The old playbooks for leadership? They aren't just gathering dust. They’re being rewritten in real-time. We’re moving away from command-and-control and toward something much more human, agile, and, frankly, much more exciting.

This is Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I’m your host Alexis Monville.

In each episode, I sit down with the visionaries, the quiet disruptors, and the bold thinkers who are shaping the next era of management and innovation. We aren't just looking for 'best practices.' We’re looking for the sparks of change that help us grow, not just as managers or individual contributors, but as PEOPLE.

Expect deep dives, unexpected insights, and a healthy dose of curiosity. Whether you’re leading a global organization or leading your very first project, this is your space to explore how leadership is evolving.

So, if you’re ready to challenge the status quo and step into the future of work, subscribe now.

Let’s discover what’s emerging, together.

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Agile transformed how small teams build software.
But what happens when organizations grow to hundreds or thousands of people?

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, Alexis Monville welcomes Fabrice Bernhard, co-founder and CTO of Theodo and co-author of The Lean Tech Manifesto.

Fabrice explains why the four values of the Agile Manifesto have inherent scale limits, and how Lean thinking helps organizations keep the same intention, without falling into bureaucracy.

They explore:
– what “value for the customer” really means at scale
– why autonomy requires both leadership and architecture
– how tech-enabled networks of teams work in practice
– what it takes to build a true learning organization
– and why Lean is not just good for people, but also for business

A grounded conversation for leaders, tech professionals, and change agents navigating growth, complexity, and responsibility.



Find the transcript and the references in the companion blog post: https://blog-alexis.monville.com/en/2026/02/10/when-agile-scales-something-breaks/

Why Agile Struggles at Scale and How Lean Helps Organizations Grow

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I welcome Francelina Amaral, a hospitality leader whose career has been shaped by service, attention to detail, and a deep care for people.

Together, we explore what leaders in any industry can learn from hospitality. We talk about onboarding as an act of invisible hospitality, not as a checklist but as a moment that shapes belonging from day one. Francelina shares concrete stories showing how preparation, small gestures, and care behind the scenes create trust, confidence, and long-term engagement.

We also discuss leadership as service. Not leadership as authority or control, but leadership that creates the conditions for others to succeed. Through real-life examples, Francelina explains how leaders grow when they feel safe, trusted, and supported, even in moments of uncertainty or failure.

Finally, we reflect on belonging. How it is built through everyday actions. How it can be unintentionally broken. And why creating a sense of belonging is essential for leadership to emerge, both for guests and for teams.

The full transcript of this episode is available in the companion blog post linked in the description, on alexis.monville.com.



https://blog-alexis.monville.com/en/2026/01/15/invisible-hospitality-with-francelina-amaral-what-leaders-in-any-industry-can-learn-from-service-excellence/ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/73UiI2qKMSg6ssgIfSV02z?si=g6XAP_HRQqKaQUXzXfDweg]



Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership is supported by Pearlside, where we help leaders and teams create the conditions for responsibility, clarity, and impact to emerge. You can learn more at pearlside.fr.

Invisible Hospitality with Francelina Amaral: What Leaders in Any Industry Can Learn from Service Excellence

Welcome to Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership.
I’m Alexis Monville, and in this show, we explore what it means to lead organizations where people take responsibility and deliver impact.

In each episode, I’ll share conversations, insights, and stories that help us rethink leadership, not as something reserved for a few at the top, but as something that can emerge at every level of an organization.

If you’d like to dive deeper into what we discuss, you’ll find references and full transcripts in the companion blog posts I publish on alexis.monville.com [https://alexis.monville.com]. That’s also where you can subscribe to the Emerging Leadership Newsletter, a space where I share ideas, tools, and practices to help you and your teams grow. Once again, the address is: alexis.monville.com [https://alexis.monville.com].

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s begin.

Welcome to Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership

In the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, Teresa Torres, renowned product discovery coach and author of the influential book Continuous Discovery Habits, joined me for an insightful discussion about embedding customer discovery into daily product routines.

