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.

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What if empathy isn’t a soft skill at all—but the foundation of better leadership, hiring, and performance?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Camille Fetter, CEO of TalentFoot, to talk about executive search, vulnerability, compensation, change leadership, and what companies are really looking for in the age of AI.

Camille explains why she sees empathy as the input and executive search as the output, why the goal is to find not just the best executive but the best human, and why leaders need to focus on being relatable, not performatively vulnerable. She also talks about measurable KPIs, how organizations are increasingly hiring for change-agent pedigrees, and why younger professionals should lean hard into AI fluency if they want to stay marketable.

The conversation also explores education, reinvention, and what it means to build a career that gives you what Jack calls “soul fuel.” If you’re navigating leadership, hiring, AI, or the future of work, this episode offers a grounded and very human perspective.

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

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What does it really take to build a company that people actually want to work at?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Joe Root, co-CEO and co-founder of Permutive, to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, culture, privacy, and leading with purpose in the age of AI.

Joe shares what it was like starting companies straight out of university, why Permutive took years of wandering before the business really found its shape, and the two skills he believes matter most in the early founder journey: curiosity and resilience. He also explains the difference between building a great product and building a great company, and why founders have to learn how to build great teams—not just great ideas.

The conversation goes deep on psychological safety, multicultural teams, communicating vision differently to investors vs employees, and why advertising should respect consumer privacy instead of trying to work around it. Joe also lays out how AI could help create a healthier internet by automating repetitive work and giving people more room to make an outsized impact.

If you care about leadership, startups, AI, or building an organization where people can do meaningful work, this conversation 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 makes someone worth following?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Contessa Brewer, CNBC correspondent and one of the sharpest interviewers in business news, for a conversation about leadership, journalism, listening, and the future of truth in an algorithm-driven world.

Contessa shares why the leaders she respects most are great listeners, how small signals like eye contact, follow-up questions, and even writing down a note can make people feel seen, and why that kind of validation creates real loyalty. She also talks about what she’s learned covering CEOs, how to communicate more effectively, and why curiosity might be the most underrated professional skill there is.

The conversation also goes deep on the future of journalism: social media, citizen reporters, hyperlocal news, paywalls, live events, and the uncomfortable but necessary question every news company has to answer — how are we going to make money without compromising the truth?

Along the way, Contessa opens up about a humiliating on-air mistake that turned into one of the greatest gifts of her life, the grace Jesse Jackson showed her afterward, and the lessons that shaped her as both a communicator and a human being.

If you care about leadership, media, communication, or what it means to stay ethical in public, this episode 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 does it take to lead 1,400 people across 91 markets while the media business keeps reinventing itself?

In this episode of Lead Human, Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Dan Callahan, Chief Revenue Officer of Spectrum Reach, to talk about hard work, culture, family, sports, and the future of media.

Dan shares how being a college athlete shaped his mindset around discipline, accountability, and showing up. He explains why great teams outperform their circumstances, why culture has to come before talent, and what it means to lead at scale when most of your organization isn’t in the same room.

They also dig into Dan’s path from early programmatic at Fox to leading revenue at Spectrum Reach, why “raise your hand” has been a defining principle in his career, and why the next era of winning teams will automate the routine while pairing data with empathy, technology with transparency, and solutions with purpose.

If you care about leadership, media, or building teams that can handle constant change without losing the human connection, this episode is for you.

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What does it look like to lead at the very top of tech and media—and still put humans first?

In this episode of Lead Human, hosts Jack Myers and Tim Spengler sit down with Carolyn Everson, former global ads leader at Facebook (Meta) and current board member at companies like The Coca‑Cola Company and The Walt Disney Company.

Carolyn shares why no one will remember the revenue she oversaw—but they will remember whether she cared about people. She talks about the pulse survey that forced her to change her leadership, the risks that shaped her career (including getting fired by fax after turning down every “safe” job), and why “not knowing is the new knowing” in the age of AI.

You’ll hear stories about Pets.com, Viacom, Microsoft, Facebook, Instacart, and her current “portfolio” life on boards and with entrepreneurs. Along the way, she gets real about missing small family moments, rebuilding her identity after leaving Facebook “blue,” navigating office politics, and why she still believes in hope and reinvention even as AI disrupts white-collar work.

If you’re leading a team—or trying to lead your own life—this conversation is a masterclass in caring leadership, culture, and courage.

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

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