How do we keep the system stable? What signals matter? Tech leaders know all too well that system maintenance cannot be overlooked.

Tune in to hear additional insights from Leon about why its worth revisiting the skill of effective listening. As AV professionals, we know the importance of audio. It's in our name! Just like there is no substitute for great audio, there is no substitute for effective listening as a leadership skill. Listen up!

Returning to work after parenthood or loss raises hard questions about identity, value, and leadership.

What happens when personal life changes but professional life continues?

In this episode, Leon Prather reflects on how life’s biggest changes reshape empathy, priorities, and the way we show up at work.

In this episode of brAVe [skills], hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather revisit the very first episode of the show, hearkening back to a unique connection and an even more unique show premise. Finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places, Britt and Leon uncover why being joyful in leadership and dispelling negativity are actually competitive advantages.

Britt Yenser and Leon Prather explore the overlooked leadership skill of rest. Tired of hustle culture and “grind harder” mantras? So are they. With humor, honesty, and a few hot takes, they unpack why proactive rest is more sustainable than waiting for burnout to strike.

Hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather explore the underrated leadership skill of asking for help at work. They discuss why it’s so challenging, the difference between delegation and collaboration, and how leaders can build cultures where no one has to “suffer in silence.”

✨ If you’ve ever struggled to ask for help—or to make it easier for your team to ask you—this episode is for you.

Had a great time talking about human-centered problem-solving in tech with Steve and James

In this candid comeback episode of brAVe [skills], Britt Yenser and Leon Prather dive into the uncomfortable but essential topic of risk aversion. From job changes to leadership decisions, they unpack the real and perceived fears that keep us stuck—and the personal and professional growth that happens when we push past them.

Technology solutions need to be “simple” for their users. But is actually possible? One person thinks it may not be, and seeks to unpack the word “simple” to get to the human heart of the matter

Hear Britt and Leon discuss some practical tips for how to protect and manage your time as a leader (and human).

Britt and Leon share their own experiences with boundary-setting, discuss effective methods for establishing and maintaining them, and offer insight on how to recognize when it’s time to adjust.

Throughout the conversation, they provide practical, doable strategies to help you create healthier communication habits in both personal and professional settings.

What is burnout? Why does it happen? How do we navigate it? We explore three causes of burnout: -Weight of the World Syndrome - Taking on everything, often for others, with a fear of failure and a need to prove yourself. -Fear of Falling - Striving for perfection and tying success to self-worth. -Dead Battery/Totaled Engine - Running on empty and relying on temporary jumpstarts to keep going.

In this episode of brAVe [skills], hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather dive into the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance. What does it really mean? And is balance even the goal—or should we aim for integration instead?

In this episode of brAVe [skills], hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather dive into the topic of "Effective Listening," breaking down how to truly listen rather than just waiting for your turn to talk. They explore the concept of active listening and share actionable tactics. They also tackle how to define effective listening and why it matters, and draw connections to theater with the acronym “THeLAW,” which emphasizes the active choice to listen by preparing both mind and will.

In this episode, Britt and Leon discuss the balancing act required when dealing with giving and taking credit in business, for both successes and failures. They chat about when to take credit, how much to take, and also how to give it effectively as a leader. A listener question is also addressed related to negotiating expectations on salary and benefits when applying for a new job and accepting an offer.