Episodes
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Belle Walker - AI Integration Changing Business DNA - Episode 163
Successful AI integration is like setting CRISPR loose on the DNA of your organization. AI will collapse the distance between strategy and execution and orgs that fail to appropriately rewire decision rights and talent models will pay for speed with brittleness. It’s time to dig deep into the...
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Angela Dunz - What You Don't Want to Know About LinkedIn - Episode 162
Our individual networks don’t necessarily reflect the demographic shifts around us. Much of our networking now, is done virtually. Each generation has a completely different way of expressing themselves and interacting with Social Media. Did you know that 60% of the LinkedIn membership globally…
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Gloria Cotton - Validation: Permission to Be, See and Love Your Authentic Self - Episode 161
Discover the transformative power of validation in the workplace. In this interactive session, participants will explore what it truly means to validate others—and themselves—through seven essential behaviors: seeing, hearing, acknowledging, welcoming, honoring, understanding, and supporting.…
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Robin Beers - Dignity-centered Organizations - Episode 160
Dignity is central to our humanity and enhancing dignity in the workplace creates psychological safety so people can do their best work. But we live in stressful, unpredictable times and this can often lead to behavior and conditions that erode or violate the dignity of ourselves and others,...
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Thomas Rosenberg - Somatic Leadership - Episode 159
Somatic Coaching Bodywork: A Door to Leadership Transformation - Somatic bodywork facilitates somatic opening. In other words, to access and transform habituated patterns, the experiences that have shaped you, and the emotions or numbing that have become automatic. By listening to and…
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Roya Platsis - Reimagining our Potential - Episode 158
Reimagining our Potential: When you expand what you believe you’re capable of, you not only change your life...you shift the system around you. Personal reimagination is the seed of collective evolution.Roya Platsis is an executive leadership coach and organizational change partner based in the…
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Matthew Cahill - Incisive Leadership: How Inclusion Must Evolve - Episode 157
Inclusive leadership opens doors — but incisive leadership? That’s where we redesign the whole room. This week at Inclusive Leadership Weekly, we’re digging into how inclusion is evolving, why people are declaring “DEI is dead,” and what it really means to lead with both empathy and…
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Dr. Frumi Barr - Quantum Mindset Leadership: Lead beyond limits and unlock exponential possibilities - Episode 156
Step beyond linear thinking into a new paradigm of leadership. In this highly interactive session, Dr. Frumi Barr will guide participants through experiential practices to shift from limits to possibilities, amplify collective energy, and leave with a personal commitment to lead as if the future…
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Rachel Radway - NeuroDiversity in Leadership - Episode 155
Seeing Differently: Rethinking Neurodivergence in Leadership. Neurodivergence is far more common—and often more subtle or less noticeable—than many of us realize. In this session, Rachel Radway will explore how common stereotypes miss the reality of how diverse brains show up in leadership and…
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Dr. Carrie Beam - 3 Daily Cognitive Biases - Episode 154
Framing a decision governs the process and the outcome. Learn best practices from decision science to frame decisions properly and neutralize framing bias. Decide better today! Dr. Carrie Beam is the Academic Director of the MS in Business Analytics program at UC Davis. She earned her Ph.D. in...
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Judith Weigle - Conflict To Conversation: Words Giveth and Words Taketh Away - Episode 153
We all find ourselves in conflict with someone at various times, be it at work, in our marriages, with our friends and family, or with strangers. The way we handle those conversations, and consequently the outcome of those conversations – or shall we say arguments – depends on our mindset, our...
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Alice Shikina - The Quiet Deal: Influence Without Pushing - Episode 152
The Quiet Deal: Influence Without Pushing” unpacks how non-verbal communication drives perception and decision-making in the workplace. Alice Shikina shows leaders and professionals how to align their body language and presence with their message, ensuring they influence with clarity, confidence,...
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Arthur Jones & Ashok Bhattacharya - The Legs of Empathy Pt 2 - Episode 151
This week, we demonstrated how a story triggers the neuro-hormonal response in our body. Empathic resonance is where we connect. We shared stories of our own, discussed how stories play a role in our culture, and explored the way empathy influences our stories. Arthur “Art” Jones has three…
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Patrick Seaton - The Change Management Reset 2025 - Episode 150
This week, we will cover the foundation pieces of successful change: Change Management, Change Preparation, and Change Enablement. If you struggle with knowing how to systematically and repeatedly kick off change initiatives (personal, professional, small, or large) come learn a simple way to…
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Michelle Alexander - From Bamboo to Breakthrough: Strength, Beauty, and Kapwa in Leadership - Episode 149
Rooted in the metaphor of the bamboo grove, like the grove that survived Hiroshima, Bamboo to Breakthrough: Strength, Beauty, and Kapwa invites leadership consultants to explore and practice the essential elements of resilient, inclusive leadership. We will gather in the bamboo grove, and through...
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Sylvia Li - 5D Selling Revolution - Episode 148
In this session, we’ll explore how inclusive leadership and high-impact sales both begin with attunement. You’ll learn to recognize when you’re truly BrainSyncing, apply the BRAIN Conversation™ framework, and co-create authentic, meaningful experiences with and for those around you. Silvia Li is...
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Yvonne Burton - Designing Future Society for Our Lives - Osaka Expo 2025 - Episode 147
Designing Future Society for Our Lives - Key insights and learnings from Osaka Expo 2025. Yvonne Burton, Founder and Lead Consultant of Burton Consulting International, delivers Technology and Business Communications consulting and Cross-Cultural Communications services to Japanese firms…
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Eric Ritter - The Digital Neighborhood - Episode 146
Through childhood‑icon reflections (think Mr. Rogers) this session helps participants surface their values and practice inclusive leadership. Shared stories and small‑group exchanges equip leaders to bring kindness, curiosity, and psychological safety into virtual spaces. Eric Ritter is the…
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Ashok Bhattacharya & Arthur Jones - The Legs of Empathy - Episode 146
Think of a specific instance where someone shared an experience or perspective that strongly conflicted with your own beliefs, values, or 'common sense.' How did you consciously work to set aside your immediate judgments or impulses to 'fix it,' and instead genuinely seek to understand their...
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Susan Schwartz - Emotional Intelligence is a Verb - Episode 145
Emotional Intelligence is an action verb that drives the choices you make. It is not a noun of which there can be too little or too much. Join us as we discuss actual business scenarios and how Emotionally Intelligent choices drive positive outcomes. Susan Schwartz a practical, results-driven...
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Arthur Dielhenn - The Beauty of Recovery and the Community Affected - Episode 144
In this episode, we explore the process of recovery:How the loved ones surrounding the addict are affected psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Addiction is a family disease; everyone is affected in varying ways. We spend time focusing on the addict and the horrors of...
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Jesse Bruckman - Perspectives in a Digital World - Episode 143
Today's digital landscape offers opportunities that spark creativity and expands perspective. This week, Jesse Bruckman shares a unique viewpoint that sheds light on the modern digital workplace. Covering a range of industries including consumer goods, media, telecommunications, technology,...
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Stephanie Shaterian - Trusting Video - Episode 142
In a world where we are inundated with AI generated marketing messages and trust in our institutions is at an all-time low, the power of Human-to-Human (H2H) marketing is becoming more and more important. This brief talk, with real-world examples, will help attendees learn how to incorporate…
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Cindy Langanki - Appreciative Inquiry -- the other AI - Episode 141
Looking for a versatile tool for leadership, change management, one-on-one coaching, and more? Rooted in positive thinking, Appreciative Inquiry is both a methodology and a philosophy for uncovering solutions. Far beyond just problem-solving or brainstorming, it actively engages participants,...
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Maynard Brusman - Living Life when you know the End is in Sight - Episode 140
Fourteen years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had major robotic surgery to remove my prostate. I’ve had two recurrences of my cancer requiring intensive radiation. My cancer has migrated from my prostate bed to my lymph glands and then into my bones. My diagnosis is Stage Four Bone...
