We Are Human Leaders

It’s an undeniable truth that you only die once. And yet as today’s guest explores with us, many of us are already living like the un-dead. Each day passes by with a distinct lack of meaning and vitality. So how can Memento Mori - remembering we must die - actually make our lives better? In this conversation we explore the very real reality that we'll all die someday in the future with speaker and Author Jodi Wellman. Although a seemingly morbid concept, Jodi implores us to view our imminent death as a motivator to live our best life, one that’s wide with vitality and deep with meaning, every single day. And in this conversation she’ll help us understand how. This conversation was deeply personal for us for various reasons, we explore in the conversation with Jodi, and it’s one that we hope will inspire you to look differently at your work, leadership and life decisions. Find out more in our shownotes: https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/you-only-die-once-jodi-wellman

As a leader, we’re tasked often with empowering others and coaching them to become the best version of themselves at work, and beyond.But how can we create the space for ourselves to become more coachable, and expand our leadership capabilities as a result? In this conversation we explore what it takes to become coachable with Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, Co-Authors of Becoming Coachable alongside Marshall Goldsmith.We unpack not only why it’s critical leaders become coachable, but the necessary ingredients you need to make this happen.Learn more about Jacquelyn and Scott:Jacquelyn Lane - Co-author of Becoming Coachable, President of 100 Coaches Agency and Executive Coach.Jacquelyn Lane is the President of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. She is the co-designer of 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In her role as President, she oversees the growth and development of the Agency, serves as a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches community, and is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing.Scott Osman - Co-author of Becoming Coachable, Founder and President of 100 Coaches Agency Scott Osman is the founder and CEO of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. He is the co-designer of 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform, and he is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing. But how can we create the space for ourselves to become more coachable, and expand our leadership capabilities as a result? In this conversation we explore what it takes to become coachable with Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, Co-Authors of Becoming Coachable alongside Marshall Goldsmith.Find out more, including where to find the book here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/becoming-coachable-jacquelyn-lane-scott-osman

All humans go through transitions, and many of us experience challenges that cause us to question who we are and evolve into a more authentic version of ourselves. This is certainly true for every member of the LGBTQIA+ community, who face adversity not once, but as an ongoing experience, in a plethora of ways and situations. And yet, these same experiences can forge incredible leadership qualities. Qualities which have never been more needed in leadership.In this podcast conversation we speak with Bree Fram and Dr Liz Cavallaro, the authors of the incredible new book, “Forging Queer Leaders, How the LGBTQIA+ community creates impact from adversity.” We explore how ‘crucible’ experiences can give rise to an array of key leadership attributes, and the powerful skills that the inner work inherent to coming out and gender transition can grant us. NOTE: we use the term LGBTQ+ during this conversation to reflect the diversity that exists within the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity aside from heterosexual and cisgender. Find out more here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/forged-in-fire-bree-fram-liz-cavallaro

Humility often gets a bad rap in leadership. Our guest today unpacks how humble leadership leads to incredible outcomes for teams and organizations, and in fact complements your confidence, decisiveness and ambition as a leader.Bestselling Author, Ultra Endurance Champion, Widely Published Professor Urs Koenig has identified a new leadership framework – Radical Humility – that replaces the top-down, “heroic” leadership of the past with a more human-centered approach, viewing humility as a strength and key to achieving goals in today’s complex world.Urs’ latest best selling book, Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human, centers on five Shifts that will help you elevate your leadership from the old Heroic narrative to the modern, dynamic of radical humility. This conversation is packed with insight, tools and practical takeaways, giving you an actionable blueprint for your own journey of radical humility. Urs’ message draws on his world-spanning career growing leaders on four continents including as a UN peacekeeper, top consultant and a sought after executive coach. Learning from Urs left us delighted, smiling, inspired and invigorated to tap deeper into our own radical humility as humans and as leaders.Let’s delve in!Find more abour Urs Koenig, including links to his book at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/radical-humility-urs-koenig

It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’re creative. We all are. And the capacity for innovative and creative ideas has never been more important in our work lives and beyond. Our first idea is often not our best. And yet many of us get stuck in the ‘good enough’ rut, rather than pursuing something magical.So what does it take to be truly innovative? How can we nurture fertile ground for gamechanging ideas? an environment where ideas flow?I’m sally clarke and today alexis zahner and i are speaking with Jeremy Utley. Jeremy is a world-leading expert on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. He’s an adjunct professor at Stanford University, a General Partner at Freespin Capital, and the co-author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. His award-winning teaching has touched more than a million students of innovation. His current research concerns the impact of generative AI on problem solving and innovation. Jeremy is a natural born communicator and this conversation will open your eyes on ideas, creativity and the impact of integrating AI at work, including practical tips on how to harness AI to improve you and your team’s ideaflow.

