Jonathan F. Foster

Jonathan F. Foster is the Founder and Managing Partner of Current Capital Partners, a firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate management services, and private equity investing. Over his career, he’s served on more than fifty boards (from Fortune 500 companies to complex restructurings) and spent a decade at Lazard as Managing Director. Jonathan is also the author of On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance, a powerful look at how directors must engage and act to excel in today’s boardrooms.
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.