Dr. Megan Reitz, an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, specializes in transformative dialogue and leadership. She discusses fostering 'spaciousness' in workplaces, balancing productivity with reflection. The importance of psychological safety and open communication is emphasized, highlighting how power dynamics affect dialogue. Reitz shares insights on collaborative leadership, encouraging curiosity and vulnerability. Additionally, she reflects on influential works and the significance of mindfulness practices, offering resources for further exploration.

Shaun Rozyn, an executive educator with nearly two decades of experience, discusses transformative journeys in leadership development. He emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence and adaptability in a tech-driven world. The conversation navigates challenges leaders face, including crises and the moral dilemmas involved. Shaun critiques traditional management education and promotes innovative approaches like AI and virtual reality. He also examines the essential collaboration between academia and corporate training to address real-world leadership challenges.

Dr. Mansour Javidan is a globally recognized executive educator and bestselling author, currently leading the GLOBE 2020 project on cultural change and leadership. He shares fascinating insights on the interplay of culture and leadership, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness. The discussion covers the evolution of gender equality, challenges of globalization, and the complexities of digital transformation in the workforce. Javidan also highlights curiosity as a vital leadership trait and explores the implications of current global shifts.

Kate Bennis, a professional actor and clinical social worker, shares her unique approach to empowering authentic communication. She discusses how theater techniques foster agility and creativity in public speaking, enabling individuals to connect deeply with their audiences. Kate reflects on inclusive leadership, emphasizing that effective communication creates value in human interactions. Her experiences coaching leaders at renowned organizations offer invaluable insights into the transformative power of genuine expression in both personal and professional settings.

Dr. Dave Ulrich, a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group, shares his insights on leadership. He emphasizes the power of diverse perspectives and the necessity of a customer-centric culture in driving organizational success. The conversation also explores the transformative role of AI and the importance of a growth mindset for future challenges. With intriguing anecdotes and practical strategies, Ulrich distills complex leadership concepts for real-world application, inspiring listeners to embrace ongoing learning.

Send us a textFounder, CEO, and president of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute Brandon Edwin Chrostowski is renowned for changing culinary and hospitality training—in and out of the nation’s prisons—while preserving French cooking traditions. His mission-driven effort to train and staff former prison inmates at his flagship French restaurant and nonprofit has created a national model for re-entry and an educational pipeline for formerly incarcerated to learn the discipline and skill of fine dining.Under Chrostowski’s leadership, the EDWINS program boasts an extraordinary one percent recidivism rate, a testament to the efficacy of its approach. More than a CEO, Chrostowski is a catalyst for change, providing over one hundred formerly incarcerated adults with free culinary and hospitality arts training each year. Since its inception in 2007, the program has evolved into a multifaceted initiative, including Edwins Too—a culinary incubator and community kitchen; EDWINS Butcher Shop and Bakery and Diner; a Second Chance Life Skills Center with housing and wraparound services; EDWINS Family Center, a nonprofit offering free daycare to Institute students during class hours; on-site programs at Grafton Correctional Institute and Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center; and a groundbreaking virtual curriculum reaching over 400,000 inmates in prisons across the country.A culinary virtuoso, Chrostowski’s journey began with classical training as a chef and sommelier. He honed his skills at distinguished fine dining establishments in Paris, New York, and Chicago, including Lucas Carton, Chanterelle, Picholine, Le Cirque, and Charlie Trotter’s. His culinary prowess has been celebrated with numerous accolades, including being a 2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist and a 2023 James Beard Finalist. Recognition also extends to the 2023 Jim Brown Changemaker Award, IFMA’s 2020 Silver Plate, CNN’s 2016 Heroes, and the prestigious Crain’s “40 under 40” Awards.A proud alum of CIA, Chrostowski holds an associate degree in culinary arts and a bachelor’s degree in business and Restaurant Management. He resides in Cleveland with his wife Catana and their children, Leo, Lilly, Lynx, and Lander.A Quote From This Episode"It's not like you come into a kitchen, and they say, 'Listen, this is how you're going to figure it out,' they just give you a task and you gotta figure it out."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFilm: Knife SkillsTV: CBS This Morning CNN HeroAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th G ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Christina Helena, founder of My Scar is Sexy, shares her journey as a cancer survivor, redefining trauma stigma. Topics include overcoming adversity, facing mortality, and questioning negative self-talk for personal growth. The podcast also explores travel adventures, inner growth for leadership, embracing vulnerability, and discussing Alan Watts and metacognition.

Guests from USAFA share insights on leadership education, transformational leadership, and optimizing cadet development. They explore fulfilling psychological needs in organizations, leveraging diverse narratives in leadership, and emphasizing the value of every interaction for personal and professional growth.

Send us a textDr. Stoller is Chairman of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He holds the Jean Wall Bennett Professorship of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and the Samson Global Leadership Academy Endowed Chair. He is a pulmonary/critical care physician in the Cleveland Clinic Integrated Hospital Institute. He serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (Cleveland Clinic) in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.In 1979, Dr. Stoller earned a medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and later completed an internship and residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. He then completed fellowships in pulmonary/critical medicine (Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Yale), clinical epidemiology (Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale), and respiratory intensive care (Respiratory Intensive Care Unit of the Massachusetts General Hospital) before joining the Respiratory Institute Staff at Cleveland Clinic in 1986.Dr. MinhTri Nguyen recently graduated from Cleveland Clinic’s Hematology and Oncology Fellowship program.  He has had leadership experiences as the Associate Director of Outpatient Services at Metrohealth’s Internal Medicine Department, Chief Resident, and President of the House Officer’s Association at MetroHealth. MinhTri has a longstanding interest in emotional intelligence and leadership, with ongoing research in both subject matters related to physician training. He is a certified coach, currently coaching resident physicians and clinical leaders. In the fall, he will be joining Stanford Health Care, where he will practice Hematology/Oncology with University Medical Partners while continuing his academic interests in leadership development for physicians.A Quote From This Episode"The practice of leadership like medicine (both fields in their own right) is continuous. To be a good practitioner of medicine you need to be in tune with the practice and practice medicine. So the same thing applies to leadership you need to be in tune with the field of leadership and practice leadership."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeCoursera Course - Andrew Ng on Artificial IntelligenceArticle - The Moral Bucket List by BrooksBook - Better Humans, Better Performance by Rae, Stoller, & KolpBooks - Hidden Potential and Give and Take by GrantBook - The Art of the Impossible by KotlerCommencement Address - Don Berwick, Yale Medical School, & Ken Burns, Brandeis UniversityAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1 ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, discusses integrating trauma-informed coaching into leadership. They explore personal healing journeys, the origins of Mobius, and the impact of past experiences on leadership behavior. Strategies for navigating leadership challenges in a complex world and the importance of comprehensive readiness for challenging roles are highlighted.