Episodes (Page 2)
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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, explains how understanding macroeconomic cycles and historical trends informs superior investing and management decisions
Ray Dalio
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Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin explain how executive search firms evaluate C-suite candidates and what recruiters look for in potential leaders
Byron Loflin
Mark Thompson
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McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels discusses how the 100-year-old consulting firm stays relevant amid industry challenges and rapid technological change
Bob Sternfels
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Tim Elmore identifies what Gen Z workers have in common: they seek meaningful connections with colleagues, purposeful work, and recognition as individuals rather than commodities
Tim Elmore
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McLaren Racing CEO Zac Brown details how he led the Formula 1 team through financial strain and poor performance to rebuild the legendary brand and restore its competitive edge
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Scott Cook argues that effective leaders balance big-picture strategy with hands-on knowledge of operational details across all organizational levels, not just at the top
Scott Cook
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Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch discusses integrating sustainability into long-term business strategy for a global family-owned pet care, snacking, and food company
Poul Weighting
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Jana Werner advocates for 'octopus organizations' that manage complexity through autonomy and distributed decision-making rather than traditional hierarchical structures
Jana Werner
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Noubar Afeyan, CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Chairman of Moderna, discusses organizational models and practices that enable breakthrough innovation rather than incremental improvements
Stephane Bancel
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Ayelet Israeli explains 'fastvertising'
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Darren Walker, outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, emphasizes that effective leadership must be rooted in empathy, authenticity, fairness, and service to others
Darren Walker
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discusses how the world's largest company navigates global disruption, supply chain shocks, and rapid technological change while maintaining strategic focus
Doug McMillon
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Srividya Jandhyala argues that geopolitical headwinds and rising protectionism have fundamentally changed how executives must operate, creating challenges even for small and medium-sized companies
Srividya Jandhyala
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Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala explains how his upbringing during apartheid South Africa shaped his commitment to using finance to drive sustainable growth and shared prosperity
Sim Tshabalala
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Brené Brown argues that steady, values-driven leadership is more critical than ever during times of political, economic, and social instability
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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks argues that happiness is a direction, not a destination, and that it's especially important for leaders given the stress and widespread impact of their roles
Arthur C. Brooks
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Jimmy Wales explains how Wikipedia built trust among global contributors and users by establishing clear purpose, implementing strict rules of engagement, and maintaining careful governance
Jimmy Wales
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Executive coach Muriel Wilkins identifies seven main mental blocks that high-powered leaders impose on themselves, limiting their own success beyond external obstacles
Muriel Wilkins
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Stephen Dubner reflects on how Freakonomics (2005) brought behavioral economics to mainstream audiences and changed how leaders, advertisers, and workers understand problems and behavior
Stephen Dubner
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Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and marketing executive Bozoma Saint John discuss what's required for people, products, and brands to break through in crowded media and marketing environments
Bozoma Saint John
Jimmy Fallon