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Ep 16: Breaking the Chaos Cycle: How Low Confidence Destroys Organizations w/ Lana Kinberg Pt 1 | Scale the Chaos Podcast

🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of Scale the Chaos, catch part 1 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/
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Tags: scale the chaos, organizational development, leadership training, workplace culture, confidence coaching, business leadership, team management, corporate culture, employee turnover, workplace dysfunction, remote work management, leadership skills, organizational behavior, business coaching, professional development, workplace psychology, team dynamics, business management, leadership development, corporate training

Ep 15: Unlocking the Secrets of Bird Personality Types with Rhonda and Jimmy Lea | Scale the Chaos Podcast

In this special episode of the Scale the Chaos Podcast, Rhonda Lea is joined by her husband, Jimmy Lea, to introduce their exciting new project: the Bird Personality Types framework!
Discover how the Dove, Owl, Peacock, and Eagle personalities offer a simple, memorable, and fun way to understand and connect with others in both personal and professional settings. From improving sales and marketing to enhancing workplace communication and building stronger relationships, the Bird Personality framework is a game-changer.
In this episode, Rhonda and Jimmy dive into:✅ Why the Bird Personality framework is easier to remember and apply than traditional personality tests.✅ How understanding and adapting to different personality types can reduce conflict and foster meaningful connections.✅ The incredible benefits of knowing your primary and secondary bird types—and how they shape your communication style.✅ How this framework improves sales, marketing, customer service, and team collaboration.
💡 Take the free Bird Personality Assessment now at www.scalethechaos.com/dope and discover your unique personality type!
📚 Learn More:
Try the first lesson of our online Bird Personality Certification course for FREE!
With the course, you’ll have acccess to the 105-page full-color workbook to deepen your understanding and take your learning to the next level as well as exclusive membership in the ‘Your Flock’ community where you can network with those in your bird type flock.
Join our interactive Bird Personality Experience—a half-day or full-day immersive workshop.
👉 Ready to adapt, connect, and thrive? Visit www.scalethechaos.com/dope for all the details!
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Ep 14: Mastering Pricing Strategy: Value-Based Insights w/ Mark Stiving Pt 2

On this episode of the Scale the Chaos Podcast, Rhonda Lea continues her conversation with pricing expert Mark Stiving to uncover the secrets of value-based pricing and its impact on your organization's success.
In this insightful discussion, you'll learn:
The role of pricing councils and committees in collaborative decision-making.
Why understanding the value of your product matters more than production costs.
How to tackle common pricing challenges.
The psychology behind $0.99 pricing.
Tips for quantifying customer value to improve your pricing strategy.
Whether you're running a small business or managing corporate pricing decisions, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you align your pricing with the true value of your products or services.
Connect with Mark Stiving:
LinkedIn
Website- impactpricing.com
FREE Break-Even Volume Calculator
Books
Instant Profits
Impact Pricing
Win, Keep, Grow
Selling Value
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
LinkedIn
Website- www.scalethechaos.com
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👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment with your top pricing challenges!

Ep 13: Value-Based Pricing: Common Mistakes and Strategies w/ Mark Stiving Pt 1

Are your pricing strategies leaving money on the table? In this episode of the Scale the Chaos Podcast, Rhonda Lea is joined by pricing expert and author Mark Stiving to explore how value-based pricing can transform your business strategy.
In this insightful discussion, you'll discover:
Why understanding customer value is key to effective pricing.
Common pricing mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them.
The concept of context-driven pricing and its real-world applications.
How internal collaboration and ownership impact pricing strategy.
Mark shares fascinating insights from his extensive experience, including why 99-cent pricing works and how businesses can create value tables to better understand their customers. With practical tips and real-world examples, this episode is a must-watch for leaders looking to optimize their pricing strategies and drive growth.
Connect with Mark Stiving:
LinkedIn
Website- impactpricing.com
FREE Break-Even Volume Calculator
Books
Instant Profits
Impact Pricing
Win, Keep, Grow
Selling Value
Connect with Rhonda Lea:
LinkedIn
Website- www.scalethechaos.com
Listen to More Episodes:com/Podcast
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment with your top pricing challenges!

