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043: What It Takes to Lead as a CEO Today with Dr. Mark C. Thompson
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark C. Thompson, founding CEO and chairman of the Chief Executive Alliance, to explore how growing up amid the space race and tech booms shaped his obsession with pace, reinvention, and value creation. He shares stories from working alongside Charles Schwab, witnessing the birth of online trading, and brushing up against legends like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson.
We discuss the difference between skills and agency, why even the most talented leaders fail when they lack true decision-making power, and how boards often overlook what it actually takes for…
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