https://simplecast.com WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders 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 offer practical insights for anyone looking to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact. Great leaders aren’t born—they’re made. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22 at 5:00 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday. Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:01:03 +0000 https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2c92a2cd-3a2f-45b3-921e-47761cbb22bf/b59f9caa-8914-4b6e-ba84-099ea34a1ee1/3000x3000/b0c1519bba3567b7cba699ffffd83c94.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders episodic 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 offer practical insights for anyone looking to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact. Great leaders aren’t born—they’re made. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22 at 5:00 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday. The Wall Street Journal false https://feeds.simplecast.com/t18UP_Hc The Wall Street Journal podcasts@dowjones.com 43b42a46-7e99-11f1-9721-dfc731bb32db Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Crisis Management and the Airline Industry’s Future Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian sits down with Alan Murray to discuss his approach to corporate survival. From steering the airline through bankruptcy and the Covid-19 pandemic without a single furlough to weathering massive tech outages, Bastian explains why prioritizing his 100,000 employees over conventional customer-first strategies is Delta's ultimate competitive advantage. Recorded July 7, 2026. 


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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian sits down with Alan Murray to discuss his approach to corporate survival. From steering the airline through bankruptcy and the Covid-19 pandemic without a single furlough to weathering massive tech outages, Bastian explains why prioritizing his 100,000 employees over conventional customer-first strategies is Delta's ultimate competitive advantage. Recorded July 7, 2026. 


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]]> Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Crisis Management and the Airline Industry’s Future The Wall Street Journal 00:31:57 Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian sits down with Alan Murray to discuss his approach to corporate survival. From steering the airline through bankruptcy and the Covid-19 pandemic without a single furlough to weathering massive tech outages, Bastian explains why prioritizing his 100,000 employees over conventional customer-first strategies is Delta's ultimate competitive advantage. Recorded July 7, 2026.  Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian sits down with Alan Murray to discuss his approach to corporate survival. From steering the airline through bankruptcy and the Covid-19 pandemic without a single furlough to weathering massive tech outages, Bastian explains why prioritizing his 100,000 employees over conventional customer-first strategies is Delta's ultimate competitive advantage. Recorded July 7, 2026.  false full 24 f2244f36-7398-11f1-a0b6-5bff00628c8c Why Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez Wants an Influencer in Every Zip Code 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 June 10, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 June 10, 2026.


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]]> Why Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez Wants an Influencer in Every Zip Code The Wall Street Journal 00:22:38 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 June 10, 2026. 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 June 10, 2026. false full 23 9fb83722-6898-11f1-9605-6b8d704d679f Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato on Fighting Cancer, AI and Medical Innovation 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 complex challenges, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, the future of longevity, and the role AI is playing in accelerating medical innovation. Recorded on June 10, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 complex challenges, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, the future of longevity, and the role AI is playing in accelerating medical innovation. Recorded on June 10, 2026.


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]]> Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato on Fighting Cancer, AI and Medical Innovation The Wall Street Journal 00:25:30 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 complex challenges, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, the future of longevity, and the role AI is playing in accelerating medical innovation. Recorded on June 10, 2026. 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 complex challenges, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, the future of longevity, and the role AI is playing in accelerating medical innovation. Recorded on June 10, 2026. false full 22 4fbe5e0a-5d98-11f1-a1e9-a7cba5d1798e Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy 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 transition to executive chairman and the future of the materials science industry. Recorded on May 7, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 transition to executive chairman and the future of the materials science industry. Recorded on May 7, 2026.


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]]> Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy The Wall Street Journal 00:33:53 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 transition to executive chairman and the future of the materials science industry. Recorded on May 7, 2026. 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 transition to executive chairman and the future of the materials science industry. Recorded on May 7, 2026. false full 21 fdf342c6-5297-11f1-9f6d-3f695e1d9a09 Brian Moynihan's Playbook for Leading Bank of America 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. Recorded May 4, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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. Recorded May 4, 2026.


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]]> Brian Moynihan's Playbook for Leading Bank of America The Wall Street Journal 00:21:12 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. Recorded May 4, 2026. 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. Recorded May 4, 2026. false full 20 adf4a6b2-4797-11f1-9bfc-13ec493f0584 United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: The Strategy Behind the Airline’s Pandemic Bet When Scott Kirby took the helm of United Airlines in May 2020, he faced a global pandemic that brought travel to a standstill. Instead of shrinking the company, he placed a bet on a full recovery by making the largest aircraft order in United's history. Kirby shares his candid leadership lessons, from learning from past management mistakes to empowering his frontline workers. Recorded on April 28, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 4 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders When Scott Kirby took the helm of United Airlines in May 2020, he faced a global pandemic that brought travel to a standstill. Instead of shrinking the company, he placed a bet on a full recovery by making the largest aircraft order in United's history. Kirby shares his candid leadership lessons, from learning from past management mistakes to empowering his frontline workers. Recorded on April 28, 2026.


