In our leader-focused society, how often do we consider the role of followers? Barbara Kellerman studies the relationship between leaders and followers at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership. She explains that there’s a word that describes the powerful, emotional bond that exists between leaders and followers: charisma. But if charisma ... Show More
Mar 11
Looking Back on Nike’s Evolution from Startup to Global Enterprise
Phil Knight, co-founder, former CEO, and Chairman Emeritus of Nike, tells the story of starting the sports apparel and equipment giant after taking an entrepreneurship class at Stanford and teaming up with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. Together, they changed how running ... Show More
19m 57s
Feb 25
Combatting Cynicism in Your Organization
Around the world, we’ve become increasingly cynical about other people, public institutions, and corporations. Back in 2022, Edelman’s Trust Barometer found that nearly 60% of respondents across 27 countries reported that their default is to distrust. And that’s bad for business, ... Show More
29m 40s
Oct 2023
648: What Vulnerable Leadership Sounds Like, with Jacob Morgan
Jacob Morgan: Leading With Vulnerability Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year and his content is seen over a million ti ... Show More
39m 3s
Mar 2023
471: Becoming a Potent Leader with Ruby Fremon
<p>Today, I'm inviting you to eavesdrop on an extraordinary conversation that I just had with Ruby Fremon, my friend and author of the new book, <em><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Potent-Leadership-Ignite-Reclaim-Leader/dp/1737133806" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Potent Leade ... Show More
46m 18s
Jul 2022
Marshall Goldsmith: The Essentials Of Leadership
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 ... Show More
1h 36m
Jul 2023
The Power of a Positive Mind: Live with Valorie Burton
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of t ... Show More
41m 17s