Live+Work More Human

In this episode, Sally Clarke and Alexis Zahner discuss the rebranding of the podcast to 'Live+Work More Human' (formerly We Are Human Leaders), and the introduction of their new partner, Humanico. They emphasize the importance of human-centered outcomes in leadership and the need for connection in hybrid and remote teams. The conversation also highlights the exciting themes and topics planned for...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from Live and Work More Human. In today’s Brain Snack, we share practical advice for driving more connection and belonging in hybrid and remote teams. And the do’s and don’ts for using online technology for connection, and how to best use time together wisely to drive deeper relationships. For more resources like this one, check out the Liv...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, we share advice for managers struggling to manage team productivity and not burn themselves out. This includes practical tips to help you manage up successfully. This is part of a four part brainsnack series where we answer your questions. For more, check resources like this one, check out the W...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, we discuss how to upskill for a future that’s uncertain and unpredictable. We share our expert insights on the mindsets and behaviours that will be critical for success now, and into the future. This is part of a four part Brain Snack series where we answer your questions. For more resources lik...

A must listen for everyone who wants to tap into their creativity with ease and intention! This thought-provoking conversation with authors of the brilliant new Innovation-ish Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden explores the multifaceted nature of innovation, emphasizing that it is not solely the domain of lone geniuses but rather a collaborative effort that requires curiosity, empathy, and humility. We...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Author and Disruption Expert Terence Mauri shares with Alexis and Sally his take on how leaders need to be framing disruption to harness change and remain relevant. He shares with us the risks of doing nothing in a rapidly changing world, and how AI is as much about people as it is about technol...

In this powerful conversation, author and global thought leader Ruchika T. Malhotra discusses her brilliant new book Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success , which challenges the traditional notions of competition in the workplace and life. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community, and an abundance mindset as essential elements for success. The wide-ranging discussion...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Relationship Psychologist Rachel Voysey shares with Alexis and Sally her advice on navigating romantic relationships in the workplace, especially in the early stages. She gives us the non-negotiable boundaries for keeping this professional, while still allowing our relationships to grow. For mor...

In this enlightening conversation, we speak with Tyler Rice, founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, exploring the concept of digital wellness and its significance in today's technology-driven world. Tyler unpacks his latest book, Tactical Disconnection: The Secret to Health, Happiness, and Productivity in an Always-on World and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between technology...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Mindfulness Expert Researcher Megan Reitz shares with Alexis and Sally her advice on how we can create more spaciousness in our increasingly busy and complex world. She shares the five fundamental pillars of spaciousness, and some practical insights to begin using these to escape the busyness ha...

In this exploratory conversation, author, executive coach and expert Muriel Wilkins discusses the concept of leadership blockages, exploring how beliefs can hinder effective leadership. She identifies seven common blockers that leaders face and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and unpacking these beliefs to foster personal and organizational growth. The personal, robust discussion highl...

Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today’s brain snack, Author and expert on Paradox Thinking, Wendy Smith shares with Alexis and Sally the dangers of either or thinking, and how this can keep us stuck both personally and professionally. She gives us language around what paradox thinking is, and her two key practical strategies to use paradox thinkin...

In this impactful conversation, Mark C. Crowley unpacks the critical shift from traditional employee engagement metrics to a focus on employee wellbeing. He emphasizes that wellbeing is not merely a perk but a fundamental driver of organizational success. The discussion highlights the importance of regular feedback, managerial accountability, and the role of love and positive emotions in leadershi...

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...