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Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Ben Fanning
Leadership
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Sales
Customer Service
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Scrum
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Finance
Employee Retention
AI Impact On Jobs
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Bridgepointe Technologies
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Real CEOs. Real Stories. Hosted by Ben Fanning—2025 Gold Stevie Award winner for Best Business Podcast and ranked in the Top 2% globally—Lead the Team draws on over 600 CEO interviews to take you inside the minds of leaders from brands like Honeywell, HP, IBM, Dunkin’, and L’Oréal. In each episode, you’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories of leading through rapid growth, high-stakes decisions, and make... more

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My AI just joined the meeting...

I expected Abhijit Mitra, CEO of Outreach, a multi billion-dollar AI company, to tell me about their legendary tools and automation.

Instead, he it took a different direction.

When he’s in a meeting… his AI agents ... more

Lives Depend.

Parker Burke, Group President at Fluke Corporation, leads an organization whose tools help technicians safely test electrical systems in power grids, hospitals, factories, data centers, and mines around the world.

So when a technician... more

Details Define You.

Bob Hughes, President & CEO of Deltek, learned that in moments when the stakes were highest..

on a nuclear submarine…

in the middle of a $22B merger…

and during a ransomware attack.

He was inspired early in his career when a ... more

Elite CEOs and athletes share a belief.

Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam, learned it long before the boardroom, representing the USA national cricket team and becoming one of the top wicket-takers in U.S. history.

Talking with him made me think about h... more

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Parker Burke
Group President, Fluke
Fluke Corporation
Episode: When Mistakes Cost Lives, How to Lead (Fluke CEO, Parker Burke)
Bob Hughes
President and CEO of Deltek
Deltek
Episode: Nuclear Submarines and a $22B Merger Shaped a CEO (Deltek's, Bob Hughes)
Usman Shuja
CEO of Bluebeam
Bluebeam
Episode: From Team USA to CEO (Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja)
Keith Rabkin
CEO of PandaDoc
PandaDoc
Episode: Google's "Wolverine" to CEO (PandaDoc's CEO Keith Rabkin)
Randall Troutman
Chief Operational Excellence Officer at Winpak
Winpak
Episode: The $1.1B Transformation Most Leaders Fail (Winpak's Chief Operational Excellence Officer, Randall Troutman)
Jed Ayres
CEO of ControlUp
ControlUp
Episode: How Great Leaders Navigate Uncertainty (CEO Jed Ayres, ControlUp)
Patrick Dennis
Multi-billion dollar CEO guiding Avaya through high-profile transformations
Avaya
Episode: The Question That Reset Avaya (CEO Patrick Dennis)
Glenn Millard
Executive recruiter who advised Patrick on his career path
Episode: The Question That Reset Avaya (CEO Patrick Dennis)
John Leach
President and CEO of FLS Transportation Services
FLS Transportation Services
Episode: Repeat Elite Performance (The Change that Matters)- CEO John Leach of FLS Transportation

Host

Ben Fanning
Host of Lead the Team, recognized for expertise in corporate leadership and team development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Useful for leaders right now

    Clear, grounded insights for anyone leading through change. I appreciated how people skills were treated as real leadership work. I left with a smart reset for how I’m supporting my team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States3 months ago
  • Authentic Interviews

    I had the good fortune of collaborating with Ben while recording CEO Tech Live. He has a charismatic personality and has a knack for putting his interviewees at ease to bring out the most authentic leadership experiences to viewers. I thoroughly enjoyed being at his interviews. Best wishes for all that’s to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinky Jerwyn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lead the Team hosted by Ben Fanning is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Ben's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Bold, insightful, and engaging!

    Ben’s stellar guests shine the brightest of lights on what it means to be a leader! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. You’ll get tons of actionable advice and tangible tips, but you’ll also get heaps of inspiration from truly engaging individuals that have been where you are and want to see you succeed. Thanks for putting out such a superb show, Ben - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjb0514
    United States2 years ago
  • First Impression

    Ben is a knowledgeable professional, in the space of discovering and developing leadership for teams and individuals. Thank you Ben! I am fortunate to have met you. Started listening to your podcast yesterday after the conference, and became an instant fan. Enjoy the tone, approach and wealth of knowledge shared in your show. Our meeting has inspired the goal of being a guest on your show. Christopher Smithey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher Smithey
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews highlight the podcast's focus on transparency in leadership and the practical tools offered to enhance team performance.
Listeners appreciate the actionable insights and personal stories shared by leaders, noting the authenticity and relevance of the discussions.
The host is described as knowledgeable and engaging, effectively facilitating conversations that resonate with both leaders and aspiring professionals.

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#83
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#53
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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#170
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#206
Chile/Business/Careers
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#211
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Mistakes Cost Lives, How to Lead (Fluke CEO, Parker Burke)
Q: How do you talk to your team about living with life-and-death stakes while still maintaining momentum?
Burke describes measuring what matters through relentless adherence to processes and standards, while also hiring and developing people who share the mission and purpose, so teams can perform under pressure without sacrificing safety.
From Team USA to CEO (Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja)
Q: How do you manage leadership across two different modes—pirate disruptor vs. admiral operator—within the same company?
He shares that Bluebeam's culture and leadership approach allow autonomy for disruptors while staying connected to the core organization, using external partners and internal Bluebeam labs to test ideas without destabilizing the main business.
From Team USA to CEO (Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja)
Q: How do you translate the lessons from sports into leading a growing tech company?
He explains leveraging leadership and management principles from sports, breaking down visions into actionable steps, and maintaining discipline and preparation to lift the entire organization from minor leagues to major leagues.
From Team USA to CEO (Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja)
Q: What was the biggest game of your career and how did you handle the pressure under high stakes?
Usman describes a pivotal Nepal promotion match with 20,000 hostile fans where personal emotions were intense; he trusted his training, stayed in the right mindset, and delivered one of his best performances under pressure.
The $1.1B Transformation Most Leaders Fail (Winpak's Chief Operational Excellence Officer, Randall Troutman)
Q: What role does sustainability play in prioritizing change initiatives?
Sustainability anchors decisions across people, planet, and profitability, ensuring changes align with long-term goals and market realities.

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Aimed at aspiring and current leaders, this series features in-depth conversations with CEOs from various industries, who share their personal stories and insights about navigating the complexities of leadership. Key themes revolve around moments of significant growth, transformative challenges, and the practical strategies leaders employ to develop high-performing teams. Unique to this series is the genuine and candid nature of the discussions, providing listeners with both inspiration and actionable tools that can be applied in their own leadership journeys.

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Recent guests on Lead the Team include:

1. Parker Burke
2. Bob Hughes
3. Usman Shuja
4. Keith Rabkin
5. Randall Troutman
6. Jed Ayres
7. Patrick Dennis
8. Glenn Millard

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