Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan

By Jacob Morgan

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The #1 podcast to make you a great leader. Learn from the world's top CEOs, best-selling authors, and thinkers. Each week you will get access to leadership insights and real-life strategies that you can apply in your career and organization. Jacob is a 5x best-selling author, speaker, & professionally trained futurist who has worked with and advised the world's top organizations. His mission and passion is to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations. If you're serious about your leadership development then this podcast is for you!

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Sparks: Why 75% of People A...

09.26.2023

In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Jacques van den Broek, former CEO of Randstad, about the various facets of modern leadership and workforce trends. Jacques outlines his rise from trainee to CEO and shares his hands-on, data-focused leadership style. ...

Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan episodes:

09.26.2023 Sparks: Why 75% of People Are WRONG About Who Controls Their Career In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Jacques van den Broek, former CEO of Randstad, about the various facets of modern leadership and workforce trends. Jacques outlines his rise from trainee to CEO and shares his hands-on, data-focused leadership style. ...
09.25.2023 CEO Of MasterClass: How I Created A BILLION Dollar Company & Why Stuttering Made Me A Better Leader In today's episode, I speak with David Rogier, the mastermind behind MasterClass. Drawing inspiration from his grandmother's resilient journey as a Jewish refugee in NYC, David embarked on a mission: democratizing access to world-class experts. From securing heavyweights like Serena ...
09.21.2023 Sparks: The MOST Effective Ways For Leaders To Share Data, Best-Selling Author & Stanford Professor Chip Heath In today’s leadership spark, I spoke with bestselling author and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor, Chip Heath, about the power of numbers in instigating change. The conversation revolves around the importance of providing comparative context to data for clearer ...
09.20.2023 Sparks: The BIGGEST Mistakes Leaders Make When Communicating Data, Best-Selling Author & Stanford Professor Chip Heath In today’s leadership spark, I chat with bestselling author and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor, Chip Heath, about the challenges and nuances of communicating with numbers and data. Chip underscores the difficulty people often face with fractions and percentages, ...
09.19.2023 Sparks: How to Make Sense Of Data With Chip Heath, Best-Selling Author & Stanford Professor In today’s leadership spark, I speak with Chip Heath, Professor at Stanford University and New York Times Best Selling Author. Chip discusses his motivations behind his latest book, "Making Numbers Count: The Art and Science of Communicating Numbers." He emphasizes ...
09.18.2023 Leading Isn't Just Commanding: Why Every Leader Should Wear the Coach's Hat ― and 4 Skills Needed To Coach Effectively In today's episode, Nick Goldberg, Founder and CEO of EZRAx, shares unconventional leadership wisdom for uncertain times. We discuss the critical skill of resilience, regulating emotions, and practicing self-awareness. Goldberg provides insights on adapting to constant change, learning from failures, ...
09.16.2023 She Leads More Than 170,000 Employees In The United States: Leading With Vulnerability Has Become Her Superpower! In today's episode, I speak with Lara Abrash, Chair of the Board at Deloitte US. Lara, who's at the helm of this powerhouse, doesn't just focus on the nuts and bolts of the business; she's deeply involved in shaping its ...
09.14.2023 Sparks: The Crucial Role of Transparency and Broad Perspective in Leadership In today’s leadership spark, Glenn Fogel, President and CEO of Booking Holdings, and I delve into topics ranging from personal and professional mistakes to the importance of gaining global perspectives. Recounting past errors like sending confidential emails to the wrong ...
09.13.2023 Sparks: Why Discipline and Endurance are the Bedrocks of Leadership In today’s leadership spark, Glenn Fogel, President and CEO of Booking Holdings, reflects on the inevitability of facing challenges in life and the importance of maintaining discipline and hard work to overcome them. Drawing from personal experiences, including his early ...
09.12.2023 Sparks: How to Balance Risk Management and Compassion in Decision-making In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Glenn Fogel, President and CEO of Booking Holdings. He shares his journey from IT to leading a company that includes brands like Kayak and Priceline. Discussing the challenges posed by the pandemic, he ...
09.11.2023 Mastering Empathetic Leadership Lessons from David Gelles, Chronicler of GE's Toxic Legacy In today's episode, we speak with David Gelles, a business journalist and author of the new book "The Man Who Broke Capitalism." Gelles examines how former GE CEO Jack Welch fundamentally altered capitalism with his ruthless focus on short-term profits ...
09.09.2023 CEO Of Hyatt Hotels On How Being Vulnerable And Practicing Empathy Transformed Him & His Company Today's episode is with Mark Hoplamazian, the CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Today's conversation revolved around the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry, the strategies adopted by Hyatt to navigate through these challenging times, and the future of ...
09.07.2023 Sparks: How Super Bosses are Transforming Modern Leadership In today’s leadership spark, Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth, delves deep into the intricacies of modern leadership. Sydney highlights the need for innovation in talent management, pointing out HR's slower evolution compared to other business functions. He ...
09.06.2023 Sparks: How Super Bosses Revolutionize Traditional Leadership In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth. We discuss the "super bosses," leaders who deeply mentor their team and value direct communication. These leaders might be tough, but they genuinely care about ...
