Spotlight Trust's Lisa Lambert And Rick Kitagawa

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Unlocked with Skot WaldronUnlocking Trust-Centered Leadership With Rick Kitagawa and Lisa LambertUnlocking Trust-Centered Leadership with Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert is an engaging and informative program that delves into the fundamental principles of leadership centered around trust. Through their expertise, Kitagawa and Lambert emphasize the vital role of trust in effective leadership, guiding participants in building authentic connections with their teams and fostering transparent communication. They underscore the significance of empowering team members, embracing diversity, and nurturing resilience, offering practical strategies and real-world examples to help leaders create inclusive and resilient work environments. This program provides valuable insights and actionable steps for leaders seeking to cultivate trust, enhance their leadership...2023-10-1733 min

In TrustExpansive Leadership - Interview with Judy Sims - EP 56Why do leaders get stuck? How can you expand when it can feel so much safer and easier to contract? We explored these questions and more with Judy Sims, a pioneering leadership trainer and much sought-after leadership coach on a mission to change the world, one Expansive Leader at a time. In past lives, Judy was VP of Digital Media at the Toronto Star, CEO of tech start-up Shopcaster, and a digital strategy consultant. In her current life, Judy is the author of the book, The Unstuck Leader, and founder of both The Center for Expansive Leadership...2022-01-2641 min

In TrustLeveraging the Power of Connection - Interview with Kathryn Evans - EP 55What would a more connected, supportive world look like? We dive into the idea of connections, networks, and re-imagining communities with Kathryn Evans, an architect of a more inclusive future and the president of Rooted Strategy, a Kansas City-based consultancy she founded to provide support to organizations that improve the lives of people. This conversation with Kathryn covers clarity, resiliency, network ecology, systems change, trauma responses, and of course, trust. If you’re looking to learn how to create change in the world, this is a must-listen episode of In Trust. Sh...2022-01-1248 min

In TrustShowing Up as the Leader You’re Meant To Be - Interview with Daniel Bauer - EP 54What would you be able to accomplish if you showed up as the leader you were meant to be? Daniel Bauer, highly sought-after coach and mentor to thousands of school leaders, is on a mission to build better school leaders and help them step into possibility - and his insights and frameworks apply far beyond the classroom, We were delighted to welcome Daniel back to In Trust to discuss practical leadership insights from his new book, Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. In this episode we talk about Daniel ABC framework (Authenticity...2021-12-0131 min

In TrustCreating Contexts for Trust and Connection - Interview with Crystal Wong Kruger - EP 53How might you create the context to build trust and meaningful connections with those who matter most to you, especially in our busy world? What are some leadership lessons that come from connecting with children? We explored these questions and many more with Crystal Wong Kruger, founder and CEO of LIOHAN, a start-up that empowers busy families to form deeper bonds and connections via novel shared experience. Crystal is harnessing her passion for interdisciplinary learning and bringing people together in creative ways and to offer a modern approach to helping families spend more meaningful time...2021-11-0243 min

In TrustRemotely Trusted - EP 52It’s harder to build trust at a distance, yet that’s exactly what we need to do to thrive in a remote work world. So how do you build trust remotely? In this episode, Spotlight Trust co-founders Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert share how the 5 Facets of Trust framework can provide a practical lens to help leaders notice trust gaps in their remote work environment as well as opportunities to build and strengthen trust - a mission-critical asset for high-performing teams. If you’re noticing some trust issues in your remote workplace or wan...2021-09-2834 min

In TrustTrust and Decision Engineering - Interview with Michelle Florendo - EP 51How do you untangle big, messy decisions? How do you make collective decisions within organizations that everyone can get behind, even if they disagree? Who better to ask these questions to then Michelle Florendo, a decision engineer and award-winning coach for type-A professionals (who also happens to host a podcast called Ask a Decision Engineer). Michelle uses a blend of decision engineering, design thinking, and lean startup principles to help her clients achieve their goals. Michelle has guest-taught on career decision making in Stanford's famous Design Your Life course, was a founding member of the...2021-09-0739 min

In TrustBeing Trustworthy and Trusted - EP 50!What’s the difference between being trustworthy and being trusted? Why does it matter anyway? For the 50th episode of the In Trust podcast, your trusted co-hosts, Spotlight Trust Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert, unpack the semantics of the words trustworthy and trusted to surface practical insights for leaders wanting to better earn and extend trust. If you’re curious about how you can more readily signal your trustworthiness so you can become trusted and how you can better discern who is worthy of your trust, you’ll want to give this episod...2021-08-1727 min

In TrustTrust and Change Tactics - Interview with April Mills - EP 49How do you drive change instead of driving people? This is a question April Mills has spent a lot of time thinking about, from both strategic and tactical perspectives. April is an engineer by training and a change agent by passion. She’s an international speaker, consultant, and trainer focused on unleashing the change agent potential in individuals and organizations. April’s the author of the books Everyone is a Change Agent: A Guide to the Change Agent Essentials and the new release Change Tactics: 50 Ways Change Agents Boldly Escape the Status Quo. We had the...2021-08-1028 min

In TrustHow To Get People To Care - Interview with Margo Aaron - EP 48It’s really (really) hard to get people to do things in their own best interest, so how do you get people to care? This is a question Margo Aaron has been investigating and working to answer for years. A psychological researcher turned marketer, writer, speaker, and teacher, Margo has helped thousands of students learn to sell honestly, market ethically, and use words to inspire action. She’s the co-host of the popular YouTube show Hillary and Margo Yell at Websites (#HAMYAW), and her website That Seems Important was named one of the top 100 websites for solopreneurs. She’...2021-08-0342 min

In TrustShowing Up for Racial Justice - Interview with Lynn Johnson - EP 47Your company or a brand you support posted a black square for #racialjustice on Blackout Tuesday 2020. Now what? What does it really mean to show up for racial justice in a way that builds trust? We unpacked this topic with Lynn Johnson, Founder and CEO of Hella Social Impact. Lynn is focused on helping businesses show up for racial justice authentically and impactfully. She believes her main job is to help today’s leaders access the courage and imagination needed to reshape our economy for the good of all people. If you...2021-07-2740 min

In TrustThe Trust To Make Mistakes And Own Up To Them - EP 46Everyone makes mistakes. So how can leaders build a culture where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that strengthen trust and propel innovation? In this episode of the In Trust podcast, your trusted co-hosts, Spotlight Trust Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert, dig into the human act of making mistakes at work. They explore how leaders can collaborate with their teams to build the trust and psychological safety needed to do innovative work that may lead to mistakes and co-create a culture where people take accountability and embrace learning opportunities. If you want...2021-07-2033 min

In TrustDesigning a Sustainable Work Experience You’re Excited About - Interview with Dr. Ainsley McCaskill - EP 45What’s the root of burnout and why might burnout not be a helpful term? How does building self-trust help you design genuinely satisfying work experiences where you can sustainably show up as your best self without burning out? We dove into these questions and many more with Dr. Ainsley McCaskill, a family physician, hospitalist, and certified coach. Ainsley brings strategy, innovation, and design tools to the way physicians live and practice medicine, helping them challenge the status quo and create sustainable and impactful work experiences that they’re excited about. While Ainsley’s work focuse...2021-07-1341 min

In TrustCreating More Compassionate Workplaces - Interview with Mary Freer - EP 44How does compassion transform our workplaces and how people show up in them? How might we practice compassion as leaders and leverage it as a generous tool to build trust? We explored these questions and more with Mary Freer, the executive director of Compassion Revolution and Freerthinking, a Westpac Social Change Fellow, a TedX speaker, and Member of the Australian Compassion Council. Mary is committed to creating a more compassionate world. She has contributed to Australia’s healthcare system reform in a variety of executive and leadership roles over the past 30 years in both State an...2021-07-0642 min

In TrustSonder and Sales - Interview with Jordan Benjamin - EP 43Most of us underestimate the extent to which we’re all involved in selling. It may not be the traditional view of selling, but we’re all in sales: we’re all in the business of persuading, convincing, and influencing others. So how do you sell in a way that genuinely serves others while bringing out the best in yourself? How might you build trust in yourself as you navigate the nos on the way to the yeses? How can you build a high-performance sales culture that priorities humanity over quotas? We explored these...2021-06-2937 min

