The season finale focuses on how people have adapted to the challenges of 2020 and why need to be proactive about transforming ourselves, our companies, and our industries. If we can focus our attention on what’s possible, we can become more agile as leaders. 

Tim Minahan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Citrix, a leading technology provider that helps their customers transform and thrive. 

David Burkus is the author of the soon-to-be-released book Leading From Anywhere. His previous works include Under New Management and The Myths of Creativity. 

Jody Greenstone Miller is the Co-CEO of Better Talent Group (BTG) a leading platform for high-end on-demand talent. 

Dr. Amit Sood is one of the world’s leading experts on wellness and resiliency. He was also a professor of medicine, and Chair for student life and wellness at Mayo Clinic. He’s the author of the Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living. 

This episode centers around a key leadership attribute required in a work from anywhere environment: Intentionality. Gone are the days of ‘management by walking around’ and water cooler collaborations. To be effective, a leader must have a purpose and a goal for every interaction and event. We’ve brought together business leaders to unpack that idea fully. 

Matt Britton is the CEO and founder of Suzy, a marketing research agency. He’s also the author of YouthNation, a book about generational trends. He shares insights on leading with intention, asynchronous collaboration and how to be an effective marketer in 2020. 

Margaret Lazo is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Univision. Aida Perez is Univision’s Global Head of Security. They join the podcast to share insights on maintaining their company culture during Covid and adapting to a virtual operating environment. 

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar from Harvard Medical School will share how exercising your gratitude muscle can rewire your brain, calm your psyche and help you stay resilient during challenging times. 

Collaboration is proven to accelerate innovation and problem solving, but we’re used to doing it in person.
Jodie Brinkerhoff, VP of Innovation at DFW Airport, will share her insights on how to gel with teams during a pandemic, what’s new and improved for travelers, and how to collaborate from a distance.
Then, best selling author Keith Ferrazzi will explain how we can lead without authority and co-elevate our teammates. In his view, it’s easier to network, collaborate, and lead teams in a work-from-anywhere environment, so long as you are intentional and use the tools available.
And then co-host of The Backpack show Chris Brogan will share his personal experience with depression as well as three steps you can take to keep it from holding you back.