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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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After spending decades advising CEOs and studying leadership, Harvard Business School professor and author Linda Hill has developed a clear view of what makes great leaders—and where many fall short. In this episode of Leaders with Francine Lacqua, H... more

In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with Harvard Business School Professor, Linda Hill. Here's a preview of their chat, where Hill talks about how high levels of emotional intelligence can empower those around you to make decisions. more

Amanda Staveley has spent decades connecting Middle East investors with Britain's biggest dealmaking opportunities. On Leaders with Francine Lacqua, the PCP Capital Partners chief executive describes how she started out, the negotiations behind the M... more

In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with PCP Capital Partners Chief Executive Amanda Staveley. Here's a preview of their conversation, where Staveley looks back on the audacious Barclays fundraising deal that established her as one of... more

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Linda Hill
Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Faculty Chair of its Leadership Initiative
Harvard Business School
Episode: Harvard's Linda Hill on the Leadership Mistake That's Killing Innovation
Amanda Staveley
Founder and Chief Executive of PCP Capital Partners
PCP Capital Partners
Episode: Preview: Amanda Staveley on Her 'Ballsy' Barclays Rescue Plan
Vimal Kapur
CEO of Honeywell
Honeywell International Inc.
Episode: Preview: Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur on Breaking Up an Industrial Giant
Rafael Nadal
Tennis legend and business investor
Nadal businesses (hotels, academy, foundations)
Episode: For Rafael Nadal, Retirement Requires a Champion's Mindset
Mike Henry
Outgoing Chief Executive Officer, BHP
BHP
Episode: Leading Through Uncertainty: Mike Henry's Final Lessons as BHP CEO
Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director of the IMF
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Preview: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Crisis Leadership and Public Trust
Tufan Erginbilgiç
Chief executive of Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce
Episode: Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç on Turning Around a ‘Burning Platform’
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
Good American; Skims
Episode: Emma Grede on the Kardashians and Why Work From Home Is ‘Career Suicide'

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Francine Lacqua
Host of Leaders with Francine Lacqua

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
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    Chile4 months ago
  • Too many adds

    So disappointed that a 24 minute podcast has such a high proportion of ads - ruins the handsfree experience and makes it unlistenable for me, disappointed as right up my street otherwise. Also, no follow up questions to answers, just passed over.

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    Rjaasa
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Leaders

    Excellent podcast on leadership; superb, insightful interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlos Bishop
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • 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
    Belgium6 months 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 States6 months ago

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Audience appreciates candid, practical leadership insights from top executives.
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Amanda Staveley: The UK Dealmaker Who Helped Transform Football
Q: What did you see in the Middle East investors that allowed you to win their trust and spearhead major deals?
Trust, hard work, honesty, and a clear vision; being part of the Abu Dhabi and wider Gulf community helped me understand values and long-term relationships necessary to align incentives and build durable partnerships.
Amanda Staveley: The UK Dealmaker Who Helped Transform Football
Q: Tell me the story of Amanda Staveley. How did you start out?
I started with a mix of early business drive and a basic willingness to take risks, first building a restaurant business and then pursuing finance, eventually funding ventures with my own capital to prove I could attract other investors and earn their trust.
Preview: Amanda Staveley on Her 'Ballsy' Barclays Rescue Plan
Q: Did you think about it?
Yes. But I just focused. I also knew the market very, very well. I knew that I could raise the money, but I couldn't convince anyone else on that.
For Rafael Nadal, Retirement Requires a Champion's Mindset
Q: In 2024, you announced that you were retiring. Do you remember the moment that you decided that it was the right time?
Yes, I decided to retire after extended consideration of my body and hip condition, giving myself time to see if I could return to fighting at the level I wanted, and I confirmed the decision when it became clear I wouldn't be able to compete the way I needed to.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva on AI, Ukraine, Russia and the Next Global Shock
Q: How has your leadership approach evolved at the IMF to manage a diverse and large stakeholder group?
By investing in regular senior-management collaboration, fostering inclusive dialogue, and creating a culture where every voice matters, even changing seating dynamics to empower younger voices.

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

This show features high-profile leaders and dealmakers sharing practical leadership lessons, strategic decision-making, and how they steer organizations through rapid change. Episodes frequently explore topics like leadership effectiveness, decision rights, organizational culture, and the role of technology—especially AI—in shaping governance, transformation, and long-term value creation. Guests range from heads of global corporations to policy leaders and renowned academics, offering actionable takeaways on resilience, risk management, and team empowerment. The format tends to combine candid storytelling with frameworks for leadership impact, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both inspiration and concrete leadership playbooks f... more

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2. Amanda Staveley
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4. Rafael Nadal
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