We Are Human Leaders (Alexis Zahner & Sally Clarke)

• Psychological Safety and Coaching 
• Defining what a psychologically safe workplace is
• The issue of a psychologically unsafe environment 
• The role of a team coach 
• Key ingredients to achieve psychological safety 
• Innovative intelligence
• Listening skills of a leader 
• The V.U.C.A Framework 
• Being present to build psychological safety 
• C.L.E.A.R. Leadership coaching 
• Traps that human leaders often fall into 
• How the pandemic and technology affected leadership coaching  
• The place to start changing our ways of leading

• Mindful Leadership & the Business of Peace with Mandar Apte
• Heart Intelligence in Leadership with Hema Vyas

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In this conversation we unpack workplace Friction with Hayagreeva 'Huggy' Rao. Friction can be both good and bad in a workplace, knowing how to use it and how to eliminate it when it's doing harm is critical.

The Friction Project is the latest book by Huggy Rao and Bob Sutton and is The definitive guide to eliminating the forces that make it harder, more complicated, or downright impossible to get things done in organizations.

THE FRICTION PROJECT: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder is written by bestselling authors and Stanford professors Robert I. Sutton and Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao. It presents a decade’s worth of research on what ought to be easy and what ought to be hard in organizations, and how to change things for the better. Based on their research, case studies, and hundreds of engagements with top companies, the authors reveal just how widespread this affliction is, and provide a roadmap for readers to take up the mantle and blaze a path out of the muck. 

Our episode today with Huggy Rao unpacks this book and the incredible research conducted to help you discern between good and bad friction, and what to do about it.

Huggy Rao is the Atholl McBean professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Science, the Sociological Research Association, and the Academy of Management. He has written for Harvard Business Review, Business Week, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Market Rebels and coauthor of the bestselling Scaling Up Excellence.

Praise for The Friction Project:

“Sutton and Rao have given us a thousand gems, each an invaluable insight on its own, reinventing management as the art of ensuring that things get done as they should without unnecessary struggle. Marshalling the crucial insights from classic works, as well as from the very latest studies, they make a convincing case for friction as a vital focus and offer countless practical suggestions that you can apply in your work. I guarantee that their profoundly humane arguments will win your hearts, change your behavior, and transform your companies.”

—Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School, Author, Right kind of wrong: The science of failing well (Atria, 2023)

“I have found every place I’ve been to be filled with people who REALLY CARE about doing the right thing for the company. Sutton and Rao show how leaders who pay attention to friction - which kinds are

helpful and which are not—can equip these people with the right tools, build their trust, and make incredible progress as a result.”

— Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, former President of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, and author of Creativity INC: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

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Is your organisation future fit?

How can you navigate the uncharted waves of change and emerge stronger than before?

In this conversation we had a conversation with highly acclaimed change management expert Friska Wirya. In her new book ‘The Future Fit Organisation’ she tackles the burning questions that keep forward-looking leaders awake at night, with unique insights that pave the way for change to galvanise. Real-world case studies and thought-provoking analysis equip you to shape a resilient organisation poised for sustained success:

• Level up your ability to catalyse enterprise-wide change.
• Harness the right headspace to guide with acuity and nimbleness.
• Foster creativity in problem solving to stay head and shoulders above the rest.
• Drive acceptance and adoption to fuel expansion and unlock step-change performance.
• Forge a vibrant organisational culture that acts as the calm among the chaos.
• Perfect your transformative leadership savvy to motivate your organisation to embrace change - be it in the boardroom or on the shop floor.
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The Future Fit Organisation is your compass for steering through change, providing practical strategies to successfully guide and evolve your organisation's transformation.

Are you ready to get future fit? Dive into the conversation and find out!

Friksa is a Change Management Thought Leader, and author of her bestselling new book the Future Fit Organisation: a leaders guide to transformation.

She has led change at global organizations driving hundreds of millions in annual savings and is now Chief Change Officer at Fresh by Friska. Friska is lifelong learner and self-confessed geek, and she’s a born communicator – which we’ll sure you’ll agree with after listening to this warm and wide ranging conversation.

Find out more about Friska Wirya and where to find her book at our shownotes on www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast

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Our societies are permeated with bias. Many people are subject to multiple biases without even being aware. At the same time, AI is everywhere in our everyday lives. So, what are the implications when bias is built into AI? The answer is potentially dangerous, with implications for our leadership, our workplaces and beyond. And yet, there is hope.

