Leadership: Unboxed

S2 E3 - Femi Ayanbadejo

Join us for a compelling episode featuring Super Bowl champion Femi Ayanbadejo as we explore his remarkable journey from the NFL to the healthtech industry. From his time on the field with the Baltimore Ravens to leading in the boardroom, Femi shares powerful stories on leadership and resilience. Together, we delve into the art of turning trauma into growth. This conversation was originally recorded on the Living Leadership Podcast from the Center for Innovative Leadership at Johns Hopkins. Don’t miss it!

S2 E2 - Sherrod Davis

Today, we’re thrilled to have a powerhouse guest with us: Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoMap Technologies. Sherrod is a tech innovator, a community builder, driving forward EcoMap’s mission to democratize access to information about ecosystems. Recognized as one of Baltimore’s 40 Under 40, he’s made waves in both the entrepreneurial and leadership arenas, blending innovation with impact to solve some of the most complex connectivity challenges in our communities.
In this episode, we’ll dive into his journey: how he built EcoMap from the ground up, his approach to self-development, and what it takes to create meaningful change in the tech world and beyond. Get ready to hear from one of Baltimore’s most respected leaders. Let’s get started on Leadership unboxed with Sherrod Davis!

S2 E1 - Lindsey Keeler

In the Season 2 premiere of Leadership Unboxed, we’re joined by Lindsey Keeler, Executive Director of USTA New England. Lindsey shares her deep passion for tennis, insights on the rise of pickleball, and her unique coaching philosophy that extends far beyond the court. Get ready for this moving conversation to kick off the season—tune in to Leadership Unboxed!

S1 E12 - Kathleen Breen Combes

On the season finale, we speak with Kathleen Breen Combes, Executive Director of Festival Ballet Providence and former Principal Dancer with Boston Ballet. We discuss the importance of taking chances and pushing boundaries in art, the responsibility of artistic directors to provide platforms for diverse voices while respecting traditions, and the communal nature of live art experiences, Join us as we explore the intersection of art, culture, and society.
 
Update: since the recording,Festival Ballet Providence has been renamed to Ballet RI.

S1 E11 - Geraldine Ezeka

Today, we are joined by a wonderfully talented friend, social entrepreneur and champion for justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, Geraldine Ezeka, as she brings her whole self to the conversation around building a community as well as the importance of science and personal development.
Geraldine is an associate at Flagship Pioneering as well as the Director of Funding at Vanguard STEM with ties to Nucleate, a non-profit that empowers tomorrow's biotech leaders through democratizing information and building transformational technologies.

S1 E10 - Brian Marcotte

On this episode of Leadership Unboxed, we are joined by Brian Marcotte, Former President and CEO of the Business Group on Health - a non-profit organization that represents large employers' perspectives on national health policy issues. Brian has over 25 years of experience in compensation and benefits strategy, having led the compensation and benefits team at Honeywell International.
During our conversation, Brian shares valuable insights on how having fun and laughter at work can optimize business performance, the art of delegation for first time managers and the common traits of good and bad leaders. Let's get started on Leadership Unboxed with Brian Marcotte.

S1 E9 - Vidith Huot

Hear from the host of Leadership: Unboxed, Vidith Huot, as he goes through a "fast five" session to answer five commonly asked questions about his experience with the podcast to date. Tune in and learn more!

S1 E8 - Chris Myers

We’re joined by a special guest - Chris Myers, an Associate Professor of Management & Organization and the founding Faculty Director of the Center for Innovative Leadership at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. He also holds a joint appointment in Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In today’s episode, we dive into the transformative power of learning culture in healthcare, unlocking the human side of medicine, and driving change through intrapreneurship.
 
 

S1 E7 - Wafik El-Deiry

In today's episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Dr. El-Deiry, a world renowned physician-scientist and compassionate oncologist. As a trailblazer in cancer research and patient care, we'll delve into his career journey, the impact of his research on the lives of countless patients, and how to lead a fulfilling life with two critical ingredients.

S1 E6 - Leah Fine

Join us today as we speak with healthcare market strategist and more importantly a wonderful human being – Leah Fine as we discuss the power of positivity, making sound decisions in high pressure situations and her hopes for opening up access in the healthcare industry.
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