In this powerful episode of Interaction, host John Kandray is joined by Dr. Kristal Walker, a distinguished Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, and Learning & Development Expert, to unpack what it truly means to champion organizational culture and lead proactively in an era of constant change.Dr. Walker shares her insights on how great leaders cultivate learning mindsets, empower teams through intentional development, and create cultures where innovation thrives. From reimagining leadership as a continuous learning journey to fostering authenticity and empathy at every level, this episode delivers transformative takeaways for modern professionals.If you’re passionate about leadership growth, organizational learning, and building cultures of purpose, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. ✨ Key Takeaways:How proactive leadership drives sustainable culture changeThe future of Learning & Development in leadershipCreating organizations that learn, adapt, and thriveWhy empathy and curiosity are the new leadership superpowers 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kristal Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristalwalker/ 📺 Subscribe to Interaction for more conversations with leading voices in leadership, learning, and innovation.👉 Like, comment, and share to keep the dialogue growing! Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/ Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction #InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathyThe Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.