To Lead Is Human

Re-center your thinking for 2026 with Sharon‘s five essential practices for leadership during ongoing volatility and change. Blending real-world examples with actionable insights, she reveals how intentional pauses, emotional intelligence, and grounded values empower leaders to guide their teams.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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For more than 30 yea...

In this combined Parts 1 & 2 conversation, Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, shares how creating a lifesaving incubator company shaped her leadership. She reflects on values over outcomes, the toll of burnout, and why psychological safety must begin within a leader before it can be grown in teams.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Jane Chen is a...

In this retrospective, we hear 17 past guests answering host Sharon Richmond’s question, “What does ‘To Lead Is Human’ mean to you?” In their own words, these accomplished executives from across the leadership spectrum provide insight, wisdom, and perspective on the many facets of being a leader.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leader...

In this Thanksgiving replay, host Sharon Richmond highlights the importance of gratitude in leadership. We then hear a prime example of this in her conversation with Tim Lupinacci, CEO of a top-100 U.S. law firm, whose distinctly humble and humanistic leadership fosters strong employee engagement.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. He is also the...

A technology leader at a large university, Eve Raymond shares practical ways leaders can transform change and conflict into connection. She explains how curiosity, emotional intelligence, and deep listening help teams navigate tension, repair trust, and build stronger, more compassionate workplaces.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Eve Raymond is a strate...

In this must-listen episode, DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen shares how curiosity, empathy, and communication shape his leadership. He discusses balancing performance and people, leading through change, and why trust and clarity are essential for scaling an organization without losing its human core.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Allan Thygesen...

CEO Tim Brackney of Springline Advisory shares how to scale with soul—balancing growth, purpose, and people-first leadership. Hear how transparency, trust, and humanity shape his approach to building a high-performing, values-driven firm.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Tim Brackney serves as CEO of Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm dedicated to res...

In Part 2 of 2, Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, shares how creating a lifesaving incubator company shaped her leadership. She reflects on values over outcomes, the toll of burnout, the power of vulnerability, and why psychological safety must begin within a leader before it can be grown in teams.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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In Part 1 of 2, Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, shares how creating a lifesaving incubator company shaped her leadership. She reflects on values over outcomes, the toll of burnout, the power of vulnerability, and why psychological safety must begin within a leader before it can be grown in teams.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Jane C...

As a preview of our upcoming special compilation called Small Moments, Big Transformations, we’re replaying Spencer Sherman’s remarkable story of losing everything in a fire, discovering Buddhist practices, and building a 70-person B-Corp that puts values, mindfulness, and client well-being first.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Spencer Sherman is a Certified Financial Planner,® co-founder of the B-Corp financial advisory firm Abacus, author, spiritual teacher, and an advocate of developing a mindful money mentality.

Host Sharon Richmond tackles the art of giving feedback. She explores why it’s vital for employee engagement and mentorship — and growth for both parties. Bonus: Sharon provides top tips that she coaches leaders to use when giving feedback, so team members walk away inspired instead of discouraged.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Sharon Richmond helps C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of.

Behind the bohemian image of the famous Burning Man festival is a well-oiled, well-run international organization. Learn from its Director of Government Affairs, Marnee Benson, how they maintain their internal ethos and culture while interacting with numerous agencies overseeing strict regulations.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Marnee Benson is Burning M...

In this solo episode, Sharon digs into the core principles of human-centered leadership based on clarity, feedback, and vulnerability. She explores how leaders build trust, empower teams, and foster a culture of learning — and shares tips for overcoming leadership challenges and navigating change.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered...

Sharon returns with a new preface to this hidden gem featuring Brian Danzis, President of North America at Seedtag. He shares how joy, consistency, and team accountability drive leadership—and how he builds trust and optimism in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.

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In this special replay from two years ago, Dr. Maureen O'Connor talks about her academic leadership, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the role of shared governance. She also explores the balance between being liked and respected as a leader, plus adapting leadership styles to different audiences.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps you up-level your leadership to shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor in your organization.

