Partnering Leadership

12/25/2025

Sending warm Christmas wishes your way!
May today bring laughter, gratitude, and simple moments worth remembering. ❤️

12/23/2025

New Episode! "426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World"

In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World . A globally respected marke...

426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World page for Partnering Leadership

12/22/2025

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Kurt Strovink shares why exceptional leadership starts from within, emphasizing self-awareness as the foundation of lasting impact. Drawing on decades of advising CEOs, he explores how leaders navigate core tensions, build cultures of trust and truth-telling, and lead with intention to drive long-term success.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/373-mastering-leadership-from-the-inside-out-transformative-insights-for-ceos-with-kurt-strovink-g

12/19/2025

In a world drowning in data, the advantage isn’t more information — it’s the right information.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/382-why-strategy-fails-without-the-right-board-didier-cossin-on-high-performance-boards-decision

12/17/2025

Being open as a leader doesn’t mean emotional oversharing.
As Jacob Morgan reminds us, trust is built when vulnerability is paired with clarity and responsibility.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/282-why-vulnerability-matters-in-leadership-and-how-to-do-it-well-with-jacob-morgan-partnering-lea

12/16/2025

New Episode! "425 How to Build a Culture of Innovation That Actually Works with Alan Gregerman"

In this episode of Partnering Leadership , Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alan Gregerman, innovation advisor and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World . Gregerman h...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership , Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alan Gregerman, innovation advisor and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can…

12/15/2025

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Chris Dyer, author of The Power of Company Culture, explains why culture is shaped less by stated values and more by what leaders consistently tolerate, ignore, and reinforce. He shares practical, actionable shifts leaders can make—around transparency, accountability, and performance—to build cultures that truly drive engagement, innovation, and results.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/372-the-power-of-company-culture-how-any-business-can-build-a-culture-that-improves-productivity-p

12/12/2025

We thrive when we know our work makes a difference. Because deep down, we all want to know our work matters.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/381-reclaim-the-moment-building-clarity-and-connection-in-a-chaotic-world-with-greg-bennick

12/10/2025

When teams feel safe to make mistakes, they take risks that lead to breakthroughs.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/411-motley-fool-co-founder-david-gardner-on-rule-breaker-investing-long-term-thinking-and-leadersh

12/09/2025

New Episode! "424 Quick Leadership in a Distracted World: Trust, Power, and the New Rules of Leading Teams with Selena Rezvani"

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Selena Rezvani invites leaders to rethink some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about modern management. Drawing from her new book Quick Leadership and years of work with top-...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Selena Rezvani invites leaders to rethink some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about modern management. Drawing f…

12/08/2025

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, talent strategist Steve Cadigan discusses the major shifts transforming the workplace, including rising employee power, shorter tenures, and the need for greater organizational agility. He challenges outdated leadership models and offers practical strategies for CEOs to attract, inspire, and retain talent by building cultures of learning, adaptability, and purpose in the evolving future of work.

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https://www.partneringleadership.com/371-linkedins-first-chro-and-author-of-workquake-steve-cadigan-on-the-future-of-work

12/04/2025

New Episode! "423 Thursday Refresh: Andrea Sampson on The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable"

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science ...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Samps…