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Call them changemakers. Call them rule breakers. We call them Redefiners. And in this provocative podcast, we explore how daring leaders from across industries and around the globe are redefining their organizations—and themselves—to create extraordinary impact in today’s rapidly changing world. In each episode, Russell Reynolds Associates Leadership Advisor Hoda Tahoun and former CEO Clarke Murphy host engaging, purposeful conversations with leaders in and out of the business world who shar ...
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Leadership Lounge: How to Build Trust and Transform Executive Team Performance
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Today's senior executives operate in an environment where trust has never been more critical, or more fragile. According to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in business leaders is at an all-time low, with people's fear that business leaders are dishonest increasing by 12% in the last year. So, as a leader, how can you cultivate trust withi…
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The Only Certainty Is Change: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on AI, Innovation & Market Evolution
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When it comes to global financial markets, the only certainty is the likelihood of uncertainty and change. The world is in a period of transformation on multiple levels fueled by AI and technology innovation, shifting economic policies, and infrastructure modernization. At the foundation of all of this transformation is the unrelenting need for lon…
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Leadership Lounge: Boardroom Bound: How to Navigate Your Journey from Executive to Board Director
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Today's board directors operate in a complex business landscape, balancing strategic guidance, technological innovation, and heightened governance expectations. They must provide critical leadership while navigating rapid change and increasing stakeholder scrutiny. So, as an executive, do you have what it takes to thrive in a board role? And how ca…
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Paws, Purpose & Profit: A Conversation with Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan
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The global pet industry is expected to grow from $320 billion today to nearly $500 billion by 2030, as more pet parents treat their pets like their own children, often sparing no expense on their pets’ nutrition, health, and wellness. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, today’s episode features a conversation with Simon, Hoda and Lyssa McGow…
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Digging Deep: Leadership, Growth & Risk with BHP CEO Mike Henry
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The world needs more metals, minerals, and natural resources to fuel the global economy, power the energy transition, and feed a growing population. As the CEO of the world’s largest mining company, BHP’s Mike Henry is redefining his business in a competitive industry which is projected to grow to $2.8 trillion by 2028. In today’s episode, Clarke d…
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Leadership Lounge: How can family enterprise leaders stay ahead in a fast-changing world?
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We explore how family enterprise leaders can strike the right balance between preserving their organization's legacy and adapting to an evolving business landscape. How can family enterprise leaders stay ahead in a fast-changing world? Family enterprises are the backbone of economies worldwide, but their leaders face an increasingly critical challe…
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AI or Die: A Conversation with Coveo Chairman and CEO Louis Têtu
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key topic in C-suite and board room discussions these days; one with the potential to redefine or at least impact every aspect of business and society. Leaders around the world and across industries are racing to figure out how to best implement the technology to gain efficiencies, increase productivity, and ultima…
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Talking Transformational Leadership with RRA’s CEO Constantine Alexandrakis
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In today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape, hiring and developing future-ready, transformational C-suite leaders is critical to organizational success. Making the wrong hiring decision can often lead to higher costs, damage to workplace culture, or worse. So what are the key things to keep in mind as you think about the leaders who can h…
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Redefiners Rewind: Insights and Takeaways from 2024
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Leaders have to make tough decisions and overcome adversity, often navigating through uncertainty and challenges along their leadership journeys. In this final episode of 2024, we’ll take a look back at the conversations we’ve had with the incredible leaders who joined us on Redefiners this past season to share their leadership stories and insights…
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Exploring the Art of Possible with Google and Alphabet President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat
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Change is something all leaders deal with at various points in their careers. Whether it’s technological change, organizational change, or perhaps even changing careers or industries. Our guest today has managed through all of that change and more. In today’s episode, Clarke and Hoda talk with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer at A…
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Leadership Lounge: The art of feedback - How to have honest and candid conversations
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We share how leaders can master the art of giving and receiving regular, effective feedback—and the benefits when they get it right. As the end of the year draws closer, you’re likely reflecting on your team’s performance—and how to give feedback that helps your leaders develop and improve. But, these types of conversations aren’t always easy to na…
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Leadership Lounge: How to develop your personal leadership brand
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It’s never been more important to get your personal leadership brand right as a leader. But, it isn’t easy to concisely articulate what you want to be known for and what your unique value proposition is. So, what is a personal leadership brand and how can you begin crafting it? How can you activate your leadership brand in the market? And, what are…
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Waste In, Shareholder Value Out: A Conversation with WM President and CEO Jim Fish
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Not many CEOs would roll up their sleeves and ride on the back of a waste truck at 2am once a week for seven years. But for today’s guest, it was the best way to get to know his employees and learn first-hand what impacts their productivity in the field. In this episode, Waste Management President and CEO Jim Fish joins Simon and guest host Emma Co…
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Leadership Lounge: How to Future-Proof Your Leadership
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Leaders today are operating in a business landscape with new issues, expectations, and pressures to contend with. This new world demands a new breed of leader. So, how can you become a future-ready leader? What key skills will help you stand out and succeed in a fast-changing world? How can hiring managers identify whether leaders are ready for the…
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Putting Sustainability Talk into Action with former Enel CEO Francesco Starace
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What does it take to transform a small regional traditional energy provider into a global renewable energy powerhouse? In today’s episode, Hoda and Simon are joined by the Chair of the Governance Board for Sustainable Energy for All and former Enel CEO Francesco Starace, who led the transformation of Enel from its start in electric generation in It…
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Unleashing AI’s potential: Are you ready to lead the charge?
