By Dean Newlund. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for over two years. On a recent episode of the Leadovation podcast, I finally sat down with my friend and former Zappos executive, Jamie Henriod. We’ve collaborated in the nonprofit world and had countless off-the-record talks about culture and leadership. But this one, focused on the intersection […]
By Dean Newlund. How Leaders Can Harness Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Their Humanity We’re in the midst of an AI gold rush. Across boardrooms and C-suites, leaders are urgently asking: What should we do with AI? But amid the excitement, most organizations are missing a critical point—AI doesn’t fix dysfunction; it exposes it. In this […]
By Dean Newlund. On a recent episode of the Leadovation Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Chip Conley, a man who has not only transformed industries but is now redefining what it means to grow older with purpose. Chip’s story, and the creation of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), isn’t just inspiring—it’s a […]
By Dean Newlund. Working for a company with a bold social or health mission feels like stepping into a sun-drenched room. People show up eager, hopeful, and ready to pour their whole selves into the cause. That energy is the blessing. It can also become the curse when day-to-day reality — budgets, deadlines, clashing styles […]