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Meet The Leader

World Economic Forum
Leadership
Climate Change
World Economic Forum
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Davos
Education
Gender Equality
Innovation
Spatial Computing
Generative AI
Space Economy
Electric Vehicles
Collaboration
Robotics
Shared Mobility
Generation Alpha
Aerospace Engineering
Social Justice
Women's Health

In these one-on-one conversations, host Linda Lacina interviews the world's top leaders, change-makers and experts on the solutions they're building to tackle the world's biggest challenges, the habits they can't work without, and their lessons learned, all from the World Economic Forum

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Recent Guests

Lara Abrash
Chair of Deloitte US
Deloitte
Episode: What women's sports reveals about building future leaders: Deloitte's Lara Abrash
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist and professor
New York University Stern School of Business
Episode: The Attention Crisis: How leaders can fix focus and happiness in an AI Era - Psychologist Jonathan Haidt
Samantha Cristoforetti
Astronaut with ESA (European Space Agency)
ESA
Episode: What Astronauts Know About High-Performing Teams (That Many Don't Understand)
Jane Goodall
Legendary activist, primatologist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute
Jane Goodall Institute
Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice
Al Gore
Nobel Laureate, former US Vice President, founder of the Climate Reality Project
Climate Reality Project
Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice
Misty Copeland
Professional dancer and advocate
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Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice
Jagan Chapagain
Head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
IFRC
Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice
Diane von FĂĽrstenberg
Designer and business leader
Womenswear brand
Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice
Ulrika Biesért
HR Chief for Ingka Group (IKEA)
Ingka Group / IKEA
Episode: Meet The Leader at 200: 20 Leaders Share Their Best Tips, Aha Moments and Advice

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Linda Lacina
Host of Meet The Leader

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • 👍🏼🎙

    Really interesting insights from excellent guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bdc1993
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Valuable insights

    Always insightful. I enjoy the leadership lessons as they cut across industries and sectors. High caliber of guests too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    !Earslikeanelephant!
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Wonderful analysis regarding leadership

    Linda Lacina does an incredible job at eliciting leadership principles from top leaders. Really serious discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davenycbrooklyn
    United States4 years ago
  • Great guests — very topical

    Always find these insights on leadership useful and relevant. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #Alexo#
    Switzerland5 years ago

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Content bridges global policy, business strategy, and technology with depth.
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The Attention Crisis: How leaders can fix focus and happiness in an AI Era - Psychologist Jonathan Haidt
Q: What's the core reason you think happiness is at risk in the AI age?
Happiness relies on deep, meaningful relationships and purposeful engagement, which AI and social media fragment by pulling attention into attention-seeking loops and reducing face-to-face connection.
What women's sports reveals about building future leaders: Deloitte's Lara Abrash
Q: Why is there still an investment gap in women's sports and how does ROI differ from men's sports?
The guest explains that investments lag because organizations often don't see immediate ROI from viewing audiences, but a broader view shows ROI through viewership, sponsorship, and long-term societal impact, requiring more upfront funding and media exposure to unlock growth.
What Astronauts Know About High-Performing Teams (That Many Don't Understand)
Q: What should leaders prioritize in 2026 according to your experience?
Leaders should prioritize helping teams find meaning and purpose in an often disorienting world, creating an environment where people feel valued and able to contribute honestly, which ultimately sustains performance and resilience.
What Astronauts Know About High-Performing Teams (That Many Don't Understand)
Q: What is the role of an ISS Commander, and how does it differ from traditional military command?
The ISS Commander acts as a coordinator and facilitator among peers, ensuring smooth communication, inclusive decision-making, and strong ties with the ground leadership. It is not a hierarchical military model but a peer-based leadership dynamic that relies on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
What Astronauts Know About High-Performing Teams (That Many Don't Understand)
Q: What was a typical day like on the ISS during your 200-day mission?
A typical day started with base communication across multiple ground centers, followed by science work, maintenance, and outreach. The crew coordinated with partners worldwide, balancing deep work with public engagements and occasional spacewalk or robotic arm tasks, all while staying connected to a broader mission and team.

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The show features long-form conversations with globally prominent leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are actively shaping policy, business, and technology. Episodes tend to center on leadership lessons, strategic thinking, and how top figures address burnout, workforce skills in an AI era, gender and diversity challenges in tech, and the future of industries such as space and economics. A notable strength is the guest roster, which spans government, finance, tech, science, and humanitarian sectors, often tied to global organizations and high-impact initiatives. Listeners can expect actionable leadership insights, frameworks for prioritizing impact, and personal narratives that illuminate resilience and responsible innovation.

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2. Jonathan Haidt
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5. Al Gore
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