Building Human-Centered Cultures: Insights from Extraordinary Women Radio Wisdom Works

Our CEO, Renee Moorefield, PhD, MCC, recently joined Kami Guildner on Extraordinary Women Radio for a rich conversation about what it truly means to thrive as a leader in today’s complex world. The discussion explored how leaders can move beyond burnout culture to create environments where both people and purpose flourish together.

Kami Guildner, a seasoned entrepreneur and coach, hosts this podcast to inspire women to lead with greater impact and authenticity. Her work with purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders made for an engaging dialogue with Renee about the intersection of personal wellbeing and organizational transformation.

“When people start to take care of themselves, there is a natural tendency to start to care for other people and to care for the planet.”—Renee Moorefield, Wisdom Works CEO

Key Highlights from the Conversation

The Oxygen Mask Principle: Leaders who prioritize their own wellbeing—including vision, purpose, and self-regulation practices—naturally create more supportive environments for others to thrive, radiating positive energy instead of fear and stress
Science-Backed Performance: Research from the University of Oxford Center for Wellbeing shows that companies committed to employee wellbeing consistently outperform the S&P 500, proving that caring for people and sustainable profit are inseparable
Transformational Leadership Evolution: Moving from transactional “command and control” approaches to transformational leadership that empowers everyone to be a leader, shifting from individual leadership to collective empowerment and systems thinking
Practical Thriving Practices: Simple, daily actions like moments of awe and appreciation, intentional movement, quality sleep habits, and meaningful social connections that support both individual resilience and leadership effectiveness
From Competition to Collaboration: Embracing abundance thinking over zero-sum competition, recognizing that there’s plenty of work to go around and organizations can lift each other up through mutual support and resource sharing

The conversation also touched on Renee’s journey from initially considering the medical field to becoming a global leadership strategist, and how Wisdom Works Group has spent 26 years developing leaders and cultures that prioritize human thriving as a pathway to sustainable results.