Love in Action

By Marcel Schwantes

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The Love in Action Podcast—ranked #33 among the 100 Best Leadership Podcasts and in the top 2% of shows worldwide—is where leadership meets humanity. Hosted by global influencer, author, and executive coach Marcel Schwantes, the show features candid conversations with bestselling authors, visionary executives, and thought leaders who are redefining what it means to lead. Whether you want to sharpen your leadership skills, create a culture people love to work in, or grow your business by putting people first, you’ll find practical wisdom and inspiring stories to help you get there.

Episode Date
Mark C. Crowley: Beyond Engagement: Building Workplaces Where People Truly Flourish
Oct 31, 2025
Ed Frauenheim: Liberating Masculinity
Oct 24, 2025
Kyle Ewing on Leading Multiple Companies, Culture, Delegation, and AI
Oct 17, 2025
Wes Adams & Tamara Myles: How to Create Meaningful Work in Every Employee
Oct 02, 2025
Kimberly Davis: How to Unleash Brave Leadership to Achieve Results
Sep 25, 2025
Margaret Moore: The Science of Leadership Based on 50 Years of Research
Sep 19, 2025
Josh Hartzell: A Doctor’s Prescription for Leadership Excellence
Sep 12, 2025
Kelly Hall: The Radical Case for Transforming Business Through Love
Sep 10, 2025
Garry Ridge: No B.S. Leadership Tips from the CEO of a Multibillion-Dollar Company
Aug 28, 2025
Marcel Schwantes: Five Practical Ways to Build More Courage
Aug 21, 2025
Danielle McGeough: How to Bridge the Gap Between Intention and Action
Aug 15, 2025
Marcel Schwantes: Building a Culture of Shared Leadership
Aug 07, 2025
Erik Qualman: How to Improve Focus and Productivity in a Digitally Connected World
Jul 25, 2025
Peter Bregman: Leading with Emotional Courage
Jul 17, 2025
Caroline Fleck: How Validation Will Transform Your Relationships
Jul 07, 2025
GoDaddy’s Solution to Employee Engagement, in Partnership with Achievers
Jul 02, 2025
Marcel Schwantes: How to Lead, Live and Work in Congruence
Jun 26, 2025
Tony Martignetti: Campfire Lessons for Leaders
Jun 20, 2025
Sabina Nawaz: Becoming the Manager Others Need
Jun 12, 2025
Elina Teboul: The Power of Feminine Intelligence
Jun 09, 2025
Deborah Coviello: A CEO’s Compass to Get Back on Track
May 30, 2025
Marcel Schwantes: A Look at the Science and Best Practices of Leading with Empathy
May 22, 2025
Jeff Wetzler: An Actionable Guide to Unlocking Learning and Personal Growth
May 16, 2025
Leading with Love: What Business Can Learn from Ancient Spiritual Traditions
May 12, 2025
Siri Chilazi: Building a Fair Workplace for Everyone to Succeed
May 08, 2025
Humane Leadership - A Reading of the Introduction (Marcel’s New Book Release!)
Apr 24, 2025
Marcel Schwantes: The Humane Leadership Framework (Marcel’s New Book Release!)
Apr 17, 2025
David Bator: Research-Backed Strategies for Improving Workplace Conditions
Apr 10, 2025
Zach Mercurio: How to Create a Culture Where People Truly Matter
Mar 28, 2025
Adam Galinsky: The Inspiring Leadership Traits Every Boss Must Develop
Mar 24, 2025
Justin Jones-Fosu: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Christie Smith: How Human-Powered Leadership Can Thrive in the Age of A.I.
