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A World of Difference
A World of Difference
A World of Difference is a leadership podcast for senior executives who know that culture, trust, and human systems are now decisive competitive advantages,and that blind spots at the top carry real risk. Hosted by Lori Adams-Brown, Strategic Transformation Executive and global leadership advisor, this podcast goes beneath surface-level leadership trends to examine what actually drives performance, engagement, and resilience in today’s complex, high-pressure organizations. These conversations reveal the patterns many leaders sense, but rarely have time or space to fully examine. Each episode helps CEOs, CHROs, and global teams: Identify hidden cultural dynamics and leadership blind spots Understand why well-intentioned change efforts stall or fail Navigate burnout, silence, and disengagement without sacrificing performance Build psychological safety, trust, and accountability at scale Develop future-of-work leadership skills that translate across industries and cultures Drawing on decades of experience working across global systems, Lori brings a rare blend of research-based insight, cross-cultural fluency, and executive-level clarity. This is not theory for theory’s sake. It’s practical, human-centered leadership intelligence for those responsible for people, strategy, and outcomes. A World of Difference is especially relevant for leaders operating in: Global and matrixed organizations Periods of transformation, growth, or uncertainty Talent retention and workforce trust challenges Post-burnout and post-crisis environments These are the conversations many leadership teams wish they were having about power, voice, boundaries, and the real human cost of “business as usual.” Listening isn’t just informative; it sharpens decision-making and challenges assumptions that no longer serve today’s workforce. If you are responsible for leading people through complexity, and want to avoid costly cultural blind spots, this podcast is for you.
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A World of Difference is a leadership podcast that delves into the complexities of culture, trust, and human systems. Hosted by Lori Adams-Brown, it offers invaluable insights for senior executives seeking to enhance performance, engagement, and resilience in today's dynamic organizations.

The ROI of Kindness: How Neurodivergent Talent Is Reshaping the Tech Workplace with CEO Tara May (Encore)
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The ROI of Kindness: How Neurodivergent Talent Is Reshaping the Tech Workplace with CEO Tara May (Encore)

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July 21, 2026

The ROI of Kindness: How Neurodivergent Talent Is Reshaping the Tech Workplace with CEO Tara May ...

What if the traits that get someone labeled difficult in one workplace are exactly what makes them extraordinary in another? Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a technology company where more than 90 percent of the team is autistic, joins us to talk about what she calls the ROI of kindness, and why building for neurodivergent talent makes every workplace better.



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Why Tara calls it “the ROI of kindness,” and what that means for the bottom line

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July 21, 2026

The ROI of Kindness: How Neurodivergent Talent Is Reshaping the Tech Workplace with CEO Tara May (Encore)

What if the traits that get someone labeled difficult in one workplace are exactly what makes them extraordinary in another? Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a technology company where more than 90 percent of the team is autistic, joins us to talk about what she calls the ROI of kindness, and why building for neurodivergent talent makes every workplace better. In this episode Why Tara calls it “the ROI of kindness,” and what that means for the bottom line The “spiky cognitive profile” reframe: wh
July 14, 2026

Lean On, Not Just Lean In: What Princeton Research Reveals About Workplace Burnout with Karen Tay

Karen Tay built a peer-support program for women navigating workplace bullying and burnout, ran it through Princeton research, and found something a lot of managers don't expect: the problem usually isn't a lack of effort. It's a lack of support. In this Leading Through Change encore, Karen and Lori unpack what Karen's Princeton-backed research found about workplace adversity, why women in the senior-manager to senior-director range are most likely to drop out of the workforce, and what actua
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July 14, 2026

Lean On, Not Just Lean In: What Princeton Research Reveals About Workplace Burnout with Karen Tay (Encore)

Karen Tay built a peer-support program for women navigating workplace bullying and burnout, ran it through Princeton research, and found something a lot of managers don't expect: the problem usually isn't a lack of effort. It's a lack of support. In this Leading Through Change encore, Karen and Lori unpack what Karen's Princeton-backed research found about workplace adversity, why women in the senior-manager to senior-director range are most likely to drop out of the workforce, and what actua
July 13, 2026

Leading Through Change: Our July Encore Series Begins

Every summer, we take a short pause from new interviews and revisit a handful of conversations that deserve a second listen. This year's theme is Leading Through Change, four encore episodes chosen because the world keeps handing leaders more change…
July 7, 2026

The Human Is The Loop, Not Just In It: Leading Authentically in the AI Revolution with Allison Sh...

AI is changing every part of how leaders communicate, and Allison Shapira has a warning worth hearing: don't outsource your voice to it. In this conversation, we get into her framework for using AI to amplify authentic leadership instead of replacing it, and why she insists the human isn't just in the loop, the human is the loop. In this episode • Why “the human is the loop, not just in it” reframes how leaders should think about AI •

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July 13, 2026

Leading Through Change: Our July Encore Series Begins

Every summer, we take a short pause from new interviews and revisit a handful of conversations that deserve a second listen. This year's theme is Leading Through Change, four encore episodes chosen because the world keeps handing leaders more change…
May 9, 2025

What Is Authentic Leadership? 7 Lessons from Podcast Guests

What Is Authentic Leadership? 7 Lessons from Podcast Guests By Lori Adams-Brown In a world filled with noise and pressure, authentic leadership rises as a refreshing alternative—one that centers purpose, empathy, and integrity. On the A World of D…
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About the Host

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Lori Adams-Brown

Podcast Host &. Executive Producer

Lori Adams-Brown is Director, Global Talent Development in a Silicon Valley tech company. She hosts the top 5% global podcast A World of Difference, where she interviews authentic leaders about their unique differences and encouraging us all to make a difference around the world together. She is an international speaker and consultant with over 20 years of global management work experience from living and working on 3 continents. She sits on the Silicon Valley Executive Board of How Women Lead and on the board of Justice Revival in Washington, D.C.

