Sep 1
He Led 4,500 Engineers Through the Dell-EMC Merger. Now He Runs the Company Behind the Jet Card
Alan Walsh is President of Sentient Jet, the company that invented the private jet card. Before that, he spent 20+ years at Dell and EMC, including leading the 4,500-person Global Support Center team through the EMC-Dell merger across 12 locations and six continents. In this epis ... Show More
24 m
Aug 20
Why Franchisees Quit the Idea, Not the Brand: Ex-Tropical Smoothie CEO Mike Rotondo
Most franchise CEOs chase the wrong number. Mike Rotondo — who's led Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Edible Arrangements, and Altitude Trampoline Parks, and now runs pet care franchise Skiptown — explains why the real measure of a healthy system isn't new franchise agreements, it's the " ... Show More
21m 31s
Aug 6
The Apple Store Architect on Hiring Baristas, Killing Commissions, and Inventing the Genius Bar
Ron Johnson built the Apple Store from scratch. He was also CEO of JCPenney and led the design-for-all era at Target. In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, he walks Anthony Taylor through the specific counterintuitive bets that made Apple retail the most success ... Show More
25m 39s
Nov 2025
296. Building Psychological Safety and Inclusivity in Leadership with Jim Fielding
<p>Feeling the pressure to have all the answers? You’re not alone. Mick Spiers sits down with <b>Jim Fielding</b>—former senior executive at Disney, Fox, and DreamWorks, and author of <em>All Pride No Ego</em>—to explore why modern leadership rewards curiosity over certainty. Tog ... Show More
58m 44s
Feb 2024
Unilever's Secret to Building an Equitable & Inclusive Workplace
<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.</p> ... Show More
36m 50s
Nov 2024
#317: Leading Beyond Your Direct Reports
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of leading beyond direct reports and the concept of 360-degree leadership. They emphasize the need for building relationships, effective communication, and fostering an abundance mindset ... Show More
17m 52s
Apr 2021
WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to Build an Inclusive Workplace
Over the last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many companies have paid lip service to racial inclusion. But what does it actually take to change individuals — and the structures and cultures of organizations? In the first of two episodes on bias, psychologist John Ama ... Show More
50m 45s
How can leaders create truly inclusive workplaces without blame, shame, or political polarization? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Mike Lynch, executive coach, author of From Ally to All In, and former HR leader at Capital One.
After more than two decades guiding global teams, Mike has developed the Ally to ... Show More
<div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>Inclusive communication is key to building trust and belonging on any team. This episode explores practical ways leaders can communicate more effectively—by listening actively, using inclusive lang ... Show More