In TrustBuilding Trust through People-centric Project Leadership - Interview with Kiron Bondale - EP 42How can project management be a tool to build trust? Why is building trust and psychological safety so important for project teams and what are practical ways project managers can develop these assets? These questions and many more we’re at the heart of our conversation with Kiron Bondale, a project management expert and Senior Consultant at World Class Productivity Inc. Kiron has worked in project management for over 25 years in a multitude of roles including project management office, leadership, delivery, and consulting. He’s an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), which is t...2021-06-2242 min

In TrustHow to build a high-trust hybrid and remote work culture - EP 41As organizations roll out their post-pandemic work plans, where are many getting tripped up? What must leaders and organizations consider in order to build a high-trust hybrid and remote work culture? Organizations around the world are rolling out their plans for the post-pandemic workplace, many of which involve hybrid or remote approaches. And many are facing pushback from their employees who feel like these plans miss the mark. In this episode of the In Trust podcast, we get into some of the false assumptions leaders are making when it comes to the post-pandemic workplace and...2021-06-1533 min

In TrustBetter Business By Design and Empathy - Interview with Alen Faljic - EP 40How can leaders effectively build bridges across disciplines so that different functions can team up and help their organization run more thoughtfully and successfully? How can greater empathy lead to greater business impact? How can design leaders in particular gain more business confidence so they can bring their problem solving expertise to co-create a different business world, by design? These were just some of the questions we explored in our conversation with Alen Faljic, the Founder and CEO of d.MBA, an online business program made specifically for designers. Alen is an ex-IDEO business designer, one of...2021-06-0839 min

In TrustHelping Product Teams Get Better Results By Putting People First - Interview with Adam Thomas - EP 39How does the level of trust after a decision is made impact product teams (and other teams in your organization too)? How much waste might be happening in your organization because of cognitive biases and what are practical ways to avoid falling into the traps of these biases when it comes to decision making? We explored these questions and many more with Adam Thomas, a product person and technologist based in Harlem, NY who is focused on strategy, team organization, and product management. Adam is currently the Lead Product Manager over at SmartRecruiters, a columnist at BuiltIn...2021-06-0142 min

In TrustBold and Open Ways of Building Trusted Organizations and Communities - Interview with Jaime Arredondo - EP 38What are assets that you have within your organization that external communities would be interested in having access to and even contributing in a way that adds value? What would it look like to take the bold step to open these assets up to the outside world? These are questions Jaime Arredondo explores with public and private organizations of all sizes to multiply the impacts of their efforts and investments by creating innovation communities and open source business models. An international writer, coach, and entrepreneur, Jaime also publishes a newsletter where he shares practical insights to help...2021-05-2530 min

In TrustThe Trust to Take Risks and Trailblaze - Interview with Carlos Baena - EP 37What risks are worth taking? How do you trust yourself to make big decisions when your head and heart are pulling you in different directions? How do you trust your team to blaze a new trail and bring a bold vision to life, especially when you’re working together remotely? These questions were at the core of our recent conversation with Carlos Baena, an award-winning animator, director, and entrepreneur. Currently directing Paramount Pictures’ forthcoming animated feature film The Tiger’s Apprentice (slated for release in 2023), Carlos is someone with a track record of taking risks and trailblazing. ...2021-05-1848 min

In TrustHow Trust Fuels Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Interview with Alex Waters - EP 36What are some common stories about entrepreneurship and innovation that actually hinder these pioneering pursuits? Why is trust so integral in the development and growth of entrepreneurship and innovation? We explored these questions and many more with Alex Waters, the Director of CONNECT ALL @ The Jacobs Center in San Diego, California. Alex works with low to moderate income and diverse founders helping them to build and scale businesses with honesty as the cornerstone of their ventures and leadership. He specializes in connecting startup founders with the resources needed to ensure their business ideas, confidence, and investments lead...2021-05-1132 min

In TrustHow Vulnerability and Play Build High Trust and High Performing Teams - Host Conversation - EP 35What is the relationship between vulnerability, play, and trust? What happens to team dynamics and performance when play is embraced as part of work instead of a bonus or afterthought? It’s been a while since we’ve recorded a host conversation, so it’s just us - Spotlight Trust Co-CEOs Rick Kitagawa and Lisa Lambert - playing around this week. In this episode, we share insights into how norms are shifting when it comes to how people show up at work and what it means to be vulnerable and authentic as leaders. We also get into some o...2021-05-0443 min

