Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

In today's leadership spark, Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company, and I delve into the art of building relationships and mastering the skill of negotiation. Molly shares valuable insights and strategies for identifying potential in individuals, recognizing red flags, and aligning expectations for successful partnerships. Molly also mentions how to develop a resilient mindset to overc...

In today's leadership spark, I speak with Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company. Molly shares valuable insights on handling rejection, building strong relationships, and going above and beyond to add value. As a former sports agent representing top athletes and coaches, Molly brings a unique perspective to leadership and business. Further into our conversation, Molly shares how she nav...

In this leadership spark, Molly Fletcher, CEO at The Molly Fletcher Company and Sports Agent turned Keynote Speaker and Author, shares her remarkable journey and insights into building successful relationships in sports.  From her humble beginnings at a small agency to representing top athletes and coaches, Molly's story is one of perseverance and strategic relationship building.  Molly shares her...

Get ready to be inspired by Niren Chaudhary, CEO at Panera Brands, as he shares insights on business, philosophy, and career strategy in this life-changing discussion. With over 130,000 team members across Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee, Niren has the experience and expertise to guide you towards a better life, both personally and professionally. During our conversation, N...

In this episode, Patrick Lencioni discusses how understanding individual geniuses within a team can drastically improve efficiency and morale. He shares a story of a technology company that revamped its executive suite by harnessing individual genius, leading to marked advancements in their market standing. In our conversation, Partick also mentions how minor adjustments in roles based on individu...

In today's leadership spark, I had a fascinating conversation with Patrick Lencioni, Founder & President at The Table Group, about his model called "The 6 Types of Working Genius." Patrick describes these types as: "Wonder," "Invention," "Discernment," "Galvanizing," "Enablement," and "Tenacity." On a more personal note, Patrick revealed how this model has improved his marriage. He and his wife le...

In today's leadership spark, I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Lencioni, Founder & President at The Table Group and Author of The Six Types of 'Working Genius'. Patrick shared his concerns about the modern workforce becoming more transactional and less passion-driven. He noted a rising cynicism among younger workers and even a decreased desire to work. However, he saw these challenges as...

Today, I speak with none other than the brilliant Gary Hamel. Renowned as one of the world's foremost business thinkers and a best-selling author, Hamel has captivated audiences with his groundbreaking books like "Competing for the Future," "What Matters Now," and his latest masterpiece, "Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them." In today's conversation, we embark...

In this Leadership Spark, Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera, shares about how his leadership style evolved from command and control to being more open and emotionally engaged with his employees. He explains the importance of having a clear strategy and building a great team with honesty, integrity, and communication skills.  Jeffrey reflects on the lessons he learned from tragedy and the v...

In today's Leadership Spark, Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera, discusses his experiences leading through crises, including the tragic crash of Swissair Flight 111 and the impact of 9/11 on the travel industry. Jeffrey emphasizes the importance of compassion, honesty, and generosity in times of crisis and reflects on how the experiences changed him as a leader. The conversation also delves...

In today's Leadership Spark, I speak with Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera. Jeffrey talks about his leadership roles in various companies, and his experience as a command-and-control leader. He talks about the performance-centric nature of the airline industry and the mission to grow Sabre around the world, as well as the challenges faced by management in a command-and-control environment...

My interview today is with John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco Systems and author of "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World." Chambers started off his career as a sales representative and rose through the ranks to become the CEO of Cisco Systems, growing the company from $70 million to $47 billion. In our conversation, we discuss what's going on in the world today, includin...

In today's Leadership Spark, Marshall Goldsmith, renowned executive coach and author, discusses the evolving stereotype of leaders and the issue with traditional employee engagement surveys. He suggests using active questions to encourage personal responsibility for engagement and meaning at work.  Marshall emphasizes the importance of balance and accountability, where everyone plays a role. He al...

In this Leadership Spark, Marshall Goldsmith, renowned executive coach and author, discusses the dangers of ego in leadership and the importance of making a positive difference in life. Marshall explains that a healthy ego is necessary for promoting oneself and making a positive impact, but too much ego can be detrimental to one's career.  He also shares his experience in coaching CEOs and the imp...

In today's Leadership Spark, I interview executive coach Marshall Goldsmith. Marshall shares his insights on leadership coaching and how he helps CEOs and prospective CEOs improve their leadership skills through confidential feedback based on interviews. Marshall notes that the most common issues CEOs or prospective CEOs face are winning too much, adding too much value, and trying to be right all...

In this episode of The Great Leadership Podcast with Jacob Morgan, I spoke with Stewart Friedman - a well-known leadership expert who spent time at Ford Motor Company leading a 50-person team focused on leadership development, transforming the culture, and training 2,500 managers per year. In today's episode, Friedman emphasizes the importance of finding mutual value in four domains: work, home, c...

Hey everyone! After years of creating content on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work, I've come to realize that having a following is great, but building a true community is even better. That's why I've decided to launch the Great Leadership Community on Substack. Substack will allow me to organize all of my free and premium content in a more easily accessible way, and foster d...

In today's leadership spark, I speak with Stephen M.R. Covey. We discuss the concept of leadership and management, and how both are necessary for a company's success. Covey explains that while leadership and management are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct roles that require different skills. He also emphasizes the importance of inspiration in leadership and how it can lead to incr...

In today's leadership spark, I speak with Stephen M.R. Covey. We discuss the importance of trust in leadership; dive into the impact of trust on relationships, teams, and organizations; and provide practical tips for leaders to build and maintain trust with their teams. Stephen also shares personal stories about his family, including their weekly family meetings and the powerful leadership lesson...

My interview today is with Deb Cupp, the President of Microsoft North America and board member of Ralph Lauren and Avanade, leading a $67 billion dollar business. Deb started her career in technology, working her way up the ranks to become a leader in the industry. As a leader, she has learned the importance of having a coach mindset and how it can transform the way we lead. In our conversation, w...

In today's leadership spark, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Moore, former CEO of CS Energy, about a common issue in the workplace: office politics and backstabbing.  Martin's advice was simple yet powerful: maintain a zero-tolerance policy for office politics and take a tough-love approach to dealing with employees who engage in it. He also emphasized the importance of staying informed...

In today's leadership spark, I spoke with Martin Moore, former CEO of CS Energy and author of No Bullsh*t Leadership. We discussed the frustration behind the lack of practical guidance for desirable leadership attributes, and the detrimental effects of leaders who attend training programs but do nothing different. We also touched on the difficulty of transitioning from individual contributor to le...

In this episode of The Great Leadership Podcast with Jacob Morgan, Lisa Osborne Ross, CEO at Edelman, shares insights on staying centered, dealing with failure, and leading with empathy. Lisa highlights the importance of recognizing that good and bad situations are not as extreme as they seem, and how she learned to respect others' points of view and become a better decision maker after a controve...

In this episode of the Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan podcast, I talk with Lisa Osborne Ross, Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) at Edelman. We discuss her personal and professional journey, including the impact of her upbringing on her world view. Lisa shares her first formal leadership roles and the valuable lessons learned throughout her career. Our conversation dives into the differences betwe...

In this episode, I speak with Lisa Lewin - the dynamic CEO of General Assembly, a leading platform offering courses in coding, design, data, and business. With over a third of Fortune 100 companies utilizing its services, General Assembly's goal is to upskill and re-skill talent needed in today's rapidly changing world. But Lisa's accomplishments don't stop there. She also serves on the boards of...