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Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

By: Scott J. Allen
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Practical Wisdom for Leaders is your fast-paced, forward-thinking guide to leadership. Join host Scott J. Allen as he engages with remarkable guests—from former world leaders and nonprofit innovators to renowned professors, CEOs, and authors. Each episode offers timely insights and actionable tips designed to help you lead with impact, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful difference in your corner of the world.

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  • Better Humans, Better Leaders with Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    Mar 18 2026

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    Dr. Joel Rothaizer is a psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant and leadership development specialist. He’s Board Certified in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology, and a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. His book on leadership, called Clear Impact, has been strongly endorsed by Ken Wilber. The head of Integral Zen calls it the most integral book on leadership he’s ever read.

    A Few Quotes From This Episode

    • “Without a practice of reflection, you cannot build leadership capacity. Period. End of story.”
    • "What happens in our sessions has zero meaning unless you’re applying it.”
    • “Do you start your day with an intention of who you want to be?”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Episode #1 - Rethinking The Polarity Map with Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Episode #2 - The Wake I Leave with Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Trey Anastasio - His Story About Drug Court

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration



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    37 mins
  • Social Intelligence Explained with Dr. Ron Riggio
    Mar 11 2026

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    Ronald E. Riggio, Ph. D., is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology and former director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College. He is the author of more than a dozen books and more than 100 research articles and book chapters on leadership, assessment centers, organizational psychology, and social psychology. He's served on the editorial boards of The Leadership Quarterly, Leadership, Group Dynamics, and Journal of Nonverbal Behavior.

    A Few Quotes From This Episode

    • “Social intelligence is knowing how to be and knowing what to do in social situations.”
    • “Emotional intelligence is a subset of social intelligence.”
    • “As leaders go higher in the hierarchy, their listening tends to go down.
    • “In this time of AI, make the human connection.”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Blog: Psychology Today

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
    • Blog

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.


    ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!
    ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.
    ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
    📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.
    🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.



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    30 mins
  • EOS Made Simple with Mark O'Donnell
    Mar 4 2026

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    Mark O’Donnell is a highly successful entrepreneur, CEO, and Expert EOS Implementer™. He is the current Visionary and CEO of EOS Worldwide. Named to the 2022 and 2023 Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing companies, as well as to the 2022 Inaugural Inc. Power Partner list, EOS Worldwide has helped thousands of entrepreneurs all over the globe get everything they want from their businesses.

    Mark has also served as Head Coach for the company. He has helped more than 100 companies achieve their goals and get what they want from their businesses.

    As a serial entrepreneur, Mark has founded and sold multiple successful businesses. His passion for helping people live their ideal lives led him to his current mission of assisting 1,000,000 people with tools like those found in the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®).

    Mark is a lifelong learner and an alumnus of Albright College, Northeastern University, and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives outside Philadelphia, PA, with his wife, mother-in-law, three children, and his one-hundred-pound dog, Blue.

    A Few Quotes From This Episode

    • “What gets measured gets done. What gets measured and reported goes exponential.”
    • “Speaking a common language is part of getting all that human energy rowing in the same direction.”
    • “It’s just a very simple, proven system.”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Data: Harness Your Numbers to Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable by O'Donnell & others
    • People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture by O'Donnell & others
    • Issues: Remove Friction, Fast Track Your Growth, and Ignite Your Greatness by O'Donnell & others

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
    • Blog

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.



    ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!
    ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.
    ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
    📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.
    🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.



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    35 mins
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