Brad Thomas, a veteran executive and former CHRO at five major corporations, joins Master Move to share the leadership lessons he's gathered across decades of working at the highest levels of global organizations. From his early days at GE under Jack Welch to leadership roles at Citibank and PepsiCo, Brad reveals what separates great leaders from average ones—and why trust, culture, and alignment are the real levers of organizational excellence.

In this candid conversation, we explore:

• How top executives shape culture intentionally rather than letting it evolve by default
• What great leaders actually do to earn trust and inspire performance
• Why talent acquisition should be about seeking excellence, not just reviewing applicants
• What executive boards often get wrong—and how the best ones drive long-term strategy
• The essential qualities executives need to develop to ascend to the C-suite

Whether you’re a rising leader or an experienced executive, Brad’s insights will help you think more strategically about how to lead high-performing teams—and what it takes to build an enduring legacy.