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Leadership Amplified

Leadership Amplified

By: Center for Global Innovation and Leadership Development
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Leadership in the AI age isn't just evolving—it's being completely amplified. Welcome to Leadership Amplified, the podcast that transforms how you think about, practice, and master leadership in our rapidly changing world. Three episodes every week. Maximum impact every time. Monday - Crisis Amplified Real leadership crises. Real solutions. Real results. We dive into the leadership emergencies that keep executives awake at night—from sudden resignations and massive attrition to stagnant growth and team breakdowns. Each episode breaks down what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and how AI-powered leadership tools are changing the game entirely. Wednesday - Skills Amplified The leadership skills that separate good managers from great leaders—amplified for the modern age. Master the fundamentals: interview techniques that actually work, performance conversations that drive results, mentoring that builds people, not just manages them, and leading across generations without losing your mind. All enhanced with AI insights and practical frameworks you can use immediately. Friday - Future Amplified Where leadership is heading and how to get there first. Explore how AI is reshaping leadership roles, what the next generation expects from their leaders, and the emerging challenges that will define tomorrow's most successful organizations. Stay ahead of the curve with insights that matter. You'll Get: Real Crisis Solutions - Not theory, but actual strategies used in leadership emergencies AI-Enhanced Insights - How artificial intelligence is amplifying human leadership capability Cross-Generational Wisdom - Leadership strategies that work for Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z 15-Minute Format - Powerful insights designed for busy leaders Immediate Application - Every episode ends with something you can implement today Perfect For: C-Suite Executives facing complex leadership challenges Rising Leaders who want to accelerate their development HR Professionals building leadership capability at scale Anyone who leads people and wants to do it better Leadership isn't just changing—it's being amplified. Are you ready to amplify yours?© 2025 Center for Global Innovation and Leadership Development Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The Kiss Cam Crisis: How 15 Seconds Destroyed Two Careers

    The Kiss Cam Crisis: How 15 Seconds Destroyed Two Careers
    Jul 27 2025

    Welcome to the maiden episode of Leadership Amplified.

    We dive into the shocking downfall of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, whose careers imploded after being caught on a Coldplay concert kiss cam in July 2025.

    In this episode, we dissect how a fifteen-second moment of poor judgment and a catastrophic 48-hour crisis response failure turned a billion-dollar unicorn startup into front-page scandal material. Both executives resigned within a week, the company launched a formal investigation, and Astronomer went from tech pioneer to cautionary tale overnight.

    You'll discover:

    • The exact timeline of how the crisis unfolded minute by minute
    • Why their crisis response failed so spectacularly
    • How AI-powered crisis monitoring could have changed everything
    • The 60-minute rule that every leader must implement immediately
    • Real strategies for protecting your reputation in the social media age

    Key Leadership Lessons:

    • Crisis response speed determines damage scope
    • Leadership credibility can evaporate instantly in the digital age
    • Every public moment is a potential career-defining moment
    • Preparation beats reaction every time

    This isn't just another corporate scandal story, it's your wake-up call about leadership survival in an age where one viral moment can end everything you've built.
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    19 mins
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