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Meet The Leader

World Economic Forum
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
World Economic Forum
Climate Change
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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More than $150 trillion moves across borders each year through the global financial system, the vast majority of it still denominated in dollars. As geopolitical tensions fragment trade relationships and middle powers look to diversify their financia... more

Hiring managers are struggling to find the talent they need, while job seekers face one of the toughest markets in recent memory. Jonas Prising, Chair and CEO of ManpowerGroup, explains what is driving these pressures—from the economic cycle and geop... more

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In a fast-moving world, the ability to pause and reflect gives leaders a valuable edge: the clarity to make better decisions, sidestep conflict and know when to pivot or keep going.

Shogun Mahadumrongkul is the founder of incubator Avant Labs and ... more

In this episode of Meet the Leader, five founders share books that have helped them drive sector-leading innovation and navigate uncertainty — from classics like Isaac Asimov's Foundation series to modern favorites like The Purpose Driven Life and Br... more

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Recent Guests

Jonas Prising
Chair and CEO, ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup
Episode: Hiring Is Changing: Why Human Judgment Still Matters in the AI Era: ManpowerGroup
Shogun Mahadumrongkul
Thai entrepreneur, deep tech and AI investor, founder of Avant Labs; Buddhist monk and founder of Zenful Institute
Avant Labs; Zenful Institute
Episode: Be less reactive: A Buddhist monk on how mindful leaders make better decisions
Sam Yang
CEO and co-founder of Xandar Kardian
Xandar Kardian
Episode: The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders
Sarah Fleischer
Co-founder of 2Zero, battery recycling innovator
2Zero
Episode: The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders
Emilie Bodoin
CEO and chairman of Pure Lithium Corporation
Pure Lithium Corporation
Episode: The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders
Jeremy Allaire
Co-founder and CEO of Circle
Circle
Episode: The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders
Katie Piper
Cultural leader, burn survivor, charity founder (Katie Piper Foundation)
Katie Piper Foundation
Episode: Find your purpose after major setbacks: Katie Piper on how to adapt, reinvent and lead
Shoukei Matsumoto
Buddhist monk, author of Work Like a Monk
SanbĹŤ ShukubĹŤ / Buddhist practice
Episode: How to Focus on What Matters Most: 5 Leaders' Effective Strategies
Aulani Wilhelm
CEO of nonprofit Nia Tero
Nia Tero
Episode: How to Focus on What Matters Most: 5 Leaders' Effective Strategies

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Linda Lacina
Host of Meet The Leader

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 106 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 States5 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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Strong, topical guest selection with impactful insights on focus, resilience, and mentorship.
Great synthesis of personal stories and actionable strategies for leaders and aspiring guests.
The host elicits practical leadership principles that translate well beyond business.
Thoughtful, high-caliber guests who discuss leadership across industries.

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Be less reactive: A Buddhist monk on how mindful leaders make better decisions
Q: So you say you were ordained three times. Talk us through it.
He describes being ordained as a novice monk at ages 9 and 15, then becoming a full monk later to recalibrate and return to his roots, which later influenced his move into investment and leadership development.
Hiring Is Changing: Why Human Judgment Still Matters in the AI Era: ManpowerGroup
Q: Will AI fundamentally change who gets hired, and how do you balance efficiency with personal interaction in interviews?
While AI can speed processes, human interviewers assess cultural fit and nuanced judgment; the aim is to combine efficiency with human insight.
Hiring Is Changing: Why Human Judgment Still Matters in the AI Era: ManpowerGroup
Q: How do you approach hiring in an age of AI, and what should candidates expect in the process?
We focus on asking candidates about their use of AI in life, critical thinking, and how they add value beyond what technology can do; ultimately, human judgment decides if someone moves forward.
Find your purpose after major setbacks: Katie Piper on how to adapt, reinvent and lead
Q: What happened to you when you were 24, and how did that shape your path forward?
She describes a life-changing acid attack at 24, the resulting rehabilitation, and how it shifted her goals toward advocacy, charity work, and rebuilding a public identity around resilience and service.
How to Focus on What Matters Most: 5 Leaders' Effective Strategies
Q: Are my priorities really my priorities and how can I make them meaningful rather than merely productive?
By starting with a reflecting, intention-setting routine at the start of the day and ending with a review of what truly matters, you reorient actions toward deeper meaning rather than sheer output.

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2. Shogun Mahadumrongkul
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7. Katie Piper
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