Flourishing Leaders Podcast

What does it mean to know , love , and inspire the people you lead? In this episode of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Scott sits down with two extraordinary leaders—Dr. Katy Granville-Chapman and Ms. Emmie Bidston—for a heart-opening conversation about character, flourishing, and the transformative power of leadership rooted in love. Katy and Emmie share powerful insights from their acclaimed b...

In this illuminating episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Dr. Scott Parsons is joined by internationally renowned philosopher and scholar of character education, Professor Kristján Kristjánsson . Together, they explore the powerful intersections of moral philosophy, moral psychology, and moral education , charting how these once-parallel fields are converging in exciting new ways. The conv...

What if your greatest strength as a leader, athlete, or high-performer isn’t just in what you do —but how you show up ? In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Scott sits down with Gina Tucci-Karnisovas , an elite mental performance coach, licensed counselor, and founder of Beyond the Scoreboards . With decades of experience in sports psychology, mental health, and high-perfo...

What does it take to move from managing people… to unleashing their greatness? In this high-impact episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Scott sits down with Stephen M.R. Covey , bestselling author of The Speed of Trust , and David Kasperson , his longtime collaborator and co-author of Trust & Inspire . Together, they explore a powerful paradigm shift that is reshaping leadership around...

What if the key to flourishing isn’t found in doing more—but in being more present? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Scott welcomes Dr. Cortland Dahl —a scientist, author, meditation teacher, and Chief Contemplative Officer at Healthy Minds Innovations . Cort’s life journey has taken him from monasteries in Asia to neuroscience labs in the U.S., a...

What if flourishing—at both the individual and organizational level—came down to the agreements we make every day? In this enlightening episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , Scott welcomes Dr. Jim Ritchie-Dunham, a global leader in the science of abundance and founder of the field known as pactoecography —the study of human agreements that shape our lives, relationships, and institutions. J...

What if you only had 4,000 Mondays to live—and you’d already spent half of them? In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , my Guest Co-host, Jason Viyar and I are joined by Jodi Wellman—executive coach, speaker, and author of You Only Die Once . Jodi invites us into a conversation that’s as life-affirming as it is mortality-facing. Her message is simple, bold, and backed by positive psy...

What does it really take to pursue our biggest, boldest goals—and thrive while doing it?  In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Scott sits down with Caroline Adams Miller, one of the world’s leading experts on goal setting, grit, and positive psychology. A bestselling author, speaker, and trailblazer in the field, Caroline brings decades of research and lived experience to t...

In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast , I sit down with 3x MLB All-Star and beloved broadcaster Sean Casey , affectionately known as “The Mayor.” We explore Sean’s remarkable journey—from the dugout to the broadcast booth to the inner life of a flourishing leader. Sean shares timeless lessons on humility, perseverance, character, and purpose , all grounded in his love for the game and...

World-renowned author and happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar unpacks how leaders can foster meaning, joy, and atifragility — personally and organizationally. Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast ! Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey. Learn more at: Flourishing Leade...

Brian Johnson, Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, shares insights on activating heroic potential, building virtuous habits, and living a flourishing life every day. Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast ! Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey. Lea...

Welcome to The Flourishing Leaders Podcast with Dr. Scott Parsons. This is your invitation to explore what it truly means to lead—and live—with character, virtue, courage, and purpose. In this trailer, you’ll hear a preview of Season 1’s inspiring guest lineup, including global thought leaders in psychology, philosophy, sports, business, health, and the arts. Together, we explore how flourishing i...