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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 •
A Human-Centered Entrepreneur On Leadership and the 4 Day Week with Banks Benitez
In this episode we explore a Leader who's guided his company through the 4 Day Week process, led with true human-centred values.
At Uncharted, Banks Benitez moved the organization to a 4-day workweek where people get 100% compensation to work 32-hours a week over four days. Uncharted was recognized in 2019 as one of Outside Magazine's 50 best places to work in the US. Listen up to find out how he did it!
The Courage of Compassion: Justice, Leadership and Social Change with Robin Steinberg
Is there space for compassion in the justice system? How does a public defender and a leader find the courage to care, and to fight for justice at an individual and systemic level?
In today's episode we speak with Robin Steinberg who is having a huge impact in creating access to justice for thousands of people.
The Ritualist: Using Ritual to Uplevel Your Leadership with Ezra Bookman
In this episode with Ezra Bookman we explore the impact of intentional rituals as an individual and as a team.
DEI Reconstructed: Practical Steps to Doing the Work Right with Lily Zheng
When it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, often our intentions don’t always have the level of impact we truly want or need. Learn how to close the intention-impact gap with Lily Zheng.
Rest To Success: The Seven Types Of Rest You Need with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith
Rest is so much more than just getting enough sleep. In this episode we explore the seven types of rest we all need, and how to get them with Medical Doctor and Author of 'Sacred Rest' Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith.
Is Meaningfulness The New Measure Of Success at Work? with Zach Mercurio Ph.D.
Have you ever experienced work with a true sense purpose and meaning?
Welcome to We are Human Leaders. In this conversation with Zach Mercurio we explore how meaningfulness at work can transform our lives and workplaces.
Play On: How Purposeful Play Unlocks Human Potential At Work with Dara Simkin
Many of us tend to think of work and play as two separate concepts. We banish play to outside work hours, or as busy working adults some of us barely play at all. Today, we're speaking with a woman who will change how you think about play.
Anxiety Is Your Superpower: Rethinking Anxiety for Leaders with Morra Aarons-Mele
Explore how to turn your biggest fears into life-changing leadership with Morra Aarons-Mele Author and Podcast Host of 'The Anxious Achiever'.
The Power Of Radical Candor At Work (And Beyond) with Jason Rosoff
This conversation with Jason Rosoff of Radical Candour illuminates the power in caring personally about those we work with and having the courage to challenge directly. It debunks the myths of brutal honesty and presents a more effective and compassionate way to have hard conversations that drive psychological safety.
Work Less, Do More: Demystifying The Four Day Work Week with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Imagine a career that adds years to your life. This is exactly the work Alex and his team are doing at 4 Day Work Week Global - they’re helping people and organizations create a million years of free time.
As an individual the four day working week gives you back around 10 weeks every calendar year - imagine how you could spend that time. In this conversation we debunk the long-held view that to achieve more we need to work longer
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