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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

Craig Dowden
Leadership
Positive Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Resilience
Self-Leadership
Feedback
Leadership Development
Psychological Safety
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Productivity
Positive Psychology
Curiosity
Self-Awareness
Workplace Culture
Gender Equality
Mindfulness
Authenticity
Organizational Culture
Cultural Intelligence

If you're passionate about mastering self-leadership, you're in the right place. I've dedicated my career to understanding the science and practice of positive leadership. I Integrate evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organizational excellence that will help you develop real-life solutions to solve your greatest challenges. Each week I'll... more

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What happens when you leave your routine behind to embrace uncertainty? DJ DiDonna, Harvard Business School senior lecturer and founder of the Sabbatical Project, joins Craig Dowden to unpack the real benefits of sabbatical leave, drawn from years of... more

This solo episode of Do Good to Lead Well focuses on one of the most common challenges in both leadership and everyday life: continually repeating the same difficult conversation without real resolution. Drawing on the important work of Crucial Conve... more

In this not-to-miss episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I am joined by Marcus Buckingham—the world’s foremost expert on human strengths and engagement—for a candid, data-rich conversation about bringing love into leadership. Drawing on his latest book, ... more

What stops talented leaders from truly hearing honest feedback? This episode tackles that question head-on, drawing from both leading research and lived experience. While most articles, books, and workshops focus on how to give feedback, this discuss... more

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DJ DiDonna
Senior lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School; founder of The Sabbatical Project
Harvard Business School; The Sabbatical Project
Episode: The Benefits of Sabbatical Leave: Lessons from DJ DiDonna
Marcus Buckingham
Author and leading researcher on strengths, engagement, and human performance
Buckingham Strategic Partner / Standout (co-creator)
Episode: Design Love Into Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Human Flourishing with Marcus Buckingham
Glen Galaich
Thought leader and national voice on the future of philanthropy; CEO of the Stupski Foundation
Stupski Foundation
Episode: Leadership Lessons from Philanthropy: Glen Galaich’s Insights on Letting Go to Do Real Good
Allison Howell
Chief Executive Officer at Hogan Assessments
Hogan Assessments
Episode: What Defines a Great Leader Today? Global Insights from Allison Howell (CEO, Hogan Assessments
Joshua Gould
CEO, investor, and operator known for scaling businesses; CEO of The Big Word
The Big Word
Episode: Why Empathy and Honest Communication Matter More Than Ever for AI-Driven Organizations with Joshua Gould
Eric Ries
Author and entrepreneur, founder involved in Lean Startup ecosystem
The Lean Startup Company / various ventures
Episode: Incorruptible Leadership Lessons from Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great
Jack Briggs
Senior military leader with 40+ years of experience; former Air Force general, later university administrator and nonprofit leader
Former U.S. Air Force; Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Operations at CU Boulder
Episode: How Do I Make the Best Decisions When the Pressure Is On? Lessons From a 30-Year Senior Military Leader
Claude Silver
Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX
VaynerX
Episode: Embracing Authenticity at Work with Chief Heart Officer and Bestselling Author, Claude Silver
Lorraine K. Lee
Award-winning keynote speaker and bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence, Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career
Unforgettable Presence / LinkedIn Learning / Stanford instructor
Episode: Unlocking Unforgettable Presence and Influence with Bestselling Author, Lorraine K. Lee

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Craig Dowden
Host of Do Good To Lead Well

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Outstanding podcast for leaders

    Craig delivers valuable insights and ideas in every episode, whether he's interviewing a guest or sharing his own ideas on a solocast. You can tell he's done his homework before each interview, and he brings out the very best in each guest. If you want to continue to grow and expand as a leader, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meredith Bell
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome..

    Love this podcast.Great conversations rooted in research and sources.This is how we should talk in our regular lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyce R Richardson
    Norway3 years ago
  • Very informative!!

    Thank you for doing this podcast and your commitment to your audience!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary P Bruton
    Norway3 years ago
  • Love it!!!

    This podcast is one of the top podcast ever!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wendy S Schneider
    Norway3 years ago
  • Thank you...

    Thank you so much for doing this podcast.it is very informative and helpful to me..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martha J Dishon
    Norway3 years ago

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A thoughtful, consistently useful take on building better workplaces.
Positive, actionable leadership insights from a research-backed host.
High-quality discussions that blend theory with real-world leadership challenges.
Guests are well-chosen and the conversations feel practical and applicable.

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The Benefits of Sabbatical Leave: Lessons from DJ DiDonna
Q: How can someone start the conversation with their employer about a sabbatical?
Plan long in advance (five years out if possible), find a case study or exemplar, discuss policy options with HR, and frame it as a strategic move for personal and organizational resilience, potentially including a phased or staged approach.
The Benefits of Sabbatical Leave: Lessons from DJ DiDonna
Q: Why are sabbaticals important for adults beyond a typical vacation?
Sabbaticals unlock increased confidence, creativity, and physical/mental healing by stepping away from daily work stresses, enabling people to reassess life goals, rebuild identity, and return with a clearer sense of direction.
The Benefits of Sabbatical Leave: Lessons from DJ DiDonna
Q: What exactly is a sabbatical, and how is it defined beyond a traditional vacation?
A sabbatical is an intentional, extended leave from work, typically measured in months, during which one may replace routine work with meaningful projects while staying out of the traditional job role, allowing for personal growth and redefinition of purpose.
Design Love Into Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Human Flourishing with Marcus Buckingham
Q: How do you define love in an organizational context?
Love is a deep and unwavering commitment to the flourishing of a human; it is the experience where someone feels more fully themselves over time, and leadership should actively design experiences that foster that feeling across all interactions.
Design Love Into Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Human Flourishing with Marcus Buckingham
Q: What are examples of loving and unloving practices at work?
Love is expressed through consistent, discernible actions that allow people to feel seen, heard, and able to express their best selves; unloving practices include excessive handoffs, large spans of control, and decisions that suppress individuality or fail to acknowledge emotional realities.

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What is Do Good To Lead Well about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on positive, evidence-based leadership and self-leadership, with a strong emphasis on authentic communication, psychological safety, and ethical cultures in organizations. Guests range from authors and executives to researchers who share practical frameworks for building resilient teams, improving decision-making under pressure, and fostering inclusive workplaces. Across episodes, topics like transparency, empathy, fairness, and long-term value creation recur, along with actionable tools for turning leadership principles into measurable outcomes. The format often blends personal stories with research-backed guidance, making it valuable for leaders seeking to improve culture, performance, and well-being at work. A notable st... more

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4. Allison Howell
5. Joshua Gould
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7. Jack Briggs
8. Claude Silver

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