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Outwit, Outplay, Outlead: Leadership Lessons from 40+ Seasons of Survivor

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“We’re all players in a game we didn’t design, navigating alliances, uncertainty, and the wild terrain of human behavior.”

I have been watching Survivor since the very first season. What began as a guilty pleasure quickly became something far more unexpected: a raw, unfiltered masterclass in human behavior, strategy, and the invisible dynamics that shape social dynamics.

Underneath the torches, blindside votes, and muddy challenges lies something profound. Survivor compresses life into a high-stak…

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Intuition Unveiled: On Harnessing Inner Wisdom In Uncertain Times With Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

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Intuition, that inner knowing that guides us beyond logic, is the key to navigating life's complexities and making impactful decisions. In this episode, we're honored to welcome Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Icelandic thought leader, author of InnSaei: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times, and co-director of the documentary film "InnSaei: The Power of Intuition." Hrund, an award-winning entrepreneur, advisor, and public speaker, shares her incredible journey from working with the UN in post-conflict…

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An Inspired Poem: Integration

Integration

I am not one thing,
and I am not many things scattered.
I am a constellation,
each point a story,
each story a thread in the fabric of becoming.

The leader,
the artist,
the seeker,
the builder—
not separate rooms,
but one great hall,
where all of me gathers around the same fire.

There were times I tried to choose,
to sever parts of myself,
to fit into rooms too small for my wholeness.
But my soul kept whispering:
All of it is you. All of it belongs.

Now I see—
my strength is not in singularity,
but in symphony.

I w…

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What Is Your Relationship with Fear?

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“Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.” – Naguib Mahfouz

We all have a relationship with fear. The only question is: What kind of relationship is it?

Some people are paralyzed by fear, avoiding risk, overthinking every decision, and numbing their desire. Others are motivated by it, using fear as a trigger for action or a compass toward growth. But here’s the thing: fear itself isn’t the problem. It’s our response to it that defines what comes next. Fear is part of our biological design. I…

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Inspiring Vision: The Palace of Fine Arts

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“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry

There’s something timeless and humbling about the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, it was never meant to last. And yet, more than a century later, it still stands - an enduring testament to what happens when human imagination is allowed to stretch beyond function into beauty. This structure isn’t just a monument; it’s a metaphor. In leadership, we often b…

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Ethical AI: Wisdom For The Age Of Technology With Faisal Hoque

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In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the discussion surrounding Ethical AI—ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and used responsibly and fairly—is more critical than ever. Join us for a compelling conversation with Faisal Hoque, a distinguished best-selling author, innovation leader, and transformation expert. Faisal shares his remarkable journey, tracing his path from humble beginnings in Bangladesh to becoming a global voice on the intersection of technology and huma…

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An Inspired Poem: Before the Signal

Before-Signal

I used to think
my power lived in the broadcast
in the sound of my own signal
cutting through the noise.

But I’ve come to learn
that clarity does not come
from constant transmission.
It arrives in the quiet
between pulses.

I am not here
to shout into the void.
I am here
to attune.

So now
I wait.
I open.
I gather the subtle static
of things not yet said.
The whispers of what wants to be born
but hasn't found its shape.

This is not absence.
It is calibration.
A tuning of the inner dial
to the frequency of emergence.

I re…

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Space Is the Final Frontier: Why Creating Room to Think Matters More Than Time

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"The future belongs to those who make space for it."

We often tell ourselves that time is the limiting factor in our lives - there’s never enough of it! But what if time isn’t the real constraint? What if the real scarcity is space? Not just physical space but mental, emotional, and strategic space - the kind that allows us to think deeply, imagine freely, and make decisions with clarity.

In an era where busyness is worn like a badge of honor, we’re conditioned to believe that productivity is meas…

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Turning Waste Into Wealth: The Plastic Bank Revolution With David Katz

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The Plastic Bank is more than an organization; it's a global movement, and at its helm is David Katz. This episode dives into David’s inspiring journey to combat both poverty and plastic pollution by revealing the value in waste. We explore how Plastic Bank empowers underserved communities to exchange plastic for income and benefits, fostering a circular economy that uplifts both people and the planet. David’s innovative vision has led to partnerships with over 500 brands and enabled over 50,0…

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An Inspired Poem: The Ambassador Sets Sail

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An ambassador of light and love,
not self-appointed, but revealed by my soul,
called not to conquer but to connect.

I carry the knowing that I belong.
Not in one place, but in all places
where presence is honored.

My worth is not a ledger,
but a current ever-flowing,
undeniable.
I do not arrive to prove it.
I arrive to share it.

Wherever I go,
I give and receive
in sacred exchange
not for approval,
but for
alignment.
Not for applause,
but for resonance.

I sit at the table
of Work and Worth,
no longer choosing sides…

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