Mar 18
What It Takes to Execute a Successful Company Turnaround
If a company starts to veer off track, whether amid technological change, marketplace conditions, or otherwise, it is daunting to get back on a path to growth. But big turnarounds are possible, provided you have the right team and mindset. When he was president and CEO of Marvel, ... Show More
29m 11s
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
May 2022
Episode 16: Actually, I CAN with Dr. Lori Koerner
Dr. Lori Koerner has been in the field of education for three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher, having taught every grade. She is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and served as an adjunct professor of special education at several ... Show More
50m 22s
Dec 2023
Classic Episode: From Immigrant Roots to Media Pioneer: Paula Madison's Journey to Becoming a Media Pioneer
This week we're looking back on our conversations with Paula Madison, the trailblazing journalist and media executive. In this episode, Madison recounts her journey towards becoming a news director in New York and the groundbreaking achievements that followed - including being th ... Show More
15m 41s
Dec 2023
Classic Episode: Lessons of Resilience: A Journey of Empowerment with Paula Madison
This week, we're listening back to our episodes with Paula Madison. Join us for an insightful conversation with media executive and entrepreneur Paula Madison. In this episode, Madison reflects on her childhood and the lessons she learned from her mother, who immigrated to the US ... Show More
19m 22s
Oct 2024
722: The Playbook for Winning the Status Game (with Alison Fragale, Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior)
Welcome to an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in t ... Show More
47m 29s
Apr 2024
Marian Baldini - Kencrest: Leading a 90-Day Miracle
<p>In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Marian Baldini, the CEO and president of Kencrest, a human services and early learning provider. Marian shares her experiences and insights on leadership communication, including the importance of enrolling people to their giftednes ... Show More
26m 50s
Nov 2024
231 Carly Fiorina - The Characteristics of Leaders
<p>Twenty-five years ago she made history when she became the first woman to be named CEO of a top company. Carly Fiorina became CEO of Hewlett Packard in 1999. During her tenure as Chair and CEO, HP became the largest technology company in the world, as cash flow, revenue, and p ... Show More
17m 53s
Nov 2023
Barkue Tubman-Zawolo: From Liberia to Global Leadership
This week's guest, international boss lady Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, takes us on a journey from Liberia to global leadership. A true trailblazer, Barkue has not only shattered barriers but also established herself as a visionary entrepreneur and Chief of Staff at Essence Ventures. Wi ... Show More
11m 19s
Growing up in the heart of the Confederacy, Maggie Lena Walker started work as a laundress at age nine. At the urging of her mother and mentors, she turned to education, and used it to propel her life forward — graduating high school at 16, working as a teacher, and learning accounting. Those experiences, coupled with her strong work ethic, culminated in Wal ... Show More
<p class="BodyA"><span class="None">In this episode, John Maxwell dives into how he became a world-class leader and offers practical steps for you to become one too!</span></p> <p class="BodyA"><span class="None">After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about ... Show More
