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The World Class Leaders Show

The World Class Leaders Show

By: Andrea Petrone
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Welcome to the World-Class Leaders Show. This podcast is designed for CEOs and Senior Executives who want to transform their organizations, lead change and build world-class teams. In this podcast, we deconstruct the success of world-class leaders and their transformational initiatives by sharing stories, insights, lessons, and the most effective strategies that can be implemented in the organization. This is your host. Andrea Petrone, an International Executive and Team Coach and Change Advisor to CEOs and Senior Executives, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker. He has more than 20 years of international and executive experience.© 2021 The World Class Leaders Show Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • 216 - Trust Is Collapsing in Leadership — Here’s How to Rebuild It

    216 - Trust Is Collapsing in Leadership — Here’s How to Rebuild It
    Dec 4 2025

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    Trust is collapsing in institutions and leadership teams, and when your people stop believing you, execution falls apart.

    In this short solo episode, I unpack why trust is in crisis and what CEOs can do to rebuild it quickly and credibly. I talk about:

    • Why trust is the real currency of leadership and what happens to execution when it erodes

    • How overpromising and underdelivering quietly destroy credibility over time

    • Why silence and lack of transparency during restructurings fuel fear, rumours and attrition

    • How hypocrisy and misaligned actions (rewarding toxic high performers, ignoring values) kill culture

    • Three practical ways to rebuild trust fast: do what you say, communicate uncomfortable truths, and align words, actions and rewards

    If you’re leading in an environment where promises have been broken or engagement is slipping, this episode will help you treat trust as a strategic asset and rebuild it through integrity, transparency and aligned action.

    - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

    - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 140,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/
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    9 mins
  • 215 - The CEO’s New Playbook for Digital Transformation with Alex Adamopoulos

    215 - The CEO’s New Playbook for Digital Transformation with Alex Adamopoulos
    Nov 27 2025
    Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO? Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes Business Council Influencer at Forbes Boston Business Council, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Emergn, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in business transformation. Emergn, a global digital business firm that has helped major companies through their transformation journeys. Alex is recognized as a thought leader and contributor to industry discussions, including writing for Forbes. He shares insights on why many transformations fail, the importance of a product-led approach, and how AI can enhance learning and drive human-centered value in organizations. Alex shares how leaders can drive successful transformations by embracing a product-led approach, where teams work together to create value through continuous, incremental delivery. He explains why many transformation efforts fail, often due to disconnected leadership and unclear goals. Alex highlights the importance of building the right capabilities, encouraging experimentation, and using AI to enhance learning. He also discusses how a mindset shift in leadership can help organizations adapt and thrive in today’s fast-evolving business world. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why many transformation efforts fail and how to avoid common pitfalls. - How to build a product-led organization through incremental delivery. - The importance of leadership alignment and clear value creation. - How AI can support learning and drive human-centered value. - Why investing in skills and capabilities is key to successful change. Timestamps: [00:00] - Teaser and introduction of Alex Adamopoulos [02:25] - Why do many transformation efforts fail? [04:15] - The role of silos in organizational transformation [08:08] - The concept of a product-led organization explained [11:52] - Mindset shifts leaders need for a product-led organization [17:35] - Building capabilities and skills for successful change [21:17] - How AI enhances learning and drives value creation? [24:53] - AI's Return on Investment and Practical Application Challenges [30:53] - AI-Driven Learning Platforms for Skill Building [32:08] - Human-Centric Value in AI Adoption [37:27] - Practical tips for leaders to move towards AI-enabled organizations Follow Our Guest Alex Adamopoulos: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadamopoulos/ - Forbes Boston Business Council: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbes-boston-business-council/ - Emergn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergn/ Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone - Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: - Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 - Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ - Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ - Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl - Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐If you're leading change or looking to grow as a leader, this talk with Alex Adamopoulos offers key insights on driving transformation, leveraging AI, and building strong leadership in today’s fast-growing business world. #Leadership #ProductLed #AI #Transformation #AlexAdamopoulos #Emergn #WorldClassLeadersShow
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    40 mins
  • 214 - The False Hope of Stability: How Great CEOs Build Real Resilience

    214 - The False Hope of Stability: How Great CEOs Build Real Resilience
    Nov 20 2025

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    CEOs keep telling themselves, “once we get through this quarter, things will stabilise.”

    The truth is, stability isn’t coming, volatility is the new baseline.

    In this solo episode, I explain why most leaders still misunderstand resilience and what it really takes to perform consistently when the world refuses to calm down. I talk about:

    • Why betting on a “return to normal” keeps you reactive and exposed

    • Three common misconceptions about resilience: endurance, heroic personal grit, and reacting after the fact

    • How to embed adaptability into your system with cross-training, pre-mortems and regular stress tests

    • Why recovery is a strategic lever, not a luxury and how practices like recharge weeks actually boost performance

    • How to anchor your leadership in purpose so your people stay focused and engaged through uncertainty

    If you’re a CEO or senior executive still hoping the external environment will stabilise, this episode will help you reframe resilience around adaptability, recovery and purpose, the real foundations of performance in a volatile world.

    - Like my work? Follow or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

    - Want to become a world-class leader? Join 140,000+ leaders who read my weekly insights here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/
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    10 mins
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