On this special Women’s Equality Day episode, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Maria Brinck—leadership advisor, founder of Zynergy International, and author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future.
Maria’s career has spanned continents and boardrooms, but her mission is simple: to transform the way we lead. In this conversation, she shares why the leaders of today cannot be the leaders of tomorrow, how unconscious bias still shapes who gets a seat at the table, and why feminine values like compassion and inclusion are the leadership superpowers we need right now.
If you’re ready to challenge outdated leadership models and imagine a brighter, more human-centered future, this episode will leave you inspired, motivated, and ready to take action.
💡Listen in, be inspired, and let’s rewrite the leadership playbook—together.
Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVxLsosGxY
CONNECT WITH MARIA
Social Media: LinkedIn
Zynergy International: Website
✨Highlights & Takeaways from Maria Brinck
“We are in a polycrisis, and the leadership that got us here is not the leadership that will get us out.”
“The leaders of today should not be the leaders of tomorrow—because tomorrow requires a completely different mindset.”
“Masculine monoculture in leadership is costing us 8.8 trillion dollars in disengagement. That is not sustainable—financially or humanly.”
“Diversity of thought isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the only way to solve the complex problems we face today.”
“GDP is not a prerequisite for happiness, nor does it guarantee it. We have to stop confusing growth with well-being.”
“Primitive subconscious bias still tells us what a leader is supposed to look like—and it keeps too many women out of the room.”
“It’s not about women leading like men. It’s about integrating feminine values—like compassion, inclusion, and sustainability—into leadership everywhere.”
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