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title: "Todd Anthony: Don't Lose Your Humanity in Leadership"
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# Todd Anthony: Don't Lose Your Humanity in Leadership

Search August 07, 2026 Todd Anthony: Don't Lose Your Humanity, The Leadership Insight Behind Brands That Last Play Episode Follow Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Castro Gaana iHeartRadio The Stay On Course Podcast - Ingredients for Success with Julie Riga Todd Anthony: Don't Lose Your Humanity, The Leadership Insight Behind Brands That Last Your browser does not support the audio tag. Todd Anthony, founder of Pinwheel and a brand strategist with more than three decades of experience, joins Julie Riga to talk about authentic leadership, purpose-driven branding, and why the most human parts of business must be protected as AI reshapes the marketplace. In this episode, Julie and Todd explore: Why great brands start with seeing people as people, not data points The human insight behind Nike's "Just Do It" and why "Stay On Course" works the same way How to prove that human-centered branding is actually working Why AI is a prediction machine, and how to keep your voice and judgment in the loop Todd's 1991 story in Prague that became his organizing principle for leadership and purpose Breaking down organizational silos to build real growth and connection Todd shares hard-won lessons on career growth, leadership presence, and building a brand rooted in authenticity rather than algorithms. This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, marketers, and leaders who want to stay human as AI transforms the way business gets done. Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear it Connect with Todd Anthony: Website: pinwheelagency.com LinkedIn: Search "Todd Anthony" Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga #stayoncourse #authenticleadership #purposedrivenleadership #brandstrategy #leadershipmindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.