Why does a fulfilling and impactful career hinge on understanding and managing ourselves? And what's the first step on this journey towards upleveling your career and your leadership?

In this enlightening and wide-ranging conversation, Sally and Alexis sit down with Margaret Andrews, a leadership expert and author of the brilliant MANAGE YOURSELF TO LEAD OTHERS: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding, to explore the critical importance of self-understanding in effective leadership. They discuss how managing oneself is essential for leading others, the significance of bridging the intention-impact gap, and the role of interpersonal skills in fostering a positive workplace culture.

Is work masking loneliness? What drives us to overwork, and what can we do to ensure we derive our self-identity outside of our work lives, too?

The latest episode of Live+Work More Human is an incredibly timely conversation between your hosts Alexis and Sally delves into the complex relationship between loneliness and work identity, exploring how societal pressures and personal experiences shape our connection to work and each other.

Sharing personal experience as well as data and expertise, Sally and Alexis discuss the impact of technology on social interactions, the challenges of forming adult friendships, and the responsibility of organizations to foster a sense of belonging.

Feeling stuck, unmotivated or powerless in your career (or life)? Are you overwhelmed, perhaps just barely coping with the demands of life? If this resonates, this conversation is for YOU.

In today's episode of Live+Work More Human, Alexis and Sally sit down with CEO and author Jon Rosemberg to discuss what it means to shift from survive, to thrive. And the impact this has for our careers and lives. We explore the concept of survival mode as an evolutionary mechanism that many people find themselves in today.

We are, frankly, over the word ‘productivity’. And in this conversation, we get really explicit and personal about the damaging effects that over-identifying with productivity can have for us, our workplaces and our society.

In this straight-talking and animated conversation, co-hosts Alexis Zahner and Sally Clarke explore the complex relationship between productivity, rest, and burnout. They discuss personal experiences with productivity pressures, the societal expectations that contribute to burnout, and the importance of understanding different forms of rest.

In this special mini-episode, Sally and Alexis discuss the rebranding of the podcast to 'Live+Work More Human' (formerly We Are Human Leaders), and the introduction of our new partner, Humanico*.

We emphasize the importance of human-centered outcomes in leadership and the need for connection in hybrid and remote teams. The conversation also highlights the exciting themes and topics planned for the upcoming season, focusing on personal development and the integration of skills in both personal and professional contexts.

We are so excited to share this news with you! Thank you so much for being an incredible member of the Live+Work More Human community.

In this thought-provoking conversation we sit down with authors of the brilliant new Innovation-ish: How Anyone can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden. Together, we explore the multifaceted nature of innovation, which is not solely the domain of lone geniuses but rather a collaborative effort that requires curiosity, empathy, and humility.

In this enlightening conversation, author and global thought leader Ruchika T. Malhotra discusses her brilliant new book Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success, which challenges the traditional notions of competition in the workplace and life. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community, and an abundance mindset as essential elements for success.

In this enlightening conversation, we speak with Tyler Rice, founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, exploring the concept of digital wellness and its significance in today's technology-driven world.

Tyler unpacks his latest book, Tactical Disconnection: The Secret to Health, Happiness, and Productivity in an Always-on World and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between technology use and personal wellbeing, introducing the idea of 'tactical disconnection'—small, intentional breaks from technology to enhance productivity and happiness. The discussion also explores the challenges of digital overuse, the duality of our digital and authentic selves, and practical strategies for fostering a healthier workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing.

In this impactful conversation, Mark C. Crowley unpacks the critical shift from traditional employee engagement metrics to a focus on employee wellbeing. He emphasizes that wellbeing is not merely a perk but a fundamental driver of organizational success. The discussion highlights the importance of regular feedback, managerial accountability, and the role of love and positive emotions in leadership. Mark argues that leaders must understand their values and foster a caring workplace culture to enhance employee performance and satisfaction.