Over the past 12 months, Simon Bowen has spoken with dozens of the world's most consequential leaders on The Wisdom Of... Show. This special compilation episode brings together ten profound moments of wisdom and leadership that continue to resonate as we close 2025 and step into 2026. From manipulation with good intent to AI as a new species, from emotional intelligence gaps that determine senior leadership success to fear as a preparation tool, these insights reveal what leadership looks like at the highest levels.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction: Celebrating a year of extraordinary leadership conversations

03:45 Jeff Dudan: Leadership as manipulation with good intent and the power of positive influence

09:22 Cameron Herold: Why scale is not an extension of vision and the context versus concept delegation trap

16:18 Akshay Nanavati: Fear as a preparation tool and acceptance of isness as freedom from suffering

23:54 Tamara Jackson: Being a light for others and the true meaning of authentic leadership

31:07 Catriona Wallace: AI as a new species and the existential opportunities ahead

38:45 Nick Halaris: Business as a constant force for good and the intention behind every transaction

45:19 Mike Desjardins: The emotional intelligence gap that separates senior leaders who succeed from those who plateau

52:38 Jim Garrison: Wisdom begins as rebellion and living in questions rather than answers

59:43 Isaac Balbin: Humans plus machines and the future of competitive advantage

67:15 Radek Sali: Insights on scaling businesses with wisdom and intention

About Simon Bowen

Simon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organisations, recognising that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organisations.

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