This week's edition dives into why the most impactful leadership happens within the self before it ever reaches the boardroom. We explore how mastering your own emotional regulation and strategic pivots can prevent organizational collapse and build truly human-centric connections.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - The Inner Compass: Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation
8:37 - Strategic Risk: Mastering Ambition, Persistence, and the Pivot
12:31 - The Human Connection: Building High-Performance Teams and Culture
15:31 - Scaling the Summit: Navigating Organizational Change and Growth
17:59 - Customer Obsession: Redefining Value Through Experience
20:32 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
794 Build the Resilience to Match Your Ambition, with Jia Jiang (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole on Reinventing Sports and Entertainment (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Harry Kraemer on Self-Aware Leadership and the Essential Traits of CEOs (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Classics How To Know When To Quit (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics David Rendall on the Freak Factor and Embracing What Makes You Unique (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Classics Putting Customer Experience First (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
What Makes Someone a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
How Narrative, Ritual, and Purpose Help Us Heal with Suzan Song (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy (HBR IdeaCast)
Introducing The Founder Mindset Tim Ferriss on Experiments, Risk, and Freedom (HBR IdeaCast)
Lessons What to do when you get layered at work (Worklife with Molly Graham)
What pressure can teach you about leadership with Don Faul (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores why the most successful leaders are moving away from fixing personalities and toward architecting ecosystems where unique traits can thrive. We dive into the high-stakes intersection of AI-driven decision-making, shifting global manufacturing power, and the art of building high-performance cultures through strategic alignment.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - The Adaptive Leader's Toolkit
11:59 - Navigating Global and Systemic Shifts
16:28 - The AI Judgment Engine
19:39 - Building High-Performance Cultures
22:52 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
792 Create Leadership Paths That Work for Everyone, with Ludmila Praslova (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics David Rendall on the Freak Factor and Embracing What Makes You Unique (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Mick Hunt on How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Why Community Matters More Than Achievement with Daniel Coyle (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive (HBR IdeaCast)
Leadership Summit 2026 Inspiring Grit and Growth Amid Unprecedented Change (HBR IdeaCast)
Why Great Leaders Need More Than Good Judgment (HBR IdeaCast)
Exclusive Audiobook Preview for Artificial Organizations (Unlearn)
What pressure can teach you about leadership with Don Faul (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores the dangerous tension between digital efficiency and the human connection required for true leadership. Maya and Alex dive into why leaders must move beyond using AI as a mere shortcut and instead learn to architect systems that amplify both machine intelligence and human authenticity.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Building Resilient Human Connections
7:11 - Navigating the New Rules of Leadership
13:01 - The AI-Augmented Executive
17:25 - The Science of Lasting Change
19:34 - Leading Through Uncertainty and Crisis
21:36 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
791 The Messy Intersection of AI, Work, and People, with Joanna Stern (Coaching for Leaders)
Weekend Classics A Decade of Leadership Lessons (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics John O'Leary on Surviving Disaster and Living a Life of Awe (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Katy Milkman on How to Make Lasting Change in Your Life (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Classics The Instincts To Survive In Business (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Why Community Matters More Than Achievement with Daniel Coyle (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
What Kids Really Need in the Age of AI with Dana Suskind (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Why Great Leaders Need More Than Good Judgment (HBR IdeaCast)
The New Rules for Becoming an Enterprise Leader (HBR IdeaCast)
What the data shows about youth mental health (w Candice Odgers) (How to Be a Better Human)
Summer Fridays How to get your sense of wonder back (w Nate DiMeo) (re-release) (How to Be a Better Human)
How to think fast and talk smart (w Matt Abrahams) (How to Be a Better Human)
S9 Ep9 Joseph DeSimone's Big Idea Medical Innovation through Precision Manufacturing (The Minor Consult)
Exclusive Audiobook Preview for Artificial Organizations (Unlearn)
Why faith has a place at work with Stacy Brown-Philpot (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores why the most successful leaders aren't just managing teams, but mastering their own internal compasses. We dive into the high-stakes tension between using AI to scale output and the vital need to protect human judgment and core values from being hollowed out by automation.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - The Inner Compass: Purpose, Identity, and Resilience
7:16 - Designing High-Performance Environments: Boundaries and Play
12:55 - The Adaptive Leader: Managing Change and Uncertainty
17:19 - The Intelligence Revolution: Leading in the AI Era
20:30 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
790 How to Help a Team Flourish, with Daniel Coyle (Coaching for Leaders)
789 The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Delta CEO Ed Bastian on Leading the Airline Industry to the Top (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Kevin Miller on Finding Your Purpose and What Drives You (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Conversations The Finale (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Peter Atwater on Confidence, Decision-Making, and the Economics of Leadership (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