In TrustIndigenous Inclusion and the Engagement Gap - Interview with Kelly Lendsay - EP 34What’s the relationship between inclusion, engagement, innovation, and trust? How can increasing Indigenous engagement in the economy create better opportunities and prosperity for all? We had the pleasure of exploring questions like these and many more with Kelly Lendsay, President and CEO of Indigenous Works. Kelly is an entrepreneur who is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s foremost innovators and organizational development experts in workplace inclusion systems, models, and corporate/indigenous partnerships. Kelly is a proud Canadian Indigenous leader of Cree and Métis ancestry, who moves seamlessly between both worlds fostering economic inclusion, well-being and p...2021-04-2736 min

In Trust4 Leadership Postures Crucial to the Long-term Success of a Nonprofit - Interview with Michele Reiner - EP 33How can stories support actionable change in the nonprofit sector? Why is the relationship between a nonprofit executive director and their board chair so crucial to long-term success and stability and what are practical ways to strengthen this relationship? These are questions at the heart of the work of Michele Reiner, a nonprofit professional with 25 years of experience in the industry and the founder of Storied Awareness. Through Storied Awareness, Michele creates spaces for nonprofit leaders to be seen, heard, and understood so they can more effectively serve their constituents and communities. We had the...2021-04-2030 min

In TrustArchitecting Magic and Trust - Interview with Mark Stuart - EP 32What’s the connection between leadership, trust, and magic? What happens when we, as leaders, create more space for magic? Who better to discuss these questions with than the Architect of Magic himself, Mark Stuart? So that’s just what we did! Mark is the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Mark Stuart Dance Theatre. Mark’s award-winning choreography and performances have been featured on Broadway, in films, commercials, and in print. He served as the Associate Choreographer of BANDSTAND on Broadway (recognized with the TONY Award for Best Choreography) and he created, directed, and choreo...2021-04-1344 min

In TrustHow Intentional Transparency Builds Trust - Interview with Gabriel Maldonado - EP 31What’s the difference between being transparent and being intentionally transparent? How can you go about cultivating a culture of intentional transparency with all your stakeholders when transparency is extremely uncomfortable (at first)? Why is this effort worthwhile when it comes to building trust and resilience while reducing red tape and boosting innovation and creativity? Your hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa dove into these questions and more with Gabriel Maldonado (who might be familiar if you watched or listened to the two-part series on Understanding and Addressing Medical Mistrust). Gabriel is the Founder and CE...2021-04-0647 min

In TrustBreaking the Code of Belonging - Interview with Rebecca Channer - EP 30How do you move beyond the idea of belonging to take meaningful action that builds and repairs cultures and communities in a way that actually roots them in belonging? How do we build a future for young people that fits them versus asking them to fit the future? These questions merely scratch the surface of a conversation hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa recently had with their friend and colleague Rebecca Channer. Rebecca is the Founder and Team Lead at CodeBreakers, a vibrant online space for young people (ages 13-23) who have been historically underrepresented and/or...2021-03-3039 min

In TrustCreating the Context for Possibility - Interview with Paul Jun - EP 29How do you build a meaningful brand that’s relevant and resonates with your customers when you’re swimming in an ocean of content? How can you leverage storytelling and community to build the trust needed to design the future with your team and your customers? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa get the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with Paul Jun, an award-winning hybrid writer, strategist, photographer, author and community builder based in Brooklyn, NY. Paul works with mission-driven leaders and brands that believe in storytelling and design to build commu...2021-03-231h 02

In TrustThe Life-Changing Power of Hope, Choices, Trust, and Baby Steps - Interview with John Jackson - EP 28How might your life be different if you made different choices? If you were given an opportunity to change and the support to do so? If you were given a second chance? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with John Jackson, Director of Correctional Partnerships and curriculum designer at Hustle 2.0, and organization that provides highly effective educational programming that equips incarcerated people with the tools to transform their lives, find healing, and reduce recidivism to 8% of its graduates. We had the pleasure of connecting...2021-03-1633 min