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]]> United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: The Strategy Behind the Airline’s Pandemic Bet The Wall Street Journal 00:22:51 When Scott Kirby took the helm of United Airlines in May 2020, he faced a global pandemic that brought travel to a standstill. Instead of shrinking the company, he placed a bet on a full recovery by making the largest aircraft order in United's history. Kirby shares his candid leadership lessons, from learning from past management mistakes to empowering his frontline workers. Recorded on April 28, 2026. When Scott Kirby took the helm of United Airlines in May 2020, he faced a global pandemic that brought travel to a standstill. Instead of shrinking the company, he placed a bet on a full recovery by making the largest aircraft order in United's history. Kirby shares his candid leadership lessons, from learning from past management mistakes to empowering his frontline workers. Recorded on April 28, 2026. false full 19 5b41b17c-3c97-11f1-963f-57e6f7de2904 Box CEO Aaron Levie on the AI Liability Paradox and the Future of Work Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie predicts that modern workers will soon act as managers overseeing fleets of AI tools to execute complex corporate tasks. From the risks of "full throttle" AI adoption to the startup advice he received from Mark Cuban, Levie maps out a future where the "individual contributor" role is replaced by the agent manager.


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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie predicts that modern workers will soon act as managers overseeing fleets of AI tools to execute complex corporate tasks. From the risks of "full throttle" AI adoption to the startup advice he received from Mark Cuban, Levie maps out a future where the "individual contributor" role is replaced by the agent manager.


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]]> Box CEO Aaron Levie on the AI Liability Paradox and the Future of Work The Wall Street Journal 00:27:07 Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie predicts that modern workers will soon act as managers overseeing fleets of AI tools to execute complex corporate tasks. From the risks of "full throttle" AI adoption to the startup advice he received from Mark Cuban, Levie maps out a future where the "individual contributor" role is replaced by the agent manager. Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie predicts that modern workers will soon act as managers overseeing fleets of AI tools to execute complex corporate tasks. From the risks of "full throttle" AI adoption to the startup advice he received from Mark Cuban, Levie maps out a future where the "individual contributor" role is replaced by the agent manager. false full 18 0a4a5464-3197-11f1-9f2c-3f291b9338c9 Zoom's 2.0 Vision: CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang on Building a ‘System of Action’ Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang explain the company’s pivot to “Zoom 2.0.” From the deployment of AI digital twins in the C-suite to the future of the five-day workweek, Zoom’s leadership explains how they are balancing massive AI investments with shareholder returns. Recorded on March 24, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang explain the company’s pivot to “Zoom 2.0.” From the deployment of AI digital twins in the C-suite to the future of the five-day workweek, Zoom’s leadership explains how they are balancing massive AI investments with shareholder returns. Recorded on March 24, 2026.


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]]> Zoom's 2.0 Vision: CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang on Building a ‘System of Action’ The Wall Street Journal 00:32:03 Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang explain the company’s pivot to “Zoom 2.0.” From the deployment of AI digital twins in the C-suite to the future of the five-day workweek, Zoom’s leadership explains how they are balancing massive AI investments with shareholder returns. Recorded on March 24, 2026. Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang explain the company’s pivot to “Zoom 2.0.” From the deployment of AI digital twins in the C-suite to the future of the five-day workweek, Zoom’s leadership explains how they are balancing massive AI investments with shareholder returns. Recorded on March 24, 2026. false full 17 b8842e08-2696-11f1-900d-5bdc15c23e00 Inside Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi’s AI Bet Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi brings us inside the company’s multi-year shift from software to an AI-driven service model at a pivotal moment in tax season, as millions turn to TurboTax. He explains how AI is reshaping the business and driving Intuit’s transformation. Goodarzi also discusses how his personal journey informs his approach to leadership, talent and hiring—while maintaining an obsessive focus on the customer amid periods of market uncertainty. Recorded on February 11, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi brings us inside the company’s multi-year shift from software to an AI-driven service model at a pivotal moment in tax season, as millions turn to TurboTax. He explains how AI is reshaping the business and driving Intuit’s transformation. Goodarzi also discusses how his personal journey informs his approach to leadership, talent and hiring—while maintaining an obsessive focus on the customer amid periods of market uncertainty. Recorded on February 11, 2026.


