Love as a Business Strategy
A podcast that brings humanity to the workplace. Each episode of LAABS busts the doors off topics that most business leaders shy away from in the workplace. Ready to have important conversations to drive real change in your organization? It starts with love. Let us show you how.
Episodes
What does it truly take to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow?
In this episode, Dr. John Sanchez, an award-winning professor at Texas A&M's Mays Business School, unveils his secret weapon: Love.
He'll share his experiences and challenge the conventional wisdom of what it means to be a leader of character.
What if love wasn’t soft, but systemic?
In a world where employee engagement is treated like an annual event, healthcare strategist Geoffrey Smith challenges us to reimagine it as a daily act of care.
This episode is a call to shift—from compliance to compassion, from processes to presence, from metrics to meaning. within ourselves.
More on Geoffrey here: https://mo-mentsofexperience.com/
What if real connection wasn’t about what you think, but how you feel?In this episode, Stuart Knight dismantlaes surface-level communication and shows us how to move from mind-to-mind chatter to heart-to-heart meaning—at work, at home, and within ourselves.http://humanconnectiongroup.comFollow Stuart on IG: stuartsknight
Tune in to a heartfelt conversation with Claudia Cardozo on redefining belonging through love and self-awareness.
Discover how compassionate leadership begins with the relationship you have with yourself.
From surviving to thriving—learn how presence, purpose, and inner healing shape truly inclusive cultures.
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What happens when a CEO puts people before process—at every level of the org?
Leon De Bruyn, President & CEO of Lummus Technology, shares how culture transformation, radical empathy, and bold leadership helped double revenue in four years.
A powerful conversation on replacing fear with trust, and hierarchy with humanity—this one’s a must-listen.
his episode isn't just about managing conflict; it's about leveraging it as a dynamic force for deepening relationships, fostering courage, and driving undeniable growth.
Dan and Jeff challenge you to run into the storm of conflict, not away from it, recognizing that delaying difficult conversations only amplifies the pain.
If you're ready to embrace the "hard" now for a exponentially better future, then this conversation is essen...
Discover how Trisha Choi transforms leadership through play, vulnerability, and love — inspiring us to reconnect with our authentic selves.
From hospital halls to healing spaces, her journey redefines success with joy, humanity, and heart. Give it a listen and feel the shift!
When teams fail, it’s rarely the process—it’s the people. In this powerful episode, Dr. John Frey reveals how servant leadership, love, and humility fuel high-performing teams in both life-saving volunteer squads and global tech environments. If you’ve ever questioned whether humanity belongs in leadership, this conversation will change your mind.
n this powerful conversation, Bodhi Aldridge reveals how integrating masculine and feminine energies transforms leadership—masculine energy provides direction and structure while feminine energy fosters connection and creativity, both essential for business success.
Leaders who balance both energies create psychological safety where innovation thrives.
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In a world obsessed with metrics, what if the key to business success was something more... human? Jeff Ma dives into conversation with Tim Lupinacci, CEO at Baker Donelson regarding a human-centered approach as a powerful driver of success.
In this episode, Jeff Ma sits down with Dr. Greg Giuliano, the author of multiple Amazon bestsellers and a leading voice in leadership development. Greg unpacks his philosophy of 'Ultra Leadership,' focusing on creating environments that foster positive change. Explore practical strategies for shifting from a command-and-control mindset to one of empathy and service.
You can find Greg on LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin....
In this episode, award-winning speaker, executive coach, and former Deloitte leader Neena Newberry unpacks the barriers that hold women back, the power of self-awareness, and the small but transformative steps to build confidence and influence. She’s dedicated her career to helping women step into their strengths and own their impact—don’t miss this insightful conversation on leadership, vulnerability, and breaking barriers
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Dr. Laura Gallaher is a best-selling author who’s worked with everyone from NASA to Disney. While you’ll find her featured in Forbes or TEDx, she stops by the podcast to drop some wisdom on introspection, fear, and self-acceptance. There’s so much to learn here, so make sure to listen up!
Laura's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd
Self Acceptance Quiz: https://selfacceptancequiz.com/
Website: drlaurag...
Dr. Jill Wener is an anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, trauma specialist, allyship coach, and Co-Founder of Conscious Anti-Racism, LLC. She’s helped countless clients learn practical tools to take self-improvement to the next level - and she joins the podcast to share her perspective and approach.
Now, more than ever, in a world full of transactions, relationships are the most important thing to foster. Jonathan Rosen brings his expertise to the podcast, and helps us understand the impact of relationships, and how to build them with customers and teams.
As the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Daikin, Kristi Pittman is at the helm of a very unique and impactful workplace culture. In this episode, she shares exactly what “people-centered management” means, and what it takes to really make it work at Daikin.
Karl Pettersen spent over 30 years as a recognized leader in finance, and today he is a thought leader and advisor for Fortune 100 companies. He joins the podcast to talk about the disruption needed in the workplace - centered around humanity.
Rose Ann Garza is the Chief Human Resources Officer of Kerbey Lane, one of the most iconic restaurants in Austin, TX. Kerbey Lane is definitely known for its food and its vibes, but more than that, it’s known for its people and culture. We sit down with Rose Ann to hear about how the culture of this restaurant is at the center of its success.
Irma Neal believes that every person has worth. In her career and experiences, she has learned a lot from the chaos that surrounded her - an she brings those learnings to this episode. Listen in as she shares those stories, and how she overcame the chaos through love.
Katie McLaughlin has a unique approach to her speaking, facilitation, and consulting. In addition to her original method of teaching, she’s also developed a method for leaders to reflect on their “team health”. She joins the podcast to share all about it.
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