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Some level of skepticism is healthy, but unchecked cynicism can be detrimental to our health and relationships. Dr. Jamil Zaki joins On Leadership to dive deeper into how leaders can keep a natural amount of cynicism in check, suggesting that if we could see each other more clearly, we would realize we have more common ground than we think. 6 Shifts to Develop a Leader's Mindset: Organizations have felt the effects of rapid changes like structure, schedules, and the broad adoption of remote or hybrid environments. This disruption has pushed organizations to adopt new mindsets and policies to set their people up for success. Leaders are no exception when it comes to these changes. To be successful today, leaders need to shift their mindsets and innovate their styles of leadership.

Resilience comes alive in this conversation with Tamron Hall. Tamron joins On Leadership to share her story of perseverance, emphasizing the importance of leading yourself first, finding new ways to adapt to your core skills, and not allowing moving goal posts to defeat you. Building Exceptional Leaders in Uncertain Times: During uncertain times, people look to their leaders to reassure and realign them toward their most important goals. These four critical behaviors help leaders motivate and focus their people on what really matters, even amid uncertainty, stress, and burnout.

Major life shifts don’t always happen in a single “aha” moment, but can sometimes reveal themselves to us over time. That’s one of several meaningful takeaways to garner from bestselling author Tara Schuster, who joins On Leadership to share how she pivoted from a successful corporate role at Comedy Central to becoming a bestselling self-care author, despite initially feeling insecure about pursuing her passion for writing. Tara openly reflects on the identity crisis she faced when she was unexpectedly laid off, and how she ultimately embraced her newfound career as an author. 5 Ways to Multiply Your Team's Natural Genius: Download our guide to help your leaders get the most from their team.

Take the next step to overcoming burnout and regain control over your time and business with bestselling author Jenny Blake. Jenny emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing systemic issues within businesses, rather than just trying to power through individual challenges as they occur. She provides practical strategies for delegating tasks, removing bottlenecks, and focusing on the work that is most engaging and impactful.  Manage Your Time Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Doing What Matters Most – Hard-working professionals should be spending more time on their long-term goals. We can help.

Renowned geneticist and author of the groundbreaking book, Lifespan, Dr. David Sinclair joins Scott Miller for a riveting conversation on the science of aging and how we can potentially reverse its effects. Dr. Sinclair shares his cutting-edge research on the role of epigenetics, the software of our cells, in determining our health and longevity. He reveals exciting breakthroughs in rejuvenation and partial reprogramming of the epigenome, offering hope for reversing aging in various tissues and even improving vision in blind animals. Dr. Sinclair also provides practical advice on how to live a more present and purposeful life, sharing his own journey of overcoming anxiety and fear.

With over 30 years of experience in the sales and marketing industry, iconic thought leader and sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer shares his insights on the essential skills for sales success. Jeffrey offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and content creators, highlighting the significance of finding one's zone of genius and engaging with their audience. With his trademark wit and wisdom, Jeffrey provides practical strategies for sales effectiveness and navigating the disruptions brought about by artificial intelligence.

Learn legendary lessons in leadership and risk from the ninth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld. The author of Sailing Upwind joins On Leadership to discuss the importance of civility in politics, emphasizing the need for thoughtful and responsible leadership. He cites communication skills as imperative to convey complex information without being patronizing or overly technical and reflects on how his experiences have trained and prepared him as a leader.

Become more disciplined in your thinking and make better decisions with profound and practical tips from Farnam Street Founder Shane Parrish. Shane dives into the principles behind his successful newsletter, Brain Food, and offers valuable insights for building influence and impact through content creation.  40 Back-Pocket Questions to Unleash Your Team’s Intelligence: The best leaders are curious. But they don’t just ask a lot of questions. They ask the right questions—the kind that focus their team’s brainpower on the right problems.

Develop a deeper understanding of the importance of data and how company leaders should understand its value in leveraging AI technology. AI expert and author Rajeev Kapur joins On Leadership to share insights on why leaders need to invest time in learning about AI and highlights the opportunities it presents for job growth and promotion. He also dispels some misconceptions about AI and encourages listeners to use AI as a tool to enhance their own skills and experiences. Impact Your Organization's Results: Turn Average Employees Into High Performers: By applying some basic truths about human motivation, you can turn average employees into high performers and typical teams into powerhouses. Moving your middle has dramatic results on your organization’s overall performance.

From her own journey of moving to different countries and learning multiple languages, Dream Big and Win author Liz Elting emphasizes the importance of pursuing what you love and finding ways to monetize it. She shares practical strategies for retaining employees, fostering innovation, and spotting trends in the market. Whether you're an entrepreneur or someone looking to ignite your passion alongside your day job, Liz offers valuable lessons and inspiration for achieving success.  Manage Your Energy to Do Your Job Well: 5 Tips for Constant Self-Renewal—To identify areas where you're putting yourself at risk of burnout, answer the questions in our guide, then choose one good self-care habit you can start practicing this week.