Dan Pontefract

Dan Pontefract’s “Leadership NOW” podcast explores all aspects of leadership, organizational culture, purpose, and professional development. Past guests have included the likes of Arianna Huffington, Daniel Pink, Seth Godin, Alan Mulally, Tiffani Bova, Roger Martin, and more.

Redesigning Work through Archetypes with Bain & Company’s James Root

Most companies still build careers for one kind of person, then act surprised when everyone else stalls. James Root—senior partner at Bain & Company and chair of Bain Futures—argues for a smarter architecture... LEARN MORE

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Designing Unretirement: Keeping Wisdom Working with CEO Victoria Tomlinson

Retirement is not an exit sign; it is a design brief. In this episode we unpack unretirement as a leadership strategy that preserves status, passes on clients and know-how, and keeps wisdom in motion.
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David Liddle on Resetting People and Culture

David Liddle has spent decades mediating conflict, advising leaders, and pushing organizations to rethink how they treat people.

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Obvious Advantage: What Christa Haberstock Teaches Us About Relevance

In a world overrun by speaker reels and recycled leadership slogans, Christa Haberstock offers something rare—clarity. As founder of See Agency and Bookable Speakers, and author of LEARN MORE

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Leadership Lessons from the Speaking Business: Maria Franzoni on What Gets You Booked
Dan Pontefract sits down with Maria Franzoni—speaker bureau leader, mentor, and now author of The Bookability Formula—to explore what truly makes a speaker sustainable, successful, and valuable.
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Mandy Gill on Grit, Goals & Getting Back Up
What do ultra-marathons, workplace distractions, and failed goals have in common? Mandy Gill. In this candid episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, Mandy shares her journey—from overcoming anorexia to gui... LEARN MORE
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What Leaders Keep Getting Wrong About Mergers and Acquisitions with Jennifer Fondrevay
When companies go through a merger or acquisition, most leaders obsess over financials and spreadsheets. But according to Jennifer Fondrevay—founder of Day1 Ready and author of Now What?—the real failure happens when leadersh... LEARN MORE
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Your Organization’s Age Bias is Costing You with Maureen Wiley Clough
Maureen Wiley Clough, seasoned technology leader and host of the podcast It Gets Late Early, joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss the overlooked yet costly issue of ageism in today’s workplaces.

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Stop Wasting the Wisdom of Your Older Workers with CEO Gary Officer
Gary Officer, President and CEO of the Center for Workforce Inclusion (CWI), joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss why organizations repeatedly overlook older workers—and why it’s strategically and socially damaging.... LEARN MORE
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Transcending AI: Faisal Hoque on Preserving Humanity in the Digital Era
In this insightful episode of Leadership NOW, Dan sits down with entrepreneur and acclaimed author Faisal Hoque to discuss the transformative power—and hidden perils—of artificial intelligence. Drawing from his latest book, TRANS... LEARN MORE
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Your Middle Managers Aren’t the Problem They’re the Answer
Rose Fass, founder of Fass Forward Consulting Group and former CTO at Xerox, joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss why organizations repeatedly overlook the crucial layer of middle management.

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Author Kevin Eikenberry Wants Leaders to Stop Clinging to Habit and to Get Flexible
Rigid leadership is failing us—especially now. On this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract speaks with bestselling author and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry about his latest book, Flexible L... LEARN MORE
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The Expertise Crisis with Dr. Richard E. Clark
In this episode of Leadership NOW, we delve into the critical issue of knowledge loss within organizations.

When seasoned employees retire or depart, they often take invaluable tacit knowledge with them—expertise that isn... LEARN MORE
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Author Dr. Keith Keating and Why L&D Must Stop Taking Orders
Learning and Development (L&D) teams are at a crossroads. Too many still operate as order takers, delivering training on request without questioning whether it’s the right solution.

Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning and ... LEARN MORE
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Why Leaders Must Rethink Longevity with CEO Avivah Wittenberg-Cox
The workforce is aging, but many leaders are still acting as if nothing has changed.

On this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, CEO and author Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a global expert on gender, generational shifts, ... LEARN MORE
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Liberian Peace Activist and Entrepreneur Fatu Kaba: Storytelling and Leadership
Storytelling shapes leadership, builds trust, and creates lasting change.

