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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 39 MIN

How to Plan CEO Succession the Right Way

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Michael Fraccaro, Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard, to discuss the future of HR leadership, succession planning, and the balance between formal and moral leadership. Michael shares lessons from his nine-year tenure, including CEO succession, scaling culture globally, and building high-performing teams by empowering others.🎓 In this episode, Michael discusses:Balancing formal authority with moral leadershipLeading CEO succession and the power of planning aheadHow to empower teams and avoid becoming the bottleneckWhy vulnerability and "quiet power" are essential leadership traitsThe evolving role of CHROs in navigating complexity and disruptionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Michael Fraccaro, Former CPO at Mastercard, joins the HR Leaders Podcast to reflect on his career highlights, from leading CEO succession to fostering a culture of decency and empowerment. He shares what HR leaders must do to navigate complexity, embrace vulnerability, and prepare the next generation of talent.

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