My guest today is Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive coaches.
We discuss the surprising lessons he’s learned coaching some of the best CEOs in the world, where confidence comes from, common mistakes leaders make, why changing behavior is easier than changing perception, how to change others’ perceptions when you change your behavior, t ... Show More
Feb 24
[Outliers] The Obsession That Built Nike | Phil Knight
Phil Knight is the founder of Nike, the brand that reshaped sports and became one of the most powerful companies in the world. What would you do if your bank, your supplier, and your government all turned against you at the same time? Phil Knight didn’t have to imagine it. He liv ... Show More
37m 55s
Feb 17
The $2 Trillion Mind | Nicolai Tangen
Nicolai Tangen is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. He is responsible for managing $2.1 trillion. That's roughly 1.7% of every listed company on earth. In this episode, we explore the intersection of massive wealth, high-spee ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 3
The Psychology of Power | Michael Ovitz
Michael Ovitz co-founded CAA and helped reshape Hollywood, then took the same playbook into tech investing and advising founders. In this conversation, he breaks down the operating rules that kept CAA from losing clients, and the personal disciplines that kept him grounded when t ... Show More
1h 36m
Nov 2023
The Power of Selfless Leadership
When you think of good leadership, what comes to mind? Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter argue that good leadership isn’t rooted in power or public speaking skills. They say that, in fact, mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion are the key components. In this episode, you’ ... Show More
21m 35s
Sep 2023
What Makes an “Authentic” Leader?
How do you define authenticity as a leader? Herminia Ibarra, a professor of organizational behavior at London Business School, says that if you want to grow as a leader, you must leave your comfort zone. In this episode, you’ll learn how to try out new leadership behaviors in low ... Show More
17m 1s
Oct 2023
#155: Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic — Stay connected to your front lines
We all have those days where we hop from meeting to meeting, only to look back on the day and wonder what we really accomplished.
If that sounds familiar, then you’re going to find a lot of value in this conversation with Bill George, the former Chairman & CEO of Medtronic.
He ... Show More
52m 4s
Aug 2022
5 Essential Skills to Grow your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Karyn Gordon
In today’s episode, we cover leadership with Dr. Karyn Gordon. Dr. Karyn Gordon is the CEO and co-founder of DK Leadership, a TED Talk speaker, and the Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication, Performance, and Engagement. ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2017
#141: The Internet Of Things Is Here, As A Leader Are You Ready? | John Rossman
John Rossman is Managing Director at Alvarez and Marsal, where he specializes in innovative business models and organizational change, including internet of things (IoT). He is the bestselling author of The Amazon Way: 14 Leadership Principles of the World’s Most Disruptive Compa ... Show More
27m 6s