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In this episode of The Perkins Platform, I sit down with Professor Andy Molinsky of Brandeis University for a fascinating conversation about failure, courage and adaptability. Inspired by Andy's recent TikTok post about a Princeton professor who published his CV of Failures, we explore why suc…

In this episode of The Perkins Platform, I sit down with Dr. Julia Bialeski to explore the role of grace in effective leadership. Drawing from her book Leading with Grace: Cultivating Hope, Authenticity, and a Focus on People Throughout the Leadership Lifespan Julia shares insights from more than t…

In this episode, I sit down with Zaretta Hammond, nationally recognized education consultant and author of the bestselling book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, for a thought-provoking conversation about the relationship between culture, neuroscience and learning. We explore how cultur…

In this episode, I sit down with Zac Armstrong, founder of Executive Health Edge, retired Naval Commander and former F-18 fighter pilot, for a conversation about an often-overlooked dimension of leadership: the physical capacity to lead well. We explore whether health should be considered a leaders…

In this episode, I sit down with Professor Jonathan Jansen, distinguished scholar, former university leader, and author of Breaking Bread, for a deeply reflective conversation about leadership and the experiences that shape us. We explore what the classroom taught him about leading people, how his …

In this episode, I sit down with Jim Brown, seasoned leadership coach, consultant, and author of The Imperfect CEO, for a candid conversation about what he has learned from years of working alongside executives and leadership teams. Jim shares why effective leadership is not about having all the an…

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Keys Adair, author of Smart and Capable: Supporting Children’s Agency in a Complex World, for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to genuinely believe in children’s capabilities. We explore the tension between giving children meaningful agency…

What happens when leaders build teams of people who think differently, but continue to lead everyone the same way? In this episode of The Perkins Platform, Dr. Brian Perkins sits down with Dr. Dan Flint to explore what it really takes to lead cognitively diverse teams. Their conversation examines t…

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes of Union Theological Seminary for a thoughtful conversation about moral courage and what it means to lead when the choices before us are anything but simple. We explore the intersection of leadership, faith, justice, and organizational life, …