Episode Overview 

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Shannon welcomes James Kinney, a globally recognized corporate leader, creative, and author of "Sustaining Leadership," to share his transformative journey through music, mental health advocacy, and redefining leadership. With a career spanning legal marketing, music performance, and top HR roles across billion-dollar companies, James offers rich insights into how emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and mental health infrastructure are reshaping the workplace. This conversation delves deep into leadership in a post-pandemic world, the mental health crisis, DEI, and James' vision for systemic change as he enters the political arena.

Ways to Connect with James 

Instagram: @jamesnicholaskinney