Embracing Your Inner Geek - Pop Culture and Modern Management

Roll for Leadership

Episode Description:

In Episode 10 of Roll for Leadership, Denis explores how embracing geek culture can reshape modern leadership, transforming how leaders connect, inspire, and guide their teams. Drawing from a rich tapestry of worlds — from Star Trek to Dungeons & Dragons and computer games like Baldur’s Gate 3 — Denis discusses the leadership lessons hidden in these beloved stories.

Using storytelling frameworks and examples from real-world leaders like Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang, this episode reveals how geek culture helps leaders build trust, foster creativity, and create a sense of belonging in their teams. Geek-inspired leadership isn’t just about fandoms — it’s about crafting meaningful, shared journeys for teams to grow, collaborate, and succeed together.

Key Topics:

• The rise of geek culture in leadership and management

• Building trust and connection through shared interests and storytelling

• Using pop culture references to foster creativity and collaboration

• Lessons from RPGs for building stronger teams

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Credits:

• Logo and Art: Denis, DALL-E

• Music: Denis, ChatGPT, Udio