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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

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

Moments That Matter: What Your Employees Actually Remember When Everything Else Is Forgotten

Published on: 2026/08/18

Dr. MJ explores the defining moments that shape employee experience and what leaders must never leave to chance.

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Moments That Matter: What Your Employees Actually Remember When Everything Else Is Forgotten

The Full Stop Thank You: What Handwritten Notes, Gratitude, and the Service Recovery Paradox Teach Us About Human Connection

Published on: 2026/08/11

Dr. MJ explores how gratitude, handwritten notes, and service recovery deepen human connection in leadership.

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The Full Stop Thank You: What Handwritten Notes, Gratitude, and the Service Recovery Paradox Teach Us About Human Connection

The Generous Leader: Why Asking Questions and Actually Listening Is the Sharpest Leadership Strategy Nobody Is Using

Published on: 2026/08/04

Dr. MJ explores why curiosity and deep listening are the most underused — and most powerful — leadership strategies.

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The Generous Leader: Why Asking Questions and Actually Listening Is the Sharpest Leadership Strategy Nobody Is Using