Dive into the transformative world of leadership psychology with Sam Pepin and guest Marina Morgan, founder of The Morgan Impact. As an organizational psychologist and entrepreneur, Marina has spent over 15 years guiding founders, executives, and teams through the psychological and strategic challenges of leadership. From her early career shaping HR strategy for organizations with hundreds of thousands of employees to launching her own coaching firm in San Francisco, Marina brings a rare blend of neuroscience, business strategy, and human insight
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In this episode, Marina shares her journey from corporate leadership in Russia to entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley, exploring cultural differences in leadership, the psychology of scaling, and the hidden costs of founder burnout. She emphasizes the critical role of resilience, psychological safety, and cognitive adaptability in building organizations that can withstand uncertainty and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Listeners will learn how to avoid common blind spots during growth, cultivate resilience through daily practices, and balance the demands of leadership with personal well-being. Marina also shares her groundbreaking work on AI readiness frameworks, which focus on the human and psychological aspects of integrating new technologies into organizations.
For a deeper dive into our guest’s work, visit: https://www.themorganimpact.com
