Be Willing to Stand Alone: Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah
Stéphane Boujnah, the CEO of Euronext, reflects on a pivotal decision to block a major merger, the origins of his conviction and the emotional weight of leading against the consensus. See Privacy Poli...
26 Touko 29min
Don’t Stop Trying Things: Reed CEO James Reed
James Reed reflects on the decision that defined his career — taking the risk of joining the family business. The Reed CEO discusses failure, purpose and why standing still is the worst decision of al...
12 Touko 37min
Stop Trying to Fit In: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
At the start of his career, Lloyd Blankfein made a decision that would define the way he led — stop trying to fit in. In this episode of Executive Decisions, the former Goldman Sachs CEO reflects on g...
28 Huhti 32min
If It’s Not Right, Leave: Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away. In this episode of Executive Decisions, the Aviva CEO reflects on leaving a seni...
14 Huhti 39min
Own the Role You Have: Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan
Vas Narasimhan never planned on becoming a CEO. In fact, he says the idea only hit him six months before he got the Novartis job.He credits his rise to a lesson from his parents: throw yourself fully ...
3 Maalis 33min
Decide, Then Deliver: Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum
Thrust into the top job sooner than expected, Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum explains why leadership isn’t about making perfect calls — it’s about committing once you choose, following through wi...
24 Helmi 32min
Use the Five‑Year Test: Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson
Shaped by family legacy, grit and a deep sense of responsibility, Jenny Johnson reflects on the pivotal decisions that took her from “the founder’s granddaughter” to the CEO of Franklin Templeton.See ...
17 Helmi 34min
Lead Through Discomfort: Philips CEO Roy Jakobs
Roy Jakobs reflects on the early experiences that shaped his leadership—from post‑war lessons in forgiveness to the resilience built through childhood asthma. In “Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwi...
10 Helmi 37min
