Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIntroverts Can Be Leaders Too
Episode 13
We all have preconceived notions about the personality types are associated with good leadership — like confidence or emotional intelligence. But wha…
2 years, 7 months ago
When You’re Pushed Outside Your Comfort Zone
Episode 12
Is your job pushing you outside your comfort zone? Executive coach and former venture capitalist Jerry Colonna has coached leaders on how to make the…
2 years, 7 months ago
Succeeding as a First-Time Manager
Episode 11
Becoming a manager for the first time can be stressful. Sometimes it’s because of others, but often it’s because of the misconceptions many people br…
2 years, 8 months ago
Taking Decisive Action in a Crisis
Episode 10
Cynthia Carroll was only a few months into leading the global mining firm Anglo American when she suspended operations in their South African platinu…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Best Managers Are “Connectors”
Episode 9
Some managers are like teachers, sharing their skills and experience with their teams. Others are more like cheerleaders who encourage their direct r…
2 years, 8 months ago
F1 Legend Toto Wolff on Leading Through Big Wins — and Crushing Losses
Episode 8
Managing a team in good times is one skill set. But how do you motivate people when things aren’t going well?
Toto Wolff is the team principle and CE…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Authentic Leadership Is So Hard
Episode 7
Do you feel like your true self at work, or is going to work like putting on a mask? As leaders, we know we’re supposed to be authentic, but that is …
2 years, 9 months ago
How to Lead Across Cultures, Languages, and Geographies
Episode 6
In this era of global business and hybrid work, managers must find ways to unify teams that are geographically and culturally separated.
Harvard Busi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Hollywood’s Ron Howard on How Filmmakers Are the Ultimate Team Leaders
Episode 5
Filmmakers are the ultimate team leaders. Every auteur — think of Stanley Kubrick, Wong Kar-wai, Robert Altman — must manage tens of millions of doll…
2 years, 9 months ago
What It Takes to Become CEO
Episode 4
What does it take to get to the C-suite? Venture capitalist and former tech CEO Mike Troiano has direct experience with that journey.
“The most impor…
2 years, 9 months ago