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The Marcel Podcast

Marcel Schwantes
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Emotional Intelligence
Workplace Culture
Humane Leadership
Psychological Safety
Empathy
Belonging
Servant Leadership
Burnout
Leadership Development
Love
Mental Health
Human-Centered Leadership
Kindness
Business Strategy
Trust
Self-Awareness
Workplace Deviance
Connection

The Marcel Podcast (formerly 'Love In Action') is where leadership meets human flourishing.

Hosted by leadership coach, global speaker, and author Marcel Schwantes, each episode features bestselling authors, leading researchers, innovative executives, and inspiring changemakers who share practical, evidence-based insights for leading well and living well in the age of AI.

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If you are a champion of human-centered leadership and want to see your people flourish, Marcel would love to speak with you to explore partnership opportunities. Book a call here: calendly.com/marcelschwantes/discovery-call?m... more

If you are a champion of human-centered leadership and want to see your people flourish, Marcel would love to speak with you to explore partnership opportunities. Book a call here: calendly.com/marcelschwantes/discovery-call?month=2026-02

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If you are a champion of human-centered leadership and want to see your people flourish, Marcel would love to speak with you to explore partnership opportunities. Book a call here: calendly.com/marcelschwantes/discovery-call?month=2026-02

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If you are a champion of human-centered leadership and want to see your people flourish, Marcel would love to speak with you to explore partnership opportunities. Book a call here: calendly.com/marcelschwantes/discovery-call?month=2026-02

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Episode: The Case for Kindness to Make Our World a Better Place with Steven Sawalich
Claude Silver
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Andy Crocker
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Episode: Five Core Values That Shape Who We Are and How We Think, with Andy Crocker
Lilian Ajayi Ore
Award-winning scholar and executive coach; co-author of The Power of the Learning Mindset
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Mike Robinson
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Host

Marcel Schwantes
Host of The Love in Action Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Timely and Thoughtful

    Marcel does a great job of finding guests who bring positive and impactful messages about issues that matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ActiveP
    United States3 months ago
  • What’s Love Got To Do With It?

    Thought provoking and emotionally honest, this show is a great reminder that business is inherently human. Thriving at work requires a human centered approach, and this podcast gives listeners the ideas, inspiration, and tools they need to master human stuff in business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophiakosmas
    United States6 months ago
  • A Powerful Reminder that Love Belongs in Leadership

    Love in Action is a refreshing and deeply needed voice in the leadership space. Hosted by Marcel Schwantes, this podcast makes a compelling case that love – expressed through empathy, trust, service, and respect – is not a soft idea, but a serious leadership strength. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mysmartha
    United States6 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Deeply Human

    A thoughtful and deeply human podcast that explores what it really looks like to lead with care, courage, and accountability. My conversation with Marcel allowed for meaningful reflection on how love and trust show up in leadership, especially in moments that matter most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaime Goff
    United States7 months ago
  • The Real Deal

    I’ve been following Marcel’s podcast for years and have experienced his show both through a listener’s lens and as a guest. For many people human-centered-leadership is the flavor of the day, but Marcel is truly committed to creating change. His conversations are always engaging, he asks fantastic questions that get to the heart of what matters and I always learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timberly2
    United States10 months ago

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Guests are consistently high-quality and the conversations feel human-centered.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful questions and deep listening.
Episodes are actionable and relevant for leaders aiming to improve culture and performance.
Audience appreciates the mix of practical advice and inspiring storytelling.

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The Case for Kindness to Make Our World a Better Place with Steven Sawalich
Q: What was the biggest personal takeaway from making the film?
Saw the power of kindness to shift mindsets, open dialogues, and build trust, even in polarized contexts, and realized it can be cultivated as a muscle through intentional practice.
The Case for Kindness to Make Our World a Better Place with Steven Sawalich
Q: You're a storyteller. What's your story?
Steven describes a journey from a Midwest upbringing to Los Angeles, finding purpose in telling stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and focusing on the relatability of kindness.
The World’s First Chief Heart Officer on How to Embrace Being Yourself at Work with Claude Silver
Q: What is the book's big idea?
The big idea is that authentic self-expression is a superpower in business; by embracing who you are, you can lead more effectively, influence others, and create a culture where people truly belong.
The World’s First Chief Heart Officer on How to Embrace Being Yourself at Work with Claude Silver
Q: What's your story?
Claude describes herself as a lifelong 'feeler' who had to learn balance between heart and head, eventually finding self-awareness through challenging experiences like an Outward Bound program that built confidence and a new sense of purpose.
Five Core Values That Shape Who We Are and How We Think, with Andy Crocker
Q: If you weren't doing the work you do now, what would you have chosen as a profession?
He would have pursued accounting due to a love for numbers, had another path been available for him.

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The show centers on leadership that prioritizes humanity, exploring how empathy, belonging, and purposeful culture drive performance. Guests span bestselling authors, CEOs, and thought leaders who share practical frameworks for humane leadership, emotional intelligence, and sustainable organizational thriving. Across episodes, conversations emphasize self-awareness, compassionate practices, and real-world playbooks for embedding care into strategy, culture, and everyday leadership—often with a focus on how technology and AI intersect with human-centric work. A standout attribute is the consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways and measurable impact, making it a strong fit for listeners who want immediate applicability in people-first orga... more

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1. Ron Friedman
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4. Steven Sawalich
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7. Lilian Ajayi Ore
8. Mike Robinson

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