In TrustConfronting Stigma and Shame Through Trust and Storytelling - Interview with Alex Liu and Leo Neri - EP 27 What is it like to make a documentary about a stigmatized subject? How do you trust in yourself when a project stretches on for years? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with Alex Liu and Leo Neri, co-founders of Herra Productions, and the director/co-writer and co-writer/producer for the documentary feature A Sexplanation. In our conversation, we discuss the power of listening and teamwork, the nature of shame, how they stayed focused over six years, storytelling and humor, and how to have conversations wi...2021-03-0940 min

In TrustNavigation Through Collaboration - Interview with Steve Frost - EP 26What does it look like to navigate without a map? How do you lead in the face of ambiguity? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with Steve Frost, an artist, author, consultant, community organizer, and executive director of the Tasai Foundation. In our conversation, we discuss the true nature of collaboration and what's needed for it to succeed, unlearning structures of power, sitting with ambiguity and uncertainty, and the future of leadership and creativity. Show Notes: Tasai Foundation Whitebox Creative Consulting 2021-03-0244 min

In TrustHow to Find Your First Ten Customers - Interview with Conor McCarthy - EP 25How do you build trust when you’re inexperienced and unknown? How do you find your first ten customers in any new venture? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with Conor McCarthy, a business coach and consultant, host of The First 10 Podcast, and a software engineer who organized the world-record-breaking Street Performermance World Championship. In our conversation, we explore how Conor built one of the largest free family festivals in Ireland with no experience or credibility in the space. Conor also shares practical advice for...2021-02-2338 min

In TrustHow To Make Trusted Decisions - Interview with Jade Waterman - EP 24How do you make strategic decisions when the outcome is unknown? How can you build space into an already hectic life? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa get the answers to these questions and more in this conversation with Jade Waterman, a serial entrepreneur, business coach, marketer, and strategic consultant. In our conversation, we explore how Jade has built the trust in herself to build two companies and make decisions based on love, not fear, in the ever-demanding world of business. We discuss leadership, decision-making, and sustainability in this conversation with Jade. She also shares...2021-02-1627 min

In TrustHow to Thrive in Challenges - Interview with Dr. Cecilia Flori - EP 23How does one thrive in adverse, difficult conditions? How can we reframe challenges as opportunities? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore these questions with Dr. Cecilia Flori, an elite ultra-runner, theoretical physicist, neuroscientist, running coach, and university lecturer. Cecilia, who already has a PhD in quantum physics, is working towards another one in neuroscience, all while she puts in the consistent training to win ultra-long races and prepare to represent her home country of Italy in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships at the end of 2021. In our conversation, we explore h...2021-02-0927 min

In TrustBuilding Trusted Small Businesses - Interview with Ramon Ray - EP 22What is the worst scenario for starting a business of your own? How can you re-frame crises as opportunities? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa get the answers to these questions and many more in this energetic conversation with Ramon Ray, best-selling author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. In the United States, small businesses account for 99.7% of all businesses. Ramon's current company, Smarthustle.com is on the mission to inspire and educate a million small business owners by 2025, and from what we've seen, we have no doubt he'll achieve it. In our conversation, we e...2021-02-0232 min

In TrustReimagining Education and Leadership - Interview with Marie Schacht - EP 21How do you tackle challenging traditional modes of education and building new options that emphasize learning, connection, and community? How do you transition from leading a project to leading at scale? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and many more in this conversation with Marie Schacht, teacher, designer, community builder, and Chief Learning Officer at Akimbo which has transformed the lives of 21,000+ people in more than 70 countries around the world. We dive into the reimagination of education and what it could be, how Marie sees the interplay between trust a...2021-01-2646 min

In TrustThe Practical Path Forward Towards a Healthcare System that Deserves Our Trust - Cecilia Hardacker, Gabriel Maldonado, Jim Pickett, Ace Robinson - EP 20The time to remedy the failures of public health, our healthcare system, the research enterprise, and health policy-making is long overdue. Research shows implicit bias impacts providers’ interactions with patients and has negative effects on the health of people of color. Centering the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x and other people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people is necessary as we course correct toward building and repairing relationships, fostering trust, and being trustworthy. This follow-up conversation to last week's episode explores the multifaceted approaches needed to remedy, and actions from small to big...2021-01-191h 28

