Welcome to Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership.
I’m Alexis Monville, and in this show, we explore what it means to lead organizations where people take responsibility and deliver impact.

In each episode, I’ll share conversations, insights, and stories that help us rethink leadership, not as something reserved for a few at the top, but as something that can emerge at every level of an organization.

If you’d like to dive deeper into what we discuss, you’ll find references and full transcripts in the companion blog posts I publish on alexis.monville.com. That’s also where you can subscribe to the Emerging Leadership Newsletter, a space where I share ideas, tools, and practices to help you and your teams grow. Once again, the address is: alexis.monville.com.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s begin.

In the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, Teresa Torres, renowned product discovery coach and author of the influential book Continuous Discovery Habits, joined me for an insightful discussion about embedding customer discovery into daily product routines.

Teresa’s journey to continuous discovery was driven by the realization that product teams often lack an ongoing, sustainable approach to understanding their customers.

Find the transcript and the references in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2025/06/29/embracing-continuous-discovery-a-conversation-with-teresa-torres/

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I had the privilege to speak with Manuel Pais, co-author of the influential book Team Topologies. We examined how modern organizations can refine their structures to optimize both value delivery and employee satisfaction.

Find the key findings, the references, and the transcript of the episode in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2025/06/02/unlocking-flow-and-effectiveness-a-conversation-with-manuel-pais-co-author-of-team-topologies/

In the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I welcome back Gojko Adzic, renowned software development expert and author of Lizard Optimization. Gojko dives into an engaging discussion about his book, offering practical ways to identify hidden opportunities by paying close attention to unexpected user behavior—what he calls "lizard optimization."

Find the key learnings, the transcript and more in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/29/optimizing-for-the-unexpected-insights-from-gojko-adzic-on-lizard-optimization/

We’re thrilled to have Héloïse Rozès and Nikolai Fomm, co-founders of Corma, on the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership!

Héloïse and Nikolai share their journey as first-time founders, tackling everything from adaptive communication, setting a people-first culture, to the power of prioritization in a startup environment. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn:

• Navigating communication with diverse stakeholders
• Leading with empathy and example 🌍
• Creating a focused and value-driven culture
• Insights on managing the "human" side of scaling technology 🚀

Whether you’re an emerging leader or curious about startup life, this episode is packed with actionable advice!

Find the transcript and the references in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/13/leadership-as-first-time-founders-with-heloise-rozes-and-nikolai-fomm/

Sebastian Cao joins Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership to share insights from his recent Stanford course on user experience, blending technology with human insight. Having worked with giants like Red Hat and Tesla, Sebastian reveals a refreshing approach to AI – one where human intuition and empathy drive meaningful UX.

🎙 In This Episode, Learn About:

• Empowering human judgment alongside AI's predictive power 🤝
• Building trust through transparent, user-friendly tech 🔍
• Augmentation over automation: How empathy bridges the gap 🛠️
• Why open-source solutions are key to ethical AI ⚙️

If you’re interested in tech, UX, or leadership, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

Find the transcript and more in the companion blog post

https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/07/the-future-of-user-experience-with-sebastian-cao/

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, Russ Laraway discusses his intentional approach to everything. He details his career journey through roles in tech, authorship, and more, emphasizing his intentionality in balancing personal and professional life. Russ also shares insights from his book 'When They Win, You Win,' stressing that managerial skills haven't improved in 30 years despite plentiful resources due to overwhelming advice, lack of cohesive systems, and unmeasured effectiveness. He elaborates on his developed model for impactful leadership that centers on direction, coaching, and career development through structured conversations. Moreover, Russ reflects on his life choices to prioritize family over career, underscoring the importance of intentional and disciplined prioritization in leadership and personal life.

Find the references and the transcript in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/07/27/redefining-leadership-a-conversation-with-russ-laraway/

In the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, we dive deep into the world of agile leadership with Jeffrey Fredrick, Vice President of Engineering at Ion Analytics and co-author of the book "Agile Conversations." Jeffrey shares his rich experience in the tech industry, shedding light on how agile conversations can revolutionize team dynamics and foster innovation.

Find the summary, the transcripts and the references in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/06/30/exploring-agile-conversations-with-jeffrey-fredrick/