The Roz Usheroff Podcast

In this inspiring conversation, Perceptyx CEO Ross Wainwright shares the leadership lessons learned through decades of building teams, navigating adversity, and leading through transformation. He explains why trust, humility, and vulnerability are far more powerful than ego, and why great leadership begins when leaders realize it’s not about them. Ross discusses the importance of helping people grow, creating cultures where individuals feel valued, and embracing challenges as opportunities for r

In this powerful conversation, Roger Quinlan, SVP of Sales at Coherent, explores how AI is reshaping leadership, from decision-making to designing decision systems. He champions emotional intelligence, radical transparency, and a culture of curiosity as essential traits for future-ready leaders. Roger emphasizes that AI should elevate human potential, not replace it, and that leaders must bridge machine precision with human depth. He shares actionable insights on reskilling, personalized growth,

A conversation with Jesper Helt Roz Usheroff welcomes and leadership strategist Jesper Helt for a candid conversation on career growth and leadership. Jesper shares practical wisdom on staying visible and valuable, building authentic relationships, and turning failures into momentum. He explains how to think of your career as a business, create a personal “development board,” and shape your authentic brand. From leading with a smile to embracing courageous conversations, Jesper offers strategie

In this powerful episode, recognition expert Sarah McVanel joins Roz Usheroff to reveal why recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of thriving workplaces. With wisdom, warmth, and real-world stories, Sarah shares how authentic appreciation fuels engagement, retention, resilience, and even innovation. From overcoming skepticism to creating team rituals like “Friday Celebrations,” Sarah explains how small, meaningful gestures can transform individuals, teams, and entire culture

In this high-energy episode, celebrated author and speaker Jeff Blackman shares stories and strategies that inspire personal and professional success through positivity, curiosity, and connection. With humor and authenticity, Jeff reveals how a “say yes first” attitude can open doors to unexpected opportunities—even when you don't yet know the "how." He unpacks life lessons from his father’s sales wisdom, courtroom surprises, and transformative client moments that changed the trajectory of caree

Feedback is far more than just words exchanged in a meeting. It's a moment of truth that shapes careers and can strengthen trust. But it can also fracture relationships. Even though some people crave candid insights to help them grow and others want to be challenged, they expect it to be delivered in a way that motivates, not criticizes. And that’s something that means something different for every individual. In this most recent episode of the Roz Usheroff podcast, Roz talks with workplace expe