World Vision President and CEO Edgar Sandoval is no stranger to innovation. While at Proctor and Gamble, Sandoval led the ground-breaking (and Emmy-winning) “Like a Girl” ad campaign, which was targeted at improving the confidence of young women. What is surprising, however, is that Sandoval continued to explore and foster new ideas at World Vision, resulting in “Chosen,” a program that flips child sponsorship on its head by allowing the children to choose the sponsors. In this rich conversation...
Aug 22, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 122
THE SECOND OF TWO SPECIAL SUMMIT EPISODES. The true power of an experience is what lives beyond that experience, and to that end we wanted to ask some Summit faculty members for their ideas on how to keep the learnings from the Global Leadership Summit (Aug 3-4) fresh in our minds. Albert Tate and Liz Bohannon sat down and answered a few questions regarding best practices for making the most of our time after the Summit (or any learning experiences). This conversation is full of joy, laughter an...
Aug 09, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 121
A SPECIAL CONVERSATION FOR SUMMIT WEEK 2023. As thousands of leaders from all walks of life prepare to experience the 2023 Global Leadership Summit, Jason Jaggard sits down with Summit Executive Producer (and podcast co-host) Lori Hermann to hear about how to get the absolute most out of the Summit experience, whether you are attending in person, online, or at a Summit host site. In addition, Lori shares about what things are like in the final days before the largest leadership event in the worl...
Jul 25, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 120
What if there was a tool or resource that could help you to “level up” your leadership and “win faster”? For Jason Jaggard, Founder and CEO of Novus Global, executive coach, and best-selling author ( and co-host of the Global Leadership Podcast), that tool is coaching. In this conversation with podcast co-host and Global Leadership Summit Executive Producer Lori Hermann, Jason shares why coaching is such a powerful tool for growth and performance, the power of teams, and how there’s really no su...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 119
Navigating generational diversity is a given in today’s culture, and is also a real challenge for leaders. Not only do different generations have different perceptions and motivations, there is always the opportunity for misunderstanding and frustration to arise. However, in this re-release of an episode from 2019, Craig Groeschel interviews researcher and speaker Jason Dorsey about his work with generational distinctives in the workplace. Jason shares ways that leaders can understand different ...
Jun 21, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 118
By age 24, Liz Bohannon had founded her company, Sseko Designs, in Uganda. Since then, she has continued to grow as a leader and expand her wisdom and influence. Recently Sseko has merged with their largest competitor, Noonday Collection, and Global Leadership podcast host Jason Jaggard sat down with Liz to discuss some of the important learnings from the merger, as well as some important leadership tools that have shaped both Sseko and her personal life as well. A past GLS faculty member, Liz w...
Jun 06, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 117
How can leaders help employees avoid burnout? In an environment of “quiet quitting” and remote work, how can leaders create teams and environments that avoid burnout? In this talk from a GLSNext event in 2021, researcher and executive advisor Liz Wiseman reveals the surprising connection between employee impact and low burnout rates, and also five key characteristics of “high impact” employees. If you are interested in how to leverage impact for employee engagement, or if you are looking to beco...
May 23, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández first knew he wanted to go to space when he was 10 years old. Remarkably, that dream never faded, and over time grew into a deep-seated sense of mission, purpose, and an overall sense of “Why?” As José talks about his life with podcast host Jason Jaggard, again and again, you will hear José say, “Because I wanted to go to space.” That clarity helped sustain his dream over decades when life got challenging or confusing. If you’ve ever wanted to see how the pow...
May 09, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 115
When work gets busy, how do you keep from getting overwhelmed? What does it take to be a C-suite leader, an author, a gifted speaker and maintain a healthy family? In this conversation with GLN podcast host Jason Jaggard, Heather R. Younger shares some of the specific practices and “cadences” that help her maximize her creativity, maintain her commitments, and stay deeply connected to her calling to help others. If you are looking for practical tips on how to keep from getting overwhelmed despit...
