Ronderings

Ron Rapatalo

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RONderings is where meaningful conversations meet practical leadership. Ron Rapatalo talks with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people about purpose, career growth, wellness, relationships, identity, and the moments that shape who we become. Ron is a business development leader, executive and career coach, author of Leverage the People Who Love and Care About You, and host of RONderings. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across corporate, nonprofit, higher education, government, and mission-driven organizations, he believes the best leadership starts with self-awareness, authentic relationships, and the courage to keep growing - for ourselves and for those we serve.

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Recent episodes

  • Get Quiet Enough to Hear What's Next: Job Searching in the Age of AI, Relationship Capital, and Joy at Work (with Krista Purnell)Oct 28, 2026 · 57 min
  • You Always Notice the Referee: Calm Leadership, Big Bets on Imperfect Data, and Skill Building in Nonprofits (with Alex Cantu)Oct 21, 2026 · 58 min
  • Healing Is Evergreen: Self-Talk, Courage, and Building a Coalition of Single Mothers (with Chastity Lord)Oct 14, 2026 · 54 min
  • Falling Apart Is Breaking Open: Burnout, Redefining Success, and Whole-Human Leadership with Laura Saldivar LunaOct 7, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
  • Lead as You: Joyful Leadership, Play, and Developing Black Education Leaders with Lanira MurphySep 30, 2026 · 57 min
  • Most Rules Are Made Up: ADHD Leadership, Psychological Safety, and Fractional Talent with Sarah BraverSep 23, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
  • Pausing Unlocks Possibility: Sabbaticals, Burnout, and Rest as Organizational Resilience with Elandria Jackson CharlesSep 16, 2026 · 50 min
  • Whistleblowing With Rhythm: Coast Guard Reform, Carnival Energy, and Practicing the Future with Dr. Kim McLearSep 9, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
  • Create the Conditions: Authentic Leadership, Code Switching, and Being the Only One with Gold ChhimSep 2, 2026 · 54 min
  • Philanthropy Needs Courage, Not a Fancy Pitch Deck: Funding Bravely, the Great Wealth Transfer, and Refusing to Shrink with Marvin L. SmithAug 26, 2026 · 58 min

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