In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with Andrew Sobel, Founder and President of Andrew Sobel Advisors Inc. Andrew has had tremendous success helping companies and individuals build their client relationships for the long term. We talk with Andrew about how to build those trusted client relationships, the importance of investing to create strategic relationships, and why developing your network before you need it will lead to growth and long-term success.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, Senior Consultant Laura Fay sits down with Maura Healey, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Maura shares her leadership philosophy and why she believes in supporting your team to seek their passion and giving them a platform to allow them to grow and succeed. She discusses how in times of turmoil and uncertainty leaders should show empathy, seek outside guidance, and engage with many different viewpoints to help set the vision and rise above.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with Helen Drinan, former President at Simmons University. Helen shares her view on the role of leaders to create sustainability while drawing on an organization’s founding purpose to guide a compelling future strategy. She discusses the unprecedented challenges facing higher education, the need for change, and the opportunity for advancing technology to create a more sustainable business model and universal access to education.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we examine the critical importance of self-care for leaders to perform at the top of their game. We pinpoint the three areas that have the biggest payoff for busy senior leaders, and offer new tools and strategies to help you feel better, happier, and be the best leader you can be that people can depend on for the long haul.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with Patrick Murphy, CEO at John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. Pat shares his journey to become CEO and the life-changing leadership and personal lessons he learned after a major health scare. Pat offers insight into how learning to slow down has allowed him and his leadership team to navigate stress and move faster in achieving their strategic objectives.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with Rosabeth Moss Kanter who holds the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professorship at Harvard Business School, specializing in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change. Rosabeth shares her predictions for what business will look like post COVID-19 and what opportunities this outbreak will present for companies. She offers her insights into why this is a defining moment for leaders and companies to stand for something larger than themselves and how to accelerate a sense of purpose and meaning to ensure they are making a difference. 

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, Sarah Woods sits down with Lynn Dugle, Board Director, State Street and former Chairman, CEO and President of Engility. Lynn shares her insights and advice for boards and leaders on how to make a strategic pivot, challenge assumptions to think differently, manage risk and create an environment that drives innovation and growth, even in challenging times.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with David Roberts, CEO of Verra Mobility. David shares his story of how he took over as CEO of a founder led, private equity company and what he learned about leadership when he took the company public. He also shares advice about overcoming CEO loneliness, how to listen and uncover the truth from your team, and the importance of hiring top talent to drive business results.

In this episode of The Leadership Beat, we sit down with Gunjan Kedia, Vice Chairman of U.S. Bank’s Wealth Management and Investment Services Division, for a conversation about the generations in the workplace and how leaders today are leading for a different follower. Gunjan shares her thoughts on how leadership has changed over the past decade, and the need for leaders to embrace, adapt and learn from the generational differences.

In this episode, we sit down with Margo Cook, President of Nuveen Advisory Services. Margo talks with us about what it's like working with an international team and how she's been able to successfully lead global organizations through change. She also shares some lessons she's learned during her rise to the top as well as advice leaders should consider when working across geographic regions and cultures.