Unapologetic Rabble-Rousers: An Exploration of Leadership

42: Cost of Bullying: Mental Health, Productivity, and Personal Stories

DocShellie and Carla Lewis are tackling a big one today—bullying. Not just the schoolyard kind but the gut-wrenching, career-crushing, soul-shaking reality of bullying in the workplace and online. We’re calling out the keyboard warriors, the silent observers, and yes, even those “leaders” who think they can get away with it. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end or just stood by watching, you’ll want to stick around for this one.

41: A Leadership Reality Check: Barriers to Effective Communication

Today, we’re calling it like it is—why does leadership always think "training" will save the day without putting in the hard work themselves? 🤔 DocShellie and Carla Lewis, talk about the laughably misguided idea of teaching teams how to have important conversations while completely ignoring the toxic environments that prevent those conversations from thriving. We’ve got stories—from “clawing” bosses to turnaround teams—that prove just how wrong things can go, and how they could go right.

40: Why Can’t We Just Talk? Finding Common Ground Without Agreeing

Ever get stuck in one of those “you’re wrong, I’m right” loops that end with someone stomping off? In this laugh-out-loud and thought-provoking episode, DocShellie and Carla Lewis break down the battle between dialogue and diatribe. From tales of stubborn friends fighting over TV show rules to flip-flop arguments gone wild, they’ll teach you how to stop the madness, stay curious, and keep your integrity intact, no matter how heated the conversation gets.

39: Gaslighting Unmasked: Spotting Signs Before It's Too Late

Hey Rabbie-Rousers! In Episode 39, we’re getting real about gaslighting. DocShellie and Carla Lewis dive headfirst into how gaslighting creeps into your personal life, making you question your own memories. They break it down—from those sneaky "I never said that!" moments to the importance of checking your intent if you’re the one dishing it out. With some real talk on boundaries, self-care, and how to keep your head on straight, this episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt the burn of manipulation. Time to call it out for what it is!

38: The Psychological Trap: Surviving Workplace Gaslighting

You know that feeling when you're being totally dismissed or manipulated at work, and it makes you question everything about yourself? Yeah, us too. Join Carla Lewis and DocShellie as they break down how gaslighting creeps into the workplace, leaving you doubting your confidence and your skills. From forgotten meetings to stolen ideas, we’ve lived it, and now we’re calling it out. Gaslighting is real, it’s insidious, and we’re going to help you see it for what it is.

37: Building Trust, One Brick at Time

In this engaging episode of "Unapologetic Rabbel-Rousers," DocShellie and Carla Lewis take you on a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of trust. We dissect Peter Lencioni’s trust model, which breaks it down into three core elements: reliability, vulnerability, and accountability. We’ll chat about why trusting someone isn’t just a black-and-white matter, but rather a spectrum where understanding these elements can help you navigate both personal and professional relationships. Get ready for a lively discussion on how to tackle trust issues head-on and embrace the complexity of human connections!

36: Leadership Revelations: What We Learned from the Best & Worst

Have you ever had a boss so bad it made you question humanity? Or a leader so inspiring it made you believe in the power of human potential? In this episode, DocShellie and Carla Lewis dive deep into the world of leadership, sharing their wildest, most cringe-worthy, and most uplifting boss stories. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear as we explore the good, the bad, and the downright ugly sides of leadership.

35: 20 Years in Meetings? Time to Reclaim Your Workday

Tired of wasting hours in meetings that should've been emails? DocShellie and Carla Lewis take a no-holds-barred look at everything wrong with workplace meetings and why they’re the bane of our existence. From the mind-numbing stats that’ll make you cringe to the “meeting after the meeting” fiasco, this episode pulls no punches and gives you the tools to reclaim your time.