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Leadership and Innovation Unlocked

Inclusive Collective
Workplace Culture
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Burnout
Campbell's Soup
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Conservative and Liberal Divide
Poverty Line
Women In the Workplace
Future Of Work
Amazon
Innovation
Organizational Performance
Inclusive Leadership
Human-Centered Leadership
Nike
Culture Design
Micro Shifting
Allbirds AI Pivot
Deloitte Benefits Cuts and Caste-Like System

The Leadership and Innovation Unlocked podcast with Inclusive Collective is a conversation with and for leaders driving performance and innovation through inclusive leadership. Our guests consist of leaders and experts in various industries who share their perspectives on leadership and how they strive to build organizational cultures that are high performing, operationally excellent, innovative, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Rare disease supply chain executive Michele Liuzzi and operating model design expert Olga Potaptseva join Nadia and Rob to discuss their collaboration to develop The Harmonious Operating Model, why breaking down silos is "addictive" for leaders and e... more

Season 6 kicks off with the stories Nadia and Rob have been bursting to talk about during their hiatus. Allbirds goes from wooly shoes to AI, Deloitte creates a caste system and cuts benefits, DEI survives a major court case, and a federal worker pul... more

In this season's finale, Nadia and Rob circle back on their predictions for the what has become the longest year ever. They also check in on a new workplace term to argue over and discuss the jury verdicts against Meta and what they mean for the work... more

James D. White and Krista White, authors of the bestselling book "Culture Design" stop by to discuss how leaders can build high-performing organizations intentionally, why culture may be more important than strategy. Nadia and Rob also check out the ... more

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Recent Guests

James D. White
Former CEO of Jamba Juice; board chair of Honest Company; operating executive with 30+ years of experience
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Episode: Gen Zs trad trends, economic armageddon, and Culture Design authors James D. White and Krista White
Krista White
Co-author of Culture Design; author; founder/creator of Kiki for the Future (LGBTQIA+ Sex Ed App)
Culture Design, Kiki for the Future
Episode: Gen Zs trad trends, economic armageddon, and Culture Design authors James D. White and Krista White
Dr. Adina Nichols
Head of Global Learning Technology Enablement at Uber
Uber
Episode: Accenture goes "Big Brother', Vermont makes child care affordable, and Dr. Adina Nichols of Uber
Brandon Sammut
Chief People and AI Transformation Officer at Zapier
Zapier
Episode: EEOC goes after Nike, Eightfold.ai gets sued, and Zapier's Brandon Sammut and Maggie Roque
Maggie Roque
People strategy and culture leader with over a decade of experience
Zapier
Episode: EEOC goes after Nike, Eightfold.ai gets sued, and Zapier's Brandon Sammut and Maggie Roque
Sofia Haq
Investor and CEO of Muslim Women Professionals; founder of Haq Global Ventures
Slauson & Co
Episode: Amazon pays bribes, not employees, Minnesota CEOs speak out, and venture investor and Muslim Women Professionals Founder and CEO Sofia Haq
Paolo Gaudiano
Data scientist and author, founder and chief scientist of Alaria, and author of 'Measuring Inclusion' and forthcoming book 'Meritocracy'
Alaria
Episode: Inclusive Meritocracy with Paolo Gaudiano: Equity, Merit, and Leadership
Michele Kawamoto Perry
Leadership and Culture Transformation Strategist, Executive Coach, and Founder of The Forward Project
The Forward Project
Episode: The $140K poverty line, women Lean Out, and 2026 essential skills for leaders with Michele Kawamoto Perry
Dana Tenille Weekes
Host of The Rest of Us podcast, founder of Thrive Architects, and a poet
Thrive Architects
Episode: A conservative/liberal divide on kids vs. career, Campbell soup faces a crisis, and how to fix burnout at work with Dana Weekes

Hosts

Rob Hadley
Co-host, people and culture strategist
Dr. Nadia Butt
Co-host, workplace culture strategist and talent development consultant

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Had a wonderful time!

    Thank you Nadia and Rob for having me on your show. Loved our conversation and thank you for making me feel so welcomed. I look forward to listening to you both again and hearing stories from other guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Draco2002
    United States3 years ago
  • Rob and Nadia keep it real

    I enjoy this podcast. It keeps me updated on DEI happenings. The hosts are funny and have a great rapport!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nana1235866
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    Rob and Nadia are the perfect host combination. It’s great to learn about important DEI issues while also enjoying the light-hearted conversation between two friends. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay;0)
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining podcast

    Great info about DEI and how important it is in today’s business environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rm-r.org
    United States4 years ago
  • Melissa Bark Shoppe Start ups

    Wow!!! What an amazing podcast! Great job of creating a visual for the listeners. I could see Melissa on the sidewalk opposite her shop, in training, at the airport, tackling that German Shepherd, chatting with her friends, watching reality tv. Places where most people could see themselves.

    Melissa is inspiring. The difference between her and most people is that she acted on her dreams, she dropped things that didn’t work and tried something new. My favourite line was “My confidence started a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adele, not the singer
    Canada4 years ago

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Content is informative and actionable for leaders, not just theory.
The banter between hosts adds warmth while staying focused on leadership topics.
Guests consistently bring diverse perspectives from tech, VC, and HR.
Hosts have a strong command of DEI topics and keep conversations practical.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Accenture goes "Big Brother', Vermont makes child care affordable, and Dr. Adina Nichols of Uber
Q: What makes AI unique for learning and development right now?
AI changes the skills required of employees, emphasizing how to prompt tools effectively, think creatively, and apply outputs in real work, rather than just traditional coding or task execution.
EEOC goes after Nike, Eightfold.ai gets sued, and Zapier's Brandon Sammut and Maggie Roque
Q: Why do so many AI initiatives struggle or stall when organizations treat them purely as technical rollouts?
Organizations often overlook the importance of leadership, talent, and culture when pursuing AI transformations, which are critical for successful integration and employee engagement.
Amazon pays bribes, not employees, Minnesota CEOs speak out, and venture investor and Muslim Women Professionals Founder and CEO Sofia Haq
Q: How do you recognize for yourself as a leader, like when you need to slow down or just like recalibrate in general?
Sofia emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and recognizing the unsustainable nature of overworking.
Amazon pays bribes, not employees, Minnesota CEOs speak out, and venture investor and Muslim Women Professionals Founder and CEO Sofia Haq
Q: How do you think about power, who holds it, who gets access to it?
Sofia shares how her diverse background and identities give her an edge in understanding and navigating the venture capital space.
Inclusive Meritocracy with Paolo Gaudiano: Equity, Merit, and Leadership
Q: What do you see as the future of DEI given the current socio-political climate?
It's important for leaders to align DEI initiatives with business goals to avoid backlash and to promote systemic change.

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1. James D. White
2. Krista White
3. Dr. Adina Nichols
4. Brandon Sammut
5. Maggie Roque
6. Sofia Haq
7. Paolo Gaudiano
8. Michele Kawamoto Perry

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