Mar 11, 2025
Yosi Amram: How to Become More Spiritually Intelligent
Feb 27, 2025
Tom Fishman and Jesús Mantas: The Skills We Need to Overcome Toxic Polarization
Feb 20, 2025
Samantha Thomas: Debunking Myths About Love in Business
Feb 14, 2025
Heather Younger: How to Master Self-Leadership
Feb 04, 2025
Marcel Schwantes Reveals the Power of Servant Leadership in Transforming Teams and Culture
Jan 30, 2025
Sam Caster: Solving the World’s Nutritional Problems Through Social Entrepreneurship
Jan 27, 2025
Hans-Werner Kass: McKinsey & Company’s Step-by-step Approach to Transforming Leaders
Jan 23, 2025
The New Science of Developing Work Cultures of Growth
Jan 09, 2025
Transform Your Organization with Alan Mulally’s ‘Working Together’ System
Dec 19, 2024
Nathalie Gerschtein: Playing in the ‘Growth Zone’ and Unleashing Human Magic
Dec 05, 2024
Julie Winkle Giulioni: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want
Nov 21, 2024
Mitch Warner: An Updated Exploration of the Classic Book, ”Leadership and Self-Deception”
Nov 07, 2024
Urs Koenig - Unlock Leadership’s Secret Weapon: Radical Humility
Oct 24, 2024
john a. powell - Belonging Without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World
Oct 10, 2024
Charn McAllister, Katie Alexander, Parker Ellen: Understanding ‘Workplace Deviance’ and How to Stop It
Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Fisher: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Cultivating Lasting Joy, Mastering Our Stress, and Living with More Vitality
Sep 05, 2024
Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz: How to Build a Culture of Belonging with Small Daily Actions
Aug 22, 2024
Dr. Peter Kim: How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired
Aug 08, 2024
Dr. Rollin McCraty: The Science of the Heart (And What It Means for Leaders)
Jul 25, 2024
Dr. James Doty: The Neuroscience of Manifestation
Jul 11, 2024
Gianpiero Petriglieri & Joe Davis: Leadership Is a Kind of Love / The Generous Leader
Jun 27, 2024
Samantha Thomas: Choosing Love in Business and in Life
Jun 06, 2024
Brad Deutser: The Five Rules of Belonging
May 23, 2024
Marcel Schwantes: Leadership Superpower - Patience
May 09, 2024
Marcel Schwantes: Love and Care in Leadership
Apr 25, 2024
Robb Holman: Science Says Receiving (in a Genuine Way) May Be Better Than Giving
Apr 11, 2024
Marcel Schwantes: We’re Taking a Break
Nov 30, 2023
Erica Keswin: How to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company
Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Michelle K. Johnston: Thriving In a New Era of Connection
Nov 16, 2023
Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani: Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life
Nov 09, 2023
Dr. Amy Edmondson: The Science of Failing Well
Nov 02, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: The Best Leadership Practice to Learn and Teach Others
Oct 26, 2023
[REPLAY] HUBERT JOLY - At the Heart of Business
Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Nash: Be Human, Lead human
Oct 12, 2023
[REPLAY] Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone: Bringing Love and Laughter Into Your Work
Oct 05, 2023
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner: The Foundations of Manager Effectiveness
Sep 28, 2023
Todd Finkle: Personal Insights on Warren Buffett
Sep 21, 2023
REPLAY: Amelia Dunlop: Elevating the Human Experience
Sep 14, 2023
REPLAY: Julie Winkle Giulioni: Promotions Are So Yesterday
Sep 07, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: World’s Best Boss
Aug 31, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: Changing of the Leadership Guard
Aug 24, 2023
Heather McGowan: Leading your Workforce with Empathy
Aug 17, 2023
Our 200th Episode Celebration, with Guest Matt Poepsel
Aug 10, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: Toxic Work Culture
Aug 03, 2023
[REPLAY] Dr. Marshall Goldsmith: THE EARNED LIFE
Jul 27, 2023
Sally Helgesen: Inclusive Behaviors Leaders Must Practice
Jul 20, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: 3 Attributes of The Best Leaders
Jul 13, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: The Adverse Effects of “People Challenges” at Work
Jul 06, 2023
REPLAY: Mark C. Crowley: Lead From The Heart
Jun 29, 2023
Kathi Balasek: Supporting Professionals Experiencing Loss and Grief
Jun 22, 2023
Mark Miller: A Guide to Creating the Best Work Culture
Jun 15, 2023
Josh Freedman: Emotional Intelligence and How to Use It to Get Results
Jun 08, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: Previewing Marcel’s Upcoming Book
Jun 01, 2023
Stephen Van Valin: The Keys to Amplifying Meaning at Work
May 25, 2023
Peter T. Coleman: How to End Toxic Political Polarization
May 18, 2023
[REPLAY] Dorie Clark: The Long Game
May 11, 2023
Morag Barrett: Why We All Need a Friend at Work
May 04, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: The Future of Work is Human
Apr 27, 2023
Marcel Schwantes & Robb Holman: Strategies to Counter the Mental Health Epidemic in the Workplace
Apr 20, 2023
Mohammad Anwar: Love as a Business Strategy
Apr 13, 2023
Marcel Schwantes and Robb Holman: Grieving Is the Pathway to Resilience
Apr 06, 2023
Keith Nealon: How Bazaarvoice Supports Employee Mental Health
Mar 30, 2023
Fox & Rob Richardson: The Untold Story
Mar 23, 2023
Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman: The Psychological Safety Playbook
Mar 16, 2023
Cary Cherniss: Leading with Feeling
Mar 09, 2023
Bob DeKoch: Leading with Care in a Tough World
Mar 02, 2023
Marcel Schwantes & Robb Holman: What It REALLY Means To Value Your People
Feb 23, 2023
Amy Gallo: Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)
Feb 16, 2023
Lisa Anna Palmer: Light A Fire In Their Hearts
Feb 09, 2023
Rae Shanahan: The Businessolver Way
Feb 02, 2023
Marcel Schwantes & Robb Holman: Shared Leadership and Humility
Jan 26, 2023
Christina Maslach: The Burnout Challenge
Jan 19, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: A Belief in Something Larger, Kindness in Leadership
Jan 12, 2023
Marcel Schwantes: More Patience in the New Year
Jan 05, 2023
Dr. Richard Winters: You’re the Leader, Now What?