On this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, Fatu Kaba, a Liberian peace activist, entrepreneur, and author, shares how storytelling became he... LEARN MORE
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The Workforce is Shrinking. Now What? With Author Bradley Schurman
The workforce is changing faster than most leaders realize. By 2030, there will be more people over 65 than under 18 in the U.S.—a demographic shift that is already reshaping economies, labor markets, and business strategy.

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The Longevity Advantage: Rethinking Work with CEO Simon Chan
As we step into an era where living to 100 is no longer an anomaly, how should leaders rethink work, talent, and organizational design?

On this episode of Leadership NOW, Simon Chan, CEO and Founder of Adapt With Intent, joins... LEARN MORE
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Jon Husband and Wirearchy at 25: Shaping the Future
In this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract sits down with Jon Husband, the pioneer behind Wirearchy, to reflect on 25 years of this transformative concept.

Together, they delve into the evolution of leadership, explorin... LEARN MORE
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Aging Sideways with Social Gerontologist Jeanette Leardi
Aging isn’t a new problem to solve; it’s a chance to reimagine.

In this episode of Leadership NOW, Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist and author of “Aging Sideways,” challenges outdated views on aging and ... LEARN MORE
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Michael Clinton on Roaring into the 100-Year Life
How do you embrace the second half of life with purpose, energy, and vision? In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, author Michael Clinton (“Roar into the Second Half of Your Life“) shares how to reimagine the nex... LEARN MORE
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Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman on Purpose-Driven Leadership in Fashion
On this episode of Leadership NOW, host Dan Pontefract sits down with Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman, the founder of B Corp-certified Moda Métiers, to explore her transformative journey from refugee to leader in luxury fashion.

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Raising Barns and Accountability With Author Vince Molinaro
In this insightful episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract engages in a dynamic discussion with Vince Molinaro, a renowned leadership expert and New York Times best-selling author of “Community of Leaders.”
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Seth Godin Talks Strategy
Join leadership strategist Dan Pontefract as he sits down with best-selling author Seth Godin in this special episode of Leadership NOW to explore the philosophy behind effective strategy.

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Strategist David Lancefield on Trust, Empowerment, Transformation and Leaders
David Lancefield is the founder of Strategy Shift and a trusted advisor to over 50 CEOs. In this episode of Leadership NOW, David and Dan dive deep into what it truly means to lead with trust.

They discuss how empowering teams... LEARN MORE
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What Lights You Up with author Mary Olson-Menzel
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Olson-Menzel, leadership coach and author of “What Lights You Up?,” to explore how leaders can reignite their purpose and help others do the same.

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Mike Downie, Director of “The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal”
Filmmaker Mike Downie opens up about the resilience, love, and collaboration that shaped the band, offering unique insights into their journey as more than just musicians—they were leaders in authenticity and integrity.

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Andrew Barnes and the Four-Day Workweek Revolution
In this episode, Dan Pontefract sits down with Andrew Barnes, the visionary behind the global four-day workweek movement.

Andrew shares how his bold experiment at Perpetual Guardian in New Zealand redefined productivity and wo... LEARN MORE
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Unlocking Generativity to Shape Leadership with Dr. Deborah Heiser
Dr. Deborah Heiser is the founder and CEO of The Mentor Project™, which brings experts to mentor students around the world for free. She is an applied developmental psychologist, a TEDx speaker, and a Psychology Today contributor, specializing in m... LEARN MORE
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How Visual Leadership Transforms Communication with Todd Cherches
In this episode of Leadership NOW, I sit down with Todd Cherches, CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, to explore the unique intersection of visual thinking and leadership.

Todd, an award-winning professor and author of Visua... LEARN MORE
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INSEAD’S GIANPIERO PETRIGLIERI – LEADERSHIP IS AN ART
Gianpiero Petriglieri is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. His award-winning research and teaching focus on what it means, and what it takes, to become a leader. He is particularly concerned with leading well in the age of &#... LEARN MORE
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THE POWER OF PERCEPTION: INSIGHTS WITH DR. MAJA ZELIHIC
Join us in this enlightening episode of Leadership NOW as Dan Pontefract sits down with Dr. Maja Zelihic, Dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology and co-author of “The Power of Perception.”

