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The Proteus Leader Show
by The Proteus Leader Show
The Proteus Leader Show, hosted by 3 senior leaders at Proteus International (Laird McLean, Erika Andersen, Marie Holive), offers quick, practical support for you as a manager and leader – insights and tools you can use to improve right now.
Episodes
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The Gap Between Intent and Impact: Becoming the Leader You Think You Are #135
Marie Holive reconnects with former NBCUniversal colleague Luca Donati, now an Executive Coach at Proteus International. After more than 25 years as a senior international media executive, Luca took a very different path: studying counselling psychology and building a second career in executive...
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Leading into the Future of AI #134
Erika talks with Dominick Miserandino, an internet pioneer since 1995 and now CEO of RTM Nexus. He has led through the eras of dot.com, search, social media, ecommerce and now AI - and they discuss which skills and assumptions still matter and which ones have become obsolete. Timestamps: (00:00)...
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Creating the Longevity Economy #133
Erika talks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox about the global shift toward more older people than ever before, and how organizations can (and must) think differently about how to take best advantage of this change. Both in terms of their talent pool and their customers. Timestamps: (00:00) Podcast...
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The CEO Shift: Moving from Functional Leadership to Enterprise Leadership #132
Marie Holive sits down with Andrew Kandel, former CEO of New York Interconnect, to explore one of the most important transitions in a leader’s career: moving from functional leadership to enterprise leadership. Drawing on Andrew’s experience across Google, Waze, NBCUniversal, the Olympics…
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Beyond Good Governance: What Makes a Board Truly Effective? #131
Marie Holive welcomes back experienced chair, board adviser and author Patrick Dunne to discuss the newly published third edition of his award-winning book, Boards. Boards today are being asked to navigate extraordinary complexity. Directors must oversee risk, contribute to strategy, challenge...
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#130 Building a Coaching Culture to Fight Burnout
Kimberly and Erika talk about the the powerful ripple effect even small, consistent coaching behaviors can have throughout an organization - building morale, reducing burnout and improving results. Check out Lotic Systems. Timestamps: (0:00) Podcast episode starts (01:57) What is the ripple…
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#129 What Makes Boards Truly Effective and How Do We Assess That Effectiveness?
Marie Holive sits down with Bob Arciniaga, founder of Advisory Board Architects and co-founder of Boardology, to explore what makes boards truly effective and how organizations can assess that effectiveness in a more rigorous and practical way. Bob shares why the strongest boards are…
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#128 CEO & CFO Insights Recap - What You Might Have Missed
In this special episode of The Proteus Leader Show, Marie Holive brings together some of the most powerful CEO and CFO insights from the first half of the year. Featuring Jason Beesley, CFO of Pattern; Mario Azar, Chairman and CEO of Black & Veatch; Karim Chablaine, CEO of Nesma Mobility; Marie...
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#127 From AI Fluency to AI Symbiosis: How Leaders Can Redesign Work for Humans and AI Agents
Marie Holive sits down with David Shrier, Professor of Practice in AI and Innovation at Imperial College London, plus author of WELCOME TO AI and The Intelligence Capital Manifesto. We explore why the real opportunity with AI is not just automation, but redesigning work around true human-AI...
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#126 Leading to Build Ownership vs. Control
Erika talks with Kursten Faller, co-author of The Hidden Project Drivers, about how to stop managing for compliance and start leading to build ownership. Visit Kursten's website Timestamps: (00:00) Podcast episode starts (01:59) Stop managing for compliance and start leading for ownership (04:27)...
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#125 Owned to Deliver: Employee Ownership and the Race to Power the Data Center Boom
Marie Holive sits down with Mario Azar, Chairman and CEO of Black & Veatch, to explore what it takes to deliver critical infrastructure under pressure. Mario shares what’s different about leading a 100% employee-owned company and how ownership changes accountability, decision-making, and…
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#124 Safety - A Critical Element of Organizational Success with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Erika talks with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, Olympic Gold Medalist and newly named CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, about why safety on all levels - physical, emotional and psychological - is essential in modern organizations, and how to create a safe environment that supports the organization...
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#123 The Hard Choices Behind True Transformation with Karim Chaiblaine
Marie Holive sits down with Karim Chaiblaine, CEO of Nesma Mobility in Saudi Arabia, to explore what true transformation requires from leaders in uncertain environments. Through the conversation, listeners will hear practical insights on making tough strategic choices, knowing when to build…
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#122 Leadership Skills: A Secret Super-Power
Erika Andersen shares the podcast with Jeff Mitchell, her partner at Proteus and Head of Proteus' Leadership Development Practice. They dive into the power of building real skills, why it's critical for leaders - and how it so often gets overlooked. Timestamps: (00:00) Podcast episode starts...
