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Leadership is a journey, one that asks us to reflect, to grow, and to see the world through new eyes.

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Humbitious and Positive Intent Mindset:
A Conversation with Amer Kaissi

In this 28-minute interview, Amer Kaissi, the author of Humbitious and Positive Intent Mindset, discusses his reason for writing these books. Simply, he felt that humility seems to be missing from much of leadership.

In these transformative books, Amer Kaissi makes an evidence-based argument for the synergistic relationship of humility and ambition in leadership, saying, “These leaders elevate with ambition and connect with humility.” He continues the argument for the cycle of trust that emanates from a positive intent mindset and how this can lead to increased engagement for all of us.

Appreciative Inquiry:
A Conversation with Professor Ron Fry

Mo speaks with Professor Emeritus Ron Fry of Case Western Reserve University about Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based approach to organizational change and leadership. They discuss how leaders can leverage existing strengths, positive emotional engagement, and collaborative inquiry to create meaningful and sustainable change.

One of the key insights from this discussion is that the questions we ask influence the outcomes we achieve. By focusing on strengths, possibilities, and shared successes rather than solely on problems, leaders can unlock creativity, innovation, and greater engagement within their teams and organizations.

What is Emotional Intelligence:
A Conversation with Dr. BA White

In this 16-minute conversation, Mo discusses with Dr. White the concept of Emotional Intelligence: the definition, the application, and the use of the terminology.

One of the highlights of this conversation is the fact that emotional intelligence (EI, EQ) is not a quantitative construct that is high or low. EI is contextual; the environment and circumstances affect emotional intelligence.

Yes to the Mess:
What Jazz Teaches Us About Creativity and Leadership

Mo speaks with Frank J. Barrett, professor of Organizational Development at the Case Western Reserve University and author of Yes to the Mess, about what jazz can teach us about leadership, creativity, and working through uncertainty. In this conversation, Dr. Barrett shares seven core principles—from unlearning and autonomy to learning from mistakes and building strong relationships—that help individuals and organizations become more adaptive, collaborative, and innovative.

From Tension to Traction Series

Below are recordings from the first two sessions of our From Tension to Traction seminar series with Zoie Newman and Mo Shabahang. These conversations explore how leaders can navigate change, engage in healthy conflict, and build resilience in the face of adversity through practical tools, reflection, and discussion.

Change without Chaos
Embodying Healthy Conflict
Turning Adversity into Strength

Leadership in Healthcare

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, “We’re in the World of Superlatives,” host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Mohsen Shabahang, Chief Medical Officer at WellSpan Health.

They discuss Dr. Shabahang's journey from surgical oncology to healthcare leadership and how the healthcare system faces significant challenges related to compensation models.

Dr. Shabahang advocates for a balance between clinical productivity and other contributions and states, “external validations are valuable but should not define one's worth.”

Healthcare leadership is a marathon and Dr. "Mo" will share what it takes to run the race.

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