Scott Shigeoka, an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaks about the power of curiosity in leadership. He emphasizes that curiosity goes beyond information gathering and helps create connections. He highlights phrases like 'I don't know' and 'tell me more' as powerful tools for fostering understanding. Scott also emphasizes the need to acknowledge the full humanity of others and seek diverse perspectives for inspiration and support.

Adam Bryant, Senior Managing Director and Partner at the ExCo Group, shares insights on career advancement. Topics include: closing the gap between job desires and perceived assertiveness, embracing the pyramid of career building, effective mentorship relationships, creating a shared narrative, and navigating career transitions with peer relationships.

Bonni Stachowiak, host of Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, discusses team feedback, alternatives to talent mapping frameworks, and rituals for minimizing thanklessness in leadership. They explore the Nine Grid Framework and potential discrimination, and delve into fulfillment and servant leadership. They also touch on leadership motive and accessing resources, mentioning previous episodes and the Coaching for Leaders Plus program.

Kirstin Ferguson, company director and executive coach, discusses the importance of leaders reading the room and gaining perspective. She shares insights from chess grandmasters and emphasizes the ongoing process of leading with perspective. Kirstin also highlights the value of expanding perspectives, building diverse networks, and reaching out to others. She stresses the importance of being proactive as a leader and introduces the Coaching for Leaders Plus program.

Emily Field, Partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses the challenges of middle management, their unique value to organizations, and steps senior leaders can take to better support them. Topics include the player-coach model, involving managers in decision making, adapting their role to support teams, and implementing decisions regarding remote work.

David Rogers, the world's leading expert on digital transformation, discusses the key to successful digital change: focusing on organizational challenges rather than just technology. He highlights the importance of creating a shared vision and helping the entire organization respond to change. The podcast covers topics such as positive and negative urgency, the role of measurement and metrics, the origin of vision at every level, and leadership mindset in implementing change.

Jacob Morgan, leading authority on leadership and the future of work, discusses the importance of vulnerable leadership and how to effectively incorporate vulnerability in the workplace. They explore common mistakes leaders make, provide examples of what real vulnerability sounds like, and emphasize the power of vulnerability in building trust and creating a collaborative work environment.

Bonni Stachowiak, host of Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, shares strategies for holding people accountable without authority, dealing with workplace narcissism, and shifting focus to top performers. The importance of active listening and empathy, recognition of conflicts affecting productivity, and fostering collaboration through shared goals are discussed.

In this podcast, Jim Harter, Chief Scientist for the Workplace at Gallup, discusses the key findings from Gallup's data on hybrid and remote work. He highlights important questions for managers to ask, such as identifying the best work environments and recognizing exceptional value for customers. The podcast also explores the historical context of remote work and the impact of meaningful conversations on team engagement. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of data analysis and the surprising effects of physical separation on employee engagement.

Communication expert Jacqueline Farrington discusses the importance of rehearsing before a big presentation. She emphasizes the significance of commitment in body language, voice, and content, and shares a technique of using a memory palace for presentation structure. The podcast also highlights the importance of mastering technical aspects and handling fillers in speech. Recommended resources on presentation skills are provided for listeners.