Best Marcel Schwantes Podcasts (2025)

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Marcel Schwantes: A Look at the Science and Best Practices of Leading with Empathy 9:39

12d ago9:39

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Episode recap: Marcel discusses the concept of kindness in leadership, focusing on empathetic interactions as one of two types of kindness that work well in the leadership trenches, backed by science. He explains that kindness can spread throughout an organization, creating a more civil work atmosphere. Marcel presents five practical ways to practi…

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Deborah Coviello: A CEO’s Compass to Get Back on Track 47:38

4d ago47:38

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Episode recap: Known as The Drop In CEO™, Deborah Coviello, a respected leadership consultant, joined Marcel to discuss her journey of self-discovery that led her to write her seminal book, The CEO’s Compass. She emphasized the importance of peace of mind, humility, and investing in mentoring and coaching programs to develop essential skills. Guest…

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A Truly Human Approach to Service and Language, Metlife and Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute 44:52

6d ago44:52

44:52

Here’s something our CEO Bob Chapman recently wrote in a post on our Truly Human Leadership blog: The people our leaders lead, they do not “report to” that leader, they are within that leader’s span of care. Just that simple deviation from the normal way of phrasing things completely changes the dynamic of the relationship. Per a Google search, the…

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Scaling Culture on a Global Level with BW Chief People Officer, Rhonda Spencer 50:43

12d ago50:43

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Barry-Wehmiller's Chief People Officer, Rhonda Spencer, was recently recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal in their 2025 HR Awards for Innovation in HR. This was a long overdue recognition of Rhonda’s leadership, but also the work of the BW Global People Team and everthing they've done to help all of our people, all over the world, feel like…

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Jeff Wetzler: An Actionable Guide to Unlocking Learning and Personal Growth 46:24

18d ago46:24

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Episode recap: This week Marcel sits down with Dr. Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life. In this enlightening conversation, Marcel and Jeff discussed the importance of asking the right questions and being curious in leadership and life. Jeff introduces a pow…

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Leading with Love: What Business Can Learn from Ancient Spiritual Traditions 8:34

22d ago8:34

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Episode recap: Marcel discussed his new book, Humane Leadership and the spiritual/religious background of his principles of love and action, which he developed after experiencing poor management at a hospital. He emphasized the importance of leaders caring for their employees and shared research on how principles and practices from ancient religiou…

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Siri Chilazi: Building a Fair Workplace for Everyone to Succeed 1:05:54

26d ago1:05:54

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Episode recap: Today’s guest is Siri Chilazi, a leading gender expert, Harvard researcher, and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Marcel and Siri discussed gender equity in the workplace, highlighting progress made and challenges that remain in achieving fairness for all employees. They explored strategies for impleme…

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Michael Gelb, Encouraging Creativity for a Better Workplace 37:10

27d ago37:10

37:10

True leaders create space for individuals to be passionate about their work and feel a sense of ownership. Nobody wants to be managed, bossed or supervised. We must inspire creativity in our people. Those ideas are the backbone of a culture of continuous improvement and a culture where people feel like they matter. Michael Gelb is the author of boo…

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Belonging in the Workplace with Shawn Murphy 42:39

1M ago42:39

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BW CEO Bob Chapman often tells a story about meeting Steve Jones, who was formerly a high school football coach who led his teams to five consecutive state titles from 2013-2017 with an incredible run of 70 consecutive victories, a Wisconsin state record. With those impressive credentials, Bob asked Steve what he taught his players about winning an…

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Humane Leadership - A Reading of the Introduction (Marcel’s New Book Release!) 12:13

1M ago12:13

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Episode recap: Marcel discussed his new book, Humane Leadership, which emphasizes the importance of expressing actionable love in the workplace and the need for leaders to care for their employees. He also emphasized the importance of continuous learning and growth in leadership, as well as the necessity of developing people skills to achieve busin…

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Marcel Schwantes: The Humane Leadership Framework (Marcel’s New Book Release!) 7:38

2M ago7:38

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Pre-order Marcel’s new book: Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-ass Boss Episode recap: Humane Leadership: 5 Key Principles Marcel discussed his new book, Humane Leadership, which explores the connection between agape and effective leadership. He shared excerpts from the book, focusing on the 5 principles of humane leadership: pat…

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David Bator: Research-Backed Strategies for Improving Workplace Conditions 43:29

2M ago43:29

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Pre-order Marcel’s new book: Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-ass Boss Episode recap: Marcel and David Bator of Achievers Workforce Institute discussed the importance of humane leadership and creating a sustainable work culture, emphasizing the need for employee engagement and a sense of belonging in the workplace. They explored…

