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Meet The Leader

World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum
Davos
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Climate Change
Generative AI
Collaboration
Women Empowerment
Corruption
Promotion Strategies
Gender Bias
COP28
Climate Action
Ukraine
Education
Semiconductors
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Financing

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

Jane Goodall
Legendary activist, primatologist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute
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Al Gore
Nobel Laureate, former US Vice President, founder of the Climate Reality Project
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Diane von Fürstenberg
Designer and business leader
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Fidelma Russo
CTO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HP Enterprise
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Ulrika Biesért
HR Chief for Ingka Group (IKEA)
Ingka Group / IKEA
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Paul Hoffman
CEO of Liberty Science Center; former head of Encyclopaedia Britannica; science writer
Liberty Science Center; Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Gary White
Co-founder of water.org
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Co-founder of water.org
water.org
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Suleika Jaouad
Memoirist and bestselling author of The Book of Alchemy
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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!

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    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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Why Smart Ideas Don't Always Land — and How to Build Creative, Curious Teams
Q: What prepared you for this role at Liberty Science Center and in your past positions?
Hoffman's background as a science writer, editor, and leader of Britannica and Britannica-related ventures cultivated a talent for translating complex science for broad audiences and for steering large organizations toward immersive, accessible experiences.
How to close gender gaps in tech - and the one skill AI can't learn
Q: What advice would you give to entrepreneurs looking for funding?
Women need visibility and support not just through mentorship, but also through funding opportunities.
How to close gender gaps in tech - and the one skill AI can't learn
Q: What role does empathy play in the AI-driven workplace?
Empathy is crucial because AI cannot replicate this human skill; it influences decision-making and relationships in teams.
How to close gender gaps in tech - and the one skill AI can't learn
Q: What can a leader do to help bridge gender gaps in tech?
Leaders should assess the gender balance in their teams and ensure all voices are heard during discussions.
Why one CEO sets 'non-goals' - and what ultramarathons taught him about focus and mental toughness
Q: What experience taught you the importance of restraint in leadership?
He emphasized the need to gauge organizational capacity, knowing when to push harder or ease up on expectations, based on his experiences with his team.

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