Best Spencer Sherman Podcasts (2025)

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How a Catastrophic Fire Sparked a Leadership Awakening (Spencer Sherman) 55:10

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As a preview of our upcoming special compilation called Small Moments, Big Transformations, we’re replaying Spencer Sherman’s remarkable story of losing everything in a fire, discovering Buddhist practices, and building a 70-person B-Corp that puts values, mindfulness, and client well-being first. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you …

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Special Replay: Sharon Richmond on Feedback as a Leadership Superpower 29:16

21d ago29:16

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Host Sharon Richmond tackles the art of giving feedback. She explores why it’s vital for employee engagement and mentorship — and growth for both parties. Bonus: Sharon provides top tips that she coaches leaders to use when giving feedback, so team members walk away inspired instead of discouraged. Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can …

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Inside Burning Man Leadership: Navigating Culture, Compliance, and Community (Marnee Benson) 1:00:30

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Behind the bohemian image of the famous Burning Man festival is a well-oiled, well-run international organization. Learn from its Director of Government Affairs, Marnee Benson, how they maintain their internal ethos and culture while interacting with numerous agencies overseeing strict regulations. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…

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The Four Pillars of Human-Centered Leadership (Sharon Richmond) 21:05

2M ago21:05

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In this solo episode, Sharon digs into the core principles of human-centered leadership based on clarity, feedback, and vulnerability. She explores how leaders build trust, empower teams, and foster a culture of learning — and shares tips for overcoming leadership challenges and navigating change. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you …

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Joy and Leadership: What Drives Success at Seedtag (Brian Danzis) 40:32

2M ago40:32

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Sharon returns with a new preface to this hidden gem featuring Brian Danzis, President of North America at Seedtag. He shares how joy, consistency, and team accountability drive leadership—and how he builds trust and optimism in high-pressure, fast-moving environments. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership a…

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Anniversary Replay: Leading Through Imposter Syndrome (Maureen O'Connor) 47:28

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In this special replay from two years ago, Dr. Maureen O'Connor talks about her academic leadership, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the role of shared governance. She also explores the balance between being liked and respected as a leader, plus adapting leadership styles to different audiences. Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps you …

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Scaling Leadership from Solo to Team: Lessons for Small Businesses (Jonathan Ankney) 55:46

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Blending creativity and finance, Jonathan Ankney went from solo entrepreneur to leading a small business by blending grace, accountability, and faith-based principles. He explores leadership challenges and scaling with purpose—offering insights for small business owners and nonprofit leaders alike. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…

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Special: Arvind KC on AI, Values-Driven Leadership, and Human-Centered Teams 51:39

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Revisiting her show’s most popular episode, Sharon adds new context to start. We then hear Arvind KC as he explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI era — blending technology, empathy, and service. He highlights the importance of self-management and fostering human-centered workplaces. Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps list…

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44. How Do Communities Thrive After Climate Disaster? with David Wrathall 49:54

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Dr. David Wrathall is an Associate Professor of Natural Hazards at Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on forms of human mobility and forced migration resulting from environmental problems. He draws from climate change adaptation, risk, resilience, and sustainability studies. In addition …

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Leadership at the Edge: A Journey to Everest and Beyond (Len Forkas) 44:06

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Len Forkas is now among the elite few who have summited the highest peak on every continent. In this re-release with a new preface by host Sharon Richmond, hear Len’s fascinating mix of business, nonprofit, athletics, and expeditions. He has led numerous teams to achieve extraordinary daring feats. Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps liste…

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How Smart Leaders Stay Resilient in Uncertain Times (Sharon Richmond) 10:32

4M ago10:32

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Host Sharon Richmond explores five essential practices for resilient leadership amid ongoing volatility and change. Blending real-world examples with actionable insights, she reveals how intentional pauses, emotional intelligence, and grounded values empower leaders to guide their teams. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can upleve…

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What Does “To Lead Is Human” Mean? 17 Leaders Answer 33:23

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In this retrospective, we hear 17 past guests answering host Sharon Richmond’s question, “What does ‘To Lead Is Human’ mean to you?” In their own words, these accomplished executives from across the leadership spectrum provide insight, wisdom, and perspective on the many facets of being a leader. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you c…

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Make Your Peer Team Your First Team (Special: Ajay Varia Revisited) 46:22

5M ago46:22

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Host Sharon Richmond revisits her original episode with guest CEO Ajay Varya, adding new insights on servant leadership and cross-functional teams in fast-growing companies. She and Ajay explore your peer team being your first team, cultural challenges, transparency, and prioritizing growth mindset. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how yo…

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Passion to Purpose: Reimagining Driver Education (Nigel Tunnacliffe) 41:54

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Nigel Tunnicliffe co-founded a driving school as a social enterprise to eradicate car crashes and scaled it into a nationwide business in 500-plus cities. This episode explores leadership philosophies, personalized service, and scaling challenges, with insights and inspiration for aspiring leaders. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…

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Empathy Over Ego: A Leadership Key to WD-40’s Success (Garry Ridge) 43:13

