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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
Psychological Safety
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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This week on the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I sit down with bestselling author Eric Ries for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about leadership, mission, and the growing crisis of short-term thinking in business.

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On this week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I am joined by Kevin Ford, the former CEO of Calian, whose track record as a transformational CEO sets the stage for a candid exploration of what really drives lasting personal and business success.

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How do leaders stay steady in the storm of tough choices? This week, I sit down with Jack Briggs, a retired major general with a 30-year career in the military who is also a highly seasoned, for a masterclass in pressure-tested decision making.

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Why do (senior) executives so rarely hear what they need to improve? I explore this critical leadership blind spot, inspired by a recent article in Fast Company by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and global thought leader on psychological safety, Amy Edm... more

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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
Kevin Ford
Former CEO of Calian, award-winning leader
Calian
Episode: The Power of ATP (Authenticity, Transparency, Positivity) – A Conversation with an Award-Winning CEO of an $800 Million Business
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
Dianna Fioravanti
President of Kühne and Nagel Canada; leadership expert; best-selling author of Flip the Switch
Kühne and Nagel Canada
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

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Craig Dowden
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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

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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 Power of ATP (Authenticity, Transparency, Positivity) – A Conversation with an Award-Winning CEO of an $800 Million Business
Q: Can you talk about why authenticity, transparency, and positivity are important, and how they drove success both culturally and financially?
They're foundational traits that create trust and clarity. Authenticity ensures consistency across all situations; transparency invites honest input and reduces miscommunication; positivity sustains motivation and resilience, helping teams navigate uncertainty and perform at higher levels.
Embracing Authenticity at Work with Chief Heart Officer and Bestselling Author, Claude Silver
Q: How can leaders balance authenticity with performance in high-transformation environments?
Leaders should show the way by sharing appropriate personal context, model self-awareness, and create a win-win where authentic leadership aligns with momentum and business results.
Embracing Authenticity at Work with Chief Heart Officer and Bestselling Author, Claude Silver
Q: What's the origin story behind Claude Silver becoming the Chief Heart Officer and why now?
Claude describes feeling like she didn't belong at times, her long experience managing people, and Gary Vaynerchuk's prompting to focus on people which led to the Chief Heart Officer title, a role designed to infuse empathy and human-centered value across a large organization.
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.

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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. Claude Silver
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