Meet Our Guests
Every guest on LeaderSHOP has one thing in common: they’ve learned something powerful about leadership — and they’re generous enough to share it. Find someone who inspires you and press play.
New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash the Greatness in Others. With a Harvard MBA, he’s the former CEO of the Covey Leadership Center which, under his stewardship, became the world’s largest leadership development firm. Stephen is the son of the late Stephen R. Covey, best known as author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People which, according to CEO Magazine, was one of the two most influential business books of the 20th century.
CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Liz has received the top achievement award from Thinkers50 is consistently named one of the world’s leading management thinkers. Her clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and X. She writes for Harvard Business Review and Fortune. Her bestselling books include Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. Liz is a frequent lecturer at Stanford University and Brigham Young University.
If there were a Hall of Fame for business executives, Doug would certainly be a member. He served as president of Nabisco Foods, president and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and chairman of Avon Products. He’s founder and CEO of ConantLeadership, a mission-driven community focused on championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is the author of several bestselling books, including The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights.
Named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world, Dorie is a sought-after consultant and keynote speaker who teaches executive education at Columbia Business School. She was described by the New York Times as an “exert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” She’s the author of several bestselling books including The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out. Dorie’s clients include Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, the Ford Foundation, and the World Bank. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets worldwide.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s top leadership coaches, Marshall is author or co-author of multiple bestselling books including Work is Love Made Visible, Managers as Mentors, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, and The Earned Life. Marshall received his MBA from Indiana University and his PhD from UCLA. For more than four decades he has helped top CEOs and executives overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors. His work has been profiled by The New Yorker, Forbes, The Atlantic, and many other media outlets.
A recognized expert in workplace culture and employee engagement and retention, Heather is founder of a training and consulting firm that helps companies and organizations become more agile, creative, and successful. Her bestselling books include The Art of Active Listening, The Art of Caring Leadership, and The Art of Self-Leadership. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, Bloomberg, NBC, ABC and many other media outlets.
A wise man once advised living life by a compass, not a clock. Bill George certainly believes that. He’s author of several bestselling books, including True North: Leading Authentically in Today’s Workplace. Bill is former CEO of Medronic, the world’s leading medical technology company that under his leadership grew in value by 60 times. He’s been a director of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobile, Novartis, Target, and the Mayo Clinic. Today he’s executive fellow at Harvard Business School.
Do you sometimes find it hard to operate in the “loud culture” of today’s workplace? You know—trying to make meaningful contributions without coming across as one of those noisy self-promoters? Jessica Chen gets it. She’s the bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. With background as an award-winning TV journalist, she speaks at Fortune 50 companies and conducts LinkedIn courses that have been watched by more than two million people.
When you look at studies about workplace frustrations, meetings are often at the top of the list. So, what are the keys to gathering people in ways that produce valuable results rather than annoyance and burnout? My go-to source on that issue is Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg. He’s an organizational psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His pioneering research on meetings has been lauded around the globe and featured by top media outlets. Steven’s counsel has been sought by many Fortune 100 firms and even the United Nations.
As co-host of The Five, one of the most popular shows on cable television, Dana is familiar to millions of Americans who admire her intelligence and curiosity. She was White House press secretary in the George W. Bush administration, and is founder of Minute Mentoring, an award-winning women’s leadership program featuring fast-paced mentoring sessions (akin to speed dating) for accomplished women leaders and young women rising stars.
In addition to his teaching at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, Willie Pietersen has been a consultant to some of the world’s best-known organizations, ranging from Ericsson and Johnson & Johnson to ExxonMobile and the Girl Scouts of America. This former Rhodes scholar has also served as chief executive of several multibillion-dollar businesses including Lever Foods and Seagram USA. His bestselling book is Leadership—the Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead.
You’ve heard it said, and you know it’s true: people don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses. Nobody understands that better than Mary Abbajay, bestselling author of MANAGING UP: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss. She’s president of Careerstone Group, a full service organizational and leadership development consultancy. Mary’s work has been featured by the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Financial Times, Money, and the BBC.
Many of today’s organizations are plagued by nincompoopery—behaviors that can frustrate managers, demoralize employees, and run customers to the competition. John Brandt offers some excellent antidotes in his bestselling book Nincompoopery: Why Your Customers Hate You—And How to Fix It. John is an experienced executive, entrepreneur, journalist, and researcher. He’s founder of a global management research firm, and is former editor-in-chief and publisher of both Chief Executive and IndustryWeek.
