Mark C. Thompson

Tune in to "The Chief Executive Summit" with Dr. Bonita S. Thompson, a leader in Collaborative Leadership, as she sits down with guests Carol Kauffman, PhD., author of the recently released, Real-Time Leadership, and Wendy Clark, Former CEO of Dentsu International. In this episode, you'll gain actionable insights and strategies for effective leadership in today's fast-paced business world. From leading with authenticity to cultivating a growth mindset, you won't want to miss the wisdom and experience these powerful women have to share. So grab your headphones and learn how to lead with purpose and passion!

Today is President's Day in the United States, a day to honor and celebrate the country's past presidents. However, this year's observance is marked by somber news. The country's 39th president, Jimmy Carter, was recently admitted to hospice care at the age of 98. Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, is known for his humanitarian work and post-presidential efforts to promote peace and democracy around the world. Despite his advanced age and health challenges, Carter has remained active and engaged in public life. His latest health setback has prompted an outpouring of support and well wishes from political leaders and ordinary citizens alike. As the nation reflects on the legacy of past presidents, Carter's contributions to American democracy and global diplomacy will undoubtedly be remembered and celebrated. Listen to Mark interview former President Jimmy Carter, who has defined a new type of leadership role in America.

Join us for the second installment of our four-part Women in Leadership series. Mark and Dr. Bonita Thompson were honored to host discussions with these remarkable leaders Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Dr. Tamara Jernigan, Nadine Strossen, Baylee Decastro, and Norma Hotaling. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn from their unique experiences in stepping forward as leaders. This series is a must-listen for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills.

Join us for the first installment of our four-part Women in Leadership series. Mark and Bonita had the privilege of sitting down with trailblazers like Madeline Albright, Barbara Walters, and Gloria Steinem. These women shattered ceilings and accomplished great things in their careers. Tune in to benefit from their wisdom and be inspired by their journeys. You too can reach new heights with the help of these leaders. #womeninleadership #leadershipdevelopment #empowerment"

Major General (Ret) Gale S. Pollock served as the Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command and as the Acting Surgeon General of the Army. She was also the 22nd Chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Today, she leads Elevivo as founder and CEO. Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach, sat down with Gale to talk about how encouragement from others helped her overcome a challenging childhood and attain amazing success. Gale also shares great insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing, Digital and Information Officer at Bayer, joined Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach for this week's podcast! As a board member for Tate & Lyle and working with Bayer for many years, Patricia is a renowned voice in the consumer health field. Patricia sat down with Mark to talk about this unique industry and the changes she's been part of in it over the last few years.

Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, joins Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach, to talk about her journey in leadership and how she's changing the culture and standards for the US Olympic Team. Learn about Sarah's preparation for the CEO role and the challenges she's faced in this fascinating role!

Kathleen Winters is a world-class Board Member, CFO and advisor to global companies. Having worked for Honeywell, ADP, American Express, and more, Kathleen has a unique and rich insight into leading global companies as a CFO. Mark Thompson sat down with Kathleen to talk about her experiences leading these major brands, and how she balances the dynamic and complex challenges the role presents.

Mamatha Chamarthi has led a revolution in new technology, design, style and function within the car industry at Stellantis. As one of the leading global automaker and mobility providers, their brands are recognizable around the world from Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ram, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot, and more. Mamatha shares with us the keys to her success in innovation, technology and creating an unforgettable brand.

Mike Kaufmann, the CEO of Cardinal Health, is an inspiration in the healthcare industry, creating a culture for adapting and evolving to the rapidly changing health scene for the US. Mark Thompson is joined in this episode by Pranay Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO of Fractal Analytics, who is driving innovation and change in the AI sphere, among other industries. Mike, Pranay and Mark talked about the changes in their company work culture, business methodologies, and leadership for today's world.

As the former CEO of Ancestry and longtime board member of companies such as McDonald's, Handshake, AppLovin and more, Margo Georgiadis is an expert on creating meaningful missions, values and lasting innovation. Through her time at Ancestry, Margo inspired her team to lean into the needs of their customer, growing exponentially and creating the world's largest collection of family records.

The Chief Executive Podcast is honored to have Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum. As the 2022 WEF event in Davos, Switzerland ramps up to begin this year's incredible talks and collaborative groups, Klaus shares with us how leadership and organization has changed, and the future of our economies and businesses.

Michael Dell is one of the most successful entrepreneurs - turning an idea and great services into a leading computer company around the world. Mark Thompson, the World's #1 CEO Coach and New York Times bestselling author, sat down with Michael to talk about entrepreneurship, building a great company, and innovation in technology.

In an exclusive interview with Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Groups, this serial entrepreneur is, quite literally, propelling himself into space! Riding on his latest success with Virgin Galactic, Richard shares with us his secrets to success, how he selects a CEO, and what it takes to survive entrepreneurship.

Don Weinstein leads the Global Product and Technology at ADP, a company who is rapidly becoming a leading provider in Human Capital Management Solutions. Together with my co-host, Pranay Agrawal, CEO of Fractal, we sat down with Don to listen to the emerging technology that helps us better understand, manage, and communicate with employees at every level. Take a listen as Don shares how Human Capital Management has evolved over this last year, and grown into a space that is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for business success today.

In this week's episode, Mark Thompson is joined by an incredible leader, Alan Mulally, former CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Ford Motor Company and named No. 3 on Fortune’s “World’s Greatest Leaders” list. As a globally recognized top CEO, Alan's humility, compassion and excellent leadership is evident in the way he talks about growing his companies and enriching the lives of his team and employees. Learn more about Alan's Working Together principles and the secrets to how he made huge turnarounds, pivoted strategies and led his companies to success, all while helping his company culture thrive.

Jesper Nordengaard, President of Hills Pet Nutrition, a Colgate Palm-Olive company, sits down with Mark C. Thompson and his co-host, Martin Lindstrom, the world's leading authority on branding. Jesper and Martin discuss innovation in the retail world, the exploding growth of pet nutrition, and what it takes to build a brand that sticks with its customers.

Coretha is at the forefront of developing and designing a new type of workforce in the modern era. As an expert in developing Chief People Officers and Chief Human Resource Officers, Coretha shares with Mark how she is looking at the future of remote and hybrid work, and how to think about the critical role that Human Resources plays in the success of a company. Coretha also shares her expertise as a coach and how this has played perfectly into her work with HR experts and executives around the world.

As the Corporate Vice President and General Manager at Intel, Asha Keddy's world revolves around creating solutions for problems that don't yet exist! Her work with 5G has put at the forefront of new communication technology and realizing what is possible in this ever-growing space. Listen to Asha as she talks about her strategies for success and agility, as well as the lessons she's learned along the way.