<description>The Gallup Podcast will return in 2026. As we round out the year, we invite you to explore &lt;i&gt;Leading With Strengths&lt;/i&gt;, a special series on global leadership. Through in-depth interviews, we uncover the decisions, mindsets and strengths that define exceptional leadership across industries and cultures.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Juan Carlos Pinzón twice served as Colombia’s ambassador to the U.S., helping commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations. From 2011 to 2015, he was Colombia’s youngest minister of defense, after serving as chief of staff to the president, vice minister of defense, and adviser at the World Bank, along with senior positions in banking and finance. Pinzón is a visiting professor at Princeton University.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this conversation, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton speaks with Pinzón regarding what history teaches us about leadership, why great leaders think beyond tomorrow’s headlines, how the emotions of a nation shape its destiny, and why understanding people’s pain is crucial.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discover more interviews at &lt;a href="https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The Gallup Podcast will return in 2026. As we round out the year, we invite you to explore Leading With Strengths, a special series on global leadership. Through in-depth interviews, we uncover the decisions, mindsets and strengths that define...

The Gallup Podcast will return in 2026. As we round out the year, we invite you to explore Leading With Strengths, a special series on global leadership. Through in-depth interviews, we uncover the decisions, mindsets and strengths that define exceptional leadership across industries and cultures.   Juan Carlos Pinzón twice served as Colombia’s ambassador to the U.S., helping commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations. From 2011 to 2015, he was Colombia’s youngest minister of defense, after serving as chief of staff to the president, vice minister of defense, and adviser at the World Bank, along with senior positions in banking and finance. Pinzón is a visiting professor at Princeton University.   In this conversation, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton speaks with Pinzón regarding what history teaches us about leadership, why great leaders think beyond tomorrow’s headlines, how the emotions of a nation shape its destiny, and why understanding people’s pain is crucial.   Discover more interviews at <a href="https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths</a>

Leading With Strengths: Juan Carlos Pinzón, Former Colombian Minister of Defense

<description>&lt;b&gt;Synopsis: &lt;/b&gt;Americans are hesitant and skeptical when it comes to AI — but at the same time, U.S. employees’ use of AI at work has taken off. However, there are bigger-picture questions about AI that linger, on safety and national security, governance, international cooperation, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New research with the Special Competitive Studies Project provides insights on how Americans are grappling with the threats and possibilities of these advancing developments.&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Read up on Gallup’s latest findings on this topic:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/692435/major-threat-next-tech-thing.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;AI: Major Threat or Just the Next Tech Thing?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/691643/work-nearly-doubled-two-years.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;AI Use at Work Has Nearly Doubled in Two Years&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/694685/americans-prioritize-safety-data-security.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Americans Prioritize AI Safety and Data Security&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Synopsis: Americans are hesitant and skeptical when it comes to AI — but at the same time, U.S. employees’ use of AI at work has taken off. However, there are bigger-picture questions about AI that linger, on safety and national security, governance,...

Synopsis: Americans are hesitant and skeptical when it comes to AI — but at the same time, U.S. employees’ use of AI at work has taken off. However, there are bigger-picture questions about AI that linger, on safety and national security, governance, international cooperation, and more. New research with the Special Competitive Studies Project provides insights on how Americans are grappling with the threats and possibilities of these advancing developments.  Read up on Gallup’s latest findings on this topic:  <ul><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/692435/major-threat-next-tech-thing.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI: Major Threat or Just the Next Tech Thing?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/691643/work-nearly-doubled-two-years.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI Use at Work Has Nearly Doubled in Two Years</a></li><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/694685/americans-prioritize-safety-data-security.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Americans Prioritize AI Safety and Data Security</a></li><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts</a></li></ul>

The Promise and Peril of AI, Through Americans’ Eyes

<description>As students file back into classrooms, many are returning to campuses transformed by a strengths-based culture. Gallup’s Camille Lloyd talks with Dr. Cheresa Simpson and Dr. Paquita Yarborough of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund about how historically Black colleges and universities are weaving CliftonStrengths into the student experience.</description>

As students file back into classrooms, many are returning to campuses transformed by a strengths-based culture. Gallup’s Camille Lloyd talks with Dr. Cheresa Simpson and Dr. Paquita Yarborough of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund about how...

As students file back into classrooms, many are returning to campuses transformed by a strengths-based culture. Gallup’s Camille Lloyd talks with Dr. Cheresa Simpson and Dr. Paquita Yarborough of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund about how historically Black colleges and universities are weaving CliftonStrengths into the student experience.

HBCUs Demonstrate the Power of a Strengths-Based Culture

<description>What makes a leader worth following? At Gallup, this question has long guided both our research and our conversations with those shaping the course of society. As The Gallup Podcast pauses for the summer, we invite you to explore Leading With Strengths, a special series on global leadership. This collection of stories profiles real leaders confronting real challenges and shows how impact is shaped by each leader's unique strengths. </description>

What makes a leader worth following? At Gallup, this question has long guided both our research and our conversations with those shaping the course of society. As The Gallup Podcast pauses for the summer, we invite you to explore Leading With...

What makes a leader worth following? At Gallup, this question has long guided both our research and our conversations with those shaping the course of society. As The Gallup Podcast pauses for the summer, we invite you to explore Leading With Strengths, a special series on global leadership. This collection of stories profiles real leaders confronting real challenges and shows how impact is shaped by each leader's unique strengths. 

Leading With Strengths: Leslie Motter, CEO of Make-A-Wish America

<description>Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report captures the voice of global employees in an evolving workplace. While the annual report has found a generally upward trajectory for global employee engagement, this year is an exception. Gallup’s Jim Harter, Claire DeCarteret and Benedict Vigers join the conversation to explore what the report finds about how employees are feeling around the world – and why it matters.  &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read the latest State of the Global Workplace report:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://on.gallup.com/45DhNWc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;https://on.gallup.com/45DhNWc&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report captures the voice of global employees in an evolving workplace. While the annual report has found a generally upward trajectory for global employee engagement, this year is an exception. Gallup’s Jim...

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report captures the voice of global employees in an evolving workplace. While the annual report has found a generally upward trajectory for global employee engagement, this year is an exception. Gallup’s Jim Harter, Claire DeCarteret and Benedict Vigers join the conversation to explore what the report finds about how employees are feeling around the world – and why it matters.     Read the latest State of the Global Workplace report: <a href="https://on.gallup.com/45DhNWc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://on.gallup.com/45DhNWc</a>

Global Employee Engagement Falls for Only the Second Time in Gallup’s Trend

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