How your brain responds to stories — and why they're crucial for leaders

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How the fridge changed food | Nicola Twilley

<p>What if your kitchen fridge is just the tip of an iceberg that's reshaping the world? Food storyteller Nicola Twilley reveals how the massive “artificial Arctic” we built to keep our food fresh is simultaneously melting the real one. She shows why we're at a critical moment to ... Show More

13m 27s

Nov 23

Sunday Pick: How to love your hometown (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib & Sarah Kay) | How to Be a Better Human

<p>Loving where you live means caring for the people who make that place home, says cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib. He invites poet Sarah Kay and Chris Duffy, host of the podcast “How to Be a Better Human,” to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, to show off what makes it so special ... Show More

15m 29s

Nov 22

4 hard truths about capitalism and climate | Steve Howard

<p>For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall short. The problem isn’t a lack of will, he says; it’s that capitalism and climate have been wired to work against each other. He s ... Show More

16m 37s

Jul 2023

What the Best Leaders Know — and What Skills They Develop

If you had the chance to talk to hundreds of business leaders at the top of their game, what habits and patterns would you learn? Adam Bryant has done just that. He's the senior managing director of the ExCo Group and founded the “Corner Office” interview series at The New York T ... Show More

27m 33s

Mar 2024

Leadership Lessons from Navy SEALs, Fortune CEOs & Top Executives

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the essence of leadership and personal transformation with a stellar lineup of guests. Brad Lomenick brings his expertise on impactful leadership and personal growth, drawing from his experience as a consultant and author of influential books ... Show More

59m 38s

Feb 2021

Getting the Leadership Respect I Deserve

She’s demonstrated her leadership ability throughout her career, advancing to some of the most senior leadership roles. But her C-suite peers haven’t always valued what she brings to the table. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through how to demonstrate her value as an exe ... Show More

27m 39s

Nov 2023

Seeing Yourself as a Leader

Are leaders born or made? University of Michigan Ross School of Business professor Sue Ashford has studied leadership for decades. She says that leadership does come more easily to some people than others, but that leadership is dynamic and only as real as a group decides. In thi ... Show More

25m 56s

Nov 2023

The Power of Selfless Leadership

When you think of good leadership, what comes to mind? Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter argue that good leadership isn’t rooted in power or public speaking skills. They say that, in fact, mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion are the key components. In this episode, you’ ... Show More

21m 35s

Jan 2024

3 Things Great Leaders Do Differently

As the host of two successful business podcasts, Guy Raz has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders. And he’s identified three key behaviors that successful leaders have in common: They create a culture of collaboration. They encourage risk-taking. And they allow for f ... Show More

28m 52s

Jul 2023

The Best Leaders Are Also Technical Experts

Being a great manager isn't enough to lead others to success. You also need to deeply understand your organization's core business. Amanda Goodall studies the relationship between leaders and organizational performance. She argues that the best leaders are technical experts — for ... Show More

22m 25s

May 2022

How Can Leaders Show Empathy? [076]

Empathy is critical in leadership. If you’re on-top of articles or books in the leadership space, you will no doubt know this. Empathy is discussed all of the time. But how can you build it? How can you show more empathy as a leader? In this episode, I break down this somewhat “m ... Show More

11m 53s

May 2019

Dare to Lead Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Named one of the best books of the year by Bloomberg. Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, ... Show More

8h 10m

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