The Hidden Habits of Extraordinary Leaders! - Mark Thompson & Byron Loflin
Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin have been inside more boardrooms than most people could ever imagine — advising Fortune 500 CEOs, coaching global founders, and helping shape the leadership culture of the world’s most powerful companies.In this rare, unfiltered conversation, they break down the real psychology of leadership — what happens when power, purpose, and pressure collide. They reveal the patterns they’ve seen across hundreds of top performers: how extraordinary leaders build trust when things fall apart, the silent habits that keep them grounded, and the mistakes that quietly destroy credibility.Mark, one of the world’s leading executive coaches and a confidant to icons like Richard Branson, shares stories from decades spent observing what drives genuine greatness. Byron, as Global Head of Board Engagement at Nasdaq, opens a window into how boards think, how trust is earned at the highest levels, and how leaders survive the scrutiny of modern governance.Together, they dismantle myths about charisma and control — and instead uncover what truly sustains leadership: empathy, self-awareness, and the willingness to tell the truth when it costs the most.
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Why Most People Don’t Know What They Stand For and How to Build it. - Robert Glazer
Robert Glazer built one of the world’s leading performance marketing agencies — scaling Acceleration Partners into a global firm serving top brands around the world.But somewhere along the way, growth stopped feeling good.In this episode, Robert opens up about the moment he realized that achievement without alignment can quietly hollow you out. He talks about how values shape every decision, why drive without purpose leads to burnout, and what it really means to grow, as a leader, and as a person.We talk about building culture that lasts, the hidden costs of ambition, and why the hardest work isn’t scaling a company: it’s staying true to yourself while doing it.This is a conversation about values, fulfillment, and redefining success before it breaks you.
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The Brain Expert - “Your Brain Isn’t Lazy. It’s Just Tired.” (Anne Laure)
Anne-Laure Le Cunff has spent years decoding how our minds actually work — and why modern life keeps breaking them.A former Google strategist turned founder of Ness Labs, she left one of the world’s most intense environments to study neuroscience and re-imagine productivity through self-awareness and mental clarity.In this conversation, we go beyond the buzzwords. We talk about why burnout is not a failure of willpower, how our obsession with optimization destroys focus, and the science of thinking slower to create more.Anne-Laure reveals what she learned studying cognitive fatigue, the myth of the “lazy brain,” and how anyone can design a life that supports curiosity instead of exhaustion.This episode isn’t about doing more — it’s about understanding yourself deeply enough to know what actually works.
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Why Confidence is the Secret to Transformation - Rosabeth Moss Kanter
What does it take to drive real, lasting change inside organizations? In this episode of Truth Works, Jessica Neal sits down with Rosabeth Moss Kanter — Harvard Business School professor, trailblazing author, and one of the world’s most influential thinkers on leadership and strategy.Rosabeth has spent decades studying how companies rise, adapt, and lead through transformation. From pioneering research on innovation and change management to her bestselling books like Confidence and Think Outside the Building, she has shaped the way leaders and organizations think about their future.In this conversation, Rosabeth shares why bold leadership matters more than ever, how to overcome resistance to change, and what it means to foster confidence in both people and institutions.👉 If you care about leadership, innovation, and the courage to make change happen, this episode is for you.
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From Pastor turned CEO: How to find work you're Wired for! - William Vanderbloemen
In this episode of Truth Works, Jessica Neal sits down with William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group, pastor-turned-entrepreneur, and author of Next: Pastoral Succession That Works. William’s career is a rare intersection of ministry, business, and leadership. From serving as a pastor to building one of the most respected executive search firms for churches, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations, his journey offers timeless lessons on culture, calling, and change.We explore:How William made the leap from preaching in the pulpit to running a global search firm.Why succession planning is the “silent crisis” in leadership — and how to do it right.The role of faith, values, and resilience in navigating career transitions.What every leader can learn about building trust, teams, and lasting impact.Whether you’re a founder, leader, or simply navigating your own next chapter, William brings a candid, faith-rooted perspective on what it takes to lead with both conviction and humility.
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of work, culture and leadership? Join Jessica Neal and Patty McCord each week as they chat with expert guests and explore the issues affecting the workplace — from AI and mental health, to making layoffs and combating toxic cultures. Featuring global industry leaders and specialists that are passionate about reshaping the way work today. Listen in as we redefine the rules to work for us, not against us. Episode 1 of TruthWorks launches March 19! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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