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Why Lead?
"Everything rises and falls on leadership," - John MaxwellMy name is Ben Owden and I have weekly conversations with leaders. I hope that these conversations will help you find the clarity and conviction to lead a more meaningful and impactful life. I’ve curated some of the best thinker practitioners...
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0087 - The Power of ‘I Don’t Know' | Why Your Brain Loves Being Ignorant (And How That Makes You Smarter) ft Stuart Firestein
What if knowing less could actually make you more? In this riveting conversation, Ben Owden sits down with Dr. Stuart Firestein, former Chair of Colum...
0086 - AI is Humanity’s Savior and Possibly Our Worst Mistake! ft Mo Gawdat
Imagine waking up to a world run by hyper-intelligent machines. It sounds like science fiction, but Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google...
0085 - Sleep Your Way to Better Decisions, How Rest is Becoming the New Hustle ft Sara Mednick
In this conversation, Dr. Sara Mednick, world-renowned scientist, author of the influential book Take a Nap, Change Your Life, and professor directing...
0084 - Unleash Your Brain’s Four Superpowers, & Become the CEO of Your Mind ft Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Imagine discovering four distinct “personalities” inside your brain—each with its own way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. That’s exa...
0083 - The AI Playbook: How to Win with Machine Learning ft Eric Siegel
What if you could predict who will buy, who will click—or even who might lie or die? In this episode, Ben Owden sits down with Dr. Eric Siegel founder...
0082 - Why Most Strategy Fails—And How to Fix It ft Dr. Felix Oberholzer-Gee
What if everything you thought you knew about strategy was wrong—or at least incomplete? In this eye-opening episode, Ben Owden sits down with Felix O...
0081 - Stop Fixing—Start Transforming: How to Spark Real Change ft Dr. Monica Sharma
How do we create a world where our children—and all of us—can truly thrive? In this episode, Ben Owden sits down with Dr. Monica Sharma, a physician,...
0080 - Why ‘I Have Feedback for You’ Feels So Scary—and How to Move Past It ft Jason Rosoff
Ever felt your heart sink when someone says, “I have some feedback for you”? You’re not alone. In this insightful episode, I chat with Jason Rosoff, c...
0079 - Stop Wasting Money, Focus on Your Most Profitable Customers ft Peter Fader
Kick off the new year with a fresh perspective on your business strategy! In this episode, Ben Owden chats with Dr. Peter Fader, Wharton professor and...
0078 - To Be Innovative, Less is Always More: How Constraints Ignite Creativity ft Dr. Simone Ahuja
Ben Owden in a conversation with Dr. Simone Ahuja, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and CEO of Blood Orange, a global innovation strategy firm. S...
0077 - Losing $400M, Bouncing Back, Owning Failures and Embracing Being an Outsider ft Stacy Spikes
Ben Owden engages in a conversation with Stacy Spikes, the visionary co-founder of MoviePass and author of "Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being a...
0076 - Is Your Inner Critic Holding You Back? Transform Judgment to Make it Your Greatest Ally ft Janet M Harvey
Join host Ben Owden as he engages in a transformative conversation with Janet M. Harvey, a globally recognized leader in the coaching industry and aut...
0075 - Leading Through Crises from WHO's Chief Scientist During COVID-19 & Overcoming Biases to Revolutionise Healthcare ft Dr Soumya Swaminathan & Dr. Muthoni Ntonjira
Host Ben Owden engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, a renowned pediatric leader and former WHO Chief Scientist. Th...
0074 - How Women Are Secretly Running Africa & Breaking Norms in Leadership ft Dr. Samukeliso Dube & Abosede George-Ogan
Ben Owden talks with Dr. Samu Dube, the Executive Director of FP2030.
Dr. Dube shares her insights on the intrinsic potential within ev...
0073 - How to Sacrifice Our Privilege for a More Equitable World and Collaborate to Fuel Global Change ft Dr. Michael Charles & Dr. Githinji Gitahi
Host Ben Owden engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michael Charles and Dr. Githinji Gitahi. They discuss the importance of social jus...
0072 - Transforming a Crisis to a Change Opportunity & Building Trust in Leadership ft Amie Batson & Dr Yasmin Ali Haque
Ben Owden sits down with Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque, who has a rich background in UNICEF and humanitarian response, and Amie Batson, President of Women Lift...
0071 - Confronting Fears That Silence Women, Speaking Up & Standing Out ft Lizz Ntonjira & Rachel Ombaka
Ben Owden explores the challenges women face in gaining visibility and leadership roles with guests Rachel Ombaka and Liz Ntonjira of WomenLift Health...
0070 - Master Any Skill: The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Learn ft Barbara Oakley
Dive into a journey of transformation with Barbara Oakley, from struggling with basic math to becoming a renowned engineering professor, and discover...
