Best Corporate Management Operatings Systems Podcasts (2025)

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588: Former CEO of Jamba Juice on Leading with Culture 42:57

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James D. White, former CEO of Jamba Juice, current board chair, and coauthor of Culture Design, shares how culture becomes a management discipline rather than a slogan. Drawing on his eight-year turnaround of Jamba, service on more than 15 boards, and leadership toolkit, he explains how listening, rituals, and disciplined systems embed values into …

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Unprepared Makes You Undervalued 26:07

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Success in business is often attributed to offering a superior product or service compared to competitors. However, the same principle applies when it comes to succession planning within a company. In order to maximize the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition, it is crucial to be more attractive than other potential buyers or succe…

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Transformation and trust in leadership: A conversation with Mads Nipper, Board Chair, former CEO, and Energy Transition Advocate 39:15

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In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, host Edmund Thomson Jones speaks with Mads Nipper, Board Chair, former CEO, and Energy Transition Advocate. Mads reflects on his leadership journey across diverse industries, sharing lessons on business transformation, building trust, and leading with purpose through uncertainty. He al…

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587: Globally Recognized Marketing Strategist on How to Build Brands That Dominate 45:32

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Laura Ries, globally recognized marketing strategist and author of The Strategic Enemy, outlines a category-first approach to brand building. As she explains, “while people talk in brands, they really think in categories. The category is king.” Her core message: focus, contrast, and clarity determine whether a brand leads or disappears. The convers…

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586: Father of the Cable Modem Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard on Innovation and the Global Broadband Transformation 55:55

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, founder of LANcity, author of The Accidental Network, and widely known as the “father of the cable modem”, shares the story of how broadband was built and the lessons it offers for today’s leaders navigating AI and emerging technologies. Arriving in the U.S. with $750 in savings, Yassini-Fard envisioned carrying “voice, data a…

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Private Equity: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly 38:29

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The Risks and Rewards of Selling to Private Equity Private equity can be a lucrative option for business owners looking to sell their company. However, it's important to carefully consider the risks and rewards involved in such a transaction. Join us as we discuss the potential pitfalls and benefits of selling your business to a PE firm, and how to…

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Which tech trends are rising to the top of the business agenda? 36:35

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Global competition has intensified, and the demand for energy and computing power is growing exponentially as companies embed AI, robotics, and other technologies into their everyday business processes. McKinsey’s annual outlook on technology trends points to 13 “frontier” trends that can help companies get a handle on these and other challenges. O…

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585: Former Goldman Sachs Executive, Erin Coupe, on Rituals for Success, Meditation, and Self-Leadership 53:43

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Former Goldman Sachs executive Erin Coupe shares how she transformed her life and career by replacing routines with rituals, practicing meditation, and stepping into self-leadership. In this episode of the Strategy Skills Podcast, Kris Safarova and Erin dive deep into practical lessons for entrepreneurs, consultants, and online business owners who …

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Managing Change with Empathy 34:00

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Managing change at a law firm is never easy, especially when people have different comfort levels with change. Dave Collins, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oak and Reeds, joins the show (in-person!) to discuss how to meet people where they're at when introducing change so you can maximize buy-in. We also talk about the latest innovations in…

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584: ESSEC Business School Professor on How Geopolitics Shapes Corporate Strategy 46:01

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Srividya Jandhyala, professor of management at ESSEC Business School and author of The Great Disruption, offers a clear framework for how geopolitics is reshaping corporate strategy. Her central thesis is direct: “The fundamental idea, ‘Where are you from?’—the nationality of the company—is the defining feature of the type of reactions you face fro…

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It's More Complicated Than You Think 24:26

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The text highlights a concerning statistic that 70% of business owners looking to sell have no plan in place for succession. This lack of planning can have significant implications on the overall transfer of wealth within the family. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper succession planning in ensuring a smooth transition of business …

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#74 The Deal Maker - Play Nice, But Win with Serial Entrepreneur Phil Hollingdale 1:29:18

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Send us a text What does it take to risk everything — your home, your family’s security, and even walk away from a million-pound payday — in pursuit of something bigger? In this episode of The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, Phil shares the raw truth behind decades of building, selling, and reinventing businesses. From sleeping on an office couch to secu…

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583: The Four Pillars of Elite Teams (with Colin M. Fisher) 57:31

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In this rigorous and insight-rich episode, Dr. Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, deconstructs high-performing teams using decades of organizational research and field-tested frameworks. If you lead, manage, or influence teams, the insights here can recalibrate how you build and guide collaboration. We explore four foundational elements (…

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How Security Can Lead Operational Resilience, Plus Reimagining Office Security 24:29

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Security professionals have to be integrated into operational resilience efforts and business continuity planning to prevent disruptions of all kinds, according to new research from the ASIS Foundation. In this episode of the SM Highlights podcast, report co-author and ResOrgs principal consultant Joanne Stevenson shares why security gets left out …

