{"podcast":{"title":"Redefiners","slug":"redefiners-4103317","podcast_index_feed_id":4103317,"rss_url":"https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/AlxiT3J7","website_url":"https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/redefiners","image_url":"https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/6df349ec-d648-450e-b4dc-18c7bb07e8d3/shows/550eaf4b-ef13-432b-ba4c-445b9cf68111/cover-art/original_d6f12020c24ad4858ba52d01b427204b.jpg","author":"Russell Reynolds Associates","episode_count":124,"summary":"Call them changemakers. Call them rule breakers. We call them Redefiners. And in this provocative podcast, we explore how daring leaders from across industries and around the globe are redefining their organizations—and themselves—to create extraordinary impact in today’s rapidly changing world. In each episode, Russell Reynolds Associates former CEO Clarke Murphy, Leadership Advisor Marla Oates, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, host engaging, purposeful conversations with leaders in and out of the business world who share their insights and perspectives on how they lead, boldly. You’ll come away with fresh ideas and tangible takeaways on how you can redefine your own leadership trajectory—no matter where you are on your journey. Leadership Lounge A sister mini-series to the Redefiners podcast, Leadership Lounge gives listeners unfettered access to our global team of leadership experts, who share real-world answers to your most-pressing leadership questions—from how you can give and receive feedback to the benefits of having a mentor. Hosted by RRA leadership advisor Emma Combe, each 15-20-minute episode lifts the curtain on how great leaders think, act, and…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:20:46.812008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317"},"episode":{"title":"Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance","slug":"leadership-lounge-how-to-build-a-top-performing-c-suite-the-leadership-blueprint-for-sustained-high-performance","published_at":"2025-10-08T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/leadership-lounge-how-to-build-a-top-performing-c-suite-the-leadership-blueprint-for-sustained-high-performance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317","url":"https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/redefiners","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/74755d/audio-delivery.cohostpodcasting.com/audio/6df349ec-d648-450e-b4dc-18c7bb07e8d3/episodes/cd07186e-9496-4deb-864d-7c3d30d955ad/episode.mp3","summary":"The C-suite is the engine room of organizational success, yet most leaders struggle to build one that truly performs. It's not just about hiring talented individuals—you need the right mix of complementary skills, aligned vision, and chemistry that transforms organizations.  In this episode of Leadership Lounge , we talk to two of our trusted advisors— Danny Ryan and Andres Gil-Casares —who share their perspectives on:  The biggest mistakes CEOs make when building executive teams and how to avoid them  Why cultural fit and behavioral alignment matter as much as technical excellence  How to build C-suites that can drive transformation and adapt to future challenges  Why leaders who admit mistakes and foster open dialogue create higher-performing teams    \"You need to find people that are interested in learning things instead of just knowing things. This means having people on your teams who are interested in asking questions, getting out of the comfort zone, and thinking outside the box.\"      Andres Gil-Casares  Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates    Four things you'll learn from this episode   Avoid the echo chamber—hiring executives who think like you can create dangerous groupthink; prioritize diversity of thought over comfort and familiarity.  Balance technical excellence with cultural fit—the most damaging hires have strong credentials but undermine company values, causing talented people to leave.  Create psychological safety for fast learning—C-suites that can admit mistakes, test quickly, and iterate outperform those focused on appearing perfect.  Address performance issues quickly and compassionately—the top regret amongst new CEOs is not moving fast enough on maki…","meta_description":"The C-suite is the engine room of organizational success, yet most leaders struggle to build one that truly performs. 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