Dr. Zelihic delves ... LEARN MORE
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NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP IN A WORLD OF CHANGE: INSIGHTS FROM LIZ WISEMAN
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to top organizations worldwide. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players... LEARN MORE
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DAN PONTEFRACT INTERVIEWS DAN PONTEFRACT. WAIT. WHAT?!? (A SPECIAL EPISODE OF LEADERSHIP NOW)
Dan Pontefract is the host of Leadership NOW. Sure. But he’s also an award-winning author. His latest book, “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes” shakes up corporate culture by tackling sacred cows like employee engagement, w... LEARN MORE
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ELDERA CEO DANA GRIFFIN AND THE UNTAPPED WISDOM OF THE ELDERLY
Dana Griffin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eldera, an innovative platform dedicated to bridging the gap between generations.

Dana joins Leadership NOW where Dan delves into her journey, the inspiration behind Eldera, and her vi... LEARN MORE
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UNLOCKING THE POWER OF REFRAMING WITH AUTHOR THOMAS WEDELL-WEDELLSBORG
In this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract sits down with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of the acclaimed book “What’s Your Problem?” and a globally recognized expert on innovation and problem-solving, to delve into the transformative... LEARN MORE
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LEADERS NEED TO EMBRACE DIGITAL WELLNESS WITH AMY BLANKSON
Amy Blankson is a happiness expert, the Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute, and the author of several bestselling books, including “The Future of Happiness.”

Amy joins Dan Pontefract on Leade... LEARN MORE
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PIONEERING THE PULSE OF MODERN BUSINESS MODELS WITH ALEX OSTERWALDER
Dr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder, founder & CEO of Strategyzer, is one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts. A leading author, entrepreneur, and in-demand speaker, his work has changed the way established companies do... LEARN MORE
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QUESTIONS ARE THE ANSWER WITH INQLI CEO REBECCA KIRSTEIN RESCH
In this episode of Leadership NOW, Rebecca sits down with Dan to discuss a whitepaper she co-authored with Dana Fulwiler Volk titled “Questions Are The Answer.” It’s a deep-dive look at improving business impact and employee well-being by democ... LEARN MORE
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PLATFORM THINKING WITH DANIEL TRABUCCHI AND TOMMASO BUGANZA
Daniel Trabucchi is Senior Assistant Professor of Platform Thinking, and Tommaso Buganza is Full Professor of Leadership & Innovation, both at Politec-nico di Milano.

They are Scientific Directors of the Observatory Platf... LEARN MORE
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HEAD AND HEART: NAVIGATING THE DICHOTOMY OF MODERN LEADERSHIP WITH DR. KIRSTIN FERGUSON
Join me in a captivating episode of “Leadership NOW” as I sit down with Dr. Kirstin Ferguson as she unveils the nuances of modern leadership.

An expert with a diverse background, including roles in the Australian Broadcast... LEARN MORE
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EDDIE TURNER IS CHANGING THE FACE OF LEADERSHIP
Eddie Turner is an in-demand, Harvard-trained leadership development expert who works with leaders to “Accelerate Performance and Drive Impact!”® He is “Changing the Face of Leadership” and helping to create “Better Workplaces and a Better... LEARN MORE
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ISSUES & ANSWERS AROUND GENDER EQUITY IN LEADERSHIP WITH AUTHOR AND CEO JENNIFER MCCOLLUM
Jennifer McCollum is an acclaimed speaker, consultant, coach, and author of the fab book “In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO.” It’s the focus of her book, where Dan and Jennifer discuss several different facets of importance regarding ge... LEARN MORE
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ILYA KNEPPELHOUT AND THE OFFLINE CLUB’S QUEST AGAINST DIGITAL OVERLOAD
Ilya Kneppelhout co-founded The Offline Club as a response to our increasingly digital world.

In this episode of “Leadership NOW,” we explore the club’s origins, digital intoxication, loneliness, and how It aims to “in... LEARN MORE
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INNOVATE OR STAGNATE: LESSONS FROM STEVE BLANK ON FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
Step into a world where innovation meets execution in the latest episode of Leadership NOW with my guest Steve Blank, the architect behind the Lean Startup revolution. We’re dissecting the nuances of what it takes to blend day-to-day operations wit... LEARN MORE
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CEO JOSH BLAIR ON PIONEERING PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY WITH IMPRO.AI
Join us in this enlightening episode of Leadership NOW as I sit down with Josh Blair, CEO and co-founder of Impro.ai.

