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WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders
Hosted by The Wall Street Journal · EN
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.
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From $1 Cosmetics to a Multi-Billion Dollar Beauty Empire with e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin
3d ago00:30:58Tap to summarizee.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang P. Amin shares how he transformed a discount internet cosmetics company into a multibillion-dollar beauty powerhouse over the last 12 years. He discusses the brand's massive TikTok success, the strategy of maintaining prestige quality at low prices and the $1 billion acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skincare. Amin is a member of the WSJ Leadership Institute's CEO Council. Recorded on June 24, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Inside Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano’s Strategy to Win Customers—and Keep Them
2w ago00:31:25Tap to summarizeMarriott’s CEO speaks with the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Alan Murray about the company’s strategy around direct booking, loyalty programs, and opening thousands of new hotels. And how Marriott's approach to AI reveals how much technology can—and can’t—do. Recorded on June 24, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Crisis Management and the Airline Industry’s Future
Jul 1300:31:57Tap to summarizeDelta 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Why Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez Wants an Influencer in Every Zip Code
Jun 2900:22:38Tap to summarizeUnilever 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato on Fighting Cancer, AI and Medical Innovation
Jun 1500:25:30Tap to summarizeOn 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Succession Strategy and Leading With Empathy
Jun 100:33:53Tap to summarizeDow 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Brian Moynihan's Playbook for Leading Bank of America
May 1800:21:12Tap to summarizeBrian 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: The Strategy Behind the Airline’s Pandemic Bet
May 400:22:51Tap to summarizeWhen 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Box CEO Aaron Levie on the AI Liability Paradox and the Future of Work
Apr 2000:27:07Tap to summarizeBox 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Zoom's 2.0 Vision: CEO Eric Yuan and CFO Michelle Chang on Building a ‘System of Action’
Apr 600:32:03Tap to summarizeZoom 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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