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March 7, 2023

243 Augmented Future of Work with Artificial Intelligence, Going Beyond the AI Hype to Visualizin...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the future of work and leadership. Mahan first addresses the hype around AI and urges caution while also mentioning the long-term transformative impact of AI on organizations and the future of work. Next, Mahan…

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March 2, 2023

Innovate Like the Best with Kapil Kane

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Kapil Kane, Director of Innovation at Intel China and co-founder of GrowthX- an award-winning corporate innovation accelerator. Kapil Kane shares lessons from his experience at the intersection of technology and innovation working for Apple and Intel. Kapil Kane also shared…

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March 2, 2023

Innovative Thinking & Strategy by Tapping Into the Science of Subtraction with Professor Leidy Klotz

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy Klotz shares some of the reasons why we typically look…

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March 2, 2023

How to Build Deeper and More Meaningful Business Relationships Through the Gather, Ask, Do Method

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Susan McPherson, Founder, and CEO of McPherson Strategies, Serial Connector, Communications Expert, and Author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. Susan McPherson shares the power of building authentic relationships and…

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March 2, 2023

Love, War and Politics with Chuck Robb

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Chuck Robb, Virginia's 64th governor from 1982 to 1986 and U.S. senator from 1989–to 2001. Governor Chuck Robb is also the author of In the Arena: A Memoir of Love War and Politics. In the conversation, Governor Chuck Robb shares…

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March 2, 2023

Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things are Going South with Lisa Gable

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lisa Gable, Former US Ambassador, UN delegate, CEO, and author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South. In the conversation, Lisa Gable shares how leaders can get their teams and organizations back on track based on…

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March 2, 2023

242 Leading with Character & How Leaders Can Maintain Balance and Avoid Burnout with Caren Kenney...

In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Caren Kenney. Caren Kenney is the CEO and Founder of Evolve Leadership and coauthor of Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy. In the conversation, Caren shared why she cofounded a business focused on wellness and mental…

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Feb. 28, 2023

241 Leading Communication, Corporate Citizenship & Social Responsiblity for Impact with Debbi Jar...

In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Debbi Jarvis, Vice President & Chief Communications Officer at AltaGas. Debbi Jarvis talked about the impact of her upbringing as a Midwestern girl from Kalamazoo, Michigan. How her sales career led her to pursue journalism and becoming a TV anchor, eventually…

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Feb. 23, 2023

How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others with Stephen M. R. Covey

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Stephen M.R. Covey. Stephen M.R. Covey is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Speed Of Trust, former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, and author of Trust And Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness…

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Feb. 23, 2023

240 AI and The Future of Work with Dan Turchin, CEO PeopleReign and Host of AI and The Future of ...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dan Turchin. Dan Turchin is the CEO of the AI company PeopleReign and host of the podcast AI & The Future of Work. First, Dan shared thoughts on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and the potential of hybrid or…

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Feb. 21, 2023

239 Mentorship and Community Support so Every Young Person Can Attain Economic Mobility with Kha...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Khari Brown, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spark the Journey. In the conversation, Khari Brown shared the impact of his upbringing, what drew him to basketball, and the leadership lessons he learned in playing the game. Khari shared the…

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Feb. 19, 2023

A Quantum Life: An Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars with Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi

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Feb. 16, 2023

Winning the Right Game: How to Disrupt, Defend, and Deliver in a Changing World with Ron Adner

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ron Adner, professor, keynote speaker, advisor, and author of Winning the Right Game: How to Disrupt, Defend, and Deliver in a Changing World and The Wide Lens: What Successful Innovators See That Others Miss. Ron Adner talks about his research…

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Feb. 16, 2023

Leading at the Forefront of the Sports, Music & Entertainment Industry with Phil de Picciotto

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Phil de Picciotto. Phil is the founder and president of Octagon and has been at the forefront of the sports, music, and entertainment industry for more than 35 years. In this conversation, Phil de Picciotto shared what led to his…

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Feb. 16, 2023

238 How to Lead From the Heart and Deliver Results with Mark C Crowley | Partnering Leadership Gl...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark C Crowley, author of Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century. In the conversation, Mark C Crowley shared how his tough childhood contributed to his leadership practice of leading from the heart. Mark also shared why…

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Feb. 14, 2023

237 How to Lead and Build a Culture That Can Thrive Through Any Crisis with Shaara Roman | Greate...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Shaara Roman. Shaara Roman is the award-winning founder and CEO of The Silverene Group and author of The Conscious Workplace: Fortify Your Culture to Thrive in Any Crisis. Shara shares stories, examples, and insights on organizational culture and how leaders…

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Feb. 9, 2023

CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest with Carolyn Dewar

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carolyn Dewar. Carolyn is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, McKinsey's Global Practice Leader for CEO & Board Excellence, and co-author of the book CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest. In the…

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Feb. 9, 2023

Building Corporate Soul to Power Culture and Success with Ralf Specht

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ralf Specht, author of Building Corporate Soul: Powering Culture & Success with the Soul System. After two decades with McCann Erickson, Ralf Specht became a founding partner of Spark44, an innovative, industry-first joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover. Under his…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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Feb. 9, 2023

236 How to Use Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas with the Author of A More Beautiful Question &...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Warren Berger. Warren is the author of multiple books on innovation and the power of questioning in leadership and everyday life. The conversation focused on Warren Berger's books A More Beautiful Question and The Book of Beautiful Questions. Warren shared…

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