Blending creativity and finance, Jonathan Ankney went from solo entrepreneur to leading a small business by blending grace, accountability, and faith-based principles. He explores leadership challenges and scaling with purpose—offering insights for small business owners and nonprofit leaders alike.

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Jonathan Ankney is the Founder and CEO of Small Business CFO, Inc., a financial consulting firm dedicated to helping sma...

Revisiting her show’s most popular episode, Sharon adds new context to start. We then hear Arvind KC as he explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI era — blending technology, empathy, and service. He highlights the importance of self-management and fostering human-centered workplaces.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Arvind KC is the Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox.

Len Forkas is now among the elite few who have summited the highest peak on every continent. In this re-release with a new preface by host Sharon Richmond, hear Len’s fascinating mix of business, nonprofit, athletics, and expeditions. He has led numerous teams to achieve extraordinary daring feats.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, international explorer, and dedicated philanthropist. 

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Host Sharon Richmond explores five essential practices for resilient leadership amid ongoing volatility and change. Blending real-world examples with actionable insights, she reveals how intentional pauses, emotional intelligence, and grounded values empower leaders to guide their teams.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Host Bio:

For more than 30 yea...

In this retrospective, we hear 17 past guests answering host Sharon Richmond’s question, “What does ‘To Lead Is Human’ mean to you?” In their own words, these accomplished executives from across the leadership spectrum provide insight, wisdom, and perspective on the many facets of being a leader.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Host Bio:

For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level the...

Host Sharon Richmond revisits her original episode with guest CEO Ajay Varya, adding new insights on servant leadership and cross-functional teams in fast-growing companies. She and Ajay explore your peer team being your first team, cultural challenges, transparency, and prioritizing growth mindset.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Nigel Tunnicliffe co-founded a driving school as a social enterprise to eradicate car crashes and scaled it into a nationwide business in 500-plus cities. This episode explores leadership philosophies, personalized service, and scaling challenges, with insights and inspiration for aspiring leaders.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Explore transformative leadership with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of WD-40, as he highlights the profound value of engaged, purpose-driven workplaces. He discusses the art of balancing empathy with decisiveness and fostering a culture of happiness to drive unparalleled success.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Delve into the challenges and rewards of building a human-centered business. Through Paul David’s journey, we learn about innovative work practices such as the four-day workweek and pay transparency, highlighting the significance of intentional leadership and the key role of honest conversations.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Paul David is the Found...

Discover the dynamic leadership approach of Jonathan Weathington as he talks about authenticity, cultural fit, and humanistic communication. He shares how these principles foster a thriving workplace and offers key insights and lessons for leaders across diverse industries and business settings.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Jonathan Weathington serves as the CEO of Shuckin’...

Advertising CEO Brian Danzis sees leadership as a platform to express the power of optimism and the transformative impact of joy at work. Discover his further insights on fostering accountability, crafting authentic connections, and inspiring teams to achieve greatness in today’s business landscape.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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In transforming a community’s shared needs into a mission-driven organization, Vandana Kumar navigated challenges of change and fostered team buy-in. This conversation highlights the importance of clarity, empathy, and adaptability in leadership, offering valuable lessons for leaders at all levels.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

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Vand...

In this Season 3 finale, Sharon presents the full episode of her recent appearance on Neuroscience of Coaching, hosted by Dr. Irena O’Brien. They explore the fascinating concept of “team flow”—a state of peak performance from team members shown by the activation of alpha waves in the brain.

This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. 

In this special episode, host Sharon Richmond is joined by Lisa Bloom, host of Mirasee FM’s Once Upon a Business. They discuss a story from Lisa’s show, in which monkeys mistakenly try to rescue the moon, which is a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization.

In addition, Sharon and Lisa talk about the value of intentional leadership and how creating a culture where followers feel empowered to question and challenge decisions leads to better outcomes. They also delve into how ageism can affect perspectives on success and...

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Scott Freidheim is a family-focused, community-minded, risk-taking adventurer and businessman who serves and has served on the boards and executive committees of numerous major corporations and nonprofits.

