Lessons in Leadership

Holly writes about how we perform in a rapidly changing world.

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Make Your Partner Look Good with Seth Meyers

A conversation with Seth Meyers — and what improv’s greatest…

Three Shifts Every CEO Needs Now – CEO Magazine

The best leadership insights don’t come from…

How Holly Ransom found her voice by listening to and interviewing the world’s greatest leaders – Women’s Agenda

Not many people can say they’ve shared stages with…

Courage, Impact, and the Future We’re Building – MCEC

Can a single conversation influence the change our future…

What it takes to lead now – IMEX AMERICA

Holly Ransom, CEO, Emergent Global, and trusted moderator for…

How to have conversations that matter – Qantas Magazine

Founder and CEO of Emergent Global, leadership development trailblazer…

The Door Marked ‘Do Not Open’ with Esther Perel

(Photo by Bedford Photography) It…

Born a Crime, Built for Connection: The Trevor Noah Effect

Trevor Noah is Microsoft’s Chief Questions Officer, and it’s not a gimmick. When I sat down with him at PCMA Convening Leaders, he shared how he builds instant connection in any room, why leaders should stop trying to be the “funny one”, and the one question that cuts through autopilot fast: “What’s the point?”

Susan Cain and the Question Every Leader Should Ask Their Team

From extroverts to introverts, we all show up and process ideas differently. I sat down with Susan Cain — the bestselling author of Quiet — to explore how leaders can bring out the best thinking in teams.

Say Less, Mean More: Communication Lessons from a Poet

I sat down with poet laureate Amanda Gorman to talk about words, leadership, and what it takes to truly connect. In a world where communication is constant but connection is rare, this conversation left me thinking deeply about how we lead with language. These are the three shifts I believe every leader needs now—straight from a poet who knows how to move hearts and minds.

The Systems Behind Steven Bartlett’s Fast Moves and Big Wins

Steven Bartlett doesn’t guess his way to success — he builds systems that make failure safe, fast, and useful. From billion-dollar lessons to 10-second podcast tweaks, here’s how he makes smart failure his edge — and how you can, too.

Amal Clooney on AI, Justice, and Leading with Purpose

While most headlines focus on AI’s risks or productivity gains, global leaders like Amal Clooney are using it to drive justice, connection, and real-world impact. Dive in to learn how leaders can embrace AI with curiosity and purpose—no coding required.