Blair shares his insights on creating a new category in business innovation: performance technology. LEARN MORE
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SHAPING STRATEGY FOR LASTING LEGACY WITH ALEX BRUECKMANN
Alex Brueckmann is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “The Strategy Legacy,” and “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs.” He is the founder and president of Brueckmann Executive Consulting based in Vancouver, Canada.
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CAMPFIRE LESSONS FOR LEADERS WITH TONY MARTIGNETTI
Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach, facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He combines over 25 years of business and leadership experience with extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the to... LEARN MORE
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CHARTING LEADERSHIP IN ECONOMIC FLUX: BEYOND PREDICTIONS WITH TODD HIRSCH
Todd Hirsch is the “modern economist.” In this episode of “Leadership NOW,” he delves into the challenges of economic forecasting in today’s unpredictable global environment. He discusses the limitations of traditional methods in accurately... LEARN MORE
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CREATING A SPEAK-UP CULTURE WITH STEPHEN SHEDLETZKY
Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky — or “Shed” to his friends — helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders — those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions th... LEARN MORE
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BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS BOOK WITH JOSH BERNOFF
Josh Bernoff is an expert on how business books can propel thinkers to prominence. Book projects on which he collaborated have generated more than $20 million for their authors.

Josh’s most recent book is “Build a Better B... LEARN MORE
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CHESTER ELTON AND HOW DEVELOPING YOUR PEOPLE IS A GOOD THING
Chester Elton has spent two decades helping some of the world’s most successful businesses engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. He joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW and shares his insights on the current state of ... LEARN MORE
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MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER AND HOW TO WORK WITH (ALMOST) ANYONE
Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract is pleased to invite Michael Bungay Stanier – MBS – but not that MBS – back to the show, the first two-time guest.

Michael helps people know they’re awesome and they’re doing great.... LEARN MORE
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RISING TOGETHER WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR SALLY HELGESEN
Sally Helgesen is an internationally best-selling author, speaker & leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership.

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HAVING THE COURAGE TO LEAP AND TO LEAD WITH MASTER COACH CB BOWMAN
CB Bowman: Known as the Courage Consultant, CB is the host of the very popular “Courage: To Leap & Lead” podcast, and is the CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. CB is a global “Certified Master Corporate Executive Co... LEARN MORE
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HOW TO ‘WORK HERE NOW’ WITH MELISSA SWIFT OF MERCER
As Transformation Leader at Mercer US and Canada, Melissa Swift is responsible for workforce transformation, HR transformation, HR digitization, DEI, and workforce analytics.

Melissa drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract... LEARN MORE
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SHELL’S RAHUL MALHOTRA AND THE POWER OF PURPOSE
In his nearly 27-year career with Procter & Gamble and Shell, Rahul Malhotra has led several multi-billion dollar, global businesses as P&L head, and helped lead several global brands.

Rahul is currently the Global H... LEARN MORE
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WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL’S CHRISTIAN STADLER ON STRATEGY
Christian Stadler is a Professor in Strategic Management at Warwick Business School. Prior to, he was at University of Bath School of Management, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and Innsbruck University.

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BUSINESS LESSONS FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BRANDING WIZARD MITCH JOEL
Mitch Joel is Co-Founder of ThinkersOne – a platform that empowers companies with personalized and bite-sized thought leadership from the best thinkers in the world.

Mitch joins Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss ... LEARN MORE
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THE INTANGIBLE LABS WITH NILOFER MERCHANT: REDEFINING VALUE CREATION METRICS
Renown author, speaker and strategist, Nilofer Merchant, drops by the Leadership NOW show to discuss her latest venture, The Intangible Labs. Launched in partnership with Tim Kastelle, The Intangible Labs offers a new lens, a mathematical model, and ... LEARN MORE
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AUTHOR BILL WILLIAMS AND HOW TO LEAD AN “ELECTRIC LIFE”
He’s called “Electric Bill” for a reason. Bill Williams is on a mission to shock us out of our static daily routines, known for his unique brand of electrified methodologies for the workplace.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY WITH STORYFIT’S MONICA LANDERS
Monica Landers is the founder and CEO of StoryFit, a rapidly-growing tech company that provides AI insights for the media and entertainment industry.

