Leadership Next

Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller recap the year’s defining themes on Leadership Next - from CEO wellness and “leaders as athletes,” to AI-driven org redesign at companies like Corning, Gen Z’s reshaping of work and marketing, and a look ahead to 2026 with a focus on purpose, people, and measurable impact.

Expedia Group’s CEO Ariane Gorin joins Fortune’s Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller for a deep dive on the technology, trends, and economic realities shaping travel today. Ariane explains how AI is already changing the way we vacation, how the company is trying to help visitors discover “off the beaten path” cities, and why taking a job no one wanted was critical to her success at Expedia.

Dani Richa is the Chairman and Group CEO of Impact BBDO, the famed ad agency that partly inspired Matt Weiner’s classic show Mad Men. Dani joins Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller On Leadership Next to talk about the night he spent watching ads from all over the world, his favorite campaigns, the project he killed, and advertising successfully in MENA. Of course, it wouldn’t be a 2025 conversation wi...

Circle, one of the world’s largest issuers of stablecoin, went public in June 2025, breaking new ground as the first U.S. stablecoin issuer to do so. Circle issues the world’s second largest dollar-backed stablecoin, USDC, and largest euro-backed stablecoin, EURC. Chairman and CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire, spoke to Fortune’s executive editorial director Diane Brady and editorial director Kristin...

Alexis Ohanian is a tech entrepreneur and investor whose enterprises have shaped the internet as we know it. He co-founded Reddit and, as an investor, has backed household names like Coinbase, Hubspot, and Patreon, among others. He is the Founder and General Partner of Seven Seven Six, an early stage venture capital firm. Now he’s reshaping the world of women’s sports. In 2020, he co-founded the N...

Most know Logitech as the world’s largest manufacturer of computer mice. But the company’s reach extends everywhere from boardrooms to game rooms, with product selection that spans ergonomic desk accessories to professional eSports gear. CEO Hanneke Faber spoke to Fortune’s executive editorial director Diane Brady and editorial director Kristin Stoller about how she’s leading Logitech through both...

McLaren Racing’s Formula 1 team was in a period of decline and suffering record-low sponsorship revenue before Zak Brown took over as CEO. Shortly before McLaren's second consecutive win at the Constructors’ Championship, Brown sat down for an interview with Fortune’s Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller. He shared how he was able to turn around the culture at McLaren with a “no-blame” policy and his a...

JLL’s Global CEO and President Christian Ulbrich sat down with Fortune’s Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller to discuss global housing affordability challenges, Zohran Mamdani’s victory, and the relationship between governments and developers. On this week’s episode of Leadership Next, Ulbrich also gives his predictions about the future real estate trends.“You enter a building and a camera will detect...

ULTA Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, will open its first Middle East store in Kuwait later this week. The company has been on a trajectory of global expansion since its international debut earlier this year, with the opening of the first stores in Mexico and the major acquisition of the leading British beauty retailer SpaceNK. CEO Kecia Steelman sat down with Fortune’s Di...

Author and researcher Brené Brown sat down with Diane Brady and Kristin Stoller at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women summit to discuss leadership and power during times of uncertainty, political turmoil and fear. Brown emphasized the importance of businesses having mission clarity for every employee, human work over AI “slop,” and making decisions in the space between stimulus and response.

Wendell Weeks, Chairman and CEO of Corning Incorporated, joins Diane and Kristin to reflect on leading one of America’s oldest innovators through constant reinvention. Weeks shares rare stories from his partnerships with visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, revealing lessons on collaboration, and what it takes to build a company designed to last the next 150 years. He also discusses Corning...

Ramp cofounder and CEO Eric Glyman joins Leadership Next to discuss how the fintech upstart has scaled from launch to $1 billion in annualized revenue in just a few years—while reshaping the incentives of the corporate card industry. Glyman explains Ramp’s mission to help companies spend less, how AI is automating millions of hours of financial work, and why urgency and speed are core to Ramp’s cu...

