Bestselling author Brené Brown and Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson reveal the radical culture change that saved a legacy telecom company. Recorded Nov. 4, 2025.

Dan Schulman, one month into his role as Verizon CEO, details his vision for the company as well as what he sees as three concurrent waves that will transform the tech industry: AI, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics. Recorded Nov. 11, 2025.

Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, discusses leading the oil-and-gas giant through price volatility, activist pressures, and the rise of AI. He also shares his leadership philosophy—and why it’s important to stay focused on one key principle. Recorded Sept. 22, 2025.

Kristin Peck runs a pioneering animal-health company—but at the heart of her leadership success is a focus on people. She shares how she builds a culture that excels. Recorded on June 11, 2025.

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reveals how he reinvented a storied 120-year-old brand in one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in recent years—and shares the transformation playbook behind it. Recorded June 11, 2025.

Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair joins Alan Murray to discuss steering a cultural icon through shifting demand and global uncertainty—and what keeps her inspired along the way. Recorded June 11, 2025.

The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. A new series bringing you revealing conversations with top executives shaping business today. Hosted by Alan Murray, president of The WSJ Leadership Institute, the series goes beyond headlines to explore how leadership really works in times of upheaval, transformation, and uncertainty. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday.