The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” 👉 Download Now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Every leader hits a moment when what used to work…suddenly doesn’t. Growth slows. Confidence dips. The team feels misaligned. This isn’t a failure—it’s a leadership crossroads. In this episode, I’ll unpack why these moments define your impact more than any win—and how the best leaders rise, evolve, and lead through them with clarity. - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 90,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Gary Hamel, a legendary voice in modern management. They explore how leadership must evolve to keep up with today’s fast-changing world. Gary breaks down why many companies are stuck in outdated systems and what needs to change to create organizations that are quicker, bolder, and more people-driven. Gary Hamel has been shaping the way the world thinks about strategy and innovation for decades. He’s a Visiting Professor and Faculty Member at London Business School and is the former Chairman of Strategos, a firm that helped companies rethink their strategy from the ground up. He’s the author of influential books like Humanocracy and The Future of Management. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the classic “hero CEO” model doesn’t fit today’s challenges. How companies can build real leadership at every level, not just at the top. The hidden costs of bureaucracy and how to break free from it. What it takes to create a culture of experimentation and continuous learning. Why real change starts by questioning long-standing assumptions. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser & Introduction of Gary Hamel [02:51] - What it really means to be a CEO today [06:01] - CEOs as builders, not just decision-makers [06:52] - Why do many CEOs fall into short-term thinking? [11:49] - The pressure and complexity of leading today [20:14] - Preparing for a tougher, more uncertain future [23:03] - How old management models are holding companies back [32:00] - What modern leadership really looks like [37:16] - Why change needs small experiments, not big rollouts [39:58] - How to build support for real transformation [47:17] - Where to connect with Gary Hamel Follow Our Guest Gary Hamel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyhamel/ Website: https://www.garyhamel.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/profhamel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profhamel/   Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐ If you’re a leader looking to challenge the status quo and build a stronger, more adaptable organization, this conversation with Gary Hamel is a must-listen. #Leadership #Strategy #OrganizationalDesign #GaryHamel #WorldClassLeadersShow #Management #BusinessTransformation

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” 👉 Download Now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- You’re making moves, launching initiatives, adjusting strategy—but nothing seems to create real traction. It’s frustrating. And exhausting. The truth? You’re solving surface-level symptoms—when the real issue lies deeper, in how you lead, align, and communicate as a leadership team. Today, I want to help you identify the root cause—and show you a better way forward. - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 90,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Libby Saylor Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Retail and Consumer Goods at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, she served as Member of Chief, COO at the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)  and spent 13 years at The Coca-Cola Company in a variety of leadership roles.  She's a passionate advocate for people-centered leadership and equity in the workplace, with experience advising boards and organizations on inclusion and organizational development. This conversation covers the real challenges of leading in complex, fast-moving organizations and how Libby has leaned on people, strategy, and shared vision to drive meaningful change. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to design a change strategy that your whole organization can believe in. Why culture and people matter just as much as performance metrics. How to handle change fatigue and keep teams aligned around a common vision. What inclusive leadership really looks like and why it takes courage. How defining your “why” can anchor both personal and professional decisions. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser & Introduction of Libby Saylor Wright [03:03] - Rethinking leadership today [05:52] - Career reflections: from Coca-Cola to Microsoft [09:25] - Putting people and culture at the center [12:32] - Building a new vision for change [16:11] - Making change stick across the organization [22:33] - Challenges in execution and prioritization [30:11] - Driving DEI through action, not just talk [31:12] - Where companies are falling short on inclusion [40:05] - Advice for leaders driving transformation [43:31] - Where to find Libby Follow Our Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbyswright/  Microsoft: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/  Chief: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinchief/  Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF): https://www.linkedin.com/company/womensfoodserviceforum/ The Coca-Cola Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/ Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐ Don’t miss this powerful and personal conversation about leading with clarity, building culture from the inside out, and using your voice to drive real change. #Leadership #OrganizationalTransformation #CultureMatters #PeopleFirst #WorldClassLeadersShow #DiversityAndInclusion #ChangeLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Microsoft #VisionForChange

