The Chief Executive Podcast

As the Chairman of PCBI, Board Member of PECOAs, and the former president of The GIANT Company, a national grocery store chain in the United States, Nick is an expert in consumer products and their effects felt in communities and families across the world. Mark sat down with Nick to talk about how he views his company's mission, Corporate Social Responsibility, and how's he's working to build a mo...

With a 30 year career as Commissioner of the NBA, there is no doubt David Stern was an exceptional leader. His values for the players, coaches, fans and partners of the NBA made him a cherished aspect of the organization. Drawing from the Interview Archives, listen as Mark chats with David about his career and philosophies on leadership.

Sir Richard Branson is one of the best known entrepreneurs in the world. He has created or acquired over 60 businesses and his recent trip to space with Virgin Galactic has launched him into further international recognition. Mark sat down with Branson to talk about the entrepreneurial spirit, how he views failed businesses, and a philosophy for everything new.

As the CEO of HP, Enrique Lores is always reinventing himself and his company, in order to stay up with the pace of innovation and global scale. Enrique started as an engineer with HP, and his passion for the mission of the company has led him to be an inspiring leader of one of the largest tech companies in the world. Mark sat down with Enrique to hear more about the story of his career and his t...

As the General Manager of Enterprise at Indeed, Maggie Hulce is innovating the way we hire, train and think about our employees! Mark and Maggie sat down to discuss how she engages both companies and employees in her role, as well as insights on the hiring process.

Bonus material for the episode with Cristiano Amon, CEO-elect of Qualcomm! Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach, sits down with Marshall Goldsmith, ranked the top business thinker in the world, for insights on Cristiano's interview. Mark and Marshall unpack the coaching moments for this episode and more!

Cristiano Amon, CEO-elect of Qualcomm, is no stranger to the subject of disruptive innovation. As a leader in cutting-edge electronic technology, Cristiano knows that fostering a culture of creativity, curiosity and opportunities to fail and learn are crucial to innovating the next breakthroughs in the field. Listen to a great episode as Mark and Cristiano discuss Cristiano's career with Qualcomm...

This week on the Chief Executive Podcast, Mark sits down with Pamay Bassey, Chief Learning Officer at Kraft Heinz and Anne Gotte, VP of Global Talent Management at Bumble! This has been a challenging year for employees, and Pamay and Anne have worked to not just overcome changes in the virtual world, but create more sustainable and flexible solutions for their employees. Learn from two leaders in...

CEO of Ingevity, John Fortson, sits down with Mark Thompson for this week's episode! John navigates a unique industry with constant change and innovation. Learn about the growth strategies and long-term vision that has made John successful as a leader.

This episode of the Chief Executive Podcast features Donna Orender, CEO of Orender Unlimited. In this episode, we ask Donna about her incredible resume, having been an all-star professional basketball player, and later the President and Commissioner of the WNBA, a senior executive at the PGA Tour, and a board member and contributor to many charitable organizations. Learn how she navigated the chan...

Deanna Mulligan is the former CEO of Guardian Life Insurance, Fortune 250 Chairman, Director, Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author. In this incredible episode with Deanna and co-host, Pranay Agrawal, Deanna talks with us about succession planning. Listen to her insights around training and investing in the next generation of leadership - from day 1!

Dave Chang is an American restaurateur, author, podcaster and television personality. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, which includes Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Milk Bar, and Momofuku Ko in New York City; Momofuku Seiōbo in Sydney; Momofuku Noodle Bar and Kojin in Toronto; and Momofuku CCDC in Washington, DC. In 2009, Momofuku Ko was awarded two Michelin stars, whic...

Aicha Evans, Harry Kraemer, Hubert Joly and Hortense Le Gentil sat down with me to talk about their experiences as CEOs, the journeys to their fields and more.

Herb Kelleher, Cofounder of Southwest Airlines, is known as one of the Most Admired CEOs in the United States. His passion for great customer service, a local, family-friendly experience, and affordable prices has led Southwest to be a leader in the airline industry. As the legend goes, it all started in 1967 when Rollin King and Herb met at a bar and sketched out an idea for a new type of airline...

Today, we honor the legacy of Quincy Jones, whose contributions transformed music, film, and culture. Known affectionately as "Q," Quincy was more than an artist—he was a leader, collaborator, and source of inspiration. Insights from the Chief Executive Podcast Mark was honored to spend time with Quincy Jones at his home, interviewing him about his remarkable and inspiring journey, his efforts to...

Charles Schwab is easily one of the most recognizable names in business, having led his company to become a household name in investing, serving millions around the world. Mark sat down with Chuck to talk about his early challenges and failures as an entrepreneur - and his journey to creating one of the biggest firms on Wall Street.

My guest today is Pau Gasol, NBA Championship Player and two-time Olympic medalist. Pau has played in the National Basketball Association for almost 20 years, starting with the Memphis Grizzlies and later joining the Los Angeles Lakers that won back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. He is a six-time NBA All-Star, as well as the first foreign player to be an NBA Rookie of the Year. Pau is...

Candice Carpenter is the Cofounder of one of the biggest mass media companies in the 1990s, iVillage. As a leader in the dot com industry, Candice developed a unique company culture for her organization that was key to her success in scalable growth. She used a method for her employees called "Radical Mentoring" to provide them the feedback they needed to grow at an incredible pace. Candice and I...

Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is known as the pioneer of Relationship Centered Care and Integrative Medicine. She is an internationally recognized physician, scientist, and author, whose book, Healer’s Art, is required reading in more than half of American medical schools. She has led an incredibly impactful life with her work and research. I sat down with Dr. Remen to talk about how she defines leadersh...