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by The HOW Institute for Society featuring hosts Dov Seidman and Dana H. Born
Moral leaders enable people to contribute their fullest talent, realize their deepest humanity, and do the next right things. Above all, moral leadership is about how leaders touch hearts, not just minds. HOW Conversations highlights moral leadership in action and the positive results--across all levels of society--when those in leadership positions are moral leaders. In each episode, a host from the HOW Institute talks with a remarkable leader about their personal experiences and how they use their leadership framework to guide their thinking. HOW Conversations is an opportunity for listeners to pause and reflect on these experiences and learnings.
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- Sep 3, 202627 min
Bob McDonald, former Chairman, President, and CEO of Procter & Gamble
What does it take to lead with purpose when the stakes are high—and across very different worlds? In this HOW Conversation, Dana Born sits down with Bob McDonald, former Chairman, President, and CEO of Procter & Gamble and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to explore the principles that have guided his leadership across the military, business, and public service. Bob shares why values can serve as a compass in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and am...
- Aug 2, 202627 min
Jim Keyes, former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO
What does it take to lead when everything around you is changing? In this HOW Conversation, former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO James Keyes joins HOW Fellow Dana Born to explore why great leadership isn't about avoiding disruption—it's about responding to it with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Drawing on a remarkable journey from childhood adversity to leading global brands, Jim shares the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, including why "change equals opportunity...
- Jul 3, 202628 min
Mark Esper, former Defense Secretary, United States
In moments of uncertainty, leadership is revealed. Former U.S. Sec Def Mark Esper joins Dov Seidman for a conversation about the principles that guide leaders through crisis, complexity, and change. Reflecting on his experiences leading one of the world's largest institutions during the pandemic and social unrest, Esper shares lessons on integrity, trust, resilience, and service. Together, they explore how leaders can remain faithful to their values when it's inconvenient, empower oth...
- May 23, 202624 min
David Kohler, Chair and CEO, Kohler Co.
What does moral leadership look like across generations of change? In our latest HOW Conversation, HOW Fellow Dana Born sits down with David Kohler, Chair and CEO of Kohler Co., to explore what it takes to lead with integrity, humility, and purpose through moments of disruption, uncertainty, and transformation. From his early days working on the factory floor and in the foundry to leading one of the world’s most recognized global brands, David reflects on the experiences, mentor...
- Apr 24, 202629 min
Elise Awwad, President and CEO, DeVry University
In this HOW Conversation, Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on moral leadership in a rapidly changing world. From her early lessons shaped by her father, to leading a nearly century-old institution through technological disruption, Awwad explores how values must anchor leadership today. Awwad offers a clear framework for ethical AI—grounded in purpose, governance, and human oversight—and makes a compelling case for re...
- Mar 23, 202634 min
David Gelles, Best-Selling Author / Climate Reporter, The New York Times
What does it take to lead with principle in a system defined by pressure, trade-offs, and competing interests? In this HOW Conversation, HOW founder Dov Seidman sits down with David Gelles, best-selling author and climate reporter for The New York Times, to explore the central paradox of modern capitalism: how businesses can be both profitable and purposeful—without ever fully resolving the tension between the two. Drawing from Gelles’ latest book The Dirtbag Billionaire, the co...
- Mar 3, 202622 min
Jon Huntsman, former Ambassador and current Mastercard Vice Chair
What does moral leadership look like in practice—across politics, diplomacy, business, and times of crisis? In this episode of HOW Conversations, Dana Born sits down with Ambassador Jon Huntsman to explore the deeper “how” of leadership: trust, humility, service, and clarity in chaos. Drawing from his experience as Governor of Utah, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, China, and Russia, and now Vice Chair and President of Strategic Growth at Mastercard, Huntsman reflects on: Wh...
- Dec 19, 202533 min
Devika Bulchandani, COO of WPP, former CEO of Ogilvy
In this HOW Conversation, Dov Seidman sits down with Devika Bulchandani—COO of WPP, former CEO of Ogilvy, award-winning industry leader, and HOW Institute board member—for a candid and deeply human exploration of leadership in a world defined by speed, AI, and profound tension. Devika reflects on the values forged early in her life, her belief that humanity will always win, and the subtle but powerful shift from leading people to having people choose to follow you. She opens up about:&...
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Moral leaders enable people to contribute their fullest talent, realize their deepest humanity, and do the next right things. Above all, moral leadership is about how leaders touch hearts, not just minds. HOW Conversations highlights moral leadership in action and the positive results--across all levels of society--when those in leadership positions are moral leaders. In each episode, a host from the HOW Institute talks with a remarkable leader about their personal experiences and how they use their leadership framework to guide their thinking. HOW Conversations is an opportunity for listeners to pause and reflect on these experiences and learnings.
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