People aren’t born great leaders. They learn to become great leaders.
For Brian Chesky, the learning never stops. As the co-founder of Airbnb, he had to transition from an impassioned entrepreneur with a brilliant idea into a CEO responsible for thousands of employees. To make the hard decisions necessary for Airbnb to survive the COVID pandemic, a cataclysm ... Show More
Jun 9
How to Stop Letting Your Own Thoughts Make You Sick, Stressed, and Stuck with Dr. Ellen Langer
Most of us are so certain about, well, everything. We think we can predict what's coming, what that off-hand comment really meant, what that look was about, what's going to go wrong. And according to Dr. Ellen Langer, that certainty is making us miserable… and possibly making us ... Show More
57m 16s
Jun 2024
How to Become a Great Leader with David Novak
Unlock the Secrets of Leadership Mastery with Ed Mylett and David Novak! Leadership isn't just a role; it's a journey of constant learning and adaptation. This week, I'm excited to host David Novak, the legendary co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, on a deep dive into the d ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2021
CEO of Angi On Going From Entrepreneur To Billion Dollar CEO, Creating A Great Culture, & Leadership Lessons Learned
<p>Oisin Hanrahan is the CEO of Angi, the parent company of Angie's List, HomeAdvisor, and Handy. He is actually the co-founder and former CEO of Handy before it was acquired by Angi, and now he leads the $8 billion company with around 5,000 employees.</p> <p>When he was just 19 ... Show More
56m 50s
Sep 2025
635. Radical Transparency: A Leadership Edge from Ray Dalio
<p>Radical transparency isn't for the faint of heart. Most leaders hoard information, soften feedback, and protect egos. Ray Dalio flipped that script at Bridgewater Associates, building one of the world's largest hedge funds on a culture where nothing is hidden, every meeting is ... Show More
10m 52s
Sep 2024
392. Survival of the Friendliest
<p>Brian explores the concept: Survival of the Friendliest. We've all heard of "survival of the fittest," but what happens when success in today's world is more about collaboration, empathy, and trust than raw competition? Brian reflects on how the business landscape has transfor ... Show More
9m 11s
Aug 2024
How to Be a Great Manager
Do managers really matter? Spoiler alert: Yes, they do! In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, we delve into the powerful findings from Google’s extensive Project Oxygen study, which demonstrates just how crucial effective managers are. I’m Matt Gjertsen, a former Air Force ins ... Show More
10m 54s
