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Leadership Luminaries Lounge: Creating Positive Organizational Transformations with Hosts Kerry L Bass and Peggy O'Neal Join Kerry and Peggy as they engage in high-impact discussions on fostering a positive workplace culture and driving organizational transformations. Explore practical strategies, real-world examples, and insightful conversations that will empower entrepreneurs, employees and leaders. Subscribe for a deep dive into the tips to creating a thriving and positive work environment that benefits everyone involved.

Publisher

Kerry L Bass

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Feb 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   The Stakeholder Advantage for Modern Leaders, with Dr. Edward Freeman - Ep. 36 Part 1

   What if the purpose of business is about more than profit alone? In Part 1 of Episode 36, Dr. Kerry L.Bass and Peggy O'Neal welcome renowned philosopher and business thinker Dr. Edward Freeman, one of the leading voices behind stakeholder theory. Dr. Freeman shares the story of how stakeholder thinking evolved, addresses common misconceptions, and explains why creating value for people is at the heart of successful business. The discussion challenges traditional assumptions and offers a fresh perspective on the role of business in society. Dr. R. Edward “Ed” Freeman is an internationally recognized scholar, educator, consultant, and speaker whose pioneering work has helped shape modern stakeholder theory and business ethics. He is best known for his landmark book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach, which transformed thinking about the role of relationships in business success. Freeman is the Bachand University Professor, Olsson Professor, and Academic Director of the Institute for Business in Society at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. A recipient of seven honorary doctorates and numerous teaching and lifetime achievement awards, he has advised leading organizations worldwide and hosts The Stakeholder Podcast. Contact Dr. Freeman at: https://redwardfreeman.com/ The Stakeholder Podcast – Edward freeman https://redwardfreeman.com/the-stakeholder-podcast/ http://www.judineal.com/ Contact Dr. Kerry and Peggy at: Dr. Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

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   23 Sept 2026

   You Can't Outsource Ethics to a Machine, with Dwayne Dixon - Ep. 35 Part 2

   In Part 2, Kerry L. Bass and Peggy O'Neal continue their discussion with technology executive, minister, and ethical AI expert Dwayne Dixon. They explore leadership versus management, the human side of leading people, and AI’s opportunities and risks in areas requiring wisdom, ethics, and discernment. Drawing on technology and ministry, Dixon offers practical guidance on responsible AI adoption, governance, and guardrails that support innovation while protecting organizational values. The episode reinforces that ethical leadership remains essential, no matter how advanced technology becomes. Dwayne Dixon is an author, speaker, executive advisor, and nationally recognized expert on ethical and responsible AI. With more than four decades of leadership experience at Microsoft, Unisys, IBM, Xerox, and Dun & Bradstreet, he helps boards, executives, and institutions navigate AI governance, risk, strategy, talent, and accountability. Founder of Dwayne Dixon International, he advises organizations on responsible AI adoption and executive readiness. Dixon is an inaugural member of the National Black MBA Association’s AI Council and author of Bridging the Code: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI. He is also an ordained minister and civic leader. Contact Dwayne Dixon at: www.dwaynedixon.com www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynedixon Contact Dr. Kerry and Peggy at: Dr. Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   You Can't Outsource Ethics to a Machine, with Dwayne Dixon - Ep. 35 Part 1

   This first part of the conversation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of ethical leadership in the age of AI. Dwayne Dixon challenges leaders to move beyond viewing AI as simply another technology investment and insteadrecognize it as a governance, accountability, and human-centered issue. As organizations navigate rapid technological change, the conversation serves as a reminder that responsibility, ethics, and sound judgment remain essential. In the end, the technology may be powerful, but the decisions and their consequences still belong to us. Dwayne Dixon is an author, speaker, executive advisor, and nationally recognized expert on ethical and responsible AI. With more than four decades of leadership experience at Microsoft, Unisys, IBM, Xerox, and Dun & Bradstreet, he helps boards, executives, and institutions navigate AI governance, risk, strategy, talent, and accountability. Founder of Dwayne Dixon International, he advises organizations on responsible AI adoption and executive readiness. Dixon is an inaugural member of the National Black MBA Association’s AI Council and author of Bridging the Code: Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI. He is also an ordained minister and civic leader. Contact Dwayne Dixon at: www.dwaynedixon.com www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynedixon Contact Dr. Kerry and Peggy at: Dr. Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

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