Regardless of the current state of the economy, it’s always a good idea to regard every day as another chance to hone your skills and increase your workplace value. That’s the view of Jodi Glickman, an expert in training people how to be Great on the Job. In fact, that’s the title of her critically acclaimed book. Jodi’s advice has been featured by the New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, and many other media outlets. Her clients include heavyweights like JP Morgan and Abbott.
Guy served as the chief evangelist at Apple and was part of the brain trust responsible for marketing the original Macintosh computer. Today he’s a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, marketing specialist, and author of 15 books, including The Macintosh Way, The Art of the Start, and Think Remarkable. With a Stanford BA degree and an MBA from UCLA, Guy was a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, host of Wikipedia. Today he’s chief evangelist at Canva and host of the popular podcast Remarkable People.
Sabina advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. During her 14-year tenure at Microsoft, she led the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for more than 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives—advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. Her book is You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need).
Bob has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 54 years. His blog LeadingWithQuestions.com is now in its 12th year and followed by leaders in more than 200 countries. Bob has written six popular books, including Great Leaders Ask Questions and Now That’s a Great Question. His most recent is the 3rd edition of Leading With Questions. Bob’s mission is to help leaders everywhere multiply their leadership effectiveness 10X by moving from “Let Me Tell You!” to “Let Me Ask You!”
Best known for her pioneering work on psychological safety, Amy is Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. Her bestselling books include Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well and Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate and Compete in the Knowledge Economy. Before joining the Harvard faculty, Amy was Director of Research at Pecos River Learning Centers where she worked on transformational change in large companies. HR Magazine named her the number one most influential thinker in human resources.
At 26, John was the CEO of an inter- national Rockefeller foundation, overseeing projects in 20 countries. Two years later, Inc. Magazine named him one of America’s Up and Coming Young Business Leaders. Since then, he’s been recognized as one of the world’s top business thinkers, up there with familiar names like Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Marshall Goldsmith, Larry Page of Google and Jeff Bezos of Amazon. John has been a guest lecturer at more than 90 colleges and universities, his book Awesomely Simple has helped people around the world turn ideas into action.
For countless reasons, more and more people are leaving the work-for-someone-else world and hanging up their own shingles. All across most every kind of business, entrepreneurship is on the rise. If that movement includes you, Cynthia Kay should be one of your new best friends. As founder of an award- winning media production firm, Cynthia serves clients ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small businesses and non-profits. She has served as board chair for the National Small Business Association.
Ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Week, profiled by Fast Company as one of the world’s top 10 creative people in business, a top 5 coach in Forbes, and recognized on Thinkers50 as one of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dave has a passion for ideas with impact. In his writing, teaching, and consulting, he continually seeks new ideas that tackle some of the world’s thorniest and longest standing challenges.
As an organizational psychologist, researcher, and bestselling author, Tasha devotes her life to helping people thrive in a changing world by becoming the best of who they are and what they do. She’s a trusted advisor to brands like Google, Salesforce, the NBA, T-Mobile, Walmart, and the White House Leadership Development Program. She’s spoken live to hundreds of thousands in 20-plus countries, and her most recent TEDx talk has been viewed more than 10 million times.
One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. He’s co-authored multiple bestselling leadership books, including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. Consistently ranked among the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts, he has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, NPR, and CBS’s 60 Minutes.
As founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, Paula has spent her career helping people make work better. Her latest book, Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team, delivers actionable and science-backed tools to empower leaders to create a culture that values wellbeing as much as productivity. Paula helps people understand how leadership behaviors, team dynamics, and individual experiences interconnect to produce sustainable human performance.
For three decades Mark has been empowering parents, educators, employers, and economic developers to unlock the tremendous promise of upcoming generations. If the want-to is strong enough, the how-to will come. That simple principle drives motivation, passion, and perform- ance and is Mark’s primary focus. It’s at the heart of his bestselling book Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations.
As a leading voice in the human resources and recruiting world, Madeline has spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career-coaching empire called Self Made Millennial where she’s reached millions of people. Her book is Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking Into Job Shopping. Her work has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, ABC News, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Forbes and many other media outlets.
In today’s workplace, people are asking themselves pointed questions: Does this job align with my life’s goals? Do I feel engaged, or mostly anxiety or burnout? Is my work meaningful? Why am I here? Jennifer has studied those issues more closely than most. She specializes in future- focused leadership development, balancing employee wellbeing with performance. She’s an award-winning journalist, author, workplace strategist. Her bestselling books include The Burnout Epidemic and Why Are We Here?
