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Derek Champagne interviews Dr. Scott Hutcheson about applying biohacking principles to leadership.

Derek Champagne talks with Dr. Scott Hutcheson, author of Biohacking Leadership. Scott Hutcheson , PhD is a biosocial scientist and senior lecturer at Purdue University, where his teaching, research, and professional practice centers on leadership, team, and organizational performance through the lens of the biology of behavior. His work in biosocial sciences explores how biological systems interact with social behavior to shape how we lead, collaborate, and adapt. Dr. Hutcheson brings this perspective to leaders and organizations navigating complex, fast-changing environments. A personal health diagnosis several years ago deepened his professional interest in the biology of behavior. After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Hutchesonturned to biohacking—using data, behavior change, and biological feedback loops—to manage the disease. That lived experience sparked a powerful insight: the same principles that optimize the body can optimize leadership. This became the foundation of his current work: applying biohacking principles to how leaders signal presence, build trust, and create conditions for collective success. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hutcheson has…

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Host: Derek Champagne

Guest: Dr. Scott Hutcheson

Topics covered

• biohacking
• leadership
• organizational performance
• behavioral science
• team dynamics

Keywords

• biohacking
• leadership
• behavior change
• organizational performance
• team collaboration

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Organizations: Purdue University, White House, Fortune 400

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