Imperfect Leaders Podcast
A private podcast that's like Harvard Business School meets the Mayo Clinic
Hard work is a leadership virtue in America, but it takes a toll: chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, lack of sleep, ethical dilemmas, family dysfunction, obesity, diabetes, and health issues with the heart, brain, and gut biome, to name just a few.
High performers are often embarrassed by personal imperfections and ignore them. Big mistake.
Introducing, a private podcast series for high performers to explore new ways to solve personal problems that are the unintended consequence of hard work and good intentions.
Our podcast is a time-efficient way to learn from highly vetted experts focused on your challenges
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Curated. Because time is scarce and options overwhelming, we find and recruit the nation's most respected health experts in physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. We spend time with each expert - before they speak to our group - to ensure they are focused on actual member challenges.
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Case Study Approach. Because of heavy advance preparation, each podcast episode is like a case discussion at a top business school: What's the problem (example: work anxiety causing insomnia and high cortisol stress)? What are possible solutions? How can you implement the 'best' solution? What are likely roadblocks?
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Coaching. Our team of executive coaches and PhD psychologist hold weekly office hours for members to reflect, discuss personal issues, and receive feedback on individual development plans.
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Intellectual Property. Our team works each month with our invited guests and experts to create a list of reading material and supportive tool-kits - which are made available to all members for the entirety of their membership (the full year).
Just a few of the questions our experts will explore during upcoming episodes in 2025.
What does it take to get a good nights sleep? 60% of high performers at work suffer from insomnia. High quality sleep is not just a 'switch off' for our bodies. It impacts cognitive functioning, business judgment, and mental health and well being.
I have a mental health challenge that sometimes impacts my work performance. Should I speak up, or just keep grinding away? How do best practice companies create a supportive culture?
How can I avoid pre-diabetes or obesity - when an astounding 55%+ of high performers in Corporate America - over the age of 35 - already have it? What's best way to leverage nutrition and exercise to enhance metabolic health - given my busy schedule?
How can I tell what's going on with my heart, brain, and gut biome? I don't really understand how my own physiology impacts focus, stamina, and creativity at work - much less how to make improvements.
Sometimes I need to make fast, tough decisions at work - in an ethical gray zone - with no right or wrong answer. How do I get more comfortable in these ambiguous situations and manage personal stress and anxiety?
I am an introvert, and having difficulty developing authentic connections with work colleagues. Science confirms that meaningful relationships at work impact mental and physical health. How can companies create a culture that supports these connections?
Get to know a few of our past guests
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Guest: Dr. Rakesh Suri
Dr. Suri - one of the top heart transplant surgeons in the world - having held high level positions at both the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic - spoke to our members about the interconnectivity of mental and physical health. He demystified the underlying science and efficacy of popular activities like high-intensity workouts, cold plunges, and supplements. In 2025 we will invite on the podcast Dr. Suri and other world leading experts focusing on the heart, brain, and gut biome.
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Guest: Professor Amy Edmondson
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmonsdson is ranked the #1 Thought Leader in the world. She shared with our members the importance of reducing anxiety, learning from 'intelligent failure,' and creating psychologically safety for other team members.
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Guest: Jason Karp
An all-star in the hedge fund universe by the time he was 25, Jason began to develop unexplained autoimmune problems and a degenerative eye disease that almost left him blind. "I was sick and very depressed," he lamented. "Finding my own cure instilled in me a lifelong passion of focusing on nutrition and how it affects health and wellness in others." Jason is now a health evangelist and takes a data-driven, scientific approach to physical wellness. He shares what it takes to succeed in high intensity work environments. Jason is also successful venture capitalist, having helped launch new brands including: True Foods, Oura, Nutranext, Airgraft, Primal Kitchen, and Magic Spoon.
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Guest: John Tyson
John Tyson is the billionaire Chairman of the Board of Tyson Foods. But he's made some bad choices in his life. Some - like alcoholism - almost ruined his career. But John eventually realized what was at stake - poor health, poor decision making, inauthentic relationships, and low self-esteem. John talked openly about his journey - and offered practical advice to those considering alcohol or drugs to 'take the edge off'.