Podcast Episodes

How Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert Leads with Purpose

Diane and Kristin sit with Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert to discuss how he's redefining what it means to lead a global brand with values at its core. In this candid interview, Gellert discusses Patagoni…

Published on 8 hours ago

Lyft CEO David Risher on comebacks, customer obsession and moonlighting as a Lyft driver

In this episode, Diane and Kristin sit down with Lyft CEO David Risher to explore his leadership philosophy, deeply rooted in firsthand experience and an unwavering commitment to customer experience.…

Published on 1 week ago

Breaking Ground and Glass Ceilings: Sheryl Palmer’s Mission to Humanize Homebuilding

Sheryl Palmer, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, joins Leadership Next to share her journey from McDonald’s crew member to the first—and still only—woman leading a publicly traded home builder. In…

Published on 2 weeks ago

From Meme Stocks to Financial Futures: Vlad Tenev’s Vision for Robinhood

Vlad Tenev, CEO and cofounder of Robinhood, joins Leadership Next to discuss his evolution as a leader, from weathering the GameStop firestorm to reshaping the platform into a full-spectrum financial…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Inside WM’s Plan to Automate the Future of Trash

Season 6 Episode 25

WM CEO Jim Fish joins Leadership Next to unpack how the company formerly known as Waste Management is reinventing itself for a new era—one defined by sustainability, automation, and culture-first lea…

Published on 2 months ago

Running Through the Boom: How Brooks Is Winning Over Generation Well

Season 6 Episode 24

What does it take to lead during a new era of health, culture, and commerce? Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan joins Leadership Next to discuss the company’s pivotal role in today’s running resurgence,…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Gillian Zucker's Blueprint for Modern Sports Entertainment

Season 6 Episode 23

Gillian Zucker, master operator at the L.A. Clippers, discussed her unique relationship with owner Steve Ballmer, emphasizing his genuine love for the game. She detailed her career journey, from Hami…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Yahoo Comeback: Jim Lanzone on Reviving a Tech Icon

Season 6 Episode 22

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone joins Leadership Next to unpack the company’s bold transformation from a sprawling media conglomerate into a streamlined, product-first tech company. He shares lessons from turn…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Machine Learns Medicine: Daphne Koller’s Vision for AI in Biotech

Season 6 Episode 21

Daphne Koller, CEO of insitro and cofounder of Coursera, joins Leadership Next to unpack a bold idea: Just as calculus revolutionized our understanding of physics, AI could do the same for biology. I…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Home Truths: Inside the Future of Real Estate With the CEO of Zillow

Season 6 Episode 20

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman joins Leadership Next to unpack the forces reshaping American real estate—and the friction threatening its transparency. In a wide-ranging conversation, Wacksman addresses …

Published on 3 months ago