The Love Monday Podcast

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the power of praise and why so many leaders miss the opportunity to lift their people up. I share a personal story about my daughter Lauren, who, after four years with a boss who only pointed out what she could do better, finally experienced real recognition at her new job. He

Send us a text Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth behind the return-to-office push. It’s not about culture.  It’s not about collaboration.  And it’s definitely not about those stale bagels in the breakroom. In this episode of Love Monday, I unpack what’s really going on: control, surveillance, and a system that p

Send us a text If you"re dreading Mondays because your job drains the life out of you, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through my 12-step Bulletproof Process for landing a job that makes you actually look forward to Monday. Whether you’re stuck in a soul-sucking role or just ready for something more aligned wi

Send us a text They say, “It’s not personal—it’s just business.” But what happens when it is personal? In this raw and timely episode of the Love Monday Podcast, Ryan shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter, who was laid off from the company she had dreamed of working for since she was 13. Like so many others, s

Send us a text In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, Ryan Houmand explores a deceptively simple but powerful question: Do they want to lead? Many people step into management roles because it"s the next rung on the ladder—but what if they were never actually interested in leading? Ryan breaks down why some manager

Send us a text In this episode of Love Monday, I ask a question every organization should be asking about their managers: Will they lead? Too many managers stay in the weeds, doing the work their teams should be doing—avoiding the hard, essential work of coaching, developing, and leading. Whether it’s clinging to tasks