Shows
Leadership LimboStop Fixing, Start CoachingEpisode Summary:
In this follow-up to last week’s discussion on the Development Square, Josh and John explore what happens after you’ve identified where someone is on their growth journey. Once you know where a team member stands—whether they’re in the foundation, immersion, empowerment, or multiplication stage—the next step is figuring out how to coach, teach, and lead them toward mastery.
The hosts dig into two essential relationship dynamics that can either fuel or frustrate development:
Pursuer vs. Distancer, where one person chases growth while the other avoids it, and
Over-functioner vs. Under-func...
2025-11-2540 minLeadership LimboDevelopment Isn't a Moment in Time: You Need a SystemEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John dive deeper into their ongoing series on developing others, introducing a practical and powerful framework known as the Development Square from The Voice-Driven Leader by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram.
Building on last week’s conversation about mindset (“To Me” vs. “By Me”), this episode explores how leaders can translate self-awareness into actionable systems for developing people. The duo walk through the four stages of development—Foundation, Immersion, Empowerment, and Multiplication—and unpack how each represents a distinct phase of learning and growth.
Josh explains how t...
2025-11-1836 minLeadership LimboHow Mindset Shapes the Way You Develop OthersEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John continue their mini-series on developing others, widening the lens to explore the deeper mindsets that shape how leaders respond to challenges. Drawing from the model in Conscious Leadership, they unpack the four mindsets—To Me, By Me, Through Me, and As Me—and examine how each one influences the way we navigate difficulty, communicate, and develop the people around us.
The conversation explores how easy it is for leaders to slip into a reactive To Me posture, especially in seasons of uncertainty or self-preservation. From there, they...
2025-11-1130 minLeadership LimboHow to Develop People Without Fixing, Forcing, or FoldingEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John kick off a new mini-series on one of the most essential—and misunderstood—skills of leadership: developing others. Building on their recent conversations about communication and self-awareness, they explore how our intentions to help can sometimes derail growth when we lead from the wrong mindset.
Drawing from the Drama Triangle framework, they unpack three common leadership archetypes that show up under stress: the Persecutor (Villain), the Rescuer (Hero), and the Victim. Each has good intentions but can end up disempowering others, creating dependency, or spreading frustration. Thro...
2025-11-0431 minLeadership LimboLeading from Love: Michael Sykes on Self-Awareness, Healing, and the Heart of LeadershipIn this special episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John welcome their very first guest — Michael Sykes, founder and CEO of Equitable Solutions and author of Easy Equity. Michael brings warmth, wisdom, and candor to a conversation that explores what it truly means to lead from love.
Together, they unpack how leadership begins with self-awareness and healing — and how that inner work ripples outward into teams, organizations, and communities. Michael shares stories from his own journey as a middle manager navigating conflicting expectations, and how mistakes, reflection, and intentionality helped him transform his approach to leadership.
Th...
2025-10-2843 minLeadership LimboSlow Down to Hear More: An Active Listening Audit for LeadersIn this episode, Josh and John continue their exploration of communication—this time shifting from what we say to how we listen. Building on last week’s focus on the Communication Code, they unpack how defensiveness, distractions, and the pressure to sound competent can quietly sabotage genuine connection. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they explore how slowing down, summarizing, and removing noise are all acts of leadership, not just courtesy.
They discuss the ripple effects of poor listening on trust, culture, and team engagement, and how small changes—like a pause before responding or a quick summar...
2025-10-2131 minLeadership LimboBreaking the Communication Code: What We Say vs. What They HearIn this episode, Josh and John unpack a deceptively simple but powerful truth: communication is both transmission and reception — and most leaders focus too heavily on the former. Drawing from the Communication Codeframework by GiANT Worldwide, they explore how intention, clarity, and receptivity shape every conversation — at work, at home, and in the spaces in between.
They open with reflections on personal rhythms, learning events, and the importance of walking (for knees and for clarity) before diving into the art of setting conditions for effective communication. John shares insights from Simon Sinek’s “Know Your Why” and The Atlant...
2025-10-1429 minLeadership LimboAre You Trying to Be Interesting or Interested?In this episode, Josh and John take a second pass at one of leadership’s most defining skills — communication. Moving beyond what we say to how and why we say it, they explore the motives, tendencies, and patterns that shape our words and impact our teams. Through real examples and archetypes, they help listeners identify what drives their communication habits and how self-awareness transforms connection and clarity.
Key Themes & Takeaways
Motives and tendencies: Awareness doesn’t erase them, but it helps leaders recognize and redirect them.
Patterns and behavior: You can’t always change your wiring...
2025-10-0733 minLeadership LimboThe Tension Between Accidental and Intentional CommunicationIn this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John dive into one of the most foundational—and often overlooked—skills of leadership: communication. Picking up from their exploration of performance and management, they shift focus to the ways leaders communicate with their teams, their peers, and their managers.
The conversation unpacks a simple but powerful formula:
Communication = Transmission + Reception.
It’s not enough to just speak or listen—both have to work in tandem for true understanding.
Josh and John frame today’s tension as the gap between accidental communication and intentional...
2025-09-3029 minLeadership LimboToggling in Tension: The Real Work of LeadershipIn this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John reflect on the central thesis of their podcast—leadership is about navigating polarities, not choosing sides. From transparency versus discretion to friendship versus professionalism, they dig into the tensions leaders constantly toggle between and how these dynamics shape team culture and effectiveness.
Josh shares insights from Edwin Friedman’s A Failure of Nerve and the concept of self-differentiation, while John highlights the practical realities of leading through both collaboration and decisive direction. They also explore the Sherpa mentality from The 100X Leader, reframing leadership success as helping others reac...
