Scale The Chaos
The Go-To Podcast for Leaders, Managers, and Teams seeking to transform Business Chaos Into Scalable Systems- where we talk all things contributing to your organization’s chaos and dysfunction. It’s not JUST your broken processes!
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
What are the warning signs that your company culture is in chaos? In part two of my conversation with Michelle McCullough, we uncover the leadership behaviors that contribute to dysfunction, how generational differences impact communication, and why remote work is creating new challenges for team dynamics. Michelle also shares actionable strategies for improving employee engagement, strengthening leadership trust, and ensuring long-lasting cultural change. If you want to fix toxic workplace patterns and build a stronger team, this episode is for you!
In this episode, you will learn:
The early warning signs of a toxic culture
How poor leadership habits create dysfunction
Why remote work is helping AND hurting team connection
Actionable strategies for improving engagement & trust
Connect With Michelle McCullough:
LinkedIn
Website
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
LinkedIn
Website
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with Certified Speaking Professional Michelle McCullough to explore the key elements of a healthy, high-performing company culture. We dive into why traditional productivity training often fails, how emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in team success, and what leaders can do to foster resilience in their organizations. Michelle shares powerful research-backed insights on why happiness is the foundation of success and how leaders can create an environment where employees thrive. Don’t miss this deep dive into workplace culture transformation!
In this episode, you will learn:
Why traditional productivity training often fails
The real reason burnout is killing workplace effectiveness
How emotional intelligence shapes company culture
The one overlooked factor that increases employee engagement
Connect With Michelle McCullough:
LinkedIn
Website
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
LinkedIn
Website
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Want to know the secret to thriving through challenges, not just surviving them? In Part 2 of my conversation with speaker and author Jodi Brown, she breaks down practical strategies leaders can use to create anti-fragile teams and organizations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Parachute Principle—how to protect your business from unexpected disruption
Why innovation depends on small, calculated failures (and how to build a culture that embraces them)
How redundancy and adaptability prevent businesses from collapsing in a crisis
The one leadership shift that makes your employees more engaged, resilient, and growth-focused
Jodi shares a powerful mindset shift that changed how she approaches challenges—both in life and business.
🎁 PLUS: Jodi is giving away 3 signed copies of her book Depression Fighter, and she’s offering a FREE mini eBook on Anti-Fragility for Leaders!
The first 3 listeners who email me @ Rhonda@ScaleTheChaos.com, will receive a FREE autographed copy of Jodi’s latest book, Depression Fighter!
👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into building a business that thrives under pressure!
Connect with Jodi O. Brown:
Website - jodiobrown.com
LinkedIn
Her book, Depression Fighter, on Amazon
Her memoir, The Sun Still Shines, on Amazon
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
Website – scalethechaos.com
LinkedIn
Podcasts – www.scalethechaos.com/podcasts
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
What if resilience isn’t enough? What if, instead of just bouncing back, you could grow stronger through adversity?
In this episode, I have the opportunity to chat with the inspiring Jodi Brown, a brain tumor survivor, transformational speaker, and author. She shares how businesses can embrace anti-fragility to thrive in uncertainty. She dives deep into interactional leadership, resilience, and anti-fragility, revealing why organizations need more than just survival tactics.
What You'll Learn:
The difference between resilience vs. anti-fragility (and why it matters for leaders)
How challenges make businesses stronger instead of breaking them
How organizations unknowingly sink their best people by focusing on capacity instead of weight
Real-world strategies to build adaptability, innovation, and leadership resilience
🎁 PLUS: Jodi is giving away 3 signed copies of her book Depression Fighter, and she’s offering a FREE mini eBook on Anti-Fragility for Leaders!
The first 3 listeners who email me @ Rhonda@ScaleTheChaos.com, will receive a FREE autographed copy of Jodi’s latest book, Depression Fighter!
Tune in now and discover how to future-proof your organization through anti-fragility!
Connect with Jodi O. Brown:
Website - jodiobrown.com
LinkedIn
Her book, Depression Fighter, on Amazon
Her memoir, The Sun Still Shines, on Amazon
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
Website – scalethechaos.com
LinkedIn
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Can AI reduce business chaos and dysfunction and help you scale faster? In this insightful episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea sits down with AI expert and accessibility advocate Joe Devon to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses, boosting efficiency, and reshaping industries. From AI-powered automation to misconceptions about job loss, Joe shares invaluable insights from his years of experience in the AI space.
🔹 How businesses are already using AI—without realizing it
🔹 The truth behind AI fears: Is it really taking over jobs?
🔹 Game-changing AI tools for sales, marketing, and operations
🔹 How AI is improving accessibility and inclusivity
🔹 The competitive advantage of adopting AI NOW
Plus, we dive into AI security risks, ethical concerns, and why organizations must learn how to work alongside AI—before it's too late. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI skeptic, this episode is packed with must-know strategies for leveraging AI to stay ahead of the curve.
