Listen "Captain Jean-Luc Picard"
Episode Synopsis
This week we step onto the bridge of the USS Enterprise to explore the leadership of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. From his formative experiences at Starfleet Academy and early failures in command to his role as moral compass and mentor aboard the Enterprise, we unpack what makes Picard one of the most enduring leaders in science fiction.We discuss his calmness under pressure, deep ethical grounding, and ability to create psychological safety for his crew (contrasting him with other captains and last week’s focus on Tony Stark). Along the way, we reflect on his flaws, his subtle evolution across decades, and the lessons he offers modern leaders about curiosity, resilience, delegation, and cultural intelligence.Would Picard make a good boss? How would he fare in other universes like Star Wars or Game of Thrones? And what rating does he earn on our Multiverse Leadership Scale? Join us as we beam into the leadership philosophy of a captain who embodies 21st-century leadership in a 24th-century setting.
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