In this episode of Reel Leaders, hosts Dan Glaser and April Hennessey dive into WALL·E (2008), unpacking what an unlikely little robot can teach us about leadership, inclusion, curiosity, and disrupting the status quo.

From WALL·E’s quiet, unintentional leadership to EVE’s journey from rigid adherence to her directive toward ethical courage, Dan and April explore how real change often starts without a title, a plan, or permission. They discuss clashing cultures, the danger of blind obedience to systems, and how curiosity, connection, and small acts of defiance can awaken entire organizations.

So grab your popcorn — and maybe a plant in a boot — and join us as we explore what WALL·E reveals about self-leadership, inclusion, and the courage to deviate from the directive when it’s time to do the right thing.

Welcome back to Reel Leaders — the podcast that brings leadership lessons to life by exploring the characters who captivate us on screen.

In this episode, hosts Dan Glaser and April Hennessey dive into Wicked: Part One (2024), unpacking what Elphaba and Galinda can teach us about leadership, allyship, courage, and challenging broken systems.

From Galinda’s charismatic, incremental approach to change to Elphaba’s bold, principled refusal to play by unjust rules, Dan and April explore how two leaders can emerge from completely different circumstances — and still shape each other in powerful ways. They discuss how privilege affects perspective, how small acts of kindness can spark unlikely alliances, and why some leaders work within the system while others must defy it.

So grab your popcorn — or your broomstick — and join us as we explore what Wicked’s iconic witches reveal about real-world leadership.

Welcome to Reel Leaders! A new Leadify podcast, hosted by Dan Glaser and April Hennessey.