Great Leaders Balance Ambition with Humility

If a company starts to veer off track, whether amid technological change, marketplace conditions, or otherwise, it is daunting to get back on a path to growth. But big turnarounds are possible, provided you have the right team and mindset. When he was president and CEO of Marvel, ...  Show more

Phil Knight, co-founder, former CEO, and Chairman Emeritus of Nike, tells the story of starting the sports apparel and equipment giant after taking an entrepreneurship class at Stanford and teaming up with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. Together, they changed how running ...  Show more

We know that great leadership takes not just intelligence and drive but also the ability to get along well with and learn from others. The key, says Amer Kaissi, is to be both ambitious and humble throughout your career. He's studied how people succeed across diverse industries a ...  Show more

Leadership goes beyond authority; it's about inspiring and empowering others to reach their full potential. In this episode, Brendon explores the principle of strategic leadership—a transformative approach that puts the needs of others first. By the end of this episode, you'll ha ...  Show more

Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: Leila's Letters 

My guest today is Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive coaches. We discuss the surprising lessons he’s learned coaching some of the best CEOs in the world, where confidence comes from, common mistakes leaders make, why changing behavior is easier than changing ...  Show more