Podcast
C-Suite Intelligence
Hosted by The Miles Group · EN
CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.” Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world’s most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers, and use this intelligence to power your career.
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AI, Leadership, and the Future of Performance
1w ago00:29:30Tap to summarizeAI may be transforming how work gets done, but the fundamentals of leadership haven’t changed. Sound judgment, clear direction, and trust remain the true differentiators.In this episode, host Robert Williams sits down with Stephen Miles, Founder & CEO of TMG, and Taylor Griffin, Managing Partner, to explore how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and employee value. As intelligence shifts from a scarce resource to an abundant one, leaders are faced with a new challenge: redefining self-worth, productivity, and performance in an AI-enabled workplace.They discuss:How AI can elevate human capability by eliminating low-value workWhy judgment (not activity) will become the new measure of performanceThe organizational shifts required in an AI-enabled workplaceBreaking down silos between HR, technology, and leadership
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Turning Tension into Trust: Leading Under Pressure
3w ago00:16:47Tap to summarizeHigh-pressure environments have a way of bringing real team dynamics to the surface. When deadlines loom and priorities pile up, conflict can either pull a team apart or strengthen trust, alignment, and performance.In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG’s Liz Kelly and John Nasr to discuss what leaders can do when the pressure is on and the team starts feeling the strain. Liz and John share what effective conflict management looks like in the real world, how trust is built through clarity and consistency, and what it takes to create an environment where people can collaborate instead of compete. They also unpack the role of a growth mindset, how “healthy tension” can actually make teams stronger, and the practical ways leaders can reduce stress, clarify priorities, and keep everyone moving in the same direction.In this episode, we discuss:Building trust through clear roles, expectations, and accountabilityWhy cross-functional collaboration tends to break down under pressure (and how to fix it)The difference between unhealthy conflict and healthy tensionTechniques for reducing team stress and maintaining focus on priorities
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Making the Most of Your Coaching Relationship
Apr 2800:15:37Tap to summarizeCoaching has become part of the leadership operating model at the top of organizations. What used to be perceived as a corrective measure is recognized as an investment in leadership -- a disciplined way to strengthen individual decision-making, accountability, performance, and support overall leadership effectiveness.In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG Managing Directors Liz Kelly and Stephanie Loquvam to explore the benefits of professional coaching for senior leaders. Drawing on recent Stanford research co-authored by our CEO, Stephen Miles, they examine why coaching adoption has increased significantly in recent years and how to make coaching sessions most productive. The conversation focuses on approaching coaching with intention, preparing thoughtfully, setting clear priorities, and maintaining continuous engagement.In this episode, we discuss:● Why coaching is critical for leaders● How preparation and clear priorities drive more effective coaching relationships● The role of accountability and vulnerability in leadership development● Using data and feedback to strengthen coaching outcomes
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New Member = New Team
Apr 1400:24:22Tap to summarizeWhen a new team member joins, leaders often focus on getting the individual up to speed while overlooking the broader impact on the rest of the team. Over time, this can create misalignment and friction within team dynamics, even when performance might appear strong on the surface.In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams is joined by Courtney Hamilton and John Nasr to look at what happens to the team as a whole in these moments. They explore the idea of “new member, new team,” challenging the assumption that teams change only when leadership does. They also discuss how leaders can use these moments to reset norms and clarify expectations.In this episode, we discuss:Why every new hire reshapes team dynamicsThe importance of revisiting and documenting team normsCommon leadership mistakes during onboarding and team transitionsUsing onboarding to strengthen cohesion and performance
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Beyond Labels: Leading a Multigenerational Workforce
Mar 3100:20:55Tap to summarizeWith four generations now working side by side, leaders are being challenged to rethink how they communicate, motivate, and build trust across different work styles and expectations.In this episode, host Bobby Williams speaks with Taylor Griffin and Courtney Hamilton about managing multiple generations in today’s workplace. They explore why flexibility is more important than generational labels, how context-rich communication and clear expectations reduce friction, and what predictable leadership routines look like in high-performing, multigenerational teams.Join us as we discuss:Leading across Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen ZFocusing on individual motivation rather than generational stereotypesBuilding trust through transparency and consistent leadership routinesUsing detailed feedback and context-rich communication to align teams
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Protecting Time at the Top
Mar 1700:18:02Tap to summarizeSenior leaders are often pulled in countless directions, responding to stakeholders, managing fast-moving priorities, and trying to stay focused amid constant fragmentation. Over time, this can dilute impact, pulling even the most capable leaders away from high-value work.In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams, Taylor Griffin, and John Nasr explore what it means to prioritize at the executive level. They break down how leaders determine the work only they can do, what should be delegated, and what can be eliminated altogether. Through the lens of ruthless and dynamic prioritization, they discuss how senior leaders protect their time, clarify expectations, and stay focused on the outcomes that actually matter.In this episode, we discuss:Creating a clear framework for owning, delegating, and eliminating workProtecting time and attentionAligning stakeholders around critical prioritiesStaying flexible and adaptive as demands and circumstances shift
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The Board’s New Mandate: Enterprise-Wide Talent
Mar 300:22:12Tap to summarizeBoards are taking a more active role in overseeing talent, expanding their focus from CEO succession into examining leadership strength across the enterprise.In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and Eric Shor examine how directors are partnering more closely with CHROs, connecting people decisions to business strategy, and evolving compensation committees into true “People Committees.” They share how leading Boards are developing structured, forward-looking processes to assess readiness, strengthen succession depth, and link talent planning directly to long-term value creation.Join us as we discuss:The shift from CEO succession to enterprise-wide talent strategyPartnering with HR leaders to align people and business strategyCreating repeatable processes for evaluating and developing top talentBest practices for executive-board engagement
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Leading with an Enterprise Lens
Feb 1700:19:50Tap to summarizeAs leaders rise, they must shift their focus from leading a team to shaping the business. Success at the top depends on how well they see across the enterprise, not just how well they manage their own business or function.In this episode, John Nasr and Stephanie Loquvam break down what it means to operate with an enterprise lens. Through the idea of “T leadership,” they explore how leaders balance deep expertise with broad alignment across peers and business units. Enterprise leadership requires influence, trust, and collaboration, qualities that translate individual results into collective progress across the organization.The conversation explores how senior leaders can:Build credibility across functions and business unitsMap stakeholders and influence outcomesEarn trust through consistent, transparent behaviorsShift from driving team results to co-authoring enterprise success
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Using Influence to Drive Outcomes
Feb 300:24:03Tap to summarizeHave you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.Join us as we discuss:The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-inBuilding influence through everyday interactionsNavigating decentralized and matrixed teams
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Raising the Bar: Leading with a Growth Mindset
Jan 2000:17:53Tap to summarizeAt the CEO level, a growth mindset shows up in how leaders think, act, and respond under pressure. It also shapes how they learn, solve hard problems, and set the tone for resilience and accountability. In this episode, Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin talk about how growth-minded CEOs stay curious, take on challenges early, and lead their teams through uncertainty with clarity and composure. They share how this mindset drives better judgment, sharper decision-making, and stronger performance across the organization.Join us as we discuss: How top CEOs keep learning, even in areas where they’re already experts Learning to act on "whiffs of smoke" before they turn into full-blown crises Staying calm under pressure and turning setbacks into progress
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