The Surprising Habits That Matter Most for Health with Zeke Emanuel (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
How to Disagree Better with Julia Minson (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Leadership Summit 2026 Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times (HBR IdeaCast)
How Leaders Can Use AI to Solve Real Business Problems (HBR IdeaCast)
Leadership Summit 2026 Mattel's CEO on Driving Consumer Engagement and Cultural Impact (HBR IdeaCast)
How play is the secret to success at work (w Maxwell Pearce) (How to Be a Better Human)
'Popcast' Gracie Abrams on 'Daughter From Hell,' Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey Hobert (The Interview)
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets (The Interview)
Why AI Makes Great Systems Matter Even More with Eric Baxley (Unlearn)
How to find your way when you feel lost with Ify Walker (Worklife with Molly Graham)
Why the smartest person in the room is asking the dumb questions from TED Business (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores why the most effective leaders don't just react to volatility, but actively design the boundaries that spark innovation. We dive into the delicate balance between leveraging AI-driven efficiency and protecting the deep, reflective thinking required to lead with true agency.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Building High-Performance Cultures
5:08 - Leading Through Uncertainty and Crisis
9:44 - The Innovation Edge: Constraints and Creativity
14:18 - Mastering Interpersonal Influence and Conflict
18:36 - Navigating the Digital Intelligence Frontier
22:16 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
789 The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein (Coaching for Leaders)
788 How to Work with Poisonous People, with Leanne ten Brinke (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Keeping Your Head When Nothing Goes Your Way (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics David Burkus Shares How To Build The Best Team Ever (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Walt Hunter On Fighting For Attention Spans And Requiring Students To Read Books (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Conversations Life's Biggest Unspoken Rules (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
How to Disagree Better with Julia Minson (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
How to Escape Survival Mode and Thrive with Jon Rosemberg (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Raquel Willis on Identity, Allyship, and Living Authentically (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Creating Products with Curiosity, Humility, and Play (HBR IdeaCast)
How play is the secret to success at work (w Maxwell Pearce) (How to Be a Better Human)
How to give up control - advice from neuroscientist Heather Berlin (How to Be a Better Human)
Danny McBride Is Not Above a Little Violence (or a Lot of It) (The Interview)
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies (The Interview)
Judgment in the Age of AI with John Cutler (Unlearn)
Why the smartest person in the room is asking the dumb questions from TED Business (Worklife with Molly Graham)
What is your company culture (and why does it matter) with Mike Schroepfer (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores the high-stakes tension between expanding your organization and preserving its original soul. Maya and Alex dive into everything from the neurobiology of high performance to the strategic art of using AI to amplify—rather than replace—human intuition.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul
6:48 - Finding Your Purpose Beyond the Grind
11:24 - The Neurobiology of High Performance
16:23 - The New Frontier of Intelligent Leadership
19:46 - Managing the Shadow Side of Leadership
22:01 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
788 How to Work with Poisonous People, with Leanne ten Brinke (Coaching for Leaders)
Walt Hunter On Fighting For Attention Spans And Requiring Students To Read Books (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Gary Sanchez on Core Purpose and Finding Your WHY (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
How to Escape Survival Mode and Thrive with Jon Rosemberg (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
How Immigrant Resilience Builds Businesses That Last with Neri Karra Sillaman (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
Creating Products with Curiosity, Humility, and Play (HBR IdeaCast)
How to give up control - advice from neuroscientist Heather Berlin (How to Be a Better Human)
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies (The Interview)
Judgment in the Age of AI with John Cutler (Unlearn)
What is your company culture (and why does it matter) with Mike Schroepfer (Worklife with Molly Graham)
Why success is never linear with Claire Hughes Johnson (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores why rule-breaking and organizational friction might actually be your most valuable feedback loops for growth. We dive into the delicate balance of managing AI-driven automation without losing the human intuition and physical grit required to lead through chaos.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Leading Through Friction: Conflict, Accountability, and Rule-Breaking
8:44 - The Human Element: Purpose, Motivation, and Identity
14:46 - Modern Management: Navigating AI, Meetings, and Decision-Making
17:52 - Scaling the Chaos: Managing Growth and Organizational Change
20:12 - The Resilient Leader: Building Physical and Mental Fortitude
22:19 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
786 The Problem with Reorgs and How to Do Better, with Phil Le-Brun (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Gary Sanchez on Core Purpose and Finding Your WHY (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Chris Ballard On Taking The Plunge And The Invigorating Power Of Cold Water (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Brendan McGurgan On Timeless Principles That Build Businesses (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
How Immigrant Resilience Builds Businesses That Last with Neri Karra Sillaman (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
The Right Way to Manage Rule Breakers (HBR IdeaCast)
