Podcast Episodes

Brian Moynihan on Leading Bank of America with Calm, Purpose, and AI

Season 6 Episode 19

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, joins Leadership Next to reflect on his journey from law to banking—and how that unexpected pivot brought him to the head job at one of the world’s largest fin…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Leading the Built World: Michelle MacKay on Innovation in Real Estate

Season 6 Episode 20

Michelle MacKay, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, doesn’t see the company as just a real estate firm—she sees it as an architect of the built world. In this episode of Leadership Next, she joins us to dis…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hacking the CEO Job: Drew Houston on Reinvention and Leadership

Season 6 Episode 15

In this episode, Dropbox founder and CEO Drew Houston joins Leadership Next to share how he's reimagining work in the age of AI. He traces Dropbox’s evolution—from solving file-syncing in the early c…

Published on 4 months ago

The CEO Turning a "Sleepy Telecom" Into AI’s Fiber Backbone

Season 6 Episode 16

In this episode of Leadership Next, cohosts Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller speak with Kate Johnson, CEO of Lumen, about her bold effort to reinvent a legacy telecom as the digital backbone of the AI…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

MasterCard’s Michael Miebach on the Future of Payments—and Why Plastic Is On Its Way Out

Season 6 Episode 15

What does the future of money look like when plastic disappears—and payments happen seamlessly in the background?  

In this episode of Leadership Next, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach joins hosts Dian…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

From the Court to the Corner Office: Mat Ishbia’s Blueprint for Winning

Season 6 Episode 14

What do mortgage lending and pro basketball have in common? For Mat Ishbia, everything. In this episode of Leadership Next, cohosts Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller sit down with the CEO of United Who…

Published on 5 months ago

Redefining Meat With Ethan Brown: The Battle Beyond the Burger

Season 6 Episode 13

Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, isn’t just trying to disrupt the meat industry—he’s challenging the cultural, political, and economic systems that uphold it. In this episode of Leadershi…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Navigating Banking’s Next Chapter: Citizens CEO on Growth and Leading Through Uncertainty

Season 6 Episode 13

Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun joins Leadership Next to discuss the bank’s evolution in an era of digital disruption and economic uncertainty. Van Saun shares insights on Citizens' finte…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Failing Forward: Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner on Leadership, Innovation, and Customer-Centric Growth

Season 6 Episode 11

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner is betting big on Wendy’s future—expanding internationally, doubling down on breakfast, and leveraging data to drive smarter decisions. In this episode of Leadership Next, coh…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Guest-Obsessed and Future-Ready: How Chipotle Innovates to Grow

Season 6 Episode 10

Chipotle is more than just burritos and bowls—it’s a $4 billion digital business with ambitious plans for international expansion. In this episode of Leadership Next, cohosts Diane Brady and Kristin …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago