Meet The Leader

In these one-on-one conversations, host Linda Lacina interviews the world's top leaders, change-makers and experts on the solutions they're building to tackle the world's biggest challenges, the habits they can’t work without, and their lessons learned, all from the World Economic Forum

7 women leaders on the books that shaped them
Jun 12, 2025 – 14:48
Bridging the gap in women's health research, policy and innovation: Kearney
May 22, 2025 – 21:11
We’re ‘losing the war’ on modern slavery: What business leaders can do - HPE’s John Schultz
May 19, 2025 – 33:29
Protect employability, not just jobs: Adecco exec on effective coaching and upskilling
May 5, 2025 – 25:39
‘I’ll show you a real leader’ - Platon, the photographer of power, on finding humanity in all of us
Apr 22, 2025 – 58:09
The 'triple strength' leaders must develop to drive a sustainable future: OMV CEO
Apr 16, 2025 – 35:18
The ‘inevitable’ caregiving cost nightmare: One young founder's story and solution
Apr 14, 2025 – 16:31
What you might get wrong about progress - lessons for leaders: Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker
Apr 7, 2025 – 31:30
Ballet changed Misty Copeland’s life. How it could shape a new generation of leaders
Apr 1, 2025 – 28:24
Understanding spatial computing -- and how leaders can prep for the next tech shift
Mar 26, 2025 – 31:58
How ‘positive masculinity’ can bridge gender gaps - and improve men's and women’s lives at work and home
Mar 6, 2025 – 25:11
Adam Grant: The key trait future leaders need to succeed - and rethinking the classic workday
Feb 28, 2025 – 33:18
IMF's Gita Gopinath: What's ahead for economic growth in 2025 - and what leaders must do now
Jan 22, 2025 – 13:48
Tackling these surprising blindspots can bridge gender gaps in health, opportunity and more
Jan 21, 2025 – 20:48
Ray Dalio: The climate crisis is ‘expensive,’ ‘existential’ - How bridging climate finance gaps can help
Jan 16, 2025 – 20:24
2025 is a ‘pivotal year’ for job transformation - How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP’s Chief Economist
Jan 14, 2025 – 56:35
Understanding the housing affordability crisis - and what’s needed to fix it: Habitat for Humanity CEO
Jan 10, 2025 – 31:05
Upskilling, tapping human talents, and what's really needed for the future of work: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar
Jan 8, 2025 – 26:24
‘Do it nearly right, but do it now’ - How effective leaders navigate change and disrupt sectors: Disruption Report
Dec 12, 2024 – 42:15
13 leaders share the books that changed how they live, think and lead: 2024 Books Roundup
Dec 10, 2024 – 18:36
What a single mom who took on the prison system can teach about making change happen
Dec 6, 2024 – 20:14
13 top leaders from IKEA, Microsoft and more share the advice they're grateful for
Nov 20, 2024 – 21:21
Meet the startup building the first commercial space station - and shaping how we'll live and work in space
Nov 12, 2024 – 34:36
IKEA HR chief shares decades of career lessons learned and what’s needed to bridge gender equity gap
Nov 6, 2024 – 35:14
Transportation’s 'moment of reinvention' - what could drive equity, sustainability and more
Oct 23, 2024 – 24:18
What’s next for data-driven medicine - and what AI-powered innovation needs now: insitro CEO Daphne Koller
Oct 17, 2024 – 27:04
How bridging design gaps in science and tech can tackle gender bias
Sep 26, 2024 – 31:27
How one founder's design background is helping to rethink EV charging in cities
Sep 26, 2024 – 22:38
'Global, frictionless and free': How digital dollars will reshape economic activity, humanitarian aid and more
Sep 13, 2024 – 21:50
A CEO coach shares new leaders’ biggest blindspots (and how to overcome them)
Sep 4, 2024 – 46:21
Build a culture of innovation: HPE's Chief Technology Officer shares what's needed
Aug 9, 2024 – 20:58
How to motivate your team - from an organization with 17 million volunteers
Jul 26, 2024 – 21:17
Intel's HR chief on reskilling and building teams for the future
Jul 17, 2024 – 20:21
Build your own personal board of advisors - Traits great mentors share
Jul 11, 2024 – 19:19
The No. 1 skill leaders can steal from influencers: One founder explains
Jun 28, 2024 – 18:05
An energy company is building the world's largest airplane. Here's why
Jun 27, 2024 – 24:25
This former astronaut shares what’s key to building strong, effective teams
Jun 21, 2024 – 20:07
Cyber has a skills gap. How approaches to tech, hiring – and retaining women - can help
Jun 12, 2024 – 23:58
Top leaders from Microsoft, IKEA and more share advice for new grads
Jun 6, 2024 – 22:59
Microsoft’s Brad Smith: Tech blindspots and the key lesson that changed how he leads
May 16, 2024 – 31:05
We're living longer - how approaches to work, careers and finances will change: APG's Annette Mosman
May 9, 2024 – 23:02
Speak last, lean on your team, and one CEO's other top lessons learned: Norsk Hydro
Apr 26, 2024 – 20:05
The founder using 'pocket forests' to transform cities and protect biodiversity
Apr 19, 2024 – 21:50
Workers have changed - How leaders must adapt: Randstad's Sander Van't Noordende
Apr 12, 2024 – 18:25
This pivot helped a mom-turned-founder scale modern student transit - and transform lives for moms and kids
Mar 29, 2024 – 19:24
What adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about leadership and tackling risk
Mar 20, 2024 – 24:56
What workers really want - and how it can bridge the gender gap: Reshma Saujani
Mar 7, 2024 – 26:29
12 leaders share what to prioritize in 2024
Feb 23, 2024 – 27:02
What's next for the global economy? IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on AI, preparedness - and the unexpected
Jan 30, 2024 – 12:17
3 shifts all effective collaborators make
Jan 23, 2024 – 19:34

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Davenycbrooklyn

Wonderful analysis regarding leadership

Linda Lacina does an incredible job at eliciting leadership principles from top leaders. Really serious discussions.