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561: Harvard’s Bill George on Leading Authentically...

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2025/06/18

In this wide-ranging and direct conversation, Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and Harvard Business School professor, offers a disciplined framework for leading in conditions of persistent volatility. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and research, George emphasizes that leadership today is no longer about managing processes, it is about confronting ambiguity, enabling experimentation, and sustaining purpose across shifting conditions. Five themes stand out: Opportunity Must Be

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560: American Economist and Professor, Steve Hanke,...

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2025/06/16

Central banks in major economies have repeatedly misread inflation trends by relying on models that omit a fundamental economic lever: the money supply. In this episode, economist Steve Hanke offers a detailed critique of prevailing post-Keynesian frameworks and the policy missteps that have followed. Drawing on historical and current data, Hanke underscores the predictive power of the quantity theory of money, a model largely excluded from central bank thinking, and explains how ignoring this leads

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51:02

559: Professor of Finance at London Business School,...

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2025/06/11

In this episode, finance professor and author, Alex Edmans, offers a rigorous examination of the narratives surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in corporate strategy. Drawing on his critique of widely cited studies, including those from McKinsey and BlackRock, Edmans illustrates how flawed data interpretations and confirmation bias contribute to the persistence of questionable claims. He warns against relying on correlation-based research that lacks causal rigor, especially when such

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49:13

558: Founder of McKinsey's Strategy and Corporate...

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2025/06/09

In this episode, Tim Koller, co-author of Valuation and a leading authority on corporate finance, offers a substantive examination of capital allocation decisions under real-world constraints. The discussion moves beyond theory to explore how CEOs and CFOs should approach resource deployment in mature, capital-rich companies—where investment opportunities are limited not due to lack of ambition but due to economic reality. Key insights include: - Share Buybacks as Rational Policy: Many firms

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47:24

557: CEO of The Turk Group on Becoming the Leader...

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2025/06/04

In a world that often rewards taking, James Turk believes the most powerful leaders are the ones who give clarity, opportunity, second chances, and their full attention. In this episode, I speak with James Turk, who is an executive coach, CEO of The Turk Group, and author of The Giving Game, about what it truly means to become the kind of leader others want to follow. We explore: Why most new leaders struggle and how to set them up for success from day one The difference between “getting”

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46:36

556: Award-Winning Strategist Hernan Tagliani on What...

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2025/06/02

What if cultural relevance isn’t just a marketing strategy but a business imperative? In this episode, I speak with Hernan Tagliani, a multicultural marketing expert, award-winning strategist for Fortune 500 companies, and author of The Hispanic Market for Corporate America and Multicultural Mainstream, that explains how brands can drive lasting growth by truly understanding and serving Hispanic consumers. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Hernan shares how he rebuilt his career from the ground

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49:24

555: How a Billion-Dollar CEO Thinks and Leads (with...

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2025/05/28

Your company’s next breakthrough isn’t about doing more, but doing less with purpose. In this episode, I speak with Bill Canady, CEO of two major industrial companies (OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products), a former U.S. Navy officer, and author of From Panic to Profit, about the operating system he’s used to turn around billion-dollar businesses and lead through uncertainty. Bill brings a rare blend of military discipline, private equity strategy, and grounded human

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40:04

554: Microsoft’s Dean Carignan on Using AI to Boost...

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2025/05/26

What if the key to innovation isn’t a process, but a mindset that travels across boundaries, disciplines, and decades? From international development to McKinsey to leading AI strategy at Microsoft, Dean Carignan has built his career at the intersection of systems, people, and impact. Now, as co-author of The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, he’s helping organizations rethink how real innovation happens, not just in startups or labs, but in legacy institutions and global companies. In

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54:53

553: Founding Partner of DCM Insights on What Today's...

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2025/05/21

What if the strategies you trust most are quietly keeping you from your next level of growth? In professional services, we’re taught that strong delivery and trusted relationships lead to more business. But what if that model no longer matches how clients actually buy? In this episode, I speak with Matthew Dixon, the co-founder of DCM Insights and bestselling author of The Challenger Sale and The Jolt Effect, about his latest research and book, The Activator Advantage. Based on a global study of

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42:12

552: From Ditch Digger to 9-Figure CEO: Building a...

