
Leading to Shape the Future: Scharmer’s Theory U
In times of disruption, new strategies are not enough. According to Otto Scharmer, what determines the success of an intervention is the leader’s interior condition.
Practical Wisdom for Leaders (Phronesis) is produced in partnership with ILA Fellow and past ILA Board member Scott J. Allen and is ILA’s official podcast.
ILA Fellow Maureen Metcalf partners with ILA on a series of Global Leadership episodes within her podcast Innovating Leadership.
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.
ILA Members Lisa DeFrank-Cole and Sherylle J. Tan partner with ILA to produce the WE Lead: Women’s Empowered Leadership.
ILA’s Official Podcast offers a smart, fast-paced discussion on all things leadership. Phronesis founder and Host Scott J. 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. Practical Wisdom for Leaders (Phronesis) is the official podcast of the International Leadership Association. Listen Notes ranks it in the top 5% of the more than two million podcasts they track. The podcast recently exceeded more than 100,000 downloads. Guests range from former Primer Ministers to C-Suite leaders to leadership scholars, educators, and development professionals.

In times of disruption, new strategies are not enough. According to Otto Scharmer, what determines the success of an intervention is the leader’s interior condition.

Can a business make money AND make the world better? John Heiser says yes.

If you think you have to solve problems, think again. You might be better off leveraging tensions instead! Explore how “both/and” thinking helps leaders navigate complexity, avoid false choices, and drive sustainable performance.
The International Leadership Association is proud to partner with Innovating Leadership on a yearly series of episodes on global leadership with special ILA speakers, members, and guests.
The pace of change in the world is increasing exponentially. Leadership must evolve. And that gets to the heart of Innovating Leadership’s mission: To bring you the latest thoughts on leadership so you can innovate, learn, and evolve…growing your team, your business, and yourself! Host Maureen Metcalf interviews world leaders, global business and NPO executives, thought leaders, and researchers in a wide range of industries. It’s a breadth of perspectives unavailable anywhere else.

Explore how followership education enhances leadership development as Drs. Mark Rennaker and Mike Linville share insights from their undergraduate and graduate courses at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Dr. Donnette Noble and Jesse New discuss how leadership educators can foster civility and constructive debate in a polarized society by integrating critical thinking assignments, impactful texts, and reflective learning.

Take a behind-the-curtain tour of this year’s 2024 Global Conference. In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Scott Allen, chair of this year’s conference. Scott shares his journey with the association, his evolving experiences as a conference attendee, and his fresh and innovative vision for this year’s event.
The ILA is proud to partner with the Leadership Educator podcast on a series of episodes each year that feature the work of ILA members.
Teaching leadership is hard. Join professors Dan Jenkins and Lauren Bullock, leadership educators with 25+ yrs experience in curricular and co-curricular leadership programs in higher education, as they capture in dialogue questions from their peers and share knowledge and expertise on facilitating leadership learning. Passionate about leadership education? Want to expand your resource toolbox with practical strategies for teaching, learning, and program design? This is the podcast for you!
WE Lead: Women’s Empowered Leadership is the podcast where women’s voices rise, leadership evolves, and empowerment becomes action. Based on academic research, this podcast covers issues related to women and leadership. Hosted by ILA members and scholars Dr. Lisa DeFrank-Cole and Dr. Sherylle J. Tan, it highlights contemporary topics especially relevant to women.
ILA members produce a wealth of leadership resources each year ranging from op-eds to journal articles and books to webinars and podcasts. If you’re an ILA member hosting a podcast, reach out to us at membership@ilaglobalnetwork.org and ask to be listed on this page!
The Future of Leadership, hosted by Israel Oyedare.
Are you curious about knowing what the future of leadership might be? Then, this is the best show to listen to. In this show, Israel interviews notable leadership scholars and practitioners, asking them about their perception on youth leadership and how youth can be prepared for future leadership roles.
Leaders in the Loop, hosted by ILA member Dan Jenkins and by Gaurav Khanna.
Helping leaders navigate AI effectively, Jenkins and Khanna highlight the human side of leadership in an AI-driven world, balancing technological capabilities with ethical, human-centered approaches. The show explores how Generative AI is transforming work, education, and leadership, providing practical insights for navigating this technological shift.
The Leadership Combine, hosted by Dr. Jason Headrick at Texas Tech University, dives into the dynamic intersections of agriculture, leadership, professional development, and innovative teaching and learning. Each episode often highlights our agricultural leadership students, showcasing their practical application of leadership skills gained from their coursework in both professional and student environments.
The Life, Conflict & Chocolate, podcast is hosted by Crystina Wyler, the 2026 Chair-Elect for ILA’s Leadership for Peace Member Community, and Juana Silverio.
Life, Conflict & Chocolate is where communication and creativity spark collaboration! The two hosts are on a mission to share stories that are often overlooked or misunderstood – those personal nuggets about making change in the world, in the community, or in ourselves. Through weekly podcasts, they open eyes, sharpen minds, offer laughs, and foster a rich and diverse community.