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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Atlassian’s Dom Price shares with Alexis and Sally his predictions on how radically different the world of work will look in the next ten years thanks to technology and AI. For more, check out the full conversation AI And The Future Of Work with Atlassian Futurist Dom Price at the link in the sh...

In this We Are Human Leaders conversation, author and organizational psychologist Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shares insights from his latest book: Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead). We discuss the complexities of authenticity in leadership, emphasizing that the common advice to 'just be yourself' can be misleading. He explores the psychological underpinning...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Professor Ellen Langer shares with Alexis and Sally how to make decisions differently, so that you can find new solutions rather than simply repeat patterns of behaviour which briefly touches on her research into the Illusion of Control.  For more, check out the full conversation Mind Body...

In the latest episode of the We Are Human Leaders podcast, we explore a topic that's inescapable right now: disruption. In this dense-with-wisdom conversation, Sally Clarke and Alexis Zahner sit down with Terence Mauri, a global authority on leadership and disruption. They explore the concept of disruption, emphasizing its role in learning and growth rather than just technology. Terence introduces...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Tracey Spicer shares with Alexis and Sally how organisations can gain a competitive advantage in a challenging labour market through ethical AI. And how to use AI to create Protopia. For more, check out the full conversation Built In Bias: The Potential And Perils Of AI For Leaders And Workplace...

Busyness is killing productivity and harming workplace culture. Here's how to counter it for amazing results at individual, team and organizational levels. In this conversation, author and expert Megan Reitz discusses the dangers of busyness in modern leadership and the importance of spacious thinking and mindfulness. She emphasizes the need for leaders to create environments that foster spaciousn...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Amy Finlay-Jones shares with us how Self-Compassion can help us become a more effective leader, and how we can use this to connect with our team. For more, check out the full conversation with Amy right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/self-compassion-amy-finlay-jones For now, enjo...

In this insight-packed conversation, Stephan Meier discusses the importance of a human-centric approach to the future of work, emphasizing that technology should augment human capabilities rather than replace them. He outlines the benefits of an employee-first workplace, including increased productivity, innovation, and employee retention. Stephan also highlights the shift in perspective where emp...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Martin Gutmann shares with us How History's Unseen Leaders Light the Way and the hero’s journey narrative that pervades how we think about leadership. For more, check out the full conversation with Martin here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/the-unseen-leader-martin-gutmann For now, en...

Workplace relationships are a natural part of being human. Neither good or bad, they’re inevitable. In the wake of the Coldplay Jumbotron scandal, workplace relationships — especially cheating and affairs — have been thrust into the spotlight. And everyone seems to have their own opinion on them, so we decided to ask a relationship psychologist for some advice. In this conversation, rela...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Amy Gallo shares with us her top tips for dealing with Passive Aggressive people, and what is really driving this behaviour. For more, check out the full conversation with Amy at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/working-with-difficult-people-amy-gallo For now, enjoy! Hoste...

How we work today, isn’t how we’ll work tomorrow. Here’s what a world-leading Work Futurist told us about AI and the future of work. In this conversation, We Are Human Leaders hosts Alexis Zahner and Sally Clarke discuss the profound changes in work culture brought about by the pandemic, the resurgence of old management practices, and the need for flexibility and trust in the future of work with A...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith shares with us the seven key types of rest we all need, and how rest is distinctly different from sleep. For more, check out the full conversation with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/resttosuccess For now, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. Se...

More often than not, the people we lead aren’t like us. Whether by gender, race, culture, or generation, the workplace is a melting pot of difference and leading people who aren’t like you is critical to success.  So how do we do it? Enter Ally Leadership. A step away from performative and outdated leadership, and a stem into truly understanding, and getting the most from the brilliant human...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Heather Younger shares with us her definition of active listening and the 5 aspects of how to be an amazing active listener. For more, check out the full conversation with Heather right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/activelistening For now, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Leaders face unpreceded rates if change, volatility and uncertainty right now. Here’s the six skills they need to meet these challenges and succeed. In this episode, Alexis Zahner and Sally Clarke discuss the pressing challenges leaders face in today's volatile environment, focusing on technological disruption, geopolitical tensions and navigating the complexities of modern work environments, and...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Sarah Langslow shares with us how powerful our micro-interactions can be to building positive and connected relationships in the workplace, and beyond. For more, check out the full conversation with Sarah Langslow right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/do-sweat-small-stuff-sarah-la...

In this transformative episode of We Are Human Leaders , we sat down in Sydney with Wendy Smith—renowned expert on paradox and co-author of Both/And Thinking —to explore how shifting from either/or decision-making to both/and thinking can unlock deeper clarity, resilience, and creativity in leadership and life. Wendy walks us through the concept of paradox: the ongoing, often uncomfortable tension...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Morra Aarons Mele shares with us How to Turn Your Anxiety into a Superpower. For more, check out the full conversation with Morra right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/rethinkinganxiety For now, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this incredible episode we’re discussing The Power of Mattering with Zach Mercurio. We admire Zach’s work, so much so he’s officially our first repeat guest on We Are Human Leaders! His poignant new book The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance is arguably one of the most needed in the world right now! In this conversation Zach shares with us the damning data on...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Todd Kashdan shares with us the difference between productive and destructive disagreement, and how the labels we place on ourselves can stop us from truly understanding the perspectives of others. For more, check out the full conversation with Todd Kashdan right here https://www.wearehumanleade...

Burnout is a red hot topic right now and for good reason. The State of Workplace Burnout Report 2025 shows that 35% of us globally are experiencing burnout. In this episode my usual co-host Sally Clarke dons her researcher’s hat alongside Dr. John Chan as Co-Authors of the State of Workplace Burnout Report 2025. We discuss their very important research from the report. Now in its fifth year, it sh...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Garry Ridge shares with us the WD40 secret in achieving a 98% employee engagement rate, and how coaching your employees can radically shift how they view their job. For more, check out the full conversation with Garry Ridge right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/humancentredleader...

Have you ever felt out of control in your career? Subject to the whims of your boss and internal politics? What if you could take back that power and drastically amplify your professional profile – in the space of a few simple, impactful conversations? Well, you can, by Managing Up. In this conversation we asked Melody Wilding, author of the brand new ‘Managing Up, How to Get What You Need from th...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Iman Oubou shares with us how to end self sabotage and why this is so important for leaders at work and beyond. For more, check out the full conversation with Iman at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/episode8selfsabotage For now, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...