Discover the Future of Leadership


In this podcast, Sebastian Morgner engages in open dialogue with top decision-makers and thought leaders about how to activate people, steer organizations, and achieve desirable goals. Topics include the future of work, moral questions in business life, and societal and technological trends that require new business models and strategies.

The focus is on the personal journeys and key insights of the guests.

What Makes This Leadership Podcast Unique?


Führung im 21. Jahrhundert – Zeit für eine neue Ära?
Leadership means overcoming complex challenges and making decisions through uncertainty. How do you deal with this confidently – and how does it affect those in leadership positions?

Sebastian Morgner’s guests speak from the heart and from experience. They describe their day-to-day life as leaders, their personal expectations for the future and reflect on the successes and setbacks of the past. Through this podcast series, listeners will come to know the people behind the positions and will learn to recognise thought patterns and decision-making processes that may help them in their own lives.

For more than a decade, the Future of Leadership Initiative (FLI) have been bringing together experienced leaders with promising new talent to explore the topic of leadership and future viability.

This podcast Is for anyone who want to lead and make a difference. Be inspired, and let these fascinating stories motivate you to make courageous decisions in your own life.

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New Leadership Podcast – Guests Redefining Leadership


In recent years, we have had the chance to learn from outstanding personalities.

These include Wikipedia co-founder immy Wales, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner, Miss Germany 2023 Kira Geiss, Harvard Professor Barbara Kellerman, economic philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Flixbus co-founder Jochen Engert, psychologist Barry Schwartz, long-time Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser and many others.

About the Host of the New Leadership Podcast: Sebastian Morgner



Sebastian Morgner is co-founder of the Future of Leadership Initiative, Managing Partner of the MLI Leadership Institute, author, and strategy coach. For over twenty years, he has accompanied leadership teams in strategy activation and transformation processes. As a strategy coach, he supports executives in decision-making.

The Wirtschaftswoche magazine wrote in its cover story “You Can Do Better” (Issue 12 on the topic of coaching, March 2021) about him: "It is the candid words that distinguish a coach like Morgner from a manager and can enrich the exchange between the two.".

He is the author of the book “Expedition Zukunft: How We Can Use Chance to Master Uncertainty and Complexity.” This book is aimed at leaders and young talents who want to use their leadership role effectively. Based on insights from neuroscience, the MLI Leadership Institute has developed a leadership concept that unites employees with diverse attitudes into a productive community: for a successful expedition towards the future.

He looks back on a career in the financial industry, was a marketing board member at a European major bank before becoming self-employed, and is a trained coach, mental trainer, and speaker. Sebastian Morgner lives with his wife, three daughters, and dog Fritz at Ammersee near Munich.


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FAQ New Leadership Podcast

What is the New Leadership Podcast?

The New Leadership Podcast is a series of conversations moderated by Sebastian Morgner. Here, top decision-makers and thought leaders discuss current leadership topics, trends, and strategies. Learn how leading personalities activate people, steer organizations, and achieve desirable goals.

Who is the New Leadership Podcast for?

The New Leadership Podcast is aimed at leaders, young talents, and anyone interested in modern leadership topics. Whether you already hold a leadership position or are preparing for such a role, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration.

Where can I listen to the New Leadership Podcast?

You can listen to the New Leadership Podcast on all major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. You will find these links on this page to access the respective streaming services.

Who are the guests on the New Leadership Podcast?

The New Leadership Podcast features both influential CEOs and dedicated employees as guests. Previous guests have included Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, Miss Germany 2023 Kira Geiss, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, and Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner.

How can I contact the New Leadership Podcast team?

If you have questions or suggestions for the podcast or want to schedule a podcast recording, you can reach us via the contact form on our website. We look forward to your feedback!