In this episode of Interaction, host John Kandray speaks with Robert Resnick, a leading Leadership Development Expert and Executive Coach, to explore how leadership simulations are transforming the way people learn, grow, and lead.
Robert shares his expertise on using experiential learning tools and simulation-based training to build real-world leadership skills. From creating safe spaces for leaders to practice decision-making to designing immersive experiences that mirror complex organizational challenges, this conversation dives into how learning by doing drives lasting transformation.
If you’re passionate about leadership development, experiential learning, or innovative training design, this episode will give you fresh perspectives on how simulation can turn leadership theory into practice.

✨ Key Takeaways:
How leadership simulations enhance learning and retention
Designing immersive learning experiences that build real-world skills
The power of feedback and reflection in leadership growth
Why experiential learning is the future of leadership development

🔗 Connect with Robert Resnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robresnick/

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The Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.

In this powerful episode of Interaction, host John Kandray is joined by Dr. Kristal Walker, a distinguished Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, and Learning & Development Expert, to unpack what it truly means to champion organizational culture and lead proactively in an era of constant change.
Dr. Walker shares her insights on how great leaders cultivate learning mindsets, empower teams through intentional development, and create cultures where innovation thrives. From reimagining leadership as a continuous learning journey to fostering authenticity and empathy at every level, this episode delivers transformative takeaways for modern professionals.
If you’re passionate about leadership growth, organizational learning, and building cultures of purpose, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

✨ Key Takeaways:
How proactive leadership drives sustainable culture change
The future of Learning & Development in leadership
Creating organizations that learn, adapt, and thrive
Why empathy and curiosity are the new leadership superpowers

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kristal Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristalwalker/

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Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/

Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJs
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction

#InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathy
The Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.

In this episode of Interaction, host John Kandray speaks with Timothy Tolino, the Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness at Hunter Douglas, where he leads large-scale employee programs that support an evolving global workforce.
With extensive experience designing benefits and wellness strategies across borders, Timothy offers a unique viewpoint on how workplaces have transformed not just structurally, but culturally, technologically, and in terms of human expectations.

From shifts in employee priorities to the rise of flexible work models, Timothy shares how organizations can remain adaptable and supportive in a rapidly changing environment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How the modern workplace has evolved over the last decade
• The changing expectations employees have from employers
• Why benefits, mobility, and wellness programs now play a strategic role
• The influence of technology on global workforce experience
• How companies can support well-being and productivity simultaneously
• What leaders must understand to build workplaces that attract and retain talent

Timothy offers a clear, practical lens on the past, present, and future of work and what businesses must embrace to stay relevant.

🔗 Connect with Timothy Tolino:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttolino/

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- John

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kandray/

Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/

Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJs
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction

#InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathy
The Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.