What if the secret to better leadership isn't about doing more, but being more human?

In this episode of Work Doesn't Work (Anymore), Dr. Ryan Darby sits down with leadership expert and founder of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions, Laurie Cozart. With over 10,000 individuals and 500 teams coached, Laurie brings deep insights on how leaders can thrive in today's complex and rapidly changing workplace.

Together, they unpack why hero leadership is outdated, why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill, and how vulnerability and relationship-building are actually strategic advantages. Laurie shares stories from her own journey and introduces practical, neuroscience-backed tools for fostering resilient leadership, trust-filled teams, and simplified work cultures that don't burn people out.

If you're tired of the noise and looking to build magic teams that feel good and perform better, this conversation is your playbook.

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Key Takeaways:

• Hero leadership quietly exhausts everyone
• Clarity is kindness and performance fuel
• Relationships make hard tasks feel easy
• Vulnerability builds trust, not weakness
• Emotional safety drives resilience and engagement