#104 - Redefining Ready: Liz Moran on Talent, Risk, and the Future of Leadership Artwork

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#104 - Redefining Ready: Liz Moran on Talent, Risk, and the Future of Leadership

June 20, 2025 • Andrew Barry • Season 4 • Episode 3

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Today, we’re joined by Liz Moran, a forward-thinking talent and learning leader with deep experience in building cultures that help people grow, especially in times of change.

In this episode, Liz explores how leaders can create space for experimentation, build trust through transparency, and rethink what it means to be “ready” in today’s world of work. We talk about navigating risk and readiness, the mindset shift needed to work alongside AI, and why curiosity and sound judgment are essential leadership tools.

Liz also reflects on the personal side of growth, the discomfort that often comes with it, the role of optimism, and the surprising parallels between parenting and leadership.

If you’re leading through uncertainty, investing in your people, or simply looking to build a more resilient learning culture, Liz’s perspective will leave you thinking differently about what it really means to lead.