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A mother's determination to provide a better future for her son set a transformative journey in motion, thrusting the boy into the unknown and, ultimately, towards a thriving career in leadership excellence.

As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jamie release extras that explore how we get “there,” and the diverse ways leaders have shaped their own lives and those of the people around them. In this beautiful and profoundly personal season one extra, Sonja and Jamie speak with Pasha Khaledpour, a high-end fashion and luxury brand director, to explore his incredible path from a childhood scarred by tragic loss in war-torn Iran to Miami’s top shelf design districts. Dive deep into Pasha’s world as they discuss how a family’s shared values can shape a life’s trajectory, and uncover the true essence of luxury (spoiler alert: it’s not about what something costs, but about connection, authenticity, trust, and loyalty).

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A mother's determination to provide a better future for her son set a transformative journey in motion, thrusting the boy into the unknown and, ultimately, towards a thriving career in leadership excellence.

As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jamie release extras that explore how we get “there,” and the diverse ways leaders have shaped their own lives and those of the people around them. In this beautiful and profoundly personal season one extra, Sonja and Jamie speak with Pasha Khaledpour, a high-end fashion and luxury brand director, to explore his incredible path from a childhood scarred by tragic loss in war-torn Iran to Miami’s top shelf design districts. Dive deep into Pasha’s world as they discuss how a family’s shared values can shape a life’s trajectory, and uncover the true essence of luxury (spoiler alert: it’s not about what something costs, but about connection, authenticity, trust, and loyalty).

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Communication in a Global Workplace with Gerd Hoefner 49:33

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In this episode of "Are We There Yet?," global leadership expert Gerd Hoefner shares fascinating insights from his decades-long journey across multicultural landscapes managing teams across borders, cultures, and time zones. Sonja and Jamie explore with him the transformative power of cultural sensitivity in organizations, digging into the nuts and bolts of employee engagement and open communication. Together they explore the universal human need for authentic connection, arriving at the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in our interconnected world. Tune in to discover how cultural awareness can drive personal and organizational success.…

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Crafting Influence: The Transformative Power of Story in Modern Communication with Jim Holtje 38:36

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What role does emotion play in effective communication? What makes words so powerful they can stick with you for the rest of your life? In this podcast episode, Sonja and Jamie meet renowned speechwriter and professor Jim Holtje to discuss the enduring power of storytelling through all eras of human civilization. From Aristotle's principles of pathos and logos that emphasize the emotional impact of narratives, Jim underscores the value of human relationships and personal stories that AI cannot mimic. Together they explore the societal implications of AI, such as career displacement, and the urgency for proactive political discourse on AI. As AI comes for white-collar jobs and transforms speech writing, Jim highlights the importance of maintaining human connection and uncovering personal stories that technology simply cannot replicate.…

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Empathetic Leadership in Action: Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett on Sustainable Organizational Change 46:26

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How does open communication contribute to sustainable change? How can leaders balance the demands of immediate objectives with long-term vision? What strategies can be employed to build consensus in diverse teams? In this episode, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General David Bassett sits down with Sonja and Jamie to share insights on empathetic leadership drawn from his 35-year military career and transition to private sector consulting. He emphasizes leadership as a marathon, advocating for fluid communication and consensus-building to achieve sustainable change through time and geographies. There is nuanced overlap in motivating teams across both mission-driven and commercial organizations, highlighting human connection as a core strength in building resilience. And as former director of the Defense Contract Management Agency overseeing billions of dollars in military contracts, Lt. Gen. Bassett addresses misconceptions about government inefficiency, emphasizing the importance of valuing people over technology. Together they cover strategies for maintaining organizational identity and unity, and discuss why prioritizing people is essential amidst transformational change.…

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Mathematics As Storytelling with Marcus du Sautoy 48:35

