Triple Win Leadership with Will Linssen

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Real conversations with world-class experts on what it takes to build better leaders, better teams, and better results. For leaders, coaches, and HR professionals who care about what actually works. Hosted by Will Linssen, #1 leadership coach in the world (Global Gurus), #1 coach trainer (Thinkers50), and international best-selling author. Presented by Global Coach Group, the world's largest leadership coaching network.

Episodes

  1. Jul 29

    The Skill That Got You Promoted Is Now Killing Your Career | feat. Scott Eblin

    The very expertise that got you promoted can become your biggest liability.In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, Will Linssen sits down with executive coach and bestselling author Scott Eblin (The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success) to unpack how leaders move from functional expertise to genuine influence across the organization — especially in a world being reshaped by rapid disruption and AI.

  2. Jul 14

    Why Your Best Employees Won't Tell You the Truth (ft. David Burkus)

    Why do most strategies fail — even brilliant ones? Because the people who see the problems first are too afraid to speak up. In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, Will Linssen (CEO of Global Coach Group) sits down with Dr. David Burkus — organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and Columbia University faculty — to unpack how leaders keep strategy alive in daily work, not just on paper. You'll learn: - The Alan Mulally story that "saved Ford" — and what it teaches about responding to bad news - Why asking "WHO do we serve?" beats "WHY do we do this?" - The #1 predictor of collectively intelligent teams (and why leaders should speak LAST) - How weekly huddles actually reduce your total meetings - Why talent is like gasoline — latent energy that culture must unlock David has worked with NASA, Google, Netflix, PepsiCo, and Fortune 500 leaders worldwide.

  3. Jun 30

    Why Your Strategic Thinking Fails (And How to Fix It)

    Welcome to the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, hosted by Will Linssen!  In this episode, we are joined by Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute and a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including his newest release, Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence. Together, Will and Rich dive deep into the critical discipline of strategic thinking to help leaders create better direction, build stronger teams, and drive superior performance results.

  4. Jun 16

    Stop Giving Answers! The #1 Leadership Mistake Destroying Your Team's Trust

    Many leaders believe that when a problem arises, they must immediately step up and provide the exact solution. However, the most effective managers know that taking a step back and leading with questions is actually the ultimate key to success. In this episode of the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, Will Linssen sits down with leadership advisor, executive coach, and organizational psychologist Raffi Elmajian. With over 15 years of experience guiding leaders across Europe and the Middle East, Raffi unpacks why a leader's ego and pride are often the biggest roadblocks to team performance. Together, they explore how to master the interplay of questions, cultures, and context to drive measurable business results in today's fast-moving work environments.

  5. Jun 2

    Why Replacing Your Team with AI Will Backfire (And Why Top Companies Actually Hire More)

    Most leaders think adopting AI is about upgrading their technology. The most successful leaders know it's about upgrading their people and culture. In this episode, Will Linssen sits down with renowned behavioral scientist and author of The AI-Savvy Leader, David De Cremer, to unpack why the biggest challenge with AI isn't the tech—it's the fear and uncertainty it creates within teams. From why you shouldn't let your IT department lead the AI narrative, to the reason successful companies actually hire more people when adopting AI, to the revolutionary concept of "human AI-ization" — David shares the mindset shifts and practical moves leaders need to take back control and build trust. 0:00 Introduction To David De Cremer And The AI Leadership Challenge 2:00 Why Teams Fear AI And How To Manage The Uncertainty 5:00 Why AI Adoption Is Actually A Change Management Problem 10:00 The Importance Of Leading By Example And Creating Safe Sandboxes 17:00 The Town Hall Mistake: Why Tech-Led AI Communication Fails 25:00 The AI Paradox: Why Successful Companies Hire More People 32:00 Navigating Accountability, Governance, And Employee Bonuses 38:00 Taking Back Control Of The Narrative And "Human AI-ization" Join the Conversation! What did you think of today’s episode? If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for what Will should cover next, drop us a message at: ✉️ coach@globalcoachgroup.com Take Your Leadership to the Next Level! Discover more leadership resources and learn about our world-class leadership coaching programs at: 🌐 https://globalcoachgroup.com/