Teresa’s journey to continuous discovery was driven by the realization that product teams often lack an ongoing, sustainable approach to understanding their customers.

Find the transcript and the references in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2025/06/29/embracing-continuous-discovery-a-conversation-with-teresa-torres/

Embracing Continuous Discovery: A Conversation with Teresa Torres

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I had the privilege to speak with Manuel Pais, co-author of the influential book Team Topologies. We examined how modern organizations can refine their structures to optimize both value delivery and employee satisfaction.



Find the key findings, the references, and the transcript of the episode in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2025/06/02/unlocking-flow-and-effectiveness-a-conversation-with-manuel-pais-co-author-of-team-topologies/

Unlocking Flow and Effectiveness: A Conversation with Manuel Pais

In the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I welcome back Gojko Adzic [https://alexis.monville.com/en/le-podcast-on-emerging-leadership/guests/gojko-adzic/], renowned software development expert and author of Lizard Optimization. Gojko dives into an engaging discussion about his book, offering practical ways to identify hidden opportunities by paying close attention to unexpected user behavior—what he calls "lizard optimization."



Find the key learnings, the transcript and more in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/29/optimizing-for-the-unexpected-insights-from-gojko-adzic-on-lizard-optimization/



Optimizing for the Unexpected – Insights from Gojko Adzic on Lizard Optimization

We’re thrilled to have Héloïse Rozès and Nikolai Fomm, co-founders of Corma, on the latest episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership!

Héloïse and Nikolai share their journey as first-time founders, tackling everything from adaptive communication, setting a people-first culture, to the power of prioritization in a startup environment. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn:

 * Navigating communication with diverse stakeholders
 * Leading with empathy and example 🌍
 * Creating a focused and value-driven culture
 * Insights on managing the "human" side of scaling technology 🚀

Whether you’re an emerging leader or curious about startup life, this episode is packed with actionable advice!



Find the transcript and the references in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/13/leadership-as-first-time-founders-with-heloise-rozes-and-nikolai-fomm/

Leadership as First-Time Founders with Héloïse Rozès and Nikolai Fomm

Sebastian Cao joins Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership to share insights from his recent Stanford course on user experience, blending technology with human insight. Having worked with giants like Red Hat and Tesla, Sebastian reveals a refreshing approach to AI – one where human intuition and empathy drive meaningful UX.

🎙 In This Episode, Learn About:

 * Empowering human judgment alongside AI's predictive power 🤝
 * Building trust through transparent, user-friendly tech 🔍
 * Augmentation over automation: How empathy bridges the gap 🛠️
 * Why open-source solutions are key to ethical AI ⚙️

If you’re interested in tech, UX, or leadership, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧



Find the transcript and more in the companion blog post

https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/10/07/the-future-of-user-experience-with-sebastian-cao/

The Future of User Experience with Sebastian Cao

In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, Russ Laraway discusses his intentional approach to everything. He details his career journey through roles in tech, authorship, and more, emphasizing his intentionality in balancing personal and professional life. Russ also shares insights from his book 'When They Win, You Win,' stressing that managerial skills haven't improved in 30 years despite plentiful resources due to overwhelming advice, lack of cohesive systems, and unmeasured effectiveness. He elaborates on his developed model for impactful leadership that centers on direction, coaching, and career development through structured conversations. Moreover, Russ reflects on his life choices to prioritize family over career, underscoring the importance of intentional and disciplined prioritization in leadership and personal life.



Find the references and the transcript in the companion blog post: https://alexis.monville.com/en/2024/07/27/redefining-leadership-a-conversation-with-russ-laraway/

Redefining Leadership: A Conversation with Russ Laraway

Le Podcast equips you to unlock the power of emerging leadership in your organization. Each episode turns insight into actions that you can use straight away to build momentum and create lasting change from yourself to your team, from your team to other teams, and from other teams to the entire organization.

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