The Mindset Game® Podcast

The role of the manager is becoming more complex, and the ability to adapt in the moment is what sets effective leaders apart.

In episode 255 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies, about how leaders can adapt in the moment to bring out the best in people and effectively drive behavior change.

Drawing on the Situational Leadership® Model, Suzie explains why effective leadership starts with understanding where someone is—both in their ability and their willingness—and then adjusting your approach in response. When leaders meet people where they are, they create the conditions for development, trust, and stronger results.

You can view a visual of the Situational Leadership® Model HERE.

Together, they explore what it really takes to lead effectively in dynamic environments. In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why leadership effectiveness depends on matching your style to the situation 
How misalignment between leadership style and readiness can create stress, disengagement, or missed performance
What it means to build trust and create safety, especially during change
To learn more about the Situational Leadership® Model, visit situational.com or find Suzie on LinkedIn.

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Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention. 
In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience.
Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including:
Why employees often leave managers, not organizations
How curiosity can transform difficult conversations
What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions
Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust
How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perception
To learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn.

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AI is no longer a future conversation. It is already changing how decisions are made, how work gets done, and what leaders are being asked to navigate in real time. The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to lead people through the uncertainty it introduces.

In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci and an internationally recognized authority on change management. With more than two decades at Prosci, Tim has helped shape the organization's research-based methodologies used by leaders around the world to drive adoption and results, with a deep focus on the intersection of individual and organizational change. 
Together, they explore what makes AI-driven change fundamentally different and what leaders need to focus on now. In this conversation, you'll learn: 
Why AI adoption does not have a clearly defined future state
How ongoing learning and uncertainty affect how people engage with AI
Why AI is best treated as a collaborator rather than a source of answers
To learn more about Tim's work, visit prosci.com or find him on LinkedIn.

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Change rarely fails because the strategy is wrong. More often, it slows or stalls because the human side of change is underestimated.

In Episode 252 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Julie Whitten, a seasoned change leader, about the psychology of pushback and what helps change move forward.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting large-scale transformations across complex industries, Julie explains why resistance is a natural part of change and what leaders can learn by paying attention to it. Together, they explore how leaders can reduce friction, build trust, and create momentum by focusing on how change is experienced.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why pushback often reflects uncertainty or care, not opposition
How urgency and pressure can unintentionally slow adoption
What helps people feel clearer and more willing to engage
To learn more about Julie's work, visit juliewhittenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn.

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Awkward moments are often treated as something to avoid. But what if they are actually a doorway to growth, connection, and influence?
In Episode 251 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan sits down with Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and author of Good Awkward, to explore why awkwardness is not a weakness to eliminate, but a skill leaders can develop. Drawing on her research and real-world experience, Henna shares practical insights including:
Why awkward moments are often signals of growth rather than failure
How the stories we tell ourselves after awkward interactions shape future behavior
How to improve your "comeback rate" and recover more quickly from social discomfort
To connect with Henna or learn more about her work, visit hennapryor.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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