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Marcel Schwantes Defines Humane Leadership 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Marcel Schwantes is a speaker, author, acclaimed executive coach, and an Inc. Magazine Contributing Editor. Marcel writes and delivers presentations, workshops, courses, and coaching programs about the human side of business and how cultures of care, connection, and belonging power companies to thrive and outperform the competition. Marcel also hos…

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Zach Mercurio: How to Create a Culture Where People Truly Matter 1:17:25

2M ago1:17:25

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Pre-order Marcel’s new book, “Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-ass Boss” → https://www.amazon.com/Humane-Leadership-Lead-Radical-Kick-Ass-ebook/dp/B0CWG3PTL4 Episode recap: Zach Mercurio shared the importance of creating an atmosphere where people feel significant and can express their ideas openly instead of feeling ignored or …

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Elevating a Leadership Journey w/ Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages 46:07

2M ago46:07

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This podcast features a story from Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, Barry-Wehmiller's consulting arm that specializes in helping other organizations unleash the extraordinary in their businesses and their people. They do this by helping those organizations identify, develop, and equip their leaders. You can learn more about Chapman & Co. at ccol…

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Adam Galinsky: The Inspiring Leadership Traits Every Boss Must Develop 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Pre-order Marcel’s new book, “Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-ass Boss” → https://www.amazon.com/Humane-Leadership-Lead-Radical-Kick-Ass-ebook/dp/B0CWG3PTL4 Episode recap: In this episode, Adam Galinsky discusses strategies for improving organizational culture, motivating employees, and overcoming challenges, emphasizing empath…

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Justin Jones-Fosu: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

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Episode recap: Marcel and Justin Jones-Fosu discussed the importance of having difficult conversations in a divided world. Justin, the CEO of Work.Meaningful., shared his personal story of growing up in a challenging environment and how his mother's philosophy of experiencing the beauty of difference shaped his perspective. He emphasized the import…

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Kristen Hadeed, Permission to Screw Up 34:58

3M ago34:58

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Kristen Hadeed hadn't turned 30 and she was already the CEO of a successful company and well on her own leadership journey. Through her company – Student Maid, an all-student cleaning company – she was able to touch the lives of hundreds of college students and hundreds more clients. She has helped these students work their way through school, but …

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Dr. Christie Smith: How Human-Powered Leadership Can Thrive in the Age of A.I. 58:02

3M ago58:02

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Episode recap: Marcel and Dr. Christie Smith discuss the challenges of integrating technology, generational differences, and shifting demographics in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of human-centered leadership. They also highlight the need for a commitment to development and learning in organizations, the importance of human intelligence…

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Yosi Amram: How to Become More Spiritually Intelligent 57:58

3M ago57:58

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Episode recap: Dr. Yosi Amram, CEO coach and author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, shares insights on how spiritual intelligence (SI) enhances leadership by fostering purpose, compassion, and presence. SI isn’t about religion but about harnessing inner resources for clarity and impact. He breaks down seven core SI dimensions—like gratitude …

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Tom Fishman and Jesús Mantas: The Skills We Need to Overcome Toxic Polarization 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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Episode recap: Marcel’s guests, Tom Fishman and Jesús Mantas from the Builders—a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization—discussed strategies for overcoming toxic polarization by fostering constructive dialogue and bridging societal divides. The Builders empowers individuals through programs in media, civics, and education, believing that most people a…

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Raj Sisodia, the Conscious Business Movement, Yesterday to Today 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Raj Sisodia is the co-author of our CEO, Bob Chapman’s, book, Everybody Matters, and the co-founder of Conscious Capitalism. You can find out more about Raj on his website, Raj Sisodia.com Raj is working on a very special project we’ll be able to talk about soon and, as every conversation with Raj is enlightening, we decided to roll the proverbial …

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Samantha Thomas: Debunking Myths About Love in Business 1:22:37

4M ago1:22:37

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Episode recap: Samantha Thomas and Marcel Schwantes discussed Samantha's book on love and business and the broader role of love, trust, and faith in both personal and professional growth. They explored the importance of acknowledging others, fostering psychological safety, and balancing self-love with service to others. The conversation touched on …

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Donna Hicks, Dignity and Truly Human Leadership 37:09

4M ago37:09

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Our friend Donna Hicks, a Harvard professor, world peace negotiator and author of the book, Leading With Dignity, was recently in St. Louis to participate in an event co-sponsored by Barry-Wehmiller at St. Louis University. It was a roundtable discussion on a subject of which Donna is an expert: dignity. We also brought her to Barry-Wehmiller to ha…

