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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.
Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Scroll down for our latest episodes.
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 •
Forged in Fire: How LGBTQIA+ Leaders Create Impact through Adversity with Bree Fram and Liz Cavallaro
All humans go through transitions, and many of us experience challenges that cause us to question who we are and evolve into a more authentic version of ourselves.
This is certainly true for every member of the LGBTQIA+ community, who face adversity not once, but as an ongoing experience, in a plethora of ways and situations. And yet, these same experiences can forge incredible leadership qualities.
Qualities which have never been more needed in leadership.
In this podcast conversation we speak with Bree Fram and Dr Liz Cavallaro, the authors of the incredible new book, “Forging Queer Leaders, How the LGBTQIA+ community creates impact from adversity.” We explore how ‘crucible’ experiences can give rise to an array of key leadership attributes, and the powerful skills that the inner work inherent to coming out and gender transition can grant us.
NOTE: we use the term LGBTQ+ during this conversation to reflect the diversity that exists within the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity aside from heterosexual and cisgender.
Radical Humility: How to be Good Human and a Badass Leader with Urs Koenig
How do we inspire cultures of creativity, great ideas and innovation?
According to the research of Adjunct Professor of Stanford University, Jeremy Utley, we need to create Ideaflow.
Jeremy argues Ideaflow is the only business metric that matters; understand how great ideas are born and how to create the space for this to happen.
Ideaflow: Achieving Breakthrough Creativity and Ideas with Jeremy Utley
How do we inspire cultures of creativity, great ideas and innovation?
According to the research of Adjunct Professor of Stanford University, Jeremy Utley, we need to create Ideaflow.
Jeremy argues Ideaflow is the only business metric that matters; understand how great ideas are born and how to create the space for this to happen.
You Belong Here: The Journey of Becoming Yourself, Everywhere with Kim Dabbs
How do we create environments where everyone belongs? And, how do we show up as our full selves, feeling like we belong?
In this episode we dive into the science and lived-experience of belonging at work and beyond with Author Kim Dabbs.
Dissent and Defy: Insubordination Done Effectively with Dr Todd Kashdan
Is it possible to dissent and defy in a way that’s actually productive? Absolutely, and you should!
Learn from Professor of Psychology at George Mason University Todd Kashdan how to do this effectively.
Healing Your Trauma to Lead Authentically with Kelly Campbell
How does healing your trauma help you to connect with your most authentic self?
Learn how to moving through your trauma can help you live a fuller life, and be a more authentic, human-centered leader.
How to use Emotional Intelligence for an Optimal Day, Every Day with Daniel Goleman
How do we achieve a great day, any day?
In this conversation we explore how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can support us to have an optimal day with none other than Daniel Goleman himself.
Survive, Reset, Thrive: Wise Strategy for Sustainable Success with Dr Rebecca Homkes
What does it take to not only survive in business during volatile and uncertain times, which let’s face are almost constant conditions in our modern world, but actually thrive?
We learn from Dr Rebecca Homkes how to Survive, Reset and Thrive in today’s episode.
Layoffs, Redundancies and Career Shifts: Navigating Challenging Changes with Leanne Elliott
One of the most traumatic experiences we can have in the workplace is being made redundant. Learn how to navigate this as a Leader and a person being made redundant.
We unpack how to manage major layoffs and redundancy as a leader, what supports to offer your team. And, how to navigate this major life change as an individual with Business Psychologist Leanne Elliott.
From Ideas to Impact: How To Drive Positive Change with Michael Sheldrick
What does it really take to drive an idea forward to create real worl impact?
We discuss this with policy entrepreneur, activitst, author and Co-Founder of Global Citizen Michael Sheldrick.
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