754: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Steve Fredlund, Kurian Tharakan and Daniel Tolson)

Great leadership is forged in the tension between burden and belief, between what breaks you and what builds others. In this mashup episode, Denis Gianoutsos sits down with Steve Fredlund, Kurian Tharakan, and Daniel Tolson—three thought-provoking leaders from different arenas- to explore what it means to lead in a world that’s always evolving. From happiness and spiritual grounding to skyscraper-sized vision, this conversation invites listeners to rethink what real leadership looks like in 2025 and beyond. Tune in for a bold reminder that who you are matters just as much as what you do. EP284 – Steve Fredlund: Leadership and the Pursuit of HappinessWhy Nelson Mandela remains the gold standard in holding “two truths at once”The reality that most leaders aren’t truly happy and what to do about itHope vs. action: why “hope is not a strategy”Aligning leadership with identity to avoid chasing someone else’s dream EP290 – Kurian Tharakan: The Power of Spiritual Practice and StorytellingFrom Alexander the Great to Steve Jobs: two icons of visionary leadershipWhy great leaders master narrative, and how story defines legacyThe importance of spiritual discipline in staying groundedLeadership as contribution, not exploitation EP294 – Daniel Tolson: Vision at Scale and Leading in the Digital AgeWhy Dubai’s ruler inspires a new generation of limitless leadershipBuilding trust with people you may never meet in personLeadership in the digital world: omnipresence, speed, and scienceThe shift from the golden rule to the platinum rule in human connection Common Thread:Leadership is shifting from control to connection:  spiritual, emotional, and digitalGreat leaders align their actions with inner values, not outer expectationsStorytelling, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are now core skillsLeadership is no longer confined to a boardroom; it’s built on presence, purpose, and impact Key Quotes: “Hope is a great thing to have… but hope is not a strategy.” - Steve Fredlund “Strong leadership emanates from strong storytelling… The narrative actually defines the leader.” - Kurian Tharakan “Leadership is your ability to get followers… and we’ll probably never meet them in the flesh.” - Daniel Tolson "If you're out there and you turn around as a leader and no one's following you, all you're doing is taking a hike." - Denis Gianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube...