Outdoor adventurer and former VP of Patagonia, Rick Ridgeway, shares insights on leadership, sustainability, and risk management. He discusses the importance of communication, goal setting, and teamwork in both mountaineering and business. Ridgeway emphasizes the need for strong teams in tackling challenges and achieving ambitious goals for environmental sustainability.

Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei discusses the importance of moving fast and fixing things, not just breaking them. She outlines a five-step plan to solve company problems, focusing on trust, communication, inclusivity, root cause analysis, and ruthless prioritization.

Sid Sijbrandij, CEO of GitLab, discusses managing a fully remote workforce. Topics include recruiting talent for remote work, onboarding strategies, building company culture, and creating virtual spaces for relationship building. The podcast explores remote work challenges, effective onboarding, technology in remote work, and the benefits of remote work for individuals and work culture.

Harvard Business School professor Mike Tushman discusses Deloitte's Pixel case study, focusing on leadership challenges, disruptive innovation, and organizational change. They talk about selecting credible leaders, collaborating with early adopters, and navigating challenges in integrating freelance talent within the firm.

Suzanne Peterson, leadership professor, shares tips on making your leadership potential more visible. Topics include adopting different leadership styles, focusing on relationship building, and managing reputation. Learn how to balance likability and power for career advancement.

Melanie Parish, an expert in leadership, discusses the challenges leaders face with difficult teams. Topics include managing tough personalities, team dynamics, and improving morale. Strategies for balancing decision-making processes, fostering collaboration, and enhancing relationships are also explored.

Forensic psychologist Nashater Deu Solheim shares strategies to build influence at work through advanced preparation, body language, and conversation. Topics include leadership, business communication, power dynamics, managing up, and persuasion.

Explore the emotional impact on managers when a key employee quits, including advice on managing emotions and navigating staff transitions. Learn about the challenges of communication in a hybrid work environment and the importance of handling employee departures with transparency and appreciation.

Lisa Rosh, assistant professor of management, discusses the importance of effective self-disclosure in leadership. She emphasizes the balance of sharing personal information to build trust on teams. The podcast covers topics such as organizational culture, business communication, and authenticity.

Amy Gallo, HBR contributing editor and workplace conflict expert, shares tips on managing emotions during workplace conflicts. Topics include labeling emotions, breathing techniques, taking breaks, and engaging in physical actions for calmer discussions. Learn strategies to control intense emotions and have more productive conversations at work.