Guest B...

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Sean Platt is a highly prolific author with hundreds of published books to his name. He is also the co-founder of Sterling & Stone, a publishing company turned “intellectual property incubator.”

Sean Platt has always been an entrepreneu...

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Arvind KC is the Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox.

As the Chief People and Systems Officer of Roblox, Arvind KC leads the internal organization chartered with evolving the Roblox’s process...

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Sharon Richmond is the founder of Leading Large, through which she coaches C-level executives of fast-growing small and mid-size companies who want to up-level their leadership.

For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embrac...

Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and co-host of the podcast Course Lab on Mirasee FM.

Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s Facebook ad coordinator. Since then, he has grown through working numerous roles in the organization, including head of human resources, mastermind facilitator, partner liaison, and head of strategy f...

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Adrian Sheppard is the Fire Chief for the City of Redmond, Washington, overseeing all of the city’s fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.

Adrian Sheppard is a distinguished fire service leader deeply committed to public safety, community service...

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Sharon Richmond helps C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. 

For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companie...

Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence.

Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence. Commonly known as the “queen of common sense,” she is also an undisputed “boy champion.”

Maggie’s experience includes teaching, counselling, and working in palliative care/funeral services and suicide preventio...

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Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 59 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes.

Jonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Hum...

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Tom O'Brien has built a long career in the field of human resources, currently serving as the VP of Human Resources at Trinchero Family Estates, a winery in Napa, California.

Tom O'Brien has built a long career in the field of human resources, currently serving as the VP of Human Resources...

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you  can uplevel your  leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, international explorer, and dedicated philanthropist.

Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athl...

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Andy Levitt is the Founder and CEO of Brightly, a company with a mission at the intersection of food waste and climate change. Prior to Brightly, Andy was the Founder and CEO of the national plant-based meal company Purple Carrot.

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Dr. John Austin is an internationally recognized coach to business leaders on safety and human performance and a former professor of psychology. Pam Fox Rollin, MBA coaches executives and top teams in Silicon Valley and globally.

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Arjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next startup after having sold his last one, The Factual, to Yahoo.

“Your first startup is an absolute public ass kicking. You look like a complete clown. And so it gets rid of a lot of the arrogance very quickly.”— Arjun Moorthy

Arjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next s...

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Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and serves as a business coach in the company’s flagship ACES program.

Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s F...

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Eliana Hassen serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Redda Group, a boutique management consulting and executive search firm specializing in strategic growth.

Eliana Hassen serves as the Chief Executive Officer...

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Sharon Vosmek is the CEO of Astia and Managing Partner of the Astia Fund. Astia is a global organization that works to level the investment playing field for startups that include women. 

Sharon Vosmek is the CEO of...

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Dev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a B2B SaaS marketing agency.

Dev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a B2B SaaS...

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Doug Camplejohn is an accomplished tech executive, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and the Founder and CEO of Airspeed, a platform that connects and celebrates employees digitally.

Doug Camplejohn is an accomplished tech executive, entrepreneur, and startup advisor with more than tw...

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Dr. Geetha Murali is the Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read, a leading international organization that is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.

“I came from a family where I could have very easily been a child bride. And I wanted to do something that made that not even a possibility for the next generation.”  — Geetha Murali

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Miranda Lievers is the Co-Founder and former COO of Thinkific. She was named one of the top 10 operations execs in the country in 2022.

“Businesses have never been mechanical machines. Businesses are human machines. And business school has only just recently acknowledged that these are human machines, and human machines are unpredictable and emotional.”  — Miranda Lievers

Miranda Lievers, Co-Found...

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Liam Martin is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Time Doctor, a remote-work platform. He is also the co-organizer of Running Remote, the largest conference dedicated to building and scaling remote teams.

“Remote work is not going away. And if you think it's going away, you are at a significant tactical and strategic disadvantage.”  — Liam Martin

Liam Ma...

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Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. He is also the founder of Everybody Leads, an organization that fosters leadership among underserved communities.

