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The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
If you’re a CEO or senior executive, your challenges don’t sound like “I need more leadership tips.”
They sound more like:
“Why am I still carrying this company on my shoulders?”
“Why doesn’t my top team own the strategy the way I do?”
“How do I challenge the board or investors without blowing up the relationship?”
“How do we build a company that still matters in 10 years, not just hit this year’s numbers?”
The World-Class Leaders Show is the CEO leadership podcast built for those questions…
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
203 - AI Playbook for CEOs to Achieve Product Market Fit & Build High Velocity Teams with Chris O’Neill
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
202 - Is Your Leadership Playbook Already Obsolete?
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
201 - The CEO Reinvention Blueprint to Lead Cultural Change & Avoid Burnout with Ex-CEO of Citibank
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
200: 3 Leadership Mistakes Killing Your Team’s Performance (and How to Fix Them)
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
199: Lonely At The Top? How to Fix Isolation and Burnout in Your Organization
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
198 - Lynda Gratton: What Smart CEOs Are Redesigning Right Now
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
197 - The Infinite Workday Is Killing Culture. Here’s How to Fix It.
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
196 - How the Ex‑CEO of 7‑Eleven and Blockbuster Rebuilt Two Giants From the Ground Up
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
195 - Is Remote Work Becoming a Privilege?
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
194 - She Wasn’t Supposed to Win. Here’s How She Did (with Tracy Nolan, SVP of Humana)
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
193 - AI Isn’t Killing Jobs. CEOs Are.
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
192 - What the World’s Top HR Experts Want Every CEO to Hear Right Now
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
191 - If You Want to Change Culture, Start With the Way You Speak
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
190 - Scaling Shouldn’t Feel This Hard—Here’s Why It Does with Katy Trost
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
189 - How to Know When It’s Time to Reinvent Your Leadership
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
188 - What If Everything About Modern Leadership Is Wrong with Gary Hamel
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
187 - Dear CEOs: Stop Putting Out Fires - Start Fixing the System
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
186 - How Microsoft Fixed Vision & Aligned Strategy with People to Restructure a $5.5B Unit - Libby Wright
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
185 - Rebuilding From the Ashes: Leadership Lessons from a Resilient Founder
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
184 - AI Powered Workforce Strategies for CEOs to Lead Organizational Transformation with Heather Jerrehian
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
183 - How to Stop the Frenzy You’re Accidentally Leading
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
182 - How to Transition Into Retirement Without Losing Your Identity with Teresa Amabile and Lotte Bailyn
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
181 - Most CEOs Spend 72% of Their Time in Meetings. That’s the Problem.
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
180 - How to Lead Like You Mean It, Building Integrity and Purpose from the C-Suite with Laysha Ward
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
179 - CEOs: Your Biggest Challenge Isn’t the Market—It’s Your Mindset
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
178 - The CEO Playbook for Leading Change and Overcoming Resistance in 2025 with Nellie Wartoft
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
177 - Silos Are Killing Your Business—Here’s How to Break Them for Good
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
176 - The Leadership Strategy CEOs Use to Create Trust and High-Performing Teams with Cheryl Fields
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
175 - The Real Reason Your People Aren't Taking Ownership
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
174 - How to Lead Across Cultures—Lessons from a CEO Who Did It | Kenneth Wilcox
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
173: Why CEOs Feel Lonely: The Truth No One Talks About
Ready to connect with top CEOs, challenge your thinking, and gain game-changing insights? Join WCL 21, an exclusive CEO roundtable where high-level executives…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
172 - The World Cup Playbook for Building Elite Teams and Thriving Under Pressure with Steve Tashjian
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
171 - The 3 Leadership Skills Every Leader Must Master in 2025
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170- Leveraging Diversity in Leadership for CEOs to Build High-Performing Teams with Anthony Maiello
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
169 - Mastering Uncertainty: The CEO’s Leadership Playbook for 2025
It’s the start of a new year—a blank slate filled with both opportunities and uncertainties. And as we step into 2025, one thing is clear: The pace of change…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
168 - Diversity Isn’t Enough—How Great CEOs Turn It Into a Competitive Advantage with Kelly McDonald
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
167 - What This CEO’s Son Said Will Change How You Lead
Have you ever felt like you’re winning at work but losing at life? It’s a tough realization—and one I’ve seen so many leaders grapple with. In today’s episode…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
166-The Leadership Crisis CEOs Don’t See Coming with Dave Ulrich
