Lead the People: The Well-Traveled Leader with Chris Failla

Fringe by PeopleForward Network

Get ready to travel the world—without leaving your headphones! 🌍✈️

In this episode of “Lead the People,” Matt Pepssel chats with Chris Failla, a leadership coach who's been to 50+ countries and is on a mission to create healing, human-centered workplaces.

They unpack why being seen, known, and loved at work isn't just nice—it's necessary. Add in some global stories, leadership wisdom, and even a surprise geography game—you’re in for a joyful ride!

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Key Takeaways:

• Healing and healthy workspaces should be a leadership obligation, not just an opportunity.
• Seeing and knowing people goes beyond performance—it speaks to humanity.
• Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s how we sustain energy and show up fully.
• Leaders must model presence and intentionality to create true impact.
• Joy and freedom in leadership come from aligned missions and human-first interactions.