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582: McKinsey's Venkat Atluri, How to thrive in the ecosystem economy (Strategy Skills classics) 58:18

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Venkat Atluri, McKinsey senior partner and coauthor of The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders, explains how value creation is shifting from stand-alone enterprises to coordinated networks of collaborators. Drawing on two decades advising leaders in technology, media, and telecom, he outlines what makes ecosyste…

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Keeping Your Money - With Will Sutherland 27:30

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Will Sutherland, CEO and President of Three Pillars Wealth Management, emphasizes the importance of planning for business owners who have sold their company for a significant amount. He believes that proper planning is essential to ensure that as much of the windfall stays with the owner as possible.…

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The changing role of the CMO—and what it means for growth 23:07

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Chief marketing officers are vital to strategic decision-making, but increasingly, they’re being left out of the discussions that matter most—to the detriment of both customers and growth. “Kelsey and I are on a singular mission to bring CMOs back,” McKinsey Senior Partner Shelley Stewart III said recently, referring to Senior Partner Kelsey Robins…

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581: President of the Sy Syms Foundation on Legacy, Leadership, and Family Enterprise 55:39

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Marcy Syms, former CEO of Syms Corporation and president of the Sy Syms Foundation, reflects on leadership, governance, and the responsibilities of stewarding a family-founded, publicly traded business. Her perspective blends the operational discipline of retail with long-term thinking shaped by philanthropy and board service. Syms underscores that…

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Evolving talent needs in the robotics sector: A conversation with Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics 12:43

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In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss speaks to Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics. Iagnemma shares how the talent needs of the robotics and automation sector are evolving as the sector grows, as well as how he thinks about finding and training the right talent. He also shares his perspectives on managing economic and geopoliti…

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580: The Hidden Belief Blocking High Performers: “I’m Not Good Enough” 54:56

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Why do even the most successful executives and management consultants secretly struggle with the belief that they’re not good enough? In this conversation with Josh Davis, PhD (psychology & neuroscience, Columbia University, NLP trainer) and Greg Prosmushkin (trial lawyer turned entrepreneur), we unpack: Why top leaders and consultants battle with …

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#73 Entrepreneurship, AI, and Resilience: Gary Abela on Failure, Success and Exiting Startups 1:06:03

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast We’ve got a fantastic episode, which turned out to be a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the real story of entrepreneurship. My guest today is Gary Abela. Gary grew up in a family of hoteliers, and he was serving breakfast in the family hotel in London’s King’s Cross at …

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579: Former Accenture Partner Brad Englert on Career Growth Through Relationships 52:24

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Brad Englert, former Accenture partner, IT strategist, CIO, and author, shares how building genuine relationships has been the cornerstone of his career success. From his early days in technology consulting to leading large-scale initiatives, Brad reveals the mindset and habits that helped him grow, earn trust, and thrive in a competitive corporate…

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Emerging talent needs across the retail media and ad tech sectors: A conversation with Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads 16:47

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In this episode, Heidrick & Struggles’ Nicole Balsam and Haven Thompson sat down with Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads, which is the in-house regional media arm of Best Buy. The three discuss the growth in retail media networks and what this means for talent across the retail, media, and ad tech sectors. Valentin shares the capabilities an…

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Future-Focused Law Firm Management 31:29

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As the legal industry continues to evolve, it's important to always manage a law firm with an eye toward the future. In this episode, Laura Richardson, General Counsel at Agiloft, gives her perspective on what clients are looking for from the firms they work with, such as their approaches to talent management, AI adoption and creative thinking. She…

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578: Stanford’s Robert E. Siegel on Navigating the Toughest Leadership Trade-Offs 51:29

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Robert E. Siegel, Stanford Graduate School of Business professor, venture capitalist, and former executive, shares the leadership lessons he learned working with Intel’s legendary CEO, Andy Grove, and other amazing leaders, and how to thrive in today’s era of conflicting pressures. In this in-depth conversation, we explore the concept of the system…

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The future of work is agentic 35:02

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Think about your org chart. Now imagine it features both your current colleagues—humans, if you’re like most of us—and AI agents. That’s not science fiction; it’s happening. And it’s happening relatively quickly, according to McKinsey Senior Partner Jorge Amar. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, originally broadcast on McKinsey Talks Talent, …

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Could You Be Losing Millions? Proactive Planning Matters 22:44

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In today's discussion, we delve into the crucial topic of succession planning and its impact on your financial future. The article from The Economic Times emphasizes the necessity of thorough planning to achieve desired outcomes. Rich and I stress the potential consequences of neglecting this important aspect of financial management, urging our aud…

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577: Former Submarine Commander L. David Marquet on How Leaders Make Better Decisions 55:31

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L. David Marquet, former nuclear submarine commander and author of Leadership Is Language, shares a precise, operational approach to leadership, one that replaces command-and-control with a language designed for clarity, ownership, and adaptability. Drawing on his experience turning the USS Santa Fe from one of the worst-performing submarines in th…

