Best Tony Howell Podcasts (2025)

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395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change 46:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Greg Satell, writer, speaker, innovation advisor, an expert on transformational change, and author of Cascades, shares lessons on how leaders can lead transformation in their organizations and the community. Greg Satell shares lessons learned from past transformations and how leaders can help lead change in…

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#213 – Psycho Beach Party | Directed by Robert Lee King (with Connor Kujawinski) 2:42:24

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Tune in as Pride Month comes to a close on 2CC! It’s been splendid to have this space be dedicated to queer art throughout this past June of 2025. Now we shall wrap that up by bringing back Connor Kujawinski (@connorkuj) for a breakdown of Psycho Beach Party, the 2000 comedy-horror beach movie spoof that follows a whirlwind of surfing, dissociative…

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394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Work 49:51

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by David Espindola, a futurist and strategic advisor with deep expertise in technology, AI, and leadership. As the author of The Exponential Era and Soulful, Espindola brings a unique lens to the conversation—one that blends exponential technology insight with a deep unde…

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#212 – Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee (with Katrina of Katrina’s Library) 2:28:01

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Tune in as Pride Month continues for its third week on 2CC! Katrina (@katrinaslibrary) is jumping onboard for a review and recap of Fake Dates and Mooncakes, the 2023 YA fake-dating rom-com novel by Sher Lee that follows an aspiring teenage chef who gets caught up in a fake-dating scheme with a rich crush, all while preparing for a mooncake contest…

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393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris 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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#211 – The Matrix | Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski (with Anna) 3:58:53

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Tune in as Pride Month rolls onward for its second week on 2CC! Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) is jumping back on the show for a deep dive into The Matrix, the 1999 sci-fi action movie about a computer hacker who’s bestowed with a quest to free humankind from the simulated reality in which they’ve all been imprisoned. The utterly trans layers of…

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392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy 56:57

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Greg Shove, CEO of Section and a serial entrepreneur with a deep track record of leading transformative growth. Shove’s leadership journey includes multiple successful pivots, and in this conversation, he brings a uniquely grounded perspective on how AI is fundamentally changing …

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391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney 33:15

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In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. Simon is best known for his work on personal and professional brilliance, with a focus …

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#210 – Hannibal | Developed by Bryan Fuller (with Robyn Zabukovec) 2:39:18

28d ago2:39:18

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Tune in as 2 Cents Critic kicks off Pride Month! Yes, this month has circled back around for the year 2025, so the program will be focusing on queer art. For this first episode of June, Robyn Zabukovec (@TheFinalGirly) strides on back to her guest chair for a breakdown of Hannibal, the horror-thriller show that premiered on NBC in 2013 and spent th…

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390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage 40:58

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What if your employees appear engaged, but aren’t truly committed? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Garrison, an experienced CEO, board member, and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Commitment. Drawing on his work with companies like Ameritrade and his ex…

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389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, Former CIA HR Chief and Founder of the CIA Leadership Academy 51:47

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What happens when even the most powerful leaders pull every lever they’ve been taught to use—bonuses, metrics, training—and nothing changes? That’s the question that set Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of Human Capital, on a mission to rethink leadership from the inside out. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mike joins Mahan Tavakoli to share …

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#209 – The Last Supper | Directed by Stacy Title (with Rolo Tony) 2:38:32

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Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony) hops aboard the podcast to review and recap The Last Supper, the 1995 satirical black comedy movie about a friend group of grad school students who launch a scheme to kill off conservatives by inviting them over for the last supper they’ll ever have. The surprisingly cozy atmosphere wrapped around this film, …

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388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney on Leading Yourself and Your Team When Nothing Goes as Planned 45:40

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In this timely and compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes back Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes. This conversation focuses on Rich’s latest book, Mastering Uncertainty, and delivers insights highly relevant to leaders navigating today’s volatile, complex environment. Wi…

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#208 – Videodrome | Directed by David Cronenberg (with Seth Vargas of Movie Friends) 1:49:42

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Tune in as Seth Vargas (Movie Friends) returns to the program to discuss Videodrome, the 1983 sci-fi body horror film about a TV station president whose discovery of an enigmatic and pornographic video broadcast drags his mind and his flesh down a spiral of terror. The David Cronenberg movie that Seth saw as a wee little child with his mom, recomme…

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387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 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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#207 – Drive | Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (with Anna) 3:08:02

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Tune in as Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) jumps back into their guest chair for a breakdown of Drive, the 2011 neo-noir crime thriller film about an L.A. stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Ryan Gosling’s auramaxxing, what qualifies as neo-noir, the strange misogyny that’s given off by issues like NWR’s original goal o…

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action 50:47

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative power of a growth mindset and how we can apply it to unlock our potential. He shares how a crippling physical injury early in hi…

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work 43:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by develop…

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#206 – Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede (with Andy of Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) 3:08:20

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Tune in as Andy (Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) strolls back into the 2CC sphere for a plunge into Maeve Fly, the 2023 horror novel by C.J. Leede that follows a young woman who's harboring grim and bloodthirsty urges while playing an ice princess at a certain Californian theme park and laying an eye on her best friend’s intriguing brother. Wh…

