"No leader should lead alone... they need a peer group, they need people they can share with, they need to be continually learning and developing, and they need… a support network."

We're republishing one of our "Culture Classics" featuring Sandy Hall, resilience specialist and founder of re/cognition. With a background in neuroscience and years leading IBM’s Best Workplace Program in New Zealand, Sandy brings a unique blend of science, soul, and strategy to leadership.

In this episode, Sandy opens up about her early experiences in a Pentecostal church, her time as Head of People & Culture at Leading Edge, and how she helps leaders build cultures rooted in compassion, clarity, and connection. From brain chemistry to feedback frameworks, this conversation is packed with timeless insights.

This episode is a masterclass in human-centered leadership. If you missed it the first time, or just need a reminder that leadership can be both kind and high-performing, this one’s for you.

📢 Do you want to build a high-performance culture? It all starts here: www.rethinkculture.co

Production, video, and audio editing by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions.

Listen to this episode to discover:
· Why leaders need safe spaces to grow

· The 3 elements of effective feedback

· Empathy vs. sympathy: what really matters

· The neurochemistry behind great leadership

· What the Daily D.O.S.E. means for your team

· How to lead with care and drive results

Further resources:

· Sandy Hall's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-hall-recognition/

· re/cognition Website: https://www.recognition.co.nz/

· Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, by Nassim Taleb: https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680

· The Great Game of Business, Expanded and Updated: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company, by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Game-Business-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385348339