Best Ajay Rob Podcasts (2026)

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428 Thursday Refresh: Dr. Bernard Harris, Embracing Infinite Possibilities 42:48

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—offers rare insights into the inner work of leadership. Dr. Harris is the first African American to walk in space, and the author of Embracing Infinite…

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427 [BEST OF] David Ross on Confronting the Storm - Leadership, Hope, and Navigating Wicked Problems in the Age of Uncertainty 40:46

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with David Ross, VUCA strategist and author of Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of Uncertainty. David is a renowned expert on VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments and has spent his career advising organizations on how to thriv…

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Cheesy Christmas Movies Are Delicious | The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois 13:39

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Merry Christmas Delishees! Feast on holiday movies recommended by Jon Francois that are filled with sentiment and earnestness: Netflix's Champagne Problems, Discovery Plus' One Delicious Christmas, and the Hallmark movies We Met In December & My Christmas Guide. As for Netflix's My Secret Santa.....meh.....…

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426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World 51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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Rob Reiner Was Delicious 50:50

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Delishees, feast on an on-track/off-track conversation about the legacy of Rob and Michelle Reiner with Jon Francois' old friend Laura Greenfield. We'll talk the Reiners, Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday, and somehow fish oil will get lumped in!

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425 How to Build a Culture of Innovation That Actually Works with Alan Gregerman 50:32

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alan Gregerman, innovation advisor and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World. Gregerman has spent his career helping organizations rethink what expertise is, how innovation really happens, and why the answers leaders…

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Become Legendary, with Tommy Breedlove - HockeyStick #51 34:56

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Welcome to Episode 51 of The HockeyStick Show. I’m Miko Pawlikowski, and this week I sat down with Tommy Breedlove (the author of the book “Legendary”) to talk about the long road from survival mode to self-worth, and how money, identity, and purpose get tangled together along the way. Tommy shared his personal story, from growing up around addicti…

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Australia Social Media Is Delicious 7:21

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Delishees, let's feast on this Australian social media ban. Is it a good idea? Follow/like/subscribe/share, leave a review on Apple Podcasts & a five star rating on Spotify IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/@thedeliciousculture⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeliciousculture⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠The Delicious Culture - YouTube⁠ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS CULTUR…

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424 Quick Leadership in a Distracted World: Trust, Power, and the New Rules of Leading Teams with Selena Rezvani 44:05

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Selena Rezvani invites leaders to rethink some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about modern management. Drawing from her new book Quick Leadership and years of work with top-performing organizations, Selena challenges CEOs and senior leaders to examine the hidden forces shaping their teams’ behavio…

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423 Thursday Refresh: Andrea Sampson on The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable 49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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State Of The Podcast 21:02

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Delishees, there's an important announcement to make about the future of the podcast.

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422 How AI Is Reshaping the Knowledge Economy, And What Leaders Need to Do Now with Sangeet Paul Choudary 55:09

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, one of the world’s leading thinkers on digital strategy, platforms, and the future of value creation. Sangeet is the author of the acclaimed new book Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Transforms the Knowledge Economy, a work that reframes how leaders must think…

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From FerretDB to Percona, with Peter Farkas - HockeyStick #50 39:20

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Welcome to Episode 50 of The HockeyStick Show. I’m Miko Pawlikowski, and this week I sat down with Peter Farkas to dig into the messy reality of modern infrastructure, open source licensing, and what really happens when companies try to protect their products from hyperscalers. We walked through his recent LinkedIn post, the story behind it, the un…

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Thanksgiving Is Delicious..NOT Turkey! | The Delicious Culture 9:06

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Delishees, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Jon Francois & Ajay Vandertunt discuss their plans, what the holiday overall means for them, and Ajay's got something to say to you if you're including pasta. ____________________________________________________________ Follow/like/subscribe/share, leave a review on Apple Podcasts & a five star rating on Spotify IG: …

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421 [BEST OF] Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top 47:32

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What if the greatest risk to your organization isn't economic uncertainty, market volatility, or disruptive technology—but the decisions being made in your own boardroom? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Didier Cossin, IMD professor and global expert in board governance, whose book High Performance Boards has bec…

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Clue Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:03:41

