Why Wisdom Beats Smarts

Richard Reich, Director of Data Science Shared Resources and former psychology professor, joins host Taymeyah Al-Toubah to talk teaching, leadership, and the unexpected ways poetry and data science overlap.Why hit play:Hear how Richard’s path from psychology to data science reflects the beauty of nonlinear journeys — and why he still misses the classroom.Learn the surprising role of poetry in his leadership — and how sharing verses at work changed how people see him.Steal his mindset on hiring and mentoring: why humility and collaboration matter more than credentials or IQ.Discover how wisdom, not just knowledge, shapes the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.Get a glimpse into the rhythms of his daily life — from raising five sons to taking power naps that fuel his leadership.Send this to a friend who’s rethinking how they define “smart” or “successful,” then tag @taytalks_pod with your takeaway so we can repost it.✅ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app — so you never miss a TayTalks deep-dive on nonlinear paths and full-circle moments.🎙️ Come for the leadership lessons. Stay for the reminder that wisdom lives in both data and poetry.🤍 If this episode resonated:Share it with one friend who needs to hear it.Tag @taytalks_pod with your takeaway so we can repost you.Leave a quick rating on Apple or Spotify. Your words help more ambitious humans find the show.