Lead From the Heart

    What if one of the greatest threats to employee well-being isn’t workload, stress or even burnout— but the growing feeling that people simply do not matter where they work? That is the premise behind...

    What if the way most companies are run today—chasing short-term profits, cutting corners, exploiting customers, and ignoring employee well-being—is actually the opposite of what creates lasting...

    Beliefs are one of the most powerful—and least examined—forces shaping human life. They determine what we notice, what we ignore, what we attempt, what we avoid, and ultimately what we believe is possible...

    In an era marked by remote work, digital convenience, and a documented 24% decline in everyday social interactions, many leaders are noticing a subtle but significant erosion of human connection — both in...

  Leaders who care about employee well-being are facing a hidden challenge that most aren’t talking about enough: widespread disconnection. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham...

    A photographic portrait of Julie Claeys When a global professional services firm decides that employee well-being deserves C-suite ownership — complete with metrics, guardrails, and consequences — it...

    J en Fisher is a pioneering leader in workplace well-being and human-centered leadership. She became the first Chief Well – being Officer at Deloitte US , creating a role that, as far as we know, no...

      How can leaders use emotional intelligence to create workplaces where employees flourish? We explore the science and practice of emotional wisdom, examining how leaders can harness the interplay...

    One of our all-time favorite guests, Daniel Coyle returns for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on human flourishing, belonging, and what leaders often misunderstand about employee well-being...

    Some organizations have no heart at all. The best have three! That’s the thesis of the new book, The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation , co-authored by our...

    F or decades, Wall Street has rewarded short-term thinking: layoffs, cost-cutting, and squeezing employees. Let’s be honest, investors have never been concerned about workers or their well-being. But that...

  Due to a technical problem with Apple Podcasts, we had to reissue this episode to ensure all subscribers received it. Sorry if it’s a duplicate for some. For only the second time since launching the Lead...

    For only the second time since launching the Lead From The Heart podcast in 2018, Mark is opening a new season by speaking directly to you—without a guest. Eight years ago, Mark used the very first episode...

    The first chapter of my new book, The Power of Employee Well-Being is titled Know Thyself —and for good reason. I’ve long believed that the most important work a leader can do begins inward, with deeply...

    Mark Thompson is widely recognized as the world’s #1 CEO coach, bringing more than 30 years of experience preparing top executives and boards — from global corporations to fast-growing startups — to step...