A World of Difference
A World of Difference is a leadership podcast for senior leaders rethinking how we manage and lead, across industries, cultures and every part of the business. Host Lori Adams-Brown, a strategic transformation executive and global leadership advisor, goes beneath surface-level trends to explore what really drives performance, trust and resilience. Practical, human-centered conversations for anyone leading people through complexity.
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A World of Difference is a leadership podcast that dives deep 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.
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Latest Episodes
Oct. 22, 2026
Have you ever felt smaller around a leader who talked constantly about being "broken" and
Have you ever felt smaller around a leader who talked constantly about being "broken" and "authentic"?
Therapist Dr. Chuck DeGroat calls it fauxnerability: vulnerability performed for an audience instead of offered in relationship.
Real vulnerability connects us. Performed vulnerability shrinks everyone in the room, including the leader.
New A World of Difference podcast episode with Chuck, on his new book Who You're Becoming.
Link in bio.
#narcissisticleadership #toxicleadership #psycholog
Therapist Dr. Chuck DeGroat calls it fauxnerability: vulnerability performed for an audience instead of offered in relationship.
Real vulnerability connects us. Performed vulnerability shrinks everyone in the room, including the leader.
New A World of Difference podcast episode with Chuck, on his new book Who You're Becoming.
Link in bio.
#narcissisticleadership #toxicleadership #psycholog
Oct. 22, 2026
Chuck on the Fragility of Narcissism and the Lack of Reckoning
When feedback lands hard, what is your first question?
Therapist and author Dr. Chuck DeGroat has spent more than 25 years helping leaders do the inner work. He notices that when leaders are challenged, the first reflex is often defensive: “Why are they going after us?” That reflex is fragility, and Chuck names his own place in it as a late middle-aged white man.
For leaders who want to grow, this is the turning point. Fragility asks how to protect yourself. Character asks what you can learn a
Therapist and author Dr. Chuck DeGroat has spent more than 25 years helping leaders do the inner work. He notices that when leaders are challenged, the first reflex is often defensive: “Why are they going after us?” That reflex is fragility, and Chuck names his own place in it as a late middle-aged white man.
For leaders who want to grow, this is the turning point. Fragility asks how to protect yourself. Character asks what you can learn a
Oct. 20, 2026
How to Vote for Character, Not Charisma: Courage and Integrity in a Narcissistic Age with Dr. Chu...
Have you ever followed a leader who shared their struggles on stage, said all the right things about brokenness, and still left everyone around them feeling smaller? Therapist and professor Dr. Chuck DeGroat has a name for that: fauxnerability.
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming, for an honest conversation about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communities and nonprofits, and the slow work of building real char
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming, for an honest conversation about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communities and nonprofits, and the slow work of building real char
Oct. 20, 2026
How to Vote for Character, Not Charisma: Courage & Integrity in a Narcissistic Age Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Why do so many leaders who talk about vulnerability leave people feeling smaller? Therapist Dr. Chuck DeGroat names it "fauxnerability" and shows how to spot it.
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age (Tyndale), which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. He and Lori Adams-Brown talk about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communiti
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age (Tyndale), which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. He and Lori Adams-Brown talk about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communiti
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Oct. 20, 2026
How to Vote for Character, Not Charisma: Courage and Integrity in a Narcissistic Age with Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Have you ever followed a leader who shared their struggles on stage, said all the right things about brokenness, and still left everyone around them feeling smaller? Therapist and professor Dr. Chuck DeGroat has a name for that: fauxnerability.
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming, for an honest conversation about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communities and nonprofits, and the slow work of building real charac
Chuck returns to A World of Difference the day after launching his new book, Who You're Becoming, for an honest conversation about narcissism in leadership across tech, politics, faith communities and nonprofits, and the slow work of building real charac
Oct. 18, 2026
Enneagram 5 Mistyped as an 8? Why It Happens at Work Joey Schewee #podcast #psychology #leadership
Can an Enneagram Five be mistaken for an Eight at work? Joey Schewee explains why Fives may appear confident and task-focused in roles where they feel knowledgeable, and how that can contribute to mistyping and stereotypes about Eights.
The Enneagram is more than a label: it can help explain the motivations behind workplace behavior. Understanding those motivations may help teams communicate more clearly without putting people in a box.
