Partnering Leadership
Partnering Leadership is a top global podcast designed to help CEOs and senior leaders navigate the complexities of leadership, strategy, culture, and innovation. Hosted by Mahan Tavakoli—a seasoned leadership advisor with over 25 years of experience and recognized as a top thought leader in management—the podcast brings you real-world insights and practical advice to drive meaningful results.
Mahan’s experience as a trusted advisor shapes each discussion, driving deeper insights that challenge conventional thinking and uncover innovative approaches. Drawing from his extensive advisory background, Mahan dives into candid conversations with purpose-driven CEOs and global thought leaders, exploring how they overcame their biggest challenges and achieved transformative success. Each episode provides actionable strategies, real-world examples, and proven approaches to help you navigate change, align teams, and drive lasting impact.
Hear directly from top experts such as Ram Charan, Ken Blanchard, John Kotter, Stephen M.R. Covey, Hal Elrod, Carmine Gallo, Daniel Burrus, Garry Ridge, Jacob Morgan, Emily Field, Jonah Berger, Barbara Kellerman, Rich Diviney, Andrea Sampson, Ajay Agrawal, Dave Ulrich, Jerry Colonna, Renee Cummings, Brian Johnson, Warren Berger, Gustavo Razzetti, Azeem Azhar, David McRaney, Tim Clark, Jim Detert, Gary Bolles, Greg Satell, Robert Wolcott, Alden Mills, Minter Dial, Greg Wooldridge, Pete Steinberg, Joseph Fuller, Paul Roetzer, Whitney Johnson, Ron Adner, Bob Johansen, Leidy Klotz, Paul Smith, Louis Rosenberg, Rob Sadow, Dan Turchin, Steve Robinson, Park Howell, Mark Crowley, Maz Jobrani, LaTonya Wilkins, Rob Cross, Aiden McCullen, Eduardo Briceno, Jan Rutherford, Stephen Wunker, Charlene Li, Jon Levy, Anu Gupta, John Rossman, David Marquet, Tamsen Webster, Jack Phillips, Vanessa Bohns, Patrick McGinnis, Hakeem Oluseyi, Ed Hess, and Carolyn Dewar as well as renowned leaders like David Rubenstein, Jean Case, Tony Pierce, Linda Rabbitt, Paul Daugherty, Richard Bynum, John Veihmeyer, Howard Ross, Bill Novelli, Tien Wong, Stephanie Linnartz, Chuck Robb, Doug Dennerline, Charlene Drew Jarvis, Robert Rosenberg, Diane Hoskins, Deidre Paknad, David Gardner, and Marty Rodgers, and many more!
Their insights, paired with Mahan's expertise, equip you to tackle complex challenges, foster a high-performance culture, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.
Listen today to gain the tools, perspectives, and proven strategies that can transform your leadership journey.
Available on all major podcast platforms or visit https://partneringleadership.com.
Episodes
434 Thursday Refresh: Greg Shove on Leading Through AI
433 Negotiating Without Games: The Four Levers That Create Trust and Higher Deal Value With Todd Caponi
432 Leading in a BANI World: Making Sense of Chaos with Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio
431 What It Takes to Lead When the Rules Keep Changing: Strategy, Identity, and the Real Work of Transformation with Louisa Loran
430 Unwavering Teams: How Leaders Reduce Friction and Build Trust That Lasts with Eric Termuende
429 Why Self-Awareness Is a CEO’s Real Competitive Edge: Lessons from Les Csorba, Author of Aware
428 Thursday Refresh: Dr. Bernard Harris, Embracing Infinite Possibilities
427 [BEST OF] David Ross on Confronting the Storm - Leadership, Hope, and Navigating Wicked Problems in the Age of Uncertainty
426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World
425 How to Build a Culture of Innovation That Actually Works with Alan Gregerman
424 Quick Leadership in a Distracted World: Trust, Power, and the New Rules of Leading Teams with Selena Rezvani
423 Thursday Refresh: Andrea Sampson on The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable
422 How AI Is Reshaping the Knowledge Economy, And What Leaders Need to Do Now with Sangeet Paul Choudary
421 [BEST OF] Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top
420 Why Every Leader Needs to Rethink Innovation with Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw
419 Riding the Tsunami of Change: How Leaders Can Thrive in an Exponential World with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam
418 Thursday Refresh: Lior Arussy on Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation
417 From Silos to Shared Strength: Relationships That Multiply Result with Jim Ferrell
416 Beyond the Hype: How Data, Skills, and Humanity Drive AI’s Real Impact with Benjamin Tasker
415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher
414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat
413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits
412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs
411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts
410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model