To Lead Is Human

By: Mirasee FM
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  • In this podcast, executive coach Sharon Richmond interviews successful leaders who have applied their professional and personal growth to produce tangible business outcomes. They discuss challenges, lessons learned, and what has helped them guide their organizations to success. Sharon helps listeners supercharge their own leadership with coaching tips on how to apply the lessons learned from our guests.
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Episodes
  • Building a Human-Centric Culture in the AI Era (Paul David)

    Building a Human-Centric Culture in the AI Era (Paul David)
    Mar 5 2025

    Delve into the challenges and rewards of building a human-centered business. Through Paul David’s journey, we learn about innovative work practices such as the four-day workweek and pay transparency, highlighting the significance of intentional leadership and the key role of honest conversations.

    This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.


    “Whether you like to admit it or not, your organization is an expression of you.”— Paul David

    Guest Bio:

    Paul David is the Founder and CEO of Literal Humans, a creative marketing agency that builds resilient growth for mission-driven brands. With more than 10 years of experience in education, nonprofit, and social impact sectors, he has a passion for creating positive change through storytelling and strategy.

    At Literal Humans, Paul leads a diverse and multidisciplinary team of full-time and freelance professionals who deliver agile content marketing, data-informed creative strategy, and SEO know-how to clients. They work with tech-for-good companies, B2B and B2C SaaS startups, charities, nonprofits, and social-impact organizations looking to build deeper connections with their customers. Since launching the agency in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have secured over 40 clients and a substantial investment from Creative UK. Paul also contributes to Forbes Agency Council and Helm, a membership community for established founders.

    Host Bio:

    For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.

    Sharon’s purpose as an executive coach is to help leaders 10X their impact by leveraging the power afforded by their roles to build organizations that are forces for good, both economically and socially. She also advises CEOs on shaping organization culture and leading change.

    Sharon has taught leadership at Stanford GSB, where she now helps leaders increase influence, manage conflict, and prepare to build high-performing teams.

    To see a list of Sharon’s clients, please visit LeadingLarge.com.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Sharon’s website: LeadingLarge.com
    Paul’s website: Literal Humans
    Companies House UK

    Credits:

    Host: Sharon Richmond
    Producer: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: Escaping Light
    Artist: Aaron Sprinkle
    Writer: Aaron Sprinkle
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Bright Future
    Artist: Be Still The Earth
    Writer: Marshall Usinger
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on To Lead Is Human, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Building a Human-Centric Culture in the AI Era (Paul David) coming soon.
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    38 mins
  • Cultivating Authentic Leadership in Dynamic Work Environments (Jonathan Weathington)

    Cultivating Authentic Leadership in Dynamic Work Environments (Jonathan Weathington)
    Feb 19 2025

    Discover the dynamic leadership approach of Jonathan Weathington as he talks about authenticity, cultural fit, and humanistic communication. He shares how these principles foster a thriving workplace and offers key insights and lessons for leaders across diverse industries and business settings.

    This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.

    “Your worst employee and your best employee should say the exact same things about you.” — Jonathan Weathington

    Guest Bio:

    Jonathan Weathington serves as the CEO of Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, a fresh seafood and cold beer concept out of the Carolinas. He’s been featured on the cover of FSR Magazine; appeared on Good Morning America; and been quoted and featured in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Nations Restaurant News, as well as other local, regional, and national newspapers, journals, and magazines. Jonathan is known for his no-nonsense approach to true hospitality and business building.

    Host Bio:

    For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.

    Sharon’s purpose as an executive coach is to help leaders 10X their impact by leveraging the power afforded by their roles to build organizations that are forces for good, both economically and socially. She also advises CEOs on shaping organization culture and leading change.

    Sharon has taught leadership at Stanford GSB, where she now helps leaders increase influence, manage conflict, and prepare to build high-performing teams.

    To see a list of Sharon’s clients, please visit LeadingLarge.com.

    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Sharon’s website: LeadingLarge.com
    Jonathan’s Website: TheShuckinShack.com
    Jonathan’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweathington/
    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar LinkedIn Page
    Jonathan's LinkedIn post on Jimmy Carter

    Credits:

    Host: Sharon Richmond
    Producer: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: Escaping Light
    Artist: Aaron Sprinkle
    Writer: Aaron Sprinkle
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Bright Future
    Artist: Be Still The Earth
    Writer: Marshall Usinger
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on To Lead Is Human, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Cultivating Authentic Leadership in Dynamic Work Environments (Jonathan Weathington).

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    36 mins
  • Unlock Leadership Joy: Embrace Vulnerability and Optimism (Brian Danzis)

    Unlock Leadership Joy: Embrace Vulnerability and Optimism (Brian Danzis)
    Feb 5 2025
    Advertising CEO Brian Danzis sees leadership as a platform to express the power of optimism and the transformative impact of joy at work. Discover his further insights on fostering accountability, crafting authentic connections, and inspiring teams to achieve greatness in today’s business landscape.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“Joy is very different than happiness. Happiness can be fleeting. Happiness can be just very simply having fun, where joy is more eternal and more everlasting.” — Brian DanzisGuest Bio:Brian Danzis is the President, North America for Seedtag, the global leader in contextual advertising. His responsibilities include revenue, publisher partnerships, and management of all on-the-ground operations.Prior to joining Seedtag, Brian served as EVP, Agency Solutions for VideoAmp where he was responsible for managing the national sales team. Previously, he was Global Head of Video & Live Event Sales at Spotify, in which he was charged with developing and aligning strategies across Spotify’s 70+ markets. Under his leadership, Spotify’s video ads business grew to represent more than one-third of the free business unit’s revenue.Before Spotify, he served as Global CRO for the programmatic video platform Virool. At Virool he helped expand the self-service platform, originally built for musicians and SMBs, to deliver earned media solutions for Fortune 100 brands.Before Virool, he was Head of Sales & Sales Strategy for Videology in the Americas. As the company’s first sales person hired in 2008, he spent the next 6 years building a multi-faceted sales organization that pivoted three times: first, from destination site to video network, then from video network to platform, and again to a multi-channel SaaS focusing on addressable video convergence.Earlier in his career, Brian was VP of National Sales for the MCN Ripe Entertainment; East Coast Director for the launch of the first professionally produced video platform Joost (later acquired by Adconion); and the first sales person hired at in-game advertising company Massive, Inc. (acquired by MSFT during his tenure). Previous to his digital media career, Brian spent five years in various sales roles at Comcast and CNN.Host Bio:For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.Sharon’s purpose as an executive coach is to help leaders 10X their impact by leveraging the power afforded by their roles to build organizations that are forces for good, both economically and socially. She also advises CEOs on shaping organization culture and leading change.Sharon has taught leadership at Stanford GSB, where she now helps leaders increase influence, manage conflict, and prepare to build high-performing teams.To see a list of Sharon’s clients, please visit LeadingLarge.com.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeSharon’s website: LeadingLarge.comBrian’s website: Seedtag.comBrian’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdanzis/Credits:Host: Sharon RichmondProducer: Andrew ChapmanAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Escaping LightArtist: Aaron SprinkleWriter: Aaron SprinklePublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Bright FutureArtist: Be Still The EarthWriter: Marshall UsingerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on To Lead Is Human, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Unlock Leadership Joy: Embrace Vulnerability and Optimism (Brian Danzis).
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    38 mins

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