Today's episode features none other than John Force, an American NHRA drag racer, 16-time NHRA and 1-time AHRA Funny Car champion driver, and a 22-time champion car owner. Known for his relentless dedication to the sport and his team, John has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of drag racing.
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Today's episode features Roel Vestjens, the CEO of Belden, who has been an integral part of the company for 16 years. Throughout his journey, Vestjens has built a formidable team under his leadership.
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In this episode, I speak with Caryl Stern, a remarkable leader and philanthropist. Caryl's background includes serving as the Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation, being on the Board of Directors at The Container Store, and leading UNICEF USA. She shares the importance of doing good, influenced by her immigrant mentality and the serendipity of life.
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In today's episode, I speak with Stephen Smith, CEO of Amsted Industries, an 18,000 person manufacturing company which is entirely employee owned. Stephen shares his belief that vulnerability is about acknowledging that you can be wrong and being willing to expose yourself as a human being. He emphasized that showing vulnerability helps to level the playing field and eliminates defensiveness, which can hinder effective decision-making.
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In today's episode, I speak with Scott Boatwright, the Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle. Scott is responsible for over 110,000 employees across 3200 stores, and he shares his journey of transforming Chipotle into a brand that is not only loved by its customers but also its employees.
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Today's conversation is with Joel Quadracci, CEO of Quad, a full-service marketing agency with around 16,000 employees. Joel shares the importance of authenticity and "being real" in leadership, arguing that vulnerability should not be seen as a weakness but rather as a sign of genuine human connection.
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Today’s episode is with none other than Robert Irvine, a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and host of Food Network's hit show "Restaurant Impossible." Known for his dynamic leadership style and his ability to transform failing restaurants, Irvine has been instrumental in reshaping the culinary landscape. He brings a wealth of experience from his time in the military and his insights are sure to inspire.
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Today's episode is with Tina Freese Decker, the President and CEO of Corewell Health, with 60,000+ employees and based in New York. Corewell Health was formerly known as Beaumont Health. Today, Tina shares the importance of vulnerability in leadership.
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In this episode, I speak with Deloitte Consulting's CEO, Dan Helfrich, who brings two decades of experience leading a team of 85,000. Dan unpacks two leadership styles: leading with influence versus command and control, likening them to a coach and a captain respectively.
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Today's episode is with Lard Friese, the CEO and chairman of Aegon, a multinational life insurance, pensions, and asset management company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It has businesses in over 20 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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