The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders
What does it take to lead with confidence in a world that’s constantly changing? The World Class Leaders Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable strategies and real-world insights from top CEOs and world-renowned leaders. Hosted by Andrea Petrone—Performance and Executive Coach to CEOs and Leadership Teams—this show dives deep into the challenges of executive leadership, from crisis management and team dynamics to navigating volatile markets and shaping a culture that drives execution. Each week, Andrea and his guests share practical tools and inspiring stories to help you: - Make bold, data-driven decisions—even when the stakes are high and the clock is ticking. - Build teams that not only survive but thrive in the face of constant change. - Navigate volatile markets with clarity, adaptability, and a competitive edge. - Shape a culture that drives execution, turning vision into measurable results. - Lead with unshakable confidence, even when the pressure feels overwhelming. Featuring insights from leaders at companies like Microsoft, GE and Target, this podcast has helped thousands of executives transform their leadership approach. Don’t miss these standout episodes: - 158: How Prioritizing Culture Helped One CEO Lead a Powerful Transformation with Lindsley Ruth - 062: The Six Mindsets of Extraordinary CEOs with Carolyn Dewar - 054: Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes on Driving Change Through Uncertainty Whether you’re a seasoned CEO, an aspiring executive, or a leader looking to level up, this podcast will give you the strategies and mindset shifts you need to excel in the boardroom and beyond. Subscribe now and transform the way you lead. Follow Andrea on LinkedIn for exclusive leadership tips and behind-the-scenes insights.
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If you’re stepping into a CEO or a new leadership role, your reputation isn’t built over years.
It’s built in the first 90 days.
In this article, I’ll share why...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Adam Bryant, Senio...
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On paper, you’ve got A-players.
The dream team.
But under pressure, even the best teams crack.
In this episode, I’ll explain why high-performing teams break, th...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Brian E. Melka, Pr...
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It’s the secret nobody admits: being a CEO is lonely.
The higher you go, the fewer safe spaces you have to think, to share doubts, to ask for help.
In this epis...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Ole Rosgaard, Presid...
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Most CEOs obsess over strategy design — the off-site, the big slide deck, the bold direction.
But the truth is, strategy rarely fails in design. It fails in exe...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Chris O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Growth...
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For decades, CEOs have relied on the same leadership playbook: stability, control, hierarchy.
But in 2025, that playbook is broken.
In this episode, I’ll explai...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone talks with Rebecca Macieira-Kauf...
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Ever wonder why your team isn’t hitting the performance levels you know they’re capable of?
It might not be abou...
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Loneliness at work isn’t just a mental health issue. It’s an organizational risk.
And if you think it only ha...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Lynda Gratton, Profe...
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The 9–5 is gone—and what replaced it is worse.
Microsoft calls it the infinite workday: emails at 6 a.m., meetings after 8 p.m., weekend check-ins, and no ro...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with James Keyes, a glob...
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Remote work isn’t dead.
But it’s being rebranded… as an executive perk.
While CEOs log in from their countryside homes, frontline teams are herded back to th...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Tracy E. Nolan, a...
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Across boardrooms and newsfeeds, a dangerous new leadership tactic is emerging.
Executives are using AI not to transform—but to terrify.
Headlines from the l...
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone is joined by three distinguished...
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Culture isn’t built in workshops or written in handbooks.
It’s shaped by the words leaders use every single day.
In this episode, I’ll show you how your comm...
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