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Sept. 8, 2026

Unleashing Innovation at Scale: The ABCs of Leadership

Scaling innovation requires more than ideas—it demands leaders who embody what Jason Wild and his co-authors call “the ABCs”: architect, bridger, and catalyst. Architects build cultures and capabilities that enable co-creation within teams. Bridgers connect across boundaries to access external talent and tools. Catalysts ignite movements that spread innovation across…

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Sept. 2, 2026

We're facing a 'crisis of the soul' — sobering stats

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Sept. 1, 2026

The Life You Didn’t Choose: A Reckoning with Who You’ve Become

One day, it hits—you didn’t choose this life, you inherited it. Conditioned by expectation and culture, you’ve shaped yourself to belong. But at what cost? This episode with Tonille Miller dives into the moment of reckoning—and the courageous return to self that opens the door to a more authentic, fully…

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Aug. 31, 2026

What a 'Busy Brain' Day Actually Feels Like

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Aug. 25, 2026

Curing the Busy Brain: From Stress-Success to Sleep, Sanity, and Purpose

Join Romie Mushtaq, MD as she unpacks the “Busy Brain”—the stress-fueled cycle behind anxiety, poor focus, and sleepless nights. Learn how her brainSHIFT microhabits help high achievers restore sleep, energy, calm, and purpose without walking away from meaningful work. She shares the personal health crisis that woke her up to…

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Aug. 19, 2026

Two Things Leaders Must Stop Doing About Gender Fairness

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Aug. 17, 2026

Fair Share: Making Gender Fairness a Leadership Value, Not a Program

Gender inclusion has too often been treated as an initiative to launch instead of a value to live. And something that benefits women, and not men. Brad Johnson and David Smith challenge leaders to build equitable workplaces through daily behaviors, male allyship, caregiving support, fair hiring, and measurable culture change—revealing…

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Aug. 12, 2026

Why emotional intelligence matters more than IQ

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Aug. 11, 2026

Leading a City by Growing Its People: Inside Lancaster’s Transformation

What if the best way to serve a city is to first invest deeply in those who run it? City Manager Opal Mauldin-Jones shares how Lancaster transformed performance by strengthening its people—through ongoing learning, emotional intelligence, and bias-free hiring. The result: a more capable, connected workforce better equipped to serve…

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Aug. 6, 2026

What a results-only work environment means

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Aug. 4, 2026

Why Work Sucks—and How a Results-Only Work Environment Can Finally Fix It

What if the problem with work isn’t people—but the way we measure them? In this episode, future-of-work pioneer Jody Thompson makes the case for a Results-Only Work Environment, where performance replaces presenteeism, trust replaces control, and adults are treated like adults. Leaders gain clearer accountability, stronger productivity, and retention; employees…

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July 29, 2026

AI: the colleague we never asked for

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July 28, 2026

Friction to Fuel: Turning Team Difference into Unstoppable Strength

Friction on your team? Conflict brewing? Before you manage around it — stop. Those differences in style, culture, and perspective might be your biggest untapped asset. Authors Susan MacKenty Brady, Stuart Kliman, and Lt. General (Ret.) Leslie Smith share six powerful actions to turn human difference into organizational strength —…

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July 22, 2026

Buffett's warning on reputation and why trust matters

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July 21, 2026

Negotiating from the Highest Self: Where Wisdom Meets Win-Win

What if your next negotiation became an expression of your highest self? Beyond tactics and techniques lies a deeper way of engaging—one that honors both your aims and the humanity of those across from you. In this rich conversation, Dr. Mehrad Nazari shares the principles of Enlightened Negotiation, a spiritually…

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July 15, 2026

Culture is like quantum physics: the invisible force shaping behavior

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July 13, 2026

The Culture Ripple: Transforming Invisible Beliefs into Excellent Cultures

Discover how invisible beliefs shape behavior, performance, unity, and purpose at work and beyond. Drawing from The Culture Ripple, this conversation with Steve Gandara explores how to replace limiting beliefs with liberating ones, build service-over-self cultures, foster true accountability, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, inspired, and empowered…

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July 9, 2026

Transformation Can Start Today: Six Practical Steps

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July 7, 2026

Train Your Mind Like an Elite Athlete: The Inner Game of Leadership

In today’s high-stakes, fast-moving world, technical skill alone won’t carry you—your mindset will. What if you could lead and perform under pressure with the same mental discipline as elite athletes? In this powerful conversation with Joshua Lifrak, former director of mental skills for the Chicago Cubs, you’ll discover the six…

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July 6, 2026

The Life You Didn’t Choose: A Reckoning with Who You’ve Become

One day, it hits—you didn’t choose this life, you inherited it. Conditioned by expectation and culture, you’ve shaped yourself to belong. But at what cost? This episode with Tonille Miller dives into the moment of reckoning—and the courageous return to self that opens the door to a more authentic, fully…

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June 30, 2026

Why experiential capital matters in the AI era

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June 29, 2026

Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling

A new career narrative is emerging—one driven less by prestige and more by purpose. People everywhere are seeking to use their gifts in service of something larger than themselves. This episode invites you into the Mission Generation: a movement reshaping how we think about work, success, and fulfillment—and how you…

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June 25, 2026

Human brands: connection is the advantage

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June 25, 2026

Turn anxious energy into performance fuel

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