Out of Office

An online book selling platform has earned over $1.6 million for its network of indie book stores since the pandemic started, eating into Amazon’s business. The CEO of  Bookshop.org  Andy Hunter talks about his unique business model, tells us why books saved his life and why he welcomes a David vs Goliath story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudi...

The 26th Prime Minister of Australia, usually based in New York, is enjoying a few months at home, close to the Queensland farm he grew up on. Now the head of a global think tank, Kevin Rudd reflects on a childhood spent in a rural community, discusses the highs and lows of his political career and reveals how he reduced US President Barack Obama to tears of laughter. Learn more about your ad-choi...

A young boy who grew up in the middle of corn fields dreamed of belonging to the razzle dazzle world of entertainment. Currently the Chairman of Warner Media Entertainment, Bob Greenblatt is the kingmaker behind some of America’s most successful and wildly popular TV hits. In this episode, Bob talks about his guiding business philosophy, being openly gay, why diversity matters and playing the pian...

If it wasn’t for his job working at a student union bar, Kevin Sneader may never have landed one at the most powerful management consulting firm in the world. Now the Global Managing Partner, he tells us how he’s steering McKinsey & Company through the crisis, how his wife has shaped his views on equality, the deep influence of his Scottish heritage and what makes him grumpy. Learn more about...

The CEO of a 100-year-old airline on navigating it through its worst crisis yet. From his early days supervising cargo loading to his current position as chief executive of the Dutch flag carrier KLM, Pieter Elbers opens up about his leadership style, army training, having royalty on his staff and being true to oneself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

Co-founder and CEO of London based healthy fast-food chain Leon, John Vincent talks about his current priority - providing free hot meals to Britain’s frontline healthcare workers. He also opens up about being an entrepreneur, an author and explains why he’s inspired by wing tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art that advises against conflict. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

The co-founder of fashion technology startup Zilingo, one of Asia’s hottest unicorns, is refocusing her business to help close the jarring gap between demand and supply of protective apparel for healthcare professionals. Driven by a huge sense of purpose, she says, “If I can do my job well, maybe we will save one more life.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

The current pandemic has crippled the global travel and tourism industry and China’s largest online travel agency, Trip.com is feeling the heat. Its CEO, Jane Sun, responded by slashing her salary to zero. She talks to us about selflessness, how her career has mirrored China’s rise, the power of travel to unite the world, and running half marathons on weekends (except when it’s raining). Learn mor...

The Mayor of Miami, who tested positive for Covid-19 on dispelling myths, running the city from home and becoming the 'face of the virus.' The son of the first Cuban-born Mayor of Miami, he talks about politics, immigration, faith and the creative solutions his community is offering in a time of social distancing. One example? Drive-through confessionals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

CP Gurnani used to watch his grandfather come home bone-tired and greasy after working at a peanut oil farm all day. Half a century later, the grandson of an immigrant sits at the helm of a five-billion-dollar firm with over 120,000 staff around the world. The CEO of Tech Mahindra talks about humility, hard work, and why the best advice is usually served with a good meal. Learn more about your ad-...

The powerful story of a gay Asian kid in the US who has committed his life and career to encouraging people to bring their "full self" to work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Out of Office, the Co-CEO of SAP, Jennifer Morgan shares a secret for building a successful global business: focus on people. The first woman CEO on the Dax index feels a sense of responsibility to change the way talent is perceived. Women are ready to lead, she says. Join us for a free wheeling, relaxed conversation about equality, exercise, and why there’s no substitute for ei...

The Vice-Chair of Goldman Sachs Japan is the creator of the influential "womenomics" theory linking the advancement of women and economic development. But her early career in Japan had to overcome three hurdles - she was young, female, and not really Japanese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management on growing up in a multi-cultural family in 1960s New York and how that shaped her to think about the world in a different way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber’s Chief D&I officer shares the dramatic story of her family’s escape from North to South Korea and how that’s shaped her attitude towards equality and acceptance. Plus, she opens up about leaning in, stirring the pot, balancing a career with motherhood, and being her father’s daughter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

He wanted to join India’s foreign service, is a self-confessed history buff, and spends his free time bird watching. The CEO of DBS, voted the world’s best bank, Piyush Gupta speaks candidly about being an accidental banker—he thinks he’s pretty decent at it—and why he wouldn’t trade this position for anything in the world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

India’s Minister of Women and Child Development on sweeping floors at McDonald’s, her meteoric rise to the highest corridors of political power, her days as the queen of Indian soap operas and why she’ll still be making headlines, five years on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former US Ambassador to Vietnam and being a gay diplomat, renewing his vows with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and why he calls Hanoi home Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International takes us back to a time he thought the world was coming to an end. He opens up about how he has navigated challenges: the financial crisis, a shooting from an MGM property and how daily phone calls from the founder of MGM, Kirk Kerkorian, taught him an invaluable lesson in leadership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Richard Tice, the Chairman of the Brexit Party talks about his upbringing, property, politics, and what he wants for Christmas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to get personal. Out of Office: Conversations about Life and Leadership, a new podcast series by Bloomberg Live, launches January 16 2020. Tune in to hear newsmakers talk about things they don't get asked about in the office. Their childhood. Dreams. Mentors. Favorite books. Failure. Triumphs. Down time. Family and love. Because all these influences make them who they are and define how...