2025-09-2330 minLeadership LimboTrust, Communication, and Influence: Redefining Your Role with Your ManagerIn this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh Hugo and John Clark continue their multi-part series on identity shifts in leadership. Building on last week’s focus on how stepping into management reshapes relationships, today’s conversation zeroes in on one of the most critical dynamics for any middle manager: your relationship with your own manager.
Josh and John explore what makes this relationship healthy and productive, starting with the foundation of trust and moving into practical elements like:
High Support + High Challenge: Creating a liberating environment through balanced accountability and encouragement.
Intentional Two-Way Comm...
2025-09-1626 minLeadership LimboThe Weight of Authority: Becoming More Than an Individual ContributorIn this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John dive into one of the most significant transitions leaders face: the shift in identity that comes with moving into management. Building on last week’s discussion around vision and internalization, they explore how stepping into leadership changes relationships with yourself, your peers, and your work.
The conversation covers four key dynamics:
The weight of authority – how new leaders experience both the responsibility and temptations of positional power.
Stress and tendencies – why under pressure, managers often revert to old habits, and how intentional development can preven...
2025-09-0930 minLeadership LimboThe Limbo of Inherited Vision: Leading Without Setting the CourseIn this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John explore the role of vision in leadership, especially for middle managers who often inherit rather than create vision. They emphasize the importance of fully internalizing and integrating vision into daily practices, even when you are already aligned.
The conversation dives into the tension that arises when managers don’t fully agree with a vision. Josh shares a framework for self-reflection through the lens of self-preservation behaviors: asking What am I afraid of losing? What am I trying to hide? What am I trying to prove? John introduces the pr...
2025-09-0225 minLeadership LimboThe Rebrand Episode: Rethinking Management (And Our Podcast Title)In this episode of Leadership Limbo, John and Josh explore what it means to lead from the middle—especially when the word manager often carries a negative connotation. After sharing the backstory of the podcast’s rebrand (and a trademark dispute that nudged them into “Leadership Limbo”), they dive into how leaders can reclaim management as a powerful and positive form of leadership.
Drawing from Gallup’s First, Break All the Rules, they unpack the metaphor of the manager as a catalyst—someone who accelerates growth by connecting people’s talents to organizational goals. They challenge leaders to:
R...
2025-08-2624 minLeadership LimboLayers of Middle Management: Navigating Leadership ComplexitiesEpisode Summary – Leadership Limbo
In this episode of Leadership Limbo, Josh and John dig into the realities of “the middle” in leadership—focusing especially on middle management. They frame leadership through three paradigms: being in the middle of the org chart, navigating career transitions, and balancing the internal work of leading yourself while leading others.
The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities of middle management, from building credibility and shifting relationships, to getting results through others without falling into micromanagement. They also explore the tension of carrying out someone else’s vision, managing up while still supp...
2025-08-1925 minLeadership LimboWhat Is Leadership Limbo? Leading from the In-Betwixt and In-BetweenIn our very first episode, hosts Josh Hugo and John Clark unpack the concept of Leadership Limbo —leading from the “in-betwixt and in-between” spaces where most leadership actually happens. We explore why leadership from the middle matters, what “limbo” really means, and how to navigate the tensions of being responsible without full authority.
Whether you’re an emerging leader, a middle manager, or a senior leader working to better support your team, this episode blends self-awareness, purpose-driven leadership, and practical tools to help you lead with clarity and influence. We share our personal journeys, reflect on lessons learned, and...
2025-08-1322 min
The Infamous PodcastThe Killer, Or Why Does Darryl Hates MeJohn Woo Finally Found Out What It’s Like When The Doves Cry
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the 2024 Peacock Original Movie The Killer, talk about the Acolyte cancellation, conjecture on a Ted Lasso season 4, and some X-Men comic controversy.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Ted Lasso: 7:15
The Acolyte: 10:50
X-Men Comics: 24:32
The Killer: 33:30
News Bites
‘Ted Lasso’ Eyes Season 4 Greenlight With Main Cast Members Returning https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/ted-lasso-heading-toward-season-4-greenlight-1236117291/
Star Wars Stans Blame Cancellation Of ‘The Acolyte’ On Everything But Ratings: “I’m Really Tired Of Shari...
2024-08-2600 min
RazzleFratChapter 5: Lewis and Clark Would Drown MeHi everyone, welcome back to Razzlefrat! Our first episode of the new year is one of our favorites so far. We’re welcoming our very first guest host to the pod — our friend Megan! She joins us to talk about comfort reads and how we get ourselves out of reading slumps. Plus, Eclectic Earth Witch comes clean! Next month, we’re reading Passing by Nella Larsen. As always, you can keep up with us in between episodes on Bookstagram: @theresinkonmyhands and @grapes_of_ash.
Until then… we bid you adieu.
xoxo, Razzlefrat
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2022-01-2459 min
Resolutionsproton radio pres. resolutionsLIVE oct 2015 | Episode 63This special ResolutionsLIVE episode wraps up my Latin America tour for 2015 with what was easily the best gig of the whole tour. Here is the full 3hr15min set, recorded live off the mixer at Villa Constitución with thanks to the guys from Involved!
[Equipment used: Pioneer 3xCDJ2000/DJM900/2xRMX500]
Petrichor - Louba
Marc Romboy - Hypernova (Stephan Bodzin Remix)
Edgar De Ramon - Liquid Society (Snilloc Remix)
Maceo Plex & C.A.R. - Mirror Me (Dark Dub)
Michael & Levan, Stiven Rivic, Michael A - Libido (Paul Hazendonk Mix)
The Sunburst Band - Journey To The Sun (Dennis Ferrer & A...
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