09.05.2023 Sparks: How Super Bosses Make a Difference in Leadership In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth, and he delves into the characteristics and types of "super bosses" that he studied for his book. Sydney identifies 18 notable super bosses, and‌ not ...
09.04.2023 Leaning Into the Unknown: Mastering Dynamic Strategy for a Radically Changing World In today's episode, I spoke with Charles Conn, CEO of Monograph Capital and board chair of Patagonia, about his new book "The Imperfectionist: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times." Conn discusses how the traditional approaches to long-term corporate strategy no longer ...
08.31.2023 Sparks: The Principles for Effective Leadership In today’s leadership spark, Navi Radjou, Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Keynote Speaker, talks about leadership principles from his book. We delve into the importance of acting authentically and the struggle leaders often face in balancing their work and personal personas. ...
08.30.2023 Sparks: How to Think and Act Flexibly as a Leader In today’s leadership spark, Navi Radjou, Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Keynote Speaker, delves into the concept of flexible leadership and its relevance in today's dynamic world. Navi discusses the principles of innovation and how they can be applied to leadership. ...
08.29.2023 Sparks: How Organizations Should Be Thinking About Innovation In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Navi Radjou, Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Keynote Speaker. We talk about the value of innovation, and being resourceful and creative in business. He points out that young folks are keen to work for ...
08.28.2023 World's Top Personal Development Expert On How To Master Your Emotions At Work And At Home Today’s episode is with Thibaut Meurisse. Known for his best-selling book "Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings," Meurisse has made a significant impact on many lives. With nearly 10,000 reviews on Amazon, ...
08.24.2023 Sparks: The Art of Goal Setting and Genuine Connection In today’s leadership spark, John Bacon, bestselling author of "Let Them Lead," discusses leadership principles and insights from John's book "Let Them Lead." Recounting his experience as a coach for the River Rats, John emphasizes the importance of finding the ...
08.23.2023 Sparks: How To Foster a Winning Culture In this leadership spark, John Bacon, bestselling author of "Let Them Lead," shares his coaching experience with the struggling high school hockey team called the River Rats. He talks about the team's challenges like low morale and commitment issues due ...
08.22.2023 Sparks: How Tough Love Led America's Worst High School Hockey Team to Victory In today’s leadership spark, I chat with John Bacon, bestselling author of "Let Them Lead". John shares his experience coaching America's worst high school hockey team, the River Rats and how he turned around the team's fortunes through a tough ...
08.21.2023 13 Roles Leaders Need To Practice To Be A Great Mentor Today's episode is with Scott Jeffrey Miller, an accomplished executive with Franklin Covey, a seven-time bestselling author, and the host of the 'On Leadership' podcast. We discuss the world of mentorship, and the 13 roles a mentor can play as ...
08.19.2023 Navigating Personal Life and Professional Responsibility with the CEO of Blue Shield Today's episode is with Paul Markovich, the president and CEO of Blue Shield of California. We explored the theme of vulnerability in leadership, discussing its importance and challenges. Paul shared his personal experiences, including the intense workload during the pandemic, ...
08.17.2023 Sparks: Transforming Diminisher Behaviors to Multiplier Leadership Practices In today’s leadership spark, Liz Wiseman, Bestselling Author of "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter”, and I explore the shifting landscape of leadership challenges over the past decade. We discuss about how the role of a leader has ...
08.16.2023 Sparks: The Difference Between Diminisher and Multiplier Leaders In today’s leadership spark, Liz Wiseman, Bestselling Author of "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter”, and I dive deeper into a leadership discussion. Liz introduces her book on leadership and explores the characteristics and differences between "diminishers" and ...
08.15.2023 Sparks: How to Create a Culture of Success Through The Multiplier Approach In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Liz Wiseman, Bestselling Author of "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter”. Our conversation touches on the themes of leadership and optimism, and the two types of leaders, which are "diminishers" and ...
08.14.2023 Speed, Grit, and Glory: How Leadership Made John Force A Drag Racing Legend In today's episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of drag racing with none other than John Force, an American NHRA drag racer. He is a 16-time NHRA and 1 time AHRA Funny Car champion driver and a 22-time champion ...
08.12.2023 Vulnerability and Victory with CEO of Belden, Roel Vestjens Today's episode is with Roel Vestjens, Former CEO of Belden. We explored a wide range of topics, focusing on leadership, vulnerability, and personal growth. Roel shared his experiences and insights into the company's global operations and his time in Asia, ...
08.10.2023 Sparks: The Role of Vulnerability in High-functioning Teams In today’s leadership spark, Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney discusses vulnerability and its role within high-functioning teams, such as fighter pilots and special operators. He emphasizes the importance of trust and openness, where vulnerability is embraced to improve performance and learn ...
08.09.2023 Sparks: How Complacency Endangers Leadership and Life In today’s leadership spark, Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney, a fighter pilot and Founder of Folds of Honor Foundation, discusses the dangers of complacency in leadership and life. He shares a personal story from a combat mission, highlighting the empowering feeling ...