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]]> Inside Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi’s AI Bet The Wall Street Journal 00:26:04 Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi brings us inside the company’s multi-year shift from software to an AI-driven service model at a pivotal moment in tax season, as millions turn to TurboTax. He explains how AI is reshaping the business and driving Intuit’s transformation. Goodarzi also discusses how his personal journey informs his approach to leadership, talent and hiring—while maintaining an obsessive focus on the customer amid periods of market uncertainty. Recorded on February 11, 2026. Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi brings us inside the company’s multi-year shift from software to an AI-driven service model at a pivotal moment in tax season, as millions turn to TurboTax. He explains how AI is reshaping the business and driving Intuit’s transformation. Goodarzi also discusses how his personal journey informs his approach to leadership, talent and hiring—while maintaining an obsessive focus on the customer amid periods of market uncertainty. Recorded on February 11, 2026. false full 16 6712314c-1b96-11f1-87e4-ef4352bd76f5 BNY CEO Robin Vince: How AI Is Transforming America’s Oldest Bank BNY CEO Robin Vince discusses the cultural and technological transformation of America’s oldest bank, sharing his firsthand lessons on executive leadership, coaching, and what it takes to get human employees to embrace working side-by-side with AI. Recorded on January 21, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders BNY CEO Robin Vince discusses the cultural and technological transformation of America’s oldest bank, sharing his firsthand lessons on executive leadership, coaching, and what it takes to get human employees to embrace working side-by-side with AI. Recorded on January 21, 2026.


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]]> BNY CEO Robin Vince: How AI Is Transforming America’s Oldest Bank The Wall Street Journal 00:31:34 BNY CEO Robin Vince discusses the cultural and technological transformation of America’s oldest bank, sharing his firsthand lessons on executive leadership, coaching, and what it takes to get human employees to embrace working side-by-side with AI. Recorded on January 21, 2026. BNY CEO Robin Vince discusses the cultural and technological transformation of America’s oldest bank, sharing his firsthand lessons on executive leadership, coaching, and what it takes to get human employees to embrace working side-by-side with AI. Recorded on January 21, 2026. false full 15 74c6b0b8-109e-11f1-be7e-6367912e9d89 Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts on the Business of the NBA Rick Welts didn't just witness NBA history—he was a part of much of it. From his early days in Seattle as a ball boy to his Hall of Fame induction, the Mavericks CEO reflects on how the league’s formative years shaped his approach to leadership, crisis management, executive resilience and long-term thinking. Recorded on May 28, 2025. 


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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Rick Welts didn't just witness NBA history—he was a part of much of it. From his early days in Seattle as a ball boy to his Hall of Fame induction, the Mavericks CEO reflects on how the league’s formative years shaped his approach to leadership, crisis management, executive resilience and long-term thinking. Recorded on May 28, 2025. 


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]]> Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts on the Business of the NBA The Wall Street Journal 00:24:14 Rick Welts didn't just witness NBA history—he was a part of much of it. From his early days in Seattle as a ball boy to his Hall of Fame induction, the Mavericks CEO reflects on how the league’s formative years shaped his approach to leadership, crisis management, executive resilience and long-term thinking. Recorded on May 28, 2025.  Rick Welts didn't just witness NBA history—he was a part of much of it. From his early days in Seattle as a ball boy to his Hall of Fame induction, the Mavericks CEO reflects on how the league’s formative years shaped his approach to leadership, crisis management, executive resilience and long-term thinking. Recorded on May 28, 2025.  false full 14 22491f2a-059e-11f1-a41e-93fcff2137a8 How Doug McMillon Turned Walmart Into a $1 Trillion Tech Giant 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 whiteboard session in Bentonville saved Walmart’s e-commerce strategy. Recorded on January 29, 2026.


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]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 whiteboard session in Bentonville saved Walmart’s e-commerce strategy. Recorded on January 29, 2026.


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]]> How Doug McMillon Turned Walmart Into a $1 Trillion Tech Giant The Wall Street Journal 00:31:06 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 whiteboard session in Bentonville saved Walmart’s e-commerce strategy. Recorded on January 29, 2026. 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 whiteboard session in Bentonville saved Walmart’s e-commerce strategy. Recorded on January 29, 2026. false full 13 d63cbd4a-fa9d-11f0-87a0-5bd24fe9692b HPE Chair Pat Russo on How to Respond to Activists 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 while protecting its standing with investors, employees, and the public. Recorded on November 11, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 while protecting its standing with investors, employees, and the public. Recorded on November 11, 2025.


