Matthew Abrams
Matthew Abrams is an entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of the new book Inviting Genius, a guide to embracing conflict as a path to growth, connection, and authentic leadership. In his 20s he founded an incubator for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, guiding more than 200 founders from idea to market, and for the past 15 years he has facilitated transformational experiences for leaders through organizations like EO, YPO, and EOS, helping teams build healthier cultures and stronger alignment.
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.
Terry Jones
Terry Jones is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and one of the architects of online travel. He founded Travelocity, helping define how consumers book travel online, and later co-founded Kayak, which went on to be acquired for $1.8 billion. Terry has spent decades advising boards and leadership teams on innovation and digital transformation, and he is the author of Innovation On and Disruption Off, two books that explore how organizations drive change without breaking what already works.
Hannah Gordon
Hannah Gordon spent over two decades breaking barriers in the NFL, culminating in her role as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the San Francisco 49ers. In this episode, she shares lessons from a remarkable career built on purpose, perseverance, and integrity — and why she made the bold decision to pause at the peak of her success to focus on family. We explore her strategic leadership style, her views on inclusive hiring and cultural alignment, and her book SZN of Change, a practical journal for leading with joy and authenticity.