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Leadership Journeys [262] - David Lapin - "Boundaries don’t divide us—they give us the space to define who we are."

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Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta
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Dec 22, 2025
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Summary

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name. In this episode, Sumit Gupta sits down with David Lapin to explore what it really takes to lead with depth, purpose, and humanity in a world that’s moving faster than ever. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “keep up” while craving more meaning in your work, this conversation will hit home. David brings a rare blend of ancient wisdom and modern leadership insight, showing how real influence comes from presence, inner clarity, and authentic connection. Together, they unpack why so many leaders feel lonely, how to build environments where people feel safe to speak truthfully, and why slowing down might actually accelerate your growth. If you’re ready to lead with more courage, more soul, and more impact — this episode is your new compass. You can find David Lapin at the links below https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlapin/ https://lapininternational.com/ In the interview, David shares "Leadership is the ability to inspire people to think, act, or feel differently without ever forcing them." "Technology can spread information fast, but only human connection can transmit energy and trust." "Every person carries a spark of greatness — leadership is helping them uncover it." "We're more digitally connected than ever, yet lonelier than we've ever been. Leaders must bridge that gap."…