In this conversation we are talking to Tracey Spicer about her new book Man Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future. She unpacks the shocking forms of bias she discovered in the 7 years of research for the book, the implications of AI for work and leadership, and practical steps leaders can take now to harness AI for positive impacts in the workplace of the future.

Tracey Spicer is a multiple award winning author, journalist and broadcaster. She has also been awarded for her extensive charity and social enterprise work. Tracey is a sought after keynote speaker and thought leader and you’re about to find out why – she’s articulate, compelling and a great storyteller.

Tracey is a glass half full kind of person – and this shines through in her solution-oriented thinking around what can be a daunting topic: AI, and the future of work.

Find more information about Tracey Spicer and the full show notes at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast

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There’s no denying that vulnerability has been a buzzword in leadership for some time now. But what exactly does vulnerability look like in the workplace, and how do we use it effectively in leadership?

In today’s conversation we explore the concept of with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan author of Leading with Vulnerability. He details how leaders can effectively use vulnerability to connect, motivate and engage teams.

Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience, He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year and his content is seen over a million times a year. Jacob is the best-selling author of five books: Leading With Vulnerability (Wiley 2024), The Future Leader (Wiley 2020) The Employee Experience Advantage (Wiley, 2017), The Future of Work (Wiley, 2014), and The Collaborative Organization (McGraw Hill, 2012). He speaks at over 50 conferences a year including TED Academy which is one of the largest TED events in the world. In addition Jacob provides advisory and thought leadership services to various organizations around the world.

To learn more about Jacob Morgan and find his latest book, check out our show notes at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast

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Leadership is one of the most hyped topics in business today. But are the historical archetypes of Leadership really the inspiration we should be drawing on?

In this episode we’re unpacking the recent book of Martin Gutmann Ph.D., The Unseen Leader which is an exploration of leadership through the lens of historical scholarship, offering a less sensationalized and stereotypical protagonist's tale of leadership. 

Martin’s research focuses on leaders who largely remained unseen and unwritten about through the pages of history. Not because their impact and influence wasn’t substantial, but because they don’t comply with the compelling heroes' tale, and offer us an opportunity to redefine what  true leadership is. 

Martin Gutmann Ph.D., is a Swiss-American historian, author, and professor at the Lucerne School of Business, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland. He has published three books, most recently (as co-editor with Dan Gorman) Before the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Historical Companion (Oxford University Press). He lives in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany, with his wife and their three children.

Find the full show notes about the episode, and where to find Martin's book at www.wearehumanleaders.com

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How do you translate your ideas into meaningful, maximum impact?

This week on the We Are Human Leaders podcast, we speak with the incredible Michael Sheldrick, cofounder of Global Citizen and author of the upcoming From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World. With 12 million members around the world, Global Citizen has raised more than USD 40 billion to help improve lives, making Michael a leader in the field. We’re sure this conversation will empower and inspire you to translate YOUR ideas into impact, too.

During this inspiring and insight-packed episode of We are Human Leaders, we examine the common pitfalls people make. In particular, Michael shares the importance of being clear your own authentic contribution and capabilities so you can engage the right support for maximum impact. We also explore the importance of being clear both on the exact issue you are looking to solve, and the one solution you are looking to implement.

With a career that spans the world of pop and policy, Michael has worked with an impressive roster of international artists such as Beyoncé, Coldplay, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Priyanka Chopra, Rihanna and Usher, as well as prominent political leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and former Australian Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd.

Find out more about Michael Sheldrick, including where to find his book in our show notes at https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/idea-to-impact-michael-sheldrick

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One of the most traumatic experiences we can have in the workplace is being made redundant. From one day to the next, your life drastically changes and you don’t have a say. 

Being made redundant raises all kinds of questions, as well as feelings like shock, anger and shame. 

Sometimes leaders handle redundancies well. More often, they don’t, making the process immeasurably harder for those on the receiving end.

Redundancies are also complex for those who are left behind: you might feel survivors guilt – or the dread of not knowing if you’ll be next.

If you’ve been made redundant you’re not alone. millions of people around the globe experience it every year, and rates have grown over the past 12 months in many countries.

