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Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick

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‘Executive Decisions’ is a CNBC podcast offering a rare window into the minds of top decision-makers. Hosted by seasoned financial journalist Steve Sedgwick, each episode explores the pivotal choices that shape the careers and legacies of influential business leaders and policymakers. Through candid conversations about risk, doubt and conviction, the series reminds us that even the most powerful f... more

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James Reed reflects on the decision that defined his career — taking the risk of joining the family business. The Reed CEO discusses failure, purpose and why standing still is the worst decision of all.

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At the start of his career, Lloyd Blankfein made a decision that would define the way he led — stop trying to fit in.

In this episode of Executive Decisions, the former Goldman Sachs CEO reflects on growing up in public housing in Brooklyn, arrivin... more

At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away.

In this episode of Executive Decisions, the Aviva CEO reflects on leaving a senior role with no safety net, the judgment require... more

Vas Narasimhan never planned on becoming a CEO. In fact, he says the idea only hit him six months before he got the Novartis job.

He credits his rise to a lesson from his parents: throw yourself fully into whatever you’re doing, because you never kn... more

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James Reed
CEO of Reed Group
Reed Group
Episode: Don’t Stop Trying Things: Reed CEO James Reed
Lloyd Blankfein
Former CEO of Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
Episode: Stop Trying to Fit In: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
Amanda Blanc
CEO, Aviva (interview guest)
Aviva
Episode: If It’s Not Right, Leave: Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
Vas Narasimhan
CEO of Novartis
Novartis
Episode: Own the Role You Have: Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan
Roy Jakobs
CEO of Philips, focused on healthcare and technology innovations
Philips
Episode: Lead Through Discomfort: Philips CEO Roy Jakobs
Bill Ready
CEO of Pinterest
Pinterest
Episode: Protect the User: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready
Victor Riparbelli
CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, a generative AI startup.
Synthesia
Episode: Think for Yourself: Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli
Ilham Kadri
CEO of Belgian materials company Syensqo and advocate for women in leadership.
Syensqo
Episode: Know When to Leave: Syensqo CEO Ilham Kadri
Andy Briggs
CEO of Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group
Episode: Be Yourself: Phoenix Group CEO Andy Briggs

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Steve Sedgwick
Host of Executive Decisions, providing insights and facilitating discussions about leadership and decision-making with top executives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • One of the best British finance podcasts

    Great guests, conversations and range of current and future business and markets trends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha Poole
    Australia5 months ago
  • CEOs are human too

    At CNBC, we spend a lot of time talking about the outcomes of business decisions, examining how they move markets and shape the world.

    But we don’t often talk about how those decisions are made.

    I’ve always found this fascinating. These are people making decisions that affect thousands of livelihoods and all of our investments.

    ➡️ How do they arrive at those pivotal, news-making decisions?

    ➡️ What moments earlier in their lives shaped the way they lead?

    ➡️ Is decision-making a talent, a muscl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristy Garratt
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Insightful Leadership

    What makes a leader and how do they make key decisions? This series is giving me a fascinating window into how business leaders build their careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulieBBRH10
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Brian A

    Really seeing a different side of these business leaders. Useful to learn from their big choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr BrianA0703
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Amazing Insight

    Loving the candid insight into the C Suite leaders. Too often we know little about the men and women behind the title. Good to see how human and honest they can be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackie0401
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Don’t Stop Trying Things: Reed CEO James Reed
Q: As CEO of Reed, what are the biggest, most pivotal decisions you have made?
Taking the company private in 2003 was a defining move, as it better aligned with our business model and reduced the pressures of public markets, enabling more patient, long-term decisions and a clearer focus on building a values-led, philanthropic business.
Stop Trying to Fit In: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
Q: What sparked your decision to leave law and pursue a trading career at Goldman?
The lure of finance in New York, the environment at J. Aaron, and Goldman's acquisition of it created an opportunity that aligned with my instincts for a more dynamic, hands-on role in markets.
Stop Trying to Fit In: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
Q: Did you feel like an outsider growing up and in your early years at Harvard and beyond?
Yes, I felt like an outsider, which pushed me to work harder and use that perspective to grow, but I also learned to channel that feeling into resilience and drive rather than letting it hold me back.
Own the Role You Have: Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan
Q: Tell me about some of the great decisions you made in that period and some of the howlers, where I presume you learned a lot.
Narasimhan describes a pattern of bold bets aligned with mission—transitioning to a small, high-impact vaccines unit that accelerated learning, later navigating crises with a focus on transparency, accountability, and clear communication, and eventually guiding a broad cultural transformation toward a data- and tech-enabled, patient-centered pharmaceutical company.
Decide, Then Deliver: Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum
Q: What was your biggest doubt about becoming CEO?
It was difficult because I never targeted to become a CEO. I worked closely with the previous CEO and knew how tough the job was.

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Recent guests on Executive Decisions include:

1. James Reed
2. Lloyd Blankfein
3. Amanda Blanc
4. Vas Narasimhan
5. Roy Jakobs
6. Bill Ready
7. Victor Riparbelli
8. Ilham Kadri

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