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Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

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Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan Publishers: Reaching...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/31

This week, Jessica speaks with Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan Publishers and longtime publishing executive, to explore how books, reading habits, and consumer expectations are evolving in a rapidly changing world. With experience leading major book organizations through growth and transformation, Jon shares a grounded perspective on what it takes to keep reading relevant in an era defined by constant distraction and shifting attention.Jon explains how successful book companies think beyond individual

46:48

Lothar Schupet on Building a Brand from Scratch,...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/24

This week, Jessica sits down with Lothar Schupet, Acting CEO of Zeekr EU, to explore what it really takes to build a premium brand from the ground up in one of the most competitive and complex industries in the world. With more than 25 years in automotive, Lothar brings a rare perspective on the shift from legacy organizations to high-speed, startup-like environments.Lothar shares the realities of launching a new brand in Europe, from designing products without historical customer feedback to

38:05

Jerry Golden on Multiplying Team Impact, Translating...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/03

This week, Jessica sits down with Jerry Golden, Chief Policy Officer at Lyft, for a wide-ranging conversation about how great leaders scale their influence by building teams that multiply results rather than simply adding to them. Drawing on his experience operating at the intersection of government, technology, and community stakeholders, Jerry shares why the most valuable leadership skill is not being the smartest person in the room, but connecting the right people, ideas, and priorities to move

74:18

Robby Starbuck on Courage, Corporate Accountability,...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/02/17

This week, Jessica sits down with Robby Starbuck, filmmaker, activist, and corporate accountability advocate, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about culture, power, and the cost of speaking out. Known for challenging DEI programs and calling out corporations he believes have drifted away from their customers and values, Robby brings a perspective shaped by media, politics, and personal conviction.Robby explains how his advocacy is rooted not in headlines or outrage, but in a belief that

40:40

Naren Aryal on Purpose-Driven Publishing, Surrendered...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/02/03

This week, Jessica sits down with Naren Aryal, CEO of Amplify Publishing Group, to discuss what it really takes to publish a meaningful book—and the leadership mindset required to let ideas reach their full potential. Naren shares his journey from law to publishing, sparked by self-publishing a children’s book for his daughter and evolving into a career helping thought leaders find the right audience for their work.Naren explains what excites him most about publishing: working with authors who

42:15

Sarah Langley on Leading Culture with Intention,...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/01/20

This week, Jessica sits down with Sarah Langley, Chief People, Culture, and Communications Officer at Suntory Global Spirits, to explore how leaders can intentionally shape culture in complex, global organizations—without losing humanity or purpose. Drawing on her background in psychology and her experience across regions and industries, Sarah shares how beliefs drive behavior, and behavior ultimately defines culture.Sarah explains why Suntory shifted its focus from how work gets done to why it

57:35

Jeetu Patel on AI at Planetary Scale, Responsible...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/01/07

This week, Jessica sat down with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore one of the most consequential leadership challenges of our time: how to advance artificial intelligence at global scale while remaining deeply responsible to humanity.In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeetu shares his belief that AI represents the largest technological shift in human history—surpassing even the Industrial Revolution—while also acknowledging the very real risks around misuse, job

33:19

Bill Cheney on Member-First Leadership, Cooperative...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/12/16

This week, Jessica sat down with Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, to explore what it really means to lead in a member-owned, mission-driven financial institution—and why the cooperative model creates a fundamentally different kind of culture.In this conversation, Bill shares how he discovered the power of credit unions early in his career and why the “people helping people” philosophy has kept him in the movement for nearly 40 years. He breaks down the unique freedom of

40:47

Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/12/02

This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Schaefer, founder of Schaefer Enterprises and a committed endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to push beyond limits—on the trail and in business.In this conversation, Greg shares how the discipline and mindset forged through endurance sports have shaped his entrepreneurial path. From leaving corporate life to bet on himself, to building a company that reflects his values, Greg opens up about the highs and lows of founder life—and the mental

33:20

Lenovo’s Calvin Crosslin on Cultivating Inclusive...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/11/11

This week, Jessica sat down with Calvin Crosslin, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Lenovo, a global technology company known for its innovation in PCs, devices, and smart infrastructure.In this conversation, Calvin reflects on his path from HR leadership to driving global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. He shares how listening—at scale and with intention—became central to Lenovo’s culture-building efforts, and how the company’s commitment to people-first values has shaped

37:58

Adobe’s Stacy Martinet on Adaptive Leadership, Brand...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/10/28

