INSPIRE LEADER Spotlight Series
Celebrating Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI
A series dedicated to recognizing leaders who exemplify emotional intelligence, adaptability, and people-first impact in modern organizations.
INSPIRE LEADER Spotlight Series
Celebrating Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI
A series dedicated to recognizing leaders who exemplify emotional intelligence, adaptability, and people-first impact in modern organizations.
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INSPIRE LEADERS™ Spotlight Series |
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Coming in May 2026
The Power of Human-Centric Leadership
As automation accelerates and AI reshapes how we work, emotionally intelligent leadership is becoming a core differentiator. High EQ leaders inspire trust, navigate uncertainty with clarity, and build connected, resilient teams capable of real transformation.
The INSPIRE LEADERS™ Spotlight Series celebrates these leaders.
They are innovators of the human side of leadership — modeling what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, accountability, and purpose.
Each story we feature is more than recognition.
It’s a roadmap for the future of leadership.
Nominate a Leader & Join the Conversation!
Do you know a leader — past or present — who has demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence and meaningful impact in the face of disruption? We want to hear their story.
INSPIRE LEADERS™ Spotlight Series Experience
1. Live Panel Events
Engaging virtual conversations featuring nominated leaders as they discuss the essential skills shaping modern leadership.
Join our live, quarterly panel discussions as we explore what leadership truly requires in today’s evolving workplace.
2. Leader Archives & Insights
Missed a live session? Explore recordings from past INSPIRE LEADERS Spotlight conversations and gain insight from leaders who exemplify emotional intelligence, adaptability, and human-centered leadership.
This panel explores how emotional intelligence, organizational insight, and AI literacy are reshaping what leadership requires today.
With perspectives from AI, Learning & Development, and People & Culture, the conversation focuses on the human skills leaders need to build trust, navigate uncertainty, and lead effectively in a changing world.
Viewers will leave with practical reframes and grounded insights they can apply immediately.
Featured Panelists:
❇️ Roger Lam | CEO, Ordify AI
❇️ Justin Roscoe | VP Learning & Organizational Development, California Credit Union
❇️ Anna Marie Samson | VP Learning, People & Culture, Nothing Bundt Cakes
3. Community Spotlights
A rotating spotlight celebrating leaders who exemplify the emotional intelligence and human-centered behaviors today’s workplaces need most.
Share your story when nominating a leader.
Turning Inspiration Into Action
The leaders we spotlight consistently demonstrate the emotional intelligence, accountability, adaptability, and communication skills that shape high-performing cultures.
At INSPIRE, we help organizations build these same capabilities within their own teams through the EQ Lab™ — a practical, science-backed development path that turns leadership insight into measurable growth.
Ready to Get Involved?
Join an upcoming live event, nominate a leader, or explore EQ Labs to bring high-EQ leadership development into your organization.