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
165: How to Keep Your Best People From Walking Out the Door
Have you ever had a talented employee leave, and only then realized how much they mattered? It’s more than just a replacement cost—losing top talent hits your…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
164 - How Great Leaders Build Mental Fitness to Make Better Decisions
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
163 - Dear CEOs: Stop Hiding Your Smartest People
Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for? Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox: Hiring…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.162 - How Transitioning To a Woman Changed My Perspective As A CEO with Caroline Farberger
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- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
161: High-Stakes Leadership: How Top CEOs Thrive Under Pressure
Are you feeling the weight of high-stakes decisions? Do you struggle to stay resilient when the pressure rises? In this episode, we’re diving into what sets…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
160: Essential Leadership Skills to Build a People-First Culture That Thrives
Are you struggling to balance high performance with strong relationships in your workplace? Could you be overlooking key elements that are vital for a thriving…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
159: How to Master Resilience To Elevate Your Leadership (And Stay Focused)
Staying resilient as a leader isn’t just a skill, it’s a necessity. So how do you keep moving forward when everything around you seems uncertain? In today’s…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
158: How Prioritizing Culture Helped One CEO Lead a Powerful Business Transformation with Lindsley Ruth
In this episode of The World-Class Leader Show, Andrea Petrone sits down with Lindsey Ruth, an award-winning CEO who led a groundbreaking transformation at RS…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
156: The Secret to Transform Organizations into Learning Powerhouses with Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics
Andrea interviews Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics, in an insightful conversation about turning organisations into powerful learning machines…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
155: 5 Powerful Ways to Get Your Team Talking (And Why It Starts With You)
If your team isn’t speaking up, don’t blame them—look in the mirror. The truth is, leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
154: How Great CEOs Build Winning Executive Teams
Have you ever wondered why some CEOs seem to effortlessly lead high-performing teams, while others struggle with endless meetings, stagnation, and frustration?…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
153: The Leadership Pitfall Every CEO Should Know with Mike Soutar
In this episode, Mike Soutar, former CEO of the Evening Standard and renowned interviewer on BBC's The Apprentice, shares his career journey from journalism to…
- The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
152: Don’t hire an executive coach until you hear this...
Join us as we explore the transformative impact of executive coaching with Andrea Petrone. Gain essential strategies for navigating key leadership moments—from…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.151: The ultimate secrets to build a high performance team ft.Deborah Ancona
The ultimate secrets to build a high performance team Featuring Deborah Ancona, MIT Leadership Center Join us as we dive into the dynamics of leadership and…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.150: Are You Really Committed to Become An Impactful Leader?
Andrea spends this episode looking at the crucial distinction between commitment and interest, emphasizing the importance of true commitment in driving…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.149: How Leaders Can Effectively Navigate Change During Tough Times with Victoria Pelletier
Victoria Pelletier, a renowned corporate executive and turnaround expert, discusses the intricacies of leading a company through challenging times. Sharing her…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.148: 13 Traits of Mentally Strong Leaders That Companies Are Desperate to Find
What traits are companies looking for in the leaders of today? Join Andrea as he talks about the 13 traits he has found in mentally strong leaders. From…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.147: How Top CEOs Lead Through Disruption with Stefano Aversa, Vice Chair of AlixPartners
Andrea interviews Stefano Aversa, chair of EMEA and vice chair globally for AlixPartners. Stefano shares his experience of leading through disruption, creating…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.146: Life and Leadership Lessons at 49 That I Wish I Could Tell My 29-year-old Self
How much time do you spend reflecting on your past? Do you wish you could go back and talk to your younger self? In this episode, Andrea shares five big…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.145: Guide to Navigating Uncertain Times with Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy
Andrea interviews Dr. Carole Nakhle, founder and CEO of Crystal Energy. Carole shares her inspiring journey from war-torn Lebanon to becoming a leading voice…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.144; Balancing Board Relations and Bold Leadership in Private Equity | Andrea on X-Factor Podcast
The roles are reversed in this episode as Andrea is interviewed on the X-Factor podcast. Andrea dives deep into the high-stakes world of private equity…
The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.143: Why Brands Are Failing Consumers Today with Bob Neville
Andrea interviews Bob Neville, a global retail business expert with over 30 years of experience working with iconic brands like Adidas, New Balance, and Under…