So, what can leaders do to minimise pain for those who leave? How can you ensure culture continuity for those who stay? And for the person who’s been made redundant, what steps can you take to heal, recover and get back into the drivers seat of you career?

In this conversation we explore this with Leanne Elliott who is a Certified Business Psychologist, Consultant and Coach who builds workplaces that empower teams and enable performance. She is also Co-host of the award-winning psychology podcast, Truth, Lies & Work and Co-Founder of people and culture consultancy, Oblong. 

Leanne shares practical tips and best practices for all of us to better understand more about the best ways to navigate one of the worst workplace experiences.

Find more information about the episode and Leanne Elliott on our show notes: https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/layoff-redundancies-leanne-elliott

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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?

In this conversation we’re unpacking the incredible research from Dr Rebecca Homkes, author of Survive, Reset and Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.

Rebecca’s work will have even the most experienced business strategists rethinking strategy and execution during volatility. Her SRT framework, an interconnected loop, gives businesses a new model to continue growth even through the most uncertain of times - and we’ve unpacked it for you in this conversation. 

Dr. Rebecca Homkes is high-growth strategy specialist and the founder of a boutique consultancy firm, advising CEOs and executive teams focused on growth and success through uncertainty. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School (LBS)’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Faculty at Boston Consulting Group University, and previous Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE)’s Centre for Economic Performance.

Find the full shownotes at: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/survive-reset-thrive-rebecca-homkes

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We’ve been sold the candy that flow is the ideal state of being. But how often is it even possible to find flow, is this a realistic goal? Chasing flow is like trying to hold water in our bare hands – it’s possible, for a short while, but elusive and ephemeral in nature, and if we bank on it occurring regularly we’ll wind up disappointed. Instead our guest today argues we should concentrate on finding our optimal state instead.

Today we’re dive deeping into the world of emotional intelligence and how we can use our EQ to perform at our best with none other than Daniel Goleman himself.

His latest book ‘Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day’ Co-Authored with Cary Cherniss unpacks the optimal state: characterized by focus, cognitive control and purpose - three things we have direct agency over.

In this conversation we uncover the vital role emotional intelligence plays in fostering a productive and harmonious work environment. From understanding the intricacies of our own emotions to navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, Daniel shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for leaders looking to cultivate a culture of empathy, belonging and personal resilience. 

Whether you're a seasoned Leader or just starting your leadership journey, this episode unpacks the tools need to optimize both your personal and professional growth. So, tune in and get ready to elevate your leadership game with none other than Daniel Goleman on the We Are Human Leaders podcast.

Find out more about Daniel Goleman, including where you get his new book in our show notes at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-optimal-daniel-goleman

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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.

No one is a stranger to trauma. We have a tendency to think of trauma as separate from our professional lives. And yet, unhealed trauma impacts our leadership, our teams, and our workplaces. It can harm relationships and inhibit our ability to have the impact we desire.

As leaders, it’s up to us to take responsibility to integrate and heal our trauma. To, Heal so we can really Lead. So how can we start and navigate this healing process?

What are the four fundamental aspects of moving through and integrating trauma so we can lead with vision and authenticity and match our intention with our impact?

Today we are speaking with Kelly L Campbell who writes about trauma, leadership, and consciousness. They are the author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing. Kelly is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who know they are meant for more. Their vision is to empower more than half of humanity to heal its childhood trauma so that we may reimagine and rebuild the world together.

This conversation is personal, deep and steeped in truth – and full of practical advice and clear guidance for your own journey to healing your trauma as a human and as a leader.

Find more about Kelly in our show notes: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/healing-trauma-leading-authentically-kelly-campbell

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Who do you think of when I say the words rebel or insubordination? Perhaps someone who’s disagreeable, maybe even aggressive, someone who sits outside society or the popular norm? What if I told you that insubordination, when done well, isn’t just useful – but should be encouraged?

In this episode we’re learning how to dissent and defy effectively with Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of The Art of Insubordination: How to dissent and defy effectively.

This conversation is one we wish we’d had at the beginning of our careers. Todd's wisdom has given us the language and the tools to not only understand how to challenge norms in our workplaces, societies and even political structures ourselves, but support and amplify the voices of others doing the same.

Todd is a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, psychological flexibility, and resilience. He has published over 225 peer-reviewed articles and is in the top 1% of cited scientists in the world (over 48,000 times). Todd has received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. He is the author of several books including Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and his latest The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively which we unpack today. 