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Managing the semiconductor trilemma: A conversation with Dr. Roawen Chen, chief supply chain and operations officer at Qualcomm 17:27

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In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Bae speaks to Dr. Roawen Chen, the chief supply chain and operations officer of Qualcomm Technologies. Dr. Chen first defines the concept of a “fab” [fabrication facility] versus “fabless” semiconductor company, and explains how the management of the supply chain is nuanced between the two. He then sha…

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576: Bain Senior Partner Sarah Elk on Doing Agile Right (Strategy Skills classics) 1:01:38

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Sarah Elk, Senior Partner at Bain & Company and global leader of its operating model work, brings a clear, pragmatic lens to why so many large-scale change efforts fail to stick. Drawing on decades of advising multinational organizations, she diagnoses the structural and behavioral traps that cause transformations to stall, and shares the disciplin…

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The Secret Why Your Business Won't Sell 27:50

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The Harsh Reality of Selling a Business: Why 80% Are Sold at a Discount This article delves into the sobering statistic that 80% of businesses are sold at a discount or not sold at all, leaving many owners in a difficult position when it comes to funding their retirement. Despite having decent profits and potential, these companies face obstacles t…

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575: Ex McKinsey Expert on War Games, John Horn: How to Read Your Competitors (Strategy Skills classics) 1:00:42

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John Horn, professor of economics at Washington University's Olin Business School and former McKinsey strategist, shares a disciplined framework for understanding competitive behavior by applying game theory and structured simulations. In this episode, he explains how companies can elevate competitor analysis from basic intelligence gathering to ac…

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Podcast Episode 130 IBCM Technology Resolves HACCP of QuantumComputing 1:31:34

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AI is in the realm of classical physics and has its limitations. The study of double-slit experiment and wave particle surely can help by Quantum Computing with opening millions of jobs to set right the world in disorder. The post Podcast Episode 130 IBCM Technology Resolves HACCP of QuantumComputing first appeared on IBCM Technology.…

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574: McKinsey Senior Partner, Kate Smaje: Winning in the Age of Digital and AI (Strategy Skills classics) 48:06

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For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics, where we interviewed Kate Smaje, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Global Leader of McKinsey Digital. In this episode, Kate offers a clear-eyed and disciplined perspective on what it takes for organizations to succeed in digital transformation. Drawing from deep client work acr…

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A New Step on the Pathway to Violence, Plus Outdoor Security and Vendor Cybersecurity Management 29:40

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This month’s Security Management Highlights episode features three compelling conversations with industry experts, starting with a chat with Ontic’s Cynthia Marble about a new step on the pathway to violence—step zero—and how it provides an even earlier opportunity to prevent escalation, if you’re paying attention. Then, Jeff Krull from Baker Tilly…

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Making Money In The Trades - From Better Profits to Better Pay 35:58

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Leah Kallas, General Manager at Great Lakes Skilled Trades, brings industry expertise to the discussion on maximizing revenue and retaining talent in successful companies. Her observations will shed light on effective strategies for business growth.By Dan Paulson and Richard Veltre

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A conversation about valuation 25:00

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Don’t lose sight of the long term. It’s a core message from the eighth edition of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, McKinsey’s seminal guide for corporate-finance professionals. It also describes the unique investment approach of the legendary investor Warren Buffett, who will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the en…

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573: How and when a consultant must disagree (Strategy Skills classics) 14:05

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For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics, where we discuss when a consultant must dissent and how it should be done. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.c…

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Q3 Ups, Downs, and Expectations 32:55

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By focusing on the future outlook for business in the coming months, the passage underscores the need for proactive planning and adaptation to changing circumstances. It suggests that businesses should not wait to see how things unfold but rather take steps now to position themselves for success.By Dan Paulson and Richard Veltre

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572: Improve Your Cognitive Performance with Herbs 54:53

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Rachelle Robinett, founder of Pharmakon Supernatural and educator in holistic health, offers a clear, science-aware framework for supporting energy, focus, and stress regulation, without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or overstimulation. In this episode, she explores how plant-based medicine, nutrition, and daily practices can be woven into practica…

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571: Multi-Award-Winning Researcher Vanessa Druskat on Team Emotional Intelligence 53:00

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Vanessa Druskat, organizational psychologist and professor at the University of New Hampshire, discusses team emotional intelligence (EI) as a predictor of sustained performance. Building on her foundational work with Daniel Goleman, Druskat focuses not on individual EQ, but on the group-level norms and practices that distinguish effective teams, p…

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Leadership, breaking through, and the value of communications: An interview with Sally Susman, chief corporate affairs officer of Pfizer 20:55

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In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Paula Davis is joined by Sally Susman, the chief corporate affairs officer of Pfizer. Susman, who recently published her book, Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World, shares her insights on what skills are most import…