Diane and Kristin sit with Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert to discuss how he's redefining what it means to lead a global brand with values at its core. In this candid interview, Gellert discusses Patagonia’s bold financial restructuring, its decision to give away company profits to fight climate change, and why advocacy is essential to making a powerful impact as a company.

In this episode, Diane and Kristin sit down with Lyft CEO David Risher to explore his leadership philosophy, deeply rooted in firsthand experience and an unwavering commitment to customer experience. David shares insights on the future of ride sharing, his dedication to delivering exceptional service for both riders and drivers, and the journey that shaped his path to leadership.

Sheryl Palmer, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, joins Leadership Next to share her journey from McDonald’s crew member to the first—and still only—woman leading a publicly traded home builder. In this live episode recorded in Scottsdale, Palmer opens up about leading through the housing crash, the challenges of going public, and what it takes to grow a billion-dollar business without losing it...

Vlad Tenev, CEO and cofounder of Robinhood, joins Leadership Next to discuss his evolution as a leader, from weathering the GameStop firestorm to reshaping the platform into a full-spectrum financial services provider. Tenev reflects on how Robinhood disrupted Wall Street giants, the leadership lessons he learned under pressure, and why he sees AI as both a labor market disruptor and a catalyst fo...

WM CEO Jim Fish joins Leadership Next to unpack how the company formerly known as Waste Management is reinventing itself for a new era—one defined by sustainability, automation, and culture-first leadership. Fish explains how WM is transforming from a landfill-dependent waste hauler into a high-tech environmental leader, investing in profitable recycling centers and piloting autonomous garbage tru...

What does it take to lead during a new era of health, culture, and commerce? Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan joins Leadership Next to discuss the company’s pivotal role in today’s running resurgence, and how it’s winning over Generation Well. From investing in biomechanics and injury prevention to launching lifestyle collaborations, Sheridan shares how Brooks remains purpose-led and performance-fo...

Gillian Zucker, master operator at the L.A. Clippers, discussed her unique relationship with owner Steve Ballmer, emphasizing his genuine love for the game. She detailed her career journey, from Hamilton College to roles in PR, sales, and operations. Zucker highlighted the transformation of the Clippers’ fan base and the development of Intuit Dome, focusing on frictionless technology and fan engag...

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone joins Leadership Next to unpack the company’s bold transformation from a sprawling media conglomerate into a streamlined, product-first tech company. He shares lessons from turning around Ask Jeeves; why authenticity, not hype, is key to rebuilding trust; and how Yahoo’s future rests on delivering real utility to users through innovation in AI, sports, finance, and beyond.  ...

Daphne Koller, CEO of insitro and cofounder of Coursera, joins Leadership Next to unpack a bold idea: Just as calculus revolutionized our understanding of physics, AI could do the same for biology. In this episode, Koller explains how insitro is blending biology and machine learning to unlock new treatments for diseases like ALS and fatty liver. She also opens up about her leap from academia to en...

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman joins Leadership Next to unpack the forces reshaping American real estate—and the friction threatening its transparency. In a wide-ranging conversation, Wacksman addresses the industry lawsuit brought by Compass and defends Zillow’s stance on keeping property listings open and accessible to all. He explains how the current system—a uniquely American one that allows any b...

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, joins Leadership Next to reflect on his journey from law to banking—and how that unexpected pivot brought him to the head job at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. He shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the power of staying calm in a crisis and the importance of giving energy to his team, not taking it away.  Moynihan discusses Bank...

Michelle MacKay, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, doesn’t see the company as just a real estate firm—she sees it as an architect of the built world. In this episode of Leadership Next, she joins us to discuss the evolving definition of commercial real estate and Cushman & Wakefield’s expansive global strategy, from solar installations to hospital management. Michelle reflects on her unconventional path...

In this episode, Dropbox founder and CEO Drew Houston joins Leadership Next to share how he's reimagining work in the age of AI. He traces Dropbox’s evolution—from solving file-syncing in the early cloud era to launching Dropbox Dash, a new AI-powered search and knowledge-management tool. Houston reflects on the hard lessons from failed ventures into email and photo apps, the pressures of self-dis...