{"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: Leadership Under Fire: How Mentorship Can Help C-suites Turn Headwinds Into Opportunity","slug":"leadership-lounge-leadership-under-fire-how-mentorship-can-help-c-suites-turn-headwinds-into-opportunity","published_at":"2025-08-13T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/leadership-lounge-leadership-under-fire-how-mentorship-can-help-c-suites-turn-headwinds-into-opportunity","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/9f439c55-15d1-46d5-8c45-0e757243b9fc/episode.mp3?v=5c761cacb6","summary":"C-suite executives face an unprecedented cascade of simultaneous challenges—AI transformation, regulatory upheaval, geopolitical instability, and economic turbulence. Unlike previous generations who weathered single crises, today’s leaders must navigate sustained uncertainty that many have never experienced before.    So, how can the right mentor transform leadership under pressure? And what makes mentorship relationships truly effective for senior executives?    In this episode of Leadership Lounge , we talk to three of our trusted advisors— Kurt Harrison , Amanda Foster , and Jeffrey Cheng —who share their perspectives on:  Why seeking the support of a mentor doesn’t equate to weakness  Why finding mentors with experiential alignment is more important than industry experience  Why vulnerability and authenticity are critical in building fruitful mentor-mentee relationships  The common mistakes leaders make when entering mentorship engagements    \"Mentorship is not remedial. It's developmental, and it's all part of an agile, constantly learning mindset, which keeps executives fresh in how they look at the future rather than looking backwards.\"     Amanda Foster, Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates    Four things you'll learn from this episode:   Seek mentors who've weathered multiple crises—their battle-tested wisdom is invaluable when facing today's sustained uncertainty.  Mentorship isn't remedial—it's about gaining fresh perspectives that keep even experienced leaders sharp.  Having an external mentor means a leader can be vulnerable without career consequences—they can discuss real struggles openly.  Come prepared with clear goals and be genuinely open—mentorship i…","meta_description":"C-suite executives face an unprecedented cascade of simultaneous challenges—AI transformation, regulatory upheaval, geopolitical instability, and economic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1139,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/redefiners-4103317/episodes/leadership-lounge-leadership-under-fire-how-mentorship-can-help-c-suites-turn-headwinds-into-opportunity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/leadership-lounge-leadership-under-fire-how-mentorship-can-help-c-suites-turn-headwinds-into-opportunity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}