“The flip side of the coin of getting all the feedback... at some point, I have to make the decision and act and execute, because you can get into this funnel of just ge...

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Maureen O’Connor, Ph.D., J.D., is the president of Palo Alto University (PAU), a non-profit private university that specializes in Psychology and Counseling. 

“People start to feel this so-called impostor syndrome because the people who set the path set standards that worked for them. And if you set yourself up against those standards, you are going to feel like an imposter.”– Dr. Maureen O’Connor Duration: 00:49:46

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Andy Levitt is the Founder and CEO of Brightly, a company with a mission at the intersection of food waste and climate change. Prior to Brightly, Andy was the Founder and CEO of the national plant-based meal company Purple Carrot.

“You feel that pressure, you feel that sense of responsibility … and say, ‘Oh, I'll get to me when I've got the time to get to me.’ And you just may not have...

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Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People Operations at Google. He has a personal mission to humanize work.

“And so one of my deepest values is to respect the deep dimensionality of every human in that you have to take every human as a unique instance of an entire world.”  – Dart Lindsley

Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People...

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Spencer Sherman is a Certified Financial Planner,® co-founder of the B-Corp financial advisory firm Abacus, author, spiritual teacher, and an advocate of developing a mindful money mentality.

“Sometimes in our industry and as a financial advisor, there's an over-focus on the future. [But] a big part of Buddhist philosophy is living well in the present moment.” – Spencer Sherman

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Jon Abbott is an American public media executive who held leadership roles at PBS and the WGBH Education Foundation, which comprises numerous public radio and television stations in New York and Massachusetts.

“If we're asking that much of everybody, and creating an environment where we're thinking about treating other people the way we'd like to be treated, to me the golden rule… it's still a pretty good one to keep an e...

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Mitch Joel is a thought leader, author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and the founder of ThinkersOne.

“Having complementary skill sets doesn't put you in that place where you're really conflicting with one another so much as you have your own built-in mastermind group.”  – Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel is an author, writer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and co-founder of ThinkersOne — a platform that empowers companies with personalized and bite-sized thought leadership from the...

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Rachel Maceiras is the Vice President of Paramount+ Global Content Curation and an Emmy-winning builder and leader of multiplatform teams.

“We don't work in a gulag — we work at an entertainment company. We should be having fun. We should be having a good time.”  – Rachel Maceiras

Rachel Maceiras is the Vice President of Paramount+ Global Content Curation and an Emmy-w...

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Marisa Murray is the founder and CEO of Leaderley International. As an executive coach, she helps members of the C-suite become better leaders in today's rapidly changing and complex world.

“If you were trying to learn how to cook your Italian grandmother's sauce, you wouldn't try it all the wrong ways. First, you try it as close as you can. And then you try to refine it and refine and re...

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“Humans have succeeded as a species because they have been able to collaborate with each other in groups, and large groups in ways that other species have not been able to.”  – Tito Hubert

Tito Hubert is a product and technology leader who worked for Convoy in supply chain tech and Amazon in fintech and ad tech. Previously a consultant at The Boston Consult...

Welcome to Behind the Launch! This 8-episode podcast pulls back the curtain on the ups and downs of launching a product or service.  

Cynthia Lamb is director of podcasts at Mirasee FM, where she produces or supervises the production of 11 podcasts (and counting). She got her start at the venerable University of Missouri-Columbia’s School of Journalism, where she was trained in broadcast journalism, served as the program director of KCOU radio, and worked as a television reporter for the NBC affiliate. For the NPR affiliate, she produced and wrote long-form radio documentaries – what we would...

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Amanda Tucker is the Vice President of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Target. Previously, she held executive positions in corporate, nonprofit, and governmental organizations in multiple countries. She has a Master’s Degree in Management from Stanford University.

“I felt like there was a bit of a tension between two concepts of leadership… more command-and-control leadership and more authentic, empathetic leadership. And I really wanted to understand the science behind transp...

Sharon Richmond, host of To Lead Is Human, presents Mirasee FM’s new podcast, For Better or For Work. What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives, and hard-earned wisdom. 

