The Hidden Power of Real-Time Feedback for Transforming Modern Leadership | Ben Perreau, Founder of Parafoil

Richard Roman speaks with Ben Perreau about how AI and cognitive science are reshaping leadership development, manager feedback, and employee engagement in the modern workplace. They explore why frontline managers are often the real lever for organizational change, how real-time feedback can improve self-awareness, and why trust and psychological safety must remain at the center of workplace technology. Ben shares the story behind Parafoil, an AI-powered leadership tool designed to help managers improve through day-to-day behavioral insights rather than slow, outdated performance reviews. The conversation also dives into the challenges of building ethical AI, the importance of human empathy in leadership, and why self-awareness is becoming a critical skill for leaders in 2025 and beyond. If you’re interested in AI for leadership, manager development, workplace culture, or the future of work, this episode offers practical insights and a thoughtful look at how better feedback can help people lead with more clarity, confidence, and humanity. Listen to learn: Why frontline managers are key to organizational change How AI can support, not replace, human leadership The role of self-awareness in effective management How trust is built through small, consistent interactions Why ethical design matters in AI-powered workplace tools Join the conversation on the future of leadership, and discover how better feedback can help create stronger teams and healthier organizations.