Partnering Leadership

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Business #247, Management #21

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.  

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Recent Episodes
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  • 387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer
    May 13, 2025 – 51:20
  • 386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action
    May 6, 2025 – 50:47
  • 385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work
    May 1, 2025 – 43:31
  • 384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill
    Apr 29, 2025 – 45:25
  • 383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis
    Apr 22, 2025 – 45:41
  • 382 Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top
    Apr 15, 2025 – 47:32
  • 381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic World with Greg Bennick
    Apr 8, 2025 – 42:16
  • 380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI
    Apr 3, 2025 – 56:10
  • 379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with Rajeev Kapur
    Apr 1, 2025 – 29:40
  • 378 [BEST OF] Barbara Kellerman on How to Break Free from the Grip of Toxic Leadership and Cultivate a Thriving Organization
    Mar 25, 2025 – 46:33
  • 377 Leadership Lessons from Cyrus the Great: Timeless Principles for Modern Leaders with Darius Lahoutifard
    Mar 18, 2025 – 38:28
  • 376 Leading Through Complexity: Becoming Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World with Jennifer Garvey Berger
    Mar 11, 2025 – 39:52
  • 375 March Refresh: Andrea Sampson on the Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership
    Mar 6, 2025 – 49:23
  • 374 The Viking Code: Redefining Leadership for the Exponential Age with Anders Indset
    Mar 4, 2025 – 52:26
  • 373 Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs with Kurt Strovink, Global Head of McKinsey's CEO Practice
    Feb 25, 2025 – 53:39
  • 372 The Power of Company Culture: How Any Business Can Build a Culture that Improves Productivity, Performance and Profits with Chris Dyer
    Feb 18, 2025 – 43:51
  • 371 LinkedIn’s First CHRO and Author of Workquake Steve Cadigan on the Future of Work
    Feb 11, 2025 – 49:04
  • 370 February Refresh: John Livesay on Selling Your Ideas Through the Power of Storytelling
    Feb 6, 2025 – 31:40
  • 369 Democratizing Leadership Development: Transforming Workplace Culture with James Lawrence of Happy Companies
    Feb 4, 2025 – 43:42
  • 368 Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future from the Stanford d.school with Carissa Carter and Scott Dorley
    Jan 28, 2025 – 41:22
  • 367 Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation with Lior Arussy
    Jan 21, 2025 – 52:27
  • 366 Turning Disruption into Opportunity: The Top 25 Technology Trends for Strategic Advantage with Futurist Daniel Burrus
    Jan 14, 2025 – 39:00
  • 365 Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives with Jeremy Caplan, Founder & Creator of Wonder Tools
    Jan 7, 2025 – 50:39
  • 364 January Refresh: Louis Rosenberg on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, The Metaverse & AI’s Impact on The Future of Work
    Jan 2, 2025 – 46:06
  • 363 [BEST OF] Oscar Trimboli on How to Listen: Discovering the Hidden Key to Better Communication
    Dec 31, 2024 – 51:32
  • 362 [BEST OF] Renee Cummings on AI Ethics, Leadership & Governance
    Dec 24, 2024 – 51:20
  • 361 Authentic Leadership: Building Influence Through Storytelling and Connection with Tricia Brouk | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Dec 17, 2024 – 27:43
  • 360 From Outputs to Outcomes: How Customer-Centric OKRs Unlock Organizational Agility with Jeff Gothelf | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Dec 10, 2024 – 37:14
  • 359 Thursday Refresh with Futurist Daniel Burrus on Strategies to Help You and Your Organization Thrive in a Fast-Changing World by Anticipating What's Next
    Dec 5, 2024 – 48:55
  • 358 Transforming Communication Challenges into Leadership Wins with Misha Glouberman | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Dec 3, 2024 – 28:41
  • 357 [Best of] Rob Sadow on Adapting to the Seismic Shift in Work: The Role of Flexibility and the Future of the Office | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Nov 26, 2024 – 49:12
  • 356 Managing Brand Crises: 8 Principles to Rebuild Trust and Resilience with Shailendra Pratap Jain & Shalini Sarin Jain | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Nov 19, 2024 – 39:17
  • 355 Transforming Customer Experience for Competitive Advantage with Allen Adamson | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Nov 12, 2024 – 44:08
  • 354 Thursday Refresh with Brian Johnson on Leading with Arete: Inspiring Heroic Action in Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization
    Nov 7, 2024 – 40:11
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    Nov 5, 2024 – 40:46
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    Oct 29, 2024 – 45:21
  • 351 Navigating the Great Transition - Personalization, Disintermediation, and the Future of Work with Emmanuel Daniel | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Oct 22, 2024 – 49:31
  • 350 Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change with Tamsen Webster | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Oct 15, 2024 – 53:59
  • 349 Unlocking Team Potential: A 4-Step Framework for Leadership Success and How AI Turns Complex Ideas Into Quick, Engaging Learning—Featuring Google’s Notebook LM | Mahan Tavakoli Leadership Insight
    Oct 8, 2024 – 25:01
