Flourishing Leaders Podcast
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The Flourishing Leaders Podcast
Character. Leadership. Human Flourishing.
Join Dr. Scott Parsons—retired Army officer, character development leader, and founder of The Flourishing Leaders Academy—for inspiring weekly conversations with influential thinkers, leaders, and changemakers psychology, philosophy, sports, business, and the arts—united by one goal: exploring how we can all lead with character and live flourishing lives.
Each episode explores how to lead with character, make ethical decisions, build antifragile teams, and live a flourishing life. Guests share actionable insights on leadership development, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, moral courage, and practical wisdom—essential traits for today’s purpose-driven professionals.
Join us as we dive into timeless wisdom and cutting-edge science to uncover strategies for ethical leadership, virtue cultivation, and living with purpose.
Guests include Brian Johnson, Tal Ben-Shahar, Sean Casey, Caroline Adams Miller, Kristján Kristjánsson, and many more.
Perfect for coaches, educators, executives, healthcare leaders, and lifelong learners, The Flourishing Leaders Podcast is your go-to resource for cultivating strong values, navigating complexity, and unlocking human potential.
Listen every week to grow as a leader—and help others flourish too.
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S1E43 Episode 43: “From Trauma to Antifragility: Restorative Storytelling, Police Wellness, and a Resilient Life” with David Berez
What does it mean to become stronger through what nearly broke you?In Episode #43 of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason Viyar sit down with David Berez — retired police…
S1E42 Episode 42: “Practical Wisdom in Medicine: Appreciative Inquiry, Adversity, and the Relational Heart of Healthcare” with Margaret 'Peggy' Plews-Ogan, MD MS
What if the future of healthcare depends less on doing more — and more on becoming wiser?In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason Viyar sit down with…
S1E41 Episode 41: “Humanistic Leadership, Dignity, and the Courage to Reimagine Business Education” with Professor Michael Pirson
What if leadership isn’t about control, status, or “winning”—but about protecting dignity and promoting well-being?In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason…
S1E40 Episode 40: “Flourishing as an Economic Performance Engine: How Leaders Build Trust, Dignity, and Durable Performance” with Dr. Jelena Nikolic
What if human flourishing isn’t a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic asset—one leaders must intentionally build, measure, and reinvest in?In this episode of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott…
S1E39 Episode 39: “Lead Like a Whole Human: Alignment 360, Wellbeing 360, and Flourishing Leadership” with Ilene Schaffer
What if flourishing leadership isn’t found in doing more—but in aligning your values, wellbeing, and relationships during times of change? Change can shake us—or shape us. In this episode of the…
S1E38 Episode 38: "Chief Awesome Officer: Awe, Values, and Leading Well in Uncertain Times" with Niels Gott
What does it mean to be a flourishing leader when the world feels chaotic—and leadership often defaults to fear, scarcity, and burnout?In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott…
S1E37 Episode 37: “Stoic Wisdom, Moral Emotion, and the 'Good Soul' of Flourishing Leadership” with Professor Nancy Sherman
What does it mean to be a flourishing leader in a world marked by stress, division, and moral complexity?In this powerful episode, Dr. Scott Parsons sits down with Professor Nancy…
S1E36 Episode 36: "Prudentia, Fortitudo, Gravitas: Healing Moral Injury & PTSD” with Mike Kenny
What does it mean to flourish when life includes trauma, moral injury, and hard-earned recovery?In Episode #36 of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason Viyar sit down with LTC…
S1E35 Episode 35: “Virtue, Practical Wisdom, and the Power of Presence in Education” with Professor Verónica Fernández
What if leadership isn’t first a skillset — but a way of being?In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason Viyar are joined by Professor Verónica Fernández of…
S1E34 Episode 34: "Human-Centered Practice: Kindness, Burnout, and the Moral Core of Medicine" with Dr. Sabena Jameel
What does it mean to lead as a flourishing leader in a world of burnout, bureaucracy, and moral complexity — especially in healthcare?In this episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott…
S1E33 Episode 33: “Dare to Be Wise: Stoicism, Psychology, and the Practice of Flourishing Leadership” with Donald Robertson
What if the greatest leadership challenge of our time isn’t a lack of information — but a lack of wisdom?In this rich and wide-ranging episode of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons…
S1E32 Episode 32: "Heroic Leadership, Anti-Fragile Confidence, and Flipping the Switch” with Heroic CEO Michael Balchan
What does it actually look like to be a flourishing leader in a turbulent world?In this episode, Dr. Scott Parsons and co-host Jason Viyar sit down with Michael Balchan — CEO and Head Coach at Heroic…
S1E31 Episode 31: “Other People Matter: Character, Culture, and Workplaces at Their Best” with Dr. Jillian Coppley
What happens when leaders see character not as a buzzword, but as the invisible architecture of how they show up every day?In this episode of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons and…
S1E30 Episode 30: “Virtuosity, Character, and the Science of Flourishing” with Dr. Corey Crossan Stevens
Exploring how science, sport, and virtue unite to help leaders strengthen character and flourish through daily, deliberate practice.What if building character was as deliberate as building muscle?In…
S1E29 Episode 29: “Full-Spectrum Flourishing: Ethics, Wonder, and the Concept of ‘Human Flourishing’” with Dr. Eri Mountbatten-O’Malley
What if our current ways of measuring “well-being” are quietly undermining the very idea of human flourishing?In this thought-provoking episode of the Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott Parsons…
S1E28 Episode 28: "Leading with Dignity: Repair, Reconciliation, and Cultures Where Everybody Matters” with Dr. Donna Hicks
What if the most powerful lever for culture change isn’t policy or perks—but dignity?When leaders treat dignity as non-negotiable (and know the difference between dignity and respect), conflict…
S1E27 Episode 27: “Soul-Care, Character, and Practical Wisdom: Ecosystem-Wide Flourishing in Health” with Dr. Kimara Ellefson
What if flourishing leadership isn’t something we achieve, but something we practice — moment by moment — through intention, vulnerability, and wisdom?In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Scott…
S1E26 Episode 26: “Serving Those Who Served: Leadership, Compassion, and the Power of Purpose” with Kate McCauley
What does flourishing leadership look like when the mission is to serve those who’ve sacrificed for us all?In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Scott Parsons and Jason Viyar sit down with Kate…
S1E25 Episode 25: “Distilling Flourishing: Positive Education, Sustainable Leadership, and Bringing Well-Being Alongside Academics” with Justin Robinson
What happens when wellbeing becomes the heart of education — not an add-on, but a way of life? In this uplifting episode, Justin Robinson — Co-founder of The Wellbeing Distillery and former Director…
Episode 24: “Flourishing Across Divides: Building Unity, Hope, and Global Goals for a Better Future” with CEO Brandyn Keating
How can leaders turn polarization into possibility — and help people come together to write a hopeful, flourishing future? In this inspiring episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Dr. Scott…
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