Today, we’re exploring how neuroscience and technology are reshaping leadership with Jaime Lama from the NeuroLeadership Institute. As a psychologist with 30 years in HR and consulting, Jaime brings deep expertise in guiding organisations through change.

Jaime breaks down how the brain drives behaviour, from survival instincts to the role of emotions in decision-making. We discuss emotional regulation, unconscious bias and how leaders can better understand the unconscious drivers behind daily choices. Whether you lead a small team or thousands, you’ll gain practical insights on psychological safety, growth mindset, and the human skills technology can’t replace.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:58) Origins of the brain’s organisational principles

(07:55) Brain’s threat detection network

(12:47) Experience bias and brain function

(16:15) Bias in AI and how to navigate it

(19:42) How our brains evolved for survival

(21:40) Amplified intelligence through AI collaboration

(25:26) Dynamics of AI and human growth

(28:58) Evolving brains for collaborative leadership

(30:31) Clarity and mental health during COVID

(33:49) Psychological safety boosts performance

(39:24) Leadership accountability in changing times

(40:31) Leadership and trust dynamics

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Leadership expert Tracy Hutton shares how focusing on strengths, not weaknesses, can transform your team’s performance and well-being. Drawing from her experience at Deloitte and lululemon, Tracy reveals why strengths based leadership isn’t just a feel-good idea – it’s grounded in neuroscience and proven to drive results. Learn how to overcome negativity bias, build better teams, and rethink feedback and development for lasting impact.

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(04:24) An unexpected opportunity

(06:27) Personal and professional growth at lululemon

(09:48) Understanding a strengths based approach

(13:22) True strengths are energising activities

(18:53) Clarifying job role verbs

(25:58) Exploring unrealised strengths

(28:25) Reframing perceived weaknesses

(30:14) Following curiosity to support wellbeing

(34:19) Rethinking leadership competency models

(42:58) Maximising strengths without misapplying them

(46:51) Ask employees what went well

(48:32) Embracing positivity and gratitude

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First, Break All the Rules – Book

Rise Above – Book

Work by Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

Nine Lies About Work – Book

Strengths Finder 2.0 – Book

Buddha's Brain – Book

Hardwiring Happiness – Book

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Dr. Ben Sporer is one of Canada’s foremost experts in human performance. With a career spanning 25 years in the Olympics, professional sports, and as a performance strategist for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Ben has mastered the art of building high-performing teams that deliver over the long haul. Kathy and Ben dig into the critical shift leaders need to make: from chasing outputs to driving meaningful outcomes. They explore how clear objectives, role clarity, and disciplined preparation create the foundation for sustainable success

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(05:30) Rebuilding sports team strategy

(07:51) Defining leadership performance objectives

(13:39) Identifying outputs for success

(15:41) Developing talent in small markets

(19:09) Clear objectives and roles for team success

(26:11) Metric-driven success over time

(28:37) Effective metrics: lead vs lag indicators

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Output – Book

Output – Instagram

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