We tend to think of belonging as something that occurs in a group context, like belonging to a team, an organization, or a community. But what if belonging really starts as an inner journey? A journey of self leadership and radical curiosity towards deeply belonging to yourself, first and foremost.In this episode with Kim Dabbs we unpack what it means to belonging, and how we step into this power for ourselves. Through Kim’s rich lived-experience as a Korean-born, American living in Munich, Germany she shares what it’s felt like in her experience to be ‘from every where but belong nowhere.’ Kim Dabbs is a global leader in belonging and purpose. In this episode we are unpacking her incredible debut book, You Belong Here: The power of being seen, heard, and valued on your own terms.This work helps us explore the four identities we each have, and how these impact how we show up in the world. This conversation with Kim unpacks these four identities: lived, learned, lingering and loved identities and how we can use these on the journey of becoming ourselves.Find more information about Kim Dabbs and where to get her book on our show notes: https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/you-belong-here-kim-dabbs

Who do you think of when I say the words rebel or insubordination? Perhaps someone who’s disagreeable, maybe even aggressive, someone who sits outside society or the popular norm? What if I told you that insubordination, when done well, isn’t just useful – but should be encouraged?In this episode we’re learning how to dissent and defy effectively with Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of The Art of Insubordination: How to dissent and defy effectively.This conversation is one we wish we’d had at the beginning of our careers. Todd's wisdom has given us the language and the tools to not only understand how to challenge norms in our workplaces, societies and even political structures ourselves, but support and amplify the voices of others doing the same.Todd is a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, psychological flexibility, and resilience. He has published over 225 peer-reviewed articles and is in the top 1% of cited scientists in the world (over 48,000 times). Todd has received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. He is the author of several books including Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and his latest The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively which we unpack today. To us Todd is a shining example of divergent thinking, both through his research and the incredible way he articles these important concepts. This conversation is an absolute must listen for anyone who is ready and feeling the urge to drive change in the world around them.Find out more about Dr Todd Kashdan including here to get his books here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/dissent-and-defy-todd-kashdan

How does healing your trauma help you to connect with your most authentic self?Learn how to moving through your trauma can help you live a fuller life, and be a more authentic, human-centered leader.No one is a stranger to trauma. We have a tendency to think of trauma as separate from our professional lives. And yet, unhealed trauma impacts our leadership, our teams, and our workplaces. It can harm relationships and inhibit our ability to have the impact we desire.As leaders, it’s up to us to take responsibility to integrate and heal our trauma. To, Heal so we can really Lead. So how can we start and navigate this healing process? What are the four fundamental aspects of moving through and integrating trauma so we can lead with vision and authenticity and match our intention with our impact?Today we are speaking with Kelly L Campbell who writes about trauma, leadership, and consciousness. They are the author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing. Kelly is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who know they are meant for more. Their vision is to empower more than half of humanity to heal its childhood trauma so that we may reimagine and rebuild the world together.This conversation is personal, deep and steeped in truth – and full of practical advice and clear guidance for your own journey to healing your trauma as a human and as a leader.Find more about Kelly in our show notes: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/healing-trauma-leading-authentically-kelly-campbell

We’ve been sold the candy that flow is the ideal state of being. But how often is it even possible to find flow, is this a realistic goal? Chasing flow is like trying to hold water in our bare hands – it’s possible, for a short while, but elusive and ephemeral in nature, and if we bank on it occurring regularly we’ll wind up disappointed. Instead our guest today argues we should concentrate on finding our optimal state instead. Today we’re dive deeping into the world of emotional intelligence and how we can use our EQ to perform at our best with none other than Daniel Goleman himself.His latest book ‘Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day’ Co-Authored with Cary Cherniss unpacks the optimal state: characterized by focus, cognitive control and purpose - three things we have direct agency over.In this conversation we uncover the vital role emotional intelligence plays in fostering a productive and harmonious work environment. From understanding the intricacies of our own emotions to navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, Daniel shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for leaders looking to cultivate a culture of empathy, belonging and personal resilience. Whether you're a seasoned Leader or just starting your leadership journey, this episode unpacks the tools need to optimize both your personal and professional growth. So, tune in and get ready to elevate your leadership game with none other than Daniel Goleman on the We Are Human Leaders podcast.Find out more about Daniel Goleman, including where you get his new book in our show notes at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-optimal-daniel-goleman