Meg Cadoux Hirshberg is founder of The Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting evidence-based lifestyle transformation for cancer survivors.

For 1...

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Joel Jewitt is a longtime regular of Silicon Valley. His career has included working with several companies from inception to growth to sale. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships for a digital marketing firm called LiveRamp, which he co-founded and which grosses around $600 million in annual revenue. 

“If … you're constantly offering up who you are, taking a risk to do so, it's hard to resist for the...

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Danny Iny is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and leads the company with his wife, Bhoomi Pathak, who serves as their COO. Mirasee focuses on helping expert entrepreneurs create sustainable, profitable businesses that educate others and create positive impacts.

“You're showing up and working on things that you should be working on, but you're taking advantage of the full person… and leveraging on that strength… What makes me a great...

Danny Iny is the founder and CEO of Mirasee. His latest book is titled Online Courses: A Business Parable About How to Create Freedom by Teaching Your Gift, and he is the host of the popular podcast, Course Lab. 

Hosts Linda Claire Puig and Ari Iny talk with Danny about the massive impact that guaranteeing results can have on sales, on the quality of your programs, and on the strength of your team. 

During the episode, you’ll discover:

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Dr. Ann Weinacker has been a practicing physician with specialties in Pulmonology and Critical Care for more than 30 years.

“I've done leadership courses, I've had coaching help. I think that one of the things that I have learned is to ask questions, and then stop talking and listen to the answers.”  – Dr. Ann Weinacker

Dr. Ann Weinacker currently serves as the Senior Vice Chair o...

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Ajay Varia is the founder and CEO of Growth Nirvana. He has a passion for helping companies grow faster.

“But do they actually have the skills, the mindset, the culture, to drive the impact you want? Because then it's almost like I'm in awe of the team.”  – Ajay Varia

Ajay Varia is the Founder and CEO of Growth Nirvana. Growth Nirvana is a no code gr...

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Jeff Griffiths is a co-founder and Managing Director of WorkForce Strategies International, a leading workforce and organizational development consultancy. He focuses on talent and the critical role that it plays in delivering sustainable organizational performance.

“It's important to not always be right…and rely on the unique expertise that other people around you have.”  – Jeff Griffiths

Jeff Griffiths is a co-founder and Managing Director...

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Shalini Verma is the Director of Program Management at Google. Her passion is to inspire leaders to transform themselves and the world.

“I want to be leading with heart, and I want the mind or the ego to be in service of the heart. I don't want to be leading with my mind and my ego.”  – Shalini Verma

Shalini Verma is a high-energy leader at Goog...

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Eric Edelson is a graduate of Stanford Business School and the CEO of Fireclay Tile. He loves to challenge the status quo and find unique solutions to big problems.

“I think one of my ahas two years ago was, 'Man, I'm really holding this company back. I'm holding it back because we're not being aggressive enough.'”  – Eric Edelson

Eric Edelson is the CEO of...

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Matthew Louchheim is president of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

“Integrity is something that has always been of great value to my family, and leadership always begins with integrity.”  – Matthew Louchheim

Matthew Louchheim is the president of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc., a 100 year-old washroom accessory, toilet partition and child-seating company.  Matt represents the fourth-generation of family leadership and has assumed roles in sales, marketing, corporat...

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Igor Seletskiy is the founder and CEO of Cloud Linux, a global tech company that's on a mission to make Linux secure, stable and profitable.

“But the point that [was] a turning point for me was when I realized that I want people to tell me what they think. And they're afraid.”  – Igor Seletskiy

Igor Seletskiy is the Founder and CEO of CloudLi...

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People Operations at Google. He has a personal mission to humanize work.

“And so one of my deepest values is to respect the deep dimensionality of every human in that you have to take every human as a unique instance of an entire world.”  – Dart Lindsley

Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People...

Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This podcast aims to help listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

Sharon partners with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who are up-leveling their leadership and building companies they are proud of. Clients boost their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.

Sharon’s purpose is to help leaders 10X their impact by le...