  6. May 19

    5 Companies Doing AI Right (And What Every Leader Can Steal From Them)

    Most leaders are still treating AI like a tool. The companies winning are treating it like a strategy. In this episode, Will Linssen sits down with strategic futurist, Director at ServiceNow Futures and bestselling author of Futureproof Diana Wu David to unpack what the smartest companies in the world are actually doing differently with AI — and what every leader can learn from them. From how IKEA turned customer service automation into a $1 billion new business, to why the NHL built trust with employees in just 5 days, to why companies like Moderna are putting HR (not IT) in charge of AI — Diana shares the real examples, mindset shifts, and leadership moves you need to stay ahead in a world that won't slow down. ------------------------------------ 0:00 Why Most Leaders Are Falling Behind In The AI Race 2:30 The Leadership Operating System You Need To Upgrade 6:30 Inside ServiceNow: Why Diana Is Cloning Herself With AI 13:30 How The NHL Built Trust With Employees In 5 Days Flat 19:30 Why Moderna Put HR — Not IT — In Charge Of AI 23:00 How IKEA Turned AI Into A $1 Billion Opportunity 26:30 The Smartest Way Leaders Are Using AI (That Most Aren't) 34:30 How To Beat AI Overwhelm Without Falling Behind ------------------------------------ Join the Conversation!What did you think of today’s episode? If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for what Will should cover next, drop us a message at: ✉️ coach@globalcoachgroup.comTake Your Leadership to the Next Level!Discover more leadership resources and learn about our world-class leadership coaching programs at:🌐 https://globalcoachgroup.com/

  7. May 5

    AI Won't Replace Leaders. Leaders Who Use AI Will. | Triple Win Leadership Podcast

    The leaders who wait will be left behind!In this episode, Will Linssen sits down with strategic futurist, author, and global keynote speaker Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to talk about how work, leadership, and team dynamics are changing faster than most organizations are prepared for. They explore what leaders need to do now to stay relevant, build trust, guide their teams through uncertainty, and create better results in a world where technology is reshaping the way we think, decide, and collaborate.-------------------------------------0:00 The Future of Leadership Is Already Here2:20 AI Isn’t Just a Tool Anymore8:15 How AI Can Become Your Thought Partner11:25 The 3-Step Playbook for Leading Through AI15:15 Why Leaders Who Ignore Change Get Left Behind22:15 The Hard Truth About AI and Job Disruption28:20 How to Build Trust When Everything Is Changing34:30 Why Leaders Need to Admit They Don’t Have All the Answers-------------------------------------Join the Conversation!What did you think of today’s episode? If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for what Will should cover next, drop us a message at: ✉️ coach@globalcoachgroup.comTake Your Leadership to the Next Level!Discover more leadership resources and learn about our world-class leadership coaching programs at:🌐 https://globalcoachgroup.com/

  8. Apr 20

    Why Smart Leaders Still Get AI Wrong [Elisa Farri]

    Is AI your tool — or your co-thinker?In this episode of the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, host Will Linssen sits down with Elisa Farri, Vice President at Capgemini Invent, Head of the Management Lab, Thinkers50 Radar honoree, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review Guide to Generative AI for Managers.Elisa shares how today's best leaders are reshaping their mindset, their teams, and their organizations by treating AI as a true thinking partner — not just another productivity tool.-------------------------------------00:00 Intro: AI, leadership, and team collaboration03:00 Stop asking AI — start talking with it05:00 How to trust AI without losing judgment12:00 AI as a mirror for self-awareness and leadership growth16:00 How leaders give AI the right context20:00 Building AI literacy across teams25:00 Ethics, governance, and AI in team settings34:00 Strategic thinking and the future of AI for teams-------------------------------------Join the Conversation!What did you think of today’s episode? If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for what Will should cover next, drop us a message at: ✉️ coach@globalcoachgroup.comTake Your Leadership to the Next Level!Discover more leadership resources and learn about our world-class leadership coaching programs at:🌐 https://globalcoachgroup.com/

  9. Apr 5

    AI Can't Care: Empathy, Service, and the Future of Leadership (with Ron Kaufman)

    AI can fetch the data, draft the reply, and analyze the trend — but it can't care. In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, host Will Linssen and world's #1 service guru Ron Kaufman (NYT bestselling author of Uplifting Service) unpack why the AI era isn't making human leadership obsolete — it's making it matter more. From Ron's powerful distinction between content (what AI does brilliantly) and context (what only humans bring) to practical tactics like rewarding your team's best mistakes with a hundred-euro bill, this conversation is a masterclass in leading through fear, bridging generational divides, and building cultures where empathy, creativity, and technology work together — not against each other. 00:00 – Introduction & Meet Ron Kaufman 05:00 – What Is Uplifting Service? The Definition That Changed an Industry 08:00 – How Service Has Evolved Over 35 Years — And Where We're Heading 12:00 – AI as an Augmentor, Not a Replacement 17:00 – Will AI Replace Jobs? Ron on the Era of Human Creativity 21:00 – The "Best Mistake of the Week" Method & The €100 Bill Story 25:00 – Content vs. Context: The Most Important Distinction in the AI Era 38:00 – What Mindset Will Define the Best Leaders of Tomorrow?

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Real conversations with world-class experts on what it takes to build better leaders, better teams, and better results. For leaders, coaches, and HR professionals who care about what actually works. Hosted by Will Linssen, #1 leadership coach in the world (Global Gurus), #1 coach trainer (Thinkers50), and international best-selling author. Presented by Global Coach Group, the world's largest leadership coaching network.

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