Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler are bursting with pride in this celebration episode—because when Biz-Souls guests win, we all win!

In this week’s conversation, our dynamic duo catches you up on the latest triumphs from some of their favorite past guests.

• Jonny Thompson (Episode 181 – “Talking with Jonny Thompson”) is gaining serious traction with his thought-provoking Philosopher Posts that are inspiring followers around the globe.

• Hamish Wright (Episode 134 – “Real Fake Show—Blurring Reality for Fun and Meaning”) is leveling-up production on The Real Fake Show—and reality may never look the same again.

• Francesca Gino, from Episode 152 – “Mind Games and Morality”, is back in the spotlight, as Rona and Jeffrey discuss a colleague’s podcast digging into her ongoing story with Harvard.

• Leigh Wood, part of the hilarious duo from Episode 160 – “He’s a 10, But …”, also gets a quick update—proof that play and charm never go out of style.

Seems every guest who’s graced the Biz-Souls mic is rocketing toward even greater success—and that’s exactly the kind of energy Rona and Jeffrey love to share.

So, tune in, laugh a little, learn heaps, and maybe soak up that winning mojo yourself.

Like, Follow, Share, and Subscribe—because when our guests shine, so do you.

And in the immortal words of late-night legend Ron Sweed, “The Ghoul”: “Stay sick, turn blue, scratch glass, climb walls, do it while you can … but most importantly of all—don’t get caught!”

It’s the Rona Show!

No, seriously — it’s another electrifying episode of Biz-Souls with the unstoppable dynamic duo Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler!

Fresh off her presentation at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Nebraska Conference, Rona dives into how HR leaders are embracing play to power up change management. Meanwhile, Jeffrey (ever the skeptical realist) wonders if HR is really ready to roll the dice on risk and innovation.

Rona fires back with stories from the front lines — where bold HR executives are redefining engagement, trust, and productivity one playful move at a time.

She drops quick-hit tips any executive can use to connect with employees, boost morale, and create cultures committed to evolve.

Want to build trust with your team? Rona’s got a one-sentence strategy that could change everything.

So, grab a seat, take a 12-minute break, and join our dynamic duo for another dose of practical wisdom, laughter, and just the right amount of professional mischief.

If you believe leadership doesn’t have to be boring — like, share, follow, and subscribe!

Because growth should be fun, learning should be lifelong, and the Biz-Souls crew will always keep it real.

Want More Episodes Like This?

Try these listener favorites:

• “Slay the Villain of Culture Stagnation” with Stephanie Angelo — how to keep your organization thriving.

• “How to Retrain Your Brain” with Kelley Raleigh — neuroscience meets performance.

• “Play Games for Better Business!” with Alex Suchman — when play meets productivity.

• “Just Say No! Maybe.” — navigating communication and boundaries at work.

• “L&D Eats Its Own” — a sharp look at respect and dysfunction in Learning & Development.

Rodney Dangerfield made a career out of one line: “I don’t get no respect.”

Turns out he wasn’t just talking about his in-laws—he was predicting the Learning and Development industry (L&D).

This week, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler put on their Dangerfield bow ties and salute the man who knew a thing or two about being underappreciated. Why? Because L&D seems to be working overtime to chew up its own subject matter experts and spit them out like last week’s donuts from the training room.

Jeffrey shares two recent examples of L&D “leadership” (quotation marks intentional) that scream: We don’t need no stinkin’ expertise! Spoiler: it’s not pretty.

Rona offers a cautionary tale to executives everywhere: keep this up, and the L&D industry might just end up with less loyalty than employees had in the 80s after pension plans got the corporate shredder treatment.

It’s quick, it’s biting, and it’s designed to make every executive (especially L&D ones) think twice before disrespecting the people who make them look good.

And speaking of disrespect: Jeffrey’s battle with Adobe Premiere continues. Current score: Adobe 2, Jeffrey 0. (Rich Bachelor, if you’re listening, he swears your Change Management episode will make it to daylight. Maybe. Eventually. If Adobe allows it.)

So hit play, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that respect isn’t just for Rodney—it’s for everyone in L&D too.

If you like this one, check out these connected episodes:

• Episode 128: Insuring HR is Taken Care of With Innovative Approaches – with Tobias Kennedy (because HR and L&D need to stop fighting like siblings on a road trip).

• Episode 125: How to Retrain Your Brain – with Kelley Raleigh (respect starts with retraining how leaders think about people).

• Episode 139: Play for Better Living! Why Play Makes Every Life Better – with Laura Haver (because respect also means letting people breathe and laugh).

• Episode 177: PR Done Right: The Cabernet Club – with Margie Zable Fisher (where communication and respect collide).

• Episode 182: Game-Based Learning with Soul – with Dr. Drew Davidson (proof that respecting expertise actually pays off).