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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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Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez outlines the consumer-goods giant’s shift away from broadcast marketing. He discusses scaling to 300,000 influencers, leveraging AI to accelerate R&D and the strategy behind a simpler corporate portfolio. Recorded on ... more

On this Leaders episode, recorded at the 2026 WSJ CEO Council Summit in London, Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Joaquin Duato joins WSJ Leadership Institute President Alan Murray to discuss the company's focus on tackling some of healthcare's most... more

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling reflects on his eight-year tenure rebuilding the chemical giant's culture and profitability following its massive corporate spinoff. As he prepares to hand the reins to successor Karen Carter, Fitterling discusses his upcoming ... more

Brian Moynihan has been at the helm of Bank of America for 17 years—a tenure practically unheard of in the modern corporate world. He discusses his strategy for staying relevant through financial crises, a global pandemic and the AI revolution. Recor... more

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Recent Guests

Joaquin Duato
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Episode: Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato on Fighting Cancer, AI and Medical Innovation
Jim Fitterling
CEO of Dow
Dow
Episode: Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy
Brian Moynihan
CEO of Bank of America
Bank of America
Episode: Brian Moynihan's Playbook for Leading Bank of America
Scott Kirby
CEO of United Airlines
United Airlines
Episode: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: The Strategy Behind the Airline’s Pandemic Bet
Aaron Levie
Box co-founder and CEO
Box
Episode: Box CEO Aaron Levie on the AI Liability Paradox and the Future of Work
Eric Yuan
CEO of Zoom
Zoom Video Communications
Episode: Zoom's 2.0 Vision: CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang on Building a ‘System of Action’
Michelle Chang
Chief Financial Officer of Zoom
Zoom Video Communications
Episode: Zoom's 2.0 Vision: CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang on Building a ‘System of Action’
Sasan Goodarzi
CEO of Intuit
Intuit
Episode: Inside Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi’s AI Bet
Robin Vince
CEO of BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon
Episode: BNY CEO Robin Vince: How AI Is Transforming America’s Oldest Bank

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Alan Murray
Host of The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents Leaders

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Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy
Q: What would you say to your successor about leading Dow?
Do the right thing and stay focused on doing what's best for the company, its people, and customers.
Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy
Q: When you relax, do you prefer the mountain or the beach?
He says he likes the beach but is more of a golfer, enjoying outdoor time and walking as a form of relaxation.
Inside Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi’s AI Bet
Q: Tell me a little bit about you, how you got here. Did you always think you were going to be a CEO? Was that your ambition in life?
The guest describes an unlikely path from Iranian immigrant youth through community college to leading Intuit, emphasizing grit, resilience, and hands-on learning. He highlights that technical prowess alone isn't enough; leadership requires customer focus, discipline, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts on the Business of the NBA
Q: How did it feel to take over from an iconic leader like Mark Cuban?
Welts acknowledged that the transition wasn't easy, but he values his relationship with Cuban and respects the insights he brings to the team, while focusing on redefining the Mavericks' brand for the future.
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts on the Business of the NBA
Q: What lessons did you learn from David Stern during your time in the NBA?
Welts described Stern's leadership as groundbreaking, showcasing a vision that turned the NBA around from a troubled league to a highly respected one by leading with confidence and authority.

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This show features in-depth conversations with senior business leaders about how they lead through upheaval, transformation, and strategic change. Episodes frequently center on big-picture leadership topics—culture, accountability, talent, and governance—while weaving in concrete examples from large enterprises, with a strong emphasis on AI adoption, digital transformation, and staying customer-focused. Notable strengths include access to marquee CEOs and senior executives who share pragmatic leadership lessons, candid reflections on organizational change, and a focus on how technology and automation are reshaping work. Potential listeners include senior managers, executives, and PR/marketing professionals evaluating thought leadership and ... more

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