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill 45:25

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist, startup co-founder, and author of The Power of Culture. Laura shares how her early experiences and leadership journey at Microsoft shaped her passion for understanding the hidden forces that drive organizational behavior and business outc…

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#205 – Prime Video's Wilderness | Created by Marnie Dickens (with Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman of The Rom Complex) 1:36:59

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Tune in as Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman (The Rom Complex) dive back into another collaboration with 2CC for a review and recap of Wilderness, the Prime Video thriller miniseries about a scorned woman’s revenge plan against her dickweasel husband. Drawing comparisons between this show and Gone Girl, the potential that this could have had to …

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383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis 45:41

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What does it take to build something that lasts—not just for years, but across generations? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alfredo De Massis, a globally recognized expert on family enterprise and author of The Family Business Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Families to Prosper Across Generations. As one of…

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#204 – Devs | Created by Alex Garland (with Anna) 3:19:46

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Tune in as Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) teams back up with Arthur to review and recap Devs, the 2020 sci-fi techno-thriller miniseries about the mysterious and murderous machinations of a quantum computing company. Anna’s mini-review of Civil War, wishing that Alex Garland could grow a political spine, the choice to cast Cailee Spaeny as a tee…

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382 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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#203 – How to Train Your Dragon | Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois (with Dustin Holden of The Rewatch Recap) 3:15:22

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Tune in as Dustin Holden (The Rewatch Recap) returns to 2CC for a breakdown of How to Train Your Dragon, the 2010 animated fantasy movie about the bond that grows between a teenage Viking boy and a dragon. The creatures and their mannerisms that inspired Toothless’s design, worries over the upcoming live-action reboot of HTTYD, the aversion to refe…

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381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic World with Greg Bennick 42:16

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Greg Bennick, keynote speaker, humanitarian, and author of Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now. Greg shares how his upbringing in a small Connecticut town with nontraditional parents helped shape his views on purpose, disruption, and transformation. Through …

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380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI 56:10

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Schaefer, a renowned bestselling author of popular marketing books. The conversation focuses on Mark Schaefer's latest book, Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy. During the discussion, Mark Schaefer shares valuable insights on personal b…

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#202 – Magic | Directed by Richard Attenborough (with Guy Bradford of Jesters of Ravenloft: A D&D Podcast) 1:43:34

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Tune in as Guy Bradford (Jesters of Ravenloft: A D&D Podcast) jumps back into his guest chair to discuss Magic, the 1978 psychological horror drama movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Corky Withers, a magician and ventriloquist who becomes a little too obsessed with his dummy Fats. The flop sweat that this film is full of, alternative stars who were …

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379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with Rajeev Kapur 29:40

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rajeev Kapur, a seasoned technology executive, AI innovator, and author of AI Made Simple. With decades of leadership experience, including his time as CEO of a leading B2B marketing and media technology company, Rajeev shares invaluable insights on how generative AI is reshaping …

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#201 – Happy 4th Podiversary!!! 2:08:46

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Tune in as some good old buddies of 2 Cents Critic return to the program in honor of it turning four years old! Glad to have Andy (Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts), Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek), Jessica (Opinionated Lushes), Marie Nicola (Alt.Pop.Repeat), and Robert “Stew” Stewart (Stew World Order) hopping back into their guest seats. It …

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378 [BEST OF] Barbara Kellerman on How to Break Free from the Grip of Toxic Leadership and Cultivate a Thriving Organization 46:33

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this di…

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#200 – Synchronic | Directed by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson (with Brett Salter of Irish Salt) 2:25:14

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Tune in as Brett Salter (Irish Salt) jumps back onto the program to break down the 2019 sci-fi thriller movie Synchronic, which follows a couple New Orleans paramedics as they get caught up in the mystery surrounding a new designer drug and the reality-altering impact it’s having on its users. Anthony Mackie’s flair for dark comedy, puzzling out th…

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377 Leadership Lessons from Cyrus the Great: Timeless Principles for Modern Leaders with Darius Lahoutifard 38:28

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What can today’s executives and business leaders learn from a ruler who lived 2,500 years ago? As it turns out, quite a lot. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Darius Lahoutifard, a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership expert, and the author of Leadership by Cyrus the Great: Unlocking Xenophon’s Cyropaedia. Drawing …

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#199 – 2025 Oscars Recap (with Connor Kujawinski) 2:56:20

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Tune in as Connor Kujawinski (@connorkuj) teams back up with Arthur to recap the momentous occasion that is the 2025 Oscars! This past awards season has been brimming with a particularly high amount of chaos and toxicity, and now it’s finally reached its conclusion, allowing people to take a rest from all of this awards hubbub for some time. There …

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376 Leading Through Complexity: Becoming Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World with Jennifer Garvey Berger 39:52

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In today’s fast-changing world, leaders are expected to navigate complexity, make high-stakes decisions, and provide clarity—even when certainty is impossible. But how can leaders embrace ambiguity without losing their strategic edge? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Jennifer Garvey Berger, a world-renown…

