Middle Managers Are the Real Heroes of Change with Cody Pavlat
Ema is joined by Cody Pavlat, a seasoned trainer and change leader, to explore the often-overlooked role of middle managers in driving successful transformation. They unpack how these “unsung heroes” ...
22 Jul 202516min
99 to 1: What Congress Told Big Tech About AI Regulation with the Big Beautiful Bill
Should states be allowed to regulate AI, or are we risking innovation with death by a thousand cuts? In this episode of Leading Change in the Wild, I dive into the now-infamous “Big Beautiful Bill,” ...
15 Jul 202512min
Why Accidental Managers Struggle and How to Set Them Up for Success with Tara Landes
Ema is joined by management consultant Tara, who shares insights from 25+ years of working with thousands of managers, both seasoned and accidental. They dive into why top performers often get promote...
8 Jul 20258min
When AI Crosses the Line: The Lawsuits Defining AI Ethics
Grab your (digital) cowboy hats, because we are officially in the Wild West of AI. In this episode of Leading Change in the Wild, I’m breaking down the most important legal battles unfolding right no...
1 Jul 202514min
Navigating Standardization: How to Lead Change Without the Hunger Games Effect with Elsie Mort
Ema is joined by Elsie Mort, a seasoned Change Communications Manager, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of organizational change, standardization, and how to successfully modernize systems...
24 Jun 202513min
Taylor Swift Just Gave a Masterclass in Change Management
What if I told you Taylor Swift is a change management mastermind, not just a mastermind of planting Easter Eggs? In this episode of Leading Change - Change in the Wild, I break down how Taylor (and ...
17 Jun 202513min
How to Reclaim Executive Function When Life Gets Overwhelming with Frankie Berkoben
Ema is joined by executive coach Frankie Bercobin to discuss how executive function influences performance and productivity in the workplace, especially under stress, neurodivergence like ADHD, or dur...
10 Jun 202514min
AI-First Is Not a Strategy: Duolingo’s Mistake Explained
Want to know what declaring you are AI-First will get you? Canceled and quick. In this solo episode of Leading Change, Ema Roloff breaks down Duolingo’s major misstep after a leaked internal memo rev...
3 Jun 202516min