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Delishees, co-host Jon Francois recently appeared in The Shelburne Players' theatre production of Clue and we've gotta feast on that with some of the cast he worked with! Jon & Ajay Vandertunt are delighted to welcome Alise (Mrs. White), Kate (Mrs. Peacock), Ambu (Yvette), and Sam (Mr. Green) to discuss the live stage sensation based on the popular…

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420 Why Every Leader Needs to Rethink Innovation with Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw 1:01:22

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What if creativity isn’t a gift possessed by a few—but a skill every leader already has? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, co-authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World. Drawing from their work at Stanford and Harvard…

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Building Better Platforms, with Ajay Chankramath, Sean Alvarez & Nic Cheneweth - HockeyStick #49 40:35

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Welcome to Episode 49 of The HockeyStick Show! I’m Miko Pawlikowski, and this week I sat down with three platform leaders who’ve lived through the messy, unglamorous reality of building internal platforms that actually help teams ship better software: Ajay Chankramath, Sean Alvarez, and Nic Cheneweth. We unpacked what platforms really are, why they…

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Dale Forbes - Drawing inspiration from the natural world 20:04

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Dale Forbes shares his passion for nature, how he is inspired by soundscapes, and his fascination with how habitats define the birds found there. He also tells us how he would spend his fantasy birding day. Dale is the Head of Marketing Strategy & Insight at Swarovski Optik, is a member of BirdLife International's Advisory Board, and is the regiona…

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Pharoah, Fallacy & Persuasion | The Delicious Culture 1:10:02

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Jon & Ajay are digesting the surprise winter weather, the disappointing end to the government shutdown, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Jimmy Kimmel's tribute to his late bandleader, & Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy on Peacock!

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419 Riding the Tsunami of Change: How Leaders Can Thrive in an Exponential World with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam 41:23

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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with futurist and strategist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to explore how leaders can thrive in an era defined by exponential change. Known for his sharp insights into emerging technologies and their impact on society, van Rijmenam shares a grounded yet urgent view of the …

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418 Thursday Refresh: Lior Arussy on Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation 52:28

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a powerful conversation with Lior Arussy, renowned author, speaker, and expert in organizational transformation and customer experience. Lior is the author of the thought-provoking book Dare to Author: Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life. In this episode, he brings his compel…

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Love Is Blind Season 9 Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:10:58

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Delishees, grab a plate and taste The Delicious Culture!! Jon Francois & Ajay Vandertunt are feasting on the recent season of Netflix's Love Is Blind with Jon's sister Nathalie Francois & Jon's wife Toni Rushlow! Did Anton seem fake with Ali? Was Megan too "rich girl adventurous" for single dad Jordan? Is Edmond accountable for emotionally manipula…

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417 From Silos to Shared Strength: Relationships That Multiply Result with Jim Ferrell 48:56

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What if the greatest leadership blind spot isn’t about people at all, but about the space between them? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Ferrell, renowned leadership thinker and author of You and We: The Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Known for co-authoring the international bestseller L…

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Pee-wee Herman Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 2:12:59

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Delishees, grab a plate and taste The Delicious Culture!! We’re feasting on the HBO Max docuseries “Pee-wee as Himself” with special guest Manny “Manwich” Oramas from the Splat Attack and Bedtime Banter podcasts!

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416 Beyond the Hype: How Data, Skills, and Humanity Drive AI’s Real Impact with Benjamin Tasker 29:15

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Benjamin Tasker, an AI learning strategist who has applied artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in healthcare and education. From predicting cancer risks in rural communities to improving student success rates through early intervention, Tasker has firsthand exp…

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Project Runway Season 21 Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:08:19

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Delishees, grab a plate and taste this NEW episode of The Delicious Culture! This week, we’re digesting the wonderful news of Project Runway Season 22 with a recap of the recent Season 21 designers! Jon Francois & Ajay Vandertunt are joined by Jon’s wife Toni Rushlow to let you know if THAT winner really deserved it!…

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415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher 37:27

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What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems…

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KPop Demon Hunters Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 42:34

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Delishees, grab a plate and taste The Delicious Culture! Jon Francois and Ajay Vandertunt are joined by special guests Casandra & James Marchetti to delve into the phenomenon of “KPop Demon Hunters”. We explore its capivating storytelling, vibrant animation, the cultural significance of its themes, the humor, character dynamics, impact of the music…

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414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat 43:30