Monica drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss StoryFit, Arti... LEARN MORE
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DISCUSSING DELOITTE’S 2023 GLOBAL HUMAN CAPITAL TRENDS WITH DAVID MALLON
David Mallon is Vice President and Chief Analyst at Deloitte and is market leader for Deloitte’s Insights2Action team.

In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, David discusses the 2023 Global Human Capital Tren... LEARN MORE
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DOCUMENTARIAN SAMUEL DURAND AND THE FUTURE OF WORK
Samuel Durand is the author and producer of several workplace documentaries. He started to explore the Future of Work in 2019 during a learning expedition.

Samuel drops by Leadership NOW to discuss his new documentary, Time to... LEARN MORE
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LAURA GASSNER OTTING AND WONDERHELL – WHY SUCCESS DOESN’T FEEL LIKE IT SHOULD
Laura Gassner Otting is an Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach who inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current,... LEARN MORE
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THE FOUR CREATIVITY PERSONAS WITH STEVEN KOWALSKI
Steven Kowalski is an organization development consultant and the author of “Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work.” He has more than 25 years of experience facilitating the creativity of scientists, engineers, business ... LEARN MORE
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THE UTTER NONSENSE OF CORPORATE NONSENSE WITH MARTIN LINDSTROM
Martin Lindstrom is the founder and chairman of Lindstrom Company, a global branding & culture transformation firm, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries.

He sits down with Dan Pontefract on Leadersh... LEARN MORE
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THE NETWORKING STRATEGY OF VALA AFSHAR, SALESFORCE CHIEF DIGITAL EVANGELIST
Vala Afshar is an author, US patent holding inventor, weekly columnist for ZDNET, weekly podcaster, keynote speaker and social media contributor. He is, of course, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce.

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INFLUENTIAL AND PERSUASIVE LEADERSHIP WITH PHIL M. JONES
Phil M. Jones is a master of influence and persuasion – the author of the best-selling “Exactly” Book Series with over 1 million copies sold across several books – producer of the “Most Listened To” non-fiction Audiobook of all time – a... LEARN MORE
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AI NEEDS A HUMAN-FIRST APPROACH WITH TECH HUMANIST KATE O’NEILL
Widely known as the “Tech Humanist”, Kate O’Neill is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm committed to improving human experience at scale through more meaningful and aligned strategy.

Kate sits down... LEARN MORE
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HEATHER MCGOWAN AND LEADING THE EMPOWERED WORKFORCE
Heather E. McGowan is a future-of-work strategist, thought leader, researcher, and author, and is one of the leading voices on the Future of Work.

She sits down on Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss her new book, Th... LEARN MORE
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MANAGEMENT GURU TOM PETERS AND EXTREME HUMANISM
Tom Peters is the coauthor of “In Search of Excellence”—the book that changed the way the world does business and is often tagged as the best business book ever.

Tom sits down with Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW and th... LEARN MORE
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THREE MASTERCLASS PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS FROM TEDX PRODUCER DK
As a Creative Producer, DK works with a wide range of clients ‘crafting delicious learning experiences’ either online, in-studio or in person events. He is the 9yr-ex-TEDxWellington / TEDxWellingtonWomen licensee plus founder of the unique video ... LEARN MORE
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STELIO VERZERA AND THE LIQUIDO™ ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL
Stelio Verzera is passionately curious and fond of value creation and lean thinking. He is an Entrepreneur, Coach, Consultant and Advisor in different scopes of Innovation.

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DDI RESEARCH DIRECTOR STEPHANIE NEAL: LEADER QUALITY IS TANKING
Stephanie Neal is director of DDI’s Center for Analytics and Behavioral Research (CABER) where she manages strategic market research and trend studies on leadership and talent.

She sits down with Dan Pontefract to discuss DD... LEARN MORE
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AUTHOR TANVEER NASEER: NOT ALL OF US SHOULD BE LEADERS (AND HE’S RIGHT!)
Tanveer Naseer is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and award-winning leadership writer – and he’s author of the book Leadership Vertigo. He is also the Founder and CEO of Tanveer Naseer Leadership, a leadership corporate training and ... LEARN MORE
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DESIGNER AYSE BIRSEL AND HOW TO DESIGN THE LONG LIFE YOU LOVE
Ayse (pronounced Eye-Shay) Birsel is one of the world’s leading industrial designers. She has designed hundreds of products, from toilet seats to office systems to potato peelers to concept cars. You’ve probably held or sat on something she has d... LEARN MORE
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JEANETTE BRONÉE: THE ISSUES OF BURNOUT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
In 2004, after both her parents died of cancer and after 20 years in the fashion business, leading teams to growth and innovation in both Denmark and in the US, Jeanette Bronée decided to leave her career as a burned-out executive and founded Path f... LEARN MORE
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SYLVIE DI GIUSTO AND THE IMAGE OF LEADERSHIP
Sylvie di Giusto—the wearer of many hats—helps individuals and organizations explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them or their company and either open the door or slam it shut. She has twenty years of corporate experience ho... LEARN MORE
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ADOBE VICE PRESIDENT HANNAH ELSAKR AND THE IDEA OF A LEADERSHIP MOSAIC
Hannah Elsakr is Vice President of Corporate Development, Direct Investing and M&A Integration at Adobe.

Furthermore, Hannah is also the Board President for the Adobe Foundation, which creates positive change through supp... LEARN MORE
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AUTHOR JOSH BERSIN: WILL 2023 BE IRRESISTIBLE AT YOUR COMPANY?
Josh Bersin is an analyst, author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. He studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and the broa... LEARN MORE
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Eric Termuende And Why The Great Resignation Is A Terrible Term
Eric Termuende is a best-selling author who has given over 400 keynote presentations to industry-leading businesses and associations all over the world. He inspires business leaders to prepare for the future of work and make the one-degree shifts tha... LEARN MORE
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How Olympian Sarah Wells Found Resilience Through Quitting
Sarah Wells is an Olympian, Pan American Silver Medalist, and founder of the Believe Initiative.

In this episode of Leadership NOW, Sarah and Dan discuss resilience, pressure, goals, and obstacles.

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Integrative Thinking and Leadership with IDEO’s Jennifer Riel
Jennifer Riel is IDEO’s global director of strategy. In this role, she collaborates with clients and internal teams to push the edges of creative problem solving, leveraging tools from strategy and design thinking.

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The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Dr. Michelle Johnston
Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Business.

Michelle sits down with Dan on Leadership NOW to discuss her book, “The Seismic Shift in Leadership,” as wel... LEARN MORE
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The Secrets of Marketing Lies In Your Employees with Founder Neil Bedwell
Neil Bedwell is a strategic marketing leader with over 20 years’ experience on both agency and client-side — running work, teams, and businesses in London, Amsterdam, and San Francisco.

Neil joins Dan Pontefract on Leaders... LEARN MORE
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Community Building in the Post-Pandemic Workplace with Author John Baldoni
John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, speaker and author of 15 books on leadership that have been translated into ten languages.

John joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW where they disc... LEARN MORE
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How CEO Robert Pasin Established Radio Flyer Inc.’s FUNomenal Culture
Robert Pasin, CEO of Radio Flyer Inc., has embraced innovation and change to elevate the legacy brand synonymous with its little red wagons.

Robert joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss his leadership style and how... LEARN MORE
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DB Bedford and the Critical Importance of Emotional Wellness
DB Bedford is the CEO and founder of iNeverWorry Consulting, a company that specializes in Emotional Intelligence training staff and leadership on how to effectively manage their behavior and make better personal decisions to achieve positive results... LEARN MORE
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Group Coaching and 2023 Leadership Trends with Glain Roberts-McCabe
Glain Roberts-McCabe is the founder and President of The Roundtable, a company that helps leaders navigate change, disruption and growth by building the mindsets and behaviours that matter most.

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The Responsibility Ethic with Adam Kreek
Glain Roberts-McCabe is the founder and President of The Roundtable, a company that helps leaders navigate change, disruption and growth by building the mindsets and behaviours that matter most.

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Your Corporate Culture Of Conformity Is A Huge Issue with Terence Mauri
Terence Mauri is a UK-based writer, speaker and mentor: a global expert who helps business leaders innovate, adapt and succeed in the age of disruption in which massive yet hard-to-predict upheavals are expected.

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If You Want Purpose, Relationships Are Key with Aaron Hurst
Aaron Hurst is a globally recognized systems entrepreneur who has used the science of purpose to change the way we work and serve. He is the Founder of Imperative, a venture-backed startup offering an enterprise-wide solution for employee connection ... LEARN MORE
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The Shift to a Skills-Based Organization with Deloitte’s Michael Griffiths
Michael Griffiths is a senior partner, Principal, and Lead in Deloitte’s Workforce Transformation practice; specifically leading Deloitte’s Workforce Development market offerings.

In this episode of Leadership NOW, Michael... LEARN MORE
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Author Ravin Jesuthasan: Are We Entering The Era Of Work Without Jobs?
Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized futurist, global thought leader and bestselling author on the future of work and human capital. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intell... LEARN MORE
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Are We Being Honest at Work with the Super-Cool Ron Carucci
Ron Carucci has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, non-profits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leader... LEARN MORE
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Emotional Intelligence Expert Carolyn Stern
Carolyn Stern is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor.

In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, they discuss Carolyn’s new book, �... LEARN MORE
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Zambian Executive Charity Lumpa on the Meaning of Leadership
Charity Lumpa is an accomplished executive and leader with decades of working experience in the insurance, banking, tourism and telecommunications industries.

She is the founder and managing director of an investment consultan... LEARN MORE
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World Renown Thinker Roger L. Martin and a New Way to Think
Roger Martin is a trusted strategy advisor to the CEOs of companies worldwide including Procter & Gamble, Lego and Ford. In 2017, he was named the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, a biannual ranking of the most influential global b... LEARN MORE
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Tiffani Bova, Salesforce Chief Growth Evangelist Wants a New Employee-Customer Experience Playbook
Tiffani Bova is the Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ. A celebrated keynote and member of the Thinkers50 list, Bova inspires people to think forward, be bold and take action. ... LEARN MORE
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Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford and Boeing Discusses the Importance of ‘Working Together’
Alan Mulally is the former president and CEO of The Ford Motor Company, serving as its most senior leader between 2006 and 2014.

Before that and for over 30 years, Mulally held roles at Boeing, including executive vice preside... LEARN MORE
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Arianna Huffington: The Empathy Leader We Should All Aspire To
Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive, a leading behavior change tech company with the mission of c... LEARN MORE
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Where Are We With The Future Of Work with Kerry Brown
Kerry Brown is a strategist and thought leader on the future of work, change management, learning, workforce adoption, talent and organizational development helping organizations strategize and achieve organizational success and navigate the intersec... LEARN MORE
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Understanding Deep Purpose with Harvard’s Dr. Ranjay Gulati
Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration and the former unit head of the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. He is an expert on leadership in turbulent times, having studied and... LEARN MORE
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From Law To Purpose – Why Eloise Skinner Shifted Her Career Entirely And What She Has Learned
Eloise Skinner is an author, teacher, therapist, and the founder of two educational businesses: The Purpose Workshop and One Typical Day.

Eloise was born in East London, studied at Cambridge and trained at Oxford. She started ... LEARN MORE
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Geoff Josey – Taking a One-Year Sabbatical to Find Purpose & Travel the World
With over 27 years’ experience in the advertising, marketing and print industry, Geoff Josey is an overachiever. He has been an account executive, entrepreneur, sales manager, director and business development manager in various organizations, poss... LEARN MORE
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Are We Unhappy Because Of Technology? In Conversation With Dr. Kostadin Kushlev
The general state of society’s unhappiness appears to be growing, and there seems to be no end in sight. One question that continues to cause alarm is whether technology—and the use of smartphones in particular—is the cause of such mounting unh... LEARN MORE
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Dr. Karl Moore and the Nuances of Generational Leadership
As a professor at the McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management and for +25 years as a Fellow and an Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College, Oxford University, Dr. Karl Moore spends a lot of time interacting with the current and future l... LEARN MORE
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Leading to Greatness with Jim Reid
An accomplished executive and trusted advisor to seven CEOs, Jim Reid has navigated significant change and immense pressure to build winning teams that outperform competitors. He has coached, advised and developed thousands of aspiring leaders as CHR... LEARN MORE
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Céline Schillinger and Dare to Un-Lead
A leadership thinker and practitioner, Céline Schillinger has been recognized multiple times for her innovative engagement initiatives in the corporate world. After a plentiful business career across several continents, Céline now runs her own cons... LEARN MORE
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Co-founder and CEO of Go1.com, Andrew Barnes
Andrew Barnes is the co-founder and CEO of GO1.com, one of the world’s largest onboarding, compliance, and professional development platforms.

He is a Rhodes Scholar, has a Masters in Science and Education from Oxford Univer... LEARN MORE
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Co-founder and COO of Learn to Win, Sasha Seymore
Sasha Seymore is the co-founder and COO of Learn to Win, a software platform that unlocks “Last Mile Learning” for organizations.

What is Last Mile Learning? It’s the critical operational knowledge unique to every team. ... LEARN MORE
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Mondo Cozmo’s New Album and his Fantastic Sense of Purpose
Mondo Cozmo is the performing name of Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Joshua Ostrander.

His music boasts the bold, expansive sound of the likes of Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, Beck, and various hip-hop artists.
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Daniel H. Pink and the Nonsense of Having No Regrets
“No regrets.” You’ve heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life.

That’s nonsense, even dangerous, says New York Times best-selling author Daniel H. Pink in his latest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backwa... LEARN MORE
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Altria Vice-President of Communications Megan Witherspoon and the State of Today’s Corporate Culture
Megan Witherspoon serves as Vice President, Communications for Altria. She leads communications and engagement strategies across multiple audiences on behalf of the Altria family of companies in this role.

In her 17 years at A... LEARN MORE
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McDonald’s Managing Director Dan Camp and Spending 30+ Years in Leadership Roles
Have you ever thought was it was like to work in a single organization for 30+ years? Have you ever considered how cool it might be and what career development greatness might come of it?

Dan Camp has. Since 1988, Dan has work... LEARN MORE
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Royal Mail Letter Carrier Phil Goddard and the Path to Career Enlightenment
Have you ever considered changing careers altogether? Have you ever thought about making a 180-degree workplace turn? Have you ever shifted from being a longstanding sales account executive in telecom to becoming a Royal Mail Letter Carrier in Englan... LEARN MORE
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Psychologist Lee Chambers and the State of Organizations
Lee Chambers is an award-winning British psychologist, coach and entrepreneur.

Featured widely across the media, from the Telegraph to Vogue and the Guardian, and trusted by companies such as Indeed, Reebok, TalkTalk and Oppo ... LEARN MORE
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Dr. Maja Korica and the Problems with Leadership
Dr. Maja Korica is Associate Professor of Management and Organisation at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. Her research focuses on understanding complex and rarely seen organizational settings, particularly at the top of organizational ... LEARN MORE
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Management Thinker Extraordinaire Henry Mintzberg
Henry Mintzberg is a writer and educator, mostly about managing originations, developing managers, and rebalancing societies but he is also an outdoorsman and collector of beaver sculptures. He has authored 20 books, including Managers not MBAs, Simp... LEARN MORE
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Mastering Community with Christine Porath
Christine Porath is a tenured professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. She’s the author of Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace and her latest, Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves ... LEARN MORE
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Redesigning Work with Lynda Gratton
Professor Lynda Gratton is a global thought-leader on the future of work. Based on thirty years of research into the technological, demographic, cultural and societal trends that are shaping work, and building on what we learnt through our experience... LEARN MORE
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The Joy of Work with Bruce Daisley
Bruce Daisley is a best-selling author and technology leader from the UK. He has become regarded as one of the most respected thought leaders on the subject of workplace culture and the future of work.

He spent 12 years runnin... LEARN MORE
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The Success Factor with Ruth Gotian
Dr. Ruth Gotian, social scientist and chief learning officer and assistant professor of education in anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss her new book, The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset a... LEARN MORE
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CEO of Goodable, Muhammad Lila
CEO of Goodable, Muhammad Lila, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss how Goodable became the good news news outlet.

In this episode, Muhammad discusses his war zone news correspondent days and how they gave birth to the idea of Goo... LEARN MORE
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Workplace Toxins with Dr. Liane Davey
The co-founder of 3Coze and best-selling author, Dr. Liane Davey, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss toxins in the workplace.

In this episode, Liane outlines five key workplace toxins and provides wonderful insights on how they c... LEARN MORE
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Author Dorie Clark Discusses The Long Game
Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Dorie Clark, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss her new book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World.

In this podcast, Dorie discusses some clever strategies to... LEARN MORE
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Cirque Du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre
Chairman of Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss life at the company as well as his new book, Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Work and Life.

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How To Begin with Michael Bungay Stanier
The founder of Box of Crayons and best-selling author, Michael Bungay Stanier, joins Dan Pontefract to discuss his new book, How To Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters.

In this podcast, Michael not only chats about the b... LEARN MORE
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