The Best Boss - Presented by Diane Scott

Former Chief Digital Officer Geert Van Mol didn't lead a banking digital transformation with a playbook; he did it with Music Thinking.  In this episode, Geert breaks down the five-step model he used to build one of the world's top mobile banking apps, drawing parallels between how great bands create and how great leaders lead. Diane and Geert cover why listening is the most undervalued...

What makes company culture more than a buzzword? In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , Diane Scott talks with Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays , founder of Great Mondays , and host of Great Mondays Radio. For over 15 years, Josh has guided leaders in creating meaningful and sustainable cultures that attract and retain top talent. Josh shares why culture is not a one-time initiative but a...

Disruptive employees can deliver results while quietly harming trust, morale, and performance. In this Best Boss episode, Diane Scott shares a practical three-step process leaders can use to turn disruption into constructive impact. Learn how to take full ownership, replace trigger-driven reactions with intentional responses, and repair relationships so that culture and performance improve togethe...

Disruptive employees can deliver results while quietly harming trust, morale, and performance. In this Best Boss episode, Diane Scott shares a practical three-step process leaders can use to turn disruption into constructive impact. Learn how to require full ownership, replace trigger-driven reactions with chosen responses, and repair relationships so culture and performance improve together. What...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , Diane Scott sits down with Dr. Katherine Meese, a nationally recognized expert in organizational behavior and co-author of The Human Margin: Building the Foundations of Trust with Quint Studer. Dr. Meese is reshaping the future of healthcare leadership by bringing science-backed insights to one of the most critical aspects of organizational success: trust...

What if the best way to take care of patients is to stop putting them first? In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , Dr. Britt Berrett, former hospital CEO, national speaker, and co-author of Patients Come Second , shares why prioritizing your team is the true foundation of exceptional healthcare. From turning around toxic work environments to redefining what it means to be a "best boss,&q...

Storytelling isn’t just for entertainment — it’s a leadership essential. Emmy-winning storyteller Corey Rosen joins Diane Scott to reveal how leaders can use simple storytelling structures to connect, inspire, and drive results. From turning anecdotes into compelling narratives to amplifying quiet voices within your team, this conversation offers actionable tools for leaders at any level. Discover...

How can leaders break the cycle of silence and create workplaces where every voice matters? In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , Diane Scott sits down with Elaine Lin Hering , author of Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully . Together, they explore how silence takes root in organizations—and how the best bosses foster environments where people feel s...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , Diane Scott talks with Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti, founder of Lodestone People Consulting, about the intersection of leadership, business strategy, and behavioral science. Sandy works with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to align leadership teams and accelerate value through people. She shares how the best bosses create trust-based environmen...

What causes good people to become bad bosses? In this thought-provoking episode, Diane Scott welcomes Jamie Woolf, former Director of Culture at Pixar and current CEO of Creativity Partners. Jamie shares how leaders can unintentionally drift into negative patterns due to what she calls “power blindness.” Drawing on decades of coaching experience and her work at Pixar, Jamie unpacks how self-awaren...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , host Diane Scott welcomes Dr. Gregory Argyros, President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Senior Vice President at MedStar Health. Known for his people-first leadership style and transformational approach to organizational culture, Dr. Argyros reveals the philosophy behind his success: focus on people, and the outcomes will follow. You’ll hear ho...

 What happens when humility meets ambition in leadership? Join host Diane Scott and award-winning professor Amer Kaissi as they explore the surprising combination that creates extraordinary leaders. Discover how some of the most successful leaders balance these seemingly opposing traits and why this matters for anyone aspiring to make a lasting impact.  Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Diane: Dia...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , host Diane Scott sits down with executive coach and author Jessica Pryce-Jones to explore how intuition shapes the best leaders. From understanding how to trust your instincts to learning how intuition can create stronger teams, Jessica shares actionable advice and personal anecdotes that will inspire you to tap into your own inner guidance.  Discover how...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast , host Diane Scott sits down with Paula Neimann, Head of Global Talent for the Global Portfolio Division at Takeda . Paula shares her invaluable insights on leading a diverse, multicultural team across 77 countries and managing talent in a remote-first world. Dive in as she reveals her strategies for fostering trust, cultivating a growth mindset, and buildi...

In this episode of the Best Boss Podcast , host Diane Scott sits down with Elke Reichart , Chief Digital and Sustainability Officer at Infineon Technologies to explore what it truly means to be a successful leader. With a career spanning top leadership roles at HP, TUI Group, and now Infineon, Elke shares her unique approach to leadership, which she calls "Management as a Service" (MaaS)...

In this captivating episode of the Best Boss Podcast, host Diane Scott takes listeners on an unexpected journey to Wrexham, Wales, where Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney redefine trust in leadership.  Discover how these unlikely football club owners won over a skeptical community and learn valuable lessons that can transform your leadership style. From the importance of one-on-one...

Join Diane Scott and guest Aaron Bujnowski in this enlightening episode of the "Best Boss" podcast as they explore what truly sets exceptional leaders apart. Through their rich experiences and ongoing research, they delve into the rare qualities that make a boss effective and genuinely transformative.  Discover the profound impact these leaders have on their teams and the legacy they lea...

Join Diane Scott as she embarks on a journey to redefine leadership through the lens of those who've inspired and transformed their teams. In this inaugural episode of "The Best Boss," Diane draws on two decades of experience as an executive coach, sharing riveting anecdotes and insights from global leaders.  Dive into the stories of the most impactful bosses, understand what sets t...