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Chaos theory shows that both the future and the past are unknowable. Exponential growth always seems to be stymied by an unpredictable limitation that flattens the curve. Creativity happens when something is new, surprising, and has value. But how do we assign value when we are awash in a world of endless data? Mathematics is one universal storytelling language that can help decipher what the universe is telling us. In one of their most intriguing episodes yet, Sonja and Jamie talk edges, AI, creativity, and the melancholy of solving theorems with Marcus du Sautoy, a celebrated pattern-seeking mathematician deeply invested in journeying into the unknown.…

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The Power of Pausing To Watch The Snow Fall 37:15

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There are hundreds of AI-powered therapy apps on the market today. When we talk to them, are we doing more than just talking to ourselves? Can we reach the same effect by simply stopping to watch snow fall outside? In this intimate episode, Sonja and Jamie use AI as a framework to reflect on the potential illusion of human agency, work-life balance as a rhythmic cycle of rest and productivity, and the essence of true communication.…

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Breaking Barriers: Beyond Grit with Marion Gornik 35:44

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Resilience, grit, and determination: three essential qualities for achieving one’s goals. But are they enough? This episode we follow Marion Gornick’s career from personal assistant to Siemens Global Head of Cybersecurity Finance, a path fraught with traditional norms, gender biases, and gatekeeping. We learn how Marion turned roadblocks into stepping stones and leaned on her self-awareness and persistence from childhood to reach the pinnacle of corporate success. We explore remote work dynamics, automation, and the role of AI in business, an acute issue in cybersecurity. Marion's insights offer valuable lessons in curiosity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability as key to ensuring teams grow alongside technological progress.…

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Leadership and Crisis Management with Hostage Negotiator Scott Walker 36:47

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Sometimes people can feel like hostages to their organizations, leading to negative outcomes at every scale. As a team leader, how can you recognize and address these dynamics to generate a more supportive environment? At the end of the day, leadership and hostage negotiation require the same critical skills: preparation, persuasion, collaboration, and emotional regulation. Sonja and Jamie interview expert crisis negotiator Scott Walker, author of the recent book, “Order Out of Chaos,” to learn lessons for team leaders who find themselves navigating crisis management and adversarial confrontations. The episode dives into the importance of honest, direct conversations, even when there are fundamental disagreements on the table. They also discuss strategies to maintain respect and fluid communication among all people involved using a clear understanding of both sides’ motivations. Take a peek into a high-stakes world that actually has many parallels in our everyday lives.…

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The Future of Creativity and AI with Greg Kahn 43:18

34 weeks ago43:18

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Will AI transform creative endeavors like film, television, and music into one where human contribution is centered, or marginalized? What about painting, theater, or sculpture? In this episode of Are We There Yet?, Sonja and Jamie talk with digital, media, and advertising executive Greg Kahn about how technology can assist—or maybe replace?—many of the things creative minds spend their time working on today, for better or worse. Greg spent his elementary school years analyzing box office statistics to understand how marketing and production strategies can make or break films of all genres, and is on the front line of implementing new AI tools in creative industries today. The conversation highlights the unique hurdles faced by independent film in the streaming era, and how AI tools are now pivotal in predicting and shaping success across genres. From personalized education to challenges faced by CTOs and creative producers alike, Greg advocates for democratizing creative resources to foster inclusive workforce (and creative) development. One can lament the incursion of AI into creative spaces, but what if its cost-effectiveness was the only thing that made a work of art possible to produce at all?…

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Empathy and AI in Healthcare with Dr. Jennie Byrne 45:41

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To kick off season two of Are We There Yet?, Sonja and Jamie invite distinguished healthcare advisor, entrepreneur, and author Dr. Jennie Byrne to unpack the complex mental health challenges facing clinicians on the front lines of the profession, and how technology is already empowering a meaningful transformation in healthcare practice. Magnified by the high-stakes and perfectionist culture ingrained in medical training, the conversation covers generational approaches to wellness and workplace dynamics, and walks through effective communication strategies that embrace diversity and humanize the often unacknowledged struggles clinicians face to provide real-world adaptations to reach professionals where they are. Dr. Byrne's optimism about a synergistic future where AI, communication and healing intersect opens up exciting possibilities for the future of medical practice, which in many ways is already here—we just need to see it.…

