John Kerry has spent more than 40 years in public service, including several decades in the U.S. Senate, leading the U.S. Department of State from 2013 to 2017, and more recently serving as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. He shares the leadership lessons he learned over many years of leadership in the public sector—from influencing people to rec ... Show More
Jun 17
Why Speed and Trust Are Critical to Solving Hard Problems
When it comes to solving complex, layered problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to problems that linger with no clear resolution. Instead, Anne Morriss offers a different pro ... Show More
28m 43s
Oct 2018
John Kerry on Leadership, Compromise, and Change
John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State, shares management and leadership lessons from his long career in public service. He discusses how to win people over to your side, bounce back from defeats, and never give up on your long-term goals. He also calls on private sector CEOs ... Show More
24m 31s
Aug 2022
588: How to Help Your Manager Shine, with David Gergen
David Gergen: Hearts Touched With Fire David Gergen has served as a White House adviser to four US presidents of both political parties: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. He then served as the editor of US News & World Report. For the past two decades, ... Show More
28m 46s
Jul 2025
261. Retired US Navy Admiral Eric Olson: Leading effectively in uncertain times
In this episode, we speak with Eric Olson, a retired US Navy Admiral with a distinguished career in special operations, about the key principles of effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty. Eric shares insights from his experiences leading high-performing teams ... Show More
28m 8s
Mar 2025
Trump, Elon, Bezos and More: The Leadership Decisions Shaping 2025
In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with world-renowned leadership expert, Pat Lencioni. Find out what leadership had to do with California’s wildfire devastation, how DOGE is changing America, and how to become someone people will follow. Next Steps: 🪑 Join the Front Row Sea ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2023
135. Reflections on Leadership, Career, Sports, and Life
<p>This week's episode features a special guest: Kirby Nicol, my Dad. We talk about leadership and what he's learned through a long and varied career, including being a coach at the Olympics, and serving as Executive Director for The Wharf to Wharf Race.</p><p><br></p><p> ... Show More
26m 49s