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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

If you"re passionate about mastering self-leadership, you"re in the right place. I"ve dedicated my career to understanding the science and practice of positive leadership. I Integrate evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organizational excellence that will help you develop real-life solutions to solve your greatest challenges. Each week I"ll bring world-class content with industry experts to help you use positive leadership to build a peak

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00:57:41

Unlocking Unforgettable Presence and Influence with...

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2026/04/09

This week’s episode of Do Good to Lead Well features Lorraine K. Lee, award-winning keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Right from the start, Lorraine challenges the myth that presence is an innate trait and persuasively argues that it is a learnable skill that anyone can develop through intention and small shifts.We explore the superpowers of introverts while also highlighting practical strategies

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00:47:11

From Playing It Safe to Crushing It: Dianna...

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2026/04/02

How do you move from playing it safe to truly amplifying your impact? In this week’s energetic episode, I welcome back Dianna Fioravanti, President of Kuhne + Nagel Canada and bestselling author of "Flip the Switch," for a candid exploration of what it takes to silence self-doubt and step into authentic leadership.Dianna draws on her own setbacks and triumphs, revealing how even high performers can get stuck in fear or overthinking. Our conversation unveils her 6P model (person, purpose,

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00:48:39

Creating Positive Impact While Leading Through Change...

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2026/03/26

What does authentic leadership mean amid rapid change and digital noise? On this week’s episode of the Do Good to Leac Well podcast, I speak with Laura Paglia, CEO of the Canadian Forum for Financial Markets, who draws from her experience leading Canada’s top financial markets think tank and decades in private practice to answer this question. Her answers challenge the myth that ethics are just slogans, showing how integrity and transparency must guide every decision, even with the toughest

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00:49:18

Wired on Wall Street: Tom Hardin’s Journey from...

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2026/03/19

In this raw episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I welcome Tom Hardin, whose journey from Wall Street hedge fund analyst to one of the FBI’s most prolific informants is a powerful examination of what drives good people to cross ethical lines. Despite the widespread belief that corruption comes from major events, Tom outlines the subtle drift and rationalizations that can turn ambition into poor decisions.Tom makes a compelling case that most people are far more vulnerable to contextual pressures than

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01:00:01

Fixing Fairness: Building Workplaces That Work for...

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2026/03/12

In this timely and important episode, Craig sits down with Lily Zheng, one of today’s leading voices on workplace transformation, to tackle the challenges and evolution of DEI. Lily brings both research-backed frameworks and real-world pragmatism, reflecting on how shifting from DEI to FAIR offers a practical way through current backlash and confusion.Lily’s refreshing candor provides a thought-provoking and valuable frame to the conversation. They don’t shy from complexity, but treat hesitancy,

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00:53:10

Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa...

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2026/03/05

In this week’s episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I speak with Vanessa Druskat, a globally recognized expert in team performance and author of "The Emotionally Intelligent Team." Vanessa shares the inspiration behind her research, highlighting the gap between anecdotal advice and evidence-based practices for building successful teams. She discusses the importance of cultivating esprit de corps—meaning a sense of belonging, value, and psychological safety—within teams, and

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00:17:16

How to Make High-Quality Decisions

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2026/02/26

It seems that uncertainty is the rule rather than the exception, and this trend only appears to be intensifying with each passing day. In this environment, making high-quality decisions is of paramount importance. For this solo episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I reference groundbreaking research published in MIT Sloane Management Review to identify five traits for effective decision-making, which were derived from a global study of business leaders.The common thread that runs through

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00:56:24

Harnessing Anxiety for Growth: Find Your Fierce with...

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2026/02/19

In this episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I welcome Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, a clinical psychologist, assistant professor in psychology at Harvard Medical School, and the co-founder and co-program director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program at McLean Hospital to discuss her latest book, “Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place.”Motivated by long waitlists at treatment centers and the slow path many face toward accessing help for social anxiety, Jacqueline Sperling shares her

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00:49:36

TITLE: Designing Resilient Organizational Culture...

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2026/02/12

How do you know whether your company’s culture is happening by accident or being intentionally designed? That’s the challenge we explore in this episode of Do Good to Lead Well, as I sit down with culture architects James D. White and Krista White, co-authors of the USA Today bestseller “Culture Design.”James and Krista share why now, more than ever, leaders can’t afford to leave culture to chance. Their advice springs from decades of practical experience: culture isn’t a poster on the wall—it’s

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00:56:01

Unlearning Silence to Unleash Talent: Elaine Lin...

