Welcome back to Reel Leaders — the podcast that brings leadership lessons to life by exploring the characters who captivate us on screen.

In this episode, hosts Dan Glaser and April Hennessey dive into Wicked: Part One (2024), unpacking what Elphaba and Galinda can teach us about leadership, allyship, courage, and challenging broken systems.

From Galinda’s charismatic, incremental approach to change to Elphaba’s bold, principled refusal to play by unjust rules, Dan and April explore how two leaders can emerge from completely different circumstances — and still shape each other in powerful ways. They discuss how privilege affects perspective, how small acts of kindness can spark unlikely alliances, and why some leaders work within the system while others must defy it.

So grab your popcorn — or your broomstick — and join us as we explore what Wicked’s iconic witches reveal about real-world leadership.

Welcome to Reel Leaders! A new Leadify podcast, hosted by Dan Glaser and April Hennessey.

Welcome to the first episode of Reel Leaders — the podcast that explores what movies can teach us about leadership. In this debut episode, hosts Dan Glaser and April Hennessey dive into Disney’s The Lion King to unpack the leadership styles of Mufasa and Scar.

From Mufasa’s wisdom and balance to Scar’s cunning ambition, they explore what makes a great leader—and what happens when ego takes over. With humor, heart, and a few unexpected insights, Dan and April connect lessons from Pride Rock to the challenges of leading in the real world.