Dec 29, 2022
Heather Hanson Wickman: The Evolved Executive
Dec 22, 2022
Alex Budak: Becoming a Changemaker
Dec 15, 2022
David Achata: Embrace What You Don’t Know
Dec 08, 2022
Seth Goldenberg: Radical Curiosity
Dec 01, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: The Season for Gratitude (Thanksgiving Edition)
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact
Nov 17, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Six Building Blocks of a High Performance Organization
Nov 10, 2022
Steve Brass: Servant Leaders at WD-40
Nov 03, 2022
Edward Sullivan: Leading with Heart
Oct 27, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: 3 Decisions To Be A Better Leader
Oct 20, 2022
[REPLAY] Frances Frei: Unleashing Empowerment Leadership
Oct 13, 2022
Cynthia Covey Haller: Live Life in Crescendo
Oct 06, 2022
Mark C. Crowley: Lead From The Heart
Sep 29, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Authenticity and Leadership
Sep 22, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Emotional Intelligence - 9 Questions You Need to Ask
Sep 15, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Vulnerability is Reality
Sep 08, 2022
[REPLAY] Sabrina Horn: Make It, Don’t Fake It
Sep 01, 2022
Bill George: True North
Aug 25, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Vulnerability, an Important Virtue in Leadership
Aug 18, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: The Foundation for Effective Communication
Aug 11, 2022
Jacqueline Carter: Compassionate Leadership
Aug 04, 2022
Jenn Lim: Beyond Happiness
Jul 28, 2022
Marcel Schwantes: Qualities of a Loving Leader
Jul 21, 2022
Donato Tramuto: The Double Bottom Line
Jul 14, 2022
Julie Winkle Giulioni: Promotions Are So Yesterday
Jul 07, 2022
Dorie Clark: The Long Game
Jun 30, 2022
Christine Porath: MASTERING COMMUNITY
Jun 23, 2022
Ryan Jenkins: Connectable
Jun 16, 2022
G. Richard Shell: The Conscience Code
Jun 09, 2022
Dan Johnston: WorkStep
Jun 02, 2022
Tim Elmore: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership
May 26, 2022
Anthony Pacilio: CAI Neurodiverse Solutions
May 19, 2022
Gene Boes: Northwest Center
May 12, 2022
THE EARNED LIFE with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
May 05, 2022
Dr. Nathan Long: Saybrook University
Apr 28, 2022
Stephen M. R. Covey: Trust & Inspire
Apr 21, 2022
Leading with Love and Laughter with Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone
Apr 14, 2022
Unfear with Mark Minukas
Apr 07, 2022
Are You Leading with Integrity?
Mar 31, 2022
Understanding Burnout with Jennifer Moss
Mar 24, 2022
Do You Foster Psychological Safety?
