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Flourishing Leaders Podcast

Flourishing Leaders Podcast

By: Scott Parsons
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The Flourishing Leaders Podcast
Character. Leadership. Human Flourishing.

Join Dr. Scott Parsons—retired Army officer, character development leader, and founder of The Flourishing Leaders Academy—for inspiring weekly conversations with influential thinkers, leaders, and changemakers psychology, philosophy, sports, business, and the arts—united by one goal: exploring how we can all lead with character and live flourishing lives.

Each episode explores how to lead with character, make ethical decisions, build antifragile teams, and live a flourishing life. Guests share actionable insights on leadership development, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, moral courage, and practical wisdom—essential traits for today’s purpose-driven professionals.

Join us as we dive into timeless wisdom and cutting-edge science to uncover strategies for ethical leadership, virtue cultivation, and living with purpose.

Guests include Brian Johnson, Tal Ben-Shahar, Sean Casey, Caroline Adams Miller, Kristján Kristjánsson, and many more.

Perfect for coaches, educators, executives, healthcare leaders, and lifelong learners, The Flourishing Leaders Podcast is your go-to resource for cultivating strong values, navigating complexity, and unlocking human potential.

Listen every week to grow as a leader—and help others flourish too.
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Episodes
  • Episode 2: “The Science of Flourishing, Happiness, and Leadership” with Tal Ben-Shahar

    Episode 2: “The Science of Flourishing, Happiness, and Leadership” with Tal Ben-Shahar
    May 20 2025

    World-renowned author and happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar unpacks how leaders can foster meaning, joy, and atifragility — personally and organizationally.

    Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast!
    Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey.

    Learn more at: Flourishing Leaders Academy
    Subscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | YouTube
    Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead with integrity and flourish in every domain of life.
    Connect with Scott: LinkedIn | Scott@FlourishingLeaders.us

    Flourish with us—because leadership rooted in character changes everything.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 1: “Heroic Leadership and Daily Flourishing” with Brian Johnson

    Episode 1: “Heroic Leadership and Daily Flourishing” with Brian Johnson
    May 13 2025

    Brian Johnson, Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, shares insights on activating heroic potential, building virtuous habits, and living a flourishing life every day.

    Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast!
    Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey.

    Learn more at: Flourishing Leaders Academy
    Subscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | YouTube
    Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead with integrity and flourish in every domain of life.
    Connect with Scott: LinkedIn | Scott@FlourishingLeaders.us

    Flourish with us—because leadership rooted in character changes everything.
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    46 mins
  • Season 1 Trailer: Welcome to The Flourishing Leaders Podcast

    Season 1 Trailer: Welcome to The Flourishing Leaders Podcast
    May 5 2025

    Welcome to The Flourishing Leaders Podcast with Dr. Scott Parsons.

    This is your invitation to explore what it truly means to lead—and live—with character, virtue, courage, and purpose.

    In this trailer, you’ll hear a preview of Season 1’s inspiring guest lineup, including global thought leaders in psychology, philosophy, sports, business, health, and the arts. Together, we explore how flourishing is not just a personal goal—but a leadership imperative.

    Whether you’re a teacher, coach, CEO, parent, or simply someone who wants to become the best version of yourself—this podcast is for you.

    🎧 Subscribe now and join us for weekly conversations that will challenge, uplift, and equip you to lead with character and flourish in every domain of life.

    💡 New episodes drop every Tuesday starting May 13, 2025.

    🔗 Learn more or get in touch at www.FlourishingLeaders.us

    Thank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast!
    Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey.

    Learn more at: Flourishing Leaders Academy
    Subscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | YouTube
    Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead with integrity and flourish in every domain of life.
    Connect with Scott: LinkedIn | Scott@FlourishingLeaders.us

    Flourish with us—because leadership rooted in character changes everything.
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    3 mins

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