To us Todd is a shining example of divergent thinking, both through his research and the incredible way he articles these important concepts. This conversation is an absolute must listen for anyone who is ready and feeling the urge to drive change in the world around them.

Find out more about Dr Todd Kashdan including here to get his books here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/dissent-and-defy-todd-kashdan

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We tend to think of belonging as something that occurs in a group context, like belonging to a team, an organization, or a community. But what if belonging really starts as an inner journey? A journey of self leadership and radical curiosity towards deeply belonging to yourself, first and foremost.

In this episode with Kim Dabbs we unpack what it means to belonging, and how we step into this power for ourselves. Through Kim’s rich lived-experience as a Korean-born, American living in Munich, Germany she shares what it’s felt like in her experience to be ‘from every where but belong nowhere.’

Kim Dabbs is a global leader in belonging and purpose. In this episode we are unpacking her incredible debut book, You Belong Here: The power of being seen, heard, and valued on your own terms.

This work helps us explore the four identities we each have, and how these impact how we show up in the world. This conversation with Kim unpacks these four identities: lived, learned, lingering and loved identities and how we can use these on the journey of becoming ourselves.

Find more information about Kim Dabbs and where to get her book on our show notes: https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/you-belong-here-kim-dabbs

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It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’re creative. We all are. And the capacity for innovative and creative ideas has never been more important in our work lives and beyond. 

Our first idea is often not our best. And yet many of us get stuck in the ‘good enough’ rut, rather than pursuing something magical.

So what does it take to be truly innovative? How can we nurture fertile ground for gamechanging ideas? an environment where ideas flow?

I’m sally clarke and today alexis zahner and i are speaking with Jeremy Utley. Jeremy is a world-leading expert on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. He’s an adjunct professor at Stanford University, a General Partner at Freespin Capital, and the co-author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. 

His award-winning teaching has touched more than a million students of innovation. His current research concerns the impact of generative AI on problem solving and innovation. 

Jeremy is a natural born communicator and this conversation will open your eyes on ideas, creativity and the impact of integrating AI at work, including practical tips on how to harness AI to improve you and your team’s ideaflow.

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Humility often gets a bad rap in leadership. Our guest today unpacks how humble leadership leads to incredible outcomes for teams and organizations, and in fact complements your confidence, decisiveness and ambition as a leader.

Bestselling Author, Ultra Endurance Champion, Widely Published Professor Urs Koenig has identified a new leadership framework – Radical Humility – that replaces the top-down, “heroic” leadership of the past with a more human-centered approach, viewing humility as a strength and key to achieving goals in today’s complex world.

Urs’ latest best selling book, Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human, centers on five Shifts that will help you elevate your leadership from the old Heroic narrative to the modern, dynamic of radical humility.

This conversation is packed with insight, tools and practical takeaways, giving you an actionable blueprint for your own journey of radical humility. Urs’ message draws on his world-spanning career growing leaders on four continents including as a UN peacekeeper, top consultant and a sought after executive coach. Learning from Urs left us delighted, smiling, inspired and invigorated to tap deeper into our own radical humility as humans and as leaders.

Let’s delve in!

Find more abour Urs Koenig, including links to his book at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/radical-humility-urs-koenig

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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.

Find out more here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/forged-in-fire-bree-fram-liz-cavallaro

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It’s an undeniable truth that you only die once. And yet as today’s guest explores with us, many of us are already living like the un-dead. Each day passes by with a distinct lack of meaning and vitality.

So how can Memento Mori - remembering we must die - actually make our lives better?

In this conversation we explore the very real reality that we'll all die someday in the future with speaker and Author Jodi Wellman.

Although a seemingly morbid concept, Jodi implores us to view our imminent death as a motivator to live our best life, one that’s wide with vitality and deep with meaning, every single day. And in this conversation she’ll help us understand how.

This conversation was deeply personal for us for various reasons, we explore in the conversation with Jodi, and it’s one that we hope will inspire you to look differently at your work, leadership and life decisions.

Find out more in our shownotes: https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/you-only-die-once-jodi-wellman

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Neurodivergent people face drastic barriers in  the workplace, and even to entering the workforce. Like canaries in the mine, neurodivergent people are impacted first by issues that ultimately harm everyone.

