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WSJ Leadership Institute Presents Leaders

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The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents Leaders. A new podcast series bringing you revealing conversations with top executives shaping business today. Hosted by Alan Murray, president of The WSJ Leadership Institute, the series goes beyond headlines to explore how leadership really works in times of upheaval, transformation, and uncertainty. These candid interviews challenge conventional wisdom and ... more

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Latest Episodes

Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon looks back on over 35 years at the company—from unloading trailers in a warehouse to leading from the top. He reveals why he ignored the market critics to invest billions in his workforce and how a surprise whiteboa... more

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Chair Pat Russo takes us inside the fight against activist investors that led to a CEO’s ouster and a turning point for a legendary tech company. Russo outlines a roadmap for leaders defending an organization under attack w... more

AT&T CEO John Stankey is in the middle of a multi-year plan to reimagine the 150-year-old telecom giant. He details why he is outspending competitors by billions—and why he believes that mission is incompatible with the company’s corporate culture of... more

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol opens up about his first year at the helm, the challenge of managing hundreds of thousands of "partners," and why he believes Starbucks lost its way during the pandemic. Recorded on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Jason Garzatis
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Dan Schulman
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Host of the series, emphasizing the complexities of leadership and the need for personal growth in executive roles.

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HPE Chair Pat Russo on How to Respond to Activists
Q: What is the biggest mistake you've made in dealing with an activist?
Pat reflects on not being as open to hearing suggestions initially.
HPE Chair Pat Russo on How to Respond to Activists
Q: What was the best experience and the worst experience you've had dealing with activists?
Pat discusses her positive experience with Ralph Whitworth at HP and the challenging proxy contest at Alcoa/Arconic.
Why AT&T’s $25 Billion Plan Demands a New Corporate Culture
Q: What mistakes have you made as CEO?
Stankey admits he was too slow to prioritize culture transformation, which contributed to delays in progress.
Why AT&T’s $25 Billion Plan Demands a New Corporate Culture
Q: Do you miss your days as a big media company CEO?
Stankey responds that he does not wish to return to his past role as he prefers the direction AT&T is going.
Why AT&T’s $25 Billion Plan Demands a New Corporate Culture
Q: How long after becoming CEO did you realize that?
Stankey knew he needed to put the business on a different trajectory from the day he took over as CEO.

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Conversations focus on the evolving landscape of leadership through candid discussions with influential business executives. Various episodes explore themes such as corporate culture transformations, responses to shareholder activism, and the challenges faced by companies during significant global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. The show highlights practical leadership insights, emphasizing that effective leadership is developed over time, which serves as inspiration for current and aspiring leaders alike. Unique perspectives from high-profile CEOs provide captivating stories and actionable advice that resonate across industries.

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