Chris Rollins

Most leaders think vulnerability makes them weak. But what if it's actually the thing that makes them unforgettable? In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Chris Rollins, creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™ and former Head of Organizational Development, to unpack the quiet, human moments that shape careers, build trust, and create lasting impact — without trying to. Chris shares the story of a stranger on a jet bridge who asked one simple question that turn...

Invisible friction is the quiet tension that builds when people stop trusting each other and start protecting themselves — and it's silently slowing down fast-growing teams. Chris Rollins, creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™, breaks down how new managers lose team trust and how to rebuild it. When your best individual contributor gets promoted to manager, something quietly breaks. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Chris — a former Head of Organizational Development — unpacks the min...