This week, Jessica sat down with Stacy Martinet, Chief Communications Officer at Adobe, a global leader in digital experiences and creativity tools.In this conversation, Stacy reflects on her career journey from journalism to marketing leadership at some of the world’s most influential companies. She shares how her early newsroom experiences shaped her communication style and why trust, transparency, and empathy are essential for modern leaders. Stacy also unpacks how Adobe has maintained brand

47:08

Eventbrite’s Julia Hartz on Building Resilient...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/10/14

This week, Jessica sat down with Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing and event technology platform.In this conversation, Julia opens up about her leadership journey over two decades of building Eventbrite through economic downturns, digital transformation, and the existential crisis of COVID-19. She reflects on her personal “why,” rooted in the belief that shared, real-life experiences are essential to the human spirit, and describes how that purpose has

47:40

Alorica’s Max Schwendner & Mike Clifton on Co-CEO...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/09/30

This week, Jessica sat down with Max Schwendner and Mike Clifton, co-CEOs of Alorica, a global customer-experience company with 100,000+ employees. In this conversation, they unpack their shared “why”—helping people get better every day—and how a single “one CEO box” model drives decisiveness, accountability, and speed. They break down the operating cadence (small S-curves and quarterly goals) and the three firmwide priorities: lead with digital/AI, invest in talent so everyone improves daily, and

37:04

Aflac’s Matthew Owenby on Hiring for Life, Leadership...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/09/16

This week, Jessica sat down with Matthew Owenby, Chief Strategy Officer at Aflac, an American insurance company and the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States.In this conversation, Matthew shares his insights on leadership, family, and the mission of Aflac. He emphasizes the importance of having a purpose beyond oneself, the commitment to customer care, and the philosophy of hiring for life. Matthew discusses the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic and how Aflac

49:31

Humancore’s Mike Dolen on Leadership, Technology, and...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/09/02

This week, Jessica sat down with Mike Dolen, the founder and CEO of Humancore, an AI powered platform designed to help managers lead better in real time. Having spent his career at the intersection of people, science, and performance, Mike has seen a common pattern: we know what makes great leadership, but rarely embed it into the day-to-day workplace. He explains how Humancore uses generative AI and organizational psychology to offer in-the-moment leadership support that’s contextual and

59:02

Skillibrium’s Bart Fanelli on Truth, Accountability,...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/08/19

This week, Jessica sat down with Bart Fanelli, founder of Skillibrium and a longtime operator with deep experience leading revenue teams inside high-growth companies.Bart is on a mission to bring skill back into the conversation—especially in leadership. In this episode, he shares how clarity, consistency, and accountability became the foundation of his approach to building high-performing teams. They talk about the danger of over-indexing on tools and dashboards, and why real performance still

39:34

Kyndryl’s Victoria Pelletier on Navigating Change and...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/08/05

This week, Jessica sat down with Victoria Pelletier, a bold and boundary-breaking executive who became a Fortune 500 COO at just 24 and has been unstoppable ever since.Victoria leads transformation, change, and culture at scale. In this conversation, she shares how she balances clarity and conviction in complex matrixed organizations, how she helps clients embrace AI without abandoning their people, and why emotional intelligence is essential for influencing in today’s workplace. They discuss the

46:41

Udemy’s Greg Brown on Learning Technology and...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/07/22

This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Brown, former CEO of Udemy. Greg is a lifelong advocate for growth through learning, with a leadership journey shaped by a childhood surrounded by educators, a growth mindset rooted in family, and a belief that learning creates economic opportunity.Greg shares how that philosophy guided his decision to join Udemy, where he helped transform the company from a consumer marketplace into a $500 million enterprise learning platform used by global brands. They

31:22

Precisely’s Tendü Yogurtçu on AI Data Design, Remote...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/07/08

This week, Jessica sat down with Tendü Yogurtçu, the Chief Technology Officer of Precisely, which powers data integrity for more than 90 of the Fortune 100.They discuss Tendü's non-traditional perspective as a CTO: her leadership blends deep technical knowledge with a human-first mindset, and her approach to innovation is rooted in clarity, connection, and culture. Tendü also explains how to align technical transformation with business goals, how to create momentum in remote environments, and

49:39

Ontra’s Megan Hansen on Empathy, Purpose, and The...

Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2025/06/24

This week, Jessica is joined by Megan Hansen, the Chief People Officer at Ontra - a legal tech company navigating the world of AI and private equity.Megan opens up about the paradoxes that define her role: balancing empathy with performance, innovation with ethics, and purpose with profit. Her perspective is rooted in what she calls the power of "and": the belief that polarities can be managed, not solved, and that great leadership lives in the in-between. They discuss AI, education, corporate

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