08.08.2023 Sparks: 3 Transformative Ways to Lead Fearlessly In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney, Founder of Folds of Honor Foundation. Dan shares remarkable life lessons learned from being a fighter pilot and how he applies it to his leadership and personal growth. Dan ...
08.07.2023 Curiosity Over Animosity: How to Have Hard Conversations At Work W/ Former UNICEF CEO In this episode, I speak with Caryl Stern, a remarkable leader and philanthropist. Caryl's background includes serving as the Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation, being on the Board of Directors at The Container Store, and leading UNICEF USA. ...
08.05.2023 How the CEO of Amsted Industries Discovered Being Vulnerable by Playing Piano In today's episode, I speak with Stephen Smith, CEO of Amsted Industries. Stephen shares his belief that vulnerability is about acknowledging that you can be wrong and being willing to expose yourself as a human being. He emphasized that showing ...
08.03.2023 Sparks: How to Lead Authentically with former Medtronic CEO Bill George In this leadership spark, Bill George, former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, discusses the essence of authentic leadership. He stresses the importance of finding one's True North – understanding personal beliefs, passions, motivations, and sources of fulfillment – by reflecting ...
08.02.2023 Sparks: The Role of Resilience in Developing Successful Leaders In today’s leadership spark, Bill George, former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, dives deep into the most critical aspect of any company: its people. He highlights the importance of frontline employees and their role in driving the success of the ...
08.01.2023 Sparks: The Changing Expectations of Leaders in Modern Times In today’s leadership spark, I chat with Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, about his leadership journey and experiences. Bill shares how his father's advice, to be the leader he never became, shaped ...
07.31.2023 Top Chipotle Exec. Reveals The Secret To Their Corporate Culture & Engaged Workforce Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Scott Boatwright, the Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle. Known for his operational strategies and his ability to drive change, Boatwright has been instrumental in reshaping the food safety measures and employee management ...
07.29.2023 How The CEO of 16,000 Person Quad, Creates Genuine Human Connections & Leads With Vulnerability Today's conversation is with Joel Quadracci, CEO of Quad Graphics. Quad is a commercial printing company which offers marketing strategy and management services, based in Sussex, Wisconsin and has approximately 16,000 employees'. Joel shares the importance of authenticity and "being ...
07.27.2023 Sparks: Three Keys That Drive Organizational Success In today’s Leadership Spark, Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Correspondent at CNBC, discusses the importance of adaptability, vulnerability, and contextual thinking in organizations. Julia emphasizes the significance of gathering data and listening to the people on the ground to ...
07.26.2023 Sparks: How Effective Leaders Thrive with Vulnerability and Adaptability In today’s Leadership Spark, Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Correspondent at CNBC, discusses various qualities and characteristics of effective leaders, focusing on vulnerability and adaptability. She emphasizes that no one is born a leader and that leadership skills are ...
07.25.2023 Sparks: How Women Leaders Are Reshaping the Leadership Landscape In today’s Leadership Spark, I chat with Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Correspondent at CNBC. We delve into the challenges women face in leadership roles and accessing venture capital funding. She highlights the issue of pattern matching in the ...
07.24.2023 Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine on How To Do the Impossible & Conquer any Challenge Today’s episode is with none other than Robert Irvine, a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and host of Food Network's hit show "Restaurant Impossible". Known for his dynamic leadership style and his ability to transform failing restaurants, Irvine has been instrumental ...
07.22.2023 Authentic Leadership from Tina Freese Decker, CEO of Corewell Health Today's episode is with Tina Freese Decker, the President and CEO of Corewell Health, with 60,000+ employees and based in New York. Corewell Health was formerly known as Beaumont Health. Today, Tina shares the importance of vulnerability in leadership. She ...
07.20.2023 Sparks: How Vulnerability and Self-Compassion Shaped Eric Miles' Leadership Style In today’s leadership spark, Eric Miles, CEO of Moss Adams, reflects on his biggest mistakes and failures in business. He acknowledges the pivotal role of a partner who made him realize the importance of influencing and engaging with others. Eric ...
07.19.2023 Sparks: Balancing Work and Life in the Hybrid Work Environment In today’s leadership spark, Eric Miles, CEO of Moss Adams, discusses the growing importance of well-being at work and the need to balance work and life stress in the hybrid work environment. He emphasizes the value of creating an environment ...
07.18.2023 Sparks: How to Cultivate Winning Teams by Focusing on Growth In this leadership spark, I chat with Eric Miles, the CEO of Moss Adams, about his unique perspective on growth. Eric emphasizes the significance of coaching and creating a supportive environment for team satisfaction, development, and well-being. He believes that ...
07.17.2023 From Crisis to Collaboration, Learn How Dan Helfrich Drives Success at Deloitte Consulting In today’s episode, I speak with Dan Helfrich, the Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting. He has been with the company for over 20 years and he currently leads a team of over 85,000 people. We discussed the difference between ...
07.15.2023 How Lard Friese, The CEO of Aegon, Leads With Vulnerability Today's episode is with Lard Friese, both the CEO and Chairman of Aegon, a multinational life insurance, pensions, and asset management company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It has businesses in over 20 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. ...

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