The People-Driven CEO Podcast features raw, insightful conversations with founders and CEOs who believe that people always come first in business, in culture, and life. Hosted by me, Shane Jeremy James, also known as S1H, I’m a serial entrepreneur, human architect, and speaker with a mission to help build the most people-centred, humanity-driven companies ever created. On this show, I sit down with top-performing leaders, visionaries, and impact-makers who aren’t just building successful companies; they’re building conscious cultures. These are the kinds of CEOs and founders who understand that the heart of any great organization is its people, and they are not afraid to challenge outdated leadership models. From tech startups to legacy businesses, these leaders share what it takes to build and lead companies where humanity is the strategy. Each episode goes deep, uncovering what drives these leaders, how they navigate the challenges of team building, culture design, hiring, and retention, and what they’ve learned from failures, pivots, and breakthroughs. We discuss openly mindset, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and how to strike a balance between high performance and psychological safety. You’ll hear candid stories and actionable insights you won’t get in a typical business podcast. Whether you’re a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, team leader, or future changemaker, this show will challenge you to rethink how you lead. If you’re tired of top-down, transactional leadership and want to build a workplace where trust, belonging, and human performance go hand in hand, this podcast is for you. We cover themes such as: -Scaling companies without sacrificing culture -How to attract and retain mission-aligned talent -The power of vulnerability and empathy in leadership -How to build systems that prioritize people and results -Mental health, burnout, and resilience in fast-paced business -Using culture as a competitive advantage -Creating values that aren’t just words on a wall -Building a legacy through servant leadership and impact -The future of work: human-first, values-led, emotionally intelligent Expect practical strategies mixed with real human stories. Guests share their journeys, the wins, the setbacks, and what they wish they had known earlier. You’ll learn what it means to be a people-driven CEO in a world that often rewards short-term thinking. These aren’t fluff conversations. They’re deep dives into what it truly means to lead with heart, scale with soul, and build with purpose. This podcast isn’t just about leadership, it’s about legacy. It’s about transforming business into a vehicle for human growth and global impact. When we put people first, profits follow sustainably. Together, we can challenge the status quo and reshape what success means. New episodes are released weekly and can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. Subscribe now and join the movement of founders and CEOs committed to building better, not just bigger. Be human. Build better. Lead with purpose. This is the People-Driven CEO Podcast.