Nov 18, 2025

Stephanie Kramer, chief human resources officer of L’Oréal North America, discusses leading with empathy and rigor as work practices change fast. She explains how her background in chemistry and marketing shapes a data-informed HR lens that keeps people first and results clear.

Stephanie and host Maril talk about...

Oct 21, 2025

Adrian Popa, associate professor of Gonzaga University, joins host Maril to discuss resilience, community and the deeper dimensions of leadership. Drawing from his experiences as an immigrant, clinician, researcher and educator, Adrian explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty with existential courage and...

Sep 9, 2025

We speak with Jody Ono, faculty director of leadership programs at Hitotsubashi ICS, Hitachi University Business School. Jody has lived and worked in the US, Sweden and Japan, teaching MBA students and business leaders from around the world.

Maril and Jody explore how leadership is shaped by culture, how authenticity is...

Aug 19, 2025

Geoff Woods, author of "The AI-Driven Leader," joins Maril to discuss what it means to be a leader in the AI space. He explains how AI can be used to grow businesses, sharpen strategy and rethink how we lead.

Geoff shares how working with AI as a thought partner helps us solve bigger problems, ask better questions and...

Jul 17, 2025

Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman of APCO, reflects on 40 years of leadership. She shares how APCO grew from a small team into a global advisory firm rooted in trust, values and innovation.

Margery discusses building a culture that thrives across borders, letting go of control to develop future leaders and...