  • 348 Thursday Refresh: Hal Elrod on Transforming Your Mornings & Your Life
    Oct 3, 2024 – 56:58
  • 347 Decoding Spinouts: How Entrepreneurial Employees Leverage Corporate Experience for Startup Advantage with Andre Laplume | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Oct 1, 2024 – 21:07
  • 346 The Innovative Leader: Step-By-Step Lessons from Top Innovators For You and Your Organization with Stephen Wunker | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
    Sep 24, 2024 – 31:43
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    Sep 5, 2024 – 54:53
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Recent Reviews
  • ArlieLP
    So much gold
    Mahan's wealth of executive leadership experience, combined with his insightful interviews, provides a unique and valuable perspective on leadership. If you're eager to glean wisdom from successful CEOs and stay abreast of the latest leadership thinking, this podcast is a must-listen! Thanks for putting out such a superb show, Mahan - keep up the great work.
  • kahpyt
    Thought provoking and nuanced perspectives
    I love this podcast and the variety of guests for the different perspectives and topics but also the nuance that comes with each one. I find myself thinking differently or considering my role as a DEI facilitator and consultant in new ways.
  • RichardC827
    Crypto Lover
    I had the pleasure of coming and speaking on the show and I must say Mahan did an incredible job. He was well prepared, asked excellent questions, and everything was extremely professional. Even the marketing materials used to promote the episode were beautifully done and thorough with covering multiple aspects of the interview. Happy to say I’m now a subscriber and enjoying the new content.
  • Alex425xyz
    Great insights, great guests!
    I listened to the recent episode with Jerry Sachs and it had some great insights into how to make an impact in your community through leadership efforts. This episode is so applicable to a wide audience! As a small business owner who puts an emphasis on community service and regularly giving back, this episode gave me ideas on how to implement some of the best practices mentioned to make an impact past monetary donations to specific organizations. Mahan did a great job personalizing Jerry’s experiences and expertise as a leader to be applicable for listeners - a true testament to his hosting.
  • Todd Cherches
    One of my very favorite leadership podcasts!
    When it comes to leadership, Mahan Tavakoli definitely knows his stuff! And when it comes to engaging and informative conversations with a wide range of terrific guests talking about leadership, the Partnering Leadership podcast is one of the best show out there. It is one of the few podcasts that I make it a point never to miss an episode of.
  • Coach Kon
    Adding Value through Unique and Authentic Perspectives
    Mahan is an amazing facilitator of insights as he brings out the best in his guests for the benefit of his audience. His extensive experience and background in business, leadership, and learning only add depth and perspective to the discussions. Mahan's servant leadership aproach gives each guest the opportunity to share their unique perspectives and leadership journey with the audience. He is not afraid to let his guests shine and his anti-fragility comes through in the honesty and intimacy of the discussions. I was a fan before becoming a guest, but more importantly I am richer for the opportunity to be a friend. Keep up the great work Mahan!
  • JK-Jukes
    Always Inspired By Partnering Leadership
    Mahan does a masterful job in getting the best out of his guest. His takes on leadership and authenticity always serve to inform and inspire.
  • Henna Inam
    Learning and inspiration
    Just loved my experience both listening to Mahan’s podcast and being interviewed by him. His fantastic listening and questions enables new insights to emerge and we all walk away inspired. Thank you Mahan!
  • Stellar Conversation
    Relevance that Resonates!
    Mahan has that special sauce, you know the one that makes a good thing even better?! I loved his interview with Shannon Huffman Polson so much, I listened to it twice. It’s important to interview leaders who have insights to share, but you must also engage your audience with different viewpoints. Mahan is an active listener and with his ability to quickly identify the critical “nugget” in a segment-he drives home the value of each conversation and of this leadership podcast. Shannon’s conversation on her new book, “The Grit Factor “ is about a powerful women leading through adversity. Added bonus during COVID and this interview is that Mahan gave his two teenage daughters a chance to ask Shannon a question. What a great opportunity for young women and all people to engage with a role model!
  • A Motley Fool
    High-energy, high content.
    Mahan brings a passion and many lessons and stories to his interviews; he prepares well for his interviewees, makes them the stars, but the real story of this podcast is the character, wit, and experience brought to listeners by the host.
  • John Venice
    An outstanding new voice
    Mahan Tavakoli has a unique ability to connect with fellow leaders in a deep, transformative way. He makes people open up through an unparalleled level of transparency and humility which empowers and inspires.
  • کامران۵۳
    Eager to learn
    Mahan wanted to congratulate you for your great work. I can see this can make changes in people and as that result positive changes in society.
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