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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

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

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 does authenticity at work truly mean and why is it worth the effort? On this week’s episode, I have a thought-provoking conversation with Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer from VaynerMedia, about the messy, courageous path to ... more

This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well features Lorraine K. Lee, award-winning keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Right from the start, Lorra... more

How do you move from playing it safe to truly amplifying your impact? In this week’s energetic episode, I welcome back Dianna Fioravanti, President of Kuhne + Nagel Canada and bestselling author of "Flip the Switch," for a candid exploration of what ... more

What does authentic leadership mean amid rapid change and digital noise? On this week’s episode of the Do Good to Leac Well podcast, I speak with Laura Paglia, CEO of the Canadian Forum for Financial Markets, who draws from her experience leading Can... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dianna Fioravanti
President of Kühne and Nagel Canada; leadership expert; best-selling author of Flip the Switch
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Episode: From Playing It Safe to Crushing It: Dianna Fioravanti on Flipping the Switch in Leadership and in Life
Laura Paglia
CEO of the Canadian Forum for Financial Markets
Canadian Forum for Financial Markets
Episode: Creating Positive Impact While Leading Through Change and Uncertainty – A Conversation with Laura Paglia, CEO of the Canadian Forum for Financial Markets
Tom Hardin
Author and former FBI informant; expert on behavioral ethics, compliance, and organizational conduct
Author of Wired on Wall Street; FBI informant code-named Tipper X
Episode: Wired on Wall Street: Tom Hardin’s Journey from Insider Trading to Ethical Leadership
Lily Zheng
Sought-after speaker, strategist, and organizational consultant specializing in systemic change
Author and consultant, Harvard Business Review / New York Times contributor
Episode: Fixing Fairness: Building Workplaces That Work for Everyone with Lily Zheng
Vanessa Druskat
Associate Professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire; leadership and team performance expert
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat
Dr. Jacqueline Sperling
Clinical psychologist, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, and author of 'Find Your Fierce'.
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Harnessing Anxiety for Growth: Find Your Fierce with Dr. Jacqueline Sperling
James D. White
A transformational leader with over 30 years of experience in the consumer products, retail, and restaurant industries; former CEO of Jamba Juice and current chair of The Honest Company.
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Episode: TITLE: Designing Resilient Organizational Culture with Heart: Insights from James D. White and Krista White
Krista White
Co-founder of Culture Design Lab, focused on research and intentional culture design through writing and storytelling.
Culture Design Lab
Episode: TITLE: Designing Resilient Organizational Culture with Heart: Insights from James D. White and Krista White

Host

Craig Dowden
Host of the show focusing on positive leadership and organizational excellence with evidence-based approaches.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 581 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 Statesa year 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
    Norway2 years ago
  • Very informative!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary P Bruton
    Norway2 years ago
  • Love it!!!

    This podcast is one of the top podcast ever!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wendy S Schneider
    Norway2 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
    Norway2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Content is seen as practical and applicable to real-world leadership challenges.
Positive leadership and empathy are recurring themes in feedback.
Listeners praise the host's research-backed insights and rigorous preparation.
Guests are varied but consistently relevant to leadership and culture.

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#20
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#223
United States/Business
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#19
India/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#109
Norway/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#171
India/Business
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#211
Chile/Business/Management

Talking Points

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Unlocking Unforgettable Presence and Influence with Bestselling Author, Lorraine K. Lee
Q: What is a practical way to handle nerves during Q&A or high‑pressure moments?
Pause before answering to project confidence, prepare for likely questions using scenario thinking, and use a future-focused framing to keep conversations constructive.
Unlocking Unforgettable Presence and Influence with Bestselling Author, Lorraine K. Lee
Q: Some listeners ask how presence can be developed if you aren't naturally extroverted.
Lorraine explains that presence is a learnable skill and shares how introverts can leverage their strengths, such as thoughtful preparation and strong written communication, to create impactful presence in both small and large settings.
From Playing It Safe to Crushing It: Dianna Fioravanti on Flipping the Switch in Leadership and in Life
Q: Where did the practical exercises and models come from, and how do they help people move from motivation to momentum?
They come from Dianna's real leadership experience and her book's structure; the exercises and the 6P model give people concrete ways to act on insights, especially when faced with fear or pressure, so motivation becomes ongoing momentum.
Fixing Fairness: Building Workplaces That Work for Everyone with Lily Zheng
Q: Why did you shift from DEI to FAIR, and what makes it more effective for leaders?
The term DEI has become politically risky and has been weaponized, so the shift to FAIR helps leaders engage with a language that resonates, reduces backlash, and centers concrete outcomes—like fair hiring, retention, and trust-building—rather than ambiguous concepts.
Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat
Q: What advice do you have for remote or hybrid teams to maintain emotionally intelligent dynamics?
Remote and hybrid teams require more intentional norms, longer upfront setup, and explicit discussion of challenges like distance and silos; establish clear routines, check-ins, and feedback processes to maintain connection and performance.

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The show centers on positive leadership, self-leadership, and high-performance cultures, with guests ranging from researchers and authors to senior executives who share evidence-based strategies for leading with empathy, curiosity, and integrity. Episodes frequently explore topics like culture design, psychological safety, meaningful work, and the role of mindset in navigating uncertainty, often tying leadership practices to real-world outcomes such as employee well-being, performance, and organizational resilience. A few episodes highlight the impact of AI, remote work, and cognitive diversity on leadership, making it a practical resource for leaders seeking actionable insights and new frameworks. Notable strengths include a strong researc... more

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2. Dianna Fioravanti
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