Geopolitics are no longer a tailwind for businesses today, opening markets and boosting global trade. Instead, argues ESSEC Business School associate professor Srividya Jandhyala, rising national security concerns and protectionist economic policies have created a headwind for many organizations, and that's changing how executives need to operate. She explai ... Show More
Nov 20
Future of Business: Walmart’s CEO on AI, Jobs, and Managing Rapid Change
In uncertain times, leaders at all levels can learn from what the world's best CEOs are doing to protect themselves and forge a path ahead. In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius sat down with four leading CEOs who manage across different ... Show More
31m 12s
Oct 1
590: Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author on What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses
Mita Mallick, Wall Street Journal–bestselling author and workplace strategist, examines how everyday managerial choices determine whether organizations are resilient, humane, and productive. Drawing on her leadership roles in marketing and human resources, as well as her lived ex ... Show More
52m 8s
May 2025
550: Artist, Leader, and Yale Fellow Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir on Rethinking Leadership Through Intuition and Inner Clarity
<p dir="ltr">What if the leadership edge you're looking for doesn't come from working harder, but listening deeper?</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We talk often about productivity, performance, and pushing through. But few conversations explore the quieter forces shaping our ... Show More
58m 26s
Jun 2025
The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky
This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Together, they explore what makes a truly inspiring leader—and how anyone, regardless of title or position, can develop th ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
Introducing: The Inspiring Women Leadership Lab
Welcome to the Inspiring Women Leadership Lab, a masterclass for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders ready to challenge the status quo. Meet your instructor: Laurie McGraw, a leader at the nexus of healthcare, technology, and business. Each week, Laurie talks with visionary ... Show More
2m 10s
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 ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2025
561: Harvard's Bill George on Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace
<p dir="ltr">In this wide-ranging and direct conversation, Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and Harvard Business School professor, offers a disciplined framework for leading in conditions of persistent volatility. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and research, Georg ... Show More
49m 54s
Mar 2025
How to Prepare For—and Lead Through—a Crisis
Over her career, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten has studied crisis leadership and managing uncertainty. Her most recent book, The Prepared Leader, breaks down successful strategies for navigating crises—whether it’s a pandemic or a viral customer complaint. She ta ... Show More
25m 8s