In this podcast, Elena Botelho, partner at leadership advisory firm ghSMART and coleader of its CEO Genome Project, discusses the behaviors of successful CEOs. Research reveals that charisma, confidence, and pedigree have little impact. Instead, successful CEOs prioritize quick decision making, engaging for impact, adapting proactively, and delivering reliably. The significance of reliability and the ability to adapt to change are highlighted. A story of a CEO who transformed a struggling company through innovation and quick decision making is also shared.

Companies are embracing the resale market due to sustainability and Gen Z influence. Patagonia is an example of a brand entering resale. The motivation behind companies' engagement in resale is explored, with a focus on profit and sustainability. Creating a resale vertical at a company can lead to profit, attract new consumers, and showcase sustainability credentials.

The podcast discusses the impact of remote work on cities and talent flows, highlighting the concept of 'meta cities' and their continued importance for connection. It explores the implications of hybrid work on organizational location strategies, the need to rethink traditional commercial real estate, and the effects on individuals. The speaker also advises MBA students on building a locational strategy.

Learn how to successfully navigate AI projects with five critical steps: selection, development, evaluation, adoption, and management. Understand the challenges of trust and user adoption in AI, balancing speed and effectiveness, recognizing and changing course in AI experiments, and the cyclical nature and value of AI projects.

Authors and career advisors Anne-Lyse Ngatta and Gorick Ng discuss practical strategies for getting a raise, including preparation, timing, and building allies. They also share insights on negotiation techniques and provide advice on handling rejection. The podcast explores various strategies for negotiating, such as asking for more PTO and requesting additional benefits.

Fast casual food pioneer Ron Shaich discusses his strategies for creating a successful business: listening to customers, creating a differentiated offering, executing with excellence, and finding opportunities to grow. He also shares insights on identifying niche opportunities, maintaining differentiation, staying ahead of competitors, recognizing risks and opportunities, and protecting mental health as an entrepreneur.

Private equity firms face challenges due to rising interest rates and changing acquisitions. Talent development is crucial to drive value creation. Recruiting and training strong leaders is a challenge as it requires a balance of expertise and relationship-building. Teamwork and long-term value creation are essential in leadership. Adapting to changing times and focusing on employee engagement, values, and culture is necessary to retain talent.

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, discusses how AI is transforming businesses and the challenges of running a tech company. They explore generative AI applications, adaptability in global markets, the importance of human involvement in AI, and the company's flat hierarchy and involvement in quantum computing.

In this podcast, Michael Gervais discusses the concept of FOPO (fear of other people's opinions) and its impact on achieving success. He explores the importance of mental skills in improving performance and overcoming fear of rejection. He also emphasizes the need to move past FOPO and find purpose, and shares tips on achieving full potential and overcoming worry.

The podcast discusses the need for organizations to invest in teaching and upskilling their workers in the era of AI. It explores the changing demand for skills due to technology advancements and the importance of middle managers in recognizing the need for reskilling. The chapter also addresses strategies for overcoming objections from middle managers and emphasizes the need for change management, trust, effective communication, and external partnerships in job training for the AI age.