Meet The Leader
World Economic Forum / Linda Lacina
In these one-on-one conversations, host Linda Lacina interviews the world's top leaders, change-makers and experts on the solutions they're building to tackle the world's biggest challenges, the habits they can’t work without, and their lessons learned, all from the World Economic Forum
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May 14, 2021 • 36min
Boston Consulting Group’s Rich Lesser: “We can go further than we think”
The CEO discusses leadership lessons from three decades at the firm, the signals that prompt teams to tackle big challenges - and what’s really needed to make progress on the climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2021 • 21min
WorldQuant’s Igor Tulchinsky: “Obstacles are nothing more than information”
The CEO of quantitative investment firm WorldQuant talks experimentation, the principles he lives by and why he founded a not-for-profit online university to modernize talent pools and bridge opportunity gaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2021 • 37min
Verizon's Hans Vestberg: Focus on what's most important
The CEO of Verizon shares why he charts his time, the questions he asks world leaders and why he's dedicated his life to bridging connectivity gaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2021 • 24min
Leaders from IBM, Deloitte and more: Habits they can’t work without
To mark the 6-month anniversary of Meet The Leader, this compilation episode collects favourite tips, mindsets and approaches from past episodes as well as insights from World Economic Forum events like the Annual Meeting in Davos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2021 • 22min
Signify’s Eric Rondolat: How small steps drive big changes
This global lighting company achieved carbon neutrality last fall. Its CEO will share the changes it made - and its lessons learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2021 • 26min
EY’s Carmine Di Sibio: ‘Build a better working world’
The CEO will share how new programs are helping the firm train future leaders in tech and sustainability and even create jobs to tackle neurodiversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2021 • 29min
AB InBev’s Carlos Brito: Solve the right problem
The CEO of one of the world’s largest brewing companies explains how tech like blockchain and fintech are helping retailers and smallholder farmers around the world and how such investments are strengthening communities in developing economies more resilient have kept the company humming during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2021 • 29min
Davos Agenda Week Preview: Time to act
Polly Courtice, the Founder Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) shares why business survival depends on taking action on sustainability, what sometimes holds leaders back and the role of corporate boards in putting planet over profit. This episode will also include insights from top leaders ahead of January’s Davos Agenda Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 6, 2021 • 31min
The Carlyle Group’s David Rubenstein: Rise to the occasion
David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, explains the role courage plays in making change happen, and what leaders must do to push through the resistance that they face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2020 • 33min
Deloitte’s Punit Renjen: ‘The future is not pre-ordained’
How will you play the hand you’re dealt? This shape-your-own-destiny approach helped Deloitte’s Global CEO forge his own unique path in life and is helping the company tackle big challenges such as climate change and expanding opportunity for millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
