The Behaviorist

Work Wisdom, a practice specializing in positive organizational behavior, shares helpful, concrete practices for elevating leaders, teams and companies to become the best version of themselves.

The Behaviorist is a business podcast hosted by Work Wisdom, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Work Wisdom hosts The Behaviorist, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #137

  Leadership Development in the World of Education

  Aug 25, 202623 min

  In this episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom Founding Partner, Sarah Colantonio, sits down with one of our Work Wisdom coaches, Dr. Maria Hoover, for an in-depth conversation on Maria’s recent dissertation on Leadership Development and Executive Coaching for Education Leaders. Follow along to learn more about why Maria focused her dissertation on this topic, her passion for leadership development in the education space, and her key takeaways from her research—including one finding that might suprise you! --- To learn more about Work Wisdom, visit www.workwisdomllc.com (http://www.workwisdomllc.com/) and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (@workwisdom).

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  Courage for the Modern Leader

  Aug 18, 202627 min

  In this episode of The Behaviorist, guest host Joey McMonagle sits down with Lydia Henry, member of the Executive Committee for the Board of Directors at the Lancaster County Community Foundation, to explore how we can weave a new understanding of confidence into our lives. Launching from a definition of the word by Irish poet David Whyte, Lydia and Joey touch on how vulnerability and self-awareness impact our ability to be courageous. With a candid review of her own experiences, Lydia expands on this, diving into how leaders of organizations have a responsibility to create space for their teams to explore their own courageous engagement. The conversation continues with a review of the risks and rewards of showing up with courageous authenticity, an interesting discussion on what courage looks like in this age of rapid change due to evolving technology, and then a review of concrete ways to build courage into our daily practices. To learn more about Work Wisdom, visit www.workwisdomllc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (@workwisdom). *The views and opinions expressed by Joe McMonagle in this podcast are solely those of Mr. McMonagle and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mr. McMonagle's employer, Atomic Design, Inc. or any affiliated organizations.*

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  Episode #135

  Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Abby Rivera

  Jun 24, 202635 min

  In this episode of The Behaviorist, Sarah Colantonio sits down with Abby Rivera, Principal of Wickersham Elementary School, to explore what emotionally intelligent teams actually look like in practice. Drawing on decades of research and Abby's firsthand leadership experience, Sarah and Abby examine how self-awareness, trust, active listening, vulnerability, and proactive problem-solving shape high-performing teams. From fostering psychological safety to building optimism during challenging seasons, Abby shares candid stories about cultivating a workplace culture that feels more like a family—one where people hold each other accountable, support one another, and stay focused on a shared vision. Whether you lead a school, nonprofit, business, or community organization, this episode offers actionable insights into creating a team culture where people can thrive together and navigate uncertainty with resilience. --- To learn more about Work Wisdom, visit www.workwisdomllc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (@workwisdom).

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  Episode #134

  Building an Ownership Culture: with Salena Coachman and Aimée Deraco

  Jun 11, 202640 min

  In this episode of The Behaviorist, guest host Salena Coachman sits down with Aimée Deraco, President and CEO of Brubaker, to explore what it truly means to build a culture of ownership. As the leader of a 100% employee-owned company, Aimée shares how trust, transparency, accountability, and genuine care for others create workplaces where people feel invested in both organizational success and one another. To learn more about Work Wisdom, visit www.workwisdomllc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (@workwisdom). ~ ~ ~ To learn more about Brubaker, visit https://www.brubakerinc.com and follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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  Episode #133

  When the Leader Checks Out: The Withdrawal Causing Quiet Calamity

  May 11, 202644 min

  Join Sarah and Kedren to explore the phenomenon of leaders withdrawing due to a perceived and persistent lack of agency and efficacy. This withdrawal is hitting the world-changers hard. Leaders who have been fueled by hope and the pursuit of ideals often motivate themselves and others through the conviction that together, they could be positive change agents. When circumstances align to prevent progress, how do leaders hold the tension, stay engaged, and continue to inspire others? Sarah and Kedren discuss critical leadership skills necessary for this moment in history, including learning how to hold the tension, stay in the middle, accept what is, be realistically optimistic, and persist. Negative Capability mindsets and behaviors are more important than ever when the seemingly rational adaptation is to check out, give up, stop pushing, and withdraw. Leaders can 'quiet quit' too, with the potential of derailing movements, teams, and companies. Work Wisdom is always grateful to Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg for her insightful contributions to our field, but never more thankful than for her very timely March 2026 HBR article that illuminates the widespread phenomenon of leaders losing agency and its subsequent implications for their leadership. To learn more about Work Wisdom, visit www.workwisdomllc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (@workwisdom).

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