Megan Caposell | Briefing Out to Generals, Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies, and the Ballet

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In this episode of the Reciprocity podcast, host Andrew Gadomski interviews Megan Caposell who shares her nearly 20-year journey working with various federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of the Interior. She discusses leadership traits she learned from her time working with the Army, her strategy for efficient meetings, and how she maintains focus under tight deadlines. Megan also talks about her passion for making choc…

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Prashanie Dharmadasa | Bringing Sun Tzu to Modern Leadership, Teams Need to Win, and an ABBA mashup

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Host Andrew Gadomski welcomes guest Prashanie Dharmadasa on the Reciprocity podcast. Prashanie, based in the UK, is the Chief of Staff for EMEA and LATAM at LinkedIn, founder of SORAA3 and SORAA-Z, and a mother. She discusses ‘Intellectual Empathy’ as a key leadership trait, shares her experiences in various regions, and explains the ‘Decision Voice and Process Control’ model. An engaging Q&A segment covers topics from personal experiences to career insights. It is then foll…

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Philip Dana | Leadership Through Questioning People and Being a Pit Boss

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In this episode of the Reciprocity podcast, host Andrew Gadomski interviews Philip Dana, a Chief Human Resources Officer with extensive experience in recruitment and military transitions. Philip shares insights about leadership traits learned from his grandfather, his love for cooking comfort foods like ‘people’s chili,’ and strategies for maintaining mental focus. The episode also touches on the importance of questioning as a form of leadership, creating community within teams, and ba…

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Shiran Danoch, PhD | Laszlo Block, Time Block, and Chutzpah

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In this episode of the Reciprocity podcast hosted by Andrew Gadomski, guest Shiran Danoch. She shares insights on leadership, the importance of audacity, and techniques for maintaining focus. Shiran discusses how her experiences and mentors have shaped her approach to work and people decisions. Topics include the significance of time blocking, defusing conflict by acknowledging common ground, and balancing work-life effectively. The conversation also delves into personal anecdot…

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Sean Sheppard | Stoicism, Smooth Waters, and Censorship at Scale

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In this episode of the Reciprocity Podcast, host Andrew Gadomski interviews Sean Sheppard who discusses his leadership philosophy inspired by his father, emphasizing leading from the middle, and emotional intelligence. He shares personal stories about his upbringing, his love for comfort food, and how he maintains mental focus through physical exercise. Sean also touches on building community within teams, the importance of self-interest alignment, and his views on the future of…

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