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visit: PartneringLeadership.com The Partnering leadership podcast conversations go deeper to discover the essence of great leadership.

Learn from the leadership journey of changemaker CEOs, & insights from best-selling authors & global thought leaders so you can align better with your purpose, grow professionally with meaning, and have a greater impact. Learn from the leadership journey of Greater Washington DC region changemakers and global thought leaders so you can align better with your purpose, grow professionally with meaning, and have a greater impact. Each week Mahan Tavakoli sits down for an intimate conversation with diverse leaders to learn from their leadership journeys so we can all improve, grow, and have a greater impact. Partnering Leadership requires authenticity which is a core driver of this leadership podcast. While every single episode can add value to your leadership journey, listen to them all to see the patterns of values and behaviors of great leaders. That’s how you can also grow and become a true partner leader–gradually and then suddenly! Listen to the trailer episode of Partnering Leadership podcast and you will have an understanding of the intentions behind this leadership podcast and how it will add value to your leadership growth and impact.

09/19/2026

An organization’s culture often reflects the leadership behaviors it repeatedly rewards and reinforces. Over time, those signals can influence how people lead and how the workplace feels.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/238-how-to-lead-from-the-heart-and-deliver-results-with-mark-c-crowley-partnering-leadership-globa

09/16/2026

The future is not always something that can be accurately predicted. In Steve Fisher’s view, foresight is about being ready for possibilities that may not even be visible yet.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/415-leading-through-super-shifts-thriving-in-the-age-of-intelligence-with-ja-nae-duane-steve-fish/

09/14/2026

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Schaefer, author of Audacious, about how leaders can stay relevant as AI makes intelligence increasingly abundant. Schaefer argues that the real advantage lies in distinctly human strengths—creativity, storytelling, community, emotional resonance, and the ability to create meaningful experiences that AI cannot replicate.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/387-you-cant-outsmart-ai-but-you-can-out-human-it-how-humans-win-in-an-ai-marketing-world-with-mar/

09/11/2026

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mita Mallick, author of The Devil Emails at Midnight, about how performative urgency, unclear expectations, and unhealthy leadership habits can contribute to burnout and erode trust. Mita shares practical ways leaders can create healthier work rhythms through clear communication, better meeting practices, honest feedback, and more intentional boundaries around work.

Listen to this episode:
https://www.partneringleadership.com/408-the-devil-emails-at-midnight-what-good-leaders-can-learn-from-bad-bosses-with-mita-mallik/

09/09/2026

Growth doesn’t always come from finding something new. Sometimes it comes from making better use of the data an organization already has.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/406-data-as-a-leadership-superpower-how-to-fuel-strategy-innovation-and-ai-with-justin-evans-aut/

09/07/2026

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, author of The Power of Culture, about how organizational culture directly shapes employee experience and business performance. Laura explains why culture is a leadership responsibility—not simply an HR initiative—and explores how leadership behavior, power dynamics, and consistent feedback can turn culture into a meaningful strategic advantage.

Listen to this episode:
https://www.partneringleadership.com/384-the-power-of-culture-bringing-values-to-life-at-work-with-laura-hamill/

09/04/2026

Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation. Barbara Kellerman highlights how stakeholders, followers, and the surrounding context all shape what effective leadership looks like.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/326-from-bad-to-worse-how-to-break-free-from-the-grip-of-toxic-leadership-and-cultivate-a-thriving/

09/02/2026

Some of the most influential people in an organization are not always the ones with the highest titles. Leadership can show up wherever trust and credibility are present.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/simple-truths-of-leadership-how-to-be-a-servant-leader-and-build-trust-with-ken-blanchard-and-randy-conley-partnering-leadership-global-thought-leader/

08/31/2026

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Greg Bennick, author of Reclaim the Moment, about navigating the chaos, distraction, and constant noise of modern life. Greg shares personal stories and insights on self-awareness, kindness, meaningful relationships, and the importance of reclaiming presence and humanity in both life and leadership.

Listen to this episode:
https://www.partneringleadership.com/381-reclaim-the-moment-building-clarity-and-connection-in-a-chaotic-world-with-greg-bennick/

08/28/2026

There’s a noticeable difference between a team that simply follows instructions and one that actively explores possibilities. The way leaders frame questions and challenges can shape which of those environments develops.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/325-unlocking-the-power-of-proximity-how-coming-breakthroughs-in-just-in-time-delivery-are-transfor/

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