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Aron Ralston, known for his harrowing experience of being trapped by a boulder while hiking alone in Utah, shares his journey of perseverance and the life-changing decision he made to save himself. As he recounts the moments leading up to his escape, Aron's words paint a vivid picture of the physical and emotional challenges he faced, inspiring us to confront our own obstacles and find the strength within ourselves to overcome them. The Agility Advantage: 4 Steps to Respond to Change and Achieve Consistent Business Results: When your industry changes, your strategy needs to change too. The question is, how do leaders make the right adjustments without losing momentum or focus? The answer is agility.

Renowned novelist Mitch Albom discusses the importance of consistency in writing and shares insight into his latest novel. The podcast also explores building a positive culture in organizations to support team success. Themes of truth, forgiveness, and consequences in storytelling are highlighted, along with the challenges of adapting books into movies.

Olympic gymnast Mary Sanders shares her journey of reinvention and the lessons she has learned from the different phases of her life. Drawing from the stories in her new book, 9 Lives by 35: An Olympic Gymnast’s Inspiring Story of Reinvention, Mary discusses the importance of not getting stuck in one identity, imploring people to be in constant pursuit of personal growth. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father when she was eight, and how these experiences shaped her into who she is today.  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide—Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Rick Warren discusses the pivotal roles of principles, character, and perspective in leadership. Emphasizes having a purpose greater than oneself and the importance of forgiveness, humility, and integrity. Shares insights on dealing with loss, staying positive, and maintaining peace and balance.

Value creation and product-market fit weave together in this insightful interview with two-time ‘unicorn’ builder and author Uri Levine. The co-founder of Waze and investor in Moovit joins On Leadership for a transparent conversation about the mindset and skills needed to be a successful problem solver. Uri emphasizes the importance of embracing failure, iterating quickly, and staying focused on what he believes is the most important element to business success: creating value for customers.  3 Leadership Actions to Amplify Your Organization's Impact: Download our guide for three actions your leaders can take today to transform your teams' efforts into high-value results.

Discover practical concepts for making effective career pivots with Herminia Ibarra, challenges the way you think about your professional identity. She discusses the importance of networking, seeking inspiration in others, and feeling more fulfilled in your career. Explore self-discovery, career alignment, and navigating career transitions with intention and reflection.

Former CEO Alan Mulally shares insights on creating a psychologically safe workplace, principles of effective leadership, and the significance of collaboration. The podcast explores how childhood experiences shaped Mulally's leadership style, emphasizing humility, authenticity, and profitable growth. It also delves into the 'Working Together' leadership system and the importance of effective collaboration and behavioral principles in organizational progress.

Guest Oliver Burkeman shares unique perspective on time management, focusing on roles in life to prioritize effectively. Discusses limited time on Earth and importance of intentional choices. Embracing imperfection for more satisfying life. Advocates for burning bridges to drive action and momentum. Reflects on mortality and reevaluating life priorities towards cherished moments and relationships.

Jamie Kern Lima shares her journey from building a billion-dollar cosmetics brand to emphasizing the importance of self-worth for success. She discusses the power of authenticity, redefining failure and rejection, and shifting mindsets for leadership innovation. Learn how self-worth impacts all areas of life and how changing our relationship with failure leads to fearlessness and growth.

Author Scott Miller discusses his book 'Career on Course' which focuses on personal and professional values, self-awareness, and building strong relationships. He shares personal experiences and the necessity of being intentional in your career. The importance of self-reflection, aligning values, and building a network are also emphasized.