1152: Carmen Leiser - "Build Better. Together."

1152: Carmen Leiser - "Build Better. Together."

From Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond by Lou Diamond

March 31, 2026 · 29 min · Season 2026 · Episode 1152

About this episode

Carmen Leiser discusses the hidden vulnerabilities of leadership and the importance of genuine connection and support among leaders.

What if the leaders we all admire—those seemingly unstoppable CEOs and visionaries—are actually more isolated and vulnerable than anyone imagines? Lou Diamond sits down with Carmen Leiser, organizational psychologist and leader at the Movi Collective, to reveal why the mask of confidence so many leaders wear can be both powerful and deeply exhausting—and why removing it just might transform leadership for the better. Together, they break down the paradox of leadership performance, discuss the rise of peer-driven psychological safety, and share actionable insights on how leaders can foster genuine connection, personal growth, and resilience in themselves and their teams. Carmen also takes us inside the Movi Collective: a global community redefining what it means to network, support, and grow—both professionally and personally. Listeners will discover: The hidden toll of leadership “performance” (03:27) How vulnerability, when balanced, creates unstoppable teams (04:58) What makes Movi Collective radically different from traditional “networking” groups (09:10) The life-changing impact of peer “nucleus” groups for high performers (15:32) Carmen’s personal journey, favorite…

People in this episode

Host: Lou Diamond

Guest: Carmen Leiser

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • vulnerability
  • psychological safety
  • peer support
  • personal growth
  • networking

Keywords

  • leadership performance
  • vulnerability
  • peer-driven
  • psychological safety
  • Movi Collective
  • networking
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Movi Collective

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