Looking to add a dose of leadership inspiration to your audio library? These 10 podcasts are targeted at business leaders, and each brings something fresh to the table.

HBR IdeaCast

As an incredible resource for business news, Harvard Business Review’s weekly podcast provides the latest from the world’s leading business minds. Expect cameos from Harvard professors, politicians and scientists among others.

Unmistakable Creative

Author and podcast host Srini Rao conducts interviews with hundreds of creatives on Unmistakable Creative, making it an excellent resource when your creative juices are in need of a little boost.

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Considered to be one of the most popular business podcasts in the world, Entrepreneurs on Fire, hosted by John Lee Dumas, shares a daily episode dealing with a vast array of topics, all from an entrepreneur’s point of view.

Leadership and Loyalty

This long-running podcast hosted by Dov Baron makes the case for authentic, honest and emotionally intelligent leaders, featuring guest spots by authors, consultants and professors among others.

The Time Ferris Show

Often topping the charts as the number one business podcast on Apple Podcasts, the Time Ferris Show is hosted by one of the world’s leading business authors, who champions working smarter, a creative approach to problem solving and the importance of delegating.

Stanford Innovation Lab

You don’t need us to convince you on the importance of innovation, and this podcast features conversations on the leading edge of entrepreneurship, led by host Stanford University Professor Tina Seelig, featuring experts on strategy, creativity, technology and smart growth.

The Nice Guys on Business

Hosted by Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner, this podcast picks the brains of thought leaders and top industry professionals, exploring how to grow your business based on values of integrity and trust.

Lead to Win

A weekly podcast hosted by New York Times best-selling author and CEO Michael Hyatt, which promises “leadership lessons for lasting success”  by sharing insights on everything from productivity and goal-setting to personal development.

Hidden Brain

NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast, with host Shankar Vedantam, is a must for business leaders seeking personal growth, delving into patterns of human behavior through science.

Tony Robbins Podcast

Another champion in the personal development arena, Tony Robbins utilises this podcast to share inspirational, motivational messages aimed at helping business leaders (and otherwise) to create meaningful change in their lives.

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