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Building the Leaders of Tomorrow Through Succession Planning 54:07

4M ago54:07

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We’ve all heard about those organizations who have a dynamic and powerful leader who brings everything to new heights of success and notoriety. But then, when the times comes where that leader moves on, things are never quite the same. Other able and competent leaders left because they never received an opportunity to grow and use their gifts becau…

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Heather Younger: How to Master Self-Leadership 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

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Episode recap: Marcel and Heather Younger explored the crucial role of self-leadership in leading others effectively. Younger discussed her new book, The Art of Self-Leadership, emphasizing that self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership and highlighting the importance of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Hea…

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Marcel Schwantes Reveals the Power of Servant Leadership in Transforming Teams and Culture 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

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Episode recap: Sam Caster, a previous guest on episode 237, graciously offers to interview show host Marcel Schhwantes about his journey to becoming a go-to authority on Servant Leadership, highlighting the twists and turns, trials and tribulations of his professional path that led him to where he is today. Guest Bio: Marcel Schwantes helps organiz…

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Sam Caster: Solving the World’s Nutritional Problems Through Social Entrepreneurship 1:01:43

4M ago1:01:43

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Episode recap: Marcel introduces Sam Caster, a renowned social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of ALOVÉA, which provides nutritional technologies to tackle global health issues. He shared the challenges of being a social entrepreneur and the significance of social entrepreneurship in addressing pressing health challenges, such as diseases and …

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Hans-Werner Kass: McKinsey & Company’s Step-by-step Approach to Transforming Leaders 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

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In this episode, Hans-Werner Kaas, senior partner emeritus at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out, discusses how empathy, vulnerability, and purpose define successful leadership. Drawing from his decades of coaching global CEOs and his role in McKinsey's Bower Forum, Hans-Werner …

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Better Work, Better World: Interviews with BW Team Members Pt. 1 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Often on this podcast, you’ll hear Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman, other BW leaders or other thought leaders talk about the waycaring leadership or Truly Human Leadership impacts the lives of people in our workplaces. However, on this episode, you’re going to hear from some of our team members within Barry-Wehmiler. A few years ago, we started a v…

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The New Science of Developing Work Cultures of Growth 45:33

5M ago45:33

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Why do some organizations thrive in collaboration, innovation, and resilience while others struggle with stagnation and silos? How can leaders build a culture that inspires risk-taking, fosters diversity, and drives ethical success? In this episode, we have invited Dr. Mary Murphy, a social psychologist, Stanford graduate, and protégé of mindset pi…

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Transform Your Organization with Alan Mulally’s ‘Working Together’ System 1:26:50

6M ago1:26:50

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Quotes: Marcel begins his conversation with world-renowned CEO Alan Mulally by exploring Alan’s background and upbringing, which heavily influenced his leadership style and life of service. As they dive into the slide stack, Alan shares pivotal lessons and words that shaped his early life and career at Boeing and Ford, including a statement that em…

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Bob Chapman Answers Listener Questions Pt. 3 35:42

6M ago35:42

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This is the third and final part of this podcast series where Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman answers questions submitted by our social media audience. You will find the questions below the You Tube embed. Don’t forget to go back and listen to part one and part two. We hope you find the dialogue we’ve been having over these last three episodes as i…

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Bob Chapman Answers Listener Questions pt. 2 40:06

6M ago40:06

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This is the second episode of our podcast where Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman answer questions submitted by our social media audience. You will find the questions below. Don’t forget to go back and listen to part one. We appreciate everyone who took the time to send in questions. Bob thought it was a wonderful dialogue. More to come!…

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Nathalie Gerschtein: Playing in the ‘Growth Zone’ and Unleashing Human Magic 34:42

6M ago34:42

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Episode Recap: Marcel speaks with Nathalie Gerschtein, President of L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division in North America. Nathalie discussed her journey as a leader and her experiences moving up the ranks. They also explored topics such as psychological safety, unleashing human magic, and the concept of love as a leadership strategy, with Nathalie…

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Bob Chapman Answers Listener Questions Pt.1 40:33

6M ago40:33

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A while back, we asked followers of Barry-Wehmiller on social media to send in questions for CEO Bob Chapman to answer on our podcast. We were overwhelmed by the response! We appreciate the time and thoughtfulness of everyone who submitted their questions. There were so many, the answers will be spread across multiple episodes of the podcast. Bob e…

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