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Leadership Story Talks is a podcast hosted by Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, and Julienne Ryan, business author, communication and HR specialist, and frequent Narativ training contributor.In each episode, Jerome and Jules discuss the practices that engage, motivate, develop, retain, and attract people to businesses, whether these are your customers or your employees. Their principles and tools are based on real world stories that leverage listening and storytelling to become a better leader and management professional.

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Leadership Story Talks | Innovation and Human Connection with Jennifer Langton

February 24, 2025 • Narativ Inc

In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy welcome Jennifer Langton, a dynamic business advisor, speaker, and former senior leader at the NFL and Atari. With a career spanning finance, sports, and AI-driven innovation, Jennifer shares her insights on transformational leadership, advocating for women in business, and the power of human connection in driving change.

Jennifer’s journey—from being a four-time All-American lacrosse player to spearheading groundbreaking health and safety initiatives at the NFL—is a testament to resilience, strategic thinking, and passion-driven leadership. She dives into how emerging technologies like AI and data analytics are shaping industries and why the human element remains irreplaceable in leadership and innovation.

You’ll hear:

🔹 From the Lacrosse Field to the Boardroom – How Jennifer’s early experiences in competitive sports shaped her leadership mindset and resilience.
🔹 Navigating Change in Male-Dominated Spaces – Lessons from her career at the NFL and how she positioned herself for high-impact leadership roles.
🔹 The Power of Self-Advocacy – Jennifer shares how she created a LinkedIn roadmap to define her career trajectory and secure opportunities that aligned with her passion.
🔹 Harnessing AI to Protect Athletes – How Jennifer led the development of the NFL’s Digital Athlete, an AI-powered system to predict and prevent injuries, reducing concussions to a historic low.
🔹 Why Data Needs Human Insight – How AI and emerging technologies enhance, rather than replace, human decision-making in leadership and innovation.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Lead with Purpose – Passion-driven leadership creates impact and fosters personal fulfillment.
✨ Advocate for Yourself – Craft your own roadmap, define your value, and position yourself for growth.
✨ Innovation Requires Human Connection – AI and technology are powerful tools, but empathy and relationships drive real change.
✨ Curiosity and Adaptability Are Leadership Superpowers – Being open to learning from experts and new disciplines fuels career success.

Resources:

🌐 Jennifer Langton’s Website: jenniferlangtoninc.com
📷 Instagram: @jenny_langton
🔗 LinkedIn: Jennifer Langton

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