The Walker Webcast Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author
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Feb 5, 2026 Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for studying trust and teams, joins to unpack leadership, why some teams outperform others, the role of psychological safety versus vision, his anonymous Influencers Dinner experiment, and how AI can coach teams. Short, vivid stories illuminate what builds belonging and multiplies team performance.
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Followers Follow A Belief In A New Future
- People follow leaders because they make them feel there will be a new and better future.
- That feeling matters more than personality traits like extroversion or specific leadership credentials.
Teams Buffer Strong But Harsh Leaders
- Star CEOs can inspire through disproportionate super-skills even if they lack psychological safety.
- Effective teams compensate by surrounding such leaders with emotionally intelligent colleagues.
Design Events To Remove Status Comparisons
- Limit dinner guest overlap by industry to prevent status comparisons and encourage genuine connection.
- Use diverse backgrounds so people can't easily compare achievements and instead focus on conversation.
