Purpose, Ethics & the Algorithm: Will Ferguson on Leading Human episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 38 MIN

Purpose, Ethics & the Algorithm: Will Ferguson on Leading Human

from Lead Human with Jack Myers and Tim Spengler

In this episode of Lead Human, Tim Spengler and Jack Myers talk with Will Ferguson – a marketing leader, and Ethics Commissioner for the town of Fairfield, Connecticut – about how service, values, and accountability function the boardroom.Will shares what he's learned about building teams inside huge systems, why he went back for his MBA a decade after undergrad, and how he thinks about talent and education in today’s tech-driven world. They also dig into:What “purpose-driven values” look like inside data- and AI-obsessed companiesHow he approaches ethics in local government and in business decisionsWhy the name “Razorfish” is a surprisingly good metaphor for modern leadershipIf you care about leadership, service, or keeping your values intact in a world of dashboards and algorithms, this conversation is a grounded, human perspective you’ll want to hear.Lead Human is hosted by Jack Myers & Tim Spengler, in association with Acast, and produced by Wondir Studios (Desta Wondirad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 4, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Purpose, Ethics & the Algorithm: Will Ferguson on Leading Human

0:00 38:54

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Lead Human with Jack Myers and Tim Spengler?

This episode is 38 minutes long.

When was this Lead Human with Jack Myers and Tim Spengler episode published?

This episode was published on March 4, 2026.

Can I download this Lead Human with Jack Myers and Tim Spengler episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!