The Perkins Platform
In its 14th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
Episodes
328 episodes
When Leadership Becomes a Moral Decision
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes of Union Theological Seminary for a thoughtful conversation about moral courage and what it means to lead when the choices before us are anything but simple. We explore the intersection o...
Stay True to You: Being Yourself Amidst Pressure to Lead Others
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin for a thought-provoking conversation inspired by her new book, Staying True to You. We explore the tension between authenticity and belonging and what happens when people feel...
The Importance of Discovering Self in Leadership
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz for a deeply reflective conversation inspired by her new book, The Archaeology of Self. We explore why meaningful leadership begins with understanding ourselves, what it means to...
The Leadership Trap of Quick Fixes
In this episode, I sit down with Betsy Kauffman, author of The Fix, for a compelling conversation about why so many of our solutions fail to solve the problems they're intended to address. We explore the human tendency to rush toward a...
Listening to Lead: What Listening Really Means in Leadership
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Miles, author, entrepreneur and founder of The Listening Path®, to explore why listening may be one of the most overlooked leadership skills. Drawing on her research and experience, Christine challenge...
Why Some Leaders Get Heard & Others Dont (And Other Musings on Strategic Leadership)
In this episode, I sit down with Yasar Ahmad, leadership coach, people leader and one of social media's most influential voices on career growth and workplace success. Known for his engaging content on TikTok and LinkedIn, Yasar has helped mill...
Teams Follow Behavior, Not Intention
In this episode, leadership advisor and executive coach Dr. Julie Staggs joins me for a practical conversation about one of the most important realities of leadership: teams follow behavior, not intention. Drawing on her experienc...
The Well-Being Advantage: How Caring Drives Performance
In this episode, leadership author and thought leader, Mark C. Crowley joins me to discuss why the future of leadership may depend less on managing performance and more on supporting human well-being. Drawing on lessons from his books Lead From...
Leading at Large Scale: It's Not At 30,000 Feet After All
In this episode, I sit down with David C. Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, to unpack what it really takes to lead a large, complex organization. Drawing on his experience leading New York City Public Schools, we explore...
AI Is Coming Faster Than We Think: Lessons From the Pandemic
In this episode, I sit down with Andy Rotherham, co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether and the longtime voice behind Eduwonk, for a conversation about the uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on educati...
Cybersecurity Isn't Just for the IT Team: Leaders Are Now On The Hook
In this episode, I sit down with cybersecurity expert Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan to unpack what today’s organizational leaders need to understand about digital risk. We explore the different levels of the internet (what exists on the surface we...
At The Junction of AI and Creativity: What Qualifies as Your Work?
In this episode, Punya Mishra joins me to discuss his chapter, “Beyond Boundaries: Transdisciplinary Creativity with Generative Artificial Intelligence,” from the edited volume Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Pre...
Legacy: The Psychology of Being Remembered
In this episode, psychologist and researcher Dr. Brett Waggoner joins me to explore his work on legacy motivation. Legacy motivation is defined as the psychological drive to leave a meaningful and lasting impact. We discuss why the desire...
Courage Has No Color: Writing About The Truth for Children
Podcast DescriptionIn this episode, I sit down with acclaimed children’s nonfiction author Tanya Lee Stone to explore the power of telling the truth about history and elevating voices too often left out of the narrative. Known for...
How Top Leaders Leverage Their Life Experiences and Create the Perfect Pitch
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Soren Kaplan, bestselling author of Experiential Intelligence and one of today’s leading voices on innovation and leadership. We begin by exploring how life experiences shape a powerful form of inte...
Leading with Emotion: The Hidden Edge of Great Leaders
In this episode, Dina Denham Smith, executive coach, leadership advisor, and author of Emotionally Charged, joins me to explore how understanding and harnessing emotion can transform the way we lead. Drawing on her work with lea...
Stop Performing & Start Leading: The Science of the True Self
In this episode, Dr. Shivam Dubey and Dr. Salil Gupta join me to explore the neuroscience of the true self and why authentic leadership begins from within. Drawing on their groundbreaking work in mental health education and ...
Breaking the Cycle of Surface Acting: Advice for Leaders
In this episode, Dr. Gordon M. Sayre, Assistant Professor of Management at Emlyon Business School in Lyon, France, joins me to discuss his research on emotional dissonance and what happens when leaders feel one thing but must display another. W...
Breaking Old Habits and Making New Ones: The Science & Application
In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author, joins me to discuss his groundbreaking research on how habits form and how we can change them. We explore what the science reveals about breaking unhelpful patterns and ...
The Not-So-Subtle Costs of Change Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig joins me for a candid conversation about the real costs of changemaking in leadership. We explore the emotional toll, professional isolation, and personal challenges that often accompany the work of pu...
Power, Influence and Social Media Accountability
In this episode, Dr. Janet Ahn joins me to discuss the complexities of power and influence in leadership, a conversation sparked by her viral post on LinkedIn. We explore how, in the age of social media, a single moment can overshadow a lifetim...
Peril and Promise: A Conversation with Beverly Daniel Tatum
In this episode, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum reflects on her journey in higher education, from her early career as a professor and author to her leadership as president of Spelman College. A nationally recognized authority on race relations and id...
Stress, Worrying & Leadership: Overcoming the Threat of Chronic Stress
In this episode, Dr. David Creswell, Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, shares insights from his research on stress and the role of mindfulness in promoting resilience and well-being. Drawing on studies that link mindfulness...
Parenting Lessons from a Harvard-Bound Teen
This episode features a conversation with Salman Chowdhury, a student who was recently admitted to Harvard and took the time to chat in the middle of his orientation week. He reflects on the critical role his parents played in supporting...