Apr 25, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 114
In part one of our interview with Dr. Henry Cloud, host Jason Jaggard explored the content of Henry’s new book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken. In the second part of our conversation, Jason asks Dr. Cloud about how his life and early experiences led him into the field of psychology, as well as the role that Henry’s faith played in discovering his calling. It was definitely not a straight line for Dr. Cloud, and his story is a reminder o...
Apr 21, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 113
What’s the role of trust in a leader’s life? What can you do to build trust? How do you respond when trust is broken? In his latest book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, acclaimed psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud explores the critical role that trust plays in the lives of leaders and their teams. In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Cloud sits down with podcast host, Jason Jaggard, to share some of the book’s pract...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Cynt Marshall’s journey to become the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks is truly extraordinary. From growing up in a housing project, to a 36-year career at AT&T, to learning the business of basketball from the ground up, Cynt has led with a deep commitment to the people around her, and also a deep commitment to her own personal values and individuality. In this conversation with Lori Hermann, Cynt shares details about her childhood, what continues to inspires her today, the importance of navigati...
Mar 29, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 111
What does it take to lead and create at a high level, over the long haul? As an author, pastor, and leader of one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” (2023), Craig Groeschel intrinsically knows the value of hard work, but in this conversation with Lori Hermann, Craig pulls back the curtain on the key structures, routines and decisions that have helped him to avoid burnout. If you’ve ever struggled with maintaining the balance between productivity and rest, this conversation is definitely for yo...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 112
After years in broadcast television, Paula Faris took a leap of faith and chose to follow a new call in her life. For Paula, that call includes working to strengthen families by fighting for working moms. On the launch of her second book, You Don’t Have to Carry It All , Paula sat down with the Global Leadership Network’s Lori Hermann to talk about the surprising link between motherhood and leadership characteristics, how she works through fear, and how she cultivates a supportive community arou...
Mar 10, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 110
What does it take to be able to be brilliant at a moment’s notice? Author, speaker, and podcast host Todd Henry has a life mission to give creatives the information and tools to help them produce consistently great work. In this episode, Todd sits down with our own Jason Jaggard to share insights from his life as a creative, including how he prepares for a keyote, how you don’t have to love writing in order to be a writer, and the key idea that fuels and focuses all of his work. If you’ve ever w...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 109
A significant life crisis led him to the conclusion that the world desperately needed more kindness, and Shola Richards responded by becoming a champion of workplace civility and kindness. Since then, he has gone on to share his learnings through books, speaking, and consulting with many successful organizations. Recently, Shola took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with our host Lori Hermann, and we invite you to listen in as Shola shares the some of the values, experiences, and a...
Jan 31, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 108
It is an understatement to say that Deb Liu’s rise to CEO of Ancestry.com is “unique.” From growing up as a child of Chinese immigrants in South Carolina (where she was often told to “Go back to where she came from”), to navigating gender imbalance in the tech industry, to an ongoing battle with imposter syndrome, Deb has met challenges with wisdom, grace, and a gentle perseverance. In this conversation with Paula Faris, you can hear Deb share her personal reactions to the challenges (and blessi...
Jan 17, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 107
Goals. Practically all of us have them, but most of us also struggle to consistently achieve them. New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff is passionate about helping people get better at reaching their dreams, and we recently sat down with him to hear about how his work impacts his personal life. Join us for this wide-ranging and lighthearted conversation as Jon shares about a variety of topics, from how he evaluates the viability of his various creative ideas, to how he constructively deal...
Jan 04, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 106
How does one go from being a lawyer, with a sure and safe career path, to becoming an innovative entrepreneur and launching a successful coffee franchise in a nation that is known for drinking tea? Sahar Hashemi’s story is a testimony to the power of action, perseverance, and to being unwilling to settle for a life where you cannot thrive. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur, listen as Sahar shares the essential (but simple) behaviors that can help anyone (or any organiza...
Dec 13, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 105
What do leaders get wrong about human performance and motivation? How can leaders help their people to better navigate uncertainty? Social Psychologist Dr. Heidi Grant-Halvorson regularly explores these kinds of questions, and in this conversation with team member Jason Jaggard, she shares insights from her work in the science of leadership, and also some personal “hacks” for working through the process of writing books. Whether you’re an aspiring author, or a leader seeking to more effectively ...