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Jerry Fu - Leadership Beyond Titles - Episode 139
How does having a title (or not) affect how you view yourself as a leader? Can you lead effectively without one? Join us for a discussion that will help you rethink what it means to be a leader. Jerry Fu is the founder of Adapting Leaders, where he helps leaders become more visible, vocal, and...
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Jeanel Carlson - The Power of Branding that’s Personal and Professional - Episode 138
In this engaging presentation, Jeanel Carlson explores the powerful intersection of personal branding and company branding, drawing from her expertise as co-founder of OakBloom Marketing. By aligning these two elements, leaders can enhance trust, credibility, and visibility. This synergy is…
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Joanne Tan - Brand building in the age of AI - Episode 137
What can AI do and cannot do for your LinkedIn profile? What will make your personal brand stand out? Check out Joanne Tan as she shares her brilliance. Joanne Tan is an authority in brand strategies, brand building, and brand marketing, with clients all over the US and globally. For 14 years she...
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Patrick Cowden - How to Operationalize Inclusive Leadership - Episode 136
Shifting how we are in the world, needs us to shift how we do things together in our daily routines. As leaders it is on us to lead by example and doing something different, innovative and impactful in how we are with people every day. Let's create the change we want to see by becoming the change...
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Viki Johnston - The Barriers to Clear Communication - Episode 135
While speaking is a fundamental skill, true communication involves much more than just words. It requires active listening, empathy, and understanding. Have you ever felt misunderstood or overlooked in a conversation? This often happens when we only hear what we expect to hear, rather than the...
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Mary Weckerle - Destigmatizing Psychotherapy - Episode 134
This week, Mary Weckerle facilitated a discussion on destigmatizing psychotherapy. With society so disconnected, the human spirit can find it difficult to comprehend how they belong and feel and how to carry on and function, we discussed how to remedy this and be therapeutic for ourselves and…
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Maria Loebach - Leadership Essentials - Episode 133
In this session, we’ll explore how a holistic approach to well-being influences your leadership effectiveness. Through guided reflection, you’ll identify key areas of your well-being that may be overlooked and examine how this impacts your leadership. By reflecting on moments when you felt...
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Gloria Cotton - Allies vs Crusaders - Episode 132
Having allies has never been more important than it is now, personally and professionally. But it's not always easy. Sometimes we don't get it right. And sometimes we're too afraid to try. In this session we'll talk about what we can do to be allies for/to ourselves and others in theses days of...
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Jennifer Ghelfi De Smedt - Conversational Intelligence - Episode 131
This week, understand different types of conversations, and how those conversations map to trust building. We'll also walk through the 'ladder of conclusions', which helps slow down the process of judging others too soon. Jennifer Ghelfi De Smedt is founder and principal of Ghelfi-De Smedt and...
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Arthur Jones - The Power & Pitfalls of Perception - Episode 130
Do you see the world as it truly is, or as you perceive it to be? This presentation delves into the fascinating world of perception, revealing how our individual lenses impact our interactions and interpretations. Join us as we dissect the concepts of perception and perspective, and discover the...
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Genein Letford - Lyrics & Leadership - Episode 129
Lyrics 'N Leadership Institute integrates leadership training, brain health, and creativity with a top iconic artist for a whole new way of learning in professional development. In 2025, we are pulling the wisdom from the music of Prince to develop these skills, build brain capital, and help…
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Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills - Life at the Intersection - Episode 128
There are no monolithic groups; every person is unique and representative of multiple groups. In this timely conversation from Inclusive Leadership Weekly on February 12, 2025 on overcoming efforts to “divide and rule” us by acknowledging we have more in common than different, how most of what is...
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Meshell Baker - Superpower Soup - Episode 127
In Meshell Baker’s session, SuperPower Soup, you’ll discover how resilience and self-awareness can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through interactive exercises, you’ll identify your unique strengths and develop strategies to enhance your resilience. You will be empowered to...
