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402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders
Aug. 7, 2025

402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Sec…

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 to…

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401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world
Aug. 5, 2025

401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA wor…

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 to…

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400  [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader
July 29, 2025

400 [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psych…

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 to…

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399 [BEST OF] Robert Rosenberg on Leading Dunkin Donuts from Around the Corner to Around The World
July 22, 2025

399 [BEST OF] Robert Rosenberg on Leading Dunkin Donuts from Around t…

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 to…

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398 [BEST OF] Steve Robinson on How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand
July 15, 2025

398 [BEST OF] Steve Robinson on How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand

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 to…

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397 [BEST OF] Aidan McCullen on How to lead yourself and your organization to become Undisruptable
July 8, 2025

397 [BEST OF] Aidan McCullen on How to lead yourself and your organiz…

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 to…

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396 Thursday Refresh: Emmanuel Daniel on Navigating the Great Transition - Personalization, Disintermediation, and the Future of Work
July 3, 2025

396 Thursday Refresh: Emmanuel Daniel on Navigating the Great Transit…

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 to…

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395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change
July 1, 2025

395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Tra…

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 to…

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394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Work
June 24, 2025

394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, S…

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 a...

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393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris
June 17, 2025

393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astr…

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...

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392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy
June 10, 2025

392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business…

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 multip...

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391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney
June 5, 2025

391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unle…

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 C...

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390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage
June 3, 2025

390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to …

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 ...

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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
May 27, 2025

389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, For…

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 mis...

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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
May 20, 2025

388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Ri…

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...

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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
May 13, 2025

387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in…

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 marke...

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action
May 6, 2025

386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the…

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 pow...

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work
May 1, 2025

385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brav…

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: Th...

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill
April 29, 2025

384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura …

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 j...

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383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis
April 22, 2025

383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Inno…

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 ente...

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382 Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top
April 15, 2025

382 Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High…

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 gov…

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381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic World with Greg Bennick
April 8, 2025

381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic …

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...

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380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI
April 3, 2025

380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Grea…

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: Wh...

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379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with Rajeev Kapur
April 1, 2025

379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with…

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 CE...

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