We've been thinking...all things leadership

About We've been thinking...all things leadership

Our podcast explores the practice of leadership—and “practice” is exactly the right word. Leadership is a fusion of art and science, discovery and application, action and reflection, punctuated by successes, setbacks, and continuous recalibration. The best leaders never stop growing. In each episode, we dive into real-life leadership challenges, share practical insights, and offer actionable solutions—without a script, excessive polish, or perfection. Leadership, after all, is more like a jazz session than a symphony performance. 🎷 Come join the discussion!

Publisher

Jan Smith and Mark Rumbles

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Leadership Perspectives: The Speed Paradox with Florin Gale

   The business wants speed. People need space to learn. Strategic design and product leader Florin Gale joins Jan and Mark to explore this leadership paradox—and why navigating the age of AI requires leaders to rethink not only how their people work, learn, and adapt, but how they do, too.

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Leadership Perspectives: Leading Through AI Transformation with Frederic Simard

   We've been thinking... all things leadership introduces Leadership Perspectives, a new conversation series featuring experienced leaders sharing real-world perspectives on today's biggest leadership challenges. Our first guest, technology executive Frederic Simard, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to one defining question: How do you lead people through a future that no one can yet clearly describe? Together, we explore AI, uncertainty, and the uniquely human responsibilities of leadership. Join the conversation.

3. 

   25 May 2026

   5 Leadership Shifts in the AI Era

   Leaders drive change, and change shapes leadership. Our business landscapes and horizons are shifting as AI and related technologies accelerate. The way leaders add value is changing as well. In this episode, Jan and Mark share 5 critical shifts leaders need to make and the related capabilities that give them the "human edge."

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