The World Class
Leaders Show

Conversations with extraordinary CEOs and brilliant minds on leadership, transformation, and high performance.

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The World Class Leaders Show podcast hosted by Andrea Petrone

Why Listen

Every episode cuts through theory to uncover how great leaders think, decide, and execute when stakes are high. Andrea distills the habits, stories, and strategies you can use to elevate your leadership immediately.

Each episode is a conversation with a global CEO or senior leader who is shaping the future of their company. We go into their stories, their mindset and the lessons they learned the hard way, so you can put them to work in your own leadership.

Many of the lessons from these conversations shaped my new book, Reinvention at the Top (Wiley). Pre-order your copy.

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What Listeners Say

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Apple Podcasts

ginnyprice

Apple Podcasts review

Working in leadership recruitment, I can confidently say this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to go to the next level... His take on human-centered leadership, vulnerability, and disciplined execution is refreshing and incredibly useful. Highly recommend!

SJ6276

Apple Podcasts review

Andrea's casual and conversational approach, relatable and interesting guests (real leaders; not just the ones we're all used to hearing from) coupled with a strong mix of topics and various time lengths makes this podcast series easy to follow and a stand out!

Ertdkm

I really enjoy Andrea’s podcast. It certainly provides invaluable insights and having the experiences of other leaders and sharing practical strategies is very helpful for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills!

KateUnbreakableLowry

Apple Podcasts review

Andrea is a warm, professional leader who cares about helping his audience grow and develop.

Paula_68

There are many podcasts out there but this is one of the few shows that give me practical ideas and insights to use in my leadership role. Good work Andrea.

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Guest Hall of Fame

Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes

Lorenzo Simonelli

CEO of Baker Hughes

Lorenzo Simonelli

CEO of Baker Hughes

Lorenzo Simonelli is Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR).

Gary Hamel, management thinker and author

Gary Hamel

Consultant and Author

Gary Hamel

Consultant and Author

Gary Hamel is one of the world's most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers.

Alain Bejjani, former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim

Alain Bejjani

Former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim

Alain Bejjani

Former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim

Alain Bejjani spent eight years as CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, leading 50,000 people across 17 markets.

Adam Bryant, author of The Leap to Leader

Adam Bryant

Author and CEO adviser

Adam Bryant

Author and CEO adviser

Adam Bryant is Senior Managing Director at The ExCo Group and author of The Leap to Leader. He created the New York Times Corner Office column and has interviewed more than 1,000 CEOs.

Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School professor

Amy Edmondson

Harvard Business School professor

Amy Edmondson

Harvard Business School professor

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School.

James Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster

James Keyes

Former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster

James Keyes

Former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster

James Keyes rebuilt two household names as CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. We talked about reinvention as a competitive advantage.

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