Podcasts
ILA’s official podcast, Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders, 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.
The ILA also 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 Members Lauren Bullock and Dan Jenkins partner with ILA to feature the work of ILA members on a series of episodes within the Leadership Educator Podcast.
Humans in the Loop
When does human judgment matter most in an AI-driven world? Scott Allen sits down with Dr. Dan Jenkins and Dr. Gaurav Khanna to explore what AI can and cannot replicate about human leadership, empathy, and connection.
4 Knowledge Shifts for Global Leaders
What must global leaders know to navigate today’s polycrisis world? ILA President Cynthia Cherrey and CCL’s Elisa Mallis join Scott Allen to share four critical knowledge shifts emerging from leadership convenings across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Social Intelligence Explained
Street smarts, savoir faire, knowing the room — that’s social intelligence. Dr. Ron Riggio returns to Phronesis to unpack why social intelligence is the broader framework emotional intelligence lives inside, and what it means for leaders.
Leader and Followers of The Year: Power & Pushback
Who led — and who pushed back — in 2025? Dr. Barbara Kellerman returns to Phronesis to name her Leader and Followers of the Year, examining Trump’s impact through the lens of transgression, aggression, and expansionism, and spotlighting the ordinary Americans quietly building resistance.
Collective Leadership
Richard Bolden discusses leading together. Leadership isn’t always about formal roles, it’s about what gets mobilized, the importance of collective discussion before rushing to solutions, and viewing leadership as a lens that reveals hidden dynamics.
Deeds, Not Words: How Leaders Combat Genderwashing
Guests: Dr. Rita A. Gardiner & Dr. Hayley Baker 18 June 2025 Share: In this episode, host Scott Allen sits down with Dr. Rita Gardiner (Western University) and Dr. Hayley
Leadership in Slovakia
Zuzana Čmelíková, an expert on ethical leadership, resilience, and community impact, joins Scott to discuss the challenges and opportunities of leadership in a young democracy, using Slovakia as an example.
Those Values Are Living and Breathing
Josh Lindblom, a former professional baseball player, joins Scott to share valuable insights for individuals seeking to understand their purpose, navigate career transitions, and live a more fulfilling life.
Developing Leaders and Leadership
ILA 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner David Day joins ILA Fellow Scott Allen to discuss the foundational principles of leader development behind his book, Developing Leaders and Leadership.
Humans on the Move: Welcoming Migrant Families
Migration and immigration are hot button topics, but the debates often don’t prioritize the “Humans” and “Humanity” side of the equation. Chicagoans Jessica Leving Siegel, Julie A. Stark, and Dr. Dennis Roberts join Scott to talk about community leadership initiatives like North Shore Neighbors Say Bienvenidos that work to coordinate a humanitarian response to Chicago’s migrant crisis.
Every Interaction is an Opportunity
Col. Matt Horner, Lt. Col. Matt Orlowsky, Dr. Daphne DePorres, and Dr. Dave Levy from the United States Air Force Academy discuss Lens X, an initiative to reframe organizational interactions in a way that will allow USAF officers to better adhere to the simple directive: “Take care of your people.”
Developing Leaders in Singapore
Scott discusses leadership development, cultural intelligence, and global mindset in Singapore with Dr. Nadir Zafar, Director of the Singapore Leaders Network, and ILA Board member Dr. Michael Yap, Regional Managing Director – Singapore Hub for Coventry University’s Doctor of Business Administration.