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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 a.m. ET, with new episodes every other Monday.
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Exclusive | JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Inflation, AI and Bolstering America’s Supply Chains
JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon joins WSJ Leadership Institute President Alan Murray to discuss securing supply chains through the bank's Security and Resiliency Initiative. Dimon also shares his economic outlook on sticky inflation, warns of
UPS CEO Carol Tomé on People-First Leadership and the Future of Logistics
UPS CEO Carol Tomé discusses her decision to leave retirement and lead the logistics giant through unprecedented global disruptions. She shares her strategy for driving profitability by focusing on being "better not bigger," while detailing
Why Queen Máxima is Urging Leaders to Prioritize Financial Health
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the U.N. Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, joins Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal, during U.N. General Assembly week to discuss the critical sh
Inside FedEx’s AI Strategy: Why the CEO and CIO Must Move in Lockstep
Speaking at the WSJ Leadership Institute Technology Council, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam and Vishal Talwar, CIO and president of FedEx Dataworks, detail their roadmap for an intelligent physical network, the integration of AI-driven warehouse
Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour on AI Disruption, Media Trust and the Value of Information
Dow Jones CEO and Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour joins Alan Murray to discuss how AI is expanding the "Dow Jones stack," why understanding the context of information is critical for monetization and his personal trajectory from
James Vowles on Rebuilding Williams Racing and the Formula for Transformation
Atlassian Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles discusses the reality of managing high-stakes transformation in Formula One. He details his long-term strategy for rebuilding a legacy organization, the importance of cultivating a culture o
From $1 Cosmetics to a Multi-Billion Dollar Beauty Empire with e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin
e.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 maintaini
Inside Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano’s Strategy to Win Customers—and Keep Them
Marriott’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 c
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
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. Rec
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 healthc
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
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 revolut
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 Unit
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
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 balancin
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
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
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 leader
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 surpris
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 unde
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
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. Hosted by Simplec
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
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
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i
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
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.
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See
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. Hosted by S
