In Episode 53 of The Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast, Kristen and Sylvia explore what it means to face the inner battles that hold us back—fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. Through reflection and shared insights, we talk about how courage isn’t something you carry alone; it grows stronger in community. Together, we unpack how bravery, humility, and persistence can help us keep moving toward what’s right, even when it’s hard.
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Conflict Without Trust is Chaos
Nobody loves conflict, but it’s part of leadership. In this episode, Kristen and Sylvia dig into the idea of “conflict intelligence” — the ability to understand, navigate, and even use conflict to make teams stronger. They share stories from their own time in leadership, unpack why building trust before conflict matters, and talk about how leaders can regulate their own emotions when the heat is on. You’ll hear how leaning into tension (instead of avoiding it) can turn disagreements into opportunities for growth, connection, and innovation.
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Fun is not Frivolous, It's Fuel
Syliva Moir and Kristen Ziman dig into the topic of Joy. When we find it at work, we usually think of it as a fortunate byproduct of loving our job and our co-workers. But our chiefs encourage us to seek it out, to schedule it. Joy is something we should make an effort to find, not wait for it to find us.
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How Long is too Long? Knowing When to Leave Leadership
In this engaging conversation, Kristen Ziman and Sylvia Moir explore the complexities of leadership transitions, the reasons leaders may overstay their welcome, and the importance of self-reflection and ego management. They discuss the challenges of recognizing when it's time to step down, the impact of identity on leadership roles, and the necessity of preparing successors to ensure organizational growth. The dialogue emphasizes the need for introspection, agency, and the courage to ask difficult questions about one's role and contributions.
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I Will Wait a Lifetime to Exact Revenge
What does shoplifting a face mask, climbing on a school roof, and grounding your own kid have in common? Accountability. In this episode of the Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast, we explore how lessons from our childhood mistakes and parenting decisions shape our leadership philosophies today. We’re not talking about punishment — we’re talking about redirection, realignment, and responsibility. Get ready for stories, laughs, and hard truths.
Some leaders are full of substance, and others are hollow bunnies. Kristen Ziman and Sylvia Moir have experienced both as they rose through the ranks to eventually become police chiefs in their respective departments. They’ll share what they’ve learned and talk with other industry leaders in conversations that will frequently devolve from focused to fun.