Are you struggling to balance high performance with strong relationships in your workplace?
Could you be overlooking key elements that are vital for a thriving culture?
If you're seeking to create a workplace where success doesn’t come at the cost of people, you’re not alone. Many leaders aim to foster environments that support both individual and team achie ... Show More
Sep 3
255 - Why the Best Innovation Comes From Employees, Not CEOs
Steve Jobs. Elon Musk. Mark Zuckerberg. We tell their stories like they invented the future alone in a garage. Kaihan Krippendorff says that the story is mostly fiction, and the data backs him up. On this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone talks with Kai ... Show More
44m 38s
Aug 27
254 - The Reinvention Every CEO Has to Make (And Why It's So Hard)
A CEO told Andrea, "I don't recognize my own calendar anymore." He built the company, the company outgrew him, and nobody around him would say it. This episode is about the hardest reinvention a leader ever has to make — and why growth is so good at hiding the need for it. In Thi ... Show More
10m 57s
Aug 20
253 - Amy Edmondson: Why "safe" doesn't mean "comfortable"
In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and the world's #1 ranked management thinker (Thinkers50), to challenge what most people get wrong about psychological sa ... Show More
41m 34s
Mar 2023
Navigating Toxic Work Cultures & Office Politics: Q&A with Marty and Em
Episode #238 // Leadership drives culture, culture drives performance.Today, we look at a few very common team culture dynamics, and give some perspectives for how you might be able to handle these situations, when you find yourself in the middle of them.The first is the incredib ... Show More
16m 8s
Mar 2025
The Secret to Retaining Top Talent in Your Business
🚀 Hiring great people is tough—but keeping them? That’s the real challenge. In this episode, Paul Alex reveals how to build a workplace where top talent stays and thrives.
🔹 Make Them Feel Valued – Employees leave bad leadership, not just jobs. Recognize contributions, celebra ... Show More
3m 4s
Jun 2023
Mashup: 3 Critical Rules to Manage Other People
Whether you're a team leader, a manager, or an aspiring leader, managing others effectively is essential for creating a harmonious and high-performing work environment. In this episode, Brendon dives into practical strategies and proven techniques for building strong relationship ... Show More
55m 45s
Jan 2025
The #1 Reason to FIRE Your #1 Employee
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<p>In this episode, I dive deep into what it really means to build a thriving, successful organization—one where culture, accountability, and human connections drive everything. I talk about why I fire people who aren’t good humans, no matter how talent ... Show More
7m 24s