The People Equation

In this episode of Leading Like a Human (in the Real World) , we sit down with Eden S. Braun to talk about what leadership actually looks like when the pressure is real. From navigating difficult conversations to building authentic relationships that create opportunity, this conversation explores how strong leaders grow through connection, trust, and consistency over time. We dive into the importa...

In Episode 3 of Leading Like a Human (in the Real World) , Taylor Walker sits down with educational leader Heather Holliday to explore what leadership looks like when people come before process. With more than 30 years of experience spanning the classroom, school administration, district leadership, and South Carolina charter school accountability, Heather shares how authentic connection, empathy,...

Most leaders say they “invest in people.” But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode of The People Equation , part of the mini-series Leading Like a Human (in the Real World) , Taylor Walker sits down with Kyle Ali to unpack how opportunity is really created inside organizations—and why it so often goes to the most visible, not the most capable. This conversation challenges...

Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes joins The People Equation mini series for a real conversation on where empathy, bias, and leadership collide. We unpack what it actually means to lead with empathy—and why good intentions don’t always translate into real impact. From navigating bias and recovering from microaggressions to building authentic connection and executive presence, this episode challenges leaders to...