Mar 17, 2022
Moving the Needle with Robb Holman
Mar 10, 2022
Elevating the Human Experience with Amelia Dunlop
Mar 03, 2022
What Makes Leaders Memorable
Feb 24, 2022
The Worst Management Habits
Feb 17, 2022
Making Common Sense Common Practice with Ken Blanchard
Feb 10, 2022
Starting the Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz
Feb 03, 2022
How to Master Staying Present with Scott O’Neil
Jan 27, 2022
On Growth, Care and Development with Omer Glass
Jan 20, 2022
Winning on Purpose with Fred Reichheld
Jan 13, 2022
How Oxytocin Improves Performance with Paul Zak
Jan 06, 2022
Choosing to be Courageous with Jim Detert
Dec 30, 2021
Leading with Care with Heather Younger
Dec 23, 2021
Workplace Psychology with Jennifer Musselman
Dec 16, 2021
The Great Resignation, Retention, and the Talent Lifecycle with Mahe Bayireddi
Dec 09, 2021
Working Better Together with Jen Fisher
Dec 02, 2021
Mission Metamorphosis with Robin Ganzert
Nov 25, 2021
On Closing the Gender Gap with Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg
Nov 18, 2021
Remote Work, Cultivating Culture, and Change with Robert Glazer
Sep 02, 2021
Authenticity, Leadership, and Love with Eva Huston
Aug 26, 2021
Learning the Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
Aug 19, 2021
How Are You Really? Breaking Down the Data about Love in the Workplace with Helena Clayton
Aug 12, 2021
Make It, Don’t Fake It: The Road to Authenticity and Integrity with Sabrina Horn
Aug 12, 2021
Decoding Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan
Aug 12, 2021
[Replay] A New Way To Think About Conflict with Dr. Nate Regier
Jul 29, 2021
[Replay] Unleashing Empowerment Leadership with Frances Frei
Jul 15, 2021
[Replay] How I Got There with JT McCormick
Jul 01, 2021
[Replay] Transformative Influence with Walt Rakowich
Jun 17, 2021
At the Heart of Business with Hubert Joly
May 27, 2021
Cultivating Compassionate Conversations with Kim Loh
May 20, 2021
Kindness is a Necessity with Houston Kraft
May 13, 2021
Come Celebrate the 100th Episode with Us!
May 06, 2021
We Are So Worth Loving with Eryn Eddy
Apr 29, 2021
The CEO Test with Adam Bryant
Apr 22, 2021
How Companies Can Support Working Mothers with Mita Mallick
Apr 15, 2021
Battling Your Biases with Pamela Fuller
Apr 08, 2021
Leadership Lessons from the Navy with Capt. Mark Brouker
Apr 01, 2021
How to Be the Best Long-Distance Teammate with Kevin Eikenberry
Mar 25, 2021
Culture Renovation with Kevin Oakes
Mar 18, 2021
The Blue-Collar Boom with Ken Rusk
Mar 11, 2021
Confessions of an Executive Coach with Dan Foxx
Jan 28, 2021
The Ministry of Common Sense with Martin Lindstrom
Jan 21, 2021
Leading with Character: Why it Matters with Dr. Jim Loehr
Jan 14, 2021
How to be a Positive Influence Leader with Glenn and Michael Parker
Jan 07, 2021
Vulnerability, Not Bravado with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Amy Edmondson
Dec 17, 2020
Signposts on the Road to Success with Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick
Dec 10, 2020
How to be Ruthlessly Consistent with Michael Canic
Dec 03, 2020
Patience is a Powerhouse with David Sluss
Nov 27, 2020
The Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown
Nov 19, 2020
How to be Good Guys with Brad Johnson and David Smith
Nov 12, 2020
Transformative Influence with Walt Rakowich
Nov 05, 2020
Friendship is More Than Magic with Shasta Nelson
Oct 29, 2020
How Belonging Impacts This Extraordinary Life with Kevin Monroe
Oct 22, 2020
Gratitude Infusion with Kerry Wekelo
Oct 15, 2020
Leading Like a Woman with Deborah Smith Pegues
Oct 08, 2020
Servant Leadership
Oct 01, 2020
Compassion Makes a Difference with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak
Sep 24, 2020
Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
Sep 17, 2020
Be Intentional About Integrity In Business with Rob Chesnut
Sep 10, 2020
The Relationship Between Leadership and Adversity with Jim Kouzes
Sep 03, 2020
From Boss to Leader
Aug 27, 2020
Family is Everything with Dr David Schramm
Aug 20, 2020
Creating Courageous Cultures with Karin Hurt
Aug 13, 2020
How to be a Humble Leader with Edgar & Peter Schein
Aug 06, 2020
