"Soul Conversations" with Don Ajené2 Loka 2025

The Inner Culture of Leadership

The Inner Culture of Leadership: Presence, Purpose, and the Soul of Global Impact

What if the real culture we lead from isn’t in the mission statement but in our emotional responses, our blind spots, and our presence?

In this episode, I sit down with global leadership strategist Michael Landers, founder of Culture Crossing and author of Culture Crossing: Discover the Key to Making Successful Connections in the New Global Era, to explore how culture, emotional intelligence (EQ), and spiritual emotional intelligence (SEQ) intersect in leadership.

Together, we unpack:

Why every leader carries an “inner culture” that shapes how they show up
How presence, purpose, and bias awareness shift the way we lead
The difference between intentional vs. unintentional cultures at work
How emotions act as data and how SEQ can help leaders interpret them
What it means to lead consciously in a world craving meaning

This episode is a journey across both geography and the soul of leadership. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead more purposefully across differences and how to bring your full self to your leadership, this conversation is for you.

Reflection Prompt:

What culture lives within you? And how are you cultivating it?

Listen and share with a colleague, coach, or team who’s ready to lead with presence and meaning.

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