The Leadership Pause

Welcome to the Leadership Pause, a place where hosts Neil Jacobs, CPsychol, and Dr. Taylere Markewich PhD stop, ask, and explore the big questions about leadership. We'll be discussing significant world events and trends, and their implications for leaders, teams, and organizations. We'll also be inviting experts into the conversation, so you have the insights you need to effectively lead your organization. Whether you are a senior executive at a Fortune 500 company or a founder of a fast-growing startup, each episode is for you. Join us to take a Leadership Pause.

The Leadership Pause is a business podcast hosted by Neil Jacobs and Taylere Markewich, with 12 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.

Neil Jacobs and Taylere Markewich hosts The Leadership Pause, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  The Year of the 8% Culture: TLP012

  Jan 20, 202632 minS0

  <p>Episode 12 marks a significant transition for The Leadership Pause as Dr. Taylere Markewich announces her departure from co-hosting duties after a year of meaningful conversations and growth. While stepping away from regular participation, Taylere will continue as an avid listener as the podcast evolves for 2026. Both Neil and Taylere reflect on the gratitude they feel for the journey, the people they've connected with, and the insights gained, while looking ahead to what leaders need to navigate in the coming year.</p> <p>The conversation explores the major leadership trends that emerged in 2025, with AI taking center stage as organizations...

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  Making Space for Effective Leadership: TLP011

  Dec 24, 202553 minS0

  <p >In this episode of The Leadership Pause, Neil Jacobs and Dr. Taylere Markewich mark the podcast's one-year anniversary with a timely exploration of how physical space shapes leadership, culture, and performance. As organizations continue to navigate hybrid work, return-to-office pressures, and shifting employee expectations, the conversation invites leaders to consider the often-unseen ways the built environment communicates values, power, and belonging.</p> <p >Joined by Rachel Casanova, Executive Managing Director of Total Workplace Consulting for the Northeast at Cushman & Wakefield, the discussion moves beyond aesthetics to examine workplace design as the "body language" of an organization. Drawing on nearly 30...

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  Navigating the Double Bind: TLP010

  Oct 23, 202539 minS0

  <p >In this episode, organizational psychologists Neil Jacobs and Dr. Taylere Markewich explore the concept of the "double bind" in workplace leadership—those contradictory messages that leave employees frozen and confused. A double bind occurs when leaders send mixed messages, saying one thing while their actions communicate something entirely different. Common examples include organizations declaring "we're family" while conducting layoffs, asking employees to "bring your whole authentic self" while expecting conformity, or promoting "empowerment" while maintaining tight control over decisions. These contradictions, often unintentional, create significant psychological strain for employees who find themselves unable to succeed at meeting both conflicting ex...

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  Serving a Purpose: TLP009

  Jul 8, 202546 minS0

  Welcome to Episode 9 of The Leadership Pause," where Neil Jacobs and Dr. Taylere Markewich dive into the essential concept of leading with meaning and purpose. This episode unpacks "the why" through personal anecdotes and professional insights. Neil shares a poignant Pause of the Month reflecting on connection and meaning after a loss, while Taylere discusses a coaching success where a client harnessed her power during organizational upheaval, sparking a valuable conversation about the nuanced role of power in leadership. They explore how purpose, while intrinsically felt and sometimes hard to define, evolves throughout a career, from meeting basic needs to i...

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  Money Talks - Leadership's Hidden Scripts: TLP 008

  May 19, 202539 minS0

  <p >In this insightful episode of The Leadership Pause, hosts Neil Jacobs and Dr. Taylere Markewich delve into the topic of money psychology and its profound influence on leadership. The hosts begin by sharing their own money scripts, the psychological narratives around finances formed in their childhoods. Their personal revelations set the stage for an illuminating conversation with guest expert Dr. Kathleen Gounaris, an executive coach and clinical and financial psychologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in behavioral finance.</p> <p >Dr. Gounaris explains how financial psychology operates as an invisible hand influencing decisions, which can follow two common...

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