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Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future

Innovative Leadership Institute
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Development
Amazon
Emotional Intelligence
Innovation
Sustainability
Followership
Organizational Culture
Toxic Leadership
Mindfulness
Leadership Mindsets
Covid-19
To Stop a Tyrant
Political Polarization
Creativity
International Leadership Association
Politics
Employee Engagement
Resilience

The pace of change in the world is increasing exponentially. As COVID proved, leadership must evolve. And that gets to the heart of our mission: to bring you the latest thoughts on leadership so you can innovate, learn, and evolve...growing your team, your business, and yourself!Every week, host Maureen Metcalf interviews world leaders, global business and NPO executives, thought leaders, and rese... more

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Guest: Manfred Kets de Vries

Every executive has experienced it.

A strategy looked sound. The data was convincing. The leadership team agreed. Yet the outcome still fell short.

Why?

According to renowned leadership scholar Manfred Kets de Vries, ... more

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Guest: Cindy Wigglesworth

Can leaders continue to grow after mastering emotional intelligence?

For years, leadership development has emphasized IQ and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as essential capabilities. But there is another dimension that separa... more

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What if your organization's leadership shortage isn't a talent problem, but a leadership job design problem?

Many organizations are investing heavily in leadership development while watching their leadership pipelines grow weaker. Why? According to ... more

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Guests: Dave DuBose & Will O’Brien

What if your labor shortage isn't really a hiring problem?

When workers are scarce, the conventional responses are predictable: raise wages, offer bonuses, hire earlier, add temporary labor, and hope you make it t... more

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Manfred Kets de Vries
Leadership scholar at INSEAD, expert in psychology and organizational behavior
INSEAD
Episode: Leadership, Power, & the Psychology of Better Decisions
Cindy Wigglesworth
Author of SQ21, The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence
Innovative Leadership Institute / SQ21
Episode: Leadership Skills Nobody Teaches: Wisdom & Compassion
Maureen Metcalf
Host of the show
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future
Episode: Leadership Skills Nobody Teaches: Wisdom & Compassion
Steve Dion
National Managing Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at Gallagher
Gallagher
Episode: Why Top Talent Says “No, Thanks” to Leadership Jobs
Dr. Christopher Washington
President of the ILI Think Tank; Provost Emeritus
ILI Think Tank
Episode: Decision Velocity: The Leadership System for Better Decisions
Sandy Gordon
Vice President of Employee Experience at Amazon
Amazon
Episode: Why Human-Centered Systems Outperform Technology Alone
Scott Dresser
VP of Amazon Robotics
Amazon
Episode: Why Human-Centered Systems Outperform Technology Alone
Mats Alvesson
Professor and author of The Stupidity Paradox
University (as applicable to context)
Episode: Why Smart Companies Make Bad Decisions
Holly Sullivan
Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon
Amazon
Episode: With Great Success Comes Great Responsibility

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Maureen Metcalf
Host of the show, introduced as the host and CEO/founder of the Innovative Leadership Institute

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • An accelerator for growth-minded leaders

    If you are a business leader racing to keep up with the acceleration of…everything, this show is a valuable resource. Maureen has a well-curated guest list and consistently applicable topics for owners, C-Suite and other leaders. I see the pace in my life continuing to quicken - I will rely on this podcast to cope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteSteg
    United States2 years ago
  • Mixed family matter!

    It's very true that you just cannot create someone love you, WHO doesn't wish to like you! we must always consider before wedding however the things before wedding and also the once wedding ar different!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cassandra-Jayla
    United States4 years ago
  • Such a great resource!

    Maureen is a true professional! Every episode is actionable and empowering. No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to walk away with a handful of golden nuggets - can’t recommend this show enough 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Best leadership podcast!

    This is my favorite leadership podcast ever! I have learned so much! I appreciate how fresh and relevant the content is and enjoy hearing the real-works applications.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    libbyv55
    United States6 years ago
  • Great info

    Love this podcast! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helene J. Moreno
    United States6 years ago

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Many value ethical leadership and AI governance discussions.
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Why Top Talent Says “No, Thanks” to Leadership Jobs
Q: From where you sit, is this truly a crisis or a signal that traditional leadership models are no longer fit for today's environment?
Data shows an increasing leadership effectiveness gap, and AI is highlighting these misalignments; the fix is systemic—redesign roles, workloads, and development rather than just training.
Lasting Solutions for Labor Shortages
Q: How can technology and leadership work together to optimize workforce management?
Leaders should bake labor strategy into overall planning, leveraging equipment, software, and AI to manage demand and supply, while using technology to support, not replace, human workers.
Lasting Solutions for Labor Shortages
Q: What are the three fundamental areas to address labor shortages for long-term resilience?
Reduce labor content through automation, implement store-based fulfillment where feasible, and become a sticky employer by improving pay, benefits, and workplace design to retain a loyal workforce.
Lasting Solutions for Labor Shortages
Q: What happens to DC operators when there aren't enough workers to fill the open roles?
Operators raise wages, offer retention bonuses, and often rely on overtime or temporary staffing, which increases costs and pressures leadership to balance throughput with profitability.
Reciprocity: Why Giving Creates Better Teams
Q: Can you give us some additional examples of how liking and reciprocity work in real leadership scenarios?
A recent example involved engaging a group of insurance agents by offering a two-hour overview and then using a personal reach-out to include a top thought leader; the result was renewed enthusiasm, concrete planning ideas, and a stronger sense of partnership, which demonstrated the power of reciprocal acts and relationship-building.

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This show centers on leadership evolution in fast-changing environments, often featuring executives, researchers, and practitioners who explore how to align people, strategy, and technology for sustainable growth. Episodes frequently tackle topics like ethical influence, AI-enabled transformation, crisis leadership, culture during disruption, and scalable organizational design. Noteworthy are in-depth conversations with mission-driven leaders, practical frameworks for governance, and stories that balance innovation with humanity, making it valuable for senior leaders, product leaders, and change agents seeking actionable takeaways.

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2. Cindy Wigglesworth
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