The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders

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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June 11, 2025 7 mins

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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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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Katy Trost , a to...

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Every leader hits a moment when what used to work…suddenly doesn’t.

Growth slows.

Confidence dips.

The team feels misaligned.

This isn’t a failure—it’s a lea...

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Gary Hamel, a leg...

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You’re making moves, launching initiatives, adjusting strategy—but nothing seems to create real traction.

It’s frustrating. And exhausting.

The truth? You’re...

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Libby Saylor Wrig...

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What do you do when everything you built starts to crumble?

For many leaders, the instinct is to protect, defend, or deny.

But for true founders and CEOs lik...

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Heather Jerrehian,...

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If your organization feels like it’s always in a frenzy—racing from one crisis to the next, overloaded with meetings, and constantly behind—you’re not alone.

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Teresa Amabile, Pr...

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What if I told you that most CEOs are running their companies from the wrong place?

Not geographically—but mentally.

Research shows CEOs spend 72% of their t...

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Laysha Ward, a res...

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Many CEOs today feel trapped—markets are unpredictable, AI is reshaping industries, and the pressure to perform has never been higher.

But here’s the real ch...

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone welcomes Nellie Wartoft, a Swedi...

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Every Leader wants a high-performing, aligned organization.

Yet, in most companies, silos are everywhere—departments operate in isolation, teams protect thei...

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Cheryl Fields Tyle...

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‘My people aren’t stepping up, so I have to be more directive. But when I do, they feel disempowered, and then I have to take even more control.’

I hear it a...

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Kenneth Wilcox, f...

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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Steve Tashjian, f...

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