HeartWired: Emotionally-Intelligent Leadership for an AI World

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: Building the Digital World: AI, Security, and Why Human Judgment Still Matters Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Andrew Koberlein Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired , Dr. MJ welcomes Andrew Koberlein, a technology leader whose career began during the earliest days of global digital communications. Andrew reflects on his work d...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: Kind, Not Nice: Building Human Leaders in a Robotic World Host: Dr. MJ Guest: David Shar, PhD, SHRM-SCP, President & Founder, Illuminate PMC Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with David Shar — behavioral scientist, organizational consultant, and lecturer in the University of Maryland's I/O...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: The Last 20%: How a CFO Uses AI, Reads Rooms, and Tells Clients What They Don't Want to Hear Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Jay Kaplan, Co-Founder & Principal, Tuross Group Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Jay Kaplan — co-founder and principal of Tuross Group, an outsourced financial operations...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: Know Thyself First: The Self-Awareness Foundation Every Leader Needs in an AI World Host: Dr. MJ Vignone Episode Type: Solo — Teaching Episode Episode Summary In this solo teaching episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ goes deep on the first — and most foundational — competency of emotional intelligence: self-awareness. Building on...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: The Human Spark: Why AI Needs You More Than You Need It Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Jim Sterne, AI Business Strategist, Author & Founder, Digital Analytics Association Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Jim Sterne — author of fourteen books, consultant to the world's largest companies, and one...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: AI as a Human Amplifier: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Time We're Getting Back Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Mike Wald, Executive Coach, Brand Strategist & AI Integration Advisor Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Mike Wald — executive coach, trained anthropologist, and CMO of bouti...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: Words, Trust, and the Human Voice: Leading and Writing in the Age of AI Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Valerie Cantella, Communication Strategist, Author & Book Coach Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Valerie Cantella — award-winning communication strategist, public service veteran, and book coac...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: Teaching the Machine to Care: AI, Grief, and the Future of Human Leadership Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Kristina Galvez, Ph. D., Supply Chain Leader, Author & Founder of Grief Graceful Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Kristina Galvez — aerospace defense supply chain leader, psychologically tr...

Episode Title Leading with Humanity in Crisis: AI, Empathy, and Disaster Relief with Kerri Murray Host Dr. MJ Guest Kerri Murray — President of ShelterBox USA Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World, Dr. MJ sits down with Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA , to explore what emotionally intelligent leadership looks like on the front l...

Episode Title: AI Is Not Neutral: Leading with Awareness, Identity, and Responsibility Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Dr. Okokon O. Udo, Leadership Scholar, Coach & Founder of SoulEngineering LLC Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired , Dr. MJ sits down with Dr. Okokon O. Udo—a scholar, coach, and self-described “engineer of the soul”—to explore the deeper human implications of artificial intellig...

Show Notes: Heartwired – Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Episode Title: The Creative Process in an AI World: Mindfulness, Trust, and Lateral Thinking Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Kathy Leader, Founder of The Art Process Studio Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ speaks with Kathy Leader, founder of The Art Process Studio, about the role of creativity in an AI-driven world. Kathy shares...

Episode Title: Hiring for Authenticity: Emotional Intelligence, Discernment, and Building the Right Teams Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Julie Spear, CEO of Jewels Talent Solutions, LLC Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired, Dr. MJ sits down with Julie Spear, CEO of Jewels Talent Solutions, LLC, to explore what it really takes to hire the right people in today’s fast-paced, AI-influenced hiring lands...

Host: Dr. MJ Guest: Jake Pasimi, Digital Marketing Strategist & Villanova University Professor Episode Summary In this episode of Heartwired , Dr. MJ sits down with Jake Pasimi—a leader with over 15 years of experience spanning D2C brands and SaaS martech—to discuss where technology meets humanity. Jake shares his "Batman" persona as a professor at Villanova University, where he has spent a de...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how emotional intelligence empowers us as leaders in the rapidly advancing age of AI. I have the privilege of sitting down with Noah Daniels, Senior Vice President of Market Development at Simpson Strong-Tie. Noah’s career is a remarkable journey that seamlessly blends technical expertise with a true people-first philosophy. He’s known for championing emo...

Welcome to HeartWired! I’m Dr. MJ, and today’s episode is packed with powerful insights for anyone curious (or a little apprehensive) about navigating the intersection of AI, leadership, and being authentically human in a tech-driven world. Hilary Bilbrey is not just an award-winning author and speaker; she’s a true thought leader in emotional intelligence, resilience, and authentic leadership. Hi...

Welcome back to HeartWired! I’m Dr. MJ, your host, and in this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Gemma Sharp, a powerhouse in the worlds of epidemiology, mental health, and ethical AI innovation. Gemma is not only a professor and globally-minded researcher but also the founder of the Global Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders and CEO of her own AI mental health technology company....

Welcome back to another episode of HeartWired: the podcast where we explore how emotionally intelligent leadership can thrive in an AI-powered world. I’m your host, Dr. Mary Jean Vignone, and in this episode, we’re diving into the future of banking, risk, compliance, and the undeniable human element at the core of technological change. In this insightful conversation, I sat down with Laurel Sykes,...

Welcome to HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World! In this episode, I dive deep into the intersection of intuition, leadership, and artificial intelligence with the dynamic Deborah Deras. With three decades of corporate experience, a focus on AI education, and an inspiring outlook on emotionally intelligent leadership, Deborah brings a fresh perspective to today’s rapidly c...

Welcome back to HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World! I’m Dr. Mary Jean Vignone, your host, and in this episode, we dive deep into the crossroads of technology, education, and emotional intelligence with our incredible guest, Alan Sitomer–award-winning educator, CEO of Mastery Coding, and author of 23 books. Alan Sitomer’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From his b...

Welcome back to HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World! I’m Dr. MJ, your host, and in this episode, we dive deep into where cutting-edge technology meets true human empathy in mental health. Joining me is the remarkable Mehek Mohan, co-founder of Kahani—a personalized, gamified recovery platform supporting people with eating disorders using evidence-based therapy and artifi...

Welcome back to HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for the AI World! I’m Dr. MJ, and in this insightful episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming one of America’s most beloved community organizations: the YMCA. This episode is all about blending heart and technology—showing how emotional intelligence and intentional governance can make AI work for people, not th...

Welcome to another episode of HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership in an AI World! I’m Dr. Mary Jean Vignone, and today’s episode is extra special for me as I’m joined by my longtime mentor, coach, and true business visionary—Mark Sylvester. Mark Sylvester is a thought leader with decades of experience at the cutting edge of technology and leadership. He is a Creativity Strategist, AI In...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of HeartWired: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World ! I’m Dr. Mary Jean Vignone, and I’m so excited to kick off our journey into the intersection of technology and humanity. As your host, I’ve spent over 20 years coaching leaders from banking executives to emerging entrepreneurs, and I firmly believe that emotional intelligence is our greatest human s...

HeartWired: Emotionally-Intelligent Leadership for an AI World is the podcast where technology meets humanity, and where leadership requires more than just technical expertise. In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and algorithms, what truly sets us apart is our ability to connect, empathize, and lead with heart. This show explores what it means to be human in a te...