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Sustainable Leadership in Uncertain Times with Gerda-Marie Adenau 34:28

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What is the one crucial aspect of leadership that correlates directly with the success of a team? Research shows a clear answer—but to get to it, first you must define success, and how you choose to measure it. Join Sonja and Jamie in a conversation with Gerda-Marie Adenau, a global communications manager and philosopher focused on leadership and ethics, on asking the right questions to get the most valuable answers. During the pandemic, she conducted narrative interviews to build a theory of transformational leadership, in times of both crisis and calm. Her conclusion? Aligning managers' actions with teams’ expectations is more important than cultivating an outcome-focused—and often inauthentic—leadership style. The future of work in today’s AI world is unwritten, and successful leaders must be observant, flexible, and responsive to the people they serve. Rather than asking themselves, what kind of leader do I want to be, or who do I want to be in the world, the better question is: what kind of world shall we build?…

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True Luxury: Authentic Connection with Pasha Khaledpour 44:08

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A mother's determination to provide a better future for her son set a transformative journey in motion, thrusting the boy into the unknown and, ultimately, towards a thriving career in leadership excellence. As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jamie release extras that explore how we get “there,” and the diverse ways leaders have shaped their own lives and those of the people around them. In this beautiful and profoundly personal season one extra, Sonja and Jamie speak with Pasha Khaledpour, a high-end fashion and luxury brand director, to explore his incredible path from a childhood scarred by tragic loss in war-torn Iran to Miami’s top shelf design districts. Dive deep into Pasha’s world as they discuss how a family’s shared values can shape a life’s trajectory, and uncover the true essence of luxury (spoiler alert: it’s not about what something costs, but about connection, authenticity, trust, and loyalty).…

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Imagine AI as a public utility—what would that look like? This episode, Sonja and Jamie ask: What are the hidden societal costs of broad AI adoption? How can we mitigate the implicit bias inherent in the creation of AI? And why are tech companies so interested in universal basic income, anyway? Their guest is Ami Fields-Meyer, a political strategist and former policy advisor in the Biden-Harris administration, who worked on the creation of the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. This fascinating and far-reaching discussion touches on whether and how to make AI accessible to society’s most underserved people; how governments, from local to federal, each play a unique role in ensuring an equitable rollout of this new technology; and what lessons can be learned from historical rapid adoption of private-sector products before we knew all the externalities (think asbestos). Will our obsession with efficiency and convenience override the needs of our most vulnerable? As AI continues to take up most of the oxygen in the room, this comprehensive conversation is as timely as it is crucial.…

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Communicating Climate Urgency: Dr. Zoë Sadokierski and Dr. Timo Rissanen on the Power of Storytelling in the Sixth Extinction 41:42

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What happens when a bird no longer recognizes the song of its species? What is the role of art and storytelling in building sustainable worlds? Can AI unchain human creativity and center compassion in our daily lives? As climate change continues to rewrite the rules of existence on Earth, Dr. Zoë Sadokierski and Dr. Timo Rissanen join the podcast to confront the emotional weight of biodiversity loss and explore how stories help us understand the plight of endangered species, and our own part in shaping the narrative. Using design as a vehicle for empathy and engagement, the two collaborators and ecological communicators reflect on technology’s role in supporting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of political short-sightedness and ecological amnesia that allows our fellow beings to slip away unnoticed during this sixth extinction we are living through. Resisting the cultural tide pushing us towards a baseline of fear, aggression, and self-preservation, the conversation explores the inherent kindness humans can display in times of crisis, and how we can access generosity and community to document changes around us, and learn from our collective history to shape the trajectory of our future.…

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