Doug Conant
Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, bestselling author, and champion of leadership that works. Over a 40 year career, he led Nabisco Foods, transformed Campbell Soup Company into a top tier performer, and later served as Chairman of Avon Products. He is the founder of ConantLeadership and co-author of bestselling books rooted in his experience elevating employee engagement and building high-trust, high-performance cultures. Today, he continues advancing principled leadership through his Higher Ground initiative.
James D. White
James D. White is a transformational leader with more than three decades of experience as an operating executive across consumer products, retail, and food service, including leadership roles at Gillette, Safeway, Nestlé, Purina, and Coca-Cola. He is the former Chair, President, and CEO of Jamba Juice, where he led a successful global turnaround, and today serves on more than 20 public and private boards. He is also the co-author, with his daughter Krista White, of Culture: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose. In this conversation, we explore leadership, culture, and building organizations that last.
Dr. John Hillen
John Hillen is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, decorated Army officer, and professor of leadership and strategy. In this episode, John shares insights from his latest book, The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, offering practical tools for executives navigating complexity. We discuss how dialogue sharpens strategic thinking, why leaders must build a shared vocabulary around strategy, and what separates effective decision-makers from reactive ones. A must-listen for current and aspiring C-level leaders.