What if your biggest business breakthroughs aren’t just about strategy or hard skills but about building real, meaningful connections?

In this thought-provoking episode, Noah Askin, a professor and leadership expert at UC Irvine, explores the powerful intersection of culture, vulnerability, and connection in the business world. Through a detailed discussion of his research, he uncovers how business leaders can intentionally craft an environment that nurtures authentic relationships. Noah explains how to balance results with meaningful cultural practices and why understanding yourself is the key to building thriving networks and communities. 

Whether you're a CEO, manager, or entrepreneur, Noah’s insights are sure to inspire new strategies for achieving both personal fulfillment and business success.

Here are highlights:

-Building Trust Through Vulnerability: Noah explains how being vulnerable is a cornerstone of trust-building, both personally and professionally.

-The Importance of Self-Awareness for Leaders: Discover why great leadership begins with understanding your own biases, values, and assumptions.

-The Role of Connection in Business: Learn how intentional connection not only improves workplace culture but drives better results across teams.

-Creating a Thriving Company Culture: Noah shares practical tips for CEOs and leaders on cultivating a culture that aligns with both organizational goals and personal values.

-The 8 Archetypes of Connection: Get introduced to different ways people connect and how understanding your own archetype can enhance your leadership style.

About the guest:

Noah Askin is an Associate Professor of Organization and Management at UC-Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business, where he also serves as Faculty Director of their Leadership Development Institute. An award-winning teacher and researcher, Noah is an expert in organizational dynamics, leadership, and culture, focusing on the informal networks of communication and connection that drive organizational life. 

Noah’s work has garnered him recognition on the Thinkers 50 Radar list and has been covered by various publications, including the BBC, The Economist, Rolling Stone, NPR, Vox, and Forbes. He lives with his family in Southern California. His book, Orchestrating Connection: How to Build a Purposeful Community in a Tribal World has been co-authored with David Homan.

Connect with Noah:

Website: https://noahaskin.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahaskin/ 

Connect with Allison:

Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ 

Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/  

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