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]]> HPE Chair Pat Russo on How to Respond to Activists The Wall Street Journal 00:25:11 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 while protecting its standing with investors, employees, and the public. Recorded on November 11, 2025. 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 while protecting its standing with investors, employees, and the public. Recorded on November 11, 2025. false full 12 7e5ac096-ef9d-11f0-a123-9bac82d88184 Why AT&T’s $25 Billion Plan Demands a New Corporate Culture 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 the past. For Stankey, building for the future isn’t just a capital challenge, but a cultural one.


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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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 the past. For Stankey, building for the future isn’t just a capital challenge, but a cultural one.


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]]> Why AT&T’s $25 Billion Plan Demands a New Corporate Culture The Wall Street Journal 00:39:53 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 the past. For Stankey, building for the future isn’t just a capital challenge, but a cultural one. 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 the past. For Stankey, building for the future isn’t just a capital challenge, but a cultural one. false full 11 2c0957d6-e49d-11f0-8710-db0433ba2b0f How CEO Brian Niccol Plans to Reclaim What Starbucks Lost 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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]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders 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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]]> How CEO Brian Niccol Plans to Reclaim What Starbucks Lost The Wall Street Journal 00:26:13 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. 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. false full 10 3255e9c8-db2f-11f0-b208-af709134d494 Chobani’s Success Started With Great Yogurt — and One Radical Idea Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya recounts his unlikely journey from an abandoned dairy plant in upstate New York to building the Chobani brand. He also discusses the once-unconventional leadership philosophy that has guided the company’s growth — and is now catching on across corporate America. Recorded on June 16, 2025.


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]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya recounts his unlikely journey from an abandoned dairy plant in upstate New York to building the Chobani brand. He also discusses the once-unconventional leadership philosophy that has guided the company’s growth — and is now catching on across corporate America. Recorded on June 16, 2025.


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]]> Chobani’s Success Started With Great Yogurt — and One Radical Idea The Wall Street Journal 00:32:58 Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya recounts his unlikely journey from an abandoned dairy plant in upstate New York to building the Chobani brand. He also discusses the once-unconventional leadership philosophy that has guided the company’s growth — and is now catching on across corporate America. Recorded on June 16, 2025. Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya recounts his unlikely journey from an abandoned dairy plant in upstate New York to building the Chobani brand. He also discusses the once-unconventional leadership philosophy that has guided the company’s growth — and is now catching on across corporate America. Recorded on June 16, 2025. false full 9 da0b1a88-d99c-11f0-9251-9702c8451ceb Chevron CEO on Geopolitical Shocks Reshaping the Global Market Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses leading the company through extreme market volatility, from negative oil prices to global conflicts, and addresses his succession planning with the board. Recorded on Dec. 9, 2025 at WSJ's CEO Council Summit.


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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses leading the company through extreme market volatility, from negative oil prices to global conflicts, and addresses his succession planning with the board. Recorded on Dec. 9, 2025 at WSJ's CEO Council Summit.


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]]> Chevron CEO on Geopolitical Shocks Reshaping the Global Market The Wall Street Journal 00:27:15 Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses leading the company through extreme market volatility, from negative oil prices to global conflicts, and addresses his succession planning with the board. Recorded on Dec. 9, 2025 at WSJ's CEO Council Summit. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses leading the company through extreme market volatility, from negative oil prices to global conflicts, and addresses his succession planning with the board. Recorded on Dec. 9, 2025 at WSJ's CEO Council Summit. false full 8 88d296a6-ce9c-11f0-88a4-3bf876e1ecb3 How Brené Brown and Lumen CEO Kate Johnson Rebuilt a Telecom Company Bestselling author Brené Brown and Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson reveal the radical culture change that saved a legacy telecom company. Recorded Nov. 4, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Bestselling author Brené Brown and Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson reveal the radical culture change that saved a legacy telecom company. Recorded Nov. 4, 2025.


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]]> How Brené Brown and Lumen CEO Kate Johnson Rebuilt a Telecom Company The Wall Street Journal 00:44:35 Bestselling author Brené Brown and Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson reveal the radical culture change that saved a legacy telecom company. Recorded Nov. 4, 2025. Bestselling author Brené Brown and Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson reveal the radical culture change that saved a legacy telecom company. Recorded Nov. 4, 2025. false full 7 38d3ddf0-c39c-11f0-9e27-c38c232a4b5a Verizon CEO Says Company Must Become 'Nimble,' Think Like a Startup Dan Schulman, one month into his role as Verizon CEO, details his vision for the company as well as what he sees as three concurrent waves that will transform the tech industry: AI, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics. Recorded Nov. 11, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Dan Schulman, one month into his role as Verizon CEO, details his vision for the company as well as what he sees as three concurrent waves that will transform the tech industry: AI, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics. Recorded Nov. 11, 2025.


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]]> Verizon CEO Says Company Must Become 'Nimble,' Think Like a Startup The Wall Street Journal 00:27:39 Dan Schulman, one month into his role as Verizon CEO, details his vision for the company as well as what he sees as three concurrent waves that will transform the tech industry: AI, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics. Recorded Nov. 11, 2025. Dan Schulman, one month into his role as Verizon CEO, details his vision for the company as well as what he sees as three concurrent waves that will transform the tech industry: AI, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics. Recorded Nov. 11, 2025. false full 6 e6ad492c-b89b-11f0-b0d3-d361e163f757 ExxonMobil CEO: How to Power AI While Lowering Emissions Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, discusses leading the oil-and-gas giant through price volatility, activist pressures, and the rise of AI. He also shares his leadership philosophy—and why it’s important to stay focused on one key principle. Recorded Sept. 22, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, discusses leading the oil-and-gas giant through price volatility, activist pressures, and the rise of AI. He also shares his leadership philosophy—and why it’s important to stay focused on one key principle. Recorded Sept. 22, 2025.


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]]> ExxonMobil CEO: How to Power AI While Lowering Emissions The Wall Street Journal 00:35:20 Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, discusses leading the oil-and-gas giant through price volatility, activist pressures, and the rise of AI. He also shares his leadership philosophy—and why it’s important to stay focused on one key principle. Recorded Sept. 22, 2025. Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, discusses leading the oil-and-gas giant through price volatility, activist pressures, and the rise of AI. He also shares his leadership philosophy—and why it’s important to stay focused on one key principle. Recorded Sept. 22, 2025. false full 5 a0251634-adaa-11f0-83a2-a75515f74510 Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck on the People Behind the Animals You Love Kristin Peck runs a pioneering animal-health company—but at the heart of her leadership success is a focus on people. She shares how she builds a culture that excels. Recorded on June 11, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:27:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Kristin Peck runs a pioneering animal-health company—but at the heart of her leadership success is a focus on people. She shares how she builds a culture that excels. Recorded on June 11, 2025.


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]]> Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck on the People Behind the Animals You Love The Wall Street Journal 00:19:36 Kristin Peck runs a pioneering animal-health company—but at the heart of her leadership success is a focus on people. She shares how she builds a culture that excels. Recorded on June 11, 2025. Kristin Peck runs a pioneering animal-health company—but at the heart of her leadership success is a focus on people. She shares how she builds a culture that excels. Recorded on June 11, 2025. false full 4 e0f21932-a292-11f0-bbcf-9b888daae0a8 Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç Shares His Playbook for Success Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reveals how he reinvented a storied 120-year-old brand in one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in recent years—and shares the transformation playbook behind it. Recorded June 11, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reveals how he reinvented a storied 120-year-old brand in one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in recent years—and shares the transformation playbook behind it. Recorded June 11, 2025.


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]]> Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç Shares His Playbook for Success The Wall Street Journal 00:24:05 Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reveals how he reinvented a storied 120-year-old brand in one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in recent years—and shares the transformation playbook behind it. Recorded June 11, 2025. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reveals how he reinvented a storied 120-year-old brand in one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in recent years—and shares the transformation playbook behind it. Recorded June 11, 2025. false full 3 8e6f4fd2-9792-11f0-aa6d-8fd9c742d88e Chanel CEO Leena Nair: Lessons in Leading an Icon Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair joins Alan Murray to discuss steering a cultural icon through shifting demand and global uncertainty—and what keeps her inspired along the way. Recorded June 11, 2025.


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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair joins Alan Murray to discuss steering a cultural icon through shifting demand and global uncertainty—and what keeps her inspired along the way. Recorded June 11, 2025.


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]]> Chanel CEO Leena Nair: Lessons in Leading an Icon The Wall Street Journal 00:22:12 Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair joins Alan Murray to discuss steering a cultural icon through shifting demand and global uncertainty—and what keeps her inspired along the way. Recorded June 11, 2025. Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair joins Alan Murray to discuss steering a cultural icon through shifting demand and global uncertainty—and what keeps her inspired along the way. Recorded June 11, 2025. false full 2 06a7e9d0-9330-11f0-9935-dfe53a6a8e6a WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. A new 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. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday.


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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:48:00 +0000 podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-leadership-institute-leaders The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. A new 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. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday.


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]]> WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders The Wall Street Journal 00:02:19 The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. A new 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. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday. The WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. A new 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. Our first episode was released Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday. false full 1