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Howard Behar: Putting People First

In this episode of On Leadership with Scott Miller, the spotlight is on Howard Behar, the former president of Starbucks International and author of the book It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks. With over 21 years of experience at Starbucks, Behar shares his insights on building an organization that prioritizes people and values. From his early experiences in the retail business to his journey with Starbucks, Behar emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and the impact it can have on personal and professional success.
Crucial Insights For First-Level Leaders: Develop your people into a high-performing team with these time-tested and proven insights.

Hitendra Wadhwa: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact

Master yourself in ways that make you a more well-rounded, positive, impactful human with the insights from this episode of On Leadership. Hitendra Wadwha joins host Scott Miller to discuss the importance of differentiating between inner mastery and outer impact and how to focus your time most effectively as a result. Hitendra discusses the five core energies of purpose, wisdom, growth, love, and self-realization, delving into common mental distortions we all face daily.
3 Leadership Actions to Amplify Your Organization's Impact: Download our guide for three actions your leaders can take today to transform your teams' efforts into high-value results.

Andrew McMahon: Own Your Voice

A lot can change in 20 years, but the piano has been a constant for Andrew McMahon throughout. The Something Corporate frontman joins On Leadership for a candid conversation on what the music industry has taught him about leadership, business, and the importance of slowing down enough to focus on his own personal growth over time. Andrew reflects on his cancer diagnosis in his early 20s, and how that contributed to the person he is now and hopes to become in the future.
Adapt to Change: 5 Self-Coaching Questions—Download this guide to help your leaders identify their current approach to change and adopt a productive mindset that enables them to thrive in new circumstances.

Karena Kilcoyne: Rise Above Your Story

In her powerful and transformative book, Rise Above Your Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want, Karena Kilcoyne takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Karena joins On Leadership to guide listeners and viewers through the process of shedding the victim mindset and reclaiming your true self. With a focus on self-awareness and understanding the stories we tell ourselves, Karena provides practical tools and insights to help you identify and break free from the limiting narratives that hold you back.
Thriving Through Tough Times: Download our guide and explore four tactics you can use to navigate the negative mindsets that creep in during times of stress.

Michele Rigby Assad: What Are You Fighting for?

Bestselling author and former CIA agent Michele Rigby Assad encourages people to think introspectively about their answer to that question in her book, Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For. Michele joins On Leadership to share her unique journey into the CIA, discussing the importance of understanding different cultures and religions and the challenges she faced in gaining the trust of individuals she was interrogating. She talks about how many of her stories taught her lessons that she hopes can empower others on their own paths to accomplishing their own unique personal and professional goals.
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Sebastian Junger: In My Time of Dying

A brush with death changes your approach to living. At least it did for Sebastian Junger, multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, who has brought his own near-death experience to life in his latest book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. Sebastian recounts his experience, delving into the fascinating intersection of science and spirituality, leaving us all to ponder profound questions that lie in the heart of our existence.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide–Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Daniel Goleman: Maximizing Optimal Days

In a time when distractions are plenty, being present is a gift to all of us. Dr. Daniel Goleman joins On Leadership to discuss some practical tips for training attention and building mindfulness in our daily lives. Daniel explores how to create “optimal days” and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in our work.
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.

Grace Puma & Christiana Smith Shi: Building a Career Path

Manage your career more effectively with the practical strategies offered up by two inspiring former C-suite executives, Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma. The former president of Consumer Direct for Nike and former Chief Operating Officer of PepsiCo join On Leadership to share some relatable lessons they’ve learned from their own career journeys, including the importance of having a career forward mindset, making strategic career pivots, and the value of collaboration.
3 Steps to Build a Culture Where Teams Thrive: To provide lasting support to their people, organizations need to build a winning culture with inclusive, high-trust values that help their people succeed both at work and outside of it. Download and share this guide and help your organization align its culture and values with what’s best for its people.  

Hasard Lee: The Art of Clear Thinking

Mental resilience and confident decision making are important skills to master, whether you’re a leader of people or a United States Air Force combat pilot. Wall Street Journal bestselling author Hasard Lee is both, and joins On Leadership to share his journey from a childhood interest in fighter jets to becoming a highly skilled combat pilot flying multi-million dollar aircraft. Hasard discusses the mental toughness required in high-pressure situations, emphasizing the importance of preparation and debriefing in the process.
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.

Kim Scott: How to Work Together Better

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kim Scott returns to On Leadership for a third time to discuss Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better, which focuses on creating a workplace culture that optimizes collaboration and honors individuality. Kim shares insights on how leaders can demonstrate institutional courage, disrupt bias, define boundaries for prejudice, and create consequences for bullying.
Manage Your Biases to Better Manage Your Team: Understanding bias helps leaders notice and adjust for it, cultivate meaningful connections, and choose courage to make real change and unleash their own and others' potential.