Love Lead Change

Summer Sparks: The Power of Values in Leadership Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Chris Hirst ***Get your free copy of our Season 1 Souvenir Guide here*** - https://a-human-workplace.myflodesk.com/llc-souvenir-guide-2025 In this episode of Summer Sparks, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith reflect on their journey through the series, discussing the transition f...

Summer Sparks: Embracing Leadership Vulnerability Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Gary Keogh ***Get your free copy of our Season 1 Souvenir Guide here*** - https://a-human-workplace.myflodesk.com/llc-souvenir-guide-2025 In this episode, Simon Phillips and Renee Smith reflect on their personal experiences and insights from their conversation with Gary Keog...

Summer Sparks: Embracing Authenticity in Leadership Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Kate Blackburn ***Get your free copy of our Season 1 Souvenir Guide here*** - https://a-human-workplace.myflodesk.com/llc-souvenir-guide-2025 Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/leading-with-love-in-public-health] In this episode...

Summer Sparks: Leadership with Love: Managing Resources Wisely Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Wil Johnson Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/diversity-equity-and-inclusion] In this episode of Summer Sparks, Simon Phillips and Renee Smith reflect on the transition from summer to autumn, sharing personal anecdote...

Summer Sparks: Leading with Compassion: The Key to Employee Well-Being Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Jim Loter Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/beyond-the-family-metaphor] In this episode, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith reflect on the importance of compassionate leadership and connecting employees to their p...

Summer Sparks: The Power of Role Clarity in Teams Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Tara C. Smith Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/public-sector-leadership-transformed] In this episode, Simon Phillips and Renee Smith reflect on their summer experiences and delve into key insights from their conversation with Tar...

Summer Sparks: The Power of Clarity in Leadership Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Jim Conti Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/the-heart-of-high-performance] In this episode, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith reflect on their conversation with Jim Conti, focusing on themes of leadership, hiring practices, and the i...

Summer Sparks: Navigating Change with Compassion Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Joanna Zak Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/navigating-hard-times-with-heart] In this episode of Summer Sparks, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith explore the themes of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the importance of being p...

Summer Sparks: The Power of Honesty in Leadership Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Tatiana Machado-Griffin Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/building-trust-through-connection] In this episode of Summer Sparks, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith explore the themes of honesty and appreciation in leadership. They refle...

Summer Sparks: The Art of Loving Leadership in Hard Moments Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Chris Conley Listen to the full episode: [https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change/episodes/revolutionizing-leadership] Can you really let someone go with love? And how do you create a culture where people tell you the truth? Simon and Renée dive into insights from...

Summer Sparks: Beyond Words - Leading with Heart Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their episode with Julie Schreiber Listen to the full episode: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ikNDtC89qajF68VLRmLtY?si=a634c0c6d3504d69] What if the secret to better leadership isn't in what you say, but how you feel? Simon and Renée explore a game-changing insight from Julie Schreiber, laughter...

Summer Sparks: The Power of Seeing People as Humans Hosts: Simon Phillips & Renée Smith discussing their conversation with Rick Gage Listen to the full episode: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ram6ZbCEjaHJ8INt0vRhM?si=e3fa78376bf44a63] What happens when you stop seeing colleagues as problems and start seeing them as people? In this powerful summer episode, Simon and Renée explore a game-cha...

In this episode of the Love Lead Change podcast, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Chris Hirst, CEO of Bespak, discussing the importance of love in leadership and workplace culture. Chris shares his journey from laboratory work to CEO, emphasizing the significance of trust, care, and values in fostering a positive work environment. The conversation explores the impact of a loving workplac...

In this episode of the Love Lead Change podcast, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Gary Keough, a former Global Marketing Director and a leader in psychological safety. They explore themes of leadership, kindness, self-love, and the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making. Gary shares his journey and insights on how to unlock potential in teams, the significance of creating...

In this episode of the Love Lead Change podcast, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Kate Blackburn, the Director of Public Health for Wiltshire. They explore the essence of loving leadership, the importance of team dynamics, and the personal experiences that shape leadership philosophies. Kate shares her journey, emphasising the significance of love in the workplace, the challenges of self...

In this episode of the Love, Lead, Change podcast, hosts Simon Phillips and René Smith engage with Will Johnson, a changemaker and Chief DEI Officer for Snohomish County. The conversation explores the significance of love in the workplace, the journey to self-love, and the challenges of leadership in a politically charged environment. Will shares insights on building bridges, fostering connections...

In this conversation, Jim Loter discusses the concept of loving leadership, emphasizing the importance of love in the workplace and how it can enhance team dynamics and employee satisfaction. He reflects on his personal experiences and the challenges of integrating love into leadership practices, while also addressing the potential pitfalls of misapplying these concepts. The discussion highlights...

In this conversation, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Tara C. Smith, a seasoned public sector leader, discussing the transformative power of love in leadership. Tara shares her journey in public service, emphasizing the importance of trust, vulnerability, and self-care in creating a positive workplace culture. The discussion explores practical strategies for embedding love in leadership...

In this insightful episode of LoveLeadChange, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith are joined by Jim Conti, who works at a venture capital firm providing HR and operational consulting for their portfolio companies. Jim brings valuable experience in creating people-first cultures and supporting early-stage startups in their growth journey. Jim shares his perspective on love in the workplace, emphasizing...

In this insightful episode of LoveLeadChange , Simon Phillips and Renée Smith are joined by Joanna Zak, Senior Director of Workplace Experience at Sprout Social and a seasoned leader in operations, planning, and people management. Joanna brings over 15 years of experience in fostering workplace cultures that prioritize connection, clarity, and authenticity. Joanna shares her journey from the nonpr...

In this episode of the Love Lead Change podcast, Simon Phillips and Renée Smith engage with Tatiana Machado-Griffin, an administrative business partner at Sprout Social and author of 'Let's Connect as Humans.' The conversation explores the significance of love in the workplace, emphasizing care, trust, and connection as essential elements of effective leadership. Tatiana shares her experiences tra...

In this heartfelt episode of LoveLeadChange , Simon Phillips and Renée Smith sit down with Chris Conley, interim president and CEO of the Metropolitan Planning Council, founder of Abundant Professional, and a pioneer in human-centered design. Chris brings a wealth of experience in fostering compassionate workplace cultures, blending innovative practices with a deep commitment to care and connectio...

In this uplifting episode of *Love, Lead, Change*, hosts Simon Phillips and Renée Smith welcome Julie Schreiber, a world-renowned laughter yoga instructor, mental health counselor, music educator, and advocate for joy in the workplace. As the founder of "Connecting the Pieces," Julie brings unique perspectives on integrating love, compassion, and intentional laughter to create supportive and resil...

In this engaging episode of the *Love, Lead, Change* podcast, hosts Simon Phillips and Renée Smith sit down with Rick Gage, a seasoned executive leader and current Executive Director of the Center for a Loving Workplace. Known for his transformative approach to leadership and fostering environments that prioritize humanity, Rick shares stories and insights from his 40+ years of experience in roles...

Simon Phillips and Renée Smith discuss their new podcast, Love Lead Change. What's it all about? Why they think it is needed now and what they hope to achieve through their conversations, with each other, and with their Guests. Simon and Renée are experienced practitioners of loving leadership and creating cultures within which Love can thrive and Fear is eliminated. They'll be bringing all this e...