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In the last year, AI has moved from a boardroom buzzword to a business imperative. But, while some leaders have sprinted ahead in their AI adoption, others remain at the starting line. So, what skills are important to help you unleash the potential of AI? Why is AI a leadership issue? And how do you overcome barriers that might be preventing you fr…
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Talking Tough Decisions with TCW President and CEO Katie Koch
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Being a first-time CEO can be a daunting transition filled with risk and opportunity, something that TCW Group President and CEO Katie Koch has experienced firsthand. In today’s episode, Clarke and Hoda talk with Katie about her career journey in the financial industry, from her early years as an intern at Goldman Sachs to becoming a first-time CEO…
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Leadership Lounge: Leading on Empty: How to Tackle Leadership Burnout
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No one is immune from burnout. Not even accomplished leaders. In fact, we often find that it’s the highest performing, most passionate leaders who are most at risk from burnout. So, what can you do to address this growing problem? What are the warning signs of burnout? And, when a leader reaches burnout, what are the consequences for the individual…
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Driving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan
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When it comes to technology and transformation, the automotive industry is at the forefront of change. Government regulations, changing consumer demands, new technology and climate change have forced auto manufacturers to evolve their approach. In today’s episode of Redefiners, Clarke and Hoda talk with Jim Rowan, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, a…
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Leadership Lounge: What do top-performing teams have in common?
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How well a leadership team performs can make or break an organization. But, given that market conditions are in constant flux, and C-suites are shouldering more responsibility than ever before, getting the balance right in your top team is far from easy. So, what are some of the key characteristics of a high-performing leadership team? How do succe…
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The Necessity of Change with President and CEO of Wells Fargo Charlie Scharf
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When it comes to disruption, transformation, and change, perhaps no industry has experienced this more over the past decade than the financial services industry. From online and mobile banking, to FinTechs, to data analytics and AI, to changing regulations, leaders of banking and financial service institutions have had to navigate through a tremend…
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Unpacking Leadership Lessons with Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano
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When Tony Capuano took over as President and CEO at Marriott, the company was wrestling with the most significant challenge it’s ever faced as travel essentially shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further complicating matters, Marriott’s beloved, iconic CEO, Arne Sorenson, had recently passed away and many in the company were dealing with the …
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Leadership Lounge: Why are there so few women in the CEO seat?
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Why are there so few women in the CEO seat? We know that diverse C-Suites are more resilient, innovative, and drive better financial performance. But in 2023, women accounted for only 12% of CEO appointments globally. Based on the current rate of progress, public companies are 81 years from gender parity in CEO appointments. Change needs to happen—…
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Elections, Geopolitics, and Global Business: A Conversation with Former President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso
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Unprecedented may be an overused word these days, but it certainly applies to the record number of national elections happening around the world in 2024. With more than 70 national elections and almost half the world’s population voting on their country’s leader, the results of this year’s elections could impact countries, business leaders, and per…
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Action Creates Hope: A Conversation with IRC President and CEO David Miliband
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On today’s Redefiners episode, Simon and Hoda sit down with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). David oversees the agency’s humanitarian relief operations in more than 50 war-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs in 28 United States cities. David shares the journey of how …
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