Speaking Of

Gretchen Carlson: Learning to Be Fierce

leadingauthorities — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:11:35 -0500

We sat down with Gretchen Carlson, acclaimed broadcast news anchor and former FOX News host, to disucss the changing culture of sexual harassment in the workplace. Gretchen opens up about her own experiences and reflects on the cultural shift represented by the #MeToo movement. She also discusses the bipartisan bill going through Congress to help enact change here in Washington.

Jake Harriman: Rethinking the War on Terror

leadingauthorities — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:02:11 -0500

Marine veteran and NURU International founder Jake Harriman sits down with Leading Authorities to talk about his multiple tours of duty and a moment that changed the course of his life and led to the founding of one of the world’s most innovative NGOs.

Ken Schmidt: What Are People Saying About You?

leadingauthorities — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:37:49 -0500

Ken Schmidt, former director of communications strategy at Harley-Davidson, pulled off one of the most celebrated corporate turnaround stories in recent memory. In this Podcast he shares what smart, innovative companies are doing to differentiate themselves in this overcrowded marketplace. It covers topics such as what consumers expect in the future and how you can get your team on board with new ways of doing business.

Jonah Berger: What Do Innovative People Do Differently?

leadingauthorities — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:43:14 -0500

Listen to our talk with Wharton Professor Jonah Berger to hear why people get stuck in routines, what companies need to understand about people in order boost creativity, and what true innovators do differently than everyone else—plus the “top-secret” project Jonah’s working on next.

Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei: Building the Next Generation of News

leadingauthorities — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:12:43 -0500

Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei talk about how they got the idea to launch their new business Axios, and how they let go of their first success story, Politico. They discuss what it was like to launch a new site in the craziest political year in recent memory. They’re honest, funny, and share real takeaways for other business leaders including what to look for in employees you hire, how to spot market openings, and why company culture is king.