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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

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

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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How can a company deliver industry-leading growth while committing millions to social good? This week, I sit down with Zahid Salman, CEO of GreenShield, to explore the answer. Our conversation challenges one of business's most persistent myths: that ... more

This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well opens with a frank recounting of the realities of hustle culture and burnout, through the lens of my guest, Dr. Christian Poensgen’s personal odyssey from scientific research on stress to practical, real-wo... more

What if you could transform every meeting into your best meeting ever? This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well features Rebecca Hinds, the acclaimed bestselling author of "Your Best Meeting Ever." Our conversation dives into the hidden dynamics b... more

This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well opens with a lively exchange about the true essence of “managing up.” Our conversation focuses on Melody Wilding’s journey from her bestselling book Trust Yourself to her latest, Managing Up, revealing how ... more

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Recent Guests

Zahid Salman
CEO of GreenShield
GreenShield
Episode: Balancing Growth and Purpose: The Secret to GreenShield’s Success (A Conversation with CEO, Zahid Salman)
Christian Poensgen
Scientist turned entrepreneur, writer, and executive coach; PhD in stress and performance
co-author Ultraproductive, ESCP Business School (former), Future of Work Think Tank (German Parliament)
Episode: How to Become Ultraproductive: The Science and Practice of Sustainable High Performance (A Conversation with Dr. Christian Poensgen)
Rebecca Hinds
PhD, leading expert on organizational behavior and future of work; founder of Work AI Institute at Glean and Work Innovation Lab at Asana
Glean, Asana
Episode: Transforming Meetings from Weapons of Mass Dysfunction to Powerful Tools for Productivity: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Rebecca Hinds
Melody Wilding
Best-selling author and professor; author of Trust Yourself, Stop Overthinking and Managing Up
Columbia University; Hunter College; author
Episode: Mastering Managing Up with Bestselling Author Melody Wilding
Sebastian Wernicke
Partner at Auxera Consulting; leading expert in data and AI strategy; former chief data scientist
Auxera Consulting
Episode: Why Data-Inspired Beats Data-Driven: Moving from Optimization to Transformation
Andre Martin
Chief Talent Officer with experience at Mars, Nike, Google, and Target; author of Collective Confidence
Lead3R (and former roles at Mars, Nike, Google, Target)
Episode: Building Collective Confidence: Lessons from Elite Teams and Fortune 100 Talent Leader Dr. Andre Martin
Mike Sullivan
Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of OneDigital
OneDigital
Episode: Leading Through AI Transformation: Building a People-First Organization with Workforce Intelligence
Kevin Ford
Award-winning CEO, former CEO of Calian
Calian
Episode: Anchoring Leadership in Purpose and Values: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)
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

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    Highly recommended podcast. If you’re a leader or aspiring leader, take a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ritz202
    United States13 days ago
  • 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

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A high-quality mix of stories and frameworks keeps listeners engaged and learning.
Episodes are rooted in research and practical, actionable guidance.

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How to Become Ultraproductive: The Science and Practice of Sustainable High Performance (A Conversation with Dr. Christian Poensgen)
Q: Why did you decide to write Ultraproductive and what did you learn from your personal journey?
My startup failed, which was stressful and showed that the practices I relied on during my PhD didn't translate well in practice; this led me to pursue science-backed, battle-tested methods to work sustainably under stress, culminating in the Ultraproductive approach.
Anchoring Leadership in Purpose and Values: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)
Q: What does purpose mean to you, Kevin, and how did Calian translate that into day-to-day operations?
Kevin explains that purpose is the reason the company exists beyond profits, focusing on the impact on customers and society. Calian's purpose was co-created with staff to ensure everyone could see themselves in it, then embedded through storytelling and consistent leadership actions so daily work reflected that purpose.
Leading with Candor, Respect, and Empathy: Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)
Q: How do you define candor and why is it essential for leadership?
Candor combines openness, honesty, and sincerity. It helps leaders build authenticity and trust by clearly communicating where the company stands and what is happening, even when the information is difficult or uncomfortable.
First, Leader Yourself: A 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)
Q: What makes leading ourselves so critical to being a successful executive?
Self-awareness is the foundational trait; it enables leaders to listen, learn from feedback, and adapt. By continuously reflecting on how they show up and the impact of their behavior, leaders can align their actions with their values, maintain humility, and foster trust within their teams.
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.

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A leadership-focused series that centers on positive leadership, self-leadership, and human-centered management. Episodes explore practical frameworks for candid communication, empathy, transparency, and trust, often anchored by high-profile executives and researchers. Across conversations, the host leans into data-driven insights, real-world leadership experiments, and actionable tactics for building healthy cultures, handling tough conversations, and sustaining performance in technology-driven organizations. Notable recurring themes include authentic leadership, employee engagement, and integrating well-being with accountability, with guests spanning CEOs, researchers, and practitioners who share scalable lessons for modern teams.

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2. Christian Poensgen
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7. Mike Sullivan
8. Kevin Ford

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