5: Lead and Inspire or Get Out of the Way - the section called “Sticks and Stones.” Spoiler: It’s about words. Well, it’s about phrases -…

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#17: Which came first, the merger or the layoff? (mini-episode) 10:53

6M ago10:53

10:53

Forbes reports that the tech industry has laid off more than 124,000 workers in 2024 alone. Layoffs are a massive problem and source of strife and low morale - not just for those laid off, but for those who remain. But this episode isn’t about layoffs. Well, it’s not JUST about layoffs. Layoffs are a symptom. Lower salaries and less frequent raises…

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#16: Making the Leap from Operations to Entrepreneurship - with Diane Lam 47:47

7M ago47:47

47:47

A lot of us have dreamed of - or even dabbled in - entrepreneurship at some point. But you probably have so many questions, like: How do you make the transition? What if your initial business strategy needs to change? How do you handle all the technology and platforms? Well you found the right episode of Manager on a Mission, because our guest has …

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#15: Better Capitalism with Paul Knowlton and Aaron Hedges 1:09:57

7M ago1:09:57

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I’m not an economist, a historian, or a philosopher. But when I started putting out podcasts and writing my book, I had to go outside of my comfort zone in order to develop a sense of context, as well as a more informed opinion, on what is happening for employees and why in so many cases it feels so wrong. In this episode, I interview some real exp…

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#14: The moment I realized I was tone-policing myself (mini-episode) 10:27

7M ago10:27

10:27

I recorded my first podcast as a guest on Friday. I was so excited, but afterward I didn't celebrate or rest. No, instead I worried. I worried about everything I said that might have been offensive. I was terrified and ashamed that when the episode came out, I would come across as too angry, too negative, too opinionated. Why? That's exactly what w…

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#13: Get unstuck, find your voice, and take aligned action - with Creativity Expert Steph Sheldon 1:02:05

8M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Whether entrepreneurialism is burning inside you or is something you've never allowed yourself to consider, Steph Sheldon shares her wisdom about the creative process and finding your voice. Yes, even in a corporate job. Steph is the talent behind my top-to-bottom rebrand - from this podcast name and artwork, to my new site, and all those photos I'…

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#12: No budget. No approvals. No problem! 15:51

8M ago15:51

15:51

Sometimes it feels like nothing you do matters as a manager, unless maybe you're the CEO. You can't hire the people you need to hire, you can't get the software your team needs, and you can't get them the raises they deserve. It feels like no matter what you do, you just can’t make a difference. What if i told you you don’t need to fix everything a…

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#11: Let's Retire 1990s Manager Mentality 19:55

9M ago19:55

19:55

In the first episode of Season 2, we look at how management is stuck in the 90s and hasn’t kept pace with the challenges that employees are dealing with at work, like how quickly priorities change, how ambiguous projects can be, and how much more complexity employees face as far as office politics, layoffs, and far-flung coworkers in multiple time …

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#10: Ask Me Anything - Listener Questions Answered! 22:53

1y ago22:53

22:53

For the final episode of our first season, we’re doing something a little bit different. I asked you to send me questions, and now I'm sharing my best answers regarding: How managers can help you increase your visibility and build your reputation Why doing boring work doesn't mean you're doomed to never get a better job than the one you have now Ho…

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#9: How to Build Healthy Management Culture and Why Management Is Like Kayaking - with Brian Walch 48:56

1y ago48:56

48:56

Brian Walch is a coach, consultant, and speaker who helps organizations develop their managers and build best-in-class management cultures. He is the owner of Shiftfocus Coaching and Consulting, where he provides services to help empower managers to lead themselves, their teams, and their organizations. In this episode, Brian and Tosca talk about m…

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#33: Unproductively Productive: Corporate America's "always on" culture is killing innovation 15:16

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#32: SheThrives with Lori Murphy 55:01

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#31: That's What the Money Is For! - Corporate America’s emotional abuse contract with employees 18:40

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#30: Rediscovering Joy on the Job: Breaking the Burnout Cycle with Tracy LaLonde 40:17

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#29: The RTO Hall of Shame: Worst C-Suite Takes on Return-to-Office Mandates 14:05

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#28: Choose Your Hard: Dr. Taryn Fletcher on Finding Your Leadership Voice, PIVOTing, and Purpose 44:30

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#27: Layoff-Proof Your Career: Insider Strategies from Certified Career Coach, Nicole Miles 41:10

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#26: Beyond Vulnerability: Leading through Radical Authenticity, Trust and Letting Go - with Conner Kees 45:09

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#25: Don't you know that you're toxic? Why bosses become toxic and what to do about it 15:14

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#24: From gatekeeping to…gardening? How and why to lead like a landscape architect 21:25

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#23: Why I'm still obsessed with 1:1s (mini-episode) 12:50

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#22: Let's leave imposter syndrome behind this year (mini-episode) 14:16

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#21: Doing business while still doing good - with Aurora Dawn Benton 58:14

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#20: What the heck is visionary leadership? And do you need it? - A sample from my book! 13:15

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#19: Leading with curiosity, and what's wrong with HR these days? - with Megan Wheeler 36:35

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#18: Sticks and Stones - A sample from my book! 12:23

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#17: Which came first, the merger or the layoff? (mini-episode) 10:53

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#16: Making the Leap from Operations to Entrepreneurship - with Diane Lam 47:47

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#15: Better Capitalism with Paul Knowlton and Aaron Hedges 1:09:57

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#14: The moment I realized I was tone-policing myself (mini-episode) 10:27

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#13: Get unstuck, find your voice, and take aligned action - with Creativity Expert Steph Sheldon 1:02:05

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#12: No budget. No approvals. No problem! 15:51

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#11: Let's Retire 1990s Manager Mentality 19:55

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#10: Ask Me Anything - Listener Questions Answered! 22:53

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#9: How to Build Healthy Management Culture and Why Management Is Like Kayaking - with Brian Walch 48:56