Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Declining
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
40%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Built to Grow is hosted by Valdet Selimaj, organizational leadership expert, former Fortune 500 executive trainer, and founder of DevCore Consulting. With a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and over a decade developing leaders inside high-performance organizations, Valdet explores what it truly means to evolve. This podcast dives into the psychology of human behavior, leadership, personal growth, power, mental health, resilience, and transformation. Valdet challenges listeners to question narratives, understand human behavior, and take ownership of their evolution.

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Recent Episodes

S1E21 How to Manage Conflict Effectively: From Tension to Progress

Mar 04, 2026 27m

Most people treat conflict as something to avoid, tolerate, or "fix" as fast as possible. But handled well, conflict can deepen trust, sharpen ideas, and move you forward faster.In this episode of…

S1E20 Leading Yourself Before Leading Others

Feb 25, 2026 20m

Before anyone gives you a title or a team, people are already watching how you lead yourself—how you handle stress, keep your word, and respond when things go wrong. In this episode of Built to Grow,…

S1E19 What You Need to Know about Immigration and ICE

Feb 19, 2026 1h 27m

The immigration system is more than just policies—it's a web of human rights violations, private profits, and systemic abuses you're unlikely to know about. In this eye-opening episode, Carlos…

S1E18 Trauma, Memory, and Believing Epstein Survivors

Feb 06, 2026 22m

What happens to memory when your brain is in survival mode? And what does that mean for how we listen to survivors of abuse — including the victims of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking ring?Key…

S1E17 Is MAGA a Cult? Inside the Psychology of the Movement

Jan 27, 2026 23m

Is MAGA just another political brand—or something closer to a cult?In this solo episode of Built to Grow, we unpack the MAGA movement through classic cult dynamics: the charismatic leader at the…

S1E16 The Evil President? What Trump Teaches Us About the Dark Triad

Jan 20, 2026 28m

When the people at the top seem larger than life, it’s easy to mistake charisma for character. In this episode of Built to Grow, we use the dark triad of personality—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and…

S1E15 Why Smart People Go Left — And How Authoritarianism Hooks Everyone

Jan 15, 2026 22m

Smart, educated people really do tend to lean left on a lot of issues—but the story behind that pattern is way more interesting than "one side is smarter." In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet…

S1E14 Know Your Rights During ICE Raids (Undocumented & U.S. Citizens)

Jan 12, 2026 13m

If ICE shows up at your door, your job, or on the street, what are your rights — and how do you actually use them without making things worse?In this episode, we walk through what undocumented…

S1E13 The Psychology of Radicalization: How Ordinary People Get Pulled to Extremes

Jan 12, 2026 16m

Radicalization doesn’t start with hate — it starts with pain.In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet Selimaj breaks down the psychology of radicalization and how ordinary people get pulled toward…

S1E12 Let’s Talk About Gossip: Why Not All Workplace Gossip Is Bad

Dec 23, 2025 7m

In this episode, Valdet challenges the common belief that all workplace gossip is toxic. Drawing from research and real-world consulting experience, he breaks down the difference between harmful…

S1E11 Your Human Rights at Work: What You Need to Know

Dec 16, 2025 12m

When you clock in each day, you don’t stop being human — but too many workplaces act like you do.In this episode of Built to Grow, host Valdet Selimaj breaks down the human rights every employee is…

S1E10 Managing Up: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Apologizing

Dec 08, 2025 17m

Managing up isn’t manipulation — it’s leadership.In this episode, Valdet Selimaj breaks down practical strategies to communicate effectively with your manager, advocate for what you need, set…

S1E9 Workplace Bullying: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Protect Yourself at Work

Dec 03, 2025 19m

Bullying doesn’t end after high school—it just gets quieter, more strategic, and far more damaging. In today’s Built to Grow episode, we break down what workplace bullying really looks like, how it…

S1E8 Cult or Culture: How Organizations Shape Behavior, Loyalty, and Leadership

Dec 02, 2025 22m

Is your workplace building a culture…or conditioning a cult?In this episode of Built to Grow, we break down the fine line between healthy organizational culture and the subtle, sometimes dangerous…

S1E7 Reframing Failure as Feedback

Nov 27, 2025 9m

In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet Selimaj breaks down how to shift from a fear-based view of failure to a growth-centered mindset. Instead of seeing mistakes as proof you’re not good enough,…

S1E6 The Power of Micro-Habits

Nov 26, 2025 10m

What if the biggest changes in your life aren’t created by massive, dramatic overhauls—but by the tiny decisions you make every day? In this episode of Built To Grow, Valdet Selimaj breaks down…

S11E5 Why Spiritual Well Being is the Key to Success

Nov 12, 2025 15m

What if the real driver of performance isn’t productivity hacks or perks—but purpose?<br>In this episode, Valdet Selimaj explores the often-overlooked dimension of personal and professional…

S1E4 Got Laid Off? How to Rebuild Your Life with Ikigai | Find Purpose After Job Loss

Nov 06, 2025 13m

Millions of people are facing layoffs right now — but losing your job doesn’t have to mean losing your direction.In this episode of Built to Grow, host Valdet Selimaj shares how you can use the…

S1E3 Why Your Team Is Not a Family (And Shouldn’t Be)

Sep 24, 2025 19m

There’s no “I” in team. True. But there’s also no “family” in team—and that’s an even better thing.In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet Selimaj unpacks why labeling teams as “family” backfires,…

S1E1 Doxxing: What Every Professional Needs to Know

Sep 22, 2025 20m

In this powerful episode of Built to Grow, host Valdet Selimaj—coach, consultant, facilitator, and founder of DevCore Consulting—dives into the growing threat of doxxing in today’s digital and…

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