Ep 12: Overcoming Fear and Ego to Foster a Gutsy Business Culture w/ Chrystina Katz

In this engaging follow-up episode of the Scale the Chaos Podcast, Rhonda Lea continues her conversation with Chrystina Katz, diving deeper into how to foster a gutsy business culture. Chrystina shares her insights on breaking through the barriers of fear and ego, empowering leaders to take calculated risks, embrace vulnerability, and create an open-minded workplace that thrives on innovation and trust.
🎙 Key Topics Covered:
Identifying and overcoming fear and ego in leadership.
The importance of learning, team development, and personal growth.
How being gutsy promotes employee engagement, productivity, and profitability.
Actionable steps to prioritize and address challenges with confidence.
🎧 Whether you're a business owner, leader, or team member looking to inject courage and resilience into your approach, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiration to push past roadblocks and cultivate a gutsy mindset.
📌 Connect with Chrystina Katz:👉 Website: www.chrystinakatz.com👉 LinkedIn: Chystina Katz
📌 Connect with Rhonda Lea:👉 Website: www.scalethechaos.com
👉 LinkedIn: Rhonda Lea👉 Podcast Library: www.scalethechaos.com/podcast
💬 Tell us in the comments: What's one gutsy move you've made in your professional life?
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Ep 11: How to Be Gutsy in Business with Chrystina Katz Pt 1 | Scale The Chaos Podcast

In this episode of the Scale the Chaos Podcast, Rhonda Lea welcomes Chrystina Katz, a business coach with 30 years of corporate project management experience and 10 years of entrepreneurial ventures. Chrystina shares her expertise on fostering a gutsy culture in the workplace, tackling fear of change, and strategically navigating risks to grow your business and bottom line.
Discover how being gutsy can resolve organizational chaos, avoid recklessness, and empower teams to innovate and thrive. Chrystina also provides actionable strategies for leaders to build trust, identify team strengths, and encourage creativity.
🎙 Key Takeaways:
The true meaning of being gutsy and its impact on business growth.
How leaders can foster a culture of trust, respect, and innovation.
Tools like retrospectives and StrengthsFinder to maximize team potential.
Why embracing failure and new ideas sparks innovation.
📌 Connect with Chrystina Katz:👉 Website: www.chrystinakatz.com👉 LinkedIn: Chystina Katz
📌 Connect with Rhonda Lea:👉 Website: www.scalethechaos.com
👉 LinkedIn: Rhonda Lea👉 Podcast Library: www.scalethechaos.com/podcast
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! What gutsy steps have you taken in your business journey?
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Ep 9: Insights From a Rocket Scientists: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome w/ Maureen Zappala Pt 1

In this thought-provoking episode of Scale The Chaos, I sit down with Maureen Zappala, a former NASA engineer turned leading expert on imposter syndrome. Drawing from her time as a rocket scientist at NASA and her years of research, Maureen shares practical insights into recognizing and overcoming the self-doubt that holds so many of us back.
What You’ll Learn:
What imposter syndrome really is and why so many high-achievers face it
The hidden ways imposter syndrome impacts your performance and mindset
How it contributes to organizational dysfunction and what leaders can do about it Practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming confidence
📚 Maureen is the author of the acclaimed book, Pushing Your Envelope: How Smart People Defeat Self-Doubt and Live with Bold Enthusiasm, and her upcoming release, Get Your Best People to Give Their Best Work, offers groundbreaking advice for leaders managing high-potential teams.
Join us for a fascinating discussion about how this "silent struggle" affects individuals, teams, and leaders—and how to conquer it for good!
🎧 Listen to Part 2 for more actionable insights and leadership strategies!
🔗 Links & Resources:
Maureen’s Website: www.maureenz.com
Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn
Find Maureen’s Book on Amazon: Pushing Your Envelope
✨ For more tips on improving workplace culture and scaling organizational chaos, visit my website: www.scalethechaos.com
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Ep 10: Strategies & Insights for Managing Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace w/ Maureen Zappala

