In this special mashup of Leadership is Changing, host Denis Gianotsous talks with James Rosebush, Denise Reed Lamoreaux, Dr. Alex Vincent, and Richard Barnett. Each guest shares fresh insights on how leadership is shifting in today’s complex world.

From connecting with diverse teams to leading authentically and creating safe workplace spaces, this episode shows how leadership is growing in new directions.

Listen for real-world ideas that break old habits and show what great leadership looks like today.

EP16 | James Rosebush: Leadership Must Learn to Speak

• Today’s CEOs must master public speaking to build trust and drive influence
• A CFO must have soul—leaders can no longer lead with numbers alone
• Reagan’s communication style worked because he genuinely loved people
• Leadership is under a microscope like never before—words matter more than ever

EP20 | Denise Reed Lamoreaux: Inclusion Isn’t a Checkbox

• Inclusion requires more than diverse hiring—it demands belonging
• Leaders must use IQ to show EQ and keep communication transparent
• Recognition and appreciation are no longer optional—they are essential
• Five generations in the workplace demand flexible, human-centric leadership

EP19 | Dr. Alex Vincent: Empathy + Compassion = Real Leadership

• Leadership has shifted from performance to authenticity and vulnerability
• EQ alone isn’t enough—leaders must also genuinely care
• COVID-19
•  removed the barrier between personal and professional life
• Psychological safety is now just as critical as physical safety

EP17 | Richard Barnett: Ask Better Questions, Think Deeper

• Leadership today requires diversity of thought, not just diversity in appearance
• True connection comes from curiosity and psychological safety
• The best leaders dig beneath surface behaviors to understand what drives people
• We must move from command-and-control to collaborative exploration

Key Quotes:

“A course in public speaking is more important than a course in accounting.” – James Rosebush

“You can be diverse without being inclusive—leaders must create belonging.” – Denise Reed Lamoreaux

 “Empathy means understanding what someone’s going through. Compassion means caring about it.” – Dr. Alex Vincent

“We’re hypnotized by asking the same questions—better questions get better answers.” – Richard Barnett



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