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375 March Refresh: Andrea Sampson on the Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership 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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#198 – The Killing of a Sacred Deer | Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (with Clayton Jones II of Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast) 2:28:02

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Tune in as Clayton Jones II (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast) heads back to this program for a review and recap of The Killing of a Sacred Deer, the 2017 film that follows a cardiovascular surgeon and his family as their meticulous and pristine life starts to collapse at the hands of a teenage boy. The knack that director Yorgos Lanthimos …

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374 The Viking Code: Redefining Leadership for the Exponential Age with Anders Indset 52:26

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Anders Indset, a renowned business philosopher, leadership thinker, and author of The Viking Code. As organizations navigate the rapid rise of AI, economic volatility, and shifting workforce dynamics, Indset challenges leaders to rethink how they lead, make decisions, and create …

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The Scream 7 Boycott (with Drew and Nino) 1:06:00

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Tune in as Drew and Nino (Boycott Scream 7) join Arthur for a conversation about the campaign that many people are pursuing to boycott Scream 7 (as well as Spyglass in general, considering this production company, which currently owns the rights to the Scream franchise, is a supporter of Zionism). The importance of BDS, how crucial it is to have th…

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#197 – The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa (with Mama D of Petals of Support) 3:00:47

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Tune in as Fake-Dating February wraps up on 2CC with the fourth and final episode of the month, where Mama D (Petals of Support) hops back into her guest seat for a review and recap of The Wedding Crasher, the 2022 rom-com novel by Mia Sosa that follows Solange and Dean as they create a fake-dating scheme together in the wake of Solange having put …

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373 Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs with Kurt Strovink, Global Head of McKinsey's CEO Practice 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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#196 – Netflix’s Love to Hate You | Directed by Kim Jung-kwon (with Brett Salter of Irish Salt) 2:17:37

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Tune in as Fake-Dating February advances forward with the third episode of the month, where Brett Salter (Irish Salt) rejoins 2CC for a breakdown of Love to Hate You, the 2023 Netflix K-drama that follows the chaos and romance between a misandrist lawyer and a misogynistic celebrity. The absolutely wacky comedy that this show is willing to dive int…

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372 The Power of Company Culture: How Any Business Can Build a Culture that Improves Productivity, Performance and Profits with Chris Dyer 43:51

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Culture is often cited as a competitive advantage, yet many leaders fail to shape it with intention. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Chris Dyer, a globally recognized company culture expert and the author of The Power of Company Culture. With years of hands-on experience advising leaders on how to build high-…

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#195 – Anyone But You | Directed by Will Gluck (with Tyler Hewitt of Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons and Jesters of Ravenloft) 2:26:11

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Tune in as Fake-Dating February keeps rolling onward with this second episode of the month, where Tyler Hewitt (Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons, Jesters of Ravenloft) teams up with Arthur again to review and recap Anyone But You, the 2023 enemies-to-lovers and fake-dating rom-com that’s loosely based off of the Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing. The ter…

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371 LinkedIn’s First CHRO and Author of Workquake Steve Cadigan on the Future of Work 49:04

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Cadigan, renowned talent strategist, leadership advisor, and author of the acclaimed book Workquake. Steve brings decades of experience shaping talent strategies for some of the most innovative companies in the world, including Cisco, Electronic Arts, and LinkedIn, where he …

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370 February Refresh: John Livesay on Selling Your Ideas Through the Power of Storytelling 31:40

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John Livesay, The Pitch Whisperer and author of best-selling books, including Better Selling Through Storytelling and The Sale is In the Tale, joins Mahan Tavakoli on the Partnering Leadership podcast to share his insights on storytelling for leaders. In the conversation, John Livesay shares practical techniques to craft compelling stories that mot…

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#194 – Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before | Directed by Susan Johnson (with Anna) 2:56:47

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Tune in as Fake-Dating February kicks off on 2CC in honor of the hijinks and machinations that turn artificial love into authentic love! For this first podcast of the month, Arthur’s buddy Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) is circling back around for a review and recap of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, the 2018 Netflix rom-com whose fake-dating…

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369 Democratizing Leadership Development: Transforming Workplace Culture with James Lawrence of Happy Companies 43:42

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In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes James Lawrence, a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership expert, and the driving force behind Happy Companies. With a dynamic career that includes founding multiple successful businesses, James has developed a passion for blending behavioral science, leadership, and innovative …

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#193 – Virtuosity | Directed by Brett Leonard (with Andy of Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) 2:41:54

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Tune in as Andy (Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) slides back into his guest seat for a breakdown of Virtuosity, the 1995 sci-fi action thriller that sends a prisoner with a police officer background on a mission to stop a serial killer who’s managed to escape his birthplace of virtual reality and is now terrorizing the real world. The investme…

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368 Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future from the Stanford d.school with Carissa Carter and Scott Dorley 41:22

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli dives into a fascinating conversation with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter, authors of Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future. As leaders at Stanford's d.school, Scott and Carissa bring a wealth of expertise on design thinking, adaptability, and systems t…