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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 408
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learne…
406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media a…
![405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0ohxs148ed9eqyqjfmr2uji6bq66?.jpg)
405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives
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![404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kdyaifqlal0hq0gqcnqjmtala750?.jpg)
404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections
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![403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cpuvrxy9stg8qa4npkxg2k1ooao8?.jpg)
403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
![401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0drai0pciaxfky0hh2vxvdtlkbdv?.jpg)
401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
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![400 [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i819pdwozq7j2iqqu8r9fzna4om4?.jpg)
400 [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
![399 [BEST OF] Robert Rosenberg on Leading Dunkin Donuts from Around the Corner to Around The World](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lln0dvyeflc2mox2ymf7lfbsy5y3?.jpg)
399 [BEST OF] Robert Rosenberg on Leading Dunkin Donuts from Around the Corner to Around The World
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While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
![398 [BEST OF] Steve Robinson on How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3t2wao5m5m7t7yocla8nkcpfku19?.jpg)
398 [BEST OF] Steve Robinson on How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand
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While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
![397 [BEST OF] Aidan McCullen on How to lead yourself and your organization to become Undisruptable](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wdi0i7g2ps3grrz5da6vcihimxx4?.jpg)
397 [BEST OF] Aidan McCullen on How to lead yourself and your organization to become Undisruptable
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
396 Thursday Refresh: Emmanuel Daniel on Navigating the Great Transition - Personalization, Disintermediation, and the Future of Work
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
![395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ihmf4drnw81jtbhkrof5ir79t6hi?.jpg)
395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change
Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership.
While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, esp…
394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Work
In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by David Espindola, a futurist and strategic advisor with deep expertise in technology, AI, and leadership. As the author…
393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—…
392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Greg Shove, CEO of Section and a serial entrepreneur with a deep track record of leading transformative growth. Shove’s leadershi…
391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney
In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of…
390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage
What if your employees appear engaged, but aren’t truly committed? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Garrison, an experienced CEO, board member, and author of …
389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, Former CIA HR Chief and Founder of the CIA Leadership Academy
What happens when even the most powerful leaders pull every lever they’ve been taught to use—bonuses, metrics, training—and nothing changes? That’s the question that set Mike Mears, former CIA Chief …
388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney on Leading Yourself and Your Team When Nothing Goes as Planned
In this timely and compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes back Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes. This conversation focu…