Humanity At Scale: Redefining Leadership

Humanity At Scale: Redefining Leadership
Podcast Description
Welcome to Humanity at Scale: Redefining Leadership Podcast! Join Bruce Temkin, a trailblazer in human experience management, as he reimagines leadership for today’s dynamic world—proving that true success begins with prioritizing people, including employees, customers, and the communities you serve.
In each episode, Bruce dives into the practices, mindsets, and stories that help leaders drive exceptional success—while creating a more humane and impactful world. How can neuroscience and behavioral economics shape better decisions? How are successful leaders balancing organizational goals with positive human impact? And how can we lead in ways that truly inspire humanity?
From candid conversations with executives to breakthrough insights from experts, Humanity at Scale is your ultimate guide to leading with purpose and empathy. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, it will equip you with the tools and inspiration to redefine success—for yourself, your organization, and humanity.
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The podcast focuses on innovative leadership practices, human experience management, and the intersection of design with societal well-being. Episodes discuss themes such as the role of neuroscience in decision-making, the transition from profit-driven metrics to humanity-centered design, and the balance between organizational goals and human impact, with specific episodes like the one featuring Don Norman on rethinking design’s societal role.

Welcome to Humanity at Scale: Redefining Leadership Podcast! Join Bruce Temkin, a trailblazer in human experience management, as he reimagines leadership for today’s dynamic world—proving that true success begins with prioritizing people, including employees, customers, and the communities you serve.
In each episode, Bruce dives into the practices, mindsets, and stories that help leaders drive exceptional success—while creating a more humane and impactful world. How can neuroscience and behavioral economics shape better decisions? How are successful leaders balancing organizational goals with positive human impact? And how can we lead in ways that truly inspire humanity?
From candid conversations with executives to breakthrough insights from experts, Humanity at Scale is your ultimate guide to leading with purpose and empathy. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, it will equip you with the tools and inspiration to redefine success—for yourself, your organization, and humanity.
- How moral disagreements stem from different perceptions, not differences in values
- Why personal stories and vulnerability are more effective than facts in bridging divides
- The “Charitable Pause” principle for preventing knee-jerk reactions
- How excess power can erode empathy
- Why organizations need to promote collaboration over competition
- How to make ethical decisions transparent
- Recognizing that opposing viewpoints often come from a shared desire for protection
- Why AI must be aligned with human moral psychology
- The critical role of emotional intelligence in leading through moral complexity
Kurt Gray is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He also teaches organizational ethics at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. A leading voice on the psychology of morality, politics, and AI, his work appears in The New York Times, HBR, and Nature. He is the author of The Mind Club and the forthcoming book Outraged, exploring how to bridge moral and political divides.
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