What can top leaders gain from the books “Think Like a Freak” and “Predictably Irrational”? If there’s one thing all great business leaders have in common, it’s that they never stop reading books—especially books that can enhance their leadership skills. In this Quick Take episode, we re-introduce our “Book Pairing” show format, sharing our take […]

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As we head toward the New Year, futurist Gail Bower joins us to share a leadership trend about making a lasting impact on social and environmental issues. She is an author, professional adviser, and the founder and President of Bower & Co. Consulting LLC. Her strategy firm works with mission-driven organizations to leverage their social and environmental […]

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“Doing well by doing good” is a concept that many CEOs and other top leaders aspire to. However this aspiration can sometimes be a challenge to consistently pull off. Given this, we are excited that Chief Executive has named Marc Benioff, Founder, Chair and co-CEO of Salesforce, as their CEO of the Year for 2022. […]

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Tara Rethore is a C-suite advisor and the CEO of Strategy for Real, a strategy development and consulting company that helps organizations drive growth and profitability through a clear strategy and structured framework. She is the author of Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations, which discusses scenario thinking and other tools […]

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We all deal with ambiguity in so many situations. Consider the sign pictured here, which appeared in our neighborhood a little while ago. What would you do if you were a bus driver — would you turn left or would you drive straight ahead, or would you respond in some other way? Decisions are not […]

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Have you ever wondered why it can be so challenging to see meaningful outcomes from very well-intentioned efforts to enhance diversity? Dr. Gena Cox joins us to discuss the essential role of top leadership in fostering a culture of inclusion in their organizations to close this gap. A noted voice on human-centered leadership, Gena shows […]

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Big adventures can help us challenge the boundaries of what we think is possible. However, adventures such as climbing a mountain or sailing across the Atlantic can be few and far between. This is especially true for CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors with demanding schedules.  That’s why it’s important to embrace the eye-opening adventures […]

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Scott and I take another turn showing up as podcast guests rather than as hosts. Toby Goodman, host of the podcast Moving Conversations, interviews us on an episode he titled “Creating Value Through  “Pod-lationships.”  This is great conversation about building relationships that will help you get to know us better. Our conversation includes the story of  how […]

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What does it mean to ‘change the game?” Game-changing growth involves leading in a dramatically different direction to create new value – whether it’s creating value in new markets or improving your value in existing markets. The challenge of leading a bold vision in the face of ambiguity is becoming aware of how established patterns […]

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Usually we’re the ones interviewing guests for our podcast, but here’s a change of pace. Our long-time friend & colleague Gayle Lantz of Workmatters Inc. invited us to be guests on her podcast, “CEO on the Go.” Gayle is a leadership expert, author, speaker and trailblazer in her field. She helps CEOs and executives shape […]

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