🔗 Connect with Joe Devon:
🌍 Website: https://www.a11yaudits.com
📱 Socials: @JoeDevon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedevon/
🔗 Connect with Rhonda Lea:
🌍 Website: https://www.scalethechaos.com
📱 Socials: @ScaleTheChaos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondajlea/
#AI #BusinessGrowth #ScaleTheChaos #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #AIAutomation #BusinessEfficiency #AIinBusiness
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Can AI reduce business chaos and dysfunction and help you scale faster? In this insightful episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea sits down with AI expert and accessibility advocate Joe Devon to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses, boosting efficiency, and reshaping industries. From AI-powered automation to misconceptions about job loss, Joe shares invaluable insights from his years of experience in the AI space.
🔹 How businesses are already using AI—without realizing it
🔹 The truth behind AI fears: Is it really taking over jobs?
🔹 Game-changing AI tools for sales, marketing, and operations
🔹 How AI is improving accessibility and inclusivity
🔹 The competitive advantage of adopting AI NOW
Plus, we dive into AI security risks, ethical concerns, and why organizations must learn how to work alongside AI—before it's too late. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI skeptic, this episode is packed with must-know strategies for leveraging AI to stay ahead of the curve.
🔗 Connect with Joe Devon:
🌍 Website: https://www.a11yaudits.com
📱 Socials: @JoeDevon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedevon/
🔗 Connect with Rhonda Lea:
🌍 Website: https://www.scalethechaos.com
📱 Socials: @ScaleTheChaos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondajlea/
#AI #BusinessGrowth #ScaleTheChaos #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #AIAutomation #BusinessEfficiency #AIinBusiness
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Are unclear roles and responsibilities sabotaging your team’s success? In this episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea sits down with organizational leader Jennafer Martin to tackle a silent but powerful disruptor in business: unclear roles and responsibilities. Drawing from decades of combined experience, Rhonda and Jennafer share eye-opening personal stories and actionable strategies to combat role ambiguity, boost morale, and enhance productivity. Learn how structured frameworks like RACI and Cairo can transform team dynamics, eliminate bottlenecks, and foster trust within your organization. Tune in to discover how defining roles isn't just a management tool—it's a game-changer for business success.
🎯 Key takeaways:
✅ Why 50% of employees don’t know what’s expected of them
✅ How role clarity builds trust and drives productivity
✅ RACI vs. Cairo: Which framework is right for you?
Don’t let confusion derail your team! Listen now to gain insights that will transform your organization from chaos to clarity.
Find Rhonda Lea at:
www.scalethechaos.com
On LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/rhondajlea/
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In this follow-up episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea continues her engaging conversation with her brother, Dr. Kevin Holloway, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. Together, they delve into the psychology of change, exploring how work and identity intertwine and why change can feel deeply personal and even threatening.
The discussion highlights individual personality traits that influence adaptability and offers practical strategies for leaders to foster trust, resilience, and adaptability in their teams. Through a trauma-informed leadership lens, Dr. Holloway shares insights on creating safe and empowering environments where employees can grow, even during times of significant change.
Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on:
post-traumatic growth
how adversity can drive transformation
the often-overlooked value those who have experienced adversity bring to the workplace
Whether you're leading a team, managing organizational change, or pursuing personal growth, this episode provides actionable advice and thoughtful reflections to help you succeed in dynamic environments.
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
www.ScaleTheChaos.com
LinkedIn
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In this episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, engages in a compelling conversation with her brother, Dr. Kevin Holloway, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and stress-related disorders. Drawing from his experience working with military service members and veterans, Dr. Holloway unpacks how human behavior and past experiences influence our reactions to change.
Together, they explore why some team members resist change while others adapt, offering trauma-informed strategies for leaders to foster trust, collaboration, and adaptability.
Listeners will gain actionable insights into:
managing resistance
building trust
empowering employees during organizational shifts
Whether you're navigating a significant change or seeking to improve team dynamics, this episode provides practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives to help you lead with compassion and clarity.
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
www.ScaleTheChaos.com
LinkedIn
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of Scale the Chaos, catch part 2 of host Rhonda Lea and confidence coach Lana Kinberg's conversation as they reveal how lack of confidence creates organizational chaos and dysfunction.
Did you know that poor workplace culture costs U.S. businesses $431 billion annually? Discover the hidden costs of low confidence in your organization and learn practical solutions to break the cycle.
Key Insights:
Why skilled performers often struggle as leaders
The true cost of turnover and poor workplace culture
How negative attitudes spread through teams
Solutions for building organizational confidence
The SELF framework for developing unshakeable confidence
Practical strategies for remote team management
Featured Guest: Lana Kinberg
Website: lanakinberg.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanakinberg/
Connect with Rhonda Lea and Scale the Chaos:
Website: scalethechaos.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondajlea/
#ScaleTheChaos #OrganizationalDevelopment #Leadership
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