Watch for: Why some Fives may be mistaken for Eights in c
The Enneagram is more than a label: it can help explain the motivations behind workplace behavior. Understanding those motivations may help teams communicate more clearly without putting people in a box.
Watch for: Why some Fives may be mistaken for Eights in c
Recent Blog Posts
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…
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…
About the Host
Lori Adams-Brown
Podcast Host & Executive Producer
Lori Adams-Brown is a strategic transformation executive with more than 15 years of global C-suite advisory experience. She has worked across six continents, lived on three, and speaks six languages, including over a decade as an expat in Indonesia and Singapore. Her work centers on a gap most organizations underinvest in: the human capital and behavioral science layer that determines whether AI adoption actually sticks, or quietly erodes trust and burns people out.
Lori is the founder of Brava Global Advisory, where she helps global enterprises align HI and AI transformation with the people leading it. She holds a master's degree in intercultural studies and built her career doing on-the-ground work in 33 countries, from government liaison work in Indonesia to leadership program design at Fortune 500 companies.
A World of Difference draws on that global lens, bringing listeners conversations with leaders navigating change across cultures, industries, and continents. The show ranks in the top 3% of podcasts globally, with more than 153,000 downloads across 300+ episodes and listeners in 100+ countries.
When she's not recording, Lori can be found near the coast in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her husband, three young adults and her rescue dog Luna.
Reviews
A Rare Kind of Interviewer
There are people who interview you. And then there are people who create the kind of space where you find yourself thinking more deeply as you answer. Lori Adams-Brown is the latter. One of the things I most appreciate about Lori is her extraordinary curiosity. After decades of global leadership experience, she still enters a conversation open to discovering something she didn’t know before. She listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, puts her guests at ease, and then gives them the space
- Karen Zeigler
- Oct. 7, 2026
Great speaking with Lori Adams-Brown in her podcast "A World of Difference"
Joining Lori Adams-Brown on A World of Difference was one of the most meaningful conversations I have had recently. Lori has a gift for asking questions that invite real reflection, not just talking points. We moved from my journey out of humble roots in Cameroon to Silicon Valley leadership into a conversation about what responsible AI actually requires in practice. Her curiosity and depth made space for nuance that most interviews rush past. If you care about technology, culture, or what it
- Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne
- Sept. 1, 2026
Podcast with a brain and a heart
Lori is an insightful business leader who brings interesting people (full disclosure, including me) to talk through today's business issues. What I like most about her podcast is that she really hits on the human element. How people make a difference in how we live and work. For leaders of all sizes of organizations, this is the podcast you need to listen to if you are interested in driving performance on your team and creating a more resilient and engaged workforce.
- Edie Goldberg
- Sept. 6, 2026
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 that feels real and practical. The guests bring diverse perspectives and Lori has a talent for asking the kinds of questions that make you think differently about how organizations actually work. If you care about leadership, culture, and the future of work, this podcast is well worth your time
- 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
- 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 extraordinary ability to hold space for each guest and their lived experience. Her own global perspective shines through in every question she asks, shaped by her life beyond the bubble of the U.S. Lori approaches every dialogue with empathy, curiosity, and depth, creating a meaningful experience not only for he
- 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 are navigating how to tell their story, find their voice, and set boundaries, this podcast is a must. Lori creates a space where stories collide with the high-control religious structures we once participated in—but that’s not where the story ends. Together, we explored what it means to move forward
- 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 conversation! Tune in!
- 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. As a guest, I got to bust some of the biggest myths I hear far too often: “It’s just part of the job,” “You’re overreacting,” or the dreaded, “Don’t speak up. You’ll be seen as the problem.” Spoiler alert: none of those are true, and staying silent only fuels the dysfunction. We dug into what psych
- 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 expensive, but it doesn't have to be!
- 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 zones to make a difference in our world.
- 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. Love this podcast!
- lando1973
- Aug. 4, 2020
- 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 listen to. - Ash & The Capsho Team
- 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 in our lives!
- 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 more refreshing and informative than didactics. Well done, Lori. Thanks so much the opportunity to speak with your audience worldwide listeners.
- 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 parts, listening to folks engaging with the whole is emboldening and exciting.
- 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 offers unique perspectives on leadership, purpose, resilience, culture and the experiences that shape us. Lori has a natural curiosity that encourages her guests to share openly, making every episode engaging and educational. If you're looking for a podcast that challenges your thinking, introduces
- Sally J Clarke
- June 28, 2026