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” 👉 Download Now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What do you do when everything you built starts to crumble? For many leaders, the instinct is to protect, defend, or deny. But for true founders and CEOs like Andrew Spira, adversity isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of reinvention. In our latest conversation, Andrew—CEO of Skycap and serial fintech entrepreneur—shared an unfiltered view into what it really means to lead through massive failure, painful pivoting, and personal resilience.   - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 90,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Heather Jerrehian, a serial entrepreneur and tech executive with over two decades of experience in business scaling. She currently serves as Vice President of AI Product Management at ServiceNow, where she leads the development of next-generation products focused on workforce intelligence. Heather is the co-author of the book Sail to Scale, a practical guide for startup founders navigating the road from launch to exit. She is also a Founding Limited Partner and Fund Advisor at How Women Invest, championing female leadership in venture capital. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as an Executive Board Member of the Fast Company Executive Board. Her extensive leadership background includes high-growth turnarounds, product development and multiple successful exits. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why technology is not just a business initiative but a leadership focus. The biggest misconceptions leaders have about integrating new technologies. How to adopt the Four-Dimensional Workforce model for workforce planning. What kind of leadership is required in a technology-driven era. How CEOs can foster fluency and agility across their organizations. Follow Our Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjerrehian/  ServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.com/events/speakers/heather-jerrehian.html  How Women Invest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomeninvest/ Fast Company Executive Board: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fastcoboard/ 📘 Want to future-proof your startup? Get your copy of Sail to Scale by Heather Jerrehian: A practical guide to help founders scale smart and avoid common startup pitfalls. 👉 Visit SailToScale.com to learn more and order your copy. Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐ Don’t miss this timely and practical conversation about embracing AI with courage, empathy, and strategic foresight. #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceStrategy #WorldClassLeadersShow

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” 👉 Download Now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If your organization feels like it’s always in a frenzy—racing from one crisis to the next, overloaded with meetings, and constantly behind—you’re not alone. But here’s the hard truth: Frenetic energy doesn’t equal progress. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to stop the chaos, slow things down, and actually accelerate what matters. This is a leadership epidemic. I see the addiction to urgency across nearly every executive team I work with. When everything is a priority, nothing is. When speed becomes your culture, clarity disappears. And when your team is always reacting, they stop thinking strategically.   - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 86,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Teresa Amabile, Professor Emerita at Harvard Business School and author of the book The Progress Principle, and Lotte Bailyn, Professor Emerita at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Together, they challenge traditional ideas of retirement and explore how it can become a fulfilling phase of reinvention and continued growth. Drawing from ten years of research and over 200 interviews, they share strategies to help individuals transition with purpose, clarity, and confidence. Together, they coauthored a book Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You, offering a practical and research-backed guide to navigating life beyond a full-time career. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why retirement is a bridge, not a destination & what that means for your mindset. How identity, purpose, & structure shape your transition into retired life. The four key tasks to navigate retirement successfully. The powerful role of relationships and how to manage expectations. What leaders & organizations must do to support retiring employees. Follow Our Guest: Teresa Amabile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-amabile-8542727/  Lotte Bailyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotte-bailyn-6952967/  Book:  Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You  Harvard Business School: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6409  Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/lotte-bailyn    📘 Ready to plan the next chapter? Get your copy of Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You and start building a meaningful life beyond your career. Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐ Don’t miss this rich and honest conversation on reinvention, courage, and creating a life that truly works for you at any stage. #Retirement #Leadership #Identity #Purpose #LifeTransitions #OrganizationalCulture #TheWorldClassLeadersShow

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” 👉 Download Now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What if I told you that most CEOs are running their companies from the wrong place? Not geographically—but mentally. Research shows CEOs spend 72% of their time in meetings and only 3% with customers. That’s not leadership—it’s insulation. In today's article, I’ll share why the future of leadership is frontline-first, and what great CEOs are doing to get out of the boardroom and back into the business. - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 80,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/

Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Laysha Ward, a respected corporate leader with over 30 years of experience. She spent the majority of her career at Target Corporation, where she served as Strategic Advisor, Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer, shaping the company’s stakeholder relations and community impact strategies. Currently, Laysha serves on the Board Member for United Airlines Holdings, Denny’s Corporation, Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) and Minnesota Orchestra, bringing her leadership expertise to industries spanning aviation, hospitality, and the arts. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in a small town to becoming a top corporate executive. She discusses how leaders can stay authentic, build trust, and lead through uncertainty, while also emphasizing the importance of relationships and personal purpose in long-term success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why personal purpose is critical for leadership success. The role of trust and integrity in high-performance leadership. How to lead through uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Why nurturing meaningful relationships is key to long-term success. How to create your own personal board of advisors for growth and resilience. Follow Our Guest Laysha Ward: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laysha-ward/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laysha.ward/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/layshaward Website: https://www.layshaward.com/ Book: https://www.layshaward.com/book-lead-like-you-mean-it United Airlines: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-airlines/ Denny’s: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denny's/ Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/nazmpls/ Minnesota Orchestra: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnorch/    Get your copy of Lead Like You Mean It by Laysha Ward and learn how to lead with purpose and integrity. Visit http://layshaward.com/book-lead-like-you-mean-it to find out more!   Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/   Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐ Join us for this powerful conversation on leadership, purpose, and making an impact. #Leadership #Integrity #Purpose #Trust #CareerGrowth #C-SuiteLeadership #BusinessSuccess