In this episode, Lou interviews Tia Graham, Chief Happiness Officer and author of "Be A Happy Leader," to discuss the importance of happiness and well-being at work. Tia shares insights on how leaders can cultivate a positive work environment, including the benefits of mindfulness, self-compassion, and connection with others. She also emphasizes the importance of sleep, exercise, and spending time in nature for productivity and creativity. 

Joining us on this episode is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, the author of Get Your Career In SHAPE: A Five-Step Guide to Achieve the Success You Need, Want, and Deserve. On today's agenda is the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and what employers can do to address it. 

Joining us on The Leader Show this week is Candice Lu, a Founding Partner at Qvest, a Most Loved Workplace. On the agenda today is trust, cultivating honesty and open communication in the workplace, and why mentorship is critical for personal and professional growth. 

Lou interviews George Beebe, director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and former head of Russia analysis for CIA Intelligence under Vice President Dick Cheney. In this episode, they discuss the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy. 

Today, Lou interviews Anirudh Devgan, the president and incoming CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a technology company based in San Jose with 9,300 employees worldwide.  Cadence was ranked 7th on the 2021 Most Loved Workplace® list due to its focus on diversity and inclusion, including an employee group for underrepresented individuals and allies.

Dave Burritt of US Steel joins Lou on the podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the steel industry. On the agenda is the importance of safety in the workplace, the goal of sustainability, and how US Steel has internalized "Made in America" as a key business principle. 

Ray Pineault, the CEO of Mohegan joins us on the podcast today. He talks about how reinforcing the workplace culture is the responsibility of leaders, and how the board should be holding them accountable for the same. He also mentions how maintaining an open-door approach in an organization can help make the team members feel comfortable about sharing their feedback and ideas, which can lead to the company's success.

This week’s Leader Show features Dan Smith, the Chief Executive Officer of Watco Companies. Before becoming a business leader, Dan was a pitcher for the Montreal Expos. As the CEO of a Most Loved Workplace®, Dan is convinced that leaders should embrace insecurity and wake up every day with a hunger to create value for their teams.

Our guest today is Paul Travers, the President/CEO of Vuzix, one of the most sought-after technology companies that deals in display engines, waveguide optics, augmented reality, and wearable computing. On the agenda today is Vuzix' collaborative work culture, rewarding talent with stock options, and the future of the metaverse.