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’s also an executive fellow at Harvard Business School and, like all of us here ... Show More
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#301: Julie Bornstein – Founder & CEO, Daydream – People skills matter most
The tech landscape is changing faster than ever, as we’re all trying to navigate big shifts in AI, consumer shopping habits, and more. But it’s nothing new to Julie Bornstein. She’s been at the forefront of retail for decades, leading big brands like Nordstrom and Sephora through ... Show More
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#300: Marty Smith, Reporter, ESPN – Deep listening builds deep trust
If you’re a leader, you know how important the skill of listening is. It’s the foundation for every strong relationship in your world. But in the daily hustle, it can be hard to slow down and truly be present in every meeting and conversation. Take it from Marty Smith, one of ESP ... Show More
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#299: David Dorman, Former CEO, AT&T – See around corners
What separates leaders who survive massive change from the ones who get blindsided by it? David Dorman has had a front row seat to disruption throughout his career, both as the former CEO of AT&T and as a board member for PayPal, Motorola, CVS, and Dell. In this conversation, he ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2025
561: Harvard's Bill George on Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace
<p dir="ltr">In this wide-ranging and direct conversation, Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and Harvard Business School professor, offers a disciplined framework for leading in conditions of persistent volatility. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and research, Georg ... Show More
49m 54s
Sep 2022
596: The Ways Leadership Can Derail Us, with Bill George
Bill George: True North Bill George is executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. He is the author of four best-selling books: Authentic Leadership, True North, Discover Your True North, and 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis. He was chai ... Show More
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Sep 2022
274: Bill George, Integrating emerging leaders with purpose and authenticity
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 274, an episode with Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic and currently a professor at Harvard Business School. He has written two of the most enduring leadership classics of all time:</span> <em>< ... Show More
57m 55s
Sep 2023
How to Be A Great Leader with Frank Blake
<p>On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had back in 2018 with Frank Blake. We discuss the virtues of patience and listening, the importance of focusing on the customer, and the pitfalls that companies can fall into with their R&D efforts. Fr ... Show More
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How To Scale Your Business in 2025
<p>In today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation between myself & the CEO of Carta, Henry Ward. We discuss leadership, the struggles of middle management, and how to be more efficient with your time in the workplace. Business owners and leaders, especially th ... Show More
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Dec 2022
The Best Leadership Advice of 2022
Join us as our host, George Kamel, recaps the best leadership advice from this year’s top episodes. Whether 2022 was your best year ever or one you’re glad is over, we hope you feel a sense of accomplishment. You didn’t give up. You didn’t back down. You kept growing, learning an ... Show More
59m 35s