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Intersections Podcast
by Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa
A podcast for leaders and changemakers, Intersections reveals what it takes to make an outsized contribution to humanity—cutting across disciplines, uncovering principles and practices, and drawing from the lived truths of those who have been walking that path. Hosted by Mentora founder and Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa, Intersections seeks to activate our best selves by dissolving boundaries—between profit and purpose, theory and practice, east and west, science and spirituality, inner and outer, and more.
Episodes
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What Great Leaders Do Differently | Todd Whitaker
What sets exceptional leaders, teachers—and high-impact people across all human pursuits—apart from the rest? How do they think, act, and view the world? And how do they view themselves? Who should leaders rely on “to never make a wrong decision?” And what powerful technique may immediately…
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The Making of a Nobel Peace Laureate | Jody Williams
How does one individual from a small town in America grow a movement from a staff of one into 1,000+ organizations across 60 countries—and ultimately change international law? Can the feeling of “righteous indignation” be enough to address the injustices in the world? What separates those who...
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The Greatest Human Experiment | Lynne Twist
What can one little individual do that could positively impact all of humanity? What mindset has silently shaped, distorted, and even destabilized our institutions, our economies, and even our sense of self? What is our relationship with money—and how can we align it with the deepest longing of…
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Getting the Whole World to Agree | Christiana Figueres
What does it take to get the whole world to agree with you? Where do all great change movements begin—and what kind of leadership can unify nations in a time of deep division? Which leadership coach can you turn to in every season of change—timeless, wordless, and always present? What’s the...
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How Systems Change | Jeff Raikes
What kind of work ethic sustains greatness, and lays the foundation for enduring impact? How do successful leaders carry themselves in a room full of people? What are the underlying ingredients of systemic change, and how can one aspire to evolve systems that benefit everyone? Find out from Jeff...
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What Spiritual Practice Does | Krishna Das
Could our deepest sufferings have any hidden virtues? Why do we so often chase moments of transcendence, and yet struggle to live them in our everyday experience? How can we take control of our mind and train it to take instructions from us? Can the repetition of certain sounds become a pathway…
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How Saints View the World | Simran Jeet Singh
Why have we become so good at identifying what’s wrong in society, but struggle to imagine a solution for them? How do visionary leaders, reformers and saints think, view and act in the world? What place can we take refuge in when we want clarity to our most burning questions? And what is the…
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The Secret to World Peace | William Ury
Who is the most difficult person we’ll ever have to negotiate with? Why is it so hard to change people’s minds, and what’s the most graceful way to do it? Is there a root cause to all conflict? Could a simple path hold the key to turning any conflict into peace—at home, at work, and even between...
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Profit, Purpose and the Divine I Jay Coen Gilbert (B Corp)
What is the most powerful way a business can show up for society? What legacy can today’s institutions build if every action and interaction was grounded in spiritual attunement and sacred duty? How can today’s leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers build enduring positive movements and become a...
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The Right to Be Responsible I Vincent Stanley (Patagonia)
What changes when people are able to bring their deepest values to work? What are the critical responsibilities businesses must uphold for society in today’s times? How can organizations gain the cultural confidence to do what’s right, even when the odds are against them? And what does it take…
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Activating Group Genius I Nicole Schwab
Why are we out of balance, not just within our own selves, but collectively as society? What fundamental qualities do we need to cultivate that can lead to breakthrough solutions to humanity’s core problems today? What lessons can we draw from nature’s cycles to inform and advance our own work…
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Entering Flow State I Robbie Anderson
Who are we when we are at our best? Is there a method to enter flow state at will? What wisdom can we draw from the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing and apply to our own lives and work? What model can help us examine the inner workings of our mind—and begin to master it? And what is the most...
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How to Forgive Others I Fred Luskin
How can we learn to forgive those who have deeply hurt us? What does forgiveness truly mean—and what does it not? How can we become free from the bitterness we carry, and what unfolds when we hold on to our grievances for too long? Can we find peace even when there’s no apology, no justice, no...
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The Most Important Sound in Our Lives I Julian Treasure
What role does sound play in human transformation? How can we tune into the full range and capacities of our sound-listening to heal and grow as individuals and bring harmony in our societies? What kind of a world would we live in today if we were taught how to listen, especially with those we...
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Anne-Marie Slaughter on Listening to Your Inner Call
What if the things we sideline in the pursuit of success—care, connection, and personal struggles—are what could actually lead us to clarity and purpose? In a culture that celebrates achievement and autonomy, have we overlooked the connective tissue that quietly holds our lives and systems...
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Ai-jen Poo on the Most Powerful Force for Changemaking
Why does a society that depends so much on nannies, caregivers, and home-care workers offer them so little in return? What does this reflect about modern culture and the values it espouses? How can we elevate caregiving into a much-valued pursuit in society? And what drives certain individuals to...
