Listen to Kate Shaw, Airbnb's Director of Learning, an HR veteran formerly of Apple and Lucasfilm, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. They discuss how Airbnb is striving to live by its values while also navigating the most perilous economic conditions a travel business has had to face. You will discover what an organization does when all its hard work and thorough plans are radically upended.

Listen to Jeanette (Jan) Petrie, an Emmy award-winning producer/director of an award-winning documentary on Mother Teresa and project director for Mother Teresa: Love in Action, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. Jan served Mother Teresa in a close capacity for ten years, until her passing. Jan shares stories and insights on how Mother Teresa approached challenges, led by example, inspired action and united people. They discuss the life and leadership of Mother Teresa inspire and it can guide us in moments of crisis.

Listen to Dr. Richard Davidson, the world's leading expert on the science of meditation, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. They discuss why meditation may be among the most valuable aids available to us during this pandemic. You will learn about the latest scientific discoveries about the power and practice of meditation and how to use this ancient discipline be a pathway not just to coping with present-day anxiety, depression, and stress, but also to meaning, purpose, and joy.

Listen to Candace Lightner, founder of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. They discover the power and possibilities of living your values. You will learn how we can change our outer world when it conflicts with our inner world.

Listen to this episode of Intersections with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa as he distills learnings about human potential from our Intersections journey—from the the strength of our resilience, the vibrancy of our connections, the depth of our love, the warmth of our relationships and the power of our purpose.

Listen to Raghu Krishnamoorthy, former CHRO of GE, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. Hitendra taps into Raghu's experience with great and flawed leadership in action, on inspiring examples of current leaders and organizations, and on the science of belonging and purpose, to draw insights and clear guidance on what we can do, even in the present conditions, to bring out the best in our people.

Listen to Dr. David Burns, a luminary in the field of mental health, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. They have a discussion on the vast potential that we all have within us to transcend anxiety and depression and infuse greater joy in our life by taking small, practical steps to strengthen our inner world. You will learn about how we can bring about dramatic improvements in our emotional and mental health by changing our thoughts and behaviors.

Listen to Julian Treasure, leading sound and communication expert, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. You will discover the secrets behind powerful speaking. Julian is a renowned TED-speaker - 5 of his TED talks have been watched more than 100 million times, and his talk on 'How to speak so that people want to listen' is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. He is the author of two books: How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening, and Sound Business.

Listen to Adam Bryant, former New York Times journalist and leadership expert, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. Adam has had a 30-year career in journalism, including 18 years at The New York Times, where he created the weekly "Corner Office" column in 2009, interviewing 525 CEOs and other leaders for over a decade. He has written two popular leadership books that emerged from these interviews: Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation and The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed. Adam's next book, co-authored with former Amgen CEO Kevin Sharer, THE CEO TEST: Master the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders, is scheduled for a March 2021 release by Harvard Business Review Press.

Listen to Hilaree Nelson, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year (2018) and Captain of the North Face Athlete Team, in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. Hilaree is the first woman to summit two 8,000 meter peaks, Everest and Lhotse (fourth-highest) in one 24-hour push. In this episode, we explore Hilaree's journey as a lifelong learner, with passion as her compass, and in the process, learn some profound lessons on how to "dare greatly" into one’s own future.