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
AI Informs, Leaders Decide: Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail — and What the Other 5% Do Differently
Dr. MJ unpacks why most AI pilots fail — and what self-aware, emotionally intelligent leaders do differently.
Acceptance vs. Usage: What the Data Actually Reveals About Who Is Good at AI — and Why Self-Awareness Is the Answer
Dr. MJ unpacks what the data reveals about AI proficiency — and why self-awareness is the real differentiator.
Leadership That Multiplies: What 35 Years on the Court, in the Classroom, and in the Principal's Office Teach You That AI Never Will
Dr. MJ and Charles Stephens explore why coaching, human connection, and continuous growth are what AI can never replace.
Productive Harmony: Why AI Gives You Time Back — But You Have to Decide What to Do With It
Dr. MJ and RJ Kedziora explore why AI's greatest gift is time back — and why deciding what to do with it is the real leadership work.
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