In this conversation with Dr Ludmila Praslova we explore how when you look after the people who are most vulnerable in the organisation, the most susceptible to toxic culture and poor systems, you in turn look after everyone. And this creates a massive win-win.

In this thought provoking conversation, we explore the power of an explicitly intersectional and holistic approach to (neuro)inclusion, and what leaders can do to centre, celebrate and invite in multiple voices from the neurodivergent community.

Ludmila shares lived experience and academic rigor, and tangible examples of how the Canary Code Model for intersectional inclusion can transform not just the working life of neurodivergent people, but of everyone.

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and the founding Director of Graduate Programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Prior to her academic career, she built and led successful intercultural relations programs in global organizations. Her current consulting is focused on supporting organizations in creating systemic inclusion informed by an understanding of neurodiversity.

This conversation is a guide to change-making for CEOs, managers, HR leaders, and everyone who wants to contribute to building a more inclusive world. It’s changed how we think about inclusion – we’re sure it will for you too!

Find out more about Ludmila Praslova and where to get the book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/the-canary-code-ludmila-praslova

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As a leader, we’re tasked often with empowering others and coaching them to become the best version of themselves at work, and beyond.

But how can we create the space for ourselves to become more coachable, and expand our leadership capabilities as a result? In this conversation we explore what it takes to become coachable with Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, Co-Authors of Becoming Coachable alongside Marshall Goldsmith.

We unpack not only why it’s critical leaders become coachable, but the necessary ingredients you need to make this happen.

Learn more about Jacquelyn and Scott:

Jacquelyn Lane - Co-author of Becoming Coachable, President of 100 Coaches Agency and Executive Coach.

Jacquelyn Lane is the President of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. She is the co-designer of 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In her role as President, she oversees the growth and development of the Agency, serves as a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches community, and is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing.

Scott Osman - Co-author of Becoming Coachable, Founder and President of 100 Coaches Agency

Scott Osman is the founder and CEO of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. He is the co-designer of 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016.

He is the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform, and he is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing. But how can we create the space for ourselves to become more coachable, and expand our leadership capabilities as a result? In this conversation we explore what it takes to become coachable with Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, Co-Authors of Becoming Coachable alongside Marshall Goldsmith.

Find out more, including where to find the book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/becoming-coachable-jacquelyn-lane-scott-osman

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How can we work together better?

Well according to today’s guest there’s a critical ingredient needed for this to happen: Radical Respect.

Radical Respect occurs when we honor individuality, while collaborating together - the keys to unlocking the best in people and creating a culture where everyone thrives.

In this episode we unpack what Radical Respect is, with Kim Scott and she shares what each and every one of us can do to bring Radical Respect to our workplaces, and communities.

Kim Scott Kim is the author of Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better and Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing your Humanity. She co-founded  a company that helps leaders put the ideas in her books into practice. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies.She also co-hosts the Radical Candor podcast.

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to bringing Radical Respect to the workplace, so let’s dive in and find out more.

For more about Kim Scott including where to find her latest book, visit our show notes: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/radical-respect-kim-scott

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A few years back, a best selling book appeared about why we shouldn’t worry about the little things in life: Don’t Sweat the small stuff. And it's a tempting premise: as leaders we often focus on the macro.

Our guest today poses the question: what if some small stuff is worth sweating? What if sometimes it's the micro-interactions that can lead to maximum impact in how we build relationships, foster trust, and deepen connections at work and beyond?

In this conversation we are speaking with Sarah Langslow, executive coach, leadership development specialist and author of the brilliant new book, “Do Sweat the Small Stuff: Harnessing the power of micro-interactions to transform your leadership”

We get granular on the often unrecognized power of micro interactions to impact our relationships, our  leadership and the culture we create. We explore what it means to practice self awareness and congruence, and how we can ensure we truly and consistently align our intentions with our impacts.

Find our more about Sarah's work, including where to find her book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/do-sweat-small-stuff-sarah-langslow

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In this episode we’re speaking with Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone - two former Walt Disney Imagineering leaders on Authentic Collaboration.

In this conversation Edward and Tricia share the five key behaviors of Authentic Collaboration, and help us understand these by by exploring their real world experiences.

Together they’ve developed a new way to work based on five behaviors, and teach practical skills you can use immediately to create stronger, more collaborative teams while developing your people and energizing your work place. Our goal is to make everyone love their job!