As a psychologist and author, Dr. Paul White has helped transform how organizational leaders think about employee engagement, recognition, and workplace culture. He’s co-author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, a book that’s been translated into more than two dozen languages. Paul has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and works with organizations ranging from NASA to Fortune 500 companies.
A world-renowned author, speaker, and success expert, Brian has written more than 80 books that have been translated into dozens of languages, including The Power of Self-Discipline, The Psychology of Achievement, Eat That Frog! and Goals! With decades of experience in leadership, sales, and achievement psychology, he’s been the featured speaker and coach at conferences in more than 70 countries and has coached leaders in more than 1,000 companies.
As founder of her own workplace performance company, Henna teaches and coaches on critical subjects like change management, conflict resolution skills, and employee engagement. She works with companies ranging from Google to Johnson & Johnson and JPMorganChase, writes a popular column for Inc. Magazine, delivers TEDx talks, and is frequently featured in top media. Her book Good Awkward has won 18 awards.
With a background in organizational development, Eric specializes in helping companies foster positive, productive environments through effective cultural strategies. His work blends practical insights with actionable advice, empowering leaders to build strong, cohesive teams. His approach emphasizes communication, trust, and inclusivity, making him a valuable resource for organizations seeking sustainable success in today’s dynamic workplace landscape. He’s author of Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture.
Exactly what it is that makes a company super successful? Joseph Michelli can tell you. He’s known for his expertise in customer experience, leadership, and business transformation. His book Prescription for Excellence hit #1 on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists. Joseph draws on his extensive experience working with top organizations to inspire businesses to improve their operations, engage customers, and build sustainable cultures of excellence.
An executive advisor psychologist, and crisis consultant, Dr. Rob Fazio helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through emotional intelligence, leadership development, and strategic thinking. He frequently appears on CNN, FOX News and other outlets. His latest book is Simple Is the New Smart: 26 Success Strategies to Build Confidence, Inspire Yourself, and Reach Your Ultimate Potential.
She’s a former Google executive who ran a large operations team that helped drive tens of billions of advertising revenue a year. Jenny also created Google’s Own Your Career Project where she trained more than 40,000 people. If that weren’t impressive enough, she’s a mom, a pilot, and a former research associates at Harvard Business School. She’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc., and Forbes. Her book Wild Courage is a New York Times bestseller.
As a researcher and leadership development facilitator, Dr. Zach Mercurio advises leaders on how to promote wellbeing, motivation, and performance. His clients range from the Delta Airlines and J.P. Morgan Chase to Marriott International and the National Park Service. He’s a Senior Fellow in the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He’s author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance.
A renowned digital entrepreneur, podcaster, and mentor, Pat Flynn reaches millions through his businesses, podcasts, YouTube channels, and online communities. He didn’t go to business school and he’s not an expert copywriter or genius marketer. He is, however, someone who knows that building a successful business is about helping serve others first, then building a team or systems to lean into that service even more. Pat is author of Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less.
A cognitive psychologist and internationally recognized speaker, Josh focuses his work on the science of peak performance, habit formation, and how small shifts in behavior can lead to outsized, transformative results. He’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Psychology Today, and many other media outlets. In addition to his research and writing, Josh is a strategic advisor to organizations and leaders looking to apply cutting-edge psychology to real-world challenges.
An Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and bestselling author, Bill is a top communications advisor to leading names in business, tech, entertainment, sports, and finance. He’s coached the founders of Amazon, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Spotify, Snapchat, and Airbnb … as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winners and World Series, Super Bowl, and Olympic champions. Bill’s newest book is titled Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology, Marty began his career in private practice as a psychotherapist. Then he moved to the business world as a founder and entrepreneur, expanding his company to more than 250 employees before selling it to a Fortune 50 firm. Today he coaches leaders in a wide range of industries, offering actionable advice directed at both personal and professional success. He the author of Blindspotting: How to See What’s Hold You Back As a Leader.
A top graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, David commanded the nuclear-powered, fast- attack submarine USS Santa Fe. Since retiring from the Navy, he has worked with businesses globally as leadership consultant. He’s a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of several books including Turn the Ship Around, Leadership Is Language, and Distancing.
