Meet The Leader

What’s next for the year ahead? Is a much-promised “soft landing” for certain economies possible? And what new impacts can we expect from inflation? Meet The Leader caught up with International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva at the Annual Meeting in Davos to get her take on what's ahead, including how upcoming elections and other global challenges could make some moves especially tricky in 2024. She discusses the findings of a new IMF report exploring how AI will impact jobs in different economies around the world in the decades to come -- and how leaders can get prepared now. She also shares the mindsets and approaches that can help leaders stay nimble in what could be an unpredictable year -- along with what gives this "die hard" optimist hope. 

New approaches to partnering and collaboration will be key to tackling climate action. This will require new mindsets, new systems and connecting with people and groups you might have otherwise overlooked. To better understand how collaboration is evolving, this week’s episode talks to Chief Procurement Offers, leaders who do more than acquire goods and services, but who increasingly work across the business and hold a holistic perspective, exposed to everything from the bottom line to changing trade rules, innovations and shifting geopolitical contexts. They share methods they use to collaborate in new ways -- practices any leader can put to work to push climate action forward. In this episode:  Rachael De Renzy Channer, Global Head of Sustainability, Egon Zehnder  Andrea Fuder,  Chief Procurement Officer, Volvo Group  Björn Stenecker, Chief Procurement Officer, Vattenfall  Dan Bartel, Chief Procurement Officer, Schneider Electric

Diane von Fürstenberg, fashion designer, discusses her life, the creation and success of the wrap dress, and the importance of living and designing one's own life. They also talk about finding inspiration in difficult times and the leadership inspiring change in a village.

Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, discusses topics including the role of semiconductors, rebuilding supply chains, materials dependence, technological gap in chip technology, and the significance of research and development in the technology industry.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the transformative effects of AI in science, healthcare, and education. The podcast also explores the potential of digital technology on various sectors of the economy and the need for global regulations on emerging technologies. Nadella reflects on leadership changes and emphasizes the importance of conceptual thinking in navigating complexity.

Top leaders share their insights recorded at past Annual Meetings in Davos, Switzerland. They talk about maximizing time, building solutions, effective listening, trust building, collaboration, seeking new perspectives, and the importance of empathy and authenticity in leadership. They also discuss the qualities and challenges of leadership, including courage, vision, and pushing civilization forward.

Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Data and AI at Amazon Web Services, discusses the importance of democratizing access to AI training, the skills gap in finding AI talent, and the transformative impact of AI on businesses. He also shares various initiatives and resources offered by AWS for developing AI skills, as well as the potential applications of generative AI. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of leadership buy-in and managers' involvement in upskilling efforts for AI, and the challenges and hard work involved in the innovation process.

CEOs and startup founders share their favorite books that have changed their minds and careers. Topics include business classics, surprising selections, and the Bible. The book recommendations helped leaders manage teams, time, and energy while making critical shifts in their lives and mindsets.

2023 saw an unprecedented number of forcibly displaced people worldwide - 110 million and counting - all thanks to climate calamities, conflict and more. Kelly Clements, the deputy high commissioner of the UN’s refugee agency shares the unique ways businesses around the world have stepped in to help tackle this problem, putting training in place to help refugees become economic drivers or even designing education solutions that help children in remote areas stay in school. She also shares what gives her hope, what keeps her up at night and the traits she depends on most to drive this work – insights that can help leaders of any stripe tackling complex challenges.

Demanding transparency and accountability aren't just the right things to do - they're key to tackling big global goals and rooting out things like corruption, self-dealing and undue influence. Ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day, we speak to Delia Ferreira Rubio, a lawyer, anti-corruption expert and the former long-time chair of global society organization Transparency International. She helps leaders look at the big picture to make things happen, sharing what’s needed to build cultures of integrity - and the risks that can emerge if key steps aren’t taken. Recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos in 2023