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Every guest brings a unique vantage point to leadership. Explore our episodes.

78: Is AI Making Us Less Human? Why Presence and Creativity Still Matter

In a world where AI is rapidly automating everything from emails to artwork, what does it mean to stay fully human? In this rich and timely conversation, Micah Voraritskul unpacks the themes of his new book Human is the New Vinyl. From handwritten thank...

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77: Where have we been? Season 9 starts this week.

Hey friends, it’s been a while. Last spring, our team decided to launch a company podcast, which we launched in June. We’re eight episodes in with our ninth scheduled to release soon. Follow along at LeadersRisingNetwork.com/Podcast. When we launched the podcast, I honestly thought...

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76: Leadership, Relationships, and Finding Your True Calling: A Conversation with Sophie Hudson

Beyond the Title: Building Leaders Others WANT to Follow with Sophie Hudson Effective leadership goes beyond a job title. It’s about creating connections, fostering growth, and building environments where people thrive. In a world where challenging leadership experiences often emerge in the workplace, contrasted...

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75: The Madness of March: Leadership in the College Sports

In this inspiring episode of the New Generation Leader podcast, we explore powerful leadership insights through the lens of March sports championships. Key takeaways include: 🏀 Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Moments: How the George Washington Women’s Basketball team demonstrated resilience after a sudden coaching...

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74: Developing Champions On and Off the Mat with Danna Durante and Sami Durante-Money

The gymnastics program Danna Durante is building at UNC Chapel Hill is truly impressive. Danna and her daughter, Sami, who is also a coach on the staff, dive into how they coach a team of gymnasts through the ups and downs of a meet,...

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73: Navigating Entrepreneurship: Lessons from Building a Successful Franchise Business

Anna and Dan lead one of the most impressive teams I have ever met. They lead with passion and from the heart, and their staff’s dedication to their shared mission is evident. They are committed, and their drive to lead with both the head...

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Podcast Team

Meet the team behind the show.

Jay Smack

Voice of the Show

Bryan Berry

Co-Host, Athletics

Jim Lee

Co-Host, Allyship

Sarah Ponce

Editor

Anna Parmer

Program Director