October 7, 2026

How can you make work work for your team? Kevin sits down with Natalia Emanuel and Emma Harrington to discuss what research reveals about in-person, remote, and hybrid work and why the best answer is rarely one-size-fits-all. They talk about the “proximity effect” and how face-to-face interaction can strengthen creativity, collaboration, and well-being, while also …

September 30, 2026

What does it take to stay optimistic when life is difficult, uncertain, or simply not going according to plan? Kevin sits down with Michelle Gielan to explore the science of resilient optimism. Michelle shares that optimism is more than a feeling; it is a set of behaviors leaders can practice even when they don’t feel …

September 23, 2026

What do leaders need to understand about how beliefs shape people’s responses to change? Kevin sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick to talk about the idea of “inner propaganda” and why changing beliefs requires more than logic, evidence, or data. Owen explains that for a new belief to take hold, it first needs to feel right, …

September 16, 2026

How can leaders build organizations that remain responsive and successful through constant disruption? Kevin sits down with Ron Robinson to explore what makes a company resilient in the face of economic uncertainty, social change, climate events, and rapidly evolving technology. Ron explains why leaders must look beyond financial results and strengthen four interconnected areas of …

September 9, 2026

How can you become your own coach when facing a tough leadership problem? In this episode, Kevin talks with Dr. Katie Best about how leaders can coach themselves through complex challenges by slowing down and understanding the context. She shares her SOLVE model: State the problem, Open the box, Lay out the solution, Venture forth, …

September 2, 2026

How can you transform leadership development from a one-time event into an organization-wide learning process? In this special episode, Kevin shares how organizations and leaders can use Virtual LeaderCon to improve leadership at the individual and enterprise levels. He highlights leadership insights from past events, including the importance of being willing to say, “I don’t …