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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.

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What does it take to lead through a near-disaster and turn it into a $14 billion win? In this episode, Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray shares lessons from the financial crisis, revealing why staying calm, backing the right b... more

In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with Jon Gray, president and chief operating officer of Blackstone Group. Here's a preview of that conversation, in which he talks about leading Blackstone's leveraged buyout of Hilton Hotels, which... more

Francine Lacqua sits down with Emma Grede—the power behind Good American and a founding partner of Skims—to unpack what it really takes to build a billion-dollar brand. Grede goes beyond the headlines, revealing the chaos behind her $1 million launch... more

In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with Emma Grede, chief executive and co-founder of Good American and founding partner of loungewear and shapewear brand Skims. Here's a preview of that conversation where she shares the realities be... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Gray
Executive at Blackstone, known for Hilton deal and later leadership in the firm's real estate business
Blackstone
Episode: Preview: Blackstone's Jon Gray on the Moment His Career Could Have Ended
Emma Grede
CEO and co-founder of Good American; founding partner of Skims
Skims, Good American
Episode: Preview: Skims Founding Partner Emma Grede on What It Takes to Grow from $10m to $100m
Wael Sawan
CEO of Shell
Shell
Episode: Preview: Shell CEO Wael Sawan on 'Peak Oil Demand'
Georges Elhedery
Chief Executive of HSBC
HSBC
Episode: Preview: Georges Elhedery on HSBC’s AI-Powered Reset
Melinda French Gates
Philanthropist and former Microsoft executive, author of The Next Day
Gates Foundation / Pivotal Ventures
Episode: Melinda French Gates on Tech, Billionaire Wealth and Why She Worries About the Truth
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland
Government of Finland
Episode: Finnish President Alexander Stubb on How to be Resilient in Russia's Shadow
James Kanagasooriam
Chief Research Officer at Focaldata
Focaldata
Episode: In the City: Is AI Fueling the UK’s Hiring Freeze?
Doug Gurr
Interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, previously a partner at McKinsey, founder and CEO of Internet startup Blue Heath, and board member of ASDA Walmart.
Competition and Markets Authority
Episode: In the City: CMA's Doug Gurr on the Balance Between Risk and Regulation
Marcus Ashworth
Bloomberg Opinion columnist
Bloomberg
Episode: In the City: Is the UK Housing Market Running Out of Steam?

Hosts

Francine Lacqua
Bloomberg anchor/editor-at-large; hosts leadership and market-focused discussions across business and policy topics.
Allegra Stratton
Co-host of In the City; frequent commentator on UK politics and business policy.
David Merritt
Co-host of In the City; Bloomberg journalist with broad coverage of finance and markets.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Great new show

    I like how these business monoliths instantly seem more human when they talk with Francine about how they lead people, rather than how they make money. Looking forward to more episodes👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BryonyBxl
    Belgiuma month ago
  • A honest take on leadership

    Loved the honest and candid approach to leadership. Refreshing to hear a leader - whose ego seems in check - talk about empowering people and offering thoughtful feedback to her team. Rare and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JY NYC
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Love the insights that you guys have brought over the years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andybee109
    Australia10 months ago
  • Decent content, questionable host

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jacobbower96
    United States2 years ago
  • Can at times be tepid at best

    Depends on global situation

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    paulsplanet
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Emma Grede on the Kardashians and Why Work From Home Is ‘Career Suicide'
Q: How do you describe radical honesty in your management style?
Radical honesty means being straightforward with employees about expectations and feedback, maintaining consistency, and avoiding long, vague assessments; it's about moving learning forward and staying aligned with priorities.
Emma Grede on the Kardashians and Why Work From Home Is ‘Career Suicide'
Q: What was your approach to handling the initial surge in demand and inventory for Good American?
Grede explains she respected the teams around her, leaned on experienced colleagues, and focused on getting information quickly, while accepting that supply and data were evolving as the brand scaled.
Emma Grede on the Kardashians and Why Work From Home Is ‘Career Suicide'
Q: Can you talk to me about the pitch when you pitched Good American to the Kardashians?
There wasn't a single pitch moment; the collaboration grew from a relationship and a culture-aligned opportunity, with the right idea meeting the moment and people choosing to join because of shared values.
Preview: Georges Elhedery on HSBC’s AI-Powered Reset
Q: How do you take some of those really difficult decisions when you have so many people that depend on you?
Elhedery emphasizes transparent, principled decision-making, balancing performance considerations with employee impact, and leveraging data-driven approaches to support fairness and consistency in how reviews and changes are communicated.
‘I Was Ruthless About Killing Complexity’: HSBC CEO on Rewiring the Bank
Q: What honest advice do you impart to someone with great potential?
Enjoy the process, stay present, and remember to have fun along the way to maximize impact.

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What is Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Jon Gray
2. Emma Grede
3. Wael Sawan
4. Georges Elhedery
5. Melinda French Gates
6. Alexander Stubb
7. James Kanagasooriam
8. Doug Gurr

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