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2025/05/19

What if your company’s success depends less on what you build and more on what your people are chasing? For Ken Rusk, digging ditches became the foundation for building something far more valuable: a company where employees don’t just show up to work — they show up for their lives. In this episode, I speak with Ken Rusk, nine-figure entrepreneur and author of Blue Collar Cash, about how he built his business by aligning personal dreams with company growth, and why creating a culture of

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51:26

551: Microsoft Director on How to Empower Anyone to...

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2025/05/14

What if the key to driving real innovation isn’t genius, but orchestration? Innovation is often seen as the domain of visionaries or tech geniuses. But in this episode, JoAnn Garbin, former Director of Innovation at Microsoft Cloud and co-author of The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, shows that true innovation is a craft: one grounded in discipline, collaboration, and conscious leadership. JoAnn brings a rare lens to the conversation — an engineer with a background in philosophy and

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58:26

550: Artist, Leader, and Yale Fellow Hrund...

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2025/05/12

What if the leadership edge you’re looking for doesn’t come from working harder, but listening deeper? We talk often about productivity, performance, and pushing through. But few conversations explore the quieter forces shaping our best decisions, like intuition. In this episode, I speak with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, a director, writer, systems thinker, and an award-winning sustainability leader, about intuition as a source of strength, clarity, and resilience in both leadership and life. Hrund

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52:49

549: Anesthesiologist and Reality TV Star on How to...

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2025/05/07

Dr. Tiffany Moon isn’t just breaking stereotypes — she’s rewriting the script. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Moon — board-certified anesthesiologist, founder of Aromasthesia, and former cast member of Bravo’s Real Housewives — opens up about what it really takes to balance ambition, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and public scrutiny. From immigrating to the U.S. at age 6 to graduating from college at 19 and medical school at 23, where she finished in the top ten percent of her class, to launching

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59:03

548: Experiencing The American Dream with Mark Matson

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2025/05/05

What if the financial advice you trust is actually hurting your future? Mark Matson believes it is, and he has the data to prove it. In this episode, I sit down with Mark Matson, founder of Matson Money and a pioneer in the evidence-based investing movement. With over $10 billion in assets under management, Mark has helped thousands of families and advisors break free from Wall Street myths, media-driven panic, and the illusion of market timing. But Mark didn’t start in finance. In fact, he

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56:44

547: First African American Astronaut to Walk in...

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2025/04/30

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 547, an interview with Bernard Harris, an astronaut, physician, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and author of Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential. In this episode, Bernard Harris, the first African American astronaut to walk in space, shares his experiences and describes the thrill of launching into space as well as the physical challenges of microgravity. He discusses the significance of inner strength,

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54:31

546: Renowned Experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and...

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2025/04/28

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 546, an interview with the authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Most conversations barely scratch the surface, because true connection isn’t just about hearing words, it’s about listening with purpose and presence. In this episode, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener introduce the concept of Radical Listening: an intentional, culturally aware approach

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54:49

545: CIA Hacker to Tech Entrepreneur: How...

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2025/04/23

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 545, an interview with the author of Cyber Crisis: Protecting Your Business from Real Threats in the Virtual World, Dr. Eric Cole. What do cybersecurity and entrepreneurship have in common? According to Dr. Eric Cole, a former CIA hacker turned tech entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, they all require pattern recognition, disciplined thinking, and a commitment to doing what’s right. In this episode, Dr. Eric Cole shares his journey from an unprepared

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544: Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review on the...

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2025/04/21

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 544, an interview with the author of There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, Kevin Evers. In this episode, Kevin shares insights from his new book on Taylor Swift, noting her strategic decision-making and marketing tactics that led her to where she is today. He stresses the value of trust and consistency in building a brand, citing Taylor Swift's $2 billion Eras Tour and her 2% market share in 2024. Kevin also underscores how Taylor

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50:53

543: Co-founder of Peak 360 Wealth Management on...

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2025/04/16

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 543, an interview with the author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money, Elizabeth Husserl. Many people chase wealth as a number, but the truth is that true wealth is more than just money in the bank. In this episode, Elizabeth challenges common assumptions about financial success and explores how fulfillment, stability, and meaning factor into what it really means to be wealthy. Elizabeth explains how our “scarcity brain”

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542: Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price on the...

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2025/04/14

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 542, an interview with the author The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself!, Sébastien Page. Ever wondered what truly drives successful leaders and how psychology plays a role? In this episode with Sébastien Page, we explore the habits, mindset, and science behind great leadership. He shares lessons drawn from 20 years of experience and in-depth research in positive and sports psychology

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