Hélène Pelletier – Holding both a PhD and an MBA, MH (as she prefers to be called) translates psychology research into strategies professionals, leaders and their teams need to thrive. She has more than 20 years of experience as a leadership psychologist, executive coach and senior leader in the corporate and government sectors. Her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, was named a “Top 5 Book to Read” by Inc. Magazine and Forbes.
In this age of algorithm-driven headlines and real-time reactions, Bill stands out as a journalist who still believes in showing up—with preparation, empathy, and a deep respect for the craft. As co-anchor of America’s Newsroom on Fox News, Hemmer has spent decades navigating breaking stories, presidential elections, and global crises. But behind the polished delivery is a man whose journey—from spinning records in a high school attic to anchoring one of cable news’ most-watched programs—is grounded in curiosity, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of truth.
An organizational behavior professor at the University of New Hampshire, Vanessa has spent decades studying how teams function under pressure, how they build trust, and how they sustain high performance. Her research reveals that emotional intelligence isn’t just an individual asset—it’s a collective capability that can be cultivated, measured, and leveraged for long-term success. She’s author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team.
Founder of a branding and storytelling agency called Warm Robots, Goldie is a widely respected content and creator and a trusted social media strategist for leaders and organizations around the world. She’s known for helping introverts build authentic, magnetic personal brands without pretending to be extroverts. Not surprisingly, her bestselling book is Personal Branding for Introverts. Goldie flips conventional branding advice on its head—offering a toolkit for quiet power, intentional storytelling, and sustainable visibility.
After collaborating for more than 20 years with John C. Maxwell, Tim founded Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based non-profit focused on developing emerging leaders. The author of multiple books, he’s committed to equipping the next generation of leaders to not only be “ready for real life,” but to be life-giving as they lead. Now merged with the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, Tim’s organization has equipped 8 million young people with leadership qualities and skills to be emotionally intelligent leaders.
Author of multiple bestselling books including Lead from the Heart and The Power of Employee Well-Being. For 25 years, Mark led nationwide teams to record-breaking success at one of America’s largest financial services companies. His success was based on what was then an unconventional approach: appealing to people’s hearts as well as to their heads. Today—in addition to being a popular consultant and coach—Mark is a regular contributor to Fast Company magazine.
As Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price—a global investment management firm— Sébastien oversees a team of professionals who manage more than 500 billion dollars of investments. But he’s much more than a “numbers guy.” He’s an award-winning research author who’s known among business leaders and ambitious professionals for making complex ideas practical. His latest book—The Psychology of Leadership— comes from years of collaborating with a sports psychologist and field-testing insights in the Fortune 500 world.
In this episode we dive into the anatomy of high-performing teams with someone who’s spent decades decoding what makes them tick. Mark Murphy is a bestselling author and founder of Leadership IQ, a research and training firm. Mark’s research findings have been featured in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, TIME magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a non-profit, or navigating the politics of a corporate boardroom, this conversation will help you rethink how you hire, how you collaborate, and how you lead.
A seasoned researcher, consultant and keynote speaker, Paul is a technology management professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has advised organizations such as Google, Microsoft and General Motors on how to harness the power of digital tools. With more than two decades studying how technology reshapes attention, collaboration and behavior, Paul explores the “exhaustion triad” of attention-shifts, emotional drag and tool overload—and offers eight science-backed rules to reclaim energy, focus and purpose in our always-on world.
While in his MBA studies at Stanford, John and some school friends founded Leland, today a rapidly-growing coaching platform based on a bold vision: making world-class coaching accessible to anyone pursuing growth—whether it’s career advancement, executive leadership, mental wellness, military transition, or admission to competive academic programs. Leland now has more than 2,000 carefully-vetted coaches and more than 50,000 active users each week. As CEO, John has helped raise $20 million for the venture.
Few roles in life are as tender, complex, and transformative as being a grandparent. It’s a life season marked by both reflection and renewal—a chance to pour wisdom, humor, and unconditional love into a new generation. Ted Page captures that magic beautifully in his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grand- fatherhood. In this episode we consider the lessons that can emerge when we stop trying to fix and start trying to understand … and why the role of grandparent may be one of the most underestimated leadership positions in life.
Few companies have navigated the shifting terrain of marketing as successfully as Constant Contact. Under the leadership of CEO Frank Vella, Constant Contact continues to evolve—empowering millions of small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to thrive through smarter email marketing, automation, and data-driven insights. In a world where inboxes are crowded and algorithms shift like sand, Frank discusses what the future holds for email and social media marketing, and why personalization has become both a promise and a paradox.