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Seeing the Whole Truth in a Complicated World - Gregory Khalil
How do we bridge divides when truth is so fiercely contested? In our search for moral clarity, what inner practices can help us hold multiple perspectives in a graceful manner, without collapsing into cynicism or false certainty? And what can we learn—about power, empathy, fairness, and…
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Krista Tippett on What It Might Take for Humanity to Flourish
What might it take for humanity to rise from merely surviving to truly flourishing? Why is today’s model of higher education falling short in preparing us for the moral complexities of modern life? And at a time when knowledge is abundant but wisdom feels scarce, how do we cultivate a life of...
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Rabbi Shai Held on Leading with Grace, Gratitude and Generosity
How can we successfully bring our vision to life to fill the gaps we see in the world? What challenges may arise along this journey, and how can we navigate them with wisdom and grace? In our quest to change the world, how do we engage in meaningful dialogue with those holding opposing viewpoints...
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Gurcharan Das on Honoring and Pursuing Your True Calling
What do we do when we find ourselves caught between the demands of making a living and the quiet yearning to pursue our passion? How can we listen more deeply to the subtle stirrings of our soul while honoring the responsibilities and realities of the world we live in? How can we create harmony...
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Michael Gervais on Where Truth Resides and Reveals Itself on Its Own
Does high-performance require us to sacrifice our well-being? How can we make our first principles tangible and express them effortlessly in everything we do? Is there an integrative method to truth-seeking that’s applicable to all pursuits, and is there a place where truth resides and reveals...
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Asheesh Advani on How Entrepreneurship Can Advance World Peace
Can entrepreneurship lead to world peace? What possibilities for growth are hidden in our difficult moments, and how can we leverage them to advance our impact in the world? How can you cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and build something of value for others? And what new leadership framework...
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Rhonda Magee on What Lies at the Heart of Social Justice Work
Why is inner work fundamental to racial justice and changemaking? What role do our thoughts, feelings and intentions play in shaping the way we live and lead change? How can we learn to embody mindfulness and exercise compassion, from the very core of our being, in our everyday words and actions?...
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Asra Nomani on Moving from Blind Faith to True Faith
What is the true purpose of religion? How can we find peace within our own faith when some of what has been institutionalized appears to be incongruent with 21st century values? How do we engage with and reform rigid cultural boundaries that prevent us from living a life of our choosing? And what...
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Niren Chaudhary on Transforming Pain into Purpose and Creating a Virtuous Cycle of Excellence
How can we nurture hope in the face of deep loss and convert our pain into meaningful purpose? What wisdom can we gain about our own lives, purpose and happiness when we perform an audit of our own values? How can leaders light a fire in the hearts of people across the enterprise, and create a...
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Jen Fisher on Scaling Well-being at Work
How can leaders better track their people's well-being, and foster a culture that supports open discussions about mental health? As the cultivation of their people’s well-being emerges as a crucial requirement for organizations, how can we equip managers to support their teams’ well-being? What...
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Irshad Manji on Turning Polarizing Issues into Productive Conversations
How can we turn polarizing conversations into beautiful moments of self-discovery, mutual kinship and deep connection? What changes in us and in our relationships when we stop labeling others? Can our ego manipulate and stop us from being open to new perspectives, and how do we overcome it? What...
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Father Gregory Boyle SJ on Transforming Gang Members into Loving Human Beings
Is it possible to reform those that fell wayward? Can gang members, if treated with dignity and tenderness over punishment and incarceration, be transformed into loving human beings? And what fundamental principles can we adopt to move society, from a culture of judgment and denunciation, to…
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Leslee Udwin on Nurturing Social and Emotional Intelligence in Children
In a world teeming with division and discord, can emotional and social intelligence, sown early in the fertile minds of children, grow into a force strong enough to unite the world while dismantling past prejudices? Is it possible that our greatest teachers could be the youngest among us, those...
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Jason Bryant on Translating Life's Worst Setbacks into Miraculous Comebacks
How can we translate life’s worst setbacks into miraculous comebacks? Can prison inmates and the formerly incarcerated be role models for those on the outside? How can we cultivate a single-pointed focus for personal growth despite the cards we have been dealt with in life, and the choices we may...
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George Mumford on Unlocking the Masterpiece Within
How can we create a group of selfless teammates that works purposefully towards a collective, positive goal? What conditions allow an individual and team to perform extraordinarily? What power do our thoughts hold in the unfolding of our own legacy, and how can we mindfully work with our mind to...
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Ellen Agler on Finding Fulfillment in Serving Humanity
How do we live a life that is aligned with our highest values? What transformative power does the role of service hold in our lives? When we feel a deep concern for humanitarian issues, how can we move from inaction to action and make a meaningful, positive contribution towards building a…
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Paul Hawken on What the Climate Challenge is Actually Trying to Teach Us
What are climate issues actually trying to teach us? Are these purely external changes in weather patterns, or are they more deeply connected with our values and lifestyles? How can one frame this in a way that is highly meaningful to every individual’s life choices? Find out from one of the...
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Rajmohan Gandhi on the Power of Gandhi's Inner Practices for Today’s Charged Times
What is the source of Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring appeal? What kind of inner and outer practices did he cultivate that have made him such a revered figure in history? How can we, like Gandhi, successfully create a daily pathway to our Inner Core? And how can we, in our own spheres of influence…
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Erika Irish Brown on the New Metrics to Drive Systemic Change, Inspire Well-Being and Retain Talent
At a time when the power to dictate the rules at work is no longer retained by the C-suite or boardroom, what metrics can leaders bank on to build trust with their people, inspire well-being and retain talent? How can we get key stakeholders to commit to our cause and co-lead systemic changes in...
