Lead Human with Supergoop's Lauren Weinberg: Five Career Truths for Sustaining Long-Term Success (Video)

At a moment when leadership is being redefined by algorithms dashboards and accelerating AI capability the most urgent question facing professionals is not how fast can I adapt to the machine but how deeply can I stay human That is the animating premise behind Lead Human with Jack Myers ampamp Tim Spengler and it comes vividly to life in our wideranging deeply personal conversation with Lauren WeinbergLauren is not just another accomplished CMO She is one of the rare leaders who has navigated Silicon Valley media fintech and consumer brands while staying grounded in curiosity humility and purpose From her early research days at Nielsen and Comscore to senior leadership roles at Square Intuit Peloton and just recently Supergoop Laurenamp8217s career offers a masterclass in how to grow influence without losing yourself What makes this conversation essential listening is not her ramp233sumamp233 impressive as it is but her clarity about what actually sustains longterm success in life and work From the opening moments Lauren reframes leadership away from titles and toward identity Asked who she is as a human being her first answer is not amp8220executiveamp8221 or amp8220strategistamp8221 but mom learner and creator That framing sets the tone for a conversation that consistently returns to one central idea sustainable leadership is built on energy discernment and relationships not just performance metricsFor listeners navigating their own careers Lauren offers these following five tools tips and ideas that stand out as both practical and deeply human And if youamp8217re eager to stop feeding and put a stake in the heart of amp8220energy vampiresamp8221 link below to learn moreFirst protect your energy as intentionally as you manage your calendarLauren introduces a concept that resonates instantly burnout is not about hard work it is about amp8220energy vampiresamp8221 people processes and expectations that drain without replenishing Her advice is direct and personal Learn what fills your cup and defend it For her movement creative outlets like baking and flower arranging and daily routines are not indulgences They are leadership infrastructureSecond relationships are the real operating system of large organizationsWhether in media companies or productled tech firms Lauren emphasizes that marketing leaders often serve as the connective tissue across functions Success depends on understanding how different people think communicate and make decisions In an AIheavy environment this human glue becomes even more valuable not lessThird lead by listening before you lead by strategyOne of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Lauren reflects on her time at Peloton during a period of crisis and transformation Rather than assuming teams had failed she asked a different question What did you learn That shift from judgment to curiosity allowed teams to build forward without repeating the past Clear strategy matters she explains but it only works when people feel seen respected and heardFourth reframe brand versus performance as demand creation versus demand captureFor anyone working with CFOs or boards Laurenamp8217s reframing is gold She rejects the false dichotomy between brand and performance and instead explains how emotional connection creates demand which performance marketing then captures This language shift transforms internal conversations and builds alignment across finance marketing and leadership teamsFifth go wide on AI learning and cultivate discernmentLauren is explicit do not wait for permission Use all the tools Experiment broadly Learn prompting Follow smart thinkers Most importantly build discernment AI can accelerate learning but only humans can judge what is true useful and meaningful Leaders she argues must create safe spaces for teams to explore AI together rather than waiting for topdown directives that may never comeThreaded through all of these insights is a consistent worldview that perfectly aligns with the Lead Human mission Leadership in the AI era is not about competing with machines It is about doubling down on what machines cannot replicate empathy curiosity judgment and purpose Laurenamp8217s reflections on family boundaries humility and learning make this episode especially resonant for anyone asking not just how do I get ahead but how do I stay wholeThis is why Lead Human is quickly becoming a home for leaders across generations who want more than tactics They want perspective They want tools that work in real life And they want conversations that acknowledge the complexity of being human in a time of exponential changeIf you are building a career leading a team or simply trying to make sense of where you fit in an AIaccelerated world this conversation with Lauren Weinberg is required listening It does not offer shortcuts It offers something far more valuable clarity about what actually lasts View Lead Human with Jack Myers ampamp Tim Spengler at YouTube or listen 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