While artists are masters of navigating ambiguity, creativity is equally inherent to the work of engineers, scientists, lawyers, and project managers who are ready to think differently, lead with intention, and shape the future. Natalie understands this better than most. With a PhD in design management and years of coaching as a creativity stragtegist, she has refreshing insights into leadership, adaptability, and innovation. She’s an in- demand keynote speaker and award-winning author of The Creativity Leap and Move. Think. Rest.
An organizatinal psychologist, former professional basketball player, and author of It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, John Amaechi dismantles the myth that great leadership is reserved for the charismatic or the elite. Instead, he argues that exceptional leadership is built on ordinary skills— deliberately practiced, consistently aspplied, and deeply human. From self-awareness to empathy, from clarity to courage, John offers a refreshingly honest framework for what it means to lead well.
Bob has spent the past several decades leading a company called Barry-Wehmiller. It started as a humble manufacturing company but has blossomed into a $
An expert in team dynamics and leadership, Colin is a professor at University College London School of Management. His research focuses on group dynamics, creativity, improvisation, team leadership and collaboration. Whether you’re trying to solve a complex problem or build a high-performing team, Colin says the success formula is learning to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being mindlessly pushed around by them. His latest book is The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups.
Ep 57: Tim Schurrer
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Tim challenges the cultural obsession with recognition … and invites us to discover a deeper, more sustainable definition of success—one rooted in contribution, humility, and joy. He’s the author of The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to find more meaning in your work, Tim’s insights will inspire you to rethink what matters most. His message is a radical invitation: to measure success not by recognition, but by contribution.
Ep 58: Rajeev Kapur
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At technology giant Dell, Rajeev helped launch successful business units in the U.S., China, and India, as well as turning around operations in South Asia. He’s a seasoned high-tech and media executive with broad global experience leading and driving innovation, sales, and the overall strategic agenda for companies ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 50s. Rajeev is the author of AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Generative Intelligence … and Prompting Made Simple: How to Use ChatGPT and Unlock the Power of AI.
Ep 59: Heather Linchenko
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A longtime associate of the iconic Stephen R. Covey, Heather is a communication strategist and author of “I Meant Well” and Other Words That Kill Relationships. She offers a masterclass in emotional nuance, revealing how well-intended phrases often mask control, deflection, or fear. In this episode, we explore the hidden dynamics of everyday language, the cost of conversational shortcuts, and how leaders, partners, and parents can speak with more clarity, courage, and care.
Ep 60: Paige Velasquez Budde
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A marketer, entrepreneur, and co-founding partner and CEO of an award-winning public relations and brand agency, Paige is a strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset. She helps organizations amplify their influence through clear positioning and smart storytelling. She’s author of The Strategic Business Influencer: Building a Brand with a Small Budget, where she shares practical insights on building a powerful brand—even with limited resources—by aligning strategy, credibility, and authentic connection for measurable business impact.
Ep 61: Don Yaeger
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A longtime associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Don is the author of 12 bestselling books. He’s spent decades studying the habits of world-class performers, championship coaches, and transformative leaders. His latest book is titled The New Science of Momentum. Don unpacks how elite coaches and leaders ignite lasting performance from a single spark. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or mentoring others, this conversation will challenge how you think about energy, culture, and sustained excellence.
Ep 62: Jeetu Patel
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A visionary technology leader, Jeetu is President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, a global digital communications company headquartered in California. Known for driving innovation at scale, Jeetu has led major transformations across cloud, security, collaboration, and AI-driven platforms. With a career spanning engineering, strategy, and product leadership, he brings a builder’s mindset to executive leadership— focused on growth, customer impact, and shaping how technology enables connection, productivity, and the future of work worldwide.
Ep 63: Ashley Herd
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A leadership coach, advisor, and emerging thought leader, Ashley is focused on helping managers lead with clarity and confidence. She’s the author of The Manager Method, a practical framework designed to help leaders support their people while delivering meaningful results. Drawing from real-world coaching and organizational experience, Ashley equips managers with actionable tools to navigate complexity, build trust, and create teams that perform—and thrive— in today’s fast-moving workplace.
Ep 64: Muriel Wilkins
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A trusted voice in modern leadership, Muriel is host of an acclaimed Harvard Business Review podcast, founder and CEO of a boutique leadership coaching and development firm, and author of the bestselling book Leadership Unblocked. She challenges conventional thinking and empowers leaders to unlock their full capacity. Muriel brings clarity, candor, and deep insight to every conversation about leadership and the behaviors that inspire top performance.
Ep 65: Jimmy Wales
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A pioneering internet entrepreneur, Jimmy is the founder of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that attracts more than 25 billion page views each month. A champion of open knowledge and collaborative creation, Jimmy has reshaped how the world accesses and shares information. In his book, The Seven Rules of Trust, he distills hard-earned lessons on building credibility, community, and enduring organizations that can scale while staying true to their purpose.
Ep 66: Ben Swire
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With a background in design, storytelling, and leadership development, Ben challenges the myth that safety and risk are opposites, offering a compelling framework for sparking deeper connection and discovering purpose. Drawing from real-world experience and thoughtful research, Ben invites leaders to embrace constructive tension—where curiosity, courage, and trust intersect to produce meaningful progress. He’s author of Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation.
Ep 67: Paula Rizzo
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As an Emmy Award-winning Video/TV producer, Paula knows what it takes to shine in the media spotlight. Today she’s a sought-after media trainer and strategist who helps experts get their messages out into the world. She’s also a popular LinkedIn trainer and a full-fledged advocate for living a calm—and well- organized—lifestyle. She’s the best-selling author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to Be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed and Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You.
Ep 68: Bill Stainton
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A Hall of Fame speaker and 29-time Emmy Award winning expert on innovation, Bill helps leaders cut through the noise and turn creativity into results. He challenges the myth that innovation is about flashy breakthroughs, showing instead how small, practical ideas can drive big impact. Drawing on decades of experience with organizations of all sizes, Bill makes innovation accessible, actionable, and surprisingly human. His book is Innovation Unleashed: How to Find the Ideas That Matter and Transform Your Business.
Ep 69: Juliet Funt
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A popular keynote speaker and CEO of the WhiteSpace at Work company, Juliet is a leading voice on the hidden cost of busyness. In A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work, she shows how nonstop activity is silently draining performance and innovation. With sharp insight and practical humor, Juliet helps leaders create space for thinking, clarity, and the kind of work that actually matters. Do you sense you could contribute more if here were a little more rom in the day? This episode is for you.
Ep 70: Ram Charan
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One of the world’s most influential leadership advisors, Ram is known for helping CEOs turn strategy into results. His client list includes iconic organizations such as GE, Verizon, Bank of America, and Novartis. A former Harvard Business School professor, Ram is the bestselling author of Execution, Boards That Deliver, and Leaders at All Levels. His work bridges rigorous thinking and real-world action, making complex leadership challenges practical and solvable.
Ep 71: Jefferson Fisher
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A communication expert who helps people say what they mean without lighting unnecessary fires, Jefferson is a seasoned trial attorney turned teacher. He’s built a massive following (12+ million followers on social media platforms) by breaking high-stakes conversations into clear, practical tools anyone can use. Jefferson’s work focuses on calm confidence, strategic listening, and choosing words that de-escalate rather than inflame—skills that matter as much in the boardroom and kitchen table as they do in a courtroom every single day now.
Ep 72: Shannon Bream
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With a rare blend of legal acumen, journalistic rigor, and thoughtful faith, Shannon brings wise insight to the national conversation. A longtime Fox News anchor and chief Supreme Court correspondent, she’s known for making complex constitutional issues clear and accessible. Shannon is also a bestselling author of faith- based books that explore resilience, purpose, and grace under pressure, drawing from scripture, history, and her own experience to connect belief with everyday leadership and life.
Ep 73: Jim Harter
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One of the most influential voices shaping how leaders understand workplace performance and human wellbeing, Jim is Gallup’s Chief Scientist for Workplace Management & Wellbeing. He has led decades of research linking employee engagement to productivity, resilience, and organizational success. A bestselling author and sought-after advisor, Jim translates massive data sets into practical insights, helping leaders build cultures where people thrive—and where business results follow naturally.
Ep 74: Marcus Buckingham
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Marcus is a leading authority on strengths-based leadership and high performance at work. His groundbreaking research has reshaped how organizations think about talent, engagement, and what truly drives excellence. A bestselling author of influential books including First, Break All the Rules, Now, Discover Your Strengths, and Love + Work, Marcus challenges conventional wisdom with data-backed insights that help leaders build teams around what people do best—and unleash extraordinary results.