After Carlos Ghosn’s dramatic turnaround at Nissan, profits soar and Ghosnmania sweeps Japan. But signs of trouble emerge as Ghosn takes over as the CEO of both Renault and Nissan in 2005. Then Ghosn’s high pay creates controversy in Japan and France. This second episode of a four-part series explores Ghosn’s leadership style and how it contributes to his ev ... Show More
Jul 1
Larry Summers: ‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility’
Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and President Emeritus of Harvard University, has seen the ups and downs of the American economy throughout the decades. As leaders today contend with fears of economic downturn, the growth of artificial intelligence, tariffs, i ... Show More
27m 1s
Jun 24
Moms Demand Action Founder on What It Takes to Lead Change
Whether you're a manager trying to move your organization in a new direction, an entrepreneur seeking to fix a consumer pain point, or a non-profit leader working to improve society, it can be hard to turn your and others' passion for a cause into meaningful change. Shannon Watts ... Show More
26m 13s
Oct 2022
282: Sean McLain, Success to downfall: The story of Carlos Ghosn
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 282, an episode with a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Sean McLain. Get Sean’s book here. This episode with Sean McLain revolves around the story of Carlos Ghosn, one of the world’s most feared and admired business executives who had rem ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2020
Thursday 4/30/20 - Nissan's CEO Fled Japan In Luggage Crate After Stealing Money?
Chief is back for a wild story about the former Nissan CEO. We get into how he allegedly embezzled hundreds of millions of dollars, had a private jet with a king size bed on it, escaped Japan in a luggage crate, and more.
17m 18s