Why Lead?

Dive into the future of leadership with renowned researcher Dr. Brian R. Spisak as he explores the transformative realm of Computational Leadership. With insights from industry giants at IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, and more, discover how simulations, AI, and network analysis revolutionize leadership practices. Uncover concrete strategies for enhancing remote collaboration, evidence-based techn...

You will discover the power of self-accountability, learning to greet yourself with humility and make amends when your actions misalign with your values. Alexsys guides us through a decade-by-decade relationship inventory, emphasizing the importance of compassion and forgiveness. The conversation delves into heart-centered leadership, challenging binary thinking in the corporate world, and cultiva...

Welcome to a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of transformational leadership in Africa. Join Prof. Kitila Mkumbo and me, Ben Owden as I sit down with the author, Dr. Lucy S. Newman, to unravel the intricate layers of her book, "African Leaders’ Tête À Tête: Navigating Entity Design And Prioritization For Systemic Outcomes." In this enlightening dialogue, Dr. Newm...

Join the conversation as Matthias Sutter, renowned economist and author, reveals the surprising intricacies of leadership and human behavior. Unraveling the mysteries behind successful teams, he delves into the power of charisma, the impact of imitating others, and the vital role of a leader's social image. From the surprising habits of Mozart to the critical distinction between managers and...

Unveil the secrets to a more peaceful and purposeful life with Jeremie Kubichek on the latest episode! Discover how to quantify and manage your peace using the groundbreaking Peace Index. Dive deep into the journey of finding your unique purpose, breaking free from external expectations. Learn the art of balance for increased influence, explore communication mastery to prevent breakdowns, and unlo...

In this episode, Ben sits down with Ms. Christine Musisi, a leader with over 23 years of experience in the development field. Discover the power of love and integrity in leadership, and the importance of saying no for personal growth. Gain wisdom on family-work balance and the pivotal role of self-affirmation. Christine's story is a beacon of inspiration, urging us to find purpose, volunteer,...

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher, and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the misconceptions around happiness, particularly the belief that material success leads to happiness. Tal argues that money is a means to an end, not an end in itself and that pursuing it as such can lead to disappointment and unhappiness. Instead, he sugg...

The guest speaker, Dr. JJ Peterson, shares his expertise in branding and marketing and highlights how leaders can use storytelling to build trust, foster effective team building, and get buy-in from their teams. He emphasizes that storytelling is a critical skill that leaders in the 21st century need to develop if they want to achieve long-term success. Dr. Peterson discusses the four main charact...

I’d like to share a leadership conversation I had with an Amb. Ombeni Sefue. It covers various topics such as reading, change management, and growth mindset. Our guest served as Chief Secretary to the President of Tanzania and excelled as a diplomat. He also worked closely with two presidents and currently serves as the board chair for Uongozi Leadership Institute.  Important Links * Join Thrive i...

In today’s episode, we are exploring learning and growth, competition, and self-care as tools of empowerment in leadership. And in the course of this exploration, Ngasuma shares a leadership philosophy that has proven useful for her in her journey.  Ngasuma Kanyeka is a leader who started her own consulting firm in 2011 called Capacitate Consulting, a niche communication and strategy development f...

In today's episode, we're exploring how to build clusters without falling into the pitfalls of cluster imitation. We explore how to build sustainable innovation systems and many more ideas. I am joined by Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga, a leader passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), in both micro and quantum capacity. He is currently the Director General of the ICT Commission, an...

In today’s episode, we will be diving into the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization, and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life.  To have this conversation, I am joined by Joe Caruso, an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist, and a sought-after business advisor, who brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizatio...

In this episode, we explore many ideas. We dive deep into outcome independence and how one can develop the ability to focus on what one can control. We went on to discuss mimetic desire, a phenomenon that holds together and dictates the majority of our behavior, knowingly and unknowingly. We discussed how one can use mimetic desire to their advantage, and how when used well it can lead to original...

In today's episode, we are discussing a form of empowering delegation and how to build effective teams that will challenge you as a leader to keep growing. I am joined by Kwasi Frimpong the Head of Corporate Banking and Global Subsidiaries at Citi Bank, who is well-versed in Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, and Business Management. He has over 12 years of leadership experience and has...

In this episode, we talk about; how to become happier, how to show empathy, and avoid toxic positivity. The utility of being a person who suffers from mental health. And how we need to rethink our approach to pursuing happiness and develop a judgment-free approach to difficult conversations. To have this conversation I am joined by a licensed Counseling Psychologist. She specializes in helping peo...

We cannot solve today’s problems with the leadership that got us here. Based upon science, We the Leader presents a seismic shift in leadership theory and practice evolution. Through the distinctive practice of a curious conviction We, the Leader actualizes an organic diversity, equity, and inclusion operating system that accelerates next-level innovation, wise decisions, and in-sync execution. I...

We live in a world of rising uncertainty. We live in a world where there’s an abundance of information that is impossible to sort through, add to that the fact that many leaders, including you dear listener, are griding, hustling, going 200KM per hour, simply put, there is a lot to do, and very little time to do it, so many of us don’t have time to sort through information, to analyze what is pres...

What If I was to tell you there is a sure way of transforming and changing your organization from where it is to a place where it is more innovative, more adaptive, and more equipped and empowered to solve the increasingly complex problems your organization is facing. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the power of language and words in leadership. Its power to change your world and take your org...

The majority of initiatives that start off fail eventually. This is true of personal initiatives, as it is true of national initiatives. Sustainability seems to be a challenge for most people and organizations. Sustaining, maintaining, and doing so consistently is not easy. These are some of the things we will discuss in today’s episode.  Today's guest is Ms. Emma Oriyo, a corporate Affairs,...

In this episode, we're doing a leadership review based on the film, Dead Poets Society. We're looking at the power of Organization Culture, and how one can muster the courage to be a disruptor of culture.  Links:  TransAID https://www.transaid.org/ CEO's who cut their salaries during COVID https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/business/ceos-taking-pay-cuts-companies-survive-coronavir...

Imagine that tomorrow morning, some high-priced workplace consultant shows up at your job. This consultant is there to conduct a talent review: an assessment of all the people in your organization, including you. Who is indispensable in your org? Who is absolutely essential to the success of your organization? Who is notably dispensable? Who is easily replaced? And Who are all the people in betwee...

How can leaders create a space of psychological safety so that people are comfortable enough to actually communicate if they believe they’re incompetent to carry out a delegated task? I am joined by Murtaza Versi to discuss the art of delegating to empower.  Below are links to resources by Murtaza Versi To listen to a continuation of our Conversation Click the link below https://murtazaversi.co.tz...

Many of us are familiar with the phrase, Business as Usual . It’s a phrase that has survived many decades, but I am here to announce to you that the era of business as usual is gone, we’re now living in the age of Business Unusual . We live in a world of uncertainty, disruption, and black swan events, and so to thrive the people we lead and our demand more than business as usual, they demand that...

Being a business leader has become more challenging today. Challenges such as having multiple generations in the workplace, cultivating diversity yet building a cohesive culture everyone can own, black swan events like COVID disrupting how we work and how we view work. How do you play the long game in such an ever-changing, and increasingly complex business environment? 

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you are dissatisfied with how things are and you believe you have ideas on how to make things better but didn’t know how? Or maybe you knew how but you were not successful? Are you a leader who wants to create a space where the status quo is never permanent but ever-changing because your team and organization are creative, innovative, and always pushin...