This episode will debunk your misconceptions about Authenticity and Collaboration, we’re excited for you to hear it so let’s dive in.

Learn more about Authentic Collaboration at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/authentic-collaboration-tricia-cerrone-edward-van-luinen

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When you think of Buddhist meditation, you might not immediately see the connection with great leadership and a healthy workplace culture. And yet, today's guest illuminates just how profound and perhaps even essential a consistent meditation practice is for modern leaders.

And the good news is it's also highly accessible for all of us. In today’s episode we’re speaking with Lodro Rinzler, the award winning author of seven books, including The Buddha Walks Into a Bar, The Buddha Walks Into the Office, and Take Back Your Mind, Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times.

Lodro has taught meditation for more than 20 years in the Buddhist tradition, is the co founder of MNDFL Meditation Studios, and speaks across the world at conferences, universities, and seminars. And businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University, and the White House. There's plenty of science to show that meditation has an enormously positive impact on individuals and teams in terms of stress reduction.

In this conversation, you'll learn a bunch of other benefits, which have less to do with KPIs, And more to do with a more meaningful life.

And from 394:00 to 40:00 you'll have a chance to try a guided meditation practice for yourself.

Find out more about Lodro Rinzler and his work at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/buddha-at-work-lodro-rinzler

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We live in a world that feels so divided. Where cancel culture is rife. And where righteously offering our own opinion rather than trying to find common ground has become the norm. So how do we connect to those around us, how do we find the common thread that can bring us back together?

In this conversation we extend to you the invitation to rethink and recalibrate how we treat one another in what is a deeply moving conversation with Justin Jones-Fosu.

Justin not only helps us understand how to Respectfully Disagree in this conversation, but he helped us reconnect to our common humanity, and recognise that despite the surface-level differences we each have, be it politically, religiously, culturally – this common humanity is something much much more important and profound. And something we each have a responsibility for acknowledging.

This conversation was quite emotional for us and left us speechless – something that we’ve never experienced. 

Justin is so much more than a brilliant author and speaker, he’s truly an exemplar of Human Leadership, and a beacon of light that inspired us to want to do better and be better. Our advice to you, create the time and space to really HEAR and FEEL this conversation. The wisdom in this conversation will change how you live and lead and if allow it. Our hope is that you emerge from this conversation feeling more connected to yourself, and everyone one around you as we did. Let’s dive in.

Find out more about Justin and his work here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/i-respectfully-disagree-justin-jones-fosu

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Welcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, Amy Edmondson shares with us how we go about ensuring the right conditions for intelligent failure and success for our teams and workplaces. For more, check out the full conversation with Amy at the link in the show notes.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, George Kohlrieser shares how to become aware of, acknowledge and process grief for leaders – and how this process is one we need to undertake in community. For more, check out the full conversation with George at the link below.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, Claude Silver shares how to ensure we don't get trapped in Toxic Positivity but instead can bring Emotional Optimism to our lives and our leadership. For more, check out the full conversation with Claude at the link below.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, Huggy Rao shares the impact of bad friction on our relationships at work and beyond – and shares two examples of how this damage can be avoided. For more, check out the full conversation with Huggy at the link below.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, Urs Koenig shares the foundations of Radical Humility – and why one of the four matters most. For more, check out the full conversation with Urs at the link below.

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What will it take to thrive as a leader in 2025? The answer isn’t rooted in authority or credentials—it lies in six transformative qualities that are reshaping the very essence of leadership.

To uncover these qualities, we engaged with 24 of the foremost experts in workplace dynamics—renowned researchers, authors, and thought leaders. From these conversations, a clear picture emerged: six defining traits leaders must embrace to stay ahead.

The old playbook, which favored technical know-how and rank, no longer holds. In today’s unpredictable environment, the idea of leadership has undergone a seismic shift. Skills once dismissed as “soft” are now essential, and these six qualities are the cornerstone for navigating the challenges of the future workplace.

Join us for this conversation where we unpack the six critical skills leaders need to be successful in 2025, and beyond!

Find our full list of the six attributes with some more information here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/six-attributes-for-leaders-2025

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Working with difficult people can be one of the most challenging things we all face at one point or another in our career.

So how do we navigate difficult people in a way that’s productive and maintains our own sanity? We explore just this with workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo.