0069 - How to Use Simple Conversations to Get Others to Change ft Haesun Moon
Join host Ben Owden on a transformative journey through the art of conversation with communication scientist, educator, and author Haesun Moon. In thi...
0068 - Thrive at Work and in Life While Anxious ft Morra Aarons Melle
Morra, with her rich background in leadership and mental health advocacy, shares groundbreaking insights into how we can reframe our relationship with...
0067 - Winning The Stress War, Embracing Calmness and Overcoming Procrastination ft Paul Loomans
Ben Owden engages with Paul Loomans to explore the intersection of calmness and productivity. Loomans offers profound insights into the detrimental ef...
0066 - How Busyness is Stealing Our Happiness and How Our Obsession Is Robbing Us of True Meaning ft Oliver Burkeman
Ben Owden engages in a profound conversation with Oliver Burkeman, the insightful author of the New York Times bestselling book, Four Thousand Weeks....
0065 - Transform Your Life NOW: Unlocking Superhuman Productivity ft David Allen
In this insightful conversation, Ben and David Allen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on productivity, explore the principles of producti...
0064 - Cultivating Your Soft Life, Saying No, Avoiding Being Average and Grow Old and Rich ft Sam Ndandala, Anna Mwasha and Chris Rwechungura
This episode features personal finance coaches, Sam Ndandala, Anna Mwasha, and Chris Rwechungura. We delve into a discussion on the Psychology of Mone...
0063 - Invite Change and Embrace Judgment as a Catalyst for Growth ft Janet Harvey
In this episode, dive deep into the profound insights shared by leadership expert Janet Harvey. Discover the transformative power of judgment and how...
0062 - How to Lead Successfully in the Digital Age ft Brian Spisak
Dive into the future of leadership with renowned researcher Dr. Brian R. Spisak as he explores the transformative realm of Computational Leadership. W...
0061 - How to Become a More Integrated Leader and Lead with Grace ft Alexsys Thompson
You will discover the power of self-accountability, learning to greet yourself with humility and make amends when your actions misalign with your valu...
0060 - Building the Africa We Want ft Dr. Lucy Surhyel Newman & Hon. Prof. Kitila Mkumbo
Welcome to a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of transformational leadership in Africa. Join Prof. Kitila Mkumbo and me, Ben...
0059 - Weird, Irrational, and Wonderful Ways Humans Navigate the Workplace ft Matthias Sutter
Join the conversation as Matthias Sutter, renowned economist and author, reveals the surprising intricacies of leadership and human behavior. Unraveli...
0058 - Five Keys for Unshakable Peace and A formula for Successful Conversations ft Jeremie Kubiceck
Unveil the secrets to a more peaceful and purposeful life with Jeremie Kubichek on the latest episode! Discover how to quantify and manage your peace...
0057 - Choosing Excellence Every Time ft Christine Musisi
In this episode, Ben sits down with Ms. Christine Musisi, a leader with over 23 years of experience in the development field. Discover the power of lo...
0056 - The Five Ingredients of Lasting Happiness ft Tal Ben-Shahar
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher, and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the mis...
0055 - The Hero's Journey: How Leaders Can Guide Their Teams to Success ft Dr. J.J. Peterson
The guest speaker, Dr. JJ Peterson, shares his expertise in branding and marketing and highlights how leaders can use storytelling to build trust, fos...
0054 - Nurturing Curiosity & The Impact of Learning on Leadership ft Amb. Ombeni Sefue
I’d like to share a leadership conversation I had with an Amb. Ombeni Sefue. It covers various topics such as reading, change management, and growth m...
0053 - Leading From the Backseat ft Ngasuma Kanyeka
In today’s episode, we are exploring learning and growth, competition, and self-care as tools of empowerment in leadership. And in the course of this...
0052 - Building Organic Clusters & Sustainable Innovation ft Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga
In today's episode, we're exploring how to build clusters without falling into the pitfalls of cluster imitation. We explore how to build sustainable...
0051 - The Power of Losing Control & The Principles of Authentic Power ft Joe Caruso
In today’s episode, we will be diving into the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization, and how meaning drives our behavior and determ...
0050 - Mimetic Desire, Outcome Independence, Virtue Signalling & How to Be Your Best Self ft Samwel Ndandala & Princely Glorious
In this episode, we explore many ideas. We dive deep into outcome independence and how one can develop the ability to focus on what one can control. W...
0049 - Delegating Your Way Out Of a Job ft Kwasi Frimpong
In today's episode, we are discussing a form of empowering delegation and how to build effective teams that will challenge you as a leader to keep gro...
0048 - Toxic Positivity, Overcoming Learned Helplessness & How to Become Happier ft Amaechi Nduka-Agwu
In this episode, we talk about; how to become happier, how to show empathy, and avoid toxic positivity. The utility of being a person who suffers from...