In this special Lead Human episode, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler skip the guest interview and go deep on one topic: sports.

From college NIL deals and the changing economics of the NCAA, to the rising power of live sports in a fragmented media world, to exploding ticket prices, gambling, streaming, and whether capitalism is reshaping fandom itself, this conversation asks a bigger question: are we losing the human side of sports just as its business value reaches an all-time high?

Jack and Tim also get into the emotional power of sports, the role of announcers, the globalization of fandom, the NFL’s outsized grip on media, and why live sports may be one of the last places where people still gather in real time around a shared experience. They close with a rapid-fire round on favorite teams, rivalries, jerseys, announcer calls, and sports memories.

If you care about sports, media, culture, and what still brings people together, this one is for you.

Lead Human is hosted by Jack Myers & Tim Spengler, produced by Wondir Studios (Desta Wondirad), in association with Acast.

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What can leaders learn from a great rock radio DJ?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Kristine Stone, SiriusXM DJ and one of the most recognizable voices in rock radio, for a conversation about music, communication, authenticity, and what human connection sounds like.

Kristine opens up about the person behind the microphone, from being a single mom and raising twin boys to surviving difficult personal relationships and finding her own voice. She talks about why her on-air presence works because she’s simply being herself, why the best communication feels one-to-one instead of one-to-many, and why saying “you” instead of “everyone” changes how people feel when they listen.

They also dive into the future of radio in an AI-driven world, why SiriusXM still believes in the human DJ, how rock bands mirror leadership dynamics, and what artists like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, and Pink Floyd can teach us about voice, control, conflict, and cultural influence.

If you care about communication, leadership, music, or what still feels human in a world of automation, this one’s for you.

Lead Human is hosted by Jack Myers & Tim Spengler, produced by Wondir Studios (Desta Wondirad), in association with Acast.

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What if the most important leadership skill isn’t strategy, vision, or execution—but care?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, founder and CEO of Wellthy, to talk about caregiving, empathy, entrepreneurship, and what leaders need to understand about the people they manage.

Lindsay shares how years of caring for her mother shaped her identity, how that lived experience pushed her to leave a successful career in media and launch Wellthy, and why she believes caregiving is one of the clearest windows into the future of work. She explains how the medical part of care is often only a small fraction of the real burden families carry, and how leaders who understand that reality can unlock better performance, loyalty, and trust in their teams.

They also get into entrepreneurship, resilience, building a company while wearing every hat, humor as a leadership tool, the rising cost of care, and why her biggest advice to caregivers is simple: stop striving for perfection.

Lead Human is hosted by Jack Myers & Tim Spengler, produced by Wondir Studios (Desta Wondirad), in association with Acast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.