How I Got There with JT McCormick
Jul 30, 2020
Humanocracy with Gary Hamel
Jul 23, 2020
The Power of Higher Purpose with Robert Quinn
Jul 16, 2020
The Human Moment with Dr. Amy Bradley
Jul 09, 2020
Leading by Example with Jay Perry
Jul 02, 2020
The Amare Way with Moshe Engelberg
Jun 25, 2020
Harnessing the Power of Our Shared Humanity with Adam Waytz
Jun 18, 2020
Toward A Racially Just Workplace with Laura Morgan Roberts
Jun 11, 2020
Unleashing Empowerment Leadership with Frances Frei
Jun 04, 2020
Becoming a Mindful Leader with Marc Lesser
May 28, 2020
Getting In The C.A.R. with Monte Williams
May 21, 2020
Awakening Compassion at Work with Dr. Monica Worline
May 14, 2020
Celebrating 30 Years of Effectiveness with Stephen M. R. Covey
May 07, 2020
Psychological Safety with Dr. Timothy Clark
Apr 30, 2020
Finding Your Authentic Voice with Kevin Hancock
Apr 23, 2020
Everybody Matters with Matthew Emerzian
Apr 16, 2020
The Visionary Leader with Michael Hyatt
Apr 09, 2020
It’s Important To Be Likable with Charn McAllister
Apr 02, 2020
Ask For The Help You Need with Dr. Wayne Baker
Mar 26, 2020
Redefining Talent Acquisition with Ankur Gopal
Mar 19, 2020
Leaning Into The Uncomfortable with Todd Palmer
Mar 12, 2020
Gratitude Makes a Difference with Chester Elton
Mar 05, 2020
Toward A Racially Just Workplace with Laura Morgan Roberts
Feb 27, 2020
Going All In with Robb Holman
Feb 20, 2020
What Drives Human Behavior with Dr. Mara Klemich
Feb 13, 2020
The Power of Empathy with Michael Ventura
Feb 06, 2020
A New Way To Think About Conflict with Dr. Nate Regier
Jan 30, 2020
Women Advocating For Change with Mikaela Kiner
Jan 23, 2020
REPLAY - Become Part of a Growing Movement with Mike Vacanti
Jan 16, 2020
Creating Value By Putting Humans First with Mike Vacanti
Jan 09, 2020
Experience Conflict Freedom with Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler
Jan 02, 2020
The Power of a Healing Organization with Raj Sisodia
Dec 19, 2019
There’s A Place For Love In Business with Dave Mortensen
Dec 12, 2019
Leading By Elevating Others with John Eades
Dec 05, 2019
The Best of 2019 with Marcel Schwantes
Nov 21, 2019
Leading With Imagination with Brian Paradis
Nov 14, 2019
Extraordinary Leadership with Jacqueline Carter
Nov 07, 2019
Building a High-Growth Team with Whitney Johnson
Oct 31, 2019
Activating the Seeking System with Dan Cable
Oct 24, 2019
Relationomics with Dr. Randy Ross
Oct 17, 2019
Connect First with Melanie Katzman
Oct 10, 2019
Love is Just Good Business with Steve Farber
Oct 03, 2019
Building the Bonds of Trust with Joel Peterson
Sep 26, 2019
Helping People Change with Richard Boyatzis
Sep 19, 2019
How Women Rise with Sally Helgesen
Sep 12, 2019
Vulnerability is Self-Disclosure with Dr. Carol Grannis
Sep 05, 2019
Employee Engagement Starts in the Brain with Dr. Melissa Hughes
Aug 29, 2019
Servant-Leadership is Love in Action with Harold MacDowell
Aug 22, 2019
Radical Self-Inquiry with Jerry Colonna
Aug 15, 2019
Can Cleaning Toilets Create Leaders? Welcome Back Love in Action Nation!
Aug 08, 2019
The Benefits of Love in the Workplace with Renée Smith
Aug 01, 2019
The Building Blocks of Organizational Culture with Jim Harter
Jun 27, 2019
The Physiological Impacts of Bad Management with Mark C. Crowley
Jun 20, 2019
How to be Happy at Work with Dr. Annie McKee
Jun 13, 2019
The Ladder is Broken with Julie Winkle Giulioni
Jun 06, 2019
Are Women Better Leaders with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
May 30, 2019
Rebooting Your Company with Doug Conant
May 23, 2019
What You’re Getting Wrong About Leadership with Ashley Goodall
May 16, 2019
We’re All In This Together with Terry Turner
May 09, 2019
Become Part of a Growing Movement with Mike Vacanti
May 02, 2019
Being a Chief Heart Officer with Claude Silver
Apr 25, 2019
The Extraordinary Power of Caring with Bob Chapman
Apr 18, 2019
Creating Joy at Work with Rich Sheridan
Apr 11, 2019
How to Lead with Love with Howard Behar
Apr 04, 2019
Servant Leadership is Something You Do with Ken Blanchard
Mar 28, 2019
How to Bring Your Human to Work with Erica Keswin
Mar 21, 2019
Why We Named it Love in Action
Mar 11, 2019