In Part 2 of my conversation with Maureen Zappala, a former NASA engineer and imposter syndrome expert, we dive deeper into the ways imposter syndrome affects both individuals and organizations—and how leaders can play a crucial role in overcoming it.
What You’ll Learn:
How leaders can identify imposter syndrome in their teams and create supportive environments
The five powerful strategies individuals can use to combat imposter syndrome
The connection between imposter syndrome and shame—and how to address it
How overcoming imposter syndrome frees you to take risks, delegate, and thrive in your career
📚 Maureen, author of Pushing Your Envelope: How Smart People Defeat Self-Doubt and Live with Bold Enthusiasm, also discusses her upcoming book, Get Your Best People to Give Their Best Work, designed to help leaders unlock the full potential of their teams.
Highlights:
Why leaders should view imposter syndrome as an opportunity, not just an individual struggle
The "Tri C Method" for changing thought patterns and overcoming self-doubt
Why progress against imposter syndrome happens in small, intentional steps
🎧 Catch Part 1 to hear Maureen's insights on defining and recognizing imposter syndrome!
🔗 Links & Resources:
Maureen’s Website: www.maureenz.com
Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn
Find Maureen’s Book on Amazon: Pushing Your Envelope
✨ For more tips on improving workplace culture and scaling organizational chaos, visit my website: www.scalethechaos.com
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Episode 8: Coaching & Leading Gen Z in the Workplace with Dale Wetmore | Scale the Chaos Podcast

In this insightful episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea sits down with Gen Z leadership expert Dale Wetmore, president of Gift of the Next Generation and author of the upcoming book Leading Gen Z: The Gift of the Next Generation. Together, they discuss effective coaching and mentoring strategies that help leaders bridge generational gaps, retain top talent, and empower Gen Z employees to excel.
Dale shares his top methods for fostering loyalty and engagement among Gen Z workers, from building meaningful relationships and offering purposeful feedback to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Tune in for actionable tips to help leaders inspire and guide the next generation.
Key Topics Covered:
Coaching Gen Z with personalized, hands-on leadership
The importance of weekly 15-minute check-ins for loyalty and performance
Creating a culture that works for all generations and adapts to Gen Z needs
Guest Info:Dale Wetmore, Gen Z leadership expert, founder of Gift of the Next Generation, and author of Leading Gen Z: The Gift of the Next Generation.
Listen on our website: Scale the Chaos
Follow Dale Wetmore:
Website: Gift of the Next Generation
LinkedIn: Dale Wetmore
Join us for this enlightening conversation to better understand and engage with Gen Z employees! 🎧

Episode 7: Understanding & Leading Gen Z in the Workplace w/ Dale Wetmore Pt 1 | Scale the Chaos Podcast

In this episode of the Scale the Chaos podcast, host Rhonda Lea dives into the topic of leading Gen Z in the workplace with special guest Dale Wetmore, President of Gift of the Next Generation and author of Leading Gen Z: The Gift of the Next Generation. Dale shares his insights on bridging the generational gap, understanding the unique needs and strengths of Gen Z, and adapting communication styles to foster productivity and harmony in today’s diverse workforce.
Tune in to discover key strategies to help leaders embrace this new generation’s gifts, from creating an inclusive culture to offering constructive feedback. This episode is packed with practical advice for managers and leaders eager to engage and develop Gen Z talent in a way that enhances organizational success.
Key Takeaways:
Defining Gen Z’s unique contributions to the workforce
Overcoming common communication and cultural differences
Strategies for giving effective feedback and creating inclusive workplace cultures
Guest Info:Dale Wetmore, Gen Z leadership expert, founder of Gift of the Next Generation, and author of Leading Gen Z: The Gift of the Next Generation.
Listen on our website: Scale The Chaos
Follow Dale Wetmore:
Website: Gift of the Next Generation
LinkedIn: Dale Wetmore
Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation! 🎧