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#121 Forgotten Treasures, New Luxury: Circular Jewelry with Rouvenat’s Marie Berthelon Gaviard
Marie Holive speaks with Marie Berthelon, Co-founder and CEO of Rouvenat, a historic French jewelry maison founded in 1852 and relaunched in 2022 to redefine luxury around modern, sustainable values. After more than 20 years in senior roles at Hermès, Cartier, De Beers, LVMH, and Richemont, Marie...
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#120 Human Side of Selling with Laird McLean, Proteus Partner & Transformation Practice Director
The Human Side of Selling. Erika Andersen talks with Laird McLean, Proteus Partner, Head of Organizational Transformation and Sales Leader, about the human side of selling - what it means and why it's important, especially in today's increasingly complex and technologically sophisticated business...
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#119 From Classroom to Boardroom: Inside WomenExecs on Boards with Rosie Bichard
Marie Holive speaks with Rosie Bichard, Non-Executive Director at UBS Asset Management, Audit Committee Chair, seasoned investor, and EMEA Co-Chair of WomenExecs on Boards — a global network of over 400 senior women prepared for board service at Harvard Business School. Marie and Rosie revisit...
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#118 Supporting Women To Succeed in Today's World
Erika Andersen talks with Alison Moore, CEO of Chief, about why supporting women's success in business is more important today than ever before - and how women are changing the definition of leadership in critical ways. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to podcast (01:45) Why do we need to support...
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#117 From Private to Public, and Beyond: CFO Lessons in Building Lasting Value
Marie Holive talks with Jason Beesley, CFO of Pattern (Nasdaq: PTRN) and former CFO of NBCUniversal International, about what it takes to be a transformational CFO in today’s fast-moving business world. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, from GE’s Corporate Audit Staff to global media,...
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#116 Getting New Managers Started Right
Erika Andersen talks with Noel Massie, retired VP of US Delivery Operations for UPS, about his new book, 'Congrats! You've Been Promoted!' They discuss the most critical elements of success for new managers in any business. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to the podcast (01:28) Why new leaders…
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#115 From Experiments to Impact: Building Human-AI Collaboration with Todd McLees
Marie Holive talks with Todd McLees (HumanSkills.AI Co-Founder), creator of “AI Agility” and HBR contributor, about turning AI from a set of tools into a collaborative partner. We cover the human-skills stack for GenAI, team norms and ethical guardrails, and practical ways to move from one-off...
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#114 Transforming the Pharma Industry: Leadership at the Intersection of Science and Strategy
Marie Holive talks with Kelsey Achenbach, Vice President of Pharmaceuticals at dsm-firmenich, about leading with strategy, science, and heart to drive innovation in healthcare. With a background spanning engineering, operations, and commercial leadership, Kelsey is at the forefront of…
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#113 The Hidden Energy Drain Behind AI and What We Can Do About It
Marie talks with Ian O’Connor, Professor at École Centrale de Lyon, about the true energy cost of AI and the breakthroughs that could change everything. As AI’s electricity use surges, Ian explains where the power really goes, why moving data is more expensive than doing the math, and how new...
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#112 - Giving Back: A Life of Leadership, Legacy, and Service
Marie Holive talks with Jean-Hugues Monier, retired Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, about weaving purpose and service into a life of leadership. From mentoring students and supporting transatlantic education through the Lafayette Fellowship, to helping...
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#111 Facilitation Excellence
Marie talks with Therese Miclot, Director of Facilitation Excellence at Proteus International about her book: "The Facilitation Advantage", which breaks down the mindsets and skills leaders need to run high-impact meetings and shape meaningful conversations that actually move the business…
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#110 Making the Little Decisions: That Are Really Big
Erika talks with Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone about their new book, Little BIG Decisions: A Leader Imperative for Lasting Impact. They propose that some of leaders' critical choice points are the day-to-day decisions that affect their teams and clients most. Timestamps: (00:00) Podcast...
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#109 How To Get Your First Board Role
Marie speaks to former headhunter and board readiness coach Jacquie O’Dea about demystifying that all-important first leap into the boardroom, sharing insider tips on what today’s boards really want, how to craft a stand-out value proposition, and the smartest ways to build the relationships that...
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#108 The True Power of Employee Engagement
Erika talks with Nick Smallman, founder and CEO of Working Voices , about how to support employee engagement by focusing on what he calls "social wellbeing." Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to the podcast (00:33) Introduction to Nick Smallman (01:50) Why is employee engagement and wellbeing is...
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#107 Sales Excellence & Driving Growth
Marie talks with Patrick Hogan, Chief Business Evolution Officer at Black & Veatch, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in sales transformation, commercial excellence, and innovation. They are diving into the world of sales excellence and what it takes to drive sustainable business…
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#106 Hospitality: The Key to Success in Any Business
Erika talks with Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group about the power of hospitality as a foundational element of all businesses - what it means and how to incorporate it. Timestamps: (00:00) - Welcome to the Proteus Leader Show (00:35) - Introduction to Chip Wade (01:36) - What is...
