Across four powerful perspectives, global leaders share what’s shifting and what’s required in leadership today. From nonprofit to sports, real estate to enterprise, one truth stands out: leadership isn’t about hierarchy or heroism. It’s about authenticity, shared vision, and the courage to become who you need to be.

From running toward the fire to leading in tandem through time zones, these stories will leave you reflecting on your leadership practice, especially in the moments when no one is watching.

EP117 - Sean Abbananto: From Shaky to Solid

• Leaders must be believable before they are followed; credibility is today’s currency
• Strategic grounding is essential: “Flying by the seat of your pants” doesn’t work anymore
• True influence grows from owning your presence in the fire, not avoiding it

EP120 - Stephanie Cousins: Co-Leadership and Decentralized Power

• The co-CEO model fosters accountability, consensus, and round-the-clock leadership
• Global teams thrive with collaboration over command-and-control
• Flat structures promote shared responsibility and transparency

EP122 - Simon Peterson: Time Is the Leader's Superpower

• Great leadership is about giving time to yourself, to others, and making decisions
• Authenticity and emotional intelligence (EQ) outweigh technical skills in times of change
• Working from home increases the need for intentional connection, not just task completion

EP131 - Peggy Smith: Leadership Off the Camera

• The best leaders are consistent, especially when the spotlight is off
• Humility, presence, and how you treat people are the real measures of leadership
• Leadership isn’t a static title; it evolves as we do

Key Quotes:

“Our believability has to go up as leaders.” – Sean Abbananto

“You can’t be a co-CEO without collaboration and compromise.” – Stephanie Cousins

“EQ is more critical now than IQ.” – Simon Peterson

“It’s not what you said or did, it’s how you made me feel.” – Peggy Smith

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