Raised in international schools in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and having lived and worked in Southeast Asia for 20 years, Lori has led cross-functional global teams to do everything from tsunami relief to community development to business. As a former international relief & development leader, she has led distributed global teams in multiple countries where she learned to speak six languages. She has spoken to audiences in Singapore, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and all over the US. She holds a BA in both Sociology and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

Her happy place is sipping a flat white coffee and having a deep conversation while enjoying either a beach or mountain vacation with the love of her life, Jason, their urbanite TCK teens, and rescue dog.

Reviews

Thoughtful and Refreshing

"Lori does a great job creating thoughtful conversations that go deeper than the typical leadership podcast. A World of Difference looks at the human side of work, culture, and leadership in a way tha…"

Dave | March 9, 2026

Unique - Deep - Thought Provoking - Easily Applied Theories

"Lori does a great job of asking deep questions and probing to receive advice that is easily practiced. She is motivating and an expert at her craft."

Jennifer | Feb. 4, 2026

Fun conversations!

"Enjoy the conversations, the insights and take aways!"

Mita Mallick | Nov. 6, 2025

A joyous listen each time

"I recently met Lori and had the privilege of being a guest on A World of Difference. In preparing for our conversation, I spent hours listening to past episodes, and was struck by Lori’s extraordinar…"

Amira Barger | Oct. 24, 2025

Real talk and actual interviews

"I really appreciated how Lori is able to have a conversation that balances her sharing her own story and the guest sharing their perspectives. The topics are interesting and relatable."

mareia.life | Oct. 10, 2025

Finding Freedom: Owning Our Stories, Setting Boundaries, and Leading with Strength

"Being a guest on Lori Adams-Brown’s podcast was a truly meaningful experience. Our conversation was both personal and professional—deep, poignant, and necessary. For thought leaders and listeners who…"

Michelle the Change Architect | March 14, 2025

Great to be a guest

"Loved being a guest on Lori’s show. She made it a smooth and comfortable conversation. Lori’s got her hands in all sort of interesting and important initiatives and she brings a ton to the conversati…"

Akoller919 | June 6, 2025

Wonderful host, rich conversation

"I was a guest on A World of Difference and loved the experience. Lori is warm, insightful, and knowledgeable host who facilitates fantastic conversations."

6455buncat | June 10, 2025

Your Guide to Navigate a Toxic Workplace

"I had such a great time joining this episode to talk about a topic that’s near and dear to my heart - navigating toxic work environments and building psychologically safe, respectful workplaces. A…"

Catherine Mattice | June 18, 2025

Yes! Misalignment is Expensive! (Ep. Yvonne Jackson)

"Thanks for having me on your show. If even one team uses what we discussed to better align their strategy with their business priorities, I’ll consider it time well spent. Because misalignment is exp…"

Yvonne Jackson | SocialEDG Co. | Aug. 13, 2025

Love hearing diverse perspectives

"Lori is such a fabulous host and asks great questions of her guests, who come from such a huge variety of backgrounds."

Holly Fletcher | Aug. 28, 2025

LOVED IT!

"This was my first time listening to this podcast but it will not be my last!!!! Lori, thanks so much for making this world a little better!"

Tricia Edwards | Sept. 10, 2025

A podcast that shines light and brings hope to many!

"Lori is a gifted podcast host, pulling out gems and wisdom from her guests on important topics we all face in today's world."

Dr. Laura | Sept. 15, 2025

Great host!

"I really enjoyed being a guest on the show. Lori does a wonderful job of leading the conversation keeping her audience in mind."

Steve Fredlund | May 3, 2022

Stories that are making a difference!

"Listening and learning from all of the unique perspectives each week is always a highlight of my week. Lori does a great job of challenging us to think differently and get outside of our comfort zon…"

MelShep | April 2, 2022

Great podcast!

"I really enjoy this podcast! The host has traveled all over and you’ll listen to really relevant , thought provoking discussions!"

BBB52519 | Jan. 31, 2021

Best new podcast of 2020

"The discussions on these podcasts are real, relevant, and relatable. Looking forward to many, many more episodes."

TCK Mom | Aug. 4, 2020

Love this podcast!!!!

"This podcast is led by someone who has some amazing experiences growing up in Venezuela and then working in Indonesia and Singapore for 20 years. She is an excellent communicator and story teller. Lo…"

lando1973 | Aug. 4, 2020

One of my favorite podcasts

"I love this idea and the discussions Would 100% recommend it"

big brain :) | July 24, 2020

Such a great podcast

"This podcast truly lives up to its name by delivering thought-provoking content that opens up new avenues of understanding. Lori’s meaningful conversations about our diverse world is a delight to lis…"

AshCapsho | July 14, 2023

Packed with nuggets

"I am loving this podcast! Lori is so good at interviewing her guests…and she generously shares her window into the interesting conversations with us podcast listeners. I feel like we all need a Lori …"

WorkThatsWorthIt | June 7, 2025

Sleep Talking with Dr Krakow

"Lori is a fantastic interviewer as well as having the knack for bringing up personal experiences with sleep to keep things in conversation mode. As much as I love teaching, conversations are so much …"

Barry Krakow | Aug. 20, 2023

Weaving it all together

"One of the things I love most about this podcast is that it brings together so many different threads: politics, religion, self-help, organizing for change, etc. In a world so focused on individual p…"

Andrew Lang | May 20, 2024

Unique, insightful conversations

"Lori Adams-Brown brings together an incredibly diverse range of guests, curating conversations that offer leadership insights and give cause for reflection. Each episode is thought-provoking and o…"

Sally J Clarke | June 28, 2026
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