Podcasts

The ILA partners with ILA Member Maureen Metcalf on a series of global leadership episodes each year within the Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future podcast.

ILA’s official podcast is Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders, which offers a smart, fast-paced discussion on all things leadership. Host Scott Allen and his expert guests cover timely, relevant topics and incorporate practical tips designed to help you make a difference in how you lead and live. We also partner with ILA Members Lauren Bullock and Dan Jenkins to feature the work of ILA members on a series of episodes within the Leadership Educator Podcast.

Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future

How do Leadership and The Environment Connect?

Our guests represent multiple frameworks on leadership and the environment. They would like leaders to consider the biosphere as one of the primary frames of leadership. During the interview, they discuss how to apply these frameworks in practice in ways that are practical.

Embodied Leadership and Way Showing For When the Path Is Unclear

This interview explores two critical topics, Embodied leadership and way showing along with ethics. Way showing and embodied leadership include practices for leaders to consider when they are navigating uncharted territory where the path forward is unclear.

Geneva Experts Share Why Leadership Is a Group Effort

Maureen speaks with Patrick Sweet and Peter Cunningham about the evolving nature of leadership. They explore how leadership is no longer just an individual endeavor, but a collective practice, emphasizing adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and resilience.

Leveraging Polarities in Complex and Turbulent Times

According to Barry Johnson, “in today’s world of increasing interdependency and complexity, it is vital to utilize problem solving AND both/and thinking to address your most strategic challenges and opportunities. The research is clear – leaders, teams and organizations that leverage Polarities well outperform those that don’t.

Values and Story Telling to Deliver Results

Michelle talks about what is most important in creating sustainable success. Sebastian’s work takes leaders and their teams to the new levels of performance and business results.

How Your Personal Practices Make You an Exceptional Leader

From fostering smiles in the office to mindfulness, your personal practices have a major effect on your team – and your success. Dr. Kathryn Goldman Schuyler shares her research on “waking up at work” – creating greater awareness of workplace systems and how individual actions affect them.

11 Steps to Help You Heal Divides

Mike Hardy argues that peace is crucial for business success. While often overlooked by corporate leaders, peace directly contributes to profits and stability. Drawing on his research and diplomatic experience, Hardy explains how leaders in all sectors can foster peace and security for mutual benefit.

Creating Mindful Organizations

How do we create organizations that promote mindfulness and joy during work? Subanhu talks about how to build mindfulness in organizations. Michelle talks about how she demonstrates authenticity as a leader, a CEO, and a mother.