The Communicative Leader

On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up her

The Communicative Leader is a business podcast hosted by Dr. Leah OH, with 114 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.

Dr. Leah OH hosts The Communicative Leader, a business show with 114 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  The Frictionless Leader: Naming, Facing, and Solving the Issues That Stall Growth with Sue Hawkes

  Aug 17, 202628 minS11

  Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader ! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often talk about leadership as a journey toward growth, but for many organizations, that journey feels less like a sprint and more like a slog through thick mud. We see the symptoms—missed deadlines, team silos, and circular arguments—but we often tiptoe around the root causes because the truth feels too disruptive. Today’s guest is a truth-teller and doubt-slayer who argues that the only way to move faster is to stop avoiding the hard stuff. Joining us is Sue Hawkes, an Expert EOS Implementer™, CEO of YESS!, and the co-author of the brand-new book in the EOS Mastery Series, Issues: Remove Friction, Fast-Track Your Growth, and Ignite Your Greatness . Sue has been solving problems and helping people since she was a fifth-grader running her first door-to-door business. Today, she works with high-stakes leaders to clear the organizational clutter and build winning cultures where accountability isn't a threat—it's the fuel. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Five-Star Success System, why naming your friction is the first step to eliminating it, and how to lead with enough courage and humor to make a high-accountability culture actually stick.

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  Episode #2

  Beyond the Spreadsheet: Leading with Empathy, Humanity, and Narrative

  Aug 10, 202651 minS11

  Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. In a world of digital noise and data-driven decisions, it is easy for leaders to forget that at the end of every email, every strategy deck, and every Slack message is a human being. We often prioritize efficiency over connection, forgetting that people don't follow spreadsheets—they follow people they trust. Today’s guest has spent over 30 years proving that the most effective way to lead is through the ancient art of storytelling and the simple, often overlooked power of kindness. Neal Foard is the founder of Storyfire and a former worldwide director of creative learning for Saatchi & Saatchi. He has shaped global campaigns for brands like Toyota, Sony, and Lexus, but today, he is perhaps best known for his stories about everyday humanity that have reached over half a million followers. He teaches leaders that marketing—and leadership—is ultimately about relationship-building and promise-keeping. In today’s episode, we’re exploring why kindness isn't soft—it's a measurable advantage—and how you can use the tools of a world-class creative director to communicate with more sincerity and impact.

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  Episode #1

  The High-Stakes of Presence: Scaling a $42M Company Without Losing Connection at Home

  Aug 3, 202638 minS11

  Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often talk about leadership as a high-stakes balancing act—juggling revenue targets, team growth, and strategic pivots. But as we move further into 2026, the most successful leaders are realizing that ambition doesn't have to come at the cost of personal well-being or meaningful relationships. The question is: how do we build systems that scale without burning ourselves, or our families, out in the process? Today’s guest is a masterclass in navigating that very intersection. Joining us is Kevin Rice, a seasoned entrepreneur and growth specialist who co-founded Hathway and scaled it from a scrappy startup to a $42M digital agency before its acquisition. Kevin has led growth for global consultancies of 5,000 professionals, but he is equally known for his work helping leaders show up for the people who matter most. As the host of the CEOs & ABCs podcast, Kevin teaches high performers how to take the executive skill set—building trust, managing stress, and clear communication—and apply it to their most important leadership role at home. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the mechanics of leading under pressure, why emotional presence is a survival tool in the boardroom and the living room, and how to use operational thinking to protect your connection with the people you lead and the people you love.

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  Episode #8

  Best of the Rest, Season 10: The Architecture of Modern Leadership

  Jul 30, 202613 minS10

  The season review of 'The Communicative Leader' explores the underlying architecture of modern leadership, focusing on themes of radical clarity and execution, negotiation, influence, self-awareness, and the shift from compliance to curiosity. Each theme delves into the essential elements of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of precision, influence, self-awareness, and curiosity in driving organizational success. Takeaways Precision requires psychological safety, clear requirements, and proactive communication. Influence is about aligning credibility with the real-world constraints of the people you lead. Chapters 00:00 Foundational Pillar: Radical Clarity and Execution 04:41 Relational Engine: Negotiation, Influence, and Earn Certainty 07:27 Internal Mirror: Self-Awareness and the Ego Audit 10:15 Ultimate Shift: From Compliance to Curiosity

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  Episode #7

  Project Recovery: Eliminating the Bottlenecks of Misalignment and Restoring Predictable Delivery

  Jul 22, 202631 minS10

  Welcome to another episode of The Communicative Leader ! I’m your host, Dr. Leah OH. We often talk about leadership as a vision-casting exercise, but the reality of leadership is often found in the muck of execution. When a high-stakes project begins to drift—missing deadlines, creeping in scope, or draining budgets—we tend to look for technical failures. But more often than not, a project in trouble is actually a project with a communication breakdown. Today’s guest is a Project Physician of sorts, specializing in diagnosing and recovering troubled initiatives for everyone from the Fortune 500 to agile start-ups. Joining us is Richard Broo, the founder of True North PMP Consulting. With over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, advanced materials, and technology, Richard is a master of project audit and recovery. He is a certified PMP, Agile, and Scrum expert who helps companies eliminate the bottlenecks of dysfunction to restore predictability and profitability. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the root causes of project failure, how to communicate expectations that actually stick, and how leaders can use a no-nonsense approach to stop scope creep and reclaim their team's performance.

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