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#105 Making AI a Daily Habit in Entertainment
This episode was created with the help of AI technology. Marie talks with Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV Inc. a major gaming company listed on NASDAQ. AI is rapidly transforming game development, from generating realistic environments to personalizing player experiences. But implementing AI at scale...
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#104 The New Old
Marie talks with bestselling author and Proteus founding partner Erika Andersen about her newest book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life. They explore how aging can be a time of discovery, connection, and renewal. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on...
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#103 How to Navigate Change and Sustain Momentum in a Declining DVD Industry
Marie speaks with Eddie Cunningham, the President of Studio Distribution Services, a joint venture between Universal Pictures and WarnerMedia, which handles the home entertainment distribution of major studios. With decades of experience in the home entertainment industry, Eddie has navigated…
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#102 How to Deliver Bad News Well
Erika talks with Kickstarter CTO Mahesh Guruswamy about his new book "How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It," discussing what may be the hardest task for any leader: sharing tough news in a way that works. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
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#101 From a Successful Corporate Career to a Purpose-Driven One!
Marie talks with David Parker, who has built an impressive career, leveraging his deep expertise in the automotive industry to drive meaningful change. Now, as CEO of Cleverciti, he’s leading the charge in reducing urban traffic congestion and cutting carbon emissions with innovative smart…
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#100 Lead in a Changing World: Be Consistent on 'Why' and Flexible on 'How'
Leadership demands consistency in mission and vision—yet adaptability in execution. Host Laird McLean and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry explore how great leaders anchor themselves in purpose while flexing strategies to navigate uncertainty. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter....
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#99 Cybersecurity for Leaders: What Every CEO and Board Must Know
Marie speaks with cybersecurity expert Vishal Chawla on why cyber risk is a leadership issue. They discuss integrating cybersecurity into business strategy, new SEC regulations and building a risk-aware culture. Vishal shares practical steps leaders can take now to strengthen their defenses. For...
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#98 Managing Creative People and Enterprises
Erika talks with Ravi Ahuja, CEO of Sony Picture Entertainment, about the unique challenges and rewards of managing creative and artistic people and businesses. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube
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#97 Leading with Purpose: Women Shaping the Future of Leadership
Marie and Katy McCarthy (CEO, CFO, Board Member and Strategic Leader), discuss leadership, mission-driven businesses, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube
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#96 Creating a Powerful Positive Culture
Erika and Laura Hamill, author of The Power of Culture, discuss how building a consistent, employee-supportive culture is a competitive advantage for any business. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
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#95 Five Generations at Work: how do we win together?
Marie sits down with Rebecca Robins and Patrick Dunne, authors of Five Generations at work to talk about how to foster better collaboration among a multigenerational workforce. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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#94 Succeeding at Work as a Black Professional
Erika talks with Carice Anderson, author of Intelligence Isn't Enough, about how black professionals can better navigate corporate workplaces - and how their allies can support them.For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.
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#93 Leadership from the mind and the heart
Marie talks with Marc Onetto, retired C-suite leader who worked for Jack Welch and Jeff Bezos and provides his insights on leadership from the mind and the heart. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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#92 Building Leadership Capacity to Lead in a VUCA World
Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Joel Rothaizer to discuss the leadership challenges of leading in a VUCA World. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 Watch our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational
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#91 Leading with Purpose - Climate Action for a Sustainable Future
Marie talks with Helle Bank Jørgensen, author of Stewards of the Future, a guide for Competent Boards, about how executives and board members can make a difference on climate. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 You can watch our episode on YouTube. Don't forget...
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#90 Tech-entrepreneurship and ESG
On this episode, Marie's guest CEO and Chairman of ESG.ai shares his insights on his entrepreneurship journey and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). What can leaders do to embed more sustainable practices into their work? For more on Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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#89 Making AI Work for Us
On this episode, Erika's guest Nada Sanders, nationally-renowned AI expert, offers important insights about how best to integrate AI into our business and our thinking. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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#88 Atomic Scaling: How Small Teams Create Huge Growth
Marie Holive, Proteus COO, talks with Ludovic Bodin who is a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits, investor with already 2 unicorns in his current portfolio. He is also the author of Atomic Scaling: drawing from his experience in the gaming industry and working with tech startups, he developed a...
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#87 Successfully Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams
Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Wayne Turmel to discuss the evolving challenges of managing remote and hybrid teams, sharing insights on intentional leadership, proactive communication, and building team cohesion in a digital world. For more from Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter:...
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#86 The Importance of Mental Strength
Erika talks with her guest Scott Mautz, author of The Mentally Strong Leader, about the six core aspects of this critical capability, and how to assess and develop it in yourself. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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