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Explore transformative leadership with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of WD-40, as he highlights the profound value of engaged, purpose-driven workplaces. He discusses the art of balancing empathy with decisiveness and fostering a culture of happiness to drive unparalleled success. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you c…

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Building a Human-Centric Culture in the AI Era (Paul David) 37:53

7M ago37:53

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Delve into the challenges and rewards of building a human-centered business. Through Paul David’s journey, we learn about innovative work practices such as the four-day workweek and pay transparency, highlighting the significance of intentional leadership and the key role of honest conversations. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you c…

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43. How to Move Through a Crisis? with Marcela Widrig 1:15:03

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How do you meet crises and find your way through crises to help yourself and others? Marcela Widrig has been working with trauma in the body for over 30 years. How do we wrap ourselves around pain? She does a mixture of hands-on work, zoom sessions, and group trainings to help stuck energy move through us. You can learn more about Marcela's work at…

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Cultivating Authentic Leadership in Dynamic Work Environments (Jonathan Weathington) 36:03

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Discover the dynamic leadership approach of Jonathan Weathington as he talks about authenticity, cultural fit, and humanistic communication. He shares how these principles foster a thriving workplace and offers key insights and lessons for leaders across diverse industries and business settings. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you ca…

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42. What If You Stopped Resisting Your Own Experience? with David Creswell 1:26:48

8M ago1:26:48

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This episode is a a conversation with nueorsicentist and psychologist, David Creswell. David and his collaborators have been leading neuroscience research in the central role of equanimity in mindfulness practices.https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/psychology/directory/core-training-faculty/creswell-david.html Equa app Equa Health – Your Personal Mindful…

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Unlock Leadership Joy: Embrace Vulnerability and Optimism (Brian Danzis) 38:28

8M ago38:28

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Advertising CEO Brian Danzis sees leadership as a platform to express the power of optimism and the transformative impact of joy at work. Discover his further insights on fostering accountability, crafting authentic connections, and inspiring teams to achieve greatness in today’s business landscape. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how yo…

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Building a Community Around a Common Purpose (Vandana Kumar) 45:32

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In transforming a community’s shared needs into a mission-driven organization, Vandana Kumar navigated challenges of change and fostered team buy-in. This conversation highlights the importance of clarity, empathy, and adaptability in leadership, offering valuable lessons for leaders at all levels. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…

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40. What Are You Not Taking Action On? with Shengyu Zhang 51:48

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Have you ever had an event that you couldn’t get past? Something so painful that its gravitational pull kept you from moving forward? if you moved past it what would open up for you? What would you put into action that you’ve been talking yourself out of? Recently I helped one of my students Shengyu Zhang move past such an episode. What opened up f…

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39. Why Should You Still Care About Mindfulness? with Julianna Raye 1:25:39

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Mindfulness is more than just paying attention or being aware in the present moment. The more transformational properities of mindfulness is to radically change your relationship to the world. In this episode with Julianna Raye, CEO and lead curriculum designer of Unified Mindfulness. You would be hard pressed to find someone who has more practice …

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38. What’s the Deeper Meaning of Artificial Intelligence? with Joshua Shrei 58:20

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The world is abuzz with excitement and worry about Artifical IntelligenceI and the human future. Perhaps the best exploration I’ve heard of AI comes not from a technological or social point of view, but from a mythological one. What is the deeper meaning of humans creating something that might eclipse them in the future? Why are we driven to do thi…

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37. Vital People Vitalize: Renewing Ourselves and Others at Work with Tami Simon 1:00:04

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In this episode we are going share a conversation hosted by Tami Simon, the visionary founder of the media company Sounds True and Co-creator of the Inner MBA, where I’m one of the lead faculty members. We explore the nervous system, the Green Zone model, how to create supportive environments and why trauma healing is an essential element to being …

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36. How does a vitalized leader create impact? A check-in with Heather Dyer 1:11:35

1+ y ago1:11:35

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We are going to check-in with Heather Dyer, CEO of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and see how her story is unfolding. We spoke with her 2.5 years ago in 2 gripping episodes (14 and 15). I was curious to know what happened since then. Heather Dyer is CEO of the San Bernadino Valley Municipal Water District. She is the first woman…

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35. Mastering Money Part 2: How Much is Enough? with Spencer Sherman 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

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Today’s guest is financial advisor Spencer Sherman Today’s conversation with Spencer ended up being an exploration of ‘how much is enough”? This is the first of two parts and I think my monk friend would be satisfied that we cover everything you need to know. Find out more about Spencer herehttps://www.spencer-sherman.com/ Spencer Sherman (MBA, CFP…

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Neuroscience of Coaching 34:05

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In this Season 3 finale, Sharon presents the full episode of her recent appearance on Neuroscience of Coaching, hosted by Dr. Irena O’Brien. They explore the fascinating concept of “team flow”—a state of peak performance from team members shown by the activation of alpha waves in the brain. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can upl…

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Storytelling Stokes Business (Lisa Bloom) 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

