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Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone, returns to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone. Keith explores the concept of transitioning from traditional leadership to a more collaborative approach—what he calls "teamship." This conversation offers insights into building stronger, more effective teams and fostering a leadership style that prioritizes collective success over individual achievement.

Reimagining how to leverage AI effectively and responsibly is at the forefront of a lot of leader’s minds right now, including Sal Khan, Founder of the Khan Academy. Sal returns to On Leadership to discuss how AI-powered tools can provide personalized tutoring to students, assist teachers with administrative tasks, and transform assessment and credentialing. He advocates for embracing AI’s potential and argues that while there are valid concerns about AI, the technology also presents immense opportunities to improve education and support learners if implemented thoughtfully and ethically.

Marketing and branding in the digital age is a constantly evolving realm to manage, but it’s one that Marcus Collins has mastered. Marcus joins On Leadership to share the importance of understanding culture and how it shapes human behavior and brand perceptions. He discusses the concept of finding your congregation, or your community of people who share a brand’s beliefs and values, and use the brand to communicate their own worldviews. Marcus offers practical advice for executives and leaders on how to build a strong social media presence by focusing on communicating their beliefs and values rather than just promoting their products.

Take an inspiring journey into the life and wisdom of Lisa Nichols, a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of the recent book Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life and Achieve Prosperity. Lisa shares how she rose above adversity and intentionally shaped the life she wants to be remembered for, offering listeners a roadmap to do the same. Through her diverse career—from co-authoring Chicken Soup for the Soul books and appearing in The Secret, to coaching others on public speaking and goal-setting—Lisa shows how each experience has been driven by her passion for empowering people.

Something changes in your mindset when you bounce back from something you had a five percent chance of bouncing back from. In fact, Roy Reid would argue that his story of surviving a life-threatening aortic dissection actually bounced him forward, not back. Roy shares his story of how his experience transformed his perspective, discussing the foundational role of trust in health, wellbeing, and performance in your personal and professional life.

Stay more focused in an age where there is more demand on our attention than ever before. Dr. Gloria Mark is a leading expert on human attention and the impacts of technology. Dr. Mark shares her research on the different "attentional states" people experience - focused attention, rote attention, boredom, and frustration - and the importance of balancing these states throughout the day to maintain productivity and well-being.

Harvard Business School professor Dr. Michael Norton joins On Leadership to share how rituals can be identified and used as a tool for all of us in our personal and professional lives. Dr. Norton explains the difference between rituals, habits, and compulsions, discussing how elite performers like athletes and celebrities often have elaborate pre-performance rituals that help them feel more prepared to perform. Dr. Dorton describes how rituals are often used to provide a sense of control and reduce anxiety, but can become compulsive and interfere with one's goals if taken too far.

Learn how to more effectively work with your brain (not against it) with YouTube sensation Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins On Leadership to share her personal journey of struggling with undiagnosed ADHD and how she eventually discovered strategies to thrive. The discussion covers a wide range of topics related to ADHD, including the differences between ADD and ADHD, the process of getting diagnosed as an adult, the role of executive function, and how ADHD can impact different aspects of life like relationships, parenting, and careers. Jessica provides practical advice and insights that would be valuable for anyone dealing with ADHD, whether themselves or a loved one.

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide—Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Shortcuts aren’t. That is one of many insightful takeaways offered up by bestselling author, speaker, and business strategist Seth Godin in his return visit to On Leadership. Seth shares his thoughts on what it means to be a "strategic thinker" and the principles of good strategy, including the importance of focusing on the right audience, being clear about the change you want to create, and having a sense of how different actions will play out over time.

• The Agility Advantage: 5 Steps to Respond to Change and Achieve Consistent Business Results—When your industry changes, your strategy needs to change too. The question is, how do leaders make the right adjustments without losing momentum or focus? The answer is agility.

Vulnerability and self-love are key themes in this compelling conversation with author and TheGoodQuote founder, Meggan Roxanne. Meggan shares insights on the dangers of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and how she had to work to uncover and embrace her authentic self, rather than constantly performing for others. She explores the challenge of finding one's true essence and authentic self, particularly when living up to the expectations of others.

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