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'm launching a podcast! Eeek... it's all happening. The truth is, I know I deserve more from work and life, and so do you. And while it can be totally overwhelming to find another path, there is an entire army out there of like-minded folks who have not only found one, but are now looking to create a better, more human workplace, for you and I. So rather then re-invent the wheel, let's learn from them, get inspired by them, and band together so we can demand more from our workplace experienc ...
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Something big is happening in the world of business. CEOs increasingly say their jobs have become less about giving orders, more about inspiring, motivating, setting a north star. They are taking the lead on big issues like climate change, worker retraining, and diversity and inclusion. They are under pressure from employees, customers and investors not just to turn a profit, but to prove they are doing good in the world. And in the process, they are fundamentally redefining the relationship ...
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Can lessons learned in the world of sports translate in the world business? Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of the tech behemoth World Wide Technology, ought to know. Long before he cofounded World Wide Technology in 1990, he represented the United States as a member of the 1984 Olympic soccer team. On this week's episode of Leadership Next, Kavanaugh talks to …
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What does a duck know about selling insurance? Nothing, unless you're Aflac. The famous duck has been the company's mascot since 2000. On this episode of Leadership Next, Diane talks to Aflac CEO Dan Amos about running the company started by his family, shifts in the insurance landscape, and, of course, the duck. Leadership Next is powered by Deloi…
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Cybersecurity is front and center for business today, regardless of industry. That fact has helped fuel Palo Alto Networks’ growth in recent years. According to CEO Nikesh Arora, this week’s guest on Leadership Next, data security is no longer just a problem for the IT department—it impacts decision-making across all levels of an organization. Dian…
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Tiffany Yancey is best known for her lead role as Laura Cowan in Investigation Discovery's "House of Horrors" and, most recently, her first independent film "Love Him Or Leave Him," which she wrote, co-produced, and stars in. She was honored with the Robert Anthony Award for contributing to the film industry. Tiffany's acting journey began after sh…
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Dr. Marshall Woods, a licensed clinical psychologist with a unique interest in the intersection between psychology and film, shares her contributions to platforms such as The Huffington Post, the former American Psychological Association’s PsycCRITIQUES, and Thrive Global and Medium. Her book, Best Psychology in Film, has evolved into a podcast and…
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Host Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D. interviews filmmaker Elias Hinojosa about his award-winning film, Widow. Elias Hinojosa is an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles, CA. Born along the border of Mexico in the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied film from Prof. Matthew McConaughey. …
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Maceo “Tendaji” Lester is a filmmaker based in Baltimore, MD. His work ranges from music videos, narrative film, documentaries and wedding videography. Lester received his BA in Mass Communications at Virginia State University. Years later he enrolled at the Maryland Institute College of Art where he received his MFA in Film. His love of music, spo…
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The film is based on a true story. Film producer Alexandra Miles had been out of treatment for a few years. Back in 2018, she was at an eating disorder treatment center in Southern California. There, she met a young woman who changed her life. The woman who changed Miles’s life is Kendra Williams, whom she called “Blackbird” because she had a black…
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Katherine Marshall Woods, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, faculty member at The George Washington University, television host and coproducer of Best Psychology in Film. In this episode Katherine interviews Donnie Hue Frazier, III, filmmaker, producer, writer, and business owner about his film, ROUX’S BLUES: Promise Me, You’ll Be There.…
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Emilie Given, CEO of She's a Given virtual assistance agency, shares her journey from being a medical assistant to Executive Assistant, to starting her own virtual assistant agency. She emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and helping business owners enjoy their lives outside of work. Emily discusses the crisis of consciousness in the fut…
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Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Raisin Bran. These are just a few of the popular cereals that made the Kellogg Company a global leader in breakfast. But over the decades Kellogg's has expanded far beyond cereal into a snack powerhouse as well, with brands like Pringles, Pop-Tart's and the fan favorite Cheez-It crackers. Trouble is, while its snack …
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Kendra Scott started her jewelry company with $500 in 2002 out of her house in Austin. Today it’s a billion-dollar jewelry brand with both mass-market and premium lines and hundreds of retail stores across the country. On this week's episode of Leadership Next, Diane Brady talks to Kendra Scott CEO Tom Nolan about the company's growth plans, his un…
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In this episode we meet Cameron Elliott, the country manager for Good Habitz, an online Learning platform. Cam shares his career journey and the mission of his current employer, who focuses on self-development and utilizes self-assessments to create personalized learning journeys. We discuss the importance of human skills, such as adaptability, com…