In this podcast episode we unpack the 8 Archetypes of difficult people at work from Amy’s brilliant book ‘Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)’ published by Harvard Business Press. In particular, we explore how to deal with passive aggressive people and victim mentality in ourselves and those around us.

We explore how we’re becoming more conflict adverse in our workplace relationships, and beyond, and how we can actually hold space for healthy conflict in our workplace teams and relationships.

This episode is for anyone who has to work closely with others—let’s face it, that’s all of us!

Find more about Amy Gallo, and the full video episode at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/working-with-difficult-people-amy-gallo

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What if better relationships were just a few [intentionally considered] questions away?

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jeff Wetzler to discuss his brilliant new book, Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life.

We Asked Dr. Wetzler to help us unpack the Ask Approach™, his five-step method designed to help leaders uncover the untapped wisdom within their teams. By fostering curiosity, creating safe spaces, posing quality questions, listening to learn, and reflecting and reconnecting, leaders can make smarter decisions, find more creative solutions, and build deeper connections.

Dr. Wetzler is an author, entrepreneur, and sought-after keynote speaker. His book, Ask, was named an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Books of 2024 and a Next Big Idea Club "Must Read," quickly becoming a #1 new release in multiple categories. He has advised leaders worldwide and spoken at major companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Nestlé. With a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Brown University, Dr. Wetzler brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation today.

Learn more about Jeff and find his book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/ask-communication-jeff-wetzler

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Kelly L Campbell shares with us the four fundamentals of high conscious leadership, including how integrating trauma is critical to leadership effectiveness.

For more, check out the full conversation with Kelly at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/healing-trauma-leading-authentically-kelly-campbell

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Daniel Goleman shares with us the four components of Emotional Intelligence, and why EQ is critical for the modern leader.

For more, check out the full conversation with Daniel at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-optimal-daniel-goleman

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Lodro Rinzler shares with us a beautiful guided meditation for you.

For more, check out the full conversation with Lodro at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/buddha-at-work-lodro-rinzler

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen share with us how leaders can turn the team naysayer into a catalyst for good, tapping into their wisdom and experience for Authentic Collaboration.

For more, check out the full conversation with Tricia and Edward here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/authentic-collaboration-tricia-cerrone-edward-van-luinen

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The term self compassion has evolved from a concept that lurked at the fringes of leadership, right into the mainstream of what it means to be a modern leader. And research shows it’s an essential attribute for all leaders who want to create healthy work environments and experience more fulfilment in life.

In this episode we're are talking to global expert Amy Finlay Jones to learn why self-compassion is much more than a buzzword – and how to ensure cultivating self-compassion is not another stressful ‘to do’ but an empowering, practical and evolving journey. 

Amy is an Associate Professor, therapist, and contemplative practice facilitator who is dedicated to helping others cultivate more balanced, connected, and meaningful lives through compassion and mindfulness practice.

Amy’s teaching draws on many years of personal practice, her passion for social justice and activism, and her lived experience of long-term chronic illness. She founded Kindful in 2015 to support the cultivation of compassion as a means of creating positive change in the world.

Amy is involved in ongoing research that investigates the effects of compassion training on intra- and interpersonal wellbeing. She has developed several self-compassion training programs, and is the lead editor of the Handbook of Self-Compassion.

We’ve wanted to bring this topic to We Are Human Leaders for a long time, now let's dive in!

Find out more about Amy Finlay-Jones, Kindful and her online courses on Self-Compassion at the shownotes here www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/self-compassion-amy-finlay-jones

Important Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Self Compassion in Leadership

01:35 Meet Amy Finlay Jones: A Journey of Self Compassion

08:12 Understanding Self Compassion: Definitions and Misconceptions

15:34 Self Compassion in Practice: Overcoming Self Criticism

32:47 Self Compassion in the Workplace: Strategies for Leaders

45:13 Getting Started with Self Compassion: Resources and Tips

47:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Justin Jones-Fosu shares with us how to Respectfully Disagree, and the five pillars needed to truly shift our perspective to make this possible.

For more, check out the full conversation with Justin Jones-Fosu called '"I Respectfully Disagree": How to Navigate Conflicting Views' here.

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What would it mean to you to live a life of Greatness? 

Greatness is something we can all achieve, if we get crystal clear on what greatness means today. And in today’s conversation with sit down with Author of ‘Living a Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg to understand just how we do this.

Sarah defines Greatness as an interior state,one where through shifts in our thoughts, behaviors and daily practices we can achieve our own true and authentic potential - however that looks for us. 

Greatness is synonymous with self-actualisation— it’s about living a fulfilling life; it’s about knowing and becoming all that you are capable of being.

Sarah Grynberg is a keynote speaker author and mindset coach who empowers professional athletes, executives, and business owners to overcome unhelpful thinking and achieve greatness. With expertise in mindset, mental resilience, and happiness, Sarah’s unique approach has helped countless individuals and businesses thrive.

She hosts live shows, including a tour with renowned author Johann Hari, and is the creator of the acclaimed podcast A Life of Greatness, where she interviews global icons like Matthew McConaughey, Andrew Huberman, and Esther Perel.

In this conversation we explore what it means to live a life of greatness, and what practical things you can do right now to get you there.

Find more information about Sarah Grynberg, including where to get her book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/survive-to-thrive-life-of-greatness-sarah-grynberg

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How successful could you become with the right mentors in your corner?

In this episode, Dr Ruth Gotian shares with us the power of mentoring to drive success. We learn how mentoring can transform your mindset and shift your perspective on what success can look like for you, and how to go about making your dream a reality. 

We’ll learn how to build amazing mentoring relationships as mentor or mentee – and the 6 words that changed Dr Gotian’s outlook on success and what it takes to get us there.

Dr. Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anaesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a globally recognized expert in mentorship and leadership development.

A semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50, Dr. Gotian is a prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and Psychology Today, where she shares insights on 'optimizing success.'

With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she’s also the award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring.

Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University, Dr Ruth Gotian was named a top 20 mentor worldwide. Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in 2021, and in 2024, a top 50 executive coach in the world. LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring. With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she's also an award-winning author of The Success Factor and the Financial Times Guide to Mentoring. She is also the only author who had her work turned into a theme-song, titled “I’m Possible”

Find out more about Dr Ruth Gotian including where to find her book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/fasttrack-your-success-with-mentoring-ruth-gotian

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Sleep is a universal experience for humans. It’s also universally debated: how much sleep should we really be getting?

Why is healthy sleep essential to great leadership and a great life? And, what can we do to improve our sleep?

In this episode, we speak with renowned sleep neuroscientist and expert in sleep leadership Dr. Els van der Helm. Els has spent over two decades studying the powerful link between sleep and high performance. She helps leaders, teams, and organizations optimize their productivity, creativity, and emotional resilience through the science of sleep. A former management consultant at McKinsey, Els has worked with top global organizations, helping them reduce sleep debt and enhance employee well-being. And she’s helped thousands of leaders understand the critical role of sleep in performance, decision-making, and leadership. today, she’s here to help you improve your sleep, too.

Now we want to help you understand the vital role sleep plays in your life and leadership, and how to get more of it!

Find out more about Dr Els van der Helm by visiting the shownotes here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/sleep-better-live-lead-better-dr-els-van-der-helm

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We’re lonelier than ever, fact.

So what's causing it and can we do about it? And what role does the workplace play in ending loneliness?

We asked Dr Michelle Lim, one of the world’s leading experts in loneliness to help us understand the issue.

Distinctly different from being alone, socially isolated or in solitude, loneliness is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a distressing subjective experience of a lack of connection to others, along with a desire for more or more satisfying social relationships.

Workplace loneliness has become a widespread concern, with recent data showing that 27% of employees feel isolated at work. While managers may see loneliness as a personal matter outside their responsibilities, its impact on performance and productivity can be significant.

In this conversation with Dr Michelle Lim she explains what loneliness is, why we’re experiencing workplace loneliness and what we can do about this at a personal, workplace and community level. This is an episode not to miss!

Find our more about Dr Michelle Lim, including her research here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/loneliness-crisis-dr-michelle-lim

Dr Michelle Lim is CEO of Ending Loneliness Together, a national Australian network made up of universities and industry partners, and the director of the social health and wellbeing group at the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health. Dr Lim is a registered clinical psychologist and a board approved supervisor for the Psychology Board of Australia. Dr Lim co-founded and became the inaugural co-director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, a coalition of organisations from 12 countries committed to ending the global problem of loneliness and social isolation.

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