Podcast Ep. 26 FInal Episode Summary Stanford MBA '95 Katharine McLennan Untitled Episode

Episode 26 – A Farewell and a Future: Closing the Stanford MBA ’95 Meets ’25 SeriesIn this final episode, host Katharine McLennan reflects on the full arc of the Stanford MBA ’95 meets MBA ’25 podcast series—25 episodes bridging two generations, born 30 years apart, at two pivotal moments in history: the dawn of the internet and the rise of artificial intelligence.With gratitude and insight, Katharine revisits the major themes explored throughout the series: leadership in times of disruption, the evolving role of AI, and the enduring importance of human connection across age, industry, and culture.She shares:Her top three takeaways from this intergenerational experimentA new leadership framework called VISTA: Vision, Intuition, Synergy, Trust, AuthenticityWhat’s next: a new book, solo podcast reflections, and a new series with the Stanford MBA Class of 2026This is more than a goodbye—it’s an invitation to continue choosing ingenuity over isolation, wisdom over noise, and intergenerational dialogue over division.🎓 Congratulations to the Stanford MBA Class of 2025. 🎉 See you in October, MBA Class of 1995. And thank you to all listeners for being part of this journey. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Series02:21 Generational Perspectives and Milestones03:23 Exploring Leadership Choices04:37 The VISTA Framework05:34 Key Insights from the Series06:40 Future Plans and Reflections07:29 Closing Thoughts and Farewell Join the Podcast Series Stanford MBA: From Baby Boomer to Gen Z |  Class of ‘95 Meets Class of ‘25  Each of these episodes will feature a different pair of Stanford MBA people -- one from the class of 1995, and one from the class of 2025.  Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to stay connected with future episodes!📺 Also available on YouTube: Entire series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSaVisoF0D_GKxVmHmakNxdpAJCb5_VTPMore info: https://www.katharinemclennan.com/ Contact: [email protected] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinemclennan/