{"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":"Why Decision-Making Is Becoming Harder for C-Suite Leaders—and How You Can Overcome It","slug":"why-decision-making-is-becoming-harder-for-c-suite-leaders-and-how-you-can-overcome-it","published_at":"2026-06-17T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/why-decision-making-is-becoming-harder-for-c-suite-leaders-and-how-you-can-overcome-it","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/bf0d5e58-c47e-4e56-a438-8f93594c7994/episode.mp3","summary":"The ability to make sound decisions has always been a defining leadership capability. But for today’s C-suite leaders, the challenge is greater than ever. Rapid change, increasing uncertainty, and a constant flow of information mean leaders are often required to make high-stakes decisions without having all the answers. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe sits down with leadership advisors Ilana Abramowicz and Henryk Krajewski to explore why decision-making is becoming more challenging in the C-suite—and the practices leaders can adopt to make better decisions and sustain performance. They discuss: The forces making decision-making harder at the top of organizations  How leaders can navigate decisions when every option involves difficult trade-offs The practical tools leaders can use to make better decisions under pressure “Go fast where learning is cheap. Be careful where being wrong is expensive.” Henryk Krajewski Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates Four things you'll learn from this episode: Great decision-making starts with creating space to think . C-suite leaders who are “always on\" risk burnout and decision fatigue, making it harder to exercise sound judgment when it matters most. Values provide critical decision-making guardrails . When facts are incomplete and every option carries consequences, clarity about what leaders stand for helps them make difficult decisions with confidence and integrity. Strong leaders know the difference between conviction and ego . The best decision-makers remain open to new evidence and avoid becoming overly attached to their original ideas. High-performing executive teams bring discipline to decision-making . 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