The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerCreating trust in organizationsWould you start a business with someone you’ve only met in person once and talked to for about 5 minutes? Spotlight Trust co-founders Lisa Lambert of Rule Number Six and Rick Kitagawa of Kaiju Coaching did. That’s the power of trust. Lisa and Rick first met while working remotely as leadership coaches (later head coaches) in Seth Godin’s altMBA. They had the chance to very briefly meet in-person in New York City, but collaborating on Spotlight Trust wasn’t even a seed of an idea at the time. They later had the chan...2021-01-1343 min

In TrustMedical Mistrust: From Past to Present - Shawn Demmons, Dr. Oni Blackstock, Dr. Cynthia A. Gomez - EP 19Do you trust the healthcare system to provide YOU with the highest quality of care when you’re in need? This is a crucial question as medical mistrust is associated with negative health outcomes. COVID-19 has illuminated the deep inequities in healthcare access and health outcomes by race, gender, socio-economic status, and place. The medical mistrust experienced by many people of color, particularly among Black and Latino/a/x communities, creates enormous barriers. The time to remedy the failures of public health, our healthcare system, the research enterprise, and health policy-making is long ov...2021-01-121h 24

In TrustBringing Forward Trusted Insights for 2021 - Recap of 2020 - EP 18Today we’ve got a special episode of In Trust for you where we’re sharing some clips from our 2020 interviews where our guests offered insights we want to be sure to bring forward with us into 2021. We’d love to hear from you - what were some of your favorite insights from the podcast this year? Leave us a voice message over here as we want to hear from you, our trusted audience. Listen and enjoy this recap where are thoughtful guests offer leadership lessons that can help propel us forward in this new year.2021-01-0530 min

In TrustTurning Dreams Into Reality - Interview with Massimiliano Freddi - EP 17How do you find the trust needed to turn your dreams into reality, especially when they're as ambitious as building your own adventure park? What does it take to design experiences people truly love? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa explore the answers to these questions and many more in this extended conversation with Massimiliano Freddi (who we like to call Max), a design professor, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, and CEO of Wonderwood, a family adventure park in the picturesque Lake Maggiore region of Italy. We talk about a wide-range of topics including Max's deep care fo...2020-12-2954 min

In TrustPutting People and Relationships First - Interview with Brian DeSimone - EP 16How do you build trust with someone within the first few minutes of meeting them? What does working as a photographer, a bartender, and an entrepreneur have in common? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa get the answers to these questions and many more in this deeply personal conversation with Oakland, California-based, award-winning photographer and brand designer Brian DeSimone. Brian is all about putting people and relationships first, and drops a masterclass in building relationships. You don’t want to miss out on this powerful, inspiring conversation whether you work on the front lines or in...2020-12-2234 min

In TrustLeadership, Collaboration, and Trusting in Yourself - Interview with Mike Lyndon - EP 15How do you build trust in yourself in hyper-competitive industries that rely on subjective assessments? How can you build collaboration in this same environment? How do you trust yourself to succeed? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa speak with visual effects supervisor Mike Lyndon. He's also a problem-solver, storyteller, artist, Visual FX superstar, and reimagineer of education. Mike offers a ton of mic-drop moments in this interview. While this is a must-listen to any creative looking to make a living off their craft, Mike's advice applies to pretty much anyone seeking to ma...2020-12-1527 min

In TrustTrusted Parenting During Pandemics - Interview with Dr. Robert Zeitlin - EP 14It's tough being a parent in a pandemic, let alone three different ones. How do you manage your kids while you're managing your job? How do employees, regardless of parenting status, deal with outdated management philosophies in this new world of work? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa speak with positive psychologist Dr. Robert Zeitlin. For the last 20 years, he’s been helping parents raise kick-ass kids. In fact - he wrote the book on it - Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids. He’s also the author of But I’m Not...2020-12-0830 min

In TrustBuilding Big Ideas Through Trust - Interview with Rebecca Kirstein Resch - EP 13How can we break out of the mold if we're not exposed to any other ways of being? How do we become the best versions of ourselves and bring big ideas to life? We’re excited to bring you this episode's conversation with all-around super connector Rebecca Kirstein Resch - CEO and founder of Inqli. She’s on a mission to make new ideas and technology work in the service of and for people and is a trailblazer in the social impact space. Rebecca is an inspiring, purpose-driven leader, and we’re so happy to bring this conversat...2020-12-0124 min

