A podcast that brings humanity to the workplace. Each episode of LAAS busts the doors off topics that most business leaders shy away from in the workplace. Ready to have important conversations to drive real change in your organization? It starts with love. Let us show you how.
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In this episode of Love as a Strategy , we welcome a dynamic people-first corporate leader, Alexis Dennard, to discuss how bringing humanity, empathy, and authenticity into the workplace can transform organizational culture. With over 25 years of experience leading complex, large-scale supply chain operations, Alexis shares her unique "relationship-first" leadership philosophy, emphasizing why…
In this episode of Love as a Strategy , host Jeff Ma sits down with veteran leadership coach Bruce Mayhew to dismantle the fear surrounding difficult conversations. Drawing on insights from his new book, The Path of an Inspired Leader , Bruce explains why these moments aren't about conflict—they are about vulnerability, trust, and aligning expectations long before the pressure hits. Join us as we…
In this episode of Love as a Strategy, host Jeff Ma talks with leadership experts Patrick Lyons and Patsy Feeman of The Lyons Group about reframing the frustrating issue of accountability. Patrick argues that accountability is a "mirror," not a hammer, stressing that leaders cannot hold people accountable—each person must hold him or herself accountable. Instead, a powerful strategy is for leaders…
In this episode, we speak with Randy Lyman, a physicist, multi-time founder, and author of The Third Element , to explore how leaders can find clarity and fulfillment by embracing emotional awareness instead of choosing between logic and empathy. Randy shares his personal journey from a strictly "left-brain" leader to one who centers on the "Third Element"—our emotions—explaining that true success…
In this episode we sit down with leadership coach and C-suite veteran Matt Marcotte (Apple, Salesforce, Gap) to explore how to truly unleash human potential. Matt challenges conventional organizational thinking by arguing that humans are wired to lead with Heart, Head, and Hands—feeling first, thinking second, and acting third. Discover why leading with emotion inspires true transformation in a…
In this episode, Jeff Ma talks with Brad Fideli, Director of HR at NTN Bearing Corporation, about the often-overlooked "people element" of large-scale organizational transitions. Using his company’s recent headquarters relocation as a case study, Brad explains how to move beyond stagnant email blasts by "bringing communications to life" through interactive samples, floorplan sketches, and…
Leaders, stop the blame game. Host Jeff Ma welcomes executive coach and international bestselling author of You Were Not Born to Suffer , Blake D. Bauer, to discuss a radical approach to leadership and change: taking 100% personal responsibility . Blake explains how this shift—away from blame and toward a solution-minded approach—is the key to strengthening mental health, crushing burnout, and…
In this episode, we sit down with two-time Olympic champion coach Jane Figueiredo to explore how a strategy of love, compassion, and empathy drives success in high-stakes environments, from Olympic diving to the world of business. Jane shares powerful stories of navigating preparation, consistency, devastating setbacks, and the difficult but necessary process of change throughout her career.
In this episode of "Love as a Strategy," we talk with Jeff Tkach, CEO of the Rodale Institute. Discover the secret to human health hidden right beneath our feet, the connection between "healthy soil, healthy food, and healthy people," and why Jeff believes every human is being called to a metaphorical "return to the farm." Plus, get the inside story on his personal health journey and his brand new…
In this episode, we talk with leadership strategist Andrea Wanerstrand, founder of A3 Culture Lab, about how to navigate the relentless speed of change in business. Andrea unpacks her Mindset Maven Method (M.A.V.E.N.) —a framework for building confidence, embracing ambiguity with curiosity , and showing up as your most authentic self. Learn how leading with humanity can transform large-scale…
