Most leaders are blind to the biggest threat to their team’s success.
In this episode, Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business, reveals the hidden leadership myth that quietly undermines team performance and destroys trust. Drawing on decades of experience leading thousands, she exposes why even well-meaning leaders can fall into this trap — and how you c ... Show More
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Energy Beats Strategy — Fortune 500 CEO REVEALS Burnout Myths
Energy beats strategy — and former Siemens & Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld reveals the playbook to end burnout, regain focus, and execute at the highest level. In this conversation, Klaus Kleinfeld breaks down why energy management—not tactics—separates elite leaders from exhausted t ... Show More
57m 6s
Aug 21
The Skill AI Can’t Replace — Reading the Room (Bonnie Hammer)
AI can write, edit, even cast—but it still can’t do what made TV legend Bonnie Hammer unstoppable: read the room. In this candid conversation with Kwame Christian, Bonnie unpacks the human meta‑skill behind great leadership and negotiation—reading people and context in real time— ... Show More
59m 40s
Mar 2025
#231: Chrissy Taylor, President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility – Your people are your secret sauce
What if I told you your biggest competitive advantage is something you’ve already got?
For Chrissy Taylor, the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility, the 90,000 people who work at her company are what she calls “her secret sauce.”
And in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to su ... Show More
57m 31s
Apr 2025
#234: Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors – Seek the truth
Ever made a decision based on limited info, internal spin, or wishful thinking? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. In this episode, David sits down with General Motors Chair and CEO, Mary Barra. She shares how a relentless commitment to the truth leads to better decisions ... Show More
50m 36s
Sep 2024
The Power of Hidden Leaders
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about hidden leaders. Hidden leaders, according to my guest, Ali Wilson, possess traits that make them great leaders but, paradoxically, also keep them from reaching higher levels of leadership. Here we discuss the ways in w ... Show More
33m 53s
May 1
#237: Frank Edwards, Managing Partner of Aqueduct Capital Group – Relationships are earned, not assumed
Want to build the working relationships that open doors—and keep them open? In this episode of How Leaders Lead, David talks with Frank Edwards, Managing Partner of Aqueduct Capital Group. You’ll see how Frank has built a stellar reputation—not through flashy networking, but by s ... Show More
44m 4s
Mar 2025
Handle the Pressure and Avoid These 3 Leadership Traps | Sabina Nawaz
In today’s episode, we explore the essential leadership skills that transform good managers into great ones with Sabina Nawaz. As the CEO of Nawaz Consulting, Sabina has advised Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, and nonprofit organizations on how to navigate the complex ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2024
707: The Beliefs of Inspirational Leaders, with Stephen M. R. Covey
Stephen M. R. Covey: Trust & Inspire
Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former CEO of Covey Leadership Center. He led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, ... Show More
39m 19s
Sep 2024
696: The Habits That Hold Leaders Back, with Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
Marshall Goldsmith is one of the world’s leading executive coaches. He's written 56 books, selling over 3 million copies, including 8 bestsellers and 4 New York Times bestsellers. He's been ranked twice by Thinkers50 as th ... Show More
38m 12s
Nov 2024
163 - Dear CEOs: Stop Hiding Your Smartest People
Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for? Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox: Hiring smart people—then stopping them from using their skills.
In today’s episode, we explore why companies often hire skilled ... Show More
11m 49s
Jul 28
742: The Problem Leaders Have With Authenticity, with Sabina Nawaz
Sabina Nawaz: You’re the Boss Sabina Nawaz is an executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions. During her 14-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development t ... Show More
37m 9s