We All Hate Meetings-Here's How to Make Them Work (HBR IdeaCast)
Why you need to get up and move-right now! (w Manoush Zomorodi) (How to Be a Better Human)
Seth Rogen Is 44, Often Stoned and on a Roll (The Interview)
Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage - and Being Rich in Hollywood (The Interview)
Unlearning Executive Judgment Building Decision-Making Muscles in the Age of AI with Jim Highsmith (Unlearn)
Why success is never linear with Claire Hughes Johnson (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores why the era of command-and-control is dead, diving into how leaders can build decentralized, high-accountability teams that thrive on tension rather than consensus. Maya and Alex break down the strategic necessity of 'purposeful friction' and how to protect your cognitive energy from the creeping debt of avoidance and constant interruption.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Mastering the Modern Workplace: Culture, Change, and Reorgs
9:24 - The High-Performance Leader's Toolkit: Productivity and Presence
14:59 - Building Resilience: Developing Courage and Mental Agility
17:56 - The Strategic Boundary: Balancing Ambition with Sustainability
20:07 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
786 The Problem with Reorgs and How to Do Better, with Phil Le-Brun (Coaching for Leaders)
785 Make Your Task List Work for You, with Liane Davey (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Keith Ferrazzi on A New Way To Lead Great Teams (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Brendan McGurgan On Timeless Principles That Build Businesses (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Conversations You Need To Do Something (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Jacob Morgan On Building A People-First Culture (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Conversations Effective Leaders Protect Their Time (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
How to Win in a World of Limited Opportunities with Judd Kessler (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
We All Hate Meetings-Here's How to Make Them Work (HBR IdeaCast)
Reinventing an Organization to Do More With Less (HBR IdeaCast)
Why you need to get up and move-right now! (w Manoush Zomorodi) (How to Be a Better Human)
Stressed, stuck, and overthinking The science of moving forward w Ranjay Gulati 10% Happier (How to Be a Better Human)
FAQ How to disagree productively, know which hills to die on, and find your mentors with Ashley Murphy (Worklife with Molly Graham)
How to find your purpose (w Master Fixer Molly Graham) from Fixable (Worklife with Molly Graham)
Why chasing the algorithm leads to burnout with Mark Rober (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores how leaders can build structural defenses to protect their organization's soul from the corrosive urge for quick profits. Maya and Alex dive into the science of courage, the shift toward judgment-based leadership in the AI era, and why intentional friction is your best tool for surviving the pressure of success.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Resilience and the Science of Courage
6:59 - The Integrity Imperative: Protecting Your Mission
13:39 - Leading Through the AI Revolution
18:11 - The Disciplined Leader's Toolkit
21:24 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
785 Make Your Task List Work for You, with Liane Davey (Coaching for Leaders)
784 How to Protect the Organization You Love, with Eric Ries (Coaching for Leaders)
Jacob Morgan On Building A People-First Culture (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Weekend Conversations Effective Leaders Protect Their Time (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong About Success with Eric Ries (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
What Leads Companies to Betray Their Own Principles (HBR IdeaCast)
Stressed, stuck, and overthinking The science of moving forward w Ranjay Gulati 10% Happier (How to Be a Better Human)
Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo from WorkLife with Molly Graham (How to Be a Better Human)
S9 Ep7 Freddy Abnousi's Big Idea Get Healthier with AI and Augmented Reality (The Minor Consult)
The Frequency Era with Chris Walker (Unlearn)
What to do when your industry keeps changing with Manoush Zomorodi (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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This week's edition explores the profound shift from being a 'doer' to being a 'director' as AI reshapes the very foundations of professional expertise. We dive into how leaders can harness autonomous agents without losing their own capacity for judgment, all while building high-impact teams that thrive on purpose rather than just tasks.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - The Future of Human Capital
7:18 - Leading Through the AI Revolution
11:29 - Building High-Impact Teams
16:01 - Protecting the Corporate Soul
19:14 - The Resilient Mindset
21:15 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
784 How to Protect the Organization You Love, with Eric Ries (Coaching for Leaders)
783 How to Take Back Your Evenings, with Guy Winch (Coaching for Leaders)
Elevate Classics Guy Kawasaki on Working with Steve Jobs and Innovative Leadership (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Elevate Classics Liz Wiseman on Building A Team of Impact Players (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
Molly Tschang On Building World-Class Communication Skills (Elevate with Robert Glazer)
What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong About Success with Eric Ries (Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People)
What Leads Companies to Betray Their Own Principles (HBR IdeaCast)
How to Break Free of Negative Thought Spirals (HBR IdeaCast)
Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo from WorkLife with Molly Graham (How to Be a Better Human)
S9 Ep7 Freddy Abnousi's Big Idea Get Healthier with AI and Augmented Reality (The Minor Consult)
The Frequency Era with Chris Walker (Unlearn)
Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About from Hello Monday (Worklife with Molly Graham)
What to do when your industry keeps changing with Manoush Zomorodi (Worklife with Molly Graham)
How to make AI worth your time with Max Mullen (Worklife with Molly Graham)

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