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Dean Carter on Creating Inspired Organizations
How can leaders in today's environment pioneer new forms of workplace interaction, mentoring, performance management, and role-modeling in order to create inspired, high-performing, connected teams across the organization? What lessons can we draw from nature and apply it to the way we deal with...
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Daryl Davis on Reforming Over 200 ‘Ku Klux Klan’ Members - by Befriending Them
How do we build bridges with our fiercest adversaries—those that it would seem impossible for us to sit down and have a conversation with—change their hearts and minds, and turn them into lifelong friends? What causes some people to develop radically racist beliefs, behaviors and attitudes, and…
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Daniel Pink on Using Regret as a Catalyst for Growth
What are we far more likely to regret over the course of our lives? How can we face and evaluate our regrets, and use them to transform ourselves into better workers, problem-solvers and decision-makers? What motivations drive people’s behaviors and how can we learn to perceive them with more...
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Leah Goldstein on Living a Life with No Limits
Is there a method to achieving excellence in every chapter of our lives? How can we bypass the distractions and imperfections of the world, break away from stereotypical belief systems that may be percolating around us, and live every moment with inspiration, discipline and commitment to our…
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Elissa Epel on Mastering Stress in Epic and Everyday Moments
How is ancient wisdom influencing and advancing modern science to improve public health and happiness? How are scientists being able to tell that stress accelerates the aging process, cutting short the deeply purposeful lives we were meant to live? How can we bring more grace in not just our epic...
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Arthur Brooks on the Happiness Plan for the Second Half of Life
When we imagine a happy and successful life, the portrait that’s often painted before us includes someone who is dynamic, engaged and achieves success upon success. And yet, in a time like today when lifespans continue to lengthen, there’s a whole period to life that goes beyond our peak...
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Mario Livio on Dissolving Boundaries in Our Hyper Specialized World
In a world that celebrates specialization, what can we gain by dissolving boundaries between disciplines and exploring multitudes? What do extraordinarily creative people have in common, and what tools do they use to access breakthrough ideas and insights? What lessons can we draw from the…
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Dan Siegel on Breaking the Illusion of the Self
Modern culture has influenced many of us to view the self—the seat of human experience—purely by the boundaries of the body and the mind, creating a fundamental sense of separateness from the rest of existence. And yet, the pandemic shattered the illusion of the separate solo self in many ways....
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Ethan Kross on Recruiting Our Mind to Perform at Our Best
Oftentimes, it is our inner voice that gives us clarity and power — or then takes it all away without notice, leading us to tumble and fall from grace, into the rabbit hole of rumination and worry. How can we master the silent conversations we have with ourselves, and turn our inner voice from a...
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Craig Foster on the Extraordinary Lessons We Can Learn from an Octopus
What wisdom can we receive from developing deep connections with an octopus and other life forms in the marine world? Could a friendship with a member of another species teach us more about life, our relationships and our humanity, than our books, TV and other media? What if the subtle science…
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Melissa Bernstein on Building a Billion Dollar Business While Dealing with Depression
When we face inner turmoil, some of us go on a downward spiral, shutting down all possibilities of finding inner peace, balance and happiness. Is there an alternative way, a way where we turn such moments of vulnerability into unique strength? Could a time of depression translate into our…
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Roshi Joan Halifax on Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom in the Presence of Death
In a culture that views death only as a biological and morbid end to life, what can we learn from someone who has spent more than 50 years in end-of-life care? What inspiration can we draw from such a luminous life on how to best be of service to our loved ones in their final chapter of life, how...
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Jay Van Bavel on How Our Shared Identities Can Propel Us to Greatness – or Self-Destruction
What is the true nature of our identity, and how does it shape our thoughts, beliefs and actions? What do we gain from dissolving the boundaries created by our social identities? How can today’s managers, leaders, and changemakers use the language of identity to eliminate negative stereotypes,...
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Raghu Krishnamoorthy and Hitendra Wadhwa on Why the Future of Leadership Lies Within
In this Intersections episode, Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa and Dr. Raghu Krishnamoorthy offer critical insights on: How we’re moving from a “find it out” world to a “figure it out” world What it takes to advance leadership from being business-centered to human-centered Moving beyond outer metrics to…
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Robert Pearl on How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients
What can we learn from the powerful journey of a healthcare changemaker to bring reform and reinvention to our own professions? What cultural and systemic flaws exist in America’s healthcare system today? Why are physicians fast burning out, and how is it impacting the lives of patients and their...
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A podcast for leaders and changemakers, Intersections reveals what it takes to make an outsized contribution to humanity—cutting across disciplines, uncovering principles and practices, and drawing from the lived truths of those who have been walking that path. Hosted by Mentora founder and Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa, Intersections seeks to activate our best selves by dissolving boundaries—between profit and purpose, theory and practice, east and west, science and spirituality, inner and outer, and more.
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