Nov 30, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 104
What does it take to run the largest HR organization in the world? How does one become prepared for that kind of responsibility? To kick off our 7th season, Lori Herman, one of our hosts and Executive Producer of the Global Leadership Summit, sits down with Johnny C. Taylor, President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Join us as Johnny shares key moments from his leadership journey, the importance of cultural clarity in his leadership, and other insights designed to he...
Nov 15, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 103
Is leadership about taking people somewhere, or is it about shaping people in powerful ways? In a recent talk, author, fashion designer, and pastor Erwin Raphael McManus shared the tremendous capacities of human beings—our inherent genius and the ability to create futures. While many of us end up believing a lesser story and forget about our creative power, Erwin shows how leaders can help people recover their faith in their God-given creative capacity and suggests a couple critical, practical t...
Jun 07, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 102
What if learning to focus simply on what you’ve been called to do could enhance your leadership and influence? In this conversation, entrepreneur, illustrator, and advocate Danielle Coke, shares all the different ways “finding her simple” has impacted her calling, her craft, and her leadership. Listen as this young leader shares her insights on “going viral”, knowing when to step back as a leader, and what it takes to keep creativity flowing in her life.
May 03, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 101
charity: water Founder and CEO, Scott Harrison understands the power of story. In this conversation with Trey McKnight, not only does Scott share how he uses stories for greater impact, but he also shares his own personal story of transformation: how he went from a New York City night club promoter and partier to non-profit CEO, and even how some of his skills as a promotor contributed to charity: water’s success.
Apr 19, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 100
What if there was one skill you could learn that would impact everything about your leadership potential? Author, executive coach, and organizational psychologist, Dr. Tasha Eurich talks with Jason Jaggard about why self-awareness is a “must have” for leaders and provides some simple but effective tools for increasing this leadership competency. Join us as we learn more about the “meta skill for the 21st century.”
Mar 21, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 99
It’s tempting to think that something like “charisma” is innate, something you are born with (or not). However, in this episode, CEO and author, Vanessa Van Edwards shows how we can purposefully dial up our own charisma to increase our effectiveness as leaders. In this conversation with GLN CEO and President, Tom De Vries, Vanessa previews her new book Cues: Small Signals, Incredible Impact and shows us how aligning our non-verbal cues can tangibly and practically increase our personal leadershi...
Mar 07, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 98
What does it take to create and curate an award-winning culture? Life.church was recently voted the #1 Best Place to Work (Small and Medium Businesses) in North America by Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards. In this episode Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church, talks with Albert Tate about some of the tools Life.Church uses to build and protect its culture. From developing effective and inspirational values, to the critical role of feedback, learn how to create a culture that wins.
Jan 04, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 97
How can leaders learn to remain calm, think clearly, and act decisively in stressful situations? Author and former Navy SEAL, Mark Divine joins us to explain how special forces operators maintain focus and clarity in the highest-stress situations imaginable. He also shows how these simple techniques can benefit leaders in all environments and at all levels. By committing to growth at the character and soul level, leaders can unlock the “20x” potential of their teams and impact the world around t...
Dec 09, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 96
In this episode we invite you to learn from Carla Harris (Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley), one of the most powerful leaders on Wall Street. In a conversation with Mitch Barns, Carla shares how to authentically bring your whole self to work, how to find commonality in diversity and inclusion, why relationships matter in a career, and more. No matter where you are at on your leadership journey, Carla’s wisdom will broaden your mind and encourage...
Nov 15, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 95
What do today’s leaders need to know about mental health? In a conversation that is simultaneously light-hearted and full of deep wisdom, Paula Faris interviews psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud about how leaders can better understand and talk about mental health. Tune in as Dr. Cloud also shares practical advice on how to find a good counselor, and his take on the use of personality assessments to increase self-awareness
Nov 01, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 94