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In this special episode, host Sharon Richmond is joined by Lisa Bloom, host of Mirasee FM’s Once Upon a Business. They discuss a story from Lisa’s show, in which monkeys mistakenly try to rescue the moon, which is a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization. In addition, Sharon and Lisa talk…

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Crafting a Code of Conduct (Scott Freidheim) 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Scott Freidheim is a family-focused, community-minded, risk-taking adventurer and businessman who serves and has served on the boards and executive committees of numerous major corporations and nonprofits. “The most i…

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34. Mastering Money Part 1: How Much is Enough? with Spencer Sherman 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

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Today’s guest is financial advisor Spencer Sherman Today’s conversation with Spencer ended up being an exploration of ‘how much is enough”? This is the first of two parts and I think my monk friend would be satisfied that we cover everything you need to know. Find out more about Spencer herehttps://www.spencer-sherman.com/ Spencer Sherman (MBA, CFP…

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Leading Through Story (Sean Platt) 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Sean Platt is a highly prolific author with hundreds of published books to his name. He is also the co-founder of Sterling & Stone, a publishing company turned “intellectual property incubator.” “The world can be a da…

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Leadership as a Craft (Arvind KC) 50:13

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Arvind KC is the Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox. “I realized that the path to leadership is a very deliberate path, just like the path to learning any technology is. And you have to think of it as a craft …

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Scaling Leadership (Sharon Richmond) 11:55

1+ y ago11:55

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Sharon Richmond is the founder of Leading Large, through which she coaches C-level executives of fast-growing small and mid-size companies who want to up-level their leadership. “Compare your own leadership to yoursel…

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33. Ask Jeremy Anything 1:12:20

1+ y ago1:12:20

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Here is a special episode that's all about answering the questions you've submitted. Producer Jason Beck joins as a co-host to give the audience submitted questions. We will explore everything from the intricacies of the work I do with leaders, how I guide them through a transformative journeys, to the increasing importance of nurturing inner pract…

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Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Ari Iny) 25:15

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Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and co-host of the podcast Course Lab on Mirasee FM. “Often we'll get something across our desks that feels urgent, that you feel like, okay, I really need to respond to this as soon as possible… when maybe you don't.”— Ari Iny Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s Facebook ad coordinator. …

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Life and Death Leadership (Adrian Sheppard) 39:30

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Adrian Sheppard is the Fire Chief for the City of Redmond, Washington, overseeing all of the city’s fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. “I see leadership as this competency-based power curriculum. You're alw…

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Giving Better Feedback (Sharon Richmond) 29:16

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Sharon Richmond helps C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. “One of the really strange things about our brains is that soci…

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Presenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Maggie Dent) 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence. “Because play is the best teacher to raise a capable, competent, resilient kid.” — Maggie Dent Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early …

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Building A Better World (Jonathan Reckford) 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 59 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes.…

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Human Comes Before Resources (Tom O'Brien) 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Tom O'Brien has built a long career in the field of human resources, currently serving as the VP of Human Resources at Trinchero Family Estates, a winery in Napa, California. “You got to lead from the heart. You got t…

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Leading with Your Life on the Line (Len Forkas) 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, international explorer, and dedicated philanthropist. “When people’s work has meaning, and they have the trust to be autonomous…

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Team’s Pick: Who Takes Care of the Leader? (Andy Levitt) 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Andy Levitt is the Founder and CEO of Brightly, a company with a mission at the intersection of food waste and climate change. Prior to Brightly, Andy was the Founder and CEO of the nationa…

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Leadership Roundtable (Dr. John Austin & Pam Fox Rollin) 42:03

2y ago42:03

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Dr. John Austin is an internationally recognized coach to business leaders on safety and human performance and a former professor of psychology. Pam Fox Rollin, MBA coaches executives and t…

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Leadership Success Is Situational (Arjun Moorthy) 38:49

2y ago38:49

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Arjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next startup after having sold his last one, The Factual, to Yahoo. “Your first startup is an absolute public ass kicking. You…

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Season Two Finale: Leading Large (Sharon Richmond) 45:32

2y ago45:32

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and serves as a business coach in the company’s flagship ACES program. “Culture isn’t ping-pong tables and free meals, although some people like…

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A Journey of Intention (Eliana Hassen) 42:48

2y ago42:48

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Eliana Hassen serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Redda Group, a boutique management consulting and executive search firm specializing in strategic growth. “Al…

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More Women in the Innovation Economy (Sharon Vosmek) 59:10

2y ago59:10

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Sharon Vosmek is the CEO of Astia and Managing Partner of the Astia Fund. Astia is a global organization that works to level the investment playing field for startups that include women. “W…

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Submit Questions for the Ask Me (Almost) Anything Episode 0:56

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For a next podcast episode, Jeremy Hunter will answer questions from others. Please keep the questions safe for work. What topic, idea, or question would you like Jeremy to talk about? Use the below link to submit your questions:https://forms.gle/xjY3crFbfgtpJH5m9By Jeremy Hunter

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Always Curious, Always Learning (Dev Basu) 50:12

2y ago50:12

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Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Dev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a B2B SaaS marketing agency. “A leader’s job is to be able to find those unique players on their team, and put them in the right places and sea…