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Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have become key drivers for trends in the beauty space in recent years. The power of beauty influencers shows no sign of slowing down, according to president and CEO of Sephora North America Artemis Patrick, this week’s guest on Leadership Next. After spending the bulk of her career at the LVMH-owned co…
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If you shop on the internet, you’ve probably seen Klarna—and its buy-now, pay-later installment offers—when shopping at major retailers like Bloomingdale's, Foot Locker, or Sephora. The company’s plans allow shoppers to break up purchases into four equal payments, with no interest. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says installment plans fill a ga…
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Join me and Indira Kennedy as we explore the evolution of conscious leadership and personal development over the past 20 years, emphasizing the shift towards spiritual intelligence (SQ) and the importance of self-mastery, values, and individual purpose. In this episode we delve into the role of leaders in facilitating personal development, the impa…
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Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa started Warby Parker as a business school project in 2010. The premise was simple: shake up the old-line optical business by selling frames online, and at a lower price than traditional retail. Today, Warby Parker is one of the biggest players in optical, a robust online business leveraging e-commerce but with a grow…
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GE Appliances started making products for cooking and heating way back in 1907. Today, it’s one of the largest manufacturers of appliances in the U.S. On this episode of Leadership Next, Alan and Michal talk to GE Appliances president and CEO Kevin Nolan about the company’s culture of entrepreneurship, keeping up with changes in consumer behavior, …
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Its origin story dates back to the birth of the United States. Today, some 240 years later, Bank of New York—the bank founded by Alexander Hamilton—is a global giant that powers large swaths of the worldwide financial system. On this week's episode of Leadership Next, Alan talks to BNY CEO Robin Vince about cybersecurity, how to build an enduring c…
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In 1922, 25 military veterans came together to start USAA. At the time, military families were having difficulty getting car insurance. Fast-forward to today, and USAA provides insurance and financial services to millions of veterans and their families. This clear mission, says CEO Wayne Peacock, has actually helped the 102-year-old company remain …
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When David Risher became CEO of Lyft in 2023, he realized the ridesharing company had a speed problem. At the time, it took Lyft cars on average four extra minutes to arrive compared to wait times for cars from Uber, its main competitor. A year later, thanks to onboarding many more drivers onto the Lyft platform, the difference is down to 10 second…
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Volvo Cars has an ambitious goal of going all electric by 2030. But, according to CEO Jim Rowan, the EV push won't be linear. Major population centers are way ahead of rural communities, both in the U.S. and globally when it comes to things like charging infrastructure, critical for the move away from gas-powered cars. Rowan became CEO of Volvo Car…
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None of Jackie Reses’s fintech contemporaries were surprised that she bought a bank. A former Square executive, Reses bought Lead Bank to address compliance and technology challenges facing fintechs. She discusses with Michal how she’s turning a 95-year-old family-owned banking institution into an innovative provider of banking infrastructure for f…
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Medical-device maker Masimo has been embroiled in a legal battle with Apple over alleged patent infringement and trade-secret theft—resulting in a temporary import ban on some Apple Watch models late last year. But before the medtech company was going up against tech giants in court, Masimo was a quintessential startup story running out of CEO Joe …
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The media industry has seen a lot of turbulence in the last several decades, but Jim VandeHei managed to cut through the noise and found not just one but two successful news organizations—Axios, where he still serves as CEO, and Politico. As a student, VandeHei says, he struggled academically, but found his calling as a political journalist before …
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Everyone is talking about AI and jobs. Will AI take jobs? Will it add jobs? What skills do I need to sharpen as AI continues to impact work? Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, talks with cohosts Alan and Michal about what he’s seeing in the data. Roslansky explains why he is transforming LinkedIn into an AI company, and what that will look like for u…
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E-commerce is a notoriously competitive landscape—but online pet retailer Chewy has managed to not just survive, but thrive. Since joining the company in 2018, CEO Sumit Singh has shepherded Chewy through its IPO in 2019 and its debut on the Fortune 500 list in 2021. He talks with Alan and Michal about Chewy’s obsession with customer loyalty; his b…
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Autodesk is a 1980s software company that continues to reinvent itself. CEO Andrew Anagnost attributes this to the company’s ability to be the first to “kill our own businesses.” Anagnost goes into detail about how he sees AI impacting architecture, specifically when it comes to sustainable construction. He and cohosts Alan and Michal also discuss …
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