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Grey Matter with Declan Kelly: Inside the Minds of the People Who Move the World

Consello
The Coca-Cola Company
River Cafe
Delta Air Lines
Bank Of America
Basketball
Ed Bastian
James Quincey
Bob Beamon
Chevron
Jimmy Dunne
American Revolution
London, United Kingdom
Coaching
Civil War
Covid-19
Artificial Intelligence
NCAA
Digital Transformation
Ruthie Rogers
Mindfulness

Grey Matter is a groundbreaking podcast and broadcast series that takes you inside the minds of the people who move the world.

Hosted by Declan Kelly, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Consello, each episode features rare conversations with the most accomplished and influential CEOs, professional athletes, cultural icons, and other global leaders. Not the usual talk about profits and products, but ho... more

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Steve Kerr
Nine-time NBA champion and head coach of the Golden State Warriors
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Episode: Steve Kerr: The Mind of a Champion | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Ruthie Rogers
Chef and owner of The River Cafe, London
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Episode: Ruthie Rogers: The Heart Behind One of the World's Most Beloved Restaurants | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Ken Burns
Filmmaker known for long-form documentaries on American history
Episode: Ken Burns: Finding America’s Source of Truth | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Tony James
Chairman of Costco; former CEO of Blackstone; former head of DLJ's M&A and related businesses
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Episode: Tony James: From Signal to Scale - The Foresight that Shaped Modern Finance | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Brian Moynihan
CEO of Bank of America
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Episode: Brian Moynihan: Steady at the Helm | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Carl Lewis
A legendary Olympic track and field athlete who championed athlete compensation and education
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Episode: Carl Lewis: The Business of Being the Fastest Man in the World | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Mike Wirth
Chairman and CEO of Chevron
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Episode: Mike Wirth: Pragmatism Above All | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
James Quincey
CEO of The Coca‑Cola Company
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Episode: James Quincey: Stewarding an Iconic Brand Through Change | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Jimmy Dunne
A financier and philanthropist, leader at Sandler O'Neill/Piper Sandler, renowned for resilience and leadership in crisis
Sandler O'Neill, Piper Sandler
Episode: Jimmy Dunne: Pressure in Perspective | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly

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Declan Kelly
Host of Grey Matter

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Apple Podcasts
#249
France/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#8
Ireland/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#75
Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#248
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Steve Kerr: The Mind of a Champion | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Q: How did you decide on the four core values you live by?
Pete Carroll's guidance helped Kerr identify competitiveness, joy, mindfulness, and compassion as foundational, shaping how he leads teams day-to-day.
Steve Kerr: The Mind of a Champion | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Q: What was the background that shaped your approach to coaching and leadership?
He grew up in an academic, intellectually engaged environment, which influenced his values and led him to emphasize character, mindfulness, and collaboration as keystones of leadership.
Steve Kerr: The Mind of a Champion | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Q: Have you always been conscious of the thought processes that make you the way you are, or was it organic?
Kerr describes his development as largely subconscious and ingrained from family and mentors, and he later consciously pursued practices like mindfulness to harness that thinking for leadership.
James Quincey: Stewarding an Iconic Brand Through Change | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Q: What was one decision you made that went against your instincts but you followed because you believed it was the right advice?
He shares decisions where external advice led him to take actions that were not initially in his own instinct, with outcomes that ultimately proved correct, illustrating humility and willingness to trust guidance when backed by data and context.
James Quincey: Stewarding an Iconic Brand Through Change | Grey Matter with Declan Kelly
Q: Did you ever imagine having grown up in Birmingham and trained to be an engineer that you would end up leading Coca-Cola?
No, the path was unexpected; the interview highlights how the role came with immense history and expectations, but his approach—rooted in engineering thinking and probabilistic reasoning—enabled him to navigate and shape that path.

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A leadership-focused interview series that centers on high-profile leaders from business, sports, media, and culture, exploring how they think, decide, and lead under pressure. Episodes frequently unpack mindset, culture, resilience, and long-term value creation, often through personal stories about mentors, crisis moments, and turning points. A notable strength is the emphasis on practical leadership principles—team dynamics, governance, and disciplined decision-making—in addition to personal authenticity. This makes it appealing to executives, aspiring leaders, marketers, and investors who want actionable lessons from people who have steered large organizations or teams through challenging times.

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