Leadership Episodes

Episode 38: Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos . Hsieh led Zappos to a $1.2b acquisition by Amazon. Learn more about Zappos' 10 core values, his unique self management leadership style and his deep focus on customers and culture.  Follow Leaders:  ...

Episode 37: Yvon Chouinard , founder and former CEO of Patagonia . Chouinard is a climber turned businessman who has built Patagonia into one of the most successful outdoor companies ever. Learn more about his management by absence (MBA) approach, product driven...

Episode 36: Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Iger has led Disney for much of this century, building the media empire through acquisition, strategy, and a bold vision. Learn more about his ten keys to leadership, some of the major events that shaped them, and what...

Episode 35: Estee Lauder , co-founder and leader of The Estee Lauder Companies. Lauder built a global beauty empire, leaving a lasting legacy today as the company is the 2nd largest cosmetics company in the world.  Learn more about her innovative marketing approaches, how she...

Episode 34: Andrew Carnegie, industrialist, philanthropist, and creator of Carnegie Steel Company . Carnegie led the expansion of the steel industry as one of America's first modern titans and rose toe become one of the richest men in the world upon retirement.  Learn more about...

Episode 33: Alfred Sloan, longtime president, chairman, and CEO of General Motors. Sloan helped GM grow into one of the largest automakers in the world.  Learn more about his leadership style, his pioneering management practices, and his philanthropic legacy. Follow...

Episode 32: Cornelius Vanderbilt, American business pioneer in the shipping and railroad industries. Vanderbilt was one of the weathliest Americans of all time and transformed the geography of the United States.  Learn more about his leadership style, how he...

Episode 31: John D. Rockefeller, former founder and leader of Standard Oil. Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest Americans of all time and one of the richest people in modern history.  Learn more about his leadership style, how he used his skills & experiences...

Episode 30: Katharine Graham , former leader of The Washington Post. Katharine was the first female CEO in the Fortune 500, leading the Post to becoming one of the most successful newspaper publishers of its time.  Learn more about her values based leadership style, how she...