In TrustBetter Leaders, Better Communities - Interview with Danny Bauer - EP 12What does it mean to lead a community, and how does one do that effectively? In this episode of In Trust, we’re super jazzed to bring you this conversation with Danny Bauer, Chief Ruckus Maker over at Better Leaders, Better Schools. This mastermind of educational masterminds makes Rick laugh more than in any other episode and brings authenticity, compassion, and wisdom to the crucial conversation about finding one’s tribe and building better communities. Show Notes: Dannybauer.world - Danny’s new project Seth Godin - Stop Stealing Dreams, Purple Cow Austin Kleon’s Steal L...2020-11-2430 min

Pod BuffetIn Trust by Lisa Lambert - Difference-Making Through Trust - Interview with Scott PerryIn Trust is a podcast for experienced and emerging leaders who are looking to stretch in new ways, better connect with those they seek to serve, and make a difference in the world – all through levelling up their Trust-Centered skills. Listen and subscribe to In Trust for practical insights to help you earn trust and discover a better way to lead.Spotlight Trust website - https://spotlighttrust.com/The 5 Facets and 3 Dimensions of Trust - https://spotlighttrust.com/5-facets-of- trustBuilding Trust at Scale: The Practical Playbook (FREE resource) - https://spotlighttrust.com/trust-at-scale-playbookScott Perry's work at Creative on Purpo...2020-11-2006 min

In TrustDifference-Making Through Trust - Interview with Scott Perry - EP 11How do we make a difference in the world? How do we create a legacy? In this episode of In Trust, we’re excited to bring you this conversation with Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose and the author of the Amazon top-selling book Endeavor and the soon-to-be-released Onward (Pre-order today!). In this conversation we dive deep into practical ways to build trust with yourself, as well as why that trust is so necessary to make the difference in the world that you want to make. Show Notes: Scott's Website: https://www.cre...2020-11-1733 min

In TrustCreating a More Meaningfully Connected World - Interview with Kat Vellos - EP 10Why can it be so difficult to make new friends as an adult? How do we build connection with friends (old and new) in a time of social distancing? In this episode of In Trust, we’re excited to bring you the fabulous work of Kat Vellos, a seasoned UX designer, connection coach, facilitator, community creator, illustrator, and speaker, and the author of “We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships” and “Connected From Afar: A Guide for Staying Close When You're Far Away.” This conversation dives deep into building connection, so listen, learn, and enjoy! ...2020-11-1024 min

In TrustBuilding Boundaries for a Better Future - Interview with Shannon Weber - EP 09How do you lead effectively through crisis and care for your people without burning out? How do you start building trust in yourself when you're exhausted and afraid? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa speak with Shannon Weber, a social entrepreneur, coach, facilitator, and author. Essential listening for any leader, especially those who care (sometimes too much), this conversation looks at boundaries, medical mistrust, and what it looks like to earn trust from those we seek to serve. Enjoy! Show notes: Xoshannonweber.com - Shannon’s corner of the...2020-11-0329 min

In TrustBONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE - Broken Expectations - EP 08.5We’ve got a special Halloween episode of In Trust… it's a little bit of trick, but mostly treat. Broken expectations can cause all sorts of problems, whether you are a freestyle rapper, or a leader seeking to make change. In this host-led bonus episode, let Rick’s story about ‘House Mouse’ segue into what it means to break expectations, and how difficult it can be to build up trust when those expectations are broken. Show Notes: Rick’s creepy art 5 Facets of Trust ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by: Spotlight Trust The founder...2020-10-3109 min

In TrustThe Real Skills Needed for Success - Interview with Stacy Richards - EP 08What are the real skills central to success, especially as a young person looking to grow and thrive in a time of quarantine? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa speak with Stacy Richards, a recovering attorney, sales leader, mom of two college students, and coach for young people. Whether you consider yourself a young person or not, Stacy's wisdom and experience shine in our conversation as she details the power of mentors, putting action and execution over results, and the real skills that true leaders need if they want to be successful. En...2020-10-2723 min