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2026/02/05

What if silence in your team meetings isn’t just about shyness or lack of ideas, but something everyone’s been taught—often unconsciously—to protect themselves or others? In this episode, I sit down with Elaine Lin Hering, a top facilitator, global educator, and author of “Unlearning Silence,” to dig into the roots of silence and how leaders can transform it into true engagement.As the conversation kicks off, we tackle a fundamental leadership dilemma: despite constant encouragement to “speak up,”

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00:25:42

What We (Often) Get Wrong About Empathy

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2026/01/29

In this solo episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I unpack the concept of empathy and leadership. Although considerable research has shown the multiple benefits of empathetic leadership, it may have become a victim of its own success. As it has become increasingly integrated into leadership conversations, there are widespread misunderstandings about what it is and what it is not.While empathy is often viewed as ‘all about feeling,’ there is more to the concept. I’ll explore its

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00:53:42

Purpose Driven Innovation: One CEO’s Guide to Leading...

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2026/01/22

When was the last time you paused before taking action to ask, “What problem am I really trying to solve?” In this episode, I sit down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, to unravel what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world. The conversation starts with her daring career move from a global role at Deloitte to building a new organization from the ground up, which was fueled by a passion for meaningful innovation.If you’ve ever questioned your own courage to

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00:55:58

Silent Strength: The Power of Introverts

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2026/01/15

Do you ever wonder if the quietest voice in the room can truly lead—and win—in a world built for extroverts? This episode of Do Good to Lead Well is a refreshing, insightful journey into that very question, as I sit down with Benjamin Friedman, author of “Silent Strength: The Introvert’s Guide to Building Successful Startups.”The conversation opens with Benjamin’s “me-search;” his personal and professional quest to understand how introverts can succeed when the business world often favors

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00:35:10

A Year In the Life of the Do Good to Lead Well...

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2026/01/08

I’m excited to share Part 2 of my 2025 yearend retrospective, which highlights the most impactful insights shared by our amazing guests, as determined by you, the listener. The goal of this special 2-part episode is to lay the foundation such that 2026 is your best year yet!What is incredible to me is how similar the core themes were across the different guests who joined us on the program. Not surprisingly, curiosity was a major area of emphasis. In a world of constant change, being curious about

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00:38:50

A Year In the Life of the Do Good to Lead Well...

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2026/01/01

Happy New Year! I’m so excited to connect with you as we kick off 2026. This year marks a special milestone for us, as we’re rapidly approaching our 200th episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast! Your incredible support and engagement are truly why we continue to attract such amazing guests, and for that, I am profoundly grateful.Instead of a typical goal-setting episode to start the year, I wanted to do something a little different. I thought it would be wonderful to look back at 2025 and

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00:18:47

Why Presence Matters More Than Presents This Holiday...

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2025/12/25

Welcome to a special holiday installment of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, where I explore how to embrace the festive spirit without feeling overwhelmed by stress. This episode compiles scientific and anecdotal evidence, providing actionable advice for achieving genuine disconnection from work as well as authentic connection with our friends and family. Understand the necessity of truly stepping away from work to allow for restoration, enabling you to start the new year with renewed vigor.The

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00:50:53

Give Hospitality This Holiday Season

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2025/12/18

Join us for an enlightening discussion as we explore the intersection of hospitality and leadership with our latest guest, Taylor Scott. Taylor, an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and leadership development consultant, shares insights from his rich career spanning Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, and Las Vegas landmarks like Wynn and the Cosmopolitan. He reveals the inspiration behind his latest book, "Give Hospitality," a Hawaiian-themed fable that draws on real-life

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00:43:40

Never Lead (or Eat) Alone: An Insightful Conversation...

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2025/12/11

What if your team could achieve unprecedented levels of performance and accountability? Unravel the secrets of transformational leadership in our discussion with Keith Ferrazzi, a trailblazing executive team coach and New York Times bestselling author. Keith's latest book, "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship," draws from over two decades of research and thousands of team assessments, revealing strategies that have revolutionized giants like General Motors and are

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00:53:36

Manage Yourself to Lead Others

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2025/12/04

“Great leadership starts with great self-leadership” is a mantra that lies at the heart of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. This is why I am thrilled to share this episode, where I welcome Margaret C. Andrews, a seasoned executive and leadership expert, who shares the intriguing backstory behind her book, Manage Yourself to Lead Others, which was inspired by a pivotal moment when she was told she lacked self-awareness. This experience led her to explore the vital connection between understanding

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00:18:45

Be Mindful of Empathy Fatigue

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden ·

2025/11/27

Is empathy truly a superpower in leadership, or does its endless demand threaten to drain the very leaders we rely on? Join me for this month’s solo episode, as I explore the answer to this important question. As leaders are constantly called upon to exercise empathy, their reserves can run dry, leading to avoidance of hard conversations and emotional exhaustion. Together, we will confront these challenges, recognizing and normalizing our emotional limits while sharing practical strategies to

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