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The HeartWired Podcast

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World

Join Dr. MJ for conversations with CEOs and thought leaders exploring emotional intelligence, courage, connection, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

About the Podcast

HeartWired explores what it means to lead with emotional intelligence in an AI-driven world. As technology reshapes how we work, the human skills of empathy, connection, and resilience are more critical than ever.

Each episode features C-suite executives, middle managers, neuroscientists, and thought leaders who share real-world strategies for navigating organizational challenges. Conversations go beyond surface-level advice, offering research-backed, actionable insights. Whether it’s managing organizational stress, leveraging neuroscience to improve performance, or leading through AI transformation, listeners will walk away with tools they can apply immediately.

You'll Hear:

• Where humans add irreplaceable value in an AI-driven workplace

• Strategies to minimize stress and burnout during rapid organizational change

• How AI is transforming leadership, team dynamics, and culture

• What effective leadership looks like when emotional and interpersonal skills matter most

• Creating environments where both people and technology can thrive

Episodes

People Before Numbers: What Behavioral Science Teaches Us About Trust, AI Adoption, and Why Anchored People Might Be Saving Your Organization

Published on: 2026/09/15

Dr. MJ and a behavioral scientist explore how trust, anchoring, and human connection drive real AI adoption.

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 People Before Numbers: What Behavioral Science Teaches Us About Trust, AI Adoption, and Why Anchored People Might Be Saving Your Organization

You're Not Buying Software — You're Hiring Someone: What 30 Years in the CEO Chair Teaches You About AI

Published on: 2026/09/08

Dr. MJ and a 30-year CEO reframe AI adoption as a hiring decision rooted in judgment, trust, and accountability.

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You're Not Buying Software — You're Hiring Someone: What 30 Years in the CEO Chair Teaches You About AI

Productive vs. Constructive: Why the Illusion of AI Productivity Is Short-Circuiting Human Development

Published on: 2026/09/01

Dr. MJ unpacks how AI's productivity illusion is stalling the human development that leadership actually demands.

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Productive vs. Constructive: Why the Illusion of AI Productivity Is Short-Circuiting Human Development

Surfing the AI Wave: A CEO's Honest Case for Middle Management, Deep Relationships, and Getting the Basics Right

Published on: 2026/08/25

Dr. MJ and a CEO make the case for middle management, deep relationships, and foundational leadership in the AI era.

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Surfing the AI Wave: A CEO's Honest Case for Middle Management, Deep Relationships, and Getting the Basics Right