Podcast

Fit Happens: Why CEOs and Leaders Succeed or Fail

Author: Andy Milad
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Summary

Why do talented leaders fail in one role and thrive in the next? Jason Baumgarten has led hundreds of Board, CEO and c-suite transitions at Spencer Stuart. He covers CEO succession, how boards hire a CEO, and shares leadership research alongside candid opinions about leadership and governance. His guests include CEOs, Board Directors, Researchers, Authors and unique executives who share their own observations about leadership but also their own lessons and life stories. Jason covers everything from the impact of technology and AI on leaders to the personal toll and stress of leadership. Every episode brings new lessons, fresh perspectives and a glimpse into a leader’s story.

Episodes

Sep 24, 2026 · not_requested

Stop Hiring The Person Who Wins The Room

Duration seconds: 1375
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Sep 17, 2026 · not_requested

What Wildfires Can Teach Executives About Leadership

Duration seconds: 1523
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Sep 10, 2026 · not_requested

What AI Is Doing To Leadership with Liat Ben-Zur

Duration seconds: 3055
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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

No One Works Here: What AI Actually Changes About Work

Duration seconds: 4978
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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Why Nobody Tells the CEO the Truth

Duration seconds: 1455
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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

He Left Silicon Valley to Run a Retreat in the Andes

Duration seconds: 3165
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Aug 13, 2026 · not_requested

Why Six Months Can Turn You Into a Better CEO Candidate

Duration seconds: 1303
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Aug 6, 2026 · not_requested

Why Krishna Iyer Left Big Tech for a 170-Year-Old Railroad

Duration seconds: 2767
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Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

The 100 Day Plan Is a Lie. Here's What Actually Works for new CEOs

Duration seconds: 1111
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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Group Intelligence Beats Individual Genius with Lexy Franklin

Duration seconds: 4008
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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Don't Cast a Halo: Why Great CEOs Get Blamed for Bad Luck

Duration seconds: 1244
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Why Your Best Salesperson Makes Your Worst Manager

Duration seconds: 1022
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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Why Busy Leaders Still Don't Control Their Own Calendar

Duration seconds: 965
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Why the Obvious CEO Hire Is So Often the Wrong One

Duration seconds: 2912
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Beyond Employee Engagement: How Mattering Transforms Leadership and Executive Search

Duration seconds: 2496
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

The Boardroom Is Broken: How AI Changes Executive Leadership Forever

Duration seconds: 3309
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Your Schedule Is Your Job — How AI Affects Job Fit

Duration seconds: 1568
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Spikiness Principle: What Executive Search Gets Wrong About Talent and Fit

Duration seconds: 3063
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Is Your Job Worth It? The Hidden Cost of Being in the Wrong Role Too Long

Duration seconds: 1245
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

From Google to the Grill: Dan Gertsacov on Career Fit and Leading Big Green Egg

Duration seconds: 3867
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

CEO Burnout Is Destroying Your Judgment — Here's How to Stop It

Duration seconds: 1201
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

How Scott Pulsipher Found His Fit as CEO of a 200,000-Student University

Duration seconds: 3236
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

The One Sentence Every Executive Should Write Before Day One

Duration seconds: 1018
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Career Fit Beyond VC: Kara Nortman's Path to Women's Sports Leadership

Duration seconds: 3034
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

What Is Fit? The Science of Finding Your Place in the Workplace

Duration seconds: 1206
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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Welcome to Fit Happens

Duration seconds: 93
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