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Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform …

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Bad Bunny Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:17:43

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Delishees! Grab a plate and taste this new Delicious Culture! On this week's menu: we're digesting the unrest in Portland & Chicago, Bad Bunny on SNL & Super Bowl Halftime 2026, the Cardi B & Nicki Minaj beef, why Monster: The Ed Gein Story may not be a pleasant watch, Digimon, & Love Is Blind Season 9…

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413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits 44:15

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Exploring OpenUK, with Amanda Brock - HockeyStick #48 30:13

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Welcome to Episode 48 of The Hockey Stick Show! I’m Miko Pawlikowski, and in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK and a leading voice in open technology, open source, and policy. Amanda’s experience spans law, tech, and community-building, and we dove deep into the realities of open source, AI, and what it m…

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412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs 53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts 1:15:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Gardner—legendary investor, co-founder of The Motley Fool, and author of Rule Breaker Investing. Over the past three decades, David has not only beaten the market—he’s reshaped how long-term investing is understood and practiced. David’s track record is extraordinary: He rec…

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Building The Band Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 52:44

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Grab a plate and taste a NEW EPISODE of The Delicious Culture!! On this week’s menu, special guests Sabrina Scott Mangome and Brittany Mangome join Jon Francois & Ajay Vandertunt to rave about the Netflix series Building The Band NOTE: Jon is so sorry for the technical issues with his mic and promises to be better next week! Hopefully you can bear …

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410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model 31:36

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by one of the most sought-after advisors to Fortune 100 CEOs and boards—Ram Charan. Named “the most influential consultant alive” by Fortune, Charan draws on decades of boardroom experience and over 30 books—Execution, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Amazon Management…

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Human Rights Are Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:08:22

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Jon Francois and Ajay Vandertunt invite special guest Massiel Hernandez to discuss what happened in Utah last week and recommend pop culture "samplers". Let's grab a plate and taste that Delicious Culture!

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409 From Turn the Ship Around to Rethinking Decisions: David Marquet on Leading with Distance, Not Ego 44:37

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In this thought-provoking conversation, former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author David Marquet returns to the Partnering Leadership podcast to discuss the core ideas behind his new book: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions. Known globally for Turn the Ship Around, Marquet once again challenges traditional…

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ICE Raids AREN'T Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:15:05

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Delishees, grab a plate and taste The Delicious Culture! On this week's menu: 1. an ICE raid in Ajay's neighborhood, 2. the new iPhone 17 3. The Conjuring: Last Rites 4. the 2025 MTV VMAs 5. Howard Stern's retirement prank 6. the new Demon Slayer movie Plus, we'll recommend "samplers"!

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408 The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallik 37:50

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosse…

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Weapons Is Delicious | The Delicious Culture 1:37:31

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Grab a plate Delishees, it’s time to taste The Delicious Culture! On the menu this week: we’re feasting on the hit horror movie “Weapons”, Cardi B’s trial, the SNL casting changes, Real Housewife Karen Huger’s DUI, and we’ve got culture “samplers” for you to try!

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407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt 52:14

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her …

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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Great Bustards, Grey Partridge and Quail, Oh My! 38:34

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Join me as I recount my recent birding adventure in Wiltshire and Hampshire. From impressive Great Bustards to the elusive Common Quail and the unexpected Grey Partridges, our weekend was filled with unforgettable moments. We share the excitement, challenges, and pure joy of birding in the beautiful landscapes of Wiltshire and Hampshire. Links Grea…

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Delicious | The Delicious Culture 2:03:26

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Grab a plate, it’s time to taste The Delicious Culture!!! On this week’s menu is the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement and the Cracker Barrel log controversy! Plus, the MTV VMA nominations and the discovery of black Scottish people! We’ll wrap it up with our “samplers”: what we’ve consumed in the culture this past week that you should try!…

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405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives 50:39

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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The Hunting Wives Are Delicious | The Delicious Culture 58:36

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Have you seen Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives”? Are you following the White House on TikTok? Hopefully you haven’t eaten that recalled Walmart/Great Value shrimp? And how about that new Lego Batman game? Grab a plate and let’s eat! This week’s episode of “The Delicious Culture” is available wherever you get pods: https://linktr.ee/thedeliciousculture…

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404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections 44:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership 30:28

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …