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Welcome to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. We have big, candid and impactful conversations about human-centered leadership at work and beyond. We focus on what’s novel: new takes on leadership, new research and insights, new ways of looking at things.
We share stories, data, inspiration and insight in conversations designed to spark ‘aha’ moments – and empower you and other Human Leaders to create change, lead authentically and build workplaces where people thrive.
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Amy Edmondson •
Daniel Goleman •
Dr Kirstin Ferguson •
Urs Koenig •
Tracey Spicer •
Dr Huggy Rao •
Meisha-Ann Martin •
Martin Gutmann •
Iman Obou •
Amy Edmondson • Daniel Goleman • Dr Kirstin Ferguson • Urs Koenig • Tracey Spicer • Dr Huggy Rao • Meisha-Ann Martin • Martin Gutmann • Iman Obou •
Our incredible guests so far include
Dr Michele Lamont •
Craig Foster •
Lily Zheng •
Jeremy Utley •
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang •
Kim Scott •
Dr John Chan •
Claude Silver •
Ron Carruci •
Ashton Applewhite •
Dr David Weiss •
Dr Jonathan Fisher •
Morra Aarons-Mele •
Dr Michele Lamont • Craig Foster • Lily Zheng • Jeremy Utley • Alex Soojung-Kim Pang • Kim Scott • Dr John Chan • Claude Silver • Ron Carruci • Ashton Applewhite • Dr David Weiss • Dr Jonathan Fisher • Morra Aarons-Mele •
George Kohlriesser •
Ellen Langer •
Garry Ridge •
Louise Evans •
Charlie Sull •
Dr Delia McCabe •
Megumi Miki •
Mandar Apte •
Hema Vyas •
George Kohlriesser • Ellen Langer • Garry Ridge • Louise Evans • Charlie Sull • Dr Delia McCabe • Megumi Miki • Mandar Apte • Hema Vyas •
The Art Of Modern Leadership: Balancing Head And Heart with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM
Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast, today we're talking to global leadership expert, Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM about the impact of leading from the Head and the Heart. We delve deep into the attributes that empower great leadership, why everyone can be a leader, and what changes for us and those around us when we lead from the Head and the Heart. Dr Ferguson also turns the tables on us and asks about our leadership styles, revealing some uncomfortable and important truths.
How Feeling Seen drives Engagement with Meisha-ann Martin Ph.D.
When is a time when you’ve felt truly appreciated for who you are and your unique contribution at work? These moments tend to stand out - because they tend to be rare.
Today we are talking to people analytics, engagement and recognition expert Dr Meisha-ann Martin about why research shows we need to build better skills and habits around how we show recognition. And how we as human leaders can make this happen.
A Cardiologist On Leading from the Heart with Dr Jonathan Fisher
In this episode we're talking with Dr Jonathan Fisher about how we create space for the heart in Leadership.
Dr Fisher is a Mindful Cardiologist. He’s a Harvard trained physician, Clinical-Cardiologist and Mindfulness meditation teacher with the lived experience of surviving burnout, Dr Fisher has rediscovered his joy at work the hard way.
Fighting Ageism in the Workplace (and why we need to) with Ashton Applewhite
In this episode we're talking to Ashton Applewhite about the prejudice we all have - Ageism.
We explore what ageism is, and how pervasive it is in our lives and work. And debunk the myth of generational stereotypes.
Leading through Truth, Power and Purpose with Ron Carucci
In this episode we're talking to Ron Carucci on the practice and impact of being honest. Ron is the author of books including To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, and he shares insights from 15 years of research into the four factors that help leaders create an environment where people are 16 times more likely to tell the truth, behave fairly and serve a greater good.
Practical Reconciliation and Allyship for Modern Workplaces with Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers
In this conversation on We Are Human Leaders we speak with Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers of Evolve Communities around their Seven Steps to Practical Reconciliation and Allyship - critical for Human Leaders and modern workplaces.
Attuning to Conscious Leadership with Diana Chapman
In this conversation on We Are Human Leaders we speak with Diana Chapman C-Founder of the Conscious Leadership Group about what it means to attune to conscious Leadership. We explore the necessity of IQ, EQ and EQ as a conscious Leader and discuss practical ways Leaders can step into their full body wisdom.
Unlocking Emotional Optimism for Joyful Service with Claude Silver
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia helps us explore what is takes to build emotional optimism into the foundation of an organisation and to do so in joyful service.
The Impact of Burnout on Employee Engagement with Dr John Chan
The Impact of Burnout on Employee Engagement: results of the Global Burnout Study 2022
The Impact of Grief on Humans at Work with George Kohlrieser
The Impact of Grief on Humans at Work with George Kohlrieser
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