Welcome to Encouraging Leaders: a podcast that exists to remind CEOs and Aspiring CEOs that they are not alone.
Each episode features world-class CEOs who've walked your current path and shares practical tools/insights to help you become a better leader in every area of your life.
To find out how we can support your leadership journey, book a free, 15-minute call here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/marc15minvirtual
The Ego Evolution: When Leadership Goes from Recognition to Responsibility - Bassel Hamwi
Bassel Hamwi helped launch the Damascus Stock Exchange and discovered that true leadership begins when your ego disappears. In this powerful conversation, Bassel shares the mindset shift that transforms leaders from asking "Can I do this?" to declaring "I'm here, so I have to give back" - and why the future can always be better than the past.
In this episode, we discuss:
- When leadership becomes about responsibility, not recognition
- Why asking for help immediately is wisdom, not weakness
- Building systems of support through mentors, coaches, forums, and peer networks
- How "you are not alone" becomes the foundation for breakthrough leadership
- Finding hope and resilience when everything seems lost
P.S. To explore how we can support your leadership journey, book a free 15-minute call here: http://encouragingleaders.com/marc15minutevirtual
12 Sept 2025
From CFO to Coach: The Most Important Leadership Transition - Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson, leadership coach and former CFO at Cambridge Air Solutions, shares his journey through the most important leadership transition—moving from financial executive to leadership coach.In this episode, we discuss:- How fear and insecurity disguise themselves as self-reliant leadership- The most common coaching goals: managing emotional triggers and creating clear expectations- Using the RACI framework to eliminate decision-making confusion and conflict (http://encouragingleaders.com/racioverview)- Navigating career transitions and the unexpected grief that comes with identity shiftsP.S. To explore how we can support your leadership journey, book a free 15-minute call here: http://encouragingleaders.com/marc15minutevirtual
29 Aug 2025
Silent Resistance: Why your AI initiatives are failing and how to fix it - Karin Volo
Karin Volo, CEO and founder of Evoloshen, shares her transformation from culture expert to AI leadership guide. She reveals why AI initiatives fail through "silent resistance" - when teams listen but fail to execute due to lack of trust.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The AI Leadership Triangle: how technology, culture, and leadership must work together for stability
- Overcoming silent resistance by building psychological safety and trust
- How AI amplifies existing organizational strengths and weaknesses like a spotlight
Learn more about Karin's AI leadership work at https://achievingtheaiadvantage.com/tea/ (https://achievingtheaiadvantage.com/tea/)
P.S. To explore how we can support your leadership journey, book a free 15-minute call here: https://calendly.com/marcdbraun/15-minute-ceo-intro-call
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