Angela is joined by keynote speaker and author Dr. Jessica Kriegel to explore what it takes to lead in today's world. From the myth of traditional change management to the hidden power of employee beliefs, Jessica challenges leaders at every level to ditch the "action trap" and start building cultures that are genuinely aligned with strategy.

Jessica shares why only 25% of C-suite leaders can name their company's top three goals, and how fixing that one thing can transform your results. Plus, she gives the real talk on public speaking nerves, keynoting to rooms of 1,000, and the reset-button playlist that gets her in the zone.

Angela Stephens sits down with author, speaker, and Wiseman Group partner Shawn Vanderhoven to explore what it really takes to lead brilliant work in an overwhelming, hyper-connected world. Shawn shares his personal morning ritual for creating focus, and the core ideas behind the Wiseman Group's leadership philosophy inspired by Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers. He explains why so many people feel like "butter spread over too much bread," and how great leaders combat that by creating space for focus, not adding more noise.

Shawn reveals key insights from his six-year research project and upcoming book "Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World," including the difference between a bias for impact and a bias for action, how to avoid "chasing shiny objects" in growing businesses, and why exposing hidden workloads and keeping growth on the agenda are essential leadership practices.