December 16, 2025
In this episode, Ren and Allison explore how organizations can shift from crisis reaction to collective sustainable adaptability and achieve long-term success amidst disruption.
Podcast
Lead With That
Exploring Leadership Lessons in Current Events
Leadership lessons don’t need to be reserved for formal classroom and online trainings, they can be extracted from the stories we encounter every day. Join the Center for Creative Leadership’s Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they uncover and highlight the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture.
The Lead With That podcast is available on:
About the Podcast Hosts
Meet the hosts of our leadership podcast, bringing you fresh insights gleaned from today’s headlines.
Ren Washington, MA
Ren is a Leadership Solutions Partner and co-host of our Lead With That podcast, which highlights the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture. He’s committed to helping people and organizations address their most challenging and complex issues around organizational change, innovation, resilience, and executive presence.
Allison Barr, MBA, MAP
Allison is a Leadership Solutions Partner and co-host of our Lead With That podcast, which highlights the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture. She enjoys supporting clients with their most complex obstacles, including organizational change and psychological safety.
June 13, 2025
In this episode, Ren and Allison discuss what leaders can learn about the importance of talent development from our recent challenge report.
May 9, 2025
In this episode, Ren and Allison discuss what we can learn about humble and authentic leadership of Pope Francis as he consistently offered a message of resilience and hope, and what’s ahead after the historic papal conclave.
April 10, 2025
In this episode, Ren and Allison discuss what we can learn about leadership from 2 NASA Astronauts’ journey back to Earth from space.
March 10, 2025
In this episode, Ren and Allison discuss what we can learn about leadership from Oscar-nominated movies and actors.
November 22, 2024
In this episode, Ren and Allison discuss what leaders can learn about navigating tough conversations with their teams.