
What makes a leader successful? Learn from people at the top. Join Bloomberg Television award-winning anchor and editor-at-large Francine Lacqua as she speaks with CEOs and other industry leaders to discover what drives them, their definition of success and how they are shaping their companies amid a fast-changing world. Publishes every other Monday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersManagement | |||

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery joins Francine Lacqua to explain why he is “ruthless about killing complexity” as he pushes through an AI-fuelled overhaul of one of the world’s biggest banks. He reflects on leadership, integrity and cultural fluency, and s... more
In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with Georges Elhedery, chief executive of banking giant HSBC. Here's a preview of that conversation where he talks about why the use of artificial intelligence at the bank is not optional.
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Having navigated some of life’s most defining transitions, Melinda French Gates reflects on the choices that set her path—from Microsoft executive to philanthropist and now founder of Pivotal. She shares how values-based leadership, resilience and th... more
What makes a leader successful? Francine Lacqua interviews top CEOs and global industry leaders for candid lessons on leadership, management, and the future of work.
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Love the insights that you guys have brought over the years!
The content is alright for a London-centric audience but it’s very difficult to listen with Allegra Stratton on, knowing the sheer contempt and disrespect she holds for the British public.
Depends on global situation
A highly entertaining, educational, and fun show documenting all the important aspects of global and domestic economic/business news.
Excellent perspective from the Bloomberg team
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The program features high-profile business and policy leaders, with episodes often centered on global markets, regulation, economics, and leadership lessons from top executives. Guests range from central bankers and regulators to CEOs, politicians, and prominent analysts, with frequent focus on the UK economy, financial services, real estate, and technology trends. The show tends to balance sharp economic analysis with strategic leadership insights, offering takeaways for executives, investors, and policymakers. Noteworthy strengths include access to top Bloomberg anchors and a track record of timely conversations around regulatory changes, market shifts, and major policy announcements that shape business strategy. Potential listeners shoul... more
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Recent guests on Leaders include:
1. Georges Elhedery
2. Melinda French Gates
3. Alexander Stubb
4. James Kanagasooriam
5. Doug Gurr
6. Marcus Ashworth
7. Zia Yusuf
8. Lucy White
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