Episode 188: Ralph Kellogg SHRM SCP SPHR & His Book, Leading While Human: Notes I Wish Someone Had Given Me

ABOUT RALPH

Ralph Kellogg is a Chief Human Resources Officer, speaker, professor, and author of Leading While Human: Notes I Wish Someone Had Given Me. For nearly 30 years, he's helped leaders navigate the realities of leadership with greater self-awareness, empathy, and authenticity. Through his writing and speaking, Ralph reminds audiences that leadership begins before you're ready—and that our greatest growth often comes from the moments we least expect.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Ralph's early experiences growing up as a latchkey kid and navigating self-sufficiency• The impact of college imposter syndrome and mental health challenges, including a suicide attempt• His journey of coming out in the workplace and embracing authenticity• How mental health and vulnerability shape leadership practices• Lessons learned from personal crises and their influence on Ralph’s leadership style• The importance of compassion, curiosity, and self-reflection in leadership• Practical advice for navigating midlife transitions and future purpose• The inspiration behind Ralph’s book "Leading While Human" and its key takeaways

The MAIN QUESTION for you that comes out of my conversation with Ralph is, What might you be keeping from others that, if it were freed or revealed, might help you breathe a little easier and show up as your true self with all your gifts?

FIND RALPH

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ralphkellogg• Website: https://ralphkellogg.com

LinkedIn - Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Ralph Kellogg00:49- Introduction & Bio01:23 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?03:09 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?45:00 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?47:26 - What is your superpower?48:48 - What does leadership mean to you?53:22 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?56:35 - A breakdown of the chapters in the book.01:03:29 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?01:11:26 - What’s next for your writing?01:16:05 - What book has inspired you?01:17:03 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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