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Leaders' Playground

Hosted by Irene Salter, PhD · business · EN-US

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What if work could feel like play? Join Irene Salter PhD for stories, science and strategies that help leaders thrive, not just survive.

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What is Leaders' Playground about?

What if work could feel like play? Join Irene Salter PhD for stories, science and strategies that help leaders thrive, not just survive.

Who hosts Leaders' Playground?

Leaders' Playground is hosted by Irene Salter, PhD. The show has published 18 episodes to date.

What has Leaders' Playground covered recently?

Recent episodes include "18: The five lessons travel taught me about how to live" (22 November 2024, 17 minutes), "17: How storytelling can help identify your authentic leadership style" (12 November 2024, 27 minutes), and "16: Leading with Heart: What if your heart did the thinking and mind did the feeling?" (2 October 2024, 24 minutes).

How often does Leaders' Playground publish?

Leaders' Playground publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 18 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Leaders' Playground?

Booking probability for Leaders' Playground is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leaders' Playground requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leaders' Playground's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Leaders' Playground?

The strongest fits for Leaders' Playground are Business & Professional Training. Leaders' Playground has a business audience.

About the host

Irene Salter, PhD hosts Leaders' Playground, a business podcast with 18 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Leaders' Playground

    18: The five lessons travel taught me about how to live

    Nov 22, 202417 minS0

    <p>I'm writing a book on the science behind why we travel. In this episode, I read the last four pages of my book and share five ways that travel changes us. <br/><br/>When we travel, there’s a sense of meaning and...

  • Episode #17

    17: How storytelling can help identify your authentic leadership style

    Nov 12, 202427 minS1

    <p>There’s<b> </b>dozens<b> </b>of leadership styles to try on, but choosing one off-the-rack can feel inauthentic, like putting on armor or wearing someone else’s clothes. How can you create a leadership identity...

  • Episode #16

    16: Leading with Heart: What if your heart did the thinking and mind did the feeling?

    Oct 2, 202424 minS1

    <p>What can the Pixar movie Inside Out teach leaders about management? A lot!<br/><br/>In this episode of "Leaders' Playground," we dive deep into the emotional landscape. A whirlwind of emotions can hit in a single...

  • Leaders' Playground

    15: Rooted in Connection: How trees can teach humans to build stronger connections

    Sep 15, 202418 minS0

    <p>The other day, my husband and I were looking at the impact of a recent heat wave on the trees near our property. Some trees were doing okay, others were dying. Why? We consider access to resources, the type of tree...

  • Leaders' Playground

    14: Soaking in Mindfulness: Lessons in centering from a Japanese onsen

    Sep 2, 202426 minS0

    <p>Join me, Irene Salter, as I reflect on a serene visit to Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most charming hot springs. I'll describe how the tranquil waters and peaceful ambiance offered a profound sense of...

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  • Episode #13

    13: How to change a habit. How to change a culture.

    Aug 15, 202427 minS1

    <p>Stuck in the grip of bad habits? Me too. In this episode, we dive into the challenge of altering entrenched habits, starting with my own terrible phone habits, ending with my friend who is shifting her company from a...

  • Episode #12

    12: How to free yourself from impossible expectations

    Aug 1, 202422 minS1

    <p>Ready to ditch the "super-mom" cape and toss out those impossible workplace expectations? The newest episode of eaders' Playground" is here to shake things up!</p><p>We're diving into the wild world of social norms...

  • Episode #11

    11: How to become a master (Hint: hone your brains uniqueness!)

    Jul 15, 202424 minS1

    <p>Can anyone truly become a master, or is it a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? This episode of the Leader's Playground promises to shatter the myth that genius is inborn by drawing upon Robert Greene's book...

  • Episode #10

    10: Escaping the time trap: How to turn time confetti into time serenity

    Jul 1, 202425 minS1

    <p>Tick-tock goes the clock, echoing the relentlessly busy pace of life. From my early days as a teacher to life as a principal juggling a young family, my obsession with time management and productivity twisted my days...

  • Episode #9

    9: Four ways to make conferences worth the effort with the science of creativity

    Jun 15, 202433 minS1

    <p>Why do we endure the hassle of conferences and retreats with time away from family, expensive travel, noisy venues, and exhausting days? The allure of online professional development is strong. Yet, something magical...

  • Episode #8

    8: This is your brain on beauty in Paris

    Jun 1, 202428 minS1

    <p>Why can music move you to tears, while other times you walk right by it, not noticing? Why does some art freeze you in your tracks, but other times it's just a desktop screensaver? How does beauty happen in the...

  • Episode #7

    7: Hero or Heroine? Which Journey Suits You?

    May 14, 202432 minS1

    <p>In this episode of the Leaders' Playground, we'll examine how the craft of storytelling can inspire the art of leading. We'll begin by comparing and contrasting two dramatic arcs used by bards from Homer to Steven...

  • Episode #6

    6: How to Dump, Delegate, Date, Do, Re-Define your To Do List

    Apr 29, 202433 minS1

    <p>Follow me through my day as I declutter my to-do list. In an era where adults on average make 35,000 decisions in a single day (it's true!), this episode peels back the curtain on a process you can use to not just...

  • Episode #5

    5: How to Cut One Million To Do Items Down to Just Three

    Apr 15, 202426 minS1

    <p>Feeling overwhelmed by your to do list? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of overwhelm, its connection to burnout, how your brain handles the cognitive load, and what to do about is...

  • Episode #4

    4: Instead of Fight, Flight or Freeze... Dance! The Power of Movement.

    Apr 1, 202423 minS1

    <p>As I watched the dancers on stage at a fundraiser supporting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, a profound sense of joy washed over me, contrasting with the gravity of the cause. This was a powerful...

  • Episode #3

    3: Design Your Leadership Character Just As You'd Design a D&D Character

    Mar 12, 202430 minS1

    <p>Ever felt pigeonholed by traditional leadership definitions? Ever looked at leaders like Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, or Martin Luther King and thought, I'm not that, so how can I consider myself a leader? In this...

  • Episode #2

    2: Soothe Impostor Syndrome by Inviting Your Inner Critics to a Dialogue

    Mar 12, 202424 minS1

    <p>Do you ever suffer from impostor syndrome? I do. In this episode, we'll peel back the layers of self-doubt and get to know our inner critics. There’s a voice in my head that sometimes (often) says, “Who do you think...

  • Episode #1

    1: Rediscovering Joy in Your Work by Harnessing the Power of Play

    Mar 12, 202426 minS1

    <p>Welcome to the very first episode of the Leaders' Playground -- a podcast for people who wish their work could feel more like play. In this episode, you’ll hear the origin story of how this podcast came to be and why...

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