In TrustReinventing Yourself by Building Self-Trust - Interview with Yunzhe Zhou - EP 07How do you go about building self-trust, especially if you're looking to try something completely new or even to switch careers? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa speak with Yunzhe Zhou, a creative and business coach who helps Asian Americans become the CEO of their lives. Anyone who is looking to make a shift in their life and build self trust can really gain a lot from Yunzhe's wisdom, and we talk about her unique take on side projects as well as turning failures into success and the three practical steps anyone looking to s...2020-10-2026 min

In TrustFace it 'til you make it - In Trust host conversation - EP 06We've all heard of faking it until we make it, but in this episode we offer a new take: Face it until you make it. Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa dive into impostor syndrome and self-doubt, how facing your fears is always the fastest route to success, and offer some practical challenges to building up self-trust. Show notes: Amy Cuddy's TEDTalk on Power Posing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by: Spotlight Trust The founders of Trust-Centered Leadership have a new free resource - a practical guide on how t...2020-10-1310 min

In TrustLeading at the Frontiers of Science - Interview with Sean Lee - EP 05How do you lead when you're pressing forward into unknown territory? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa sit down with Sean Lee, Head of External Relations for TRIUMF, Canada's premier particle accelerator lab. Sean drops a masterclass on leading when you're pushing against the edges of innovation. We also touch on accountability, sustainability, parenthood, and how struggle is an important part of growing as a leader. Show notes: TRIUMF TRIUMF on Instagram TRIUMF on Facebook TRIUMF on Twitter Sean Lee on LinkedIn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored b...2020-10-0634 min

In TrustThe long and the short of collaboration - Interview with Jen Waldman and Peter Shepherd - EP 04How do you fast-track trust when collaborating? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa sit down with Jen Waldman and Peter Shepherd, leaders, coaches, creatives, and co-hosts of The Long and the Short of It podcast. In this episode you'll learn how the two of them began collaborating, videoconferencing as an equalizer, and advice from Barack Obama. Show notes: The Long and the Short of It podcast Jen + Pete’s Big Ideas Lab More about Jen Waldman More about Peter Shepherd The Long and The Short Of It Comm...2020-09-2937 min

In TrustWhere do you give your attention? - In Trust host conversation - EP 03Attention is really deciding where you focus is. Do you give in to the shiny distractions? If so, what message does that send to others? Hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa dive into attention, distraction, and practical ways to make sure that distractions aren't breaking trust. Show notes: Does this need to be a meeting? Find out using this FREE app. Running Man - Korean variety TV show Meeting statistics ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by: Reimagining Remote Virtual Studio The most comprehensive, people-centered program for leading a virtual work experience th...2020-09-2208 min

In TrustBuilding amazing products through trust - In Trust Interview with Ryan Flahive - EP 02How do you build great, remarkable products that resonate with your customers? In this episode, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa sit down with Ryan Flahive, a dad, entrepreneur, podcaster, learning technology & publishing executive with deep experience in higher education, workforce development, and social impact. Show notes: Ryan's podcast: Climate Changers Podcast Ryan's solution for carnivorous environmentalists: Cowtipping.co Ryan's main gig: SimTutor Connect with Ryan: Ryan's LinkedIn profile Ryan's personal website: RyanFlahive.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by: Reimagining Remote Virtual Studio The most comprehensive, people-centered program for leading a virt...2020-09-2225 min

In TrustChecking in or checking up? - In Trust host conversation - EP 01Are you checking in on people, or are you checking up on people? In the first episode of In Trust, hosts Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa of Spotlight Trust dive into the difference between the two, and offer practical ways of connecting with your team. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by: Reimagining Remote Virtual Studio The most comprehensive, people-centered program for leading a virtual work experience that builds trust, belonging, and engagement. The next session starts October 25th, but spots are limited and pricing goes up soon, so enroll today at spotlighttrust.com/reimagining-remote ...2020-09-2208 min

In TrustIn Trust - Trailer 1The trailer for the In Trust podcast, hosted by Lisa Lambert and Rick Kitagawa. In Trust launches September 22, everywhere you get your podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-trust/message 2020-09-1401 min