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Tess Brigham - Embracing Gen Z - Episode 126
This workshop will explore the unique experiences that shape Gen Z in the workplace—from entering the workforce during a global pandemic to navigating financial stress and prioritizing mental health. Discover how external pressures like the rising cost of living and internal factors such as the...
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David Sals - 9 Aspects of Employee Engagement - Episode 125
Most companies treat employee satisfaction and engagement like a one-size-fits all problem to solve. But each employee has their own distinct personality and motivations, and their own unique set of needs that must be met for them to feel fully engaged at work. What if we could provide employees...
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Nais Mouret - Navigating Setbacks and Building Resilience - Episode 124
The world has never felt so uncertain for many of us. So, where do we go from here, and how do we navigate setbacks? We will discuss resilience, courage, civility, and concrete steps to build what Naïs calls ’sustainable resilience’. From our #ILVW session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00...
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Sejal Thakkar - Human Firewall - Episode 123
Uncivil behaviors like gossip, microaggressions, and abusive conduct are the “malware” of modern workplaces, silently undermining engagement, productivity, and morale. Traditional solutions like policies and compliance training aren’t enough—they’re just outdated antivirus programs trying to fix…
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Solveiga Jaskunas - Belief and Deception, Then and Now - Episode 122
When our speaker, Solveiga Jaskunas, grew up under the Soviet regime, she was constantly exposed to state propaganda, and reliable information was difficult to access. But when people stopped being afraid and began to tell the truth about the past, the Soviet state soon fell apart. Today, most of...
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Ashley Schaer - Navigating the Who & Where of Your Relationships - Episode 121
In this ILVW, our session focuses on understanding the difference between beneficiaries and clients and gaining clarity on where the key people you need to build relationships with are, so you can create stronger, more strategic efforts in 2025. Listen to a dynamic discussion and idea-sharing to...
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Dr. Frumi Barr - Scaling Your Future Self - Episode 120
In this enlightening ILVW program, Dr. Frumi will guide participants in applying a reverse engineering model to achieve their highest life aspirations by imagining a future goal and identifying the necessary changes to make it a reality. Attendees will explore the mindset, habits, and actions...
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Jennifer K. Hill - Cracking the Code of Human Connection - Episode 119
Listen to Jennifer K. Hill as she discusses "Cracking the Code of Human Connection," where she reveals how to apply the Golden Triangle of Connection to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. Jennifer also shared practical tools for self-regulation, empowering you to connect with others on…
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Bisi Obateru - Immigration inclusivity - Episode 118
In today's conversation on Inclusive Leadership in a Virtual World: Addressing Immigration Challenges, Bisi brings his wealth of knowledge in AI, legal tech, and leadership to explore how virtual tools and inclusive practices can help create more humane, efficient, and equitable systems for...
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Danielle Suprick - Customer Pulse: Tapping into Their Emotions - Episode 117
Check out this episode of Inclusive Leaders featuring Danielle Suprick. Danielle uses the Feeling Wheel as a strategic tool for fostering better customer relationships and enhancing emotional intelligence in client interactions. Danielle Suprick is a Workplace Engineer, blending engineering and…
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Leif Early - The Yellow Brick Road to Navigate Conflict at Work - Episode 116
Listen to Leif for an unforgettable trip through the land of Oz that will offer you a new ways to understand and respond to conflict at work and at home. Leif Early is a facilitator and mediator with over a decade of experience helping individuals and groups navigate difficult conversations and...
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Angela Priest - Disarming Weaponized Values - Episode 115
When values are clear, they can be a company and leader's greatest asset in building a cohesive, inclusive team. But when values are unclear, they can become weaponized in ways that are destructive to team dynamics. This discussion will share how to go beyond values as a plaque on the wall and…
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Each week, we invite a different, world-class inclusive leader to facilitate a session for our weekly virtual gathering. The facilitators are given 10-12 minutes to share their unique approach toward inclusive leadership.
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