In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast, host Laurent Cochet speaks with Corina Taban, founder of 934 Leadership Advisors. They discuss Corina's journey from corporate roles in tech to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of behavioral science in leadership. Corina shares insights on creating enjoyable work environments, the significance of employee engagement, and the challenges of building a research-driven business. They explore the concept of the psychological contract between employers and employees, the need for adaptive leadership styles, and the impact of sleep on performance. The conversation concludes with Corina's ambitious goal of helping 100,000 people find happiness at work.

Takeaways

Work can and should be enjoyable.

Happy employees lead to better company performance.

Investing in people is crucial for success.

Leadership should focus on behavior, not just personality.

The psychological contract influences employee satisfaction.

Executive presence is diverse and context-dependent.

Leaders need to adapt their styles to different situations.

Sleep significantly impacts decision-making and performance.

Companies must support managers to enhance team engagement.

Trial and error is a valuable part of leadership growth.

Titles

Transforming Leadership Through Behavioral Science

The Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurial Leadership

Sound bites

"Work doesn't have to be suffering."

"Executive presence is not one single thing."

"Trial and error is essential for growth."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Interconnect Podcast

01:46 Corina Taban's Journey to 934 Leadership Advisors

05:24 The Importance of Workplace Happiness

09:07 Scientific Approach to Leadership Development

12:36 Challenges in Leadership and Employee Engagement

16:01 Understanding Leadership Signals and Behaviors

19:36 Redefining Executive Presence

22:52 Future Goals and Strategies for 934 Leadership Advisors

26:15 The Psychological Contract in Leadership

30:14 Actionable Insights for Leaders

33:41 Personal Reflections on Leadership and Growth

Keywords

leadership, behavioral science, workplace culture, employee engagement, organizational behavior, coaching, training, psychological contract, executive presence, entrepreneurship,

Corina Taban, Founder of 934 Leadership Advisors, joins AI InterConnect to explain how behavioral science, executive presence, and leadership habits drive performance in tech companies.

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Corina Taban, Founder and Researcher at 934 Leadership Advisors, joins AI InterConnect to explore how behavioral science can transform leadership in tech companies. Drawing on her experience at Microsoft and Meta and her doctoral research in organizational behavior, Corina explains why leadership is about behavior, not personality. In this episode, she breaks down executive presence, manager effectiveness, and why investing in people drives stronger performance than technology alone. You will learn how leaders can reduce burnout, improve decision making, and build cultures where teams perform and enjoy their work. This conversation covers leadership challenges in fast moving tech environments, women in leadership, and practical habits leaders can apply immediately.

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