{"podcast":{"title":"Fringe by PeopleForward Network","slug":"fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523","podcast_index_feed_id":5984523,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/455616/rss","website_url":"https://peopleforwardnetwork.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/3/4/4/73442e63c4bda95e16c3140a3186d450/Cover_Graphic_4.png","author":"Nikki Lewallen Gregory","episode_count":153,"summary":"Fringe is a collection of content to educate and inspire you on your leadership journey. Whether it's talent acquisition, well-being, or the future of work- Fringe by PFN has content to support you on your development journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T18:17:39.837714+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523"},"episode":{"title":"Work Doesn't Work (Anymore) on Gut + Science: Why Relationships Matter Most with Laurie Cozart","slug":"work-doesn-t-work-anymore-on-gut-science-why-relationships-matter-most-with-laurie-cozart","published_at":"2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523/work-doesn-t-work-anymore-on-gut-science-why-relationships-matter-most-with-laurie-cozart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523","url":"https://fringebypfn.libsyn.com/work-doesnt-work-anymore-on-gut-science-why-relationships-matter-most-with-laurie-cozart","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fringebypfn/2_19_Fringe_WDWA_First_ep_promo.mp3?dest-id=3833733","summary":"What if the secret to better leadership isn't about doing more, but being more human? In this episode of Work Doesn't Work (Anymore), Dr. Ryan Darby sits down with leadership expert and founder of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions, Laurie Cozart. With over 10,000 individuals and 500 teams coached, Laurie brings deep insights on how leaders can thrive in today's complex and rapidly changing workplace. Together, they unpack why hero leadership is outdated, why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill, and how vulnerability and relationship-building are actually strategic advantages. Laurie shares stories from her own journey and introduces practical, neuroscience-backed tools for fostering resilient leadership, trust-filled teams, and simplified work cultures that don't burn people out. If you're tired of the noise and looking to build magic teams that feel good and perform better, this conversation is your playbook. Additional Resources: Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn Followed Brain Squared Leadership Solutions on LinkedIn Learn more about Brain Squared Leadership Solutions Connect with Dr. Ryan Darby for continued leadership insights Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow Gut + Science wherever you get your podcasts for more from Work Doesn't Work (Anymore) Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Hero leadership quietly exhausts everyone Clarity is kindness and performance fuel Relationships make hard tasks feel easy Vulnerability builds trust, not weakness Emotional safety drives resilience and engagement","meta_description":"What if the secret to better leadership isn't about doing more, but being more human? In this episode of Work Doesn't Work (Anymore), Dr. Ryan Darby sits…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2236,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523/episodes/work-doesn-t-work-anymore-on-gut-science-why-relationships-matter-most-with-laurie-cozart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fringe-by